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2023-2024 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List

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Courses marked with an asterisk* in goals 1-6 will also fulfill requirements in goals 7-10, goal number listed in parenthesis ( ) after course title.

For any additions or changes in the MnTC Course List, see the Advising, Counseling, & Career Center or college website for information.

Goal One: Communication

English

ENGL 1020 - Composition I Credits: 4
OR
ENGL 1021 - Composition I Credits: 4
AND
ENGL 1022 - Composition II Credits: 3

Communication

COMM 1021 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3 (9) *
COMM 1031 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 (7) *
COMM 1041 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3 (9) *
COMM 1051 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3 (8) *

Communication Electives

COMM 2033 - Nonverbal Communication Credits: 3 (7) *
COMM 2071 - Communication and Gender Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 1025 - Technical and Professional Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 2025 - Creative Writing: Popular Publications Credits: 3 (9)*

Goal Two: Critical Thinking

Fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete.

Goal Three: Natural Sciences

All Goal 3 courses contain a traditional lab or lab-like component. (+ indicates traditional lab)

Anthropology

ANTH 1022 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology: Human Origins Credits: 3 (10) *

Biology

BIOL 1020 - Biology Concepts Credits: 4 +
BIOL 1021 - Biology of Women Credits: 3
BIOL 1022 - Human Biology Lab Credits: 1 +
BIOL 1023 - Introduction to Forensic Biology Credits: 4 +
BIOL 1024 - Human Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 1025 - Field Biology Credits: 4 (10) + *
BIOL 1027 - Climate Change Biology Credits: 3 (10) *
BIOL 1029 - Microbes and Society: An Introduction to Microbiology Credits: 4 (10) + *
BIOL 1033 - Introduction to Human Genetics Credits: 3
BIOL 1041 - Principles of Biology I Credits: 5 +
BIOL 1042 - Principles of Biology II Credits: 5 +
BIOL 2028 - Ecology Credits: 4 (10) + *
BIOL 2031 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 +
BIOL 2032 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 +
BIOL 2035 - Microbiology Credits: 3 +

Chemistry

CHEM 1020 - Chemistry Concepts Credits: 4 +
CHEM 1041 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 5 +
CHEM 1042 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 5 +

Earth Science

ESCI 1020 - Earth Science Credits: 4 (10) + *
ESCI 1025 - Environmental Science Credits: 4 (10) + *
ESCI 1030 - Physical Geology Credits: 4 (10) + *
ESCI 1040 - Energy Concepts Credits: 3 (10) *
ESCI 1045 - Energy Concepts Lab Credits: 1 (10) + *
ESCI 1050 - Introduction to Meteorology Credits: 3 (10) *
ESCI 1055 - Meteorology Lab Credits: 1 (10) + *
ESCI 1060 - Introduction to Oceanography Credits: 3 (10) *
ESCI 1070 - Earth History Credits: 4 +
ESCI 1080 - Natural Disasters Credits: 3 (10) *
ESCI 1085 - Natural Disasters Laboratory Credits: 1 (10) + *

Geography

GEOG 1021 - Physical Geography Credits: 3 (10) *

Physics

PHYS 1020 - Physics Concepts Credits: 4 +
PHYS 1030 - Astronomy Concepts Credits: 3
PHYS 1035 - Observational Astronomy Credits: 3 +
PHYS 1041 - General Physics I Credits: 5 +
PHYS 1042 - General Physics II Credits: 5 +
PHYS 1081 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 5 +
PHYS 1082 - Introductory Physics II Credits: 5 +

Goal Four: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

Mathematics

MATH 1025 - Statistics Credits: 4
MATH 1030 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Credits: 3
MATH 1050 - Finite Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 1061 - College Algebra I Credits: 4
MATH 1062 - College Algebra II with Trigonometry Credits: 5
MATH 1070 - Survey of Calculus Credits: 4
MATH 1081 - Single Variable Calculus I Credits: 5
MATH 1082 - Single Variable Calculus II Credits: 5

Philosophy

PHIL 1041 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3

Goal Five: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Anthropology

ANTH 1023 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3 (8) *
ANTH 2031 - Sex and Gender Credits: 3 (8) *
ANTH 2061 - Anthropology of Human Nature Credits: 3 (10) *

