Biology (AST)
Program Code: AS.TBIOLOGY
Are you interested in better understanding how life works? Biology is the study of living and once-living organisms, and an understanding of biological principles can be applied to a wide range of fields such as bioinformatics, ecology, education, marine biology, medicine, molecular biology, veterinary medicine, and more. Biology majors develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that allow them to ask questions that lead to a better understanding of the natural world. As part of the life, physical, and social science occupations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates continued job market growth with median annual wages greater than $60,000.
The Biology Major Transfer Map (MTM) outlines Oregon community colleges coursework to complete in order to transfer seamlessly to any Oregon four-year public university to earn a bachelor of science (B.S.) in biology. The Biology MTM is intended for students who know they want to transfer and earn a B.S. in biology, but who are unsure of their intended transfer destination. Students should work with an advisor to ensure they properly fulfill the requirements of this Biology MTM.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- apply the process of science to biological phenomenon;
- use quantitative reasoning to present evidence-based arguments;
- communicate an emerging understanding of the impact of scientific discovery and research on society.
Complete 90 credits from the following:
Foundational Skills
Writing
- 2 courses
- Information literacy will be included in the Writing requirement
- OSU accepts WR-122Z Composition II and WR-227Z Technical Writing but recommends WR-227Z Technical Writing
- WOU & UO accept WR-122Z Composition II and WR-227Z Technical Writing but recommend WR-122Z Composition II
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WR-121Z | Composition I | 4.00 |
| WR-122Z | Composition II | 4.00 |
| or WR-227Z | Technical Writing | |
Mathematics
- 2 courses
- Students who test out of MTH-111Z Precalculus I: Functions should take MTH-112Z Precalculus II: Trigonometry
- Students who test out of MTH-112Z Precalculus II: Trigonometry may substitute a recommended elective with a MTH prefix (see recommended electives below)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH-111Z | Precalculus I: Functions | 4.00 |
| MTH-112Z | Precalculus II: Trigonometry | 4.00 |
Biology
- 3 courses
- Each course must be at least 4 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI-211 | General Biology for Science Majors (Cellular Biology) | 5.00 |
| BI-212 | General Biology for Science Majors (Animal Biology) | 5.00 |
| BI-213 | General Biology for Science Majors (Plant Biology & Ecology) | 5.00 |
Chemistry
- 3-course sequence with lab
- Each course must be at least 4 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH-221 | General Chemistry | 5.00 |
| CH-222 | General Chemistry | 5.00 |
| CH-223 | General Chemistry | 5.00 |
Physics/Math/Chemistry
- 2 sequences
- Strongly recommend seeing an advisor for assistance with choosing sequences that best match your specific academic, pre-professional, and career goals
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Sequence 1 | ||
| PH-201 | General Physics | 5.00 |
| PH-202 | General Physics | 5.00 |
| PH-203 | General Physics | 5.00 |
| Physics Sequence 2 | ||
| PH-211 | General Physics With Calculus | 5.00 |
| PH-212 | General Physics With Calculus | 5.00 |
| PH-213 | General Physics With Calculus | 5.00 |
| Math Sequence 1,2 | ||
| MTH-251 | Calculus I | 5.00 |
| MTH-252 | Calculus II | 5.00 |
| Chemistry Sequence 3,4 | ||
| CH-241 | Organic Chemistry I | 5.00 |
| CH-242 | Organic Chemistry II | 5.00 |
| CH-243 | Organic Chemistry III | 5.00 |
- 1
Students transferring to PSU may substitute STAT-243Z Elementary Statistics I & MTH-244 Statistics II for MTH-251 Calculus I & MTH-252 Calculus II.
- 2
Students transferring to EOU are required to take MATH-241 instead of MTH-251 Calculus I and MTH-252 Calculus II. MTH-251 Calculus I may serve as a substitute for MATH-241.
- 3
Students transferring to OSU are strongly recommended to take the Organic Chemistry sequence. For upper-level transfer students must pass the ACS Organic exam. Please work with an advisor.
