Biology: Transfer Major AS

Location(s): Ankeny, Boone, Urban/Des Moines

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This Associate of Science transfer degree is designed for students transferring to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Iowa or Upper Iowa University to study Biology. Requirements may vary at other institutions so students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.

Program Details

Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Urban/Des Moines

Pathway: Math & Science

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Students may start this program any semester

Program Graduation Requirements

To earn a Biology Transfer Major AS Degree, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

DMACC Important Dates

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Semester 1

BIO 112 - General Biology I Credits: 4
CHM 165 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
Any 4 credits AS Core Distributed Credits: 4

Semester 2

ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
BIO 113 - General Biology II Credits: 4
CHM 175 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
Any 3 credits AS Core Social and Behavioral Science Credits: 3
Any 3 credits AS Core Humanities Credits: 3

Semester 3

MAT 211 - Calculus I Credits: 5
Any 4 credits AS Core Distributed Credits: 4
Any 4 credits DMACC Elective Credit Credits: 4
Select 3 credits from Option Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 3 Credits

SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Semester 4

Any 12 Credits DMACC Elective Credits: 12
Any 3 Credits AS Core Social and Behavioral Science Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64

Note:

Complete 3 semester credit hours to satisfy the Diversity Requirement with a minimum grade of “C.” The Diversity Requirement does not increase the number of credits required for graduation. The course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may also be used to fulfill three credits of Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Distributed Requirements, providing the diversity course is listed as fulfilling Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences or the Humanities. If the course does not fall under any of the Core groups, the course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may count as an elective.

It is recommended to take distributed and elective coursework in the biological sciences based on area of interest within the discipline. Transferability of these courses should be considered prior to completion.

It is recommended to take Calculus I as early as possible, waiting no later than semester 3 to complete this degree requirement.

To Complete Biotechnology Lab Methods, Certificate

To also complete the Biotechnology Lab Methods, Certificate complete to following courses:

BIO 146 - Genetics
BIO 186 - Microbiology
MAT 156 - Statistics
BIO 250 - Cell & Molec Bio-Nucleic Acids
BIO 251 - Cell Molecular Bio-Proteins

Please reach out to your Advisor or the Program Chair of the Biotechnology program with any questions.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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