Communication

COMM 1061 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: 3 (9) *

Economics

ECON 1021 - Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 1023 - Microeconomics Credits: 3

Gender Studies

GNDR 1061 - Introduction to Gender Studies Credits: 3 (9) *
GNDR 1071 - Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies Credits: 3 (7) *
GNDR 2061 - Gender in Global Perspective Credits: 3 (8) *
GNDR 2081 - Gender and Public Power Credits: 3 (9) *

Geography

GEOG 1023 - Human Geography Credits: 3 (8) *
GEOG 1031 - World Geography Credits: 3 (8) *
GEOG 1041 - Minnesota Geography Credits: 3 (5) *
GEOG 2010 - Geography of the World Economy Credits: 3 (8) *

Global Studies

GST 2010 - Introduction to Global Studies Credits: 3 (8) *

History

HIST 1031 - U.S. History to 1865 Credits: 4 (7) *
HIST 1032 - U.S. History since 1865 Credits: 4 (7) *
HIST 1035 - Minnesota History Credits: 3 (9) *
HIST 1040 - Asian American History Credits: 3 (7)*
HIST 1045 - Environmental History of the United States Credits: 3 (10)*
HIST 1051 - East Asia Since 1600 Credits: 3 (8) *
HIST 1060 - World History to 1500 Credits: 4 (8) *
HIST 1061 - World History since 1500 Credits: 4 (8) *
HIST 2041 - Myths in U.S. History Credits: 3 (9) *
HIST 2043 - United States Since 1945 Credits: 3 (9) *
HIST 2051 - Modern World Conflicts and Crises Credits: 3 (9) *
HIST 2053 - Southeast Asia and the Vietnam War Credits: 3 (8) *
HIST 2066 - Women in America Since 1890 Credits: 3 (7) *

Linguistics

LING 1030 - Introduction to English Language Analysis Credits: 3 (7) *

Political Science

POLS 1020 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3 (9) *
POLS 1031 - American Government Credits: 3 (9) *
POLS 1033 - State and Local Government Credits: 3 (9) *
POLS 1035 - Constitutional Law Credits: 3 (9) *

Psychology

PSYC 1020 - General Psychology Credits: 4
PSYC 1030 - Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3
PSYC 1041 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Credits: 4 (7) *
PSYC 2001 - Brain Science Foundations Credits: 1
PSYC 2002 - Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll Credits: 1
PSYC 2003 - Sensation, Movement, and Language Credits: 1
PSYC 2004 - Thinking, Sleep, and Mental Disorders Credits: 1
PSYC 2021 - Psychological Disorders Credits: 3 (7) *
PSYC 2030 - Social Psychology Credits: 3 (9)*
PSYC 2043 - Child Development Credits: 3 (8) *
PSYC 2044 - Adolescent Development Credits: 3 (9) *
PSYC 2045 - Adulthood, Aging and Death Credits: 3 (9) *

Sociology

SOC 1020 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (7) *
SOC 1033 - Sociology of Families in Crisis Credits: 3 (7) *
SOC 1041 - Sociology of Social Problems Credits: 3 (9) *
SOC 1080 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Credits: 3 (9) *
SOC 2031 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 3 (7) *
SOC 2051 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3 (7) *
SOC 2053 - Sociology of Disability Credits: 3 (7) *
SOC 2071 - Mind, Self, and Society Credits: 3 (7) *
SOC 2087 - Criminology and Criminal Behavior Credits: 3 (8) *

Goal Six: Humanities and Fine Arts

Art

ART 1020 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 (8) *
ART 1021 - Art History of the Western World: Pre-History to Gothic Europe Credits: 3 (8) *
ART 1022 - Art History of the Western World: Renaissance Europe to Post-Modern Credits: 3 (8) *
ART 1024 - Foundation 2D Design Credits: 3
ART 1025 - Foundation 3D Design Credits: 3
ART 1026 - Foundation Digital Art Studio Credits: 3
ART 1030 - Introduction to Photography Credits: 3
ART 1031 - Photography 1: Darkroom and Digital Credits: 3
ART 1041 - Foundation Drawing 1 Credits: 3
ART 1051 - Introduction to Painting Credits: 3
ART 1071 - Introduction to Ceramics Credits: 3
ART 2021 - History of Photography Credits: 3 (8) *
ART 2031 - Photography: Darkroom Credits: 3
ART 2032 - Photography: Digital Credits: 3

