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2024-2025 Catalog SVC
Biology Emphasis, Transfer Track #1, AS-T
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Overview
Biology courses at Skagit Valley College are designed to prepare students for careers in health fields or future work in research or industry. Classes are offered in a variety of science areas, from marine biology and environmental sciences, to anatomy and physiology and microbiology. Biology majors should take Majors Ecology and Evolution (BIOL 221 ), Majors Cellular and Molecular (BIOL 222 ), and Majors Physiology (BIOL 223 ) as a full-year sequence. Biology majors should meet with a faculty advisor quarterly. Pre-nursing students should take the sequence of General Biology (BIOL 160 ), Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 241 ), Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 242 ), and Microbiology (BIOL 260 ). CHEM 121 is a prerequisite for BIOL 160 . Pre-nursing students should meet with a faculty advisor quarterly.
Sample Career Options
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Transfer and Degree Requirements
If you are considering a major in Geology and transferring to a four-year college or university in Washington state, our Transfer Program Planning Guide is designed to provide you with recommended courses to complete your Associate in Science - Transfer Track #1, AS-T degree. Of course, educational plans may vary, based on which quarter you begin, how many credits are taken, placement into Math and English, and your preferred transfer institution. To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with an Academic Advisor for scheduling options.
Program Map
Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.
94 credits
2nd Quarter
- CHEM& 162 - General Chem w/Lab II Credits: (5)
- MATH& 142 - Precalculus II Credits: (5)
- Humanities Choice (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ART 100 , CMST 220 , DRMA 101 , ENGL 112 , ENGL 115 , ENGL 111 , MUSC 105 , PHIL 101 , PHIL 215 , WRLD LANG. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. - and/or -
Social Science Choice (5), preferably an Learning Community format.
Suggested: ANTH 206 , ECON 101 , ECON 201 , GEOG 100 , PSYC 100 , POLS 101 , SOSC 100 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
3rd Quarter
- CHEM& 163 - General Chem w/Lab III Credits: (5)
- MATH& 151 - Calculus I Credits: (5)
- Social Science Choice (5), preferably an Learning Community format.
Suggested: ANTH 206 , ECON 101 , ECON 201 , GEOG 100 , PSYC 100 , POLS 101 , SOSC 100 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. - and/or -
Humanities Choice (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ART 100 , CMST 220 , DRMA 101 , ENGL 112 , ENGL 115 , ENGL 111 , MUSC 105 , PHIL 101 , PHIL 215 , WRLD LANG. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
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