Biology Direct Transfer Agreement, DTA/MRP

Purpose

The Associate in Biology Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program degree is intended to prepare students to transfer to Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities and many private colleges with junior standing and the majority of the prerequisites for a Biology major completed.

Selecting and planning courses with a science advisor is strongly recommended to ensure a seamless transition to a Biology major program at a specific university or four-year college. Students are encouraged to check with the transfer institution early in their decision process to confirm degree requirements of baccalaureate college of choice.

Notes on Application to a University or College

1. Admission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university or universities to which they plan to apply for transfer admission.
2. Certain schools may have additional ―university-specific requirements that are not prerequisites to admission to the Biology major, but will need to be completed prior to graduation. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institutional requirements is highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution-specific graduation requirement.
3. Certain schools may have additional ―university-specific requirements for admission to the institution that are not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Biology Direct Transfer Agreement, DTA/MRP, program will be able to:

Natural Sciences Outcomes

• Collect and analyze data and interpret the results from scientific investigations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline.
• Demonstrate scientific literacy.

Social Sciences Outcomes

• Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.
• Explain the variables that influence the structure of cultures and societies.
• Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives.

Humanities Outcomes

• Apply skills, terms, concepts, research and/or analysis methods to express ideas within the humanities.
• Analyze and/or interpret creative and communicative expressions of the humanities.

General Education Learning Outcomes

Think

Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Quantify

Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.

Communicate

Produce and exchange ideas and information through written, spoken, and visual forms.

Integrate

Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Engage

Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Degree Map

The suggested schedule below includes required DTA courses. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options.

The two-year suggested schedule below is provided as only a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is the Biology DTA/MRP degree. Frequent course offerings allow for individualized schedules that will ensure all student degree objectives are met. Students are encouraged to check with the transfer institution early in their decision process to confirm degree requirements of baccalaureate college of choice.

Note: An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 90 credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above which include General Education courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0. At least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Additional General Education Requirement (GERs) must be completed at the four-year school where the student transfers.

1. An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering.
2. Courses with an asterisk (*) indicate labs.