Chinese

CHIN 1011 - Beginning Chinese I Credits: 5 (8)*
CHIN 1012 - Beginning Chinese II Credits: 5 (8)*

English (Literature)

ENGL 2011 - American Literature to 1900 Credits: 3 (7)*
ENGL 2012 - American Literature: 1900 to Present Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 2013 - African American Literature Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 2014 - Minnesota Writers Credits: 3 (7)*
ENGL 2015 - American Indian Literature Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 2018 - Introduction to Folklore Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 2019 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 2031 - British Literature: Medieval to Romantic Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2032 - British Literature: Romantic to Present Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2035 - Shakespeare Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2043 - Literature and Film: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 2051 - Modern World Literature Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2052 - Contemporary World Literature Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2055 - Mythology Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2057 - An Introduction to African Literature Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2058 - Middle Eastern Literature Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2061 - Women in Literature: British & Colonial Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2062 - Women in Literature: American Credits: 3 (9) *
ENGL 2063 - Women in Literature: World Voices Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2065 - LGBTQ+ Literature Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 2071 - Children’s Literature: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 2072 - Comics: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 2073 - Short Novel: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 2075 - Science Fiction and Fantasy: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3 (9)*
ENGL 2076 - Climate Fiction: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3 (10)*
ENGL 2083 - Latin American Literature Credits: 3 (8) *
ENGL 2095 - Ethics and Environments: The Literature of Place Credits: 3 (10) *

English Electives (Non-literature)

ENGL 1027 - Creative Writing: Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 2024 - Creative Writing: Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 2026 - Creative Writing: Memoir & Nonfiction Credits: 3
ENGL 2028 - Creative Writing: Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 2029 - Creative Writing: Screenwriting Credits: 3 (7) *
ENGL 2030 - Contemporary Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 3

Humanities

HUM 1021 - Introduction to the Humanities: Europe and the U.S. Credits: 4 (8) *
HUM 1025 - Introduction to the Humanities: A World View Credits: 4 (8) *
HUM 1030 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish Speaking Peoples Credits: 3 (8) *
HUM 1031 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: the Americas Credits: 3 (8) *
HUM 1040 - Culture and Civilization of Chinese Speaking Peoples Credits: 3 (8) *
HUM 1041 - The Art of Film Credits: 3 (8) *
HUM 1043 - International Film Credits: 3 (8)*
HUM 1045 - American Film Credits: 3 (7) *
HUM 1051 - African American Cultural Perspectives Credits: 3 (7) *
HUM 1055 - Hip-Hop: Culture, History, and Global Impact Credits: 3 (8) *
HUM 2061 - Women in the Arts Credits: 3 (7) *

Music

MUSC 1030 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Enjoyment of Classical Music Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Popular Music in American Society Credits: 3 (7) *
MUSC 1060 - Songwriting Credits: 3
MUSC 1061 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 2051 - World Music Credits: 3 (8) *

Philosophy

PHIL 1021 - Introduction to Western Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 1025 - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy Credits: 3 (8) *
PHIL 1031 - Ethics Credits: 3 (9) *
PHIL 1035 - Biomedical Ethics Credits: 3 (9) *
PHIL 1051 - World Religions Credits: 3 (8) *
PHIL 2032 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3 (10) *
PHIL 2051 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3 (8) *

Spanish

SPAN 1011 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture I Credits: 5 (8) *
SPAN 1012 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture II Credits: 5 (8) *
SPAN 2021 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture I Credits: 5 (8) *
SPAN 2022 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture II Credits: 5 (8) *

Theatre

THTR 1020 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 (8) *
THTR 1031 - Beginning Acting Credits: 3
THTR 1033 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3
THTR 1041 - Theatre Production and Design Credits: 4
THTR 1071 - Musical Theatre Credits: 3 (7) *
THTR 1081 - World of Drama Credits: 3 (7) *

Goals 7, 8, 9, 10- Theme Goals:

Credits in each of Goals 7-10 may be fulfilled with courses listed under Goals 1-6 above (denoted with an asterisk) OR by completing additional coursework from the following lists. (One course may fulfill a maximum of two goals, but the credits are only counted once.)

