This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T degree and prepares you for a university major in biology. But you can customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about adapting it for your individual goals.
Scroll to the end for course suggestions.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
Elective from suggested list (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If you're not ready for MATH& 141, start the math sequence leading to it.
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead.
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
Action items:
- Meet with your advisor to build a degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
Career exploration:
- Compare the different biology majors and combined majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
BIOL& 159 Marine biology (5 credits)
or other elective (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
BIOL& 221 Majors biology - ecology/evolution (5 credits)
CHEM& 163 General chemistry with lab III (5 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Participate in undergraduate research in CHEM& 163.
- Listen to podcasts about biology or the kind of career you're aiming for.
Action items:
- Meet with your advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
BIOL& 222 Majors biology - cell/molecular (5 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
or MATH& 146 Intro to statistics (5 credits)
Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
or Humanities ( 5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
Career exploration:
- Participate in undergraduate research in BIOL& 222.
Action items:
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
BIOL& 223 Majors biology - organismal physiology (5 credits)
Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Elective from suggested list (5 credits)
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
Course Suggestions
Note: BIOL& 160 is not recommended for biology majors.
Humanities or electives
- PHIL 132 Environmental ethics
Social Sciences or electives
- ANTH 150 Northwest coast ethnobotany (spring only)
- ANTH& 235 Cross cultural medicine
Recommended for students interested in a medical field
- Geography (any course)
- IDS 170 Intro to sustainability
- PSYC& 100 General psychology
Recommended for students interested in a medical field
Electives
- BIOL 159 Marine biology (spring only)
- BIOL 175 Human biology with lab
- BIOL& 260 Microbiology (has BIOL and CHEM prereqs; Quarter 6 elective)
- Environmental science (any course)
- OCEA& 101 Intro to oceanography with lab
Recommended for students interested in ocean science or marine biology