- 4
Students considering pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-pharmacy programs should consider taking the Organic Chemistry sequence. Courses in sequence must be taken at the same institution.
General Education Distribution Areas
Arts & Letters
- 2 courses
- Each course must be at least 3 credits
Arts & Letters Course List
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-101 | Art Appreciation | 3.00 |
| ART-115 | Basic Design: 2-Dimensional Design | 4.00 |
| ART-117 | Basic Design: 3-Dimensional Composition | 4.00 |
| ART-131 | Introduction to Drawing | 4.00 |
| ART-204 | History of Art/Ancient Through Medieval | 4.00 |
| ART-205 | History of Art/Romanesque Through Baroque | 4.00 |
| ART-206 | History of Art/Enlightenment Through Contemporary | 4.00 |
| ART-232 | Life Drawing (Figure Emphasis) | 4.00 |
| ART-233 | Drawing for Comics | 4.00 |
| ART-250 | Ceramics/Beginning | 4.00 |
| ART-251 | Ceramics/Hand-Building I | 4.00 |
| ART-252 | Ceramics/Wheel-Throwing I | 4.00 |
| ART-253 | Ceramics/Intermediate | 4.00 |
| ART-254 | Ceramics/Hand-Building II | 4.00 |
| ART-255 | Ceramics/Wheel-Throwing II | 4.00 |
| ART-257 | Metalsmithing/Jewelry | 4.00 |
| ART-281 | Painting: Still Life/Beginning | 4.00 |
| ART-282 | Painting: The Figure/Beginning | 4.00 |
| ART-283 | Painting: Landscapes/Beginning | 4.00 |
| ART-284 | Painting: Still Life/Intermediate | 4.00 |
| ART-285 | Painting: The Figure/Intermediate | 4.00 |
| ART-286 | Painting: Landscapes/Intermediate | 4.00 |
| ART-291 | Sculpture | 4.00 |
| ART-292 | Sculpture (Figure Emphasis) | 4.00 |
| ART-293 | Sculpture (Metal Emphasis) | 4.00 |
| ASL-201 | Second-Year American Sign Language I | 4.00 |
| ASL-202 | Second-Year American Sign Language II | 4.00 |
| ASL-203 | Second-Year American Sign Language III | 4.00 |
| COMM-112 | Persuasive Speaking | 4.00 |
| COMM-126 | Intro to Communication, Gender, and Sexuality | 4.00 |
| COMM-140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4.00 |
| COMM-212 | Mass Media & Society | 4.00 |
| COMM-218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4.00 |
| COMM-219 | Small Group Discussion | 4.00 |
| COMM-227 | Nonverbal Communication | 4.00 |
| ENG-104Z | Introduction to Fiction | 4.00 |
| ENG-105Z | Introduction to Drama | 4.00 |
| ENG-106Z | Introduction to Poetry | 4.00 |
| ENG-107 | World Literature: Ancient Through Classical Times | 4.00 |
| ENG-108 | World Literature: Early Middle Ages through the 18th Century | 4.00 |
| ENG-109 | World Literature: The 19th through 21st Centuries | 4.00 |
| ENG-116 | Introduction to Literature: Comics | 4.00 |
| ENG-121 | Mystery Fiction | 4.00 |
| ENG-130 | Leadership in Literature | 4.00 |
| ENG-194 | Introduction to Film | 4.00 |
| ENG-195 | American Film | 4.00 |
| ENG-201 | Shakespeare | 4.00 |
| ENG-202 | Shakespeare | 4.00 |
| ENG-204 | British Literature: Ancient to Enlightenment | 4.00 |
| ENG-205 | British Literature: Romantic to Contemporary | 4.00 |
| ENG-213 | U.S. Latinx Literature | 4.00 |
| ENG-218 | Arthurian Literature | 4.00 |
| ENG-226 | Popular Literature | 4.00 |
| ENG-240 | Native American Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-241 | Norse Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-243 | African Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-250 | Greek Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-251 | Celtic Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-252 | Hindu Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-253 | American Literature: Pre-Columbian to Civil War | 4.00 |
| ENG-254 | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 4.00 |
| ENG-255 | American Literature: Topics in American Literature | 4.00 |
| ENG-260 | Introduction to Women Writers | 4.00 |
| ENG-261 | Literature of Science Fiction | 4.00 |
| ENG-270 | Introduction to Literary Criticism | 4.00 |
| ENG-271 | World Literature: Ancient Through Classical Times | 4.00 |
| ENG-272 | World Literature: Early Middle Ages through the 18th Century | 4.00 |
