Focus Area: Natural Sciences
Pathway: Biology Transfer to University of Illinois at
Chicago
Visit your Academic Advisor, CCC.edu or your College’s Transfer Center for more information
Catalog 2015-2016
Degree Codes: AGS 0203
This is a RECOMMENDED course sequence for students interested in pursuing Biological Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago. If
pathway is followed as outlined the student will earn an Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree (AAS). One course will satisfy the
Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
Biological Sciences majors study living systems. Students and faculty pursue diverse programs of study, including, but not limited to,
biochemistry, botany, cell biology, development, ecology, environmental sciences, ethology, evolution, genetics, microbiology, molecular
biology, morphology, neuroscience, paleontology, photosynthesis, physiology (animal, microbial, and plant), and population biology.
Students completing a baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences are prepared for a wide variety of careers, including jobs in health,
veterinary or pharmaceutical sciences, research, education, regulatory policy, conservation, and agriculture.
Make informed course choices in consultation with your CCC College Advisor
Communications and Math pre-degree requirements.
Placements based on COMPASS, ACT or department chair
recommendation
English Placement
□ ESL/FS Writing
□ ESL/English 98
□ ESL 99
□ ESL/English 100
D: Degree
GECC: General
Education Core
Curriculum
D
GECC
Reading Placement
□ ESL/FS Reading
□ ESL/Reading 99
□ ESL Reading 100
□ Reading 125
Math Placement
