For more information, visit the Dallas College Chemistry webpage and your success coach advisor at your campus.
Biochemistry is involved in all human activities, from growing and cooking food to launching a space shuttle. Understanding at least basic chemistry is critical for medical fields, most science-related professions, and diverse careers from industry to government and academia. The guided pathway in Biochemistry will provide a foundation for you to move on toward a career in the fuel industry, toxicology labs, and education. An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with courses in this pathway prepares you to transfer to the University of North Texas (UNT) to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in the medical field, engineering, research, industry, renewable energy and many more areas.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Biochemistry. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs at UNT. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College" then click on UNT to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you pursue Biochemistry as a major at UNT.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS
The following are prerequisite courses to MATH 2412:
MATH 1314
MATH 1316
Total Hours: 6
CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER
ENGL 2311
MATH 2413
MATH 2414
PHYS 2425
PHYS 2426
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.
MATH 2412 – Precalculus Math This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher and an overall grade point average of 2.5 is required by UNT. Prerequisites of MATH 1314 and MATH 1316, prior to enrolling in the course.
CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I This is a Core course. Prerequisite of MATH 1314, or equivalent academic preparation, prior to enrolling in the course. A grade of “C" or higher and an overall grade point average of 2.5 is required by UNT.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching information at UNT, to major in Biochemistry.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Biochemistry degree.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course. A grade of “C" or higher is required by UNT.
BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I This is a Core course. A grade of “C" or higher and an overall grade point average of 2.5 is required by UNT.
CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II A grade of “C" or higher and an overall grade point average of 2.5 is required by UNT.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at UNT.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 3
HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1304 – Art History II* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
Begin applying to UNT.
Total Hours: 6
SEMESTER 4
CHEM 2423 – Organic Chemistry I A grade of “C" or higher and an overall grade point average of 2.5 is required by UNT.
BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II A grade of “C" or higher and an overall grade point average of 2.5 is required by UNT.
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course.
- PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course. OR
- PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at UNT Fall 2022)
Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 5
CHEM 2425 – Organic Chemistry II A grade of “C" or higher is required by UNT.
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:- ANTH 2346 – General Anthropology* This is a Core course.
- ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 62 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
The University of North Texas
For questions about the UNT portion of this transfer pathway, contact the College of Science Advising Center at (940) 369-8606 or COSadvising@unt.edu. It is best to apply to UNT a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you bring a copy of this pathway to your first advising appointment at UNT. See catalog for official degree requirements.
For more information about UNT's options in the health professions, please visit http://healthcareers.unt.edu or e-mail HealthCareers@unt.edu.
For more information about how to be accepted into UNT's program in Forensic Science, please visit http://forensic.unt.edu or e-mail forensic@unt.edu.
For more information about obtaining secondary teacher certification, please visit http://teachnorthtexas.unt.edu or e-mail TNTAdvisor@unt.edu.
Students following this plan must complete all Foundation course requirements before enrollment in 3000 and 4000 level courses required for the major. Successful completion is based on achieving a C or better in each course and an overall 2.5 grade point average in these courses. The Foundation courses in this plan are BIOL 1710, 1720, 1760, 2041, 2042; CHEM 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, 2370, 3210; MATH 1650 (equivalent Dallas College course numbers: BIOL 1406, 1407, 2421; CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423; MATH 2412).
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY
SEMESTER 1
MATH 1710: Calculus I Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. MATH 2413 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT.
PHYS 1510/1530: General Physics I with Calculus + Lab PHYS 2425 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT to meet this degree requirement.
BIOC 4540/4560: Biochemistry I + Lab Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
Elective
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
MATH 1720: Calculus II MATH 2414 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT.
PHYS 1520/1540: General Physics II with Calculus + Lab PHYS 2426 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT to meet this degree requirement.
CHEM 3451/3452: Quantitative Analysis + Lab Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
BIOC 4550: Biochemistry II Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 3
BIOL 3510/3520: Cell Biology + Lab Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CHEM 3510: Physical Chemistry I Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
TECM 2700: Technical Writing ENGL 2311 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT.
BIOL 3451/3452: Genetics + Lab Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 4
BIOC 4570/4580: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene + Lab Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
Advanced BIOL + Lab Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CHEM 3520: Physical Chemistry II Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
Elective (advanced)
Total Hours: 15
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS PATHWAY TOTAL: 59 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 12.17.2021 by UNT)