Oregon State University
Biology
Degree: Bachelor of Science

Required Courses

University RequirementRCC EquivalencyCredits
BI 211, 212, & 213 Principles of Biology w/lab BI 211, 212, & 213 General Biology I, II, III w/lab
 		12 
CH 221, 222 & 223 General Chemistry w/lab CH 221, 222 & 223 General Chemistry I, II, III w/lab 15 
MTH 251 & 252 Calculus I & II MTH 251 & 252 Calculus I & II 10 
PHY 201, 202 & 203 General Physics w/lab PH 201, 202 & 203 General Physics I, II, III w/lab 15 
Wr 121, 122, 123 English Composition Wr 121 and Wr 122, English Composition plus one additional writing or speech class 12 
Math 111 College Algebra
Math 112 Elementary Functions 		Math 111 College Algebra
Math 112 Elementary Functions
Note: these courses are
prerequisites to Math 251, 252 		8 
HHS 231 Lifetime Fitness for Health HPE 295 Health and Fitness for Life 3 

Notes:
1. The Biology major offers options in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology and Pre-Education.

2. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with RCC Science faculty for all advising in this major.

Additional Requirements:
1. Students who are not completing the AAOT will be required to meet OSU's Baccalaureate Core requirements. Please refer to the Baccalaureate Equivalencies link below for these requirements.

2. For transfer admission, OSU requires completion of 36 transfer credits with a minimum 2.25 GPA and completion of WR 121 and Math 111.

NOTE: University requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with RCC advisors or counselors and their transfer institution to ensure the accuracy of their academic plan.

Web Sites:
College Website
Major Website
General Education Website
Transfer Equivalency Website
Baccalaureate Course Equivalency Website

Updated 6/04/09