1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• 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.

2. General Chemistry Prep

• CHEM& 139 General Chemistry Prep (5 credits)

• 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 students is taking MATH& 151 or higher. 

3. Math Course Recommendation

Choose one group.

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

• BIOL& 160 General Biology w/Lab (5 credits)

• 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.

• CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab I (5 credits)
• CHEM& 162 General Chemistry with Lab II (5 credits)
• CHEM& 163 General Chemistry with Lab III (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Chemistry is the foundation with processes in life science occur. You will apply chemistry knowledge when studying many aspects of biology, from the biosphere to the biological molecules of life.

6. English Composition 1

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course prepares you for reading, writing and critical analyses which are necessary for success in the Biology degree. 

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

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7. Humanities Course Recommendation

Choose three courses.

• PHIL 150 Introduction to Ethics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will prepare a biology or biomedical sciences student to practice evaluating their own personal moral concerns, as well as social concerns on various moral issues.

• ART 111 Drawing, Beginning (5 credits)

• Course purpose: A knowledge of how biological forms look like by drawing or observation of models is key to understanding their function. Additionally, appreciating how normal structures look like will help understand the effect of abnormal morphologies on function. This is an entry-level drawing course.

• ART 150 Printmaking, Beginning (5 credits)

• Course purpose: A knowledge of how biological forms look like by drawing or observation of models is key to understanding their function. Additionally, appreciating how normal structures look like will help understand the effect of abnormal morphologies on function. This is a studio/lab course covering the various basic processes of fine art printmaking.

• ART 107 Photography, Beginning (5 credits)

• Course purpose: A knowledge of how biological forms look like by drawing or observation of models is key to understanding their function. Additionally, appreciating how normal structures look like will help understand the effect of abnormal morphologies on function. This is a photography course for the beginning student.

• PHIL 238 Philosophy of Human Rights (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn how our actions align with our beliefs and how this alignment contributes to the global community.

• PHIL 160 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will explore key questions about the foundations and structure of science from the perspective of humanities.

8. Biology Course Recommendation

Take one course each quarter until sequence is finished.

• BIOL& 211 Majors: Cellular (5 credits)
• BIOL& 212 Majors: Animals (5 credits)
• BIOL& 213 Majors: Plant (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This trio of courses provides you with an overview of cell, plant and animal biology and gives you lab experience.  These courses will build upon the knowledge gained in BIOL& 160 to prepare you to transfer into 300-level and 400-level courses at the university.  You learn the fundamental, background knowledge to be successful as a biology major.

9. Social Science Course Recommendation

Choose three courses.

• GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)
• GEOG 150 The Americas, Australia, Europe and New Zealand (5 credits)
• GEOG 160 Africa, Middle East and Asia (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geography courses allow you to look at the physical features of the earth and atmosphere, and how humans have changed it. You will evaluate concepts of resource limitation, how land is used by humans, and how the arrangement of the earth affects life in that location. 

• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will strengthen your awareness of the need to advocate for a more equitable community and nation.

• ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)
• ANTH& 106 The American Mosaic (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropology courses will help you develop an understanding of diverse cultural beliefs and customs, and provide the opportunity to discuss roles and responsibilities as members of families and communities, which is a part of being an educated scientist who works with a diverse group of people.

10. English Composition II

• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course involves writing a research paper and will introduce students to using library resources and becoming confident in information competency and effective communication.

Total Credits 93-98

Program Code: ABT