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Biology, TAOC Transfer, A.S. (031A) ♦

Location(s): Allegheny Campus, Boyce Campus, North Campus, South Campus


Associate of Science

A program that prepares the student with a broad college background and skills in biology for transfer to a four-year institution.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

  1. Describe the fundamental principles of the biological sciences.
  2. Apply basic research methods and proper technique to ethically conduct experiments and report data.
  3. Communicate effectively in writing using proper scientific terminology and concepts.
  4. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze biological problems and the impacts on society.

Graduates may earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.

Degree Requirements


Total: 17–18 Credits


Total: 15 Credits


Total: 16–17 Credits


Total: 16–18 Credits


Minimum Credits to Graduate: 64–68


1 Required as part of TAOC (Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee). If you are not intending to transfer to an institution that is participating in the state-wide articulation agreement, students may substitute MAT 108 - Intermediate Algebra  or any higher level mathematics course.

2 For students who are not intending to transfer to a TAOC participating-institution, students are required to meet with a transfer counselor to select three (3) restricted Biology electives based upon the four-year institution where the Bachelor’s degree will be earned.

Restricted Electives


For students transferring to a TAOC participating institution, students are required to choose three (3) restricted Biology electives from among the following:

Transferring to a non-TAOC participating Institution?


Students transferring to a non-TAOC participating institution:

See the Biology, Non-TAOC Transfer, A.S. (031B)  option.

All transfer students should meet with a counselor to choose appropriate courses for transfer.