Biology, Science Transfer Pattern

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

General Education Requirements and Electives - 30 Credits

Program Requirements and Electives - 30 Credits

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101  in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

**In order to take CHEM 121 /CHEM 122 , students must have done one of the following:

• Completed CHEM 107  and CHEM 108  with a grade of C or better, OR
• Passed the Chemistry placement exam and completed or tested out of (ENGL 052 and RDNG 052) or ACLT 052, and MATH 083, OR
• Received permission from the Physical Sciences department chair.

***In order to take PHYS 151 , students must have completed MATH 251  with a C or higher and done one of the following:

• Completed high school Physics, OR
• Completed PHYS 101  with a grade of C or better, OR
• Received permission from the Physical Sciences department chair.

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.

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.