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Program checklist · AS

Biology Transfer Pathway, AS

Anoka-Ramsey Community College · Coon Rapids, MN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
AS
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
26.1310
Credits (computed from items)
181-194
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
172963
CourseShelf checklist
CK_172963_46ee8b53
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements: 30 Credits

3 items
  1. BIOL 1106
    4
  2. BIOL 1107
    4
  3. BIOL 2202
    4

Choose one of the Restricted Biology Electives

3 items
  1. BIOL 2201
    4
  2. BIOL 2208
    4
  3. BIOL 2209
    4

Choose at least 14 credits from additional Math and Science electives

16 items
  1. BIOL 1103
    3
  2. BIOL 1133
    1
  3. BIOL 2201
    4
  4. BIOL 2206
    4
  5. BIOL 2207
    4
  6. BIOL 2208
    4
  7. BIOL 2209
    4
  8. BIOL 2230
    2
  9. CHEM 2061
    5
  10. CHEM 2062
    5
  11. MATH 1114
    4
  12. MATH 1400
    5
  13. MATH 1401
    5
  14. PHYS 1317
    5
  15. PHYS 1327
    6
  16. PHYS 1328
    6

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits

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    Goal 01: Communication

    0 items

      A. Written (one course required)

      3 items
      1. Select one:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ENGL 1120
        4
      3. ENGL 1121
        4

      B. Oral (one course required)

      4 items
      1. Select one:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CMST 1110
        3
      3. CMST 2215
        3
      4. CMST 2220
        3

      Goal 02: Critical Thinking

      0 items

        Goal 03: Natural Sciences

        2 items
        1. CHEM 1061
          4
        2. CHEM 1062
          4

        Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

        2 items
        1. MATH 1200
          3
        2. Choose MATH course (higher than MATH 1200)
          Not resolved to a course
          4-5

        Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

        1 item
        1. MnTC Goal 05 Course List
          Not resolved to a course

        Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts

        1 item
        1. MnTC Goal 06 Course List
          Not resolved to a course

        Goal 07: Human Diversity, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States

        0 items

          Goal 08: Global Perspective

          0 items

            Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility

            0 items

              Goal 10: People and the Environment

              0 items

                Program Information

                0 items

                  Program Goals

                  4 items
                  1. Demonstrate comprehension of biological systems at all levels of biological organization;
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. Apply the scientific method within course investigations;
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Communicate biological data, analyses, and interpretations orally and/or in writing; and
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Demonstrate application of critical thinking in classroom, field, and laboratory studies
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Degree Specifics

                  9 items
                  1. A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Satisfy residency requirements.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. Completion of specific degree requirements.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. Each state university has specific program requirements for completion. Please speak with your advisor about requirements at receiving institutions.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  9. The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Minnesota State Universities - Designated Degrees

                  6 items
                  1. Bemidji State University: Biology BA, Biology BS
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. Metropolitan State University: Biology BA
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Minnesota State University, Mankato: Biology BS
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Southwest Minnesota State University: Biology BA
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. St. Cloud State University: Biology-Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution BS
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. Winona State University: Biology BS (Allied Health, Cell & Molecular, Ecology, Environmental Science)
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Pathway Plan

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                    Semester One (14-15 Credits)

                    4 items
                    1. BIOL 1106
                      4
                    2. CHEM 1061
                      4
                    3. MATH 1200
                      3
                    4. General Ed/MnTC
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3-4

                    Semester Two (14-15 Credits)

                    4 items
                    1. BIOL 1107
                      4
                    2. CHEM 1062
                      4
                    3. MATH Elective
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3-5
                    4. General Ed/MnTC
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3-4

                    Semester Three (15-16 Credits)

                    3 items
                    1. BIOL 2202
                      4
                    2. Restricted Biology Elective OR Additional Math/Science Elective.
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4-6
                    3. General Ed/MnTC
                      Not resolved to a course
                      7-8

                    Semester Four (15-16 Credits)

                    3 items
                    1. Restricted Biology Elective OR Additional Math/Science Elective.
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4-6
                    2. Additional Math/Science Elective
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4-6
                    3. General Ed/MnTC
                      Not resolved to a course
                      7-8

                    Note

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                      Source. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.anokaramsey.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=457. Captured page pages/0032.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.