Program: Environmental Science and Sustainability - AS to BS - Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) 2022-2023 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

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

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as INDS 1311
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1313 [OLLU Communication Core]
*** MATH 1314 College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1304 [OLLU Mathematics Core]
*** BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I º will transfer as BIOL 1401

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1314 [OLLU Communication Core]
*** Select either BIOL 2406 - Environmental Biology (Lecture & Lab) º or (ENVR 1301 Environmental Science I (lecture) º and GEOL 1105 Environmental Science Lab º) will transfer as BIOL 1410
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II º will transfer as BIOL 1402 [OLLU Natural Science Core]
Select either CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I º OR CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I º AND CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I º will transfer as CHEM 1401

Semester III

Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as DRAM 2312 [OLLU Communication Core]
Select either CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II º OR CHEM 1312 General Chemistry Lecture II º AND CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory II º will transfer as CHEM 1402

Semester IV

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy will transfer as PHIL 2321 [OLLU Philosophy Core]
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government will transfer as POLS 1301 [OLLU Social Science Core]
Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or (COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema or DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema ) or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation will transfer as ARTS 1361 or COMM 2310 or DRAM 2301 or MUSI 2331 [OLLU Fine Arts Core]
Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 [OLLU History Core]
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as OLLU Elective

Semester V

Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as OLLU Elective
Select either ENGL 2333 - World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature or ENGL 2351 Mexican American Literature will transfer as ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2335 or ENGL 2370 [OLLU Literature Core]
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government will transfer as OLLU Elective
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1411 or SGNL 1301 Beginning American Sign Language I will transfer as Single Foreign Language or CSCD 2341 [OLLU Foreign Language Core]

Semester VI

Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1412 or SGNL 1302 American Sign Language II will transfer as Single Foreign Language or CSCD 2342
Select an Elective will transfer as OLLU Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 70 college-level hours, of which 70 will transfer and apply towards the Our Lady of the Lake University baccalaureate degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability.

Note: Our Lady of the Lake University accepts a maximum of 72 college level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: Our Lady of the Lake University requires that all transfer courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree 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.

Additional Our Lady of the Lake University Advising Notes

Once accepted to Our Lady of the Lake University, please call 210-431-3966 to make an appointment with an academic advisor in Transfer Student Services. A current listing of the advising center can be found at http://ollusa.edu/studentsuccesscenter

Refer to the catalog for a list of specific course requirements for this degree plan from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the Our Lady of the Lake University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

In addition to the above courses, please refer to the 2022-2023 Our Lady of the Lake University Undergraduate Catalog to see the remaining required courses to earn a baccalaureate degree with Our Lady of the Lake University.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Our Lady of the Lake University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents the Our Lady of the Lake University 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 the Our Lady of the Lake University. 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 the Our Lady of the Lake University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are the Our Lady of the Lake University’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the Our Lady of the Lake University’s 2022-2023 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.

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Released on March 23, 2023

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