Biology Transfer Plan
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Jones 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.
| Recommended Courses to Take at PRCC | ||
| PRCC Course | Credit | USM Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 1313 or higher level math | 3 | MAT 101 or higher level math |
| MAT 1613 | 3 | MAT 167 |
| ENG 1113 or 1114 | 3-4 | ENG 101 |
| ENG 1123 | 3 | ENG 102 |
| BSC 1113/L | 4 | BSC 110/L |
| BIO 1144/L | 4 | BSC 111/L |
| BIO 2413/L | 4 | BSC 201/L |
| CHE 1313/L | 4 | CHE 106/L |
| CHE 1223/L | 4 | CHE 107/L |
| CHE 2423/L | 4 | CHE 255/L |
| CHE 2433/L | 4 | CHE 256/L |
| Select 1: ART 1113, MUS 1113, SPT 2233 | 3 | ART 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 |
| Select 2: ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1123, PSY 1513, SOC 2113 (PSY 1513 and SOC 2113 are recommended) |
6 | ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101 |
| Select 1: BAD 2533, CSC 1123 | 3 | APT 361, CSC 101 |
| Physical Education/Activity Courses | 2 | General Elective |
| Recommended Hours from PRCC | 61-62 | |
| Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM | ||
| USM Course | Credit | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 197 | 1 | |
| BSC 360 | 3 | Prerequisite(s): BSC 110/L and BSC 111/L, CHE 106/L, CHE 107/L; organic chemistry recommended |
| PHY 111/L | 4 | Prerequisite: MAT 101 or higher level math |
| 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 | |
| General Electives | 10-11 | Any combination of courses to satisfy the 124 hour degree requirement. |
| BSC Lab/Lectures (3 minimum) (must be 300/400 level) |
12 | |
| Select 1: BSC 450, BSC 451, BSC 452, BSC 453, BSC 487/L | 3-4 | See bulletin for prerequisites. |
| Select 1: ENG 333, BSC 345, BSC 435 (2 hrs), BSC 441, BSC 442, BSC 455, BSC 463 | 2-3 | |
| Select 1: CMS 111, CMS 305, CMS 320, CMS 330 | 3 | |
| BSC 497 | 1 | Must be taken senior year |
| Required Hours from USM | 63-64 | |
| Degree plan is 124 hours total. | |||||
| Plus any additional requirements not satisfied at PRCC. | |||||
| 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. |