Degree:
Associate in Biology – DTA/MRP (Recommended)
Or
Associate in Science Track 1 (Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Science)
Area of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Program Length:
Associate in Biology: 91 College-level Credits
Associate in Science Track 1: 90 College-level Credits
Cost:
Review tuition, fees, and residency classifications
Modalities:
Coursework may be completed through a combination of web-enhanced (face-to-face), hybrid, and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.
Placement:
Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing, and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level.
Math Notes:
You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study.
- For the Associate in Biology:
- You will take math through Calculus 1 (MATH& 151). Additional requirements may be needed, depending on your prior math and chemistry experience, requirements at the transfer institution, and your career goal.
- For the Associate in Science Track 1:
- Math classes through MATH& 163 Calculus 3 or through MATH& 152 Calculus II with MATH 146 Introduction to Statistics. Additional requirements may be needed, depending on your prior math and chemistry experience, requirements at the transfer institution, and your career goal.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this pathway, contact: advising@cascadia.edu.
Planning Your Courses:
Advisors are here for you: Academic Advisors will help you develop the skills to make sound academic decisions. Through advising, Advisors will support you to make connections between academic interests, long-term goals, and career opportunities. Advisors help with educational planning, university transfer options, college application processes, and graduation requirements.
You will have touchpoints with Advisors to ensure you are on track to success. Be sure to connect with the Advising, Career, and Transfer team!
The Annual Course Planning Guide shows Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered. It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students should use the Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule to see up to date class offerings.
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60-90 credits
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*If not already completed, be sure to complete EDP requirements by taking a class numbered 150, and an additional EDP class (View Choice Classes). |
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Choice Classes: Distribution and Elective Requirements - Explore and align your interests.
The recommended choice classes listed below were thoughtfully chosen to help you gain the necessary skills in this pathway. You are welcome to choose other choice classes outside the recommended list, but consult with an academic advisor to be sure that the classes meet the specific requirements for this pathway.
150 Equity, Diversity, and Power (10 credits)
To meet the Equity, Diversity, and Power completion requirement, you must complete one 150-series EDP course, and at least one additional EDP-designated course for a total of ten (10) credits. EDP courses in the 150-series ground students in the needed cognitive tools and background to critically analyze their position in our increasingly interconnected, complex, and diverse world so they can pursue further study and seek out their careers more intentionally. EDP-designated courses may also apply toward Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, or General Elective distribution requirements as indicated.
Choose one:
- CMST 150 Multicultural Communication
- GS 150 Globalization, Culture and Identity
- HIST 150 Cultural Diversity and Challenges in United States History
- HUMAN 150 Introduction to Cultural Studies
- SOC 150 Social Inequality
Choose one additional course designated in EDP in any distribution area by choosing from the choice classes below or checking the current class schedule for additional EDP designated courses.
Humanities:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline. No more than 5 credits from those courses designated as performance/skills, applied theory, or lecture/studio courses. Only 5 credits of world language at the 100 level may be included.
Recommended:
- CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication
- CMST& 220 Public Speaking
- DRMA& 101 Introduction to Theatre
- ENGL& 236 Creative Writing I
- ENGL& 237 Creative Writing II
- ENGL& 238 Creative Writing III
- ENGL 279 Dramatic Writing: Stage and Screen
- PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking
Social Sciences:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline.
Recommended:
- ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH 235 Cross-Cultural Medicine
- BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
- ECON& 201 Microeconomics
- POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
Natural Sciences or Electives Credits:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline and including at least 5 credits of a LAB course. At least 10 credits required in physical, earth, and/or biological sciences. Only 5 credits of Mathematics may be used.
Lab Science Recommended:
- BIOL 165 Life: Origins and Adaptations
- PHYS& 114 General Physics with Lab 1
Non-Lab Science Recommended:
- NSCI 101 Evolution of Earth Systems
- NUTR& 101 Nutrition
- PHYS& 100 Physics for Non-Science Majors
Program Elective Credits:
Elective credits may be selected from any of the distribution requirements and elective courses.
Transfer Opportunities:
Associate Biology - Major Related Programs (MRP)/Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)
At Cascadia, we offer an Associate in Biology – Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/Major Related Programs (MRP) that prepares you to transfer to a 4-year university.
Most Major Related Programs (MRP) help you prepare to transfer into high demand bachelor’s degree programs that require specific courses in the first two years. Business, biology, engineering and nursing are a few examples. Each MRP is based on of the statewide transfer agreements: Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) or the Associate in Science-Transfer (AS-T) and can reduce the time it takes to complete a specific bachelor degree pathway.
Or
Associate in Science Track 1 (Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Earth Science)
Cascadia's Associate in Science - Transfer Track 1 is a transfer degree that prepares you to enter a four-year college or university with a major in biological science, environmental, earth, or resource science, chemistry, or geology. You will gain a solid foundation for future studies by completing a range of courses in the sciences and liberal arts, similar to the courses students typically take at a 4-year college or university.
Cascadia College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices provides a pathway to careers in the green industry. Graduates will learn the skills necessary to plan and implement sustainability approaches to how we live and work by managing complex projects for government agencies, private and non-profit organizations, environmental water, energy, and agriculture industries, construction management firms, and educational institutions.
Local Transfer Opportunities:
University of Washington, Bothell
University of Washington, Seattle
View Cascadia’s Transfer Agreements for details of our partnerships with other colleges and universities.
University admissions requirements may vary – consult with the Career and Transfer Office for transfer assistance to plan your career and future educational goals.
Career Possibilities:
Biologists, Natural Science Managers, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Technicians, Biology/Research Scientists, Clinical Research Coordinator.
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry, and more.
Connect with Cascadia’s Career and Transfer Office for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational goals.
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