CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Biology Studies, A.A.

With this degree, you will be able to transfer to the following majors:

At Central Connecticut State University	Biology - General Biology, B.S.
	Biology - Ecology, Biodiversity, and Evolutionary Biology, B.S.
	Biology - Environmental Science, B.S.
At Eastern Connecticut State University	Biology, B.A.
At Southern Connecticut State University	Biology, B.A.
	Biology, B.S.
At Western Connecticut State University	Biology, B.A.
	Ecology, B.A.
At Charter Oak State College	General Studies - Biology Concentration, B.A.

Here is the recommended course of study for the Biology Studies Transfer Degree. If you are studying part time, simply follow the order of the courses lsited here. Note that not all courses will be available every semester. You will notice that in many instances you will be able to choose the specific course you will take from within a category.

First Semester

BIO* 121 - General Biology I 4 credits (Note: Requires BIO* 100 or BIO* 105 as a pre-requisite if you did not take high school biology)
CHE* 121 - General Chemistry I 4 credits
ENG* 101 - Composition 3 credits
MAT* 186 - Precalculus 4 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Second Semester

BIO* 122 - General Biology II 4 credits
CHE* 122 - General Chemistry II 4 credits
Choose one from the following:
- MAT* 254
- Additional General Education I Creativity 3 credits
- Additional General Education II Global Knowledge 3 credits
Choose one course in Written Communication II 3 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Third Semester

Begin the transfer application process in your third semester or the semester before you plan to graduate. FAFSA becomes available October 1.

PHY* 121 - General Physics I 4 credits
Choose one from the following: BIO* 235 or BIO* 211
Choose one course in Social Phenomenam 3 credits
Choose one course in Aesthetic Dimensions 3 credits

Total Semester Credits: 14

Fourth Semester

During your last semester at GCC, don’t forget to apply for graduation.

PHY* 122 - General Physics II 4 credits
Choose one not already taken from the following: BIO* 211 , BIO* 212 , BIO* 235 Credits: 4
Choose one course in Historical Knowledge and Understanding 3 credits
Choose one course in Critical Analysis/Logical Thinking 3 credits
Choose one course in Oral Communications 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 17

Total Program Credits 61

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