Associate in Biology, DTA/MRP
DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT/ MAJOR RELATED PROGRAM
BIOLOGY
Length
6 quarters (2 years)
Format
In-Person | MV Campus
Degree Type
Transfer Ready Degree
The Associate in Biology Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program degree is intended to prepare students to transfer to Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities and many private colleges with junior standing and the majority of the prerequisites for a Biology major completed.
Selecting and planning courses with a science advisor is strongly recommended to ensure a seamless transition to a Biology major program at a specific university or four-year college. Students are encouraged to check with the transfer institution early in their decision process to confirm degree requirements of baccalaureate college of choice.
Notes on Application to a University or College
- Admission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university or universities to which they plan to apply for transfer admission.
- Certain schools may have additional - university-specific requirements that are not prerequisites to admission to the Biology major, but will need to be completed prior to graduation. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institutional requirements is highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution-specific graduation requirement.
- Certain schools may have additional - university-specific requirements for admission to the institution that are not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements.
Sample Career Options
The information above reflects the 2026-2027 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information.
Graduates of the AA-DTA program will be able to:
Natural Sciences Outcomes
- Collect and analyze data and interpret the results from scientific investigations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline.
- Demonstrate scientific literacy.
Social Sciences Outcomes
- Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.
- Explain the variables that influence the structure of cultures and societies.
- Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives.
Humanities Outcomes
- Apply skills, terms, concepts, research and/or analysis methods to express ideas within the humanities.
- Analyze and/or interpret creative and communicative expressions of the humanities.
Physical Education Outcomes
- Develop mental and physical health through movement.
- Gain knowledge of body systems and demonstrate skills necessary to pass national or state certification tests for emergency response.
- Obtain and apply science-based knowledge to support personal fitness, health, and well-being.
Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended
quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses
align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you
create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with
an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.
94 Credits
First Year
1st Quarter
- CHEM& 161 - General Chem w/Lab I Credits: 5
- CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: 2
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
- MATH& 141 - Precalculus I Credits: 5
Total Credits: 17
2nd Quarter
- CHEM& 162 - General Chem w/Lab II Credits: 5
- MATH& 142 - Precalculus II Credits: 5
- ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: 5
or
- ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing Credits: 5
Total Credits: 15
3rd Quarter
- CHEM& 163 - General Chem w/Lab III Credits: 5
- Humanities course Credits: 5
- Preferably in Learning Community format. Suggested: ART 100, DRMA 101, ENGL 112, ENGL 115, MUSC 105, PHIL 101, PHIL 215, or World Language. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Quantitative Skills course Credits: 5
Suggested: MATH& 151 or MATH& 146. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 15
Second Year
4th Quarter
- BIOL& 221 - Majors Ecology/Evolution Credits: 5
- CHEM& 241 - Organic Chem I Credits: 4
- PE Activity Credit: 1
- Social Science Course Credits: 5
Suggested: ANTH 206, ECON 101, GEOG 100, HIST&, PSYC& 100, POLS& 101, or SOSC 100. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 15
5th Quarter
- BIOL& 222 - Majors Cell/Molecular Biology Credits: 5
- CMST& 210:E - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
- BIOL 295 - Biology Integrative Experience Seminar Credits: 2
- Social Science Course Credits: 5
Suggested: ANTH& 206, ECON 101, GEOG& 100, HIST&, PSYC& 100, POLS& 101, or SOSC 100. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 17
6th Quarter
- BIOL& 223 - Majors Organismal Physiology Credits: 5
- Social Science Course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Suggested: ANTH 206, ECON 101, GEOG 100, HIST&, PSYC 100, POLS 101, or SOSC 100. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Humanities Course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Suggested: ART 100, DRMA 101, ENGL 112, ENGL 115, MUSC 105, PHIL 101, PHIL 215, or World Language. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 15