AS with Field of Study in Biology to BS in Biology (University of Texas at Arlington) 2020-2021

TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to The University of Texas at Arlington)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN BIOLOGY TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY

Catalog Year: 2020-2021 (You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.)

Career Path: Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences

Available at: All Campuses

TSI: Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

An Associate of Science Field of Study in Biology degree with courses in this pathway prepares you to transfer to the University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) 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. Although there may be several options to fulfill certain requirements for the associate’s degree, please note that this pathway lists the specific courses leading to this bachelor’s degree. All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. Refer to catalog for official degree requirements. You must receive a GPA of at least 2.00 on all college-level course work. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Contact your advisor for information. This degree does not include all Core Curriculum course requirements.

AS FOS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS (Total Hours: 10)

The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413: MATH 1314, MATH 1316 and MATH 2412

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 14)

• ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB 010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
• BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I This is a (CB 030) Core course and a required Field of Study course.
• CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I Prerequisite of MATH 1314, or equivalent academic preparation, prior to enrolling in the course. This is a required Field of Study course.
• CHOOSE ONE:
  • ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation OR
  • DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation OR
  • MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation These are (CB 050) Core courses.

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 14)

• ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a (CB 010) Core course.
• HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB 060) Core course.
• BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II This is a (CB 030) Core course and a required Field of Study course.
• CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II This is a required Field of Study course.

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 3)

• HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a (CB 060) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 14)

• PHYS 1401 – College Physics I Prerequisite of MATH 1316, or equivalent academic preparation, prior to enrolling in the course. This is a required Field of Study course.
• CHEM 2423 – Organic Chemistry I This is a required Field of Study course.
• GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
• ENGL 2331 – World Literature This is a (CB 040) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 15)

• CHEM 2425 – Organic Chemistry II This is a required General Elective course.
• PHYS 1402 – College Physics II This is a required General Elective course.
• GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
• MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a (CB 020) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, and MATH 2412, prior to enrolling in the course.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
(For Transfer From Dallas College)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN BIOLOGY TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

For questions about the UTA portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (817) 272-2408 or www.uta.edu/biology/undergraduate-study/index.php. It is best to apply to UTA a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application.

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 14)

• BIOL 2300 – Biostatistics
• BIOL 2444 – General Microbiology
• UNIV 1101 – Career Preparation and Student Success
• Social Science – Choose from Core approved list
• Elective – any level

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 16 + 4 Summer)

• BIOL 3427 – Plant Science
• BIOL 3315 - Genetics
• COMS 1301 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• Elective – any level
• Advanced Elective
• SUMMER MATH 1421 – Pre-calculus (or other math to satisfy core)

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 13)

• BIOL 3454 – Zoology
• BIOL 3312 - Immunology
• BIOL 33xx – Advanced Biology Elective
• Advanced Elective – 3000/4000 level

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 13)

• BIOL 3446 – Human Anatomy
• BIOL 33xx – Advanced Biology Elective
• BIOL 33xx – Advanced Biology Elective
• Advanced Elective – 3000/4000 level

Please note: Transfer admissions to UTA requires a minimum 2.25 GPA; grades of D or lower do not transfer.

Information about transfer admissions to UTA’s BS in Biology program can be found in the UTA Catalog at https://catalog.uta.edu.Transfer students will be evaluated for major status only after completing 11 hours in biology in residence at UT Arlington.