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 II
- Select either ENGL 1302 - Composition II or will transfer as ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
- MATH 2412 - Precalculus º 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 º 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 will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio American History (60) Core (grade must be a “C” or better)
Semester III
- Select one course from the will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio American History (60) Core (grade must be a “C” or better)
- § Select either CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I º OR º AND º will transfer as CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Component Area Option (90) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Semester IV
- BIOL 2416 - Genetics º will transfer as BIOL 2411 (grade must be a “C” or better)
- § Select either CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II º OR º AND º will transfer as CHEM 1312 and CHEM 1112 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Component Area Option (90) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
- Select one course from the will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Creative Arts (50) Core
- Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or will transfer as GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Government/Political Science (70) Core]
Semester VI
- Select one course from the will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Social & Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
- Select either ( º OR º AND º) or ( º OR º AND º) will transfer as (CHEM 2325 and CHEM 2125) or (PHYS 1302 or PHYS 1102)
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 70 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply, as MATH 1314/MATH 1414 and 1 SCH of MATH 2412 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.
Note: ACD Math Faculty Highly Recommend MATH 1414 for all Pre-Calculus (STEM) Track Programs.
Students may still take the following Texas A&M University - San Antonio degree required courses:
- Based on student course selection in semester VI, select either ( º OR º AND º) or ( º OR º AND º) will transfer as (CHEM 2325 and CHEM 2125) or (PHYS 1302 and PHYS 1102)
Note: Texas A&M University - San Antonio ***Completion of this Degree Requires Admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)***
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.
AS Approved Course Requirements
º denotes an Alamo Colleges District AS Approved Course Requirement
The Associate of Science (AS) is designed to align closely with the first half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Students should follow the pre-major AS to BS Transfer Advising Guide for the major and university selected. The Transfer Advising Guides are developed in conjunction with the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer.
To be awarded the AS degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, students must have 9 hours of AS Approved Course Requirements not included in the 42 hours of Core Curriculum. Please check with your advisor for assistance.
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 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at https://catalog.tamusa.edu
- 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 2021-2022 Undergraduate 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 1, 2021
Revision Date:
Revised on December 3, 2021
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