Biology Transfer Plan (Coastal Alabama Community College)

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Coastal Alabama 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.

Fall Semester - Year 1

CACC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 101 EH 101 English Composition I 3
SPH 107 CA 110 Public Speaking 3
MTH 112 MA 112 Pre-calculus Algebra 3
BIO 103 BLY 121/121L General Biology I & Lab 4
History Elective History Elective 3
Total   16

 

Spring Semester - Year 1

CACC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 102 EH 102 English Composition II 3
Fine Art Elective Fine Art Elective 3
BIO 104 BLY 122/122L General Biology II & Lab Lab 4
Social/Behavioral Elective* Social/Behavioral Elective* 3
MTH 113 MA 113 Pre-calculus Trigonometry 3
Total   16

Fall Semester - Year 2

CACC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Literature Elective Literature Elective 3
Social/Behavioral Elective Social/Behavioral Elective 3
CHM 111 CH 131/131L General Chemistry I & Lab 4
MTH 265 ST 210 Stat Reason and Application 3
Foreign Language I Foreign Language I 3
Total   16

 

Spring Semester - Year 2

CACC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Humanities Elective * Humanities Elective * 3
Social/Behavioral Elective Social/Behavioral Elective 3
CHM 112 CH 132/132 General Chemistry II/General Chemistry II Lab 4
Foreign Language II Foreign Language II 3
Elective   3
Total   16

 

* Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, students must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence.

Fall Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Prerequisites Credit Hours
CH 201/201L Organic Chem I with Lab CH 132 4
BLY 300 Ecology BLY 122, CH 131 3
BLY 302 Genetics BLY 122, CH 131 3
GY 111/111L or PH 114/114L First course in Geology or Physics   4-5
Minor     3
Total     17-18

 

Spring Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Prerequisites Credit Hours
BLY 301 Cell Biology BLY 122, CH 132 3
BLY 305 Introduction to Evolution BLY 122, CH 132 3
GY 112/112L or PH 115/115L Second course in Geology or Physics   4-5
Minor     3
Humanities Elective Humanities Elective   3
Total     16-17

Fall Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Prerequisites Credit Hours
Biology Elective 300 level or higher   4
Biology Elective 300 level or higher   4
Biology Elective 300 level or higher   3
Minor     3
Minor     3
Total     17

 

Spring Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Prerequisites Credit Hours
Biology Elective 300 level or higher   4
Biology Elective 300 level or higher   3
Biology Elective 300 level or higher   3
Minor     3
Minor/Elective     3
Total     16