Biology, Associate of Science
(Suggested Transfer Plan)
First Semester
| BIOL 1406 | Biological Concepts I: Cellular and Molecular | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra (or higher Mathematics Core; see Advisor) | 3 |
Second Semester
| BIOL 1407 | Biological Concepts II: Evolution, Diversity, Structure, Function and Environment | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Inorganic Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Core | Creative Arts Core Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics | 3 |
| Core | Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 2327 | Mexican American History I (to the United States-Mexico War Era) | 3 |
| Elective | Recommended Elective (from list below; see Advisor) | 3 |
| BIOL 2421 | Microbiology | 4 |
Fourth Semester
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government: Texas Constitution and Topics | 3 |
| Core | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 2328 | Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era) | 3 |
| Elective | Recommended Elective (from list below; see Advisor) | 3 |
| BIOL 2416 | Genetics | 4 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60
Approved Course Options
Recommended Elective (choose 6 hours):
- BIOL 1414 - Introduction to Biotechnology I
- BIOL 1415 - Introduction to Biotechnology II
- MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry
- MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods
- MATH 2312 - Precalculus Math
- MATH 2413 - Calculus I
- ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing
- SPCH 1315 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
- KINE 1164 - Introduction to Fitness and Wellness
- EDUC 1100 - Learning Frameworks
- CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- BIOL 2306 - Environmental Biology
- BIOL 2106 - Environmental Biology Lab
- PHYS 1401 - College Physics I
- Other courses may satisfy the 6 hours of electives.
Additional Information
Courses in bold type satisfy Del Mar College Core Curriculum.
Minimum Degree Requirements
For the Associate in Science Biology Degree, a minimum of 60 hours chosen from the above plan to include the Core Curriculum (42 hours), BIOL 2416, BIOL 2421, CHEM 1412, and 6 hours of recommended electives (see Recommended Electives list above).
BIOL 1414, BIOL 1415: TAMU-CC (a) B.S. Biology degree plan (Cell/Molecular only); (b) BIMS Pre-professional; (c) University Studies
Students should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.