| ENG-273 | World Literature: the 19th Through 21st Centuries | 4.00 |
| ENG-295 | Revolutionary Film | 4.00 |
| ENG-296 | Adaptation: Literature Into Film | 4.00 |
| FR-201 | Second-Year French I | 4.00 |
| FR-202 | Second-Year French II | 4.00 |
| FR-203 | Second-Year French III | 4.00 |
| HUM-235 | Perspectives on Terrorism | 4.00 |
| HUM-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| J-211 | Mass Media & Society | 4.00 |
| J-216 | Writing for Media | 4.00 |
| MUS-105 | Music Appreciation | 3.00 |
| MUS-111 | Music Theory I | 3.00 |
| MUS-112 | Music Theory I | 3.00 |
| MUS-113 | Music Theory I | 3.00 |
| MUS-205 | Music Literature: History of Jazz | 4.00 |
| MUS-206 | Music Literature: History of Rock | 4.00 |
| MUS-211 | Music Theory II | 3.00 |
| MUS-212 | Music Theory II | 3.00 |
| MUS-213 | Music Theory II | 3.00 |
| PHL-101 | Philosophical Problems | 4.00 |
| PHL-102 | Ethics | 4.00 |
| PHL-103 | Critical Reasoning | 4.00 |
| PHL-205 | Moral Issues | 4.00 |
| PHL-210 | Philosophy of Religion | 4.00 |
| PHL-213 | Asian Philosophy | 4.00 |
| PHL-216 | Ancient Philosophy | 4.00 |
| R-101 | Judaism and Foundations of Religion | 4.00 |
| R-102 | Christianity and Islam | 4.00 |
| R-103 | Asian Religions | 4.00 |
| R-204 | History of Christianity | 4.00 |
| R-210 | World Religions | 4.00 |
| R-211 | History of the Old Testament | 4.00 |
| R-212 | History of the New Testament | 4.00 |
| SPN-201 | Second-Year Spanish I | 4.00 |
| SPN-202 | Second-Year Spanish II | 4.00 |
| SPN-203 | Second-Year Spanish III | 4.00 |
| SSC-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| TA-101 | Appreciation of Theatre | 4.00 |
| TA-102 | Appreciation of Theatre | 4.00 |
| TA-103 | Appreciation of Theatre | 4.00 |
| TA-111 | Fundamentals of Technical Theatre | 4.00 |
| TA-122 | Costuming II | 3.00 |
| TA-123 | Costuming III | 3.00 |
| TA-141 | Acting I | 4.00 |
| TA-142 | Acting II | 4.00 |
| TA-143 | Acting III | 4.00 |
| TA-153 | Theatre Rehearsal & Performance | 3.00 |
| WR-240 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I | 4.00 |
| WR-241 | Fiction Writing I | 4.00 |
| WR-242 | Poetry Writing I | 4.00 |
| WR-243 | Playwriting I | 4.00 |
| WR-244 | Fiction Writing II | 4.00 |
| WR-245 | Poetry Writing II | 4.00 |
| WR-247 | Playwriting II | 4.00 |
| WR-248 | Bookmaking: Design and Layout | 4.00 |
| WR-262 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 4.00 |
| WR-263 | Screenwriting II | 4.00 |
| WR-265 | Digital Storytelling | 4.00 |
| WR-270 | Creative Nonfiction Writing II: Food Writing | 4.00 |
| WS-101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4.00 |
Social Science
- 2 courses
- Each course must be at least 3 credits
Social Science Course List
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT-101 | Physical Anthropology | 4.00 |
| ANT-102 | Archaeology & Prehistory | 4.00 |
| ANT-103 | Cultural Anthropology | 4.00 |
| ANT-232 | Native Americans of North America | 4.00 |
| CJA-101 | Criminology | 4.00 |
| CJA-201 | Juvenile Delinquency | 4.00 |
| EC-200 | Contemporary Economic Issues | 4.00 |
| EC-201 | Principles of Economics: Micro | 4.00 |
| EC-202 | Principles of Economics: Macro | 4.00 |
| ES-101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 4.00 |
| GEO-100 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-110 | Cultural & Human Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-130 | Introduction to Environmental Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-208 | Geography of the United States & Canada | 4.00 |
