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Biology
Area of Concentration within the A.S. in STEM (Transfer)
Offers a selection of biology and other natural and physical science related
courses for the student who wishes to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in
biology.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MA 210 Calculus I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
CH 101 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 101
Principles of Biology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
BI 102 Principles of Biology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CH 102 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CH 201 Organic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CH 202 Organic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 240 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Choose in consultation with an advisor.
(PY 201, PY 203, and MA 211 recommended. Students transferring to University
of Maryland-Shady Grove must take BI 203 or BI 120 at FCC, as it is not offered at
Shady Grove.)
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Chemistry
Area of Concentration within the A.S. in STEM (Transfer)
Offers a variety of science and math courses for students pursuing a course of
study in chemistry. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college should
check the requirements of that institution. If there are significant differences, the
student should consult an advisor for guidance.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MA 210 Calculus I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
CH 101 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 101 Principles of Biology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
CH 102 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
MA 211 Calculus II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CH 201 Organic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
PY 203 Introductory Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CH 202 Organic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Choose electives in consultation with an advisor. MA 212 Calculus III
and MA 214 Introduction to MATLAB recommended.
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