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Biology Transfer Pathway

Associate in Science, 60 Credits

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The Biology Transfer Pathway AS offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Biology bachelor’s degree programs at 51³Ô¹Ï State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven 51³Ô¹Ï State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.

Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Sue Knoll | 507-433-0833 | Sue.Knoll@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu


Required Pathway Courses (26 Credits)
Course Title Credits
BIOL1091 General Biology I (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL1092 General Biology II (Goal 3 & 10) 4 CR
CHEM1201 General Chemistry I (Goal 3 & 10) 5 CR
CHEM1202 General Chemistry II (Goal 2 & 3) 5 CR
BIOL2300 Genetics 4 CR
BIOL2040 General Microbiology (Goal 2 & 3)
OR BIOL2000
4 CR
BIOL2000 General Ecology (Goal 3 & 2) 4 CR
MnTC Requirements (34 Credits)
Course Title Credits
- Goal 1 - Communication 9 CR
- Goal 3 - Natural Sciences 9 CR
- Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 CR
- Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences 9 CR
- Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts 9 CR
- MnTC Elective 1 CR
CCLS1000 First Year Experience
or CCLS1010
1 CR


For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Biology Transfer Pathway program page at riverland.edu.