2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology and Biomedical Science (AA-DTA/MRP) STEM Career Pathway Course Map


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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate in Biology DTA/MRP  Degree, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!

Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school. 

1. College Success


  • Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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  • Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course. 

2. General Chemistry Prep


  • Course purpose: This class will provide the necessary mathematics preparation for the Majors Chemistry sequence (CHEM& 161-163).  This class is only waived if a student has taken CHEM& 121 and earned a 3.0 or better, or if a student is taking MATH& 151 or higher. 

3. Math Course Recommendation


 Choose one group.

Group A


  • Course purpose: Calculus (MATH& 151) is taken by all Biology and Biomedical Sciences majors at the university.  Pre-calculus will provide the preparation needed for success in calculus. If taking 151 and there is room in your schedule, taking 152 is recommended (but not required) before transfer, for ease of transfer and more robust preparation for math at the transfer school.

     

    Note: It recommended students finish MATH&142 or higher regardless of which course they choose in this category in order to transfer to a Biology program at University of Washington, Pacific Lutheran University, and Western Washington University. 

Group B


  • Course purpose: This statistics class will help you to understand statistical analyses conducted to find significance in your scientific experiments. 

     

    Note: It recommended students finish MATH&142 or higher regardless of which course they choose in this category in order to transfer to a Biology program at University of Washington, Pacific Lutheran University, and Western Washington University.  

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  • Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor


Use your Success Network!  In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps. 

4. General Biology w/Lab


  • Course purpose: Overview of biological concepts to prepare for upper level biology courses, and lab experience.  This class is the foundation from which all the 200-level Biology courses are built upon.  You will learn about a survey of biological studies, how to properly use a microscope, and other important lab techniques.

5. Chemistry Course Recommendation


Take one course each quarter until sequence is finished.

6. English Composition I


  • Course purpose: This course starts your preparation in reading popular and scientific literature for background knowledge, writing clear hypotheses, critically analyzing data, and writing conclusions based on this evidence. 

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  • Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. 

Action Item: Apply for Graduation


Way to go!  It is time to apply for graduation.  Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.  https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/graduation

7. Humanities Course Recommendation


Choose three courses.

· World Languages (1)


8. Biology Course Recommendation


Take one course each quarter until sequence is finished.

9. Social Science Course Recommendation


Choose three courses.

10. English Composition II


Total Credits 93-98


Program Code: ABT


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