Goal Seven: Human Diversity

Communication

COMM 1031 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 (1)
COMM 2033 - Nonverbal Communication Credits: 3 (1)
COMM 2071 - Communication and Gender Credits: 3 (1)

English

ENGL 2011 - American Literature to 1900 Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2012 - American Literature: 1900 to Present Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2013 - African American Literature Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2014 - Minnesota Writers Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2015 - American Indian Literature Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2018 - Introduction to Folklore Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2019 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2029 - Creative Writing: Screenwriting Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2065 - LGBTQ+ Literature Credits: 3 (6)

Gender Studies

GNDR 1071 - Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies Credits: 3 (5)

History

HIST 1031 - U.S. History to 1865 Credits: 4 (5)
HIST 1032 - U.S. History since 1865 Credits: 4 (5)
HIST 1040 - Asian American History Credits: 3 (5)
HIST 2066 - Women in America Since 1890 Credits: 3 (5)

Humanities

HUM 1045 - American Film Credits: 3 (6)
HUM 1051 - African American Cultural Perspectives Credits: 3 (6)
HUM 2061 - Women in the Arts Credits: 3 (6)

Linguistics

LING 1030 - Introduction to English Language Analysis Credits: 3 (5)

Music

MUSC 1045 - Popular Music in American Society Credits: 3 (6)

Psychology

PSYC 1041 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Credits: 4 (5)

Sociology

SOC 1020 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (5)
SOC 1033 - Sociology of Families in Crisis Credits: 3 (5)
SOC 2031 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 3 (5)
SOC 2051 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3 (5)
SOC 2053 - Sociology of Disability Credits: 3 (5)
SOC 2071 - Mind, Self, and Society Credits: 3 (5)

Theater

THTR 1071 - Musical Theatre Credits: 3 (6)
THTR 1081 - World of Drama Credits: 3 (6)

Goal Eight: Global Perspective

Anthropology

ANTH 1023 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3 (5)
ANTH 2031 - Sex and Gender Credits: 3 (5)

Art

ART 1020 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 (6)
ART 1021 - Art History of the Western World: Pre-History to Gothic Europe Credits: 3 (6)
ART 1022 - Art History of the Western World: Renaissance Europe to Post-Modern Credits: 3 (6)
ART 2021 - History of Photography Credits: 3 (6)

Chinese

CHIN 1011 - Beginning Chinese I Credits: 5 (6)
CHIN 1012 - Beginning Chinese II Credits: 5 (6)

Communication

COMM 1051 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3 (1)

English

ENGL 2031 - British Literature: Medieval to Romantic Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2032 - British Literature: Romantic to Present Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2035 - Shakespeare Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2051 - Modern World Literature Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2052 - Contemporary World Literature Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2055 - Mythology Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2057 - An Introduction to African Literature Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2058 - Middle Eastern Literature Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2061 - Women in Literature: British & Colonial Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2063 - Women in Literature: World Voices Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2083 - Latin American Literature Credits: 3 (6)

Gender Studies

GNDR 2061 - Gender in Global Perspective Credits: 3 (5)

Geography

GEOG 1023 - Human Geography Credits: 3 (5)
GEOG 1031 - World Geography Credits: 3 (5)
GEOG 2010 - Geography of the World Economy Credits: 3 (5)

Global Studies

GST 2010 - Introduction to Global Studies Credits: 3 (5)

History

HIST 1051 - East Asia Since 1600 Credits: 3 (5)
HIST 1060 - World History to 1500 Credits: 4 (5)
HIST 1061 - World History since 1500 Credits: 4 (5)
HIST 2053 - Southeast Asia and the Vietnam War Credits: 3 (5)

Humanities

HUM 1021 - Introduction to the Humanities: Europe and the U.S. Credits: 4 (6)
HUM 1025 - Introduction to the Humanities: A World View Credits: 4 (6)
HUM 1030 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish Speaking Peoples Credits: 3 (6)
HUM 1031 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: the Americas Credits: 3 (6)
HUM 1040 - Culture and Civilization of Chinese Speaking Peoples Credits: 3 (6)
HUM 1041 - The Art of Film Credits: 3
HUM 1043 - International Film Credits: 3 (6)
HUM 1055 - Hip-Hop: Culture, History, and Global Impact Credits: 3 (6)

