University General Course Catalog 2022-2023 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2022-2023 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. (TMCC)


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S: Transfer Agreements

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

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Science


  • 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 X 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 2
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor

CABNR Advising Center
(775) 784-1634
student_center@cabnr.unr.edu
FA 236

TMCC Academic Advisement 
(775) 673-7062
http://www.tmcc.edu/advisement/
Red Mountain Building, Room 111

TMCC Biology & Community Health Science Department
Dandini Campus, Red Mountain 331
(775) 673-8251
http://www.tmcc.edu/biology/

Recommended Schedule


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

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 * OR
  • CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) CO4L*

  • Fine Arts/TMCC Diversity Recommended:
    • PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) CO7, CO10
  • Humanities (3 units) OR
  • Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8

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) *
  • BIOL 190L - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (1 unit)

  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 * OR
  • CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units) CO4, CO9 *

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology (3 units) CO4 *
  • BIOL 191L - Intro to Organismal Biology Lab (1 unit) CO4L *
  • CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 units) *
  • CHEM 241L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lab I (1 unit)*
  • MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *

  • PHYS 151 - General Physics I (4 units) CO4L * OR

  • PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 * AND
  • PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists/Engineers Lab I (1 unit) CO4L *



Associate’s Fourth Semester (14 units)


  • CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 units) * 
  • CHEM 242L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lab II (1 unit) *

  • PHYS 152 - General Physics II (4 units) CO4L * OR
  • PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 * AND
  • PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists/Engineers Lab I (1 unit) CO4L *

  • Humanities (3 units) OR
  • Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8|

  • Elective (1 unit)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (13-14 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (16-17 units)


Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)


Legend


* 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.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S: Transfer Agreements