Biological Sciences Associate in Science Transfer (AS-T) —Track 1 Planning Guide 2015–2016 Program Faculty Advisors Program Information Leoned Gines 206-546-4543 lgines@shoreline.edu Rm 2815 Guy Hamilton 206-546-4786 ghamilton@shoreline.edu Rm 2809 Matt Loper 206-546-4683 mloper@shoreline.edu Rm 5351 Judy Penn 206-546-4782 jpenn@shoreline.edu Rm 2807 Kira Wennstrom 206-546-4578 kwennstrom@shoreline.edu Rm 2816 Joyce Fagel 206-546-6984 jfagel@shoreline.edu Rm 2814 Adria Magrath 206-546-4550 Rm 2808 Length of Program: 90 Credits Completion Award: A.S. Degree Program Description The Associate in Science Transfer (AS-T) degree is designed to prepare students for entrance into a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program in the Biological Sciences. The primary focus of the AS-T is on completion of the necessary math and science requirements for junior standing at Washington state baccalaureate institutions. Students will be required to take additional general education courses after transfer. Biological Sciences are excellent preparation for graduate studies in Biology, Genetics, Biomedical, Dentistry, Law, Medicine and Education. Biological Sciences—What is it? Biological Sciences is the study of all living organisms, encompassing plants, animals and microorganisms. From molecular and cellular biology, to genetics, ecosystems and evolution, Biological Sciences is one of the broadest fields in science. Areas of study in Biological Sciences: Botany/Plant Science, Ecology and Wildlife, Zoology, Entomology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biomedical, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pathology, Virology and Neurobiology. Career Opportunities—What can I do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences? Graduates in Biological Sciences develop strong critical thinking, problem solving and technical skills for entry level positions as laboratory assistants, research assistants and technicians in various work environments. Advanced degrees and licensures are often required for specialization in Biological Sciences. Potential employers include: Zoos and Aquariums, Wildlife Preserves, State and Federal Government such as the National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agencies and Public Health Departments; Non-profit Medical and Environmental Organizations, Biotechnology Companies, Scientific Instrument Companies, Hospitals, Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities. For more, please visit www.shoreline.edu/advising/counseling-services/career-counseling.aspx . Transfer Possibilities—Where can I transfer? The AS-T makes it possible for students to transfer to a number of public and private colleges and universities in the U.S. with junior standing. Washington state institutions are listed below. Public Institutions Private Institutions Central Washington University Bastyr University Seattle Pacific University Eastern Washington University Gonzaga University Seattle University The Evergreen State College Heritage University University of Puget Sound University of Washington Northwest University Walla Walla University Washington State University Pacific Lutheran University Whitman College Western Washington University Saint Martin’s University Whitworth University Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2015–2016 SCC Planning Guide | Student Information and Planning Sheet STUDENT INFORMATION TRANSFER SCHOOLS OF INTEREST Name: 1. Student I.D. No.: – – APPLICATION DEADLINES 2. Program/Major: 3. Specialty (if applicable): 4. Complete an A.A. or A.S. degree Prepare for transfer only—No degree High school completion program Transferred from another college Completed transfer credit evaluation Qtr: Year: COURSE Qtr: CR Total Credits Notes and recommendations: Qtr: Year: COURSE COURSE Year: Total Credits Notes and recommendations: Qtr: CR Qtr: CR Total Credits Qtr: CR Year: COURSE CR Total Credits Year: Qtr: CR Total Credits CR Total Credits Year: COURSE Year: COURSE Total Credits Year: COURSE Qtr: CR COURSE Total Credits Qtr: CR Year: COURSE Total Credits Year: COURSE Total Credits Notes and recommendations: Qtr: Qtr: CR Total Credits Qtr: CR Year: COURSE Year: COURSE CR Total Credits Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2015–2016 Biological Science Planning Guide – 2015-2016 Associate in Science Transfer (AS-T)—Track 1 The AS-T degree transfers as a package to most baccalaureate colleges and universities in Washington state, satisfying most pre-major requirements and some general education courses for junior standing. The AS-T degree requires 90 quarter credits in college-level courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Each individual course must have a minimum grade of 1.0. In addition, this planning guide identifies specific courses to take within the degree to prepare students for entrance into baccalaureate majors in Biological Sciences. See the reverse side for a complete listing of courses that fulfill the general education and distribution requirements. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS | 18-20 Cr. Courses used in Gen Ed Core may not be used for distribution. Course ENGL& 101 QTR GR CR 5 ENGL& 102, 230, or CMST& 101 3-5 Multicultural Understanding 5 5 Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning MATH& 151 Course 1. QTR GR CR QTR GR CR QTR GR CR Humanities or Social Sciences | 5 Credits QTR GR CR 6.5 Win, Spr, Sum 6.5 CHEM 173/183 Spr, Sum, Fall 6.5 Course 1. ELECTIVES | to reach 90 credits A maximum of 5 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses and a maximum of 3 credits in Physical Education. QTR GR MATH& 163 or MATH 211 BIOLOGY | 15 Credits Course BIOL& 211 Offered every quarter Humanities | 5 Credits Course 1. CHEM 172/182 MATHEMATICS | 10 Credits Course MATH& 152 Courses list on other side. Social Sciences | 5 Credits PRE MAJOR PROGRAM | 54.5 Credits CHEMISTRY | 19.5 Credits Course CHEM 171/181 Fall, Win, Spr DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS CR 5 Course QTR GR CR 5 SELECT WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY