Biology AOC Curriculum Map

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. Critical courses and other milestones are indicated with a ♦. Completion of these specific courses and/or special requirements may be necessary for timely progress through a major. Additional information and reminders are indicated with a ►.

To view your academic plan and track progress, visit DegreeWorks. Contact Academic Advising with questions or for assistance in revising your academic plan.

Course Sequence - Complete in Order Listed

When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

For Program Electives, select from course options listed in Program Electives. Electives should be selected based on intended transfer institution, please consult with the Program Coordinator to determine appropriate electives. Courses cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement.

This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 30 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.

CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s). ♦
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
MATH 251 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s).
►You’re making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecules and Cells 4 Credit(s).
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): MATH 153 or MATH 252
►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.
BIOL 111 - Evolution and Ecology 4 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): GLBL 101 (Diversity-approved)
Arts and Humanities General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): PHIL 103 or PHIL 240 (Diversity-approved)
Program Requirement: Chemistry or Physics Sequence 4 Credit(s).
→ CHEM 200 and CHEM 201 or PHYS 101 or PHYS 151 (first of a sequence)
►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.
BIOL 251 - Genetics 4 Credit(s).
Program Requirement: Chemistry or Physics Sequence 4 Credit(s).
→ CHEM 202 and CHEM 203 or PHYS 102 or PHYS 251 (second of a sequence)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): ECON 163
Program Elective 4 Credit(s).
Program Elective 4 Credit(s).

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.

Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.