Portland State University
Biology
Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Required Courses

University RequirementRCC EquivalencyCredits
BI 251, 252, 253 Principles of Biology BI 211, 212, 213 General Biology I, II, III 12 
CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry I, II, III w/lab 15 
PHY 201 General Physics PH 201 General Physics w/lab 5 
STAT 243 Intro to Probability and Statistics I
STAT 244 Intro to Probability and Statistics II
 		MTH 243 Probability & Statistics

NO RCC EQUIVALENCY 		4 

MTH 251 Calculus I
MTH 252 Calculus II
 		MTH 251 Calculus I
MTH 252 Calculus II 		10 
Elective credits from Geology, Physics or chemistry at 200 level or higher. PHY 202 and 203 General Physics, PHY211, 212 or 213 General Physics (calculus based) or take courses at PSU  

Notes:
1. Admission to the department is based on general admission to the University.

2. Within the Biology department, students may choose from the following options: General Biology, Organismal Biology, Microbiology/Molecular Biology,

Students are also required to take 12 elective credits from Geology, Physics or Chemistry at the 200 level or higher and one term of Organic Chemistry with laboratory.

Additional Requirements:
To see how you will transfer into PSU's University Studies program, refer to the General Education link. We highly encourage you to talk with an RCC Academic Advisor to learn more about meeting PSU's general education and bachelor degree requirements.

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

Updated 06/03/09