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:

90

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, JRittenbach@roguecc.edu.

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
CIS120	Concepts in Computing I 1	0-2
	Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s):	0-13
Term 1
MTH243	Probability and Statistics	4	May need MTH243R. Please speak with advisor.
BI211	General Biology I	4
BI211L	General Biology I Lab	0
WR121	English Composition I	4
LIB127	Introduction to Academic Research	1
	Total Credits:	13
Term 2
MTH251	Calculus I (Differential)	5
BI212	General Biology II	4
BI212L	General Biology II Lab	0
WR122	English Composition II	4
HE252	First Aid/CPR	3	or approved PE/Health course (credits vary)
	Total Credits:	16
Term 3
MTH252	Calculus II (Integral)	5
SOC218	Sociology of Gender	4	or approved Social Science course
BI213	General Biology III	4
BI213L	General Biology III Lab	0
WR227	Technical Writing	4
	Total Credits:	17
Term 4
CHEM221	General Chemistry I	5
CHEM221L	General Chemistry I Lab	0
CHEM221R	General Chemistry I Recitation	0
PH201	General Physics I	5
PH201L	General Physics I Lab	0
PSY101	Psychology of Human Relations	3
MUS208	Film Music	3	or approved Humanities course
	Total Credits:	16
Term 5
CHEM222	General Chemistry II	5
CHEM222L	General Chemistry II Lab	0
CHEM222R	General Chemistry II Recitation	0
PH202	General Physics II	5
PH202L	General Physics II Lab	0
COMM111	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	4
	Total Credits:	14
Term 6
CHEM223	General Chemistry III	5
CHEM223L	General Chemistry III Lab	0
CHEM223R	General Chemistry III Recitation	0
PH203	General Physics III	5
PH203L	General Physics III Lab	0
SOC213	Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.	4	or any approved Social Science Elective
	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: AdvisingFrontDesk@roguecc.edu
Phone: 541-956-7190
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/advising
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