Associate in Biology
(DTA/MRP Transfer Degree)
This TCC degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to Biological Science majors at baccalaureate institutions.
Many classes required for this degree are offered only once or twice a year. Students should work closely with faculty advisors to plan their programs of study, including elective courses.
The Associate in Biology degree satisfies General Education requirements of baccalaureate institutions. Students who transfer with the Associate of Biology degree may be required to complete some additional requirements during their junior and senior years as required by individual institutions.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 90 quarter credit hours in courses numbered 100 or above.
- At least 30 applicable credits earned at Tacoma Community College.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all coursework applied to the degree and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all TCC college-level courses.
- At least one course applied to the degree must be an approved multicultural course. Approved multicultural courses are identified on the Approved Distribution Course List, and in the Credit Course Descriptions.
Basic Requirements |
15 credits |
- Written Communication Skills (10 credits)
English Composition I |
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Argument and Persuasion |
- Quantitative Skills (5 credits)
Calculus I |
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Distribution Requirements |
60 credits |
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- Humanities (15 credits)
- Select humanities courses from the Approved Distribution Course List.
- Select courses from at least two different disciplines.
- No more than five Humanities credits of foreign language or skills/performance classes can be used to satisfy this requirement.
- Social Science (15 credits)
- Select social sciences courses from the Approved Distribution Course List.
- Select courses from at least two different disciplines.
- Natural Sciences (30 credits)
Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity |
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Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology |
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Introduction to the Biology of Organisms |
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General Chemistry w/Lab I |
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General Chemistry w/Lab II |
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General Chemistry w/Lab III |
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College-Level Electives |
15 credits |
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- Select remaining college-level courses to reach a total of 90 credits
- Selected courses must include two elective physical education credits
- Select no more than five elective credits from courses that do not appear on the Basic Requirements Distribution List for the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree or the Approved Distribution Course List.
Total: |
90 credits |
DTA: Direct Transfer Agreement
MRP: Major Related Program
See Approved Distribution Course List.