| HST-101 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-102 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-103 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-130 | Oddballs and Outcasts in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-131 | History of Crime & Punishment in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-132 | History of Language and the Written Word in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-136 | History of Popular Culture, Entertainment & Sports in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-137 | History of Science, Medicine, & Technology in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-138 | History of Love, Marriage and the Family In Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-201 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HST-202 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HST-203 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HUM-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| PS-200 | Introduction to Political Science | 4.00 |
| PS-201 | American Government and Politics | 4.00 |
| PS-203 | State and Local Governments | 4.00 |
| PS-204 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 4.00 |
| PS-205 | International Relations | 4.00 |
| PS-225 | Introduction to Political Ideologies | 4.00 |
| PS-297 | Introduction to Environmental Politics | 4.00 |
| PSY-201Z | Introduction to Psychology I | 4.00 |
| PSY-202Z | Introduction to Psychology II | 4.00 |
| PSY-215 | Introduction to Developmental Psychology | 4.00 |
| PSY-219 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4.00 |
| PSY-231 | Introduction to Human Sexuality | 4.00 |
| SOC-204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4.00 |
| SOC-205 | Social Stratification & Social Systems | 4.00 |
| SOC-206 | Institutions & Social Change | 4.00 |
| SOC-210 | Marriage, Family, & Intimate Relations | 4.00 |
| SOC-225 | Social Problems | 4.00 |
| SSC-235 | Perspectives on Terrorism | 4.00 |
| SSC-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| WS-101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4.00 |
Cultural Literacy
- 1 course
Cultural Literacy Course List
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT-102 | Archaeology & Prehistory | 4.00 |
| ANT-103 | Cultural Anthropology | 4.00 |
| ANT-232 | Native Americans of North America | 4.00 |
| ART-204 | History of Art/Ancient Through Medieval | 4.00 |
| ART-205 | History of Art/Romanesque Through Baroque | 4.00 |
| ART-206 | History of Art/Enlightenment Through Contemporary | 4.00 |
| ASL-201 | Second-Year American Sign Language I | 4.00 |
| ASL-202 | Second-Year American Sign Language II | 4.00 |
| ASL-203 | Second-Year American Sign Language III | 4.00 |
| COMM-126 | Intro to Communication, Gender, and Sexuality | 4.00 |
| COMM-140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4.00 |
| COMM-218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4.00 |
| COMM-219 | Small Group Discussion | 4.00 |
| ENG-107 | World Literature: Ancient Through Classical Times | 4.00 |
| ENG-108 | World Literature: Early Middle Ages through the 18th Century | 4.00 |
| ENG-109 | World Literature: The 19th through 21st Centuries | 4.00 |
| ENG-213 | U.S. Latinx Literature | 4.00 |
| ENG-240 | Native American Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-241 | Norse Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-243 | African Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-250 | Greek Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-251 | Celtic Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-252 | Hindu Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-261 | Literature of Science Fiction | 4.00 |
| ENG-271 | World Literature: Ancient Through Classical Times | 4.00 |
| ENG-272 | World Literature: Early Middle Ages through the 18th Century | 4.00 |
| ENG-273 | World Literature: the 19th Through 21st Centuries | 4.00 |
| ENG-295 | Revolutionary Film | 4.00 |
| FR-201 | Second-Year French I | 4.00 |
| FR-202 | Second-Year French II | 4.00 |
| FR-203 | Second-Year French III | 4.00 |
| GEO-100 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-110 | Cultural & Human Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-130 | Introduction to Environmental Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-208 | Geography of the United States & Canada | 4.00 |
