Biology Transfer Plan (Northwest Florida State College)
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Northwest Florida State 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.
Year 1
Fall Semester - Year 1
| NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | EH 101 English Composition I | 3 |
| SPC 1608 | CA 110 Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAC 1140 | MA 112 Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| BSC 1010C | BLY 121/121L General Biology I/General Biology I Lab | 4 |
| History Elective | History Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Spring Semester - Year 1
| NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1102 | EH 102 English Composition II | 3 |
| MUH 1001 or THE 2000 | MUL 101 Intro to Music or DRA 110 Intro to Theatre | 3 |
| BSC 1011C | BLY 122/122L General Biology II/General Biology II Lab | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Elective* | Social/Behavioral Elective* | 3 |
| MAC 1114 | MA 113 Precalculus Trigonometry | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Year 2
Fall Semester - Year 2
| NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Elective | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| CHM 1045C | CH 131/131L General Chemistry I/General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| STA 2023 | ST 210 Stat Reason and Application | 3 |
| Foreign Language I | Foreign Language I | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Spring Semester - Year 2
| NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Elective * | Humanities Elective * | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| CHM 1046C | 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.
Year 3
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 |
Year 4
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 |