MAJOR PREPARATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS QTR GR CR 5 BIOL& 212 Win, Spr 5 BIOL& 213 Spr, Sum 5 B.A. in Biology or B.S. in Biology with specialization in Cell and Molecular, Ecology, Organismal Biology, and Biology Teaching. CWU requires two years of a world language in high school or one year in college to graduate with a B.A. degree. Seattle University MAJOR SCIENCE SEQUENCE AND/OR SUPPORT COURSES| minimum 10 Credits for AS degree Consult with an advisor and see transferring institution’s website. Recommended Courses QTR GR Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology PHYS& 114, 115, 116 OR 221, 222, 223 OR CHEM & 241/271, 242/272, 243/273 General Biology, Botany, Zoology Take Phys or Chem above OR an additional 100 or 200 level Biology Conservation and Ecological Biology ENVS& 101 and 202 or GEOG& 203, 204 or GEOL& 101 or BIOL 124 or 144; OR 1015 cr. from PHYS& 121/131, 122/132, 123/133 OR 221/231, 222/232, 223/233. Central Washington University B.A. in Biology; B.S. in Biology; B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology; B.S. in Marine and Conservation Biology. University of Washington CR B.A. in General Biology; B.S. in Biology; B.S. in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation; B.S. in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; B.S. in Neurobiology, B.S. in Microbiology, B.S. in Physiology and B.S. in Plant Biology. The UW requires two years of the same world language in high school or two quarters in college for admissions. In addition, UW-Seattle requires the third year in high school or the third quarter of a language in college with a 2.0 to graduate. Non-native speakers of English are exempt from world language requirements. Washington State University B.S. in Biology with options in Biology Education, Botany, General Biology, Ecology, Entomology and Pre-Health Sciences WSU requires two years of a world language in high school or one year in college to graduate from WSU. Western Washington University B.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience and Biology; B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in human biology, cellular and molecular, ecology and evolution, marine, mathematics, and education. Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2015–2016 Shoreline Community College Planning Guide | Course List The following is a list of classes that satisfy Shoreline's 2015-2016 AS-T degree requirements. Credits for a specific course may be used only once and may not be applied toward more than one distribution area. Course numbers with an “&” are common course numbers that are consistent across all Washington state community colleges. To graduate from SCC, complete the Application for Degree and turn it in to the cashier (2nd floor FOSS-5000 Bldg.) along with the $20.00 application fee no later than the quarter before you plan to graduate. I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS | 18-20 CR COMMUNICATIONS -5 CR English &101 Additional Communications – 3–5 CR English &102, &230 Communication Studies &101 MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING—5 CR Art 105 Communication Studies 203, 285 Gender and Women’s Studies 284 History 245 Multicultural Studies 105 QUANTITATIVE | SYMBOLIC REASONING – 5 CR Math &151 II. DISTRIBUTION AREA REQUIREMENTS HUMANITIES—5-10 CR No more than 5 credits in 100 level foreign language. General Humanities American Ethnic Studies 106 American Sign Language &121, &122, &123, &221, &222, &223 Art &100, 105, 234 Art History 105, 204, 210, 224, 225, 226 Chinese &121, &122, &123 Cinema 201 Communication Studies &101, &102, 203, &210, &220, 285 Drama &101 English &111, &112, &113, 154, 200, 207, &220, &226-&228, 229, 236, &244, &245, &246, 247, 248, 257, 265, 271, 272, 281, 282, 287, 288, 289 French &121, &122, &123 Humanities 111, 112, 113, 140, 275 Japanese &121, &122, &123, &221, &222, &223 Music 100, &105, 106, 108, 109, &141, &142, &143, 150, 200, 206, 224, &241, &242, &243 Philosophy &101, 102, &115, 210, 230, 240, 248, 267 Spanish &121, &122, &123, &221, &222, &223 Performance Skills/Applied Theory 5 CR Max. No more than 5 credits in Performance Skills/Applied Theory Art 109, 110, 121-123, 131-133, 144146, 250-256, 260, 265, 271-273 Communication Studies 140, &230, 244, 247, 249 Drama 144–146, 167-169, 207–209, 222, 255 Music 114, 115, 118–120, 135, 136, 140, 144, 146, 147, 150–156, 161–167, 170, 175, 180, 184, 196, 204, 205, 207, 210, 211, 212, 225, 226, 251–253, 264, 268, 270, 280, 284, 296 SOCIAL SCIENCES—5-10 CR American Ethnic Studies 119, 215, 229 Anthropology &100, &204, &206, &207, 215 Business &101 Child Advocacy Studies 102, 202, 285 Communication Studies &102 Criminal Justice &112 East Asia 218 Economics 100, &201, &202 Gender and Women’s Studies 205, 215, 284, 285, 286, 288 Geography &100, &200, 250, 277 History &116, &117, &118, &136, &137, &146, &147, &148, 207, &214, &215, 218, &219, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 245, 246, 247, 256, 275 International Studies 101, 200, 201, 205 Multicultural Studies 105, 205, 210, 238, 250 Philosophy &101, 102, 115, 210, 230, 240, 248, 265, 267 Political Science &101, &202, &203, 221, 276 Psychology &100, &200, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, &220, 225, 236, 245 Sociology &101, 102, 112, &201, 202, 250, 288 ELECTIVES Students who transfer in equivalent course work with fewer credits may need more Elective credits to reach 90 total credits. A maximum of 5 credits is allowed for restricted/vocational course work and a maximum of 3 credits is allowed in Physical Education. Notice: Planning guides are intended to guide students toward completing degree requirements. They are not intended to communicate admissions requirements of 4-year institutions. Students are strongly urged to consult with an advisor, college/university admissions staff, and the catalog of the 4-year institution to which they plan to transfer. Other conditions and restrictions may also apply. Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2015–2016