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Biology Transfer Plan (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College)

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

  • This information provides only a suggested schedule.
  • Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
  • Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
  • Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
  • Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.

Fall Semester - Year 1

MGCCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1113 EH 101 English Composition I 3
SPT 1113 CA 110 Public Speaking 3
MAT 1313 MA 112 Precalculus Algebra 3
BIO 1134 BLY 121/121L General Biology I/General Biology I Lab 4
History Elective History Elective 3
Total   16

 

Spring Semester - Year 1

MGCCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1123 EH 102 English Composition II 3
Fine Art Elective Fine Art Elective 3
BIO 1144 BLY 122/122L General Biology II/General Biology II Lab 4
Social/Behavioral Elective* Social/Behavioral Elective* 3
MAT 1323 MA 113 Precalculus Trigonometry 3
Total   16

Fall Semester - Year 2

MGCCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Literature Elective Literature Elective 3
Social Science Elective Social Science Elective 3
CHE 1214 CH 131/131L General Chemistry I/General Chemistry I Lab 4
MAT 2323 ST 210 Stat Reason and Application 3
Foreign Language I Foreign Language I 3
Total   16

 

Spring Semester - Year 2

MGCCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Humanities Elective * Humanities Elective * 3
Social Science Elective Social Science Elective 3
CHE 1224 CH 132/132 General Chemistry II/General Chemistry II Lab 4
Foreign Language II Foreign Language II 3
Total   13

 

* Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, students must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence.

Fall Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
CH 201/201L Organic Chem I with Lab 4 Major Requirements
BLY 303 Ecology and Evolution 3 Major Requirements
GY 111/111L or PH 114/114L First course in Geology or Physics 4 or 5 Major Requirements
Minor   3 Minor Requirements
Total   14 or 15  

 

Spring Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
BLY 301 Cell Biology 3 Major Requirements
BLY 302 Genetics 3 Major Requirements
GY 112/112L or PH 115/115L Second course in Geology or Physics 4 or 5 Major Requirements
Minor   3 Minor Requirements
Humanities Elective Humanities Elective 3 II
Total   16 or 17  

Fall Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
Biology Elective 300 level or higher 4 Major Requirements
Biology Elective 300 level or higher 4 Major Requirements
Biology Elective 300 level or higher 3 Major Requirements
Minor   3 Minor Requirements
Minor   3 Minor Requirements
Total   17  

 

Spring Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
Biology Elective 300 level or higher 4 Major Requirements
Biology Elective 300 level or higher 3 Major Requirements
Biology Elective 300 level or higher 3 Major Requirements
Minor   3 Minor Requirements
Minor/Elective   3 Minor Requirements
Total   16