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2022-23 RCC Catalog

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2022-2023 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Pathway
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math guided pathway at RCC

Associate of Science Transfer (AST) – Biology

About the Program

Major Transfer Maps (MTMs) represent a streamlined path for students transferring from an Oregon community college to an Oregon university who know which major/bachelor’s degree program they want to pursue. In contrast to other statewide transfer tools that prioritize university general education requirements (i.e. AAOT and ASOT), MTMs specify clear course-taking paths necessary for on-track progress towards a specific major/bachelor’s degree, with a guarantee of transfer from any Oregon community college to any Oregon public university. MTMs build on the 30-credit general education foundation defined by the generic Core Transfer Map (CTM), although MTMs may specify particular relevant/required General Education courses as part of the 30-credit CTM component of the MTM. The statewide Biology Major Transfer Map (MTM) will use the format of an Associate of Science Transfer degree.

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS
90
Program email address: [email protected]

CORE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
See an advisor for recommended courses before your first term.

Courses

Credits
Writing

 

WR121

4
Arts and Letters

 

AAOT-approved courses

3-4

AAOT-approved courses

3-4
Social Sciences

 

Choose from AAOT-approved courses

3-4

Choose from AAOT-approved courses

3-4
Natural Sciences
 

1st Course

Biology 211 or 221 1, 2

1 Biology 211, 212, and 213 or Biology 221, 222, 223 must be taken at the same institution.
2 The BI21x and BI22x series are not interchangeable by term (e.g. BI211 is not equivalent to BI221).

4-5

2nd Course

Biology 212 or 222 1,2

1 Biology 211, 212, and 213 or Biology 221, 222, 223 series must be taken at the same institution.
2 The BI21x and BI22x series are not interchangeable by term (e.g. BI212 is not equivalent to BI222).

4-5
Mathematics
 

1 Course

Math 111 1

1 Students who test out of Math 111 should take Math 112.

4-5

At least 1 Core Transfer Requirement course must also be an AAOT-approved Cultural Literacy course.
Core Transfer Requirement Total:
30-35

ADDITIONAL MAJOR TRANSFER MAP COURSES
See an advisor for recommended courses.
General Education

 

Writing

Writing 122 or Writing 227

* OSU accepts either but recommends 227
* WOU & UO accepts either but recommends 122

3-4

Math

Math 112 1

1 Students who test out of Math 112 may substitute a recommended elective (see recommended electives listed below).

4-5
Major Requirements

Biology

Biology 213 or BI 223 1,2

1 Biology 211, 212, and 213 or Biology 221, 222, 223 series must be taken at the same institution.
2 The BI 21x and BI 22x series are not interchangeable by term (e.g. BI213 is not equivalent to BI223).

4-5

Chemistry

3-course General Chemistry sequence with lab

12-18

Physics/Math/Chemistry

PICK TWO SEQUENCES
Strongly recommend seeing an advisor for assistance with choosing sequences which best match your specific academic, pre-professional, and career goals

  • 3-course General Physics (algebra or calculus)
  • MTH 251 (Differential Calculus) and 252 (Integral Calculus) 1,2
  • 3-course Organic Chemistry sequence 3,4

1 Students transferring to PSU may substitute STAT 243 & 244 for MTH 251 and 252.
2 Students transferring to EOU are required to take MTH 241 (Survey of Calculus) instead of MTH 251 and 252. MTH 251 may serve as a substitute for MTH 241.
3 Students transferring to OSU are strongly recommended to take the Organic Chemistry sequence.
4 Students considering pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-pharmacy programs should consider Organic Chemistry sequence. Courses in sequence must be taken at the same institution.

4-5
Additional MTM Courses Total
47-65

Electives

Elective courses to reach 90 credits (see recommended electives listed below)

0-16
Major Transfer Map Total
90-100

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES IF NEEDED TO REACH 90 CREDITS
See an advisor for recommended courses.

EOU

OIT

 OSU PSU SOU OU WOU

MTH 243

Pick a 3rd sequence from physics, math, or chemistry series listed above

4-6 credits social science

1-3 credits humanities

2 credits lower division health biology

COMM 111

3 credits Fitness

1 Difference, Power and Discrimination course

Pick a 3rd sequence from physics, math, or chemistry series listed above

STAT 243

(if not taken to fulfill Physics, Math, Chemistry area)

Pick a 3rd sequence from physics, math, or chemistry series listed above

MTH 243

Pick a 3rd sequence from physics, math, or chemistry series listed above

WR 122

Pick a 3rd sequence from physics, math, or chemistry series listed above

WR 122

Pick a 3rd sequence from physics, math, or chemistry series listed above

For more information, contact the Science Department.

Science Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/science
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711

Click here for more information from the State of Oregon on the Biology Major Program Map.

2022-23 RCC Catalog

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