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Biology with Teacher Certification - AS to BS - Texas A&M University - San Antonio (TAMUSA) 2019-2020


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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.

Semester I


Semester II


  • ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
  • MATH 2412 - Precalculus (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as MATH 2312 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Mathematics (20) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
  • *** §  BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIOL 1307 and BIOL 1107 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
  • Select one course from the American History (60) Core  will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio American History (60) Core (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III


Semester IV


Semester V


Semester VI


Applicable Transfer Credit Hours


This Transfer Advising Guide provides 70 college-level hours, of which 64 will transfer and apply, as MATH 1414, 1 SCH of MATH 2412, and 1 SCH of EDUC 1300 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas A&M University - San Antonio baccalaureate degree in Biology with Teacher Certification.

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.

Students may still take 8 SCH of the following Texas A&M University - San Antonio degree required courses:

Note: For the Alamo College District this transfer advising guide is degree complete and field of study complete, but 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.

Field of Study Curriculum for Biology


§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Field of Study (FOS) curriculum for Biology is for students who are seeking a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Biology, including all biology specializations.  The field of study curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Additional information can be found at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/11311.PDF?CFID=97320179&CFTOKEN=75209592

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/academics/Office-Of-The-Provost/Undergraduate-Catalog-2019-2020.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 2019-2020 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 August 9, 2019

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