| HST-101 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-102 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-103 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-130 | Oddballs and Outcasts in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-131 | History of Crime & Punishment in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-132 | History of Language and the Written Word in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-136 | History of Popular Culture, Entertainment & Sports in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-137 | History of Science, Medicine, & Technology in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-138 | History of Love, Marriage and the Family In Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-201 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HST-202 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HST-203 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HUM-235 | Perspectives on Terrorism | 4.00 |
| HUM-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| MUS-206 | Music Literature: History of Rock | 4.00 |
| PHL-101 | Philosophical Problems | 4.00 |
| PHL-102 | Ethics | 4.00 |
| PHL-103 | Critical Reasoning | 4.00 |
| PHL-205 | Moral Issues | 4.00 |
| PHL-210 | Philosophy of Religion | 4.00 |
| PHL-213 | Asian Philosophy | 4.00 |
| PHL-216 | Ancient Philosophy | 4.00 |
| PS-200 | Introduction to Political Science | 4.00 |
| PSY-202Z | Introduction to Psychology II | 4.00 |
| PSY-219 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4.00 |
| PSY-231 | Introduction to Human Sexuality | 4.00 |
| R-101 | Judaism and Foundations of Religion | 4.00 |
| R-102 | Christianity and Islam | 4.00 |
| R-103 | Asian Religions | 4.00 |
| R-204 | History of Christianity | 4.00 |
| R-210 | World Religions | 4.00 |
| R-211 | History of the Old Testament | 4.00 |
| R-212 | History of the New Testament | 4.00 |
| SOC-204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4.00 |
| SOC-205 | Social Stratification & Social Systems | 4.00 |
| SOC-206 | Institutions & Social Change | 4.00 |
| SOC-210 | Marriage, Family, & Intimate Relations | 4.00 |
| SOC-225 | Social Problems | 4.00 |
| SPN-201 | Second-Year Spanish I | 4.00 |
| SPN-202 | Second-Year Spanish II | 4.00 |
| SPN-203 | Second-Year Spanish III | 4.00 |
| SSC-235 | Perspectives on Terrorism | 4.00 |
| SSC-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| WR-241 | Fiction Writing I | 4.00 |
| WR-244 | Fiction Writing II | 4.00 |
| WS-101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4.00 |
Other Requirements
Elective Courses
Recommended electives by transferring institution:
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EOU: STAT-243Z Elementary Statistics I or an additional Physics, Math, or Chemistry sequence
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OIT: 4-6 credits social science, 1-3 credits humanities, or 2 credits lower division health biology
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OSU: COMM-111Z Public Speaking, 3 credits Fitness, 1 Difference Power and Discrimination course, or an additional Physics, Math, or Chemistry sequence
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PSU: STAT-243Z Elementary Statistics I or an additional Physics, Math, or Chemistry sequence
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SOU: STAT-243Z Elementary Statistics I or an additional Physics, Math, or Chemistry sequence
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UO: WR-122Z Composition II or an additional Physics, Math, or Chemistry sequence
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WOU: WR-122Z Composition II or an additional Physics, Math, or Chemistry sequence
- Any college-level course that would bring total credits to 90 credits
- Other courses numbered 100 or above may be used in this area, which may include up to 12 credits of career technical courses
- Please refer to the Elective Course List for courses that may be included
Notes
- All courses must be passed with a C or better
- No course may be used to satisfy more than one requirement or distribution area