2021-2022 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Pathway

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math guided pathway at RCC

Biology Interest

Associate of General Studies Degree

A total of 90 credits are required to complete the Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree. The courses listed below are only meant to serve as a guide of recommended choices within categories required in the AGS framework. See the AGS graduation guide for full degree requirements. It is recommended that students also consult with the transfer college of choice regarding specific prerequisites since requirements for a biology major vary at each university.

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:

92-94

Program Map

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.

Course No.	Course Title	Credits	Comments
Program Prerequisites
MTH111	College Algebra	0-4
MTH112	Elementary Functions	0-4
WR115	Introduction to Expository Writing	0-3
RD90	College Reading	0-4
	Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s):	0-15
Fall
CHEM221	General Chemistry I	5	fall term only
CHEM221L	General Chemistry I Lab	0	fall term only
CHEM221R	General Chemistry I Recitation	0	fall term only
MTH251	Calculus I (Differential)	5	fall at RWC; fall/winter at RVC
CIS120	Concepts in Computing I ¹	0-2
LIB127	Introduction to Academic Research	1
HE/PE	Health/PE/Recreation Elective	1
	Total Credits:	12-14
Winter
CHEM222	General Chemistry II	5	winter term only
CHEM222L	General Chemistry II Lab	0	winter term only
CHEM222R	General Chemistry II Recitation	0	winter term only
MTH252	Calculus II (Integral)	5	winter at RWC; winter/spring at RVC
WR121	English Composition I	4
	Total Credits:	14
Spring
CHEM223	General Chemistry III	5	spring term only
CHEM223L	General Chemistry III Lab	0	spring term only
CHEM223R	General Chemistry III Recitation	0	spring term only
WR122	English Composition II	4
ECON201	Principles of Microeconomics	4	spring term only
	Total Credits:	13
Summer
WR227	Technical Writing	4	Really good to take this.
COMM111	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	4
PSY101	Psychology of Human Relations	3
	Total Credits:	11
Fall
PH201	General Physics I	5	fall term only
PH201L	General Physics I Lab	0	fall term only
PH201R	General Physics I Recitation	0	fall term only
BI211	General Biology I	4
BI211L	General Biology I Lab	0
HE/PE	Health/PE/Recreation Elective	2
PSY201	General Psychology I	4
	Total Credits:	15
Winter
PH202	General Physics II	5	winter term only
PH202L	General Physics II Lab	0	winter term only
PH202R	General Physics II Recitation	0	winter term only
BI212	General Biology II	4
BI212L	General Biology II Lab	0
COMM218	Interpersonal Communications	3-4	approved Humanities course (credits vary)
	Total Credits:	13
Spring
PH203	General Physics III	5	spring term only
PH203L	General Physics III Lab	0	spring term only
PH203R	General Physics III Recitation	0
BI213	General Biology III	4
BI213L	General Biology III Lab	0
ECON202	Principles of Macroeconomics	3-4	approved Social Science course (credits vary)
HE/PE	Health/PE/Recreation Elective	1
	Total Credits:	14

¹ Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.

For approved Humanities, Social Science and Science see catalog for Approved Electives.

For more information, contact the Advising Department.

RCC Advising staff can also be reached by:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 541-956-7190
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/advising
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Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT)

Guided Pathways

Applied Technology

Art, Humanities, Communication

Business

Health Professions, Public Safety

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Social and Behavioral Science, Education