Biology, Science Transfer Pattern

General Education - 38 Credits

Program Requirements - 12 Credits

• CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits.
• CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits.
• CHEM 123 - General Chemistry II 3 Credits.
• CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits.
• BIOL 251 - Genetics 4 Credits.

Program Electives - 4 Credits

Choose at least 4 credits

• BIOL 104 - Introductory Botany 4 Credits.
• BIOL 106 - Zoology 4 Credits.
• BIOL 230 - Microbiology 4 Credits.

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• CHEM 200 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits. *

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• CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits. *

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• CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits. *

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• CHEM 203 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits. *

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• MATH 252 - Calculus II 4 Credits.

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• PHYS 151 - General Physics I 4 Credits. *

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• PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credits. *

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• PHYS 251 - General Physics II 4 Credits. *

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• PHYS 102 - Fundamentals of Physics II 4 Credits. *

Other Electives - 8 Credits

(Additional program electives may be chosen.)

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 62**

*Required by most 4-year Biology Programs
Note: Students that intend to transfer to a Biology Bachelor’s program should seek recommendations for their CCBC coursework from the transfer advisor for the institutions they intend to transfer to.

**A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for this degree to 63 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

1. apply biological principles required for entry into general biology, botany, zoology, ecology/environmental sciences, microbiology, agriculture, forestry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or marine biology and professional health programs such as pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary medicine;
2. make and record observations and accurate measurements in an investigative laboratory setting using the scientific method;
3. communicate the results of laboratory investigations, orally and in writing, in a thorough and accurate manner;
4. use technology to gather and analyze data and/or to perform biologically relevant calculations;
5. utilize biological terminology to explain, orally and in writing, the molecular perspective of biology;
6. develop and apply biological and scientific literacy to everyday life;
7. apply biological principles as they relate to cells and organisms of the three biological domains;
8. apply the principles of evolution and genetics as they relate to cells and organisms of the three biological domains; and
9. apply concepts of chemistry to biological questions.

Transfer Pattern Description:

This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Biology. Beyond the General Education requirements and options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.

Biology is the study of living organisms, their structure, life processes, and their interactions with each other and their environment. A major in the biological sciences is recommended for students interested in pursuing further study in biology, botany, zoology, ecology/environmental sciences, microbiology, agriculture, forestry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics or marine biology. This pattern also provides an excellent foundation for studies in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and pre-veterinary medicine and may qualify students for positions as biology laboratory technicians. The sequence of courses may be taken on a full-time or a part-time basis. Some classes are offered both day and evening.

Semester Sequence

• Biology, Science Transfer Pattern Semester Sequence