Botany

Botany Advisor: Ruth Ann Mikels

Students may complete the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree in Botany at Tacoma Community College. The program of studies listed below leads to the Associate of Science Degree with a Biology Specialization. Upon completion of this degree, students may be able to transfer to most four-year colleges and universities as juniors. For some colleges and universities, the Option B Associate of Arts and Sciences degree may be more suitable. Although members of the biology department make every effort to consult with various colleges and universities regarding requirements, students are encouraged to consult catalogs, websites and advisors at their chosen four-year institution during their freshman year.

Preparation: While in high school, students should pursue all the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics.

Program Planning: Students must meet with a botany advisor as soon as they are admitted to Tacoma Community College. Students may also refer to the Associate of Science degree description. Many courses have prerequisites, are offered only once or twice a year, and are sequential. Careful selection of classes each quarter is necessary to complete the program without delay.

• Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses.
• The Humanities and Social Science courses must be chosen from the Humanities and Social Science courses on the Approved Distribution Course List.
• At least one course must be chosen from the list of approved multicultural courses on the Approved Distribution Course List.
• Physics 114 and 115, or Physics 121 and 122 are strongly recommended as elective courses.
• PE activity courses cannot be used as elective courses.
• A maximum of 5 credits of electives can be from courses that do not appear on the Basic Requirements list of the Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree Option A or on the Approved Distribution Course List. Such courses must be approved by a botany advisor.

For more information about the Botany program at TCC, please contact a Botany advisor: Ruth Ann Mikels.