Donna Brunelli, Chair Science Division
Science 51
301-784-5246
https://www.rcc.mass.edu/biology
This transfer pattern is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year
degree program with a major in biology or in a pre-professional area such as pre-medicine,
pre-pharmacy, pre- veterinary medicine or pre-dentistry. The transfer pattern provides
all the basic science, mathematics, and general studies transfer courses that are
required during the first two years of a general four-year program. The general studies
listed below should be coordinated with transfer requirements at the four-year institution
and adjusted accordingly, when necessary.
This is a transfer program and is designed to enable students to transfer to a four-year
college or university. Check with your advisor and the Advising Center staff as soon
as possible to ensure specific course transferability.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate
of Science degree in Arts and Sciences - Area of Concentration in Biology.
Required Science Courses
Required General Courses
*ENG-103 or Arts and Humanities Elective - Depends on transfer institution. Consult advisor.
Required Elective Courses
Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.
Arts and Humanities Elective - 3 credits
Elective - 2 credits
Laboratory Science Elective - 4 credits
Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3 credits
| FIRST SEMESTER FA 2024 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACS102 (The College Experience) | 3.00 |
| ENG101 (English Comp. I) | 3.00 |
| IST120 (or CIS141: Microcomp Apps) | 3.00 |
| LANELECT (World Language Elective) | 3.00 |
| MAT103+ (Math 103 or above) | 3.00 |
| Total: | 15.00 |
| SECOND SEMESTER SP 2024 | Credit Hours |
| ENG102 (English Comp. II) | 3.00 |
| ENG110 (Intro to Speech) | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT (Humanities Electives) | 3.00 |
| LANELECT (World Language Elective) | 3.00 |
| SCIELECT (Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec) | 4.00 |
| Total: | 16.00 |
| THIRD SEMESTER FA 2025 | Credit Hours |
| HUMELECT (Humanities Electives) | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT (Humanities Electives) | 3.00 |
| SCIELECT (Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec) | 4.00 |
| SSIELECT (Social Science Electives) | 3.00 |
| SSIELECT (Social Science Electives) | 3.00 |
| Total: | 16.00 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER SP 2025 | Credit Hours |
| HUMELECT (Humanities Electives) | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT (Humanities Electives) | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT (Humanities Electives) | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT (Humanities Electives) | 3.00 |
| SSIELECT (Social Science Electives) | 3.00 |
| Total: | 15.00 |
* Depends on transfer institution. Consult advisor.
1 Arts and Humanities elective must be from two different disciplines.
2 Social and Behavioral Science elective must be from two different disciplines.
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
