Program Description
The biological science track is a transfer program
that provides the first two years of courses necessary
for a four-year baccalaureate degree in one of the
biological sciences. Working closely with a
counselor or advisor, students will be able to tailor
their program of study to fit the needs of most, if not
all, colleges and universities offering a degree in
biology or the biological sciences. Also, students
planning to transfer to a four-year institution prior to
attending medical, dental, veterinary, physical
therapy, podiatry, or chiropractic school will find all
or most of the prerequisite courses needed for
admission to these professional schools. Finally,
students planning to transfer to pharmacy, medical
technology, or optometry school programs that
accept students after two years of undergraduate
education will find all the courses needed for
admission into these programs.
Students are strongly advised to work closely with a
biology or chemistry faculty member or an
academic transfer counselor in order to select
courses that will prevent or minimize the loss of
credits upon transfer.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able
to:
Identify, describe, and explain basic biological
concepts
Use an interdisciplinary approach to explain and
solve life science concepts (from knowledge
learned in biological, chemical, and physical
sciences and mathematics).
Utilize the scientific method to analyze problems
in the life sciences.
Program Advisors
Dr. Antonio Del Castillo-Olivares,
240-567-5406
Antonio.Delcastilloolivares@ montgomerycollege.edu
Germantown
Prof. Kiersten Newtoff, 240-567-1852
Kiersten.Newtoff@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Dr. Muswamba Kadima-Nzuji, 240-567-1426
Muswamba.Kadima@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information please visit:
www.montgomerycollege.edu/advising
or
GT STEP Advising
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Department
4.aspx?id=67267
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (Formerly LIFE SCIENCE)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 412F
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 412F
412F
201
8-2019
Rockville
First Semester
CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I
4 semester hours (NSLD)
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours
OR
ENGL 101A - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours
OR
English foundation
3 semester hours (ENGF)
MATH 165 - Precalculus
4 semester hours (MATF)
OR
MATH 170 - Calculus for Life Sciences I
4 semester hours
OR
MATH 181 - Calculus I
4 semester hours (MATF)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution
3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Second Semester
BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I
4 semester hours (NSLD)
CHEM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II
4 semester hours
MATH 170 - Calculus for Life Sciences I
4 semester hours
OR
MATH 181 - Calculus I
4 semester hours
OR
Program elective 4 semester hours †,††
English foundation (ENGF)
3 semester hours
Humanities distribution
3 semester hours (HUMD)
Third Semester
BIOL 151 - Principles of Biology II
4 semester hours (NSLD)
COMM 108 - Introduction to Human
Communication
3 semester hours (GEEL)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech
Communication
3 semester hours (GEEL)
Arts distribution
3 semester hours (ARTD)
OR
Program elective
3 semester hours
Program electives
4 semester hours , † †
Fourth Semester
BIOL 222 - Principles of Genetics
4 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution
3 semester hours (BSSD)**
Program elective
4 semester hours †,
Program elective
3 semester hours †,
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
• * ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103 or program elective.
• **Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
• *** If ENGF has already been taken, then choose an arts distribution course (ARTD).
• † Program electives: (Program elective range from 2-5 credits. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer
institution when selecting electives. It is recommended that in a 2 semester chemistry sequence, both courses be
taken at the same institution, e.g. CHEM 203 & CHEM 204.) BIOL 210, BIOL 212, BIOL 213, BIOL 217, BIOL
226, BIOL 228, BIOL 230, BIOL 252 , CHEM 203, CHEM 204, CMSC 140 , CMSC 203 , CMSC 204 , MATH 171
, MATH 182, MATH 280 , MATH 282 , PHYS 161, PHYS 203, PHYS 204, PHYS 233, PHYS 234, PHYS 262,
PHYS 263, SCIR 297.
• †† Students planning to transfer to UMCP should take MATH 170 , and should choose as electives: BIOL 252,
CHEM 203, CHEM 204 and MATH 171 . Students that enter calculus ready should consider taking PHYS 233 and
PHYS 234.
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review this advising guide
and consult an advisor.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (Formerly LIFE SCIENCE)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 412F
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE A.S.: 412F (Formerly LIFE SCIENCE)
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or Program Elective)* 3
BI 108/BIOL 151 4
BI 222/BIOL 222 4
CH 102/CHEM 132 4
MATH 170 or MA 181/MATH 181 or Program Elective †,†† 4
PROGRAM ELECTIVES†: SELECT AT LEAST 11 CREDITS
HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
BI 203/BIOL 210, BI 204/BIOL 212, BI 205/BIOL 213, BI 207/BIOL 217,
BI 213/BIOL 226, BI 218/BIOL 228, BI 230/BIOL 230, BIOL 252,
CH 203/CHEM 203, CH 204/CHEM 204, CS 140/CMSC 140,
CS 103/CMSC 203, CS 204/CMSC 204, MATH 171, MA 182/MATH 182,
MA 280/MATH 280, MA 282/MATH 282,
PH 161/PHYS 161, PH 203/PHYS 203, PH 204/PHYS 204, PHYS 233, PHYS 234,
PH 262/PHYS 262, PH 263/PHYS 263, or SC 297/SCIR 297
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Total Credits:
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (MATF) †† 4
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) ** 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) ** 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 107/BIOL 150 4
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
CH 101/CHEM 131 4
General Education Elective (GEEL)
3
Has student completed the
Global Perspectives requirement?
No
Yes
†† Students planning to transfer to UMCP should take MATH 170, and should choose as Program electives: BIOL 252,
CHEM 203, CHEM 204 and MATH 171 . Students that enter calculus ready should consider taking PHYS 233 and PHYS 234 .
Program electives: (Program elective range from 2-5 credits. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer
institution when selecting electives. It is recommended that in a 2 semester chemistry sequence, both courses be taken at the
same institution, e.g. CHEM 203 & CHEM 204.)
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
Global Perspectives Course:
Last Modified: July 2018
Advising Worksheet Contact:
Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an
Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you
intend to graduate.
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103 or Program Elective
Name: Date:
ID #:
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A
4
4
3
MA 180/MATH 165 or MATH 170 or
MA 181/MATH 181
3
3
SP 108/COMM 108 or
SP 112 /COMM 112
M
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 412F
412F
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