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Students who follow this academic plan will receive an Associate of Science with a concentration in Biology.

Effective Fall 2023

1st Fall   Hours
COLS 1010 Study, Organize, Succeed 3
ENGL 1010 Composition I 3
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4
BIOL 1110 General Biology I 4
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication 3
    TERM TOTAL 17
Action Items    
  Oct Meet with Success Coach or Advisor 
Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term 
 
  Nov Visit colleges and universities 
Register for next term 
 
1st Spring   Hours
ENGL 1020 Composition II 3
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4
BIOL 1120 General Biology II 4
    PSYC 1030 Introduction to Psychology (Recommended) OR
Social/Behavioral Science Elective1
3
    Humanities Elective 3
    TERM TOTAL 17
Action Items    
  Mar Meet with Success Coach or Advisor   
  April Decide on transfer institution 
Register for next term 
 
2nd Fall   Hours
MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics  OR     3-4
MATH 1720 Precalculus Trigonometry OR  
MATH 1910 Calculus I3  
CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I 4
    Literature Elective 3
    History Elective2 3
    TERM TOTAL 13-14
Action Items    
  Sept Complete Application for Graduation  
  Oct Meet with Faculty Advisor 
Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term
 
  Nov Apply for admission to transfer institution 
Register for next term 
 
2nd Spring   Hours
    Guided Electives4 3-4
CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry II 4
    History Elective2 3
    SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology (Recommended) OR 
Social/Behavioral Science Elective1
3
    Humanities Elective 3
    TERM TOTAL 16-17
Action Items    
  Feb Take Exit Exam (ETS Proficiency Profile)   
  Mar Contact transfer institution about registration/financial aid   
    TOTAL HOURS 63-64

This is a Tennessee Transfer Pathway: www.tntransferpathway.org

1Students who select the Biology TTP with the intention to concentrate in pre-med or other pre-health related fields at the university are strongly recommended to take PSYC 1030 Introduction to Psychology and SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology.

2Students transferring to UTK will need an additional writing intensive communication course (see UTK's website for a list of approved courses). Students transferring to UTK must also complete a sequence of non-U.S. history.

3Students transferring to ETSU, TTU, UTC, and UTS should take MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics. Students transferring to APSU, MTSU, UoM, and UTK should take MATH 1910 Calculus I. Students transferring to TSU should take MATH 1720 Precalculus Trigonometry or higher.

4Students transferring to UTK should take MATH 1920 Calculus II. Students transferring to ETSU should take MATH 1910 Calculus I. Students transferring to TTU or UTC should take MATH 1130 College Algebra or MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra. Students transferring to any other institution should contact an advisor to determine the appropriate elective.

5Students transferring to TTU should contact an advisor to determine the appropriate course; students may not need to take CHEM 2020, depending on the Area of Concentration.

*History courses – students are advised to consult with his/her transfer institution to determine if a particular history course or sequence is required.  

** Students are encouraged to complete Ethics as part of the humanities elective requirement. 

All elective courses should be carefully selected to meet requirements at the transfer institution.

For further information: Mathematics and Sciences Division, 865-354-3000, x4533

http://www.roanestate.edu/?10640-Tennessee-Transfer-Pathway-AS-Biology

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