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Marine 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 Marine Biology
Associate of Science Degree Pathway
Marine Biology, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
BIO 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,
MUS 1113, SPT 2233
3 ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
MAT 1613 9 MAT 167  + 2 more higher level maths
Bio 2414/L 4 BSC 201/L
PHY 2414/L 4 PHY 111/L
CHE 2425/L 4 CHE 255/L
BIO 1313/L 4 BSC 226/L
Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613  3 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,
PHI 171, REL 131
Select 1:  ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213,
ECO 1113. GEO 1113, PSC 1113,
SOC 2113
3 ANT 101, HHS 100,
ECO, 101, GHY 101, PS 101, SOC 101
General Electives  4 Any combination of courses to satisfy MGCCC degree requirements. 
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 60  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
COA 101 1  
MAR 210 3  
BSC 360 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L,           CHE 106/L & CHE 107/L
COA 305/L 4 Pre-Req: Mar 210 -- allowable Co-Req for transfers
COA 270 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L, &            CHE 106/L
Marine Biology Electives 15  
COA 102  1  
BSC 340  3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L &             CHE 106/L
COA 401 3 Pre-Req: MAR 210
MAR 310  3 Pre-Req: BSC 111/L, CHE 107/L,             MAR 300 or MAR 301 or COA 305
COA 320  3  
COA 402  3  
MAR 413  3 Pre-Req: MAR 310
MAR 489  1 Pre-Req: MAR 310
Co-Req: MAR 413
MAR 488  3  
COA 446/L 5 Pre-Req: 16 hrs of Biological Sciences
Allowable substitution: MAR 405/L
MAR 497  2  
General Electives 2 Any combination of courses to satisfy USM degree requirements. 
Select 1: MAR 490, MAR 493  3  
Required Hours from USM 64  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
30 Hours of general electives required across Community College and USM.
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 Marine Biology
Associate of Arts Degree Pathway
Marine Biology, B.S.,USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
BIO 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
MAT 1613 3 MAT 167  
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,
MUS 1113, SPT 2233
3 ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
Bio 2414/L 4 BSC 201/L
PHY 2414/L 4 PHY 111/L
CHE 2425/L 4 CHE 255/L
BIO 1313/L  4 BSC 226/L
Select 2: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613 6 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,
PHI 171, REL 131
Select 2:  ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213,
ECO 1113. GEO 1113, PSC 1113,
SOC 2113
6 ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, SOC 101
Select 1: BAD 2533, CSC 1123 3 APT 361, CSC 101
SPT 1113 3 CMS 111
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 62  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
COA 101 1  
MAR 210 3  
BSC 360 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L,             CHE 106/L & CHE 107/L
COA 305/L 4 Pre-Req: Mar 210 -- allowable Co-Req for transfers
COA 270 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L, & CHE 106/L
Marine Biology Electives 15  
COA 102  1  
BSC 340  3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L & CHE 106/L
COA 401 3 Pre-Req: MAR 210
MAR 310  3 Pre-Req: BSC 111/L, CHE 107/L, MAR 300 or MAR 301 or COA 305
COA 320  3  
COA 402  3  
MAR 413  3 Pre-Req: MAR 310
MAR 489  1 Pre-Req: MAR 310
Co-Req: MAR 413
MAR 488  3  
COA 446/L 5 Pre-Req: 16 hrs of Biological Sciences
Allowable substitution: MAR 405
MAR 497  2  
Select 1: MAR 490, MAR 493  3  
Required Hours from USM 62  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
30 Hours of general electives required across Community College and USM.
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.