MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biological Sciences

Major: 8602
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Award Type: AS

CIP Code: 26.0101

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Biology
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-4021.00 Biological Technicians

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-1029.00 Biological Scientists, All Other
19-1029.04 Biologists
29-1229.00 Physicians, All Other
29-1051.00 Pharmacists
29-1021.00 Dentists, General
29-1041.00 Optometrists
29-1131.00 Veterinarians
29-1081.00 Podiatrists
29-1071.00 Physician Assistants

Description: The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Biological Sciences provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in biology-related fields and/or are preparing for application to professional graduate programs in various medical fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as a biological research lab or field technician. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, bioinformatic scientists, molecular and cellular biologists, ecologists, wildlife conservationists and environmental scientists, marine biologists, secondary school (grades 7-12) teachers and university professors, pharmaceutical developer, food safety investigator, geneticists, physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, and optometrists and veterinarians.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the relationship between structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL) 2. Apply fundamental theories of physical and life sciences to explain the diversity of living things and modes of energy exchange. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112) 3. Apply the scientific method to investigate fundamental and novel questions regarding natural phenomena. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, ECE/MAT280, GBS221, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PSY101, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225) 4. Utilize technology to conduct experiments and collect, analyze and communicate data. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150AA, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230LL, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, CIS+++, CSC+++, ECE/MAT280, GBS221, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [C], [G/H], (COM), (CRE)) 5. Adhere to standard safety protocols when performing experiments and collecting data. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150AA, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230LL, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112) 6. Critically evaluate the internal and external validity of scientific studies to inform decisions. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, CIS+++, CSC+++, ECE/MAT280, GBS221, GIS205, GIS211, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, [L], [C], [G/H]) 7. Effectively communicate orally, visually and in writing in an articulate, respectful and culturally responsive manner. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, GBS221, GIS205, GIS211, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, HON201, MAT206, MGT229, MGT230, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [C], [G/H], (COM), (CRE)) 8. Collaborate with diverse individuals to solve problems. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM235AA, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, GIS205, GIS211, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, HON201, MGT229, MGT230, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PSY101, [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [C], [G/H], (COM), (CRE)) 9. Demonstrate dependability, adaptability and persistence to set and achieve goals. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, ECE/MAT280, GBS221, GIS205, GIS211, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, HON201, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, MGT229, MGT230, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [C], [G/H], (COM), (CRE)) 10. Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision making and actions. (BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO234, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236AA, CHM236LL, CHM238, CHM238LL, GBS221, GIS205, GIS211, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, HON201, MAT206, MGT229, MGT230, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [C], [G/H], (COM), (CRE))

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Admission to graduate/professional programs is competitive. GPA in science courses (as well as cumulative GPA) is often an important selection criterion. Understanding of course content is important in preparation for exams such as MCAT, DAT, PCAT and GRE that are generally weighted in admissions rankings.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 17-20

