Biology (Multiple Concentrations) - AS to BS - Texas A&M University - San Antonio (TAMUSA) 2018-2019

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

[Ecology concentration] This Transfer Advising Guide provides 69 college-level hours, of which 57 will transfer and apply, as ENGL 1302, MATH 1414, MATH 2412 and 1 SCH of EDUC 1300 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards Texas A&M University - San Antonio baccalaureate degree in Biology (Ecology concentration).

[Cell & Molecular Biology/Zoology concentrations] This Transfer Advising Guide provides 69 college-level hours, of which 58 will transfer and apply, as ENGL 1302, MATH 1414, MATH 2412 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards Texas A&M University - San Antonio baccalaureate degree in Biology (Cell & Molecular Biology and Zoology Concentrations). 

Note: Texas A&M University - San Antonio does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted towards a baccalaureate degree.  Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Based on courses listed in semesters V and VI, students may still take 8 SCH of the following Texas A&M University - San Antonio degree required courses:

• BIOL 2416 Genetics  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIOL 2411
• BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIOL 2421
• CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture and Lab)  (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR CHEM 2323 Organic Chemistry Lecture I  (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND CHEM 2123 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123
• CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture and Lab)  (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry Lecture II  (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND CHEM 2125 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as CHEM 2325 and CHEM 2125
• PHYS 1401 General Physics I  (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR PHYS 1301 General Physics I Lecture  (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND PHYS 1101 General Physics I Lab  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101
• PHYS 1402 General Physics II  (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR PHYS 1302 General Physics II Lecture  (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND PHYS 1102 General Physics II Lab   (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as PHYS 1302 and PHYS 1102

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete, but is NOT core complete.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Texas A&M University - San Antonio Advising Notes

• Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - San Antonio, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at http://www.tamusa.edu/advising.
• Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within Texas A&M University - San Antonio requirements for this degree plan from Texas A&M University - San Antonio Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/2018-2019-catalog.pdf.
• Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - San Antonio as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - San Antonio

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - San Antonio degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas A&M University - San Antonio. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas A&M University- San Antonio’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - San Antonio’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - San Antonio’s 2018-2019 catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on November 16, 2018

Revision Date:

Revised on February 6, 2019