Biology (For transfer to UNT, BA in Biology): Dallas College

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Program Available at:

Brookhaven
Cedar Valley
Eastfield
El Centro
Mountain View
North Lake
Richland

Transferable to:

University of North Texas (UNT)

For more information, visit the Dallas College Biology webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The guided pathway in Biology will set the foundation to discover and understand how living things work in conjunction with their surroundings while utilizing skills based upon the scientific method. An Associate of Science 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 research, conservation, education, biotechnology, wildlife, forensics, the environment, pharmaceuticals, and many more areas.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Biology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Science degree. 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 Biology 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

CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER

ENGL 2311, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2421, PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402 UNT requires a grade of “C" or higher and an overall 2.5 grade point average in BIOL 2401, 2402 and 2421.

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 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher and an overall 2.5 grade point average is required by UNT.

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 Biology.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Biology degree.
Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course. A grade of “C" or higher is required by UNT.

CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II This is a Core course. 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.

CHOOSE ONE:

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

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.
Total Hours: 13

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 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I 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.

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 2306 – Texas Government 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: 14

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 61 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 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 1680 (equivalent Dallas College course numbers: BIOL 1406, 1407, 2421; CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423; MATH 1342).

Some specific 2000-level Biology courses are listed as optional electives in the plan below; these are also listed in the “Consider Completing Before Transfer" section of the previous page. Students interested in the health professions who have completed the Field of Study in Biology should take these courses in the junior year (or earlier) in order to be a competitive applicant for medical school, dental school, etc.

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