Program: Biology - AS to BS - University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 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 UIW Elective
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1311 [UIW Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as UIW Elective (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I º will transfer as BIOL 1402 [UIW Natural Sciences Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1312 [UIW Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
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 1301 and CHEM 1101 (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II º will transfer as BIOL 1403 (grade must be a “C” or better)
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy will transfer as PHIL 1381 [UIW Philosophy Core]
Select one course from KINE 11XX will transfer as PEHP Activity Course [UIW Wellness Development Core]

Semester III

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 1302 and CHEM 1102 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1321 or HIST 1322 [UIW History Core]

Semester IV

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UIW Elective
Select either CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (Lecture and Lab) º OR CHEM 2323 Organic Chemistry Lecture I º AND CHEM 2123 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I º will transfer as CHEM 2311 and CHEM 2111 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) 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 or MUSI 1310 American Music will transfer as UIW Fine Arts Core
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 1315 or POLS 1316 [UIW Social Science Core]

Semester V

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as UIW Elective
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions will transfer as RELS 1325 [UIW Religious Studies Core]
Select either KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health or KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness will transfer as DWHP 1200 [UIW Wellness Development Core]
Select either CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (Lecture and Lab) º OR CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry Lecture II º AND CHEM 2125 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II º will transfer as CHEM 2312 and CHEM 2112 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester VI

Select either ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical or ENGL 2323 British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature will transfer as ENGL 2310 [UIW Literature Core]
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as UIW Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 67 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply as 2 SCH of EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the University of the Incarnate Word baccalaureate degree in Biology.

Note: The University of the Incarnate Word 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: 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.

Special Admission Requirements for Biology at the University of the Incarnate Word

Biology Programs Admission Process

The purpose of the Admission to the Major is to ensure that students are taking the appropriate courses to progress toward graduation with a degree in Biology. Upon acceptance to the University, a student may declare a major in Biology; however, every Biology major must be officially admitted to the major after completing 25 hours. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the major. New transfer students may be eligible to apply upon admission to UIW. Applications are completed one semester in advance of being admitted to the Biology major.

Application criteria

After completing or registering for a total of 25 hours, a student may formally apply to the Biology major. To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:

2.00 minimum overall grade point average
Complete the required courses with a grade of C or better
Complete MATH 1304 or be exempted from MATH 1304 (see MATH department chair for requirements to meet MATH 1304 requirement)
Complete ENGL 1311 and ENGL 1312
Complete BIOL 1402 and BIOL 1403
Complete CHEM 1301/CHEM 1101 and CHEM 1302/CHEM 1102

Application process

Student makes an appointment at the Biology Advising Office to begin the admission to the major process.
The Biology advisor reviews students’ transcripts and determines eligibility.
Student submits the application upon completion or registration for all required courses to the Biology advisor. Application is here.
Biology advisor forwards the application to the Chair of Biology for review and approval.
The student will be notified of the decision within thirty days of application.
Upon acceptance, the Biology advisor assigns a faculty advisor.
Student meets with their faculty advisor to review the Biology degree plan.

If a student is not accepted, the biology advisor will work with the student on re-application or selection of another major.

Additional University of the Incarnate Word Advising Notes

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to the University of the Incarnate Word, 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.uiw.edu/advising/.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the University of the Incarnate Word requirements for this degree plan from the University of the Incarnate Word 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the University of the Incarnate Word as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with the University of the Incarnate Word

This Transfer Advising Guide represents the University of the Incarnate Word 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 University of the Incarnate Word. 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 University of the Incarnate Word’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are the University of the Incarnate Word’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the University of the Incarnate Word’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 May 26, 2023

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