NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Biology, B.S./B.S. in Ed. (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 NevadaTeach Secondary Education and 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 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken 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 the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Biology, B.S./B.S. in Ed. 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 Student Operations
http://www.unr.edu/transfer

College of Education Advising Center
(775) 784-4298
coeadvisement@unr.edu
WRB 2005

Sierra College Transfer Center
Rocklin Campus L
(916) 660-7481
transferservices@sierracollege.edu
https://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/transfer-center.php

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

Note: If you have declared a major, please refer to the University Catalog for specific college requirements in the Silver Cove Curriculum.

Recommended Schedule

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

Associate’s First Semester (17 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/TMCC Diversity (3 units)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
BIOL 190L - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory (1 unit)

Associate’s Second Semester (14 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *
Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8
BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology (3 units) CO4
BIOL 191L - Intro to Organismal Biology Lab (1 unit) CO4

Associate’s Third Semester (16 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
PHYS 151 - General Physics I (4 units) * OR
PHYS 180 + L- Physics for Scientists and Engineers I + Lab (4 units)
Humanities (3 units)

NVTC 101 - Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching (1 unit) **
NVTC 102 - Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design (1 unit) **
NVTC 201 - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (3 units) CO12 **

Associate’s Fourth Semester (14 units)

CHEM 220 - Introductory Organic Chemistry (4 units) *
PHYS 152 - General Physics II (4 units)* OR
PHYS 181 + L- Physics for Scientists and Engineers II + Lab (4 units)
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units) *

NVTC 202 - Classroom Interactions (3 units) **

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
BIOL 303 - Research Methods (3 units)
BIOL 314 - Ecology and Population Biology (3 units) CO9, CO11
EDRL 451 - Reading and Writing in the Secondary School (3 units)
EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (3 units)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (14 units)

BIOL 315 - Cell Biology (3 units)
BIOL 316 - Comparative Animal Physiology (3 units)
BIOL 394 - Laboratory in Ecology and Population Biology (2 units) CO14 OR
BIOL 395 - Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology (2 units) CO9, CO14
EDRL 473 - Methods for Adolescent and Adult English Learners (3 units)
300-400 Level BIOL Elective (3 units)

Summer Semester (7 units)

General Elective (4 units)

EDUC 447 - Parent Involvement and Family Engagement (P-12 Perspective) (3 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (16 units)

BIOL 415 - Evolution (4 units) CO13
EDUC 413 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education (3 units) CO10, CO11, CO13
NVTC 401 - Project Based Instruction (2 units)
NVTC 491 - Apprentice Teaching A (1 unit)
300-400 Level BIOL Elective (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (7 units)

NVTC 492 - Apprentice Teaching B (7 units) CO14

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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.