Biology Transfer Major
Program Description: Students can complete their first two years of study for several science majors in preparation for transferring to a senior institution. Majors include but are not limited to:
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Dietetics, Entomology, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Geology, Microbiology, Physics, Virology, and Zoology.
The following schedule is a guide to obtain an Associate of Arts Degree from Iowa Central Community College. Additional developmental courses may be required before you can take a college-level English or Math course. Check with transfer institutions on specific requirements.
| Suggested Program of Study | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
CCN |
Course Title (click for course description) | |
ENG-105 |
Composition I | 3.0 |
MAT-127 |
College Algebra & Trigonometry | 5.0 |
BIO-112 |
General Biology I | 4.0 |
CHM-165 |
General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| Social Science Elective (click for list of available electives) | 3.0 |
|
Total
Hours: |
19.0 |
|
| 2nd Semester | ||
CCN |
Course Title (click for course description) | |
ENG-106 |
Composition II | 3.0 |
MAT-210 |
Calculus I | 4.0 |
BIO-113 |
General Biology II | 4.0 |
CHM-175 |
General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
SDV-108 |
The College Experience | 1.0 |
Total
Hours: |
16.0 |
|
| 3rd Semester | ||
CCN |
Course Title (click for course description) | |
BIO-163
|
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4.0 |
CHM-261 |
Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 |
PHY-162 |
College Physics I | 4.0 |
CSC-110 |
Introduction to Computers | 3.0 |
| Social Science Elective (click for list of available electives) | 3.0 |
|
Total
Hours: |
18.0 |
|
| 4th Semester | ||
CCN |
Course Title (click for course description) | |
BIO-186 |
Microbiology w/lab | 4.0 |
PHY-172 |
College Physics II | 4.0 |
CHM-271 |
Organic Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| Social Science Elective (click for list of available electives) | 3.0 |
|
| Humanities Elective (click for list of available electives) | 3.0 |
|
Total
Hours: |
18.0 |
|