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Biology, B.S. (TMCC)


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Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology by following the course of study described below.  

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Science, Biology Emphasis


  • A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 60 units must be taken at a 4-year institution with a minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
  • Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
  • To find out how other courses transfer, visit Transferology.
  • See the Biology, B.S. program description  for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Contact Information


University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Center
(775) 784-4700 option 3
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor

Biology Department
(775)784-6188
https://www.unr.edu/biology
FA 147

TMCC Counseling Center
(775) 673-7060
http://www.tmcc.edu/counseling
Red Mountain Building, Room 325

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and TMCC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer.  Talk with an academic advisor at TMCC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

Approved substitutions for bachelor’s degree requirements: 

  • TMCC: BIOL 190, 190L, 191, 191L = UNR: BIOL 190, 191, 192.

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
  • ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students (3 units)
     
  • MATH 127 - Pre-Calculus II (3 units) CO2 *
  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4L *
  • Fine Arts (3 units)
  • Elective (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
  • ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
     
  • MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
  • BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units) CO4 * AND
  • BIOL 190L - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory (1 unit) CO4L *
  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *

NOTE: BIOL 190, 190L, 191, and 191L satisfy BIOL 190, 191, and 192 at UNR. C- or better required as a prerequisite to BIOL 300 at UNR.

Associate’s Third Semester (14-15 units)


  • (3 units) **
  • OR

  • CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 units) * AND
  • CHEM 241L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lab I (1 unit) *
  •  

  • BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology (3 units) CO4 * AND
  • BIOL 191L - Intro to Organismal Biology Lab (1 unit) CO4 *
  • PHYS 151 - General Physics I (4 units) CO4L *
  • Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8
  • NOTE: Some professional schools require CHEM 341/342 at UNR through Silver State Transfer Program. Please see an Academic Advisor.

Associate’s Fourth Semester (14-15 units)


Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)


  • (4 units) CO13
  • Upper-Division Biology Electives (6 units)
  • General Electives (5 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.

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