Associate in Biology DTA/MRP
Emphasis: Biology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology
Purpose
This program is for students who wish to complete a bachelor's degree in such disciplines as general or molecular biology, zoology, microbiology, genetics, entomology, botany, horticulture, soil science, algology, ecology, marine science, fisheries, or wildlife management.This program assumes that a student is prepared to start college-level math and English courses. Students who are not prepared to begin at this level may require additional quarters.
To ensure optimal course selection, plan your program of study with your advisor and with the specific requirements of your likely transfer institution.
Program Outcomes
Please refer to the Distribution Requirements and their criteria listed on pages 34 and 35 of the 2009-2011 Centralia College catalog.
Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | Composition I (C) | 5 |
| CHEM& 161 | General Chemistry w/ Lab (S) | 6 |
| Elective* | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| CHEM& 162 | General Chemistry II w/ Lab (S) | 6 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I (M) | 5 |
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II (C) OR | |
| ENGL& 235 | Professional & Technical Writing (C) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| CHEM& 163 | General Chemistry III w/ Lab (S) | 6 |
| Humanities Distribution (H)*** | 5 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS)*** | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| BIOL& 221 | Majors Ecology/Evolution w/ Lab | 5 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Elective** | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| BIOL& 222 | Majors Cell/Molecular | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Elective** | 5 | |
| Health and Fitness Distribution (HF) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| BIOL& 222 | Majors Organismal Physics | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS)*** | 5 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H)*** | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
* Students requiring a pre-calculus refresher (Math 135) or pre-calculus II (Math 142) should do so now. Other students should satisfy a social science or humanities elective.
** Recommended electives include a full year sequence of organic chemistry, a full year sequence of physics, or additional math classes at the pre-calculus level, or additional Calculus.
***Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). Courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.