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Biology Transfer from MGCCC

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.
MGCCC/USM Biological Sciences
Associate of Science Degree Pathway
Biological Sciences, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
BSC 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
ENG 1113 or 1114 3 ENG 101
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
Select 1: ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213, 
ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113,
PSY 1513,  SOC 2113
(PSY 1513 and SOC 2113 are recommended)
3 ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,
MUS 1113, SPT 2233
3 ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613 3 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,
PHI 171, REL 131
MAT 1313 or higher level math 3 MAT 101 or higher level math
CHE 2423/L 4 CHE 255/L
BIO 2414/L 4 BSC 201/L
CHE 2434/L 4 CHE 256/L
PHY 2414/L 4 PHY 111/L
MAT 1613  6 MAT 167 + 1 or more higher level math
PHY 2524/L 4 PHY 112/L
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 60  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
BSC 360 3 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L, CHE 106/L, CHE 107/L; organic chemistry recommended
BSC 340 3 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L, CHE 106/L
BSC Elective                                      (must be 300/400 level) 3  
PSY 360 3  
BSC 282/L 4 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L, CHE 106/L
BSC 370 3 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L and BSC 111/L, CHE 106/L; organic chemistry recommended
BSC 226/L 4  
Select 1: CMS 111, CMS 305, CMS 320, CMS 330 3  
BSC 197 1  
General Electives 17-20 Any combination of courses to satisfy the 124 hour degree requirement
BSC Lab/Lecture                                    (must be 300/400 level) 11-12  
Select 1: BSC 450, BSC 451, BSC 452, BSC 453, BSC 487/L 3-4 See bulletin for prerequisites.
BSC 497 1 Must be taken senior year
Select 1: ENG 333, BSC 345, BSC 435 (2 hrs), BSC 441, BSC 442, BSC 455, BSC 463 2-3  
Required Hours from USM 64  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
Plus any additional requirements not satisfied at MGCCC.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM.
See official university bulletin for further details.
MGCCC/USM Biological Sciences
Associate of Arts Degree Pathway
Biological Sciences, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
BSC 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
ENG 1113 3 ENG 101
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
Select 2: SOC 2213, HPR 1213, ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113, PSY 1513,  SOC 2113
(PSY 1513 and SOC 2113 are recommended)
6 Select 2:  ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,
MUS 1113, SPT 2233
3 ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
Select 2: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613  6 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,
PHI 171, REL 131
MAT 1313 or higher level math 3 MAT 101 or higher level math
CHE 2423/L 4 CHE 255/L
BIO 2414/L 4 BSC 201/L
CHE 2434/L 4 CHE 256/L
PHY 2414/L 4 PHY 111/L
Select 1: BAD 2533, CSC 1123 3 APT 361, CSC 101
MAT 1613  3 MAT 167 
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 62  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
BSC 360 3 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L and BSC 111/L,                CHE 106/L, CHE 107/L; organic chemistry recommended
PHY 112/L 4 Prerequisite(s): PHY 111/L. 
BSC 340 3 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L and BSC 111/L,              CHE 106/L
BSC Elective                                   (must be 300/400) 3  
PSY 360 3  
BSC 282/L 4 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L and BSC 111/L,                CHE 106/L
BSC 370 3 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L and BSC 111/L,               CHE 106/L; organic chemistry recommended
BSC 226/L 4  
Select 1: CMS 111, CMS 305, CMS 320, CMS 330 3  
General Electives 12-14 Any combination of courses to satisfy the 124 hour  degree requirement.
BSC Lab/Lecture
(must be 300/400 level)
11-12  
Select 1: BSC 450, BSC 451, BSC 452, BSC 453, BSC 487/L 3-4 See bulletin for prerequisites.
BSC 497 1 Must be taken senior year
Select 1: ENG 333, BSC 345, BSC 435 (2 hrs), BSC 441, BSC 442, BSC 455, BSC 463 2-3  
BSC 197 1  
     
Required Hours from USM 62  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
Plus any additional requirements not satisfied at MGCCC.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM.
See official university bulletin for further details.