Program Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science as a process of trial & error.
Propose hypotheses, make, test and improve predictions using data.
Apply the scientific method: formulate hypotheses, conduct experiments to test those hypotheses.
Analyze qualitative data & analyze quantitative data using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Identify, read and understand scientific literature.
Communicate analysis & conclusions orally and in writing.
Analyze scientific studies & their implications from ecological, social, economic, ethical, and cultural perspectives.
Work collaboratively to design, conduct and evaluate experiments, projects and other course activities.
Demonstrate the ability to place other disciplines in context to biology.
Demonstrate skills in basic light microscopy.
The Biology Transfer Pathway Offers Students a Powerful Option
The opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Biology bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities The curriculum has been specifcally designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities* enter the university with junior-year status All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related feld.
*Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Transfer Pathways
With this transfer pathway, you will be able to transfer to the following majors:
Bemidji State University
Biology - BA, BS
Metropolitan State University
Biology - BA
Minnesota State University, Mankato:
Biology - BS
Minnesota State University, Moorhead:
Biology - BA
Southwest Minnesota State University:
Biology - BA
St Cloud State University:
Life Sciences - BES
Winona State University:
Biology, Allied Health - BS
Biology, Cell & Molecular - BS
Biology, Ecology - BS
Biology, Environmental Science - BS
Universities accepting the transfer pathway are only required to accept all credits if the entire associate of science is completed. If the degree is not completed in its entirety, universities will do a course by course evaluation.
Additional Transfer Pathway agreements have been established by various MN private colleges. Visit mnprivatecolleges.org/transfer for the most up to date information.
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