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Science Credits: 11-21 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) AND + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4-8 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of organic chemistry ([(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA] and [(CHM236 and CHM236LL) or CHM236AA]) prior to transferring to ASU. See the pre-health website for more information. + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) AND + PHY112 General Physics II (4) 4-9 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of general physics [(PHY111 or PHY111AA) and PHY112]. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences), Bachelor of Science Credits: 14-24 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) AND + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4-8 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of organic chemistry ([(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA] and [(CHM236 and CHM236LL) or CHM236AA]) prior to transferring to ASU. See the pre-health website for more information. + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) AND + PHY112 General Physics II (4) 4-9 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of general physics [(PHY111 or PHY111AA) and PHY112]. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology and Ecology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 6-9 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges ASU Physical Science Requirement + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) OR GIS205 Geographic Information Technologies (3) OR GIS211 Geographic Information Science I (4) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) OR GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography Lecture (3) AND GPH112 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (1) OR GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) OR + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 3-5 Note: Pre-health students should select PHY111, PHY111AA, (CHM235 and CHM235LL), or CHM235AA. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Biological Sciences (Genetics, Cell and Development Biology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 11-21 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) AND + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4-8 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of organic chemistry ([(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA] and [(CHM236 and CHM236LL) or CHM236AA]) prior to transferring to ASU. See the pre-health website for more information. + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) AND + PHY112 General Physics II (4) 4-9 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of general physics [(PHY111 or PHY111AA) and PHY112]. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Biological Sciences (Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior), Bachelor of Science Credits: 11-21 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) AND + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4-8 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of organic chemistry ([(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA] and [(CHM236 and CHM236LL) or CHM236AA]) prior to transferring to ASU. See the pre-health website for more information. + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) AND + PHY112 General Physics II (4) 4-9 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of general physics [(PHY111 or PHY111AA) and PHY112]. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 6: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science Credits: 11-25 + BIO220 Biology of Microorganisms (4) 0-4 Note: If course is not available, take MIC220 and MIC206 after transferring to ASU. + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) AND + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4-8 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of organic chemistry ([(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA] and [(CHM236 and CHM236LL) or CHM236AA]) prior to transferring to ASU. See the pre-health website for more information. + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) AND + PHY112 General Physics II (4) 4-9 Note: Students considering graduate school and/or pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of general physics [(PHY111 or PHY111AA) and PHY112]. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 7: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Microbiology, Bachelor of Science or Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Microbiology (Medical Microbiology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 11-25 + BIO220 Biology of Microorganisms (4) 0-4 Note: If course is not available, take MIC220 and MIC206 after transferring to ASU. + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) AND + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4-8 Note: Pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of organic chemistry ([(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA] and [(CHM236 and CHM236LL) or CHM236AA]) prior to transferring to ASU. See the pre-health website for more information. + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) AND + PHY112 General Physics II (4) 4-9 Note: Students considering graduate school and/or pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of general physics [(PHY111 or PHY111AA) and PHY112]. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 8: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Applied Biological Sciences (Applied Biological Sciences), Bachelor of Science Credits: 8-17 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) AND + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4-8 Note: Students considering graduate school and/or health professions should take the two semester sequence of organic chemistry ([(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA] and [(CHM236 and CHM236LL) or CHM236AA]). See the pre-health website for more information. + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) AND + PHY112 General Physics II (4) 4-9 Note: Students considering graduate school and/or pre-health students should take the two semester sequence of general physics [(PHY111 or PHY111AA) and PHY112]. See the pre-health website for more information. Transfer Plan 9: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Applied Biological Sciences (Preveterinary Medicine), Bachelor of Science Credits: 23-24 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 4 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4 + HON201 Leadership Development: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (3) OR MGT229 Management and Leadership I (3) OR MGT230 Management and Leadership II (3) 3 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 + PHY112 General Physics II 4 Transfer Plan 10: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Biology, Bachelor of Science Credits: 15-31 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 4 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 + PHY112 General Physics II 4 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) OR + CHM238 General Organic Chemistry IIB (3) AND + CHM238LL General Organic Chemistry IIB Laboratory (2) 0-5 Note: This requirement may be completed after transferring to ASU Transfer Plan 11: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Biology (Pharmacology/Toxicology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 23-24 + BIO201++ Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 + BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 4 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 Note: Students can complete General Physics II and the Languages and Cultures requirement for the BS at ASU after transferring so the maximum of 64 transfer credits is not exceeded. Transfer Plan 12: Northern Arizona University, Biology, Bachelor of Science Credits: 19-20 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + BIO234 Fundamental Evolutionary Biology 3 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 4 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 + PHY112 General Physics II 4 Transfer Plan 13: University of Arizona, Biology (Biomedical Sciences), Bachelor of Science or University of Arizona, Biology (Organismal Biology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 19-22 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 4 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) OR + CHM236AA General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab (4) 4 + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) OR + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 3-5 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 + PHY112 General Physics II 4 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 14: Grand Canyon University, Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Science Credits: 14-16 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: Concurrent enrollment in PSY231 lab required with PSY230 enrollment at some MCCCD colleges + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 + PHY112 General Physics II 4 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Note: May be used to meet 3 credits of [SB] Social-Behavioral Science in AGEC			Credits: 6-32

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-S			Credits: 19-32
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). A single course with both the [HU] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. A single course with both the [SB] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3 Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 4-5
+ MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 May be met by PSY101 in the Restricted Electives area

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0
Met by BIO181++ and BIO182++ in the Required Courses area.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Recommended for Transfer Plan 13: University of Arizona, Biology (Biomedical Sciences), Bachelor of Science or University of Arizona, Biology (Organismal Biology), Bachelor of Science Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits:

Subject Options			Credits: 0
Met by [(CHM150 and CHM151LL) OR CHM150AA OR (CHM151 and CHM151LL) OR CHM151AA] AND [(CHM152 and CHM152LL) OR CHM152AA] in the Required Courses area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] area.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education in the Historical [H] or Global [G] area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3