Associate in Science - Transfer (AS-T)
The biological sciences study living organisms and fundamental life processes that
form the basis for careers in healthcare, research, teaching and related fields. Begin
studies toward a bachelor’s degree in general or molecular biology, botany, ecology,
fisheries, genetics, marine science, soil science, wildlife management or zoology.
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Degree Requirements
BIOL& 221* | Majors Ecology/Evolution: w/Lab | 5 |
BIOL& 222* | Majors Cell/Molecular: w/Lab | 5 |
BIOL& 223* | Majors Organismal Phys: w/Lab | 5 |
CHEM& 161* | General Chemistry w/Lab I | 5 |
CHEM& 162* | General Chemistry w/Lab II | 5 |
CHEM& 163* | General Chemistry w/Lab III | 5 |
CHEM& 261* | Organic Chemistry w/Lab I | 5 |
CHEM& 262* | Organic Chemistry w/Lab II | 5 |
MATH& 146 MATH& 153* |
Introduction to Statistics OR Calculus III |
5 |
BIOL& 260 | Microbiology | 5 |
CHEM& 263* | Organic Chemistry w/Lab III | 5 |
* It is recommended that sequence courses be completed at one institution.
Electives: Sufficient additional college-level credits to meet the 90 credit minimum. These remaining credits must include program advisor approved credits. MATH 141 and MATH 142 are recommended for students needing the courses prior to MATH& 151. Other recommended electives:
Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Catalog located at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.
Total transferable credits required to earn this degree: 90 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
Notes:
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor and for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions in the year prior to transferring. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.
Most four-year universities require one year of a single foreign language as a graduation requirement.