Music

MUSC 2051 - World Music Credits: 3 (6)

Philosophy

PHIL 1025 - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy Credits: 3 (6)
PHIL 1051 - World Religions Credits: 3 (6)
PHIL 2051 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3 (6)

Psychology

PSYC 2043 - Child Development Credits: 3 (5)

Sociology

SOC 2087 - Criminology and Criminal Behavior Credits: 3 (5)

Spanish

SPAN 1011 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture I Credits: 5 (6)
SPAN 1012 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture II Credits: 5 (6)
SPAN 2021 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture I Credits: 5 (6)
SPAN 2022 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture II Credits: 5 (6)

Theatre

THTR 1020 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 (6)

Goal Nine: Ethical and Civic Responsibility

Communication

COMM 1021 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3 (1)
COMM 1041 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3 (1)
COMM 1061 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: 3 (5)

English

ENGL 2025 - Creative Writing: Popular Publications Credits: 3 (1)
ENGL 2062 - Women in Literature: American Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2075 - Science Fiction and Fantasy: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3 (6)
ENGL 2077 - Mystery: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3 (6)

Gender Studies

GNDR 1061 - Introduction to Gender Studies Credits: 3 (5)
GNDR 2081 - Gender and Public Power Credits: 3 (5)

History

HIST 1035 - Minnesota History Credits: 3 (5)
HIST 2041 - Myths in U.S. History Credits: 3 (5)
HIST 2043 - United States Since 1945 Credits: 3 (5)
HIST 2051 - Modern World Conflicts and Crises Credits: 3 (5)

Philosophy

PHIL 1031 - Ethics Credits: 3 (6)
PHIL 1035 - Biomedical Ethics Credits: 3 (6)

Political Science

POLS 1020 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3 (5)
POLS 1031 - American Government Credits: 3 (5)
POLS 1033 - State and Local Government Credits: 3 (5)
POLS 1035 - Constitutional Law Credits: 3 (5)

Psychology

PSYC 2030 - Social Psychology Credits: 3 (5)
PSYC 2044 - Adolescent Development Credits: 3 (5)
PSYC 2045 - Adulthood, Aging and Death Credits: 3 (5)

Sociology

SOC 1041 - Sociology of Social Problems Credits: 3 (5)
SOC 1080 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Credits: 3 (5)

Goal Ten: People and the Environment

Anthropology

ANTH 1022 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology: Human Origins Credits: 3 (3)
ANTH 2061 - Anthropology of Human Nature Credits: 3 (5)

Biology

BIOL 1025 - Field Biology Credits: 4 (3)
BIOL 1027 - Climate Change Biology Credits: 3 (3)
BIOL 1029 - Microbes and Society: An Introduction to Microbiology Credits: 4 (3)
BIOL 2028 - Ecology Credits: 4 (3)

Earth Science

ESCI 1020 - Earth Science Credits: 4 (3)
ESCI 1025 - Environmental Science Credits: 4 (3)
ESCI 1030 - Physical Geology Credits: 4 (3)
ESCI 1040 - Energy Concepts Credits: 3 (3)
ESCI 1045 - Energy Concepts Lab Credits: 1 (3)
ESCI 1050 - Introduction to Meteorology Credits: 3 (3)
ESCI 1055 - Meteorology Lab Credits: 1 (3)
ESCI 1060 - Introduction to Oceanography Credits: 3 (3)
ESCI 1080 - Natural Disasters Credits: 3 (3)
ESCI 1085 - Natural Disasters Laboratory Credits: 1 (3)

English

ENGL 2076 - Climate Fiction: Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3 (6)*
ENGL 2095 - Ethics and Environments: The Literature of Place Credits: 3 (6)

Geography

GEOG 1021 - Physical Geography Credits: 3 (3)
GEOG 1041 - Minnesota Geography Credits: 3 (5)

History

HIST 1045 - Environmental History of the United States Credits: 3 (5)

Philosophy

PHIL 2032 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3 (6)

* course also fulfills a theme goal
+ traditional lab science course

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