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What classes will I need at MAC to transfer for a 4-year Biology degree?

Along with the general education courses (English Composition, College algebra, etc.) you will most likely take the following courses at Mineral Area College. Check your transfer institution to confirm the exact requirements as they do vary from school to school.

Biology Classes usually required:

General Biology Botany Zoology

Physical Science classes required for a Biology Degree:

General Chemistry I Biology General Chemistry II Other Science Classes may be used as electives in your special area of interest: Mineral Area College Organic Chemistry I and II Physics Mineral Area College does not discriminate on the Environmental Science and Lab basis or race, color, national origin, gender, Genetics disability, age, religion, creed, or marital or parental Field Biology status. For more information call the Title VI, Title Local Flora IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator at 573-431- Local Fauna 4593 or U.S. Department of Education, Office of Anatomy and Physiology Civil Rights. Microbiology Trigonometry and calculus

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