Program: Biology Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway - North Iowa Area Community College

Apr 17, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2023-2024

After completing the STEM - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Biology Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Science degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan University, St. Ambrose University, or Upper Iowa University in order to continue their studies in Biology and earn a four-year degree.

While this degree is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university, students should also refer to the specific admissions and transfer requirements of their transfer institution.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Year One

First Term

BIO - 202 Biology I (4 s.h.) #
CHM - 166 General Chemistry I (5 s.h.) #
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
Humanities or Area elective (3 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 19 s.h.

Second Term

BIO - 203 Biology II (4 s.h.) #
CHM - 176 General Chemistry II (5 s.h.) #
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Social Sciences or Area elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

CHM - 263 Organic Chemistry I (5 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
MAT - 210 Calculus I (4 s.h.) #
PHY - 162 College Physics I (4 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

Total: 16 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Required course for the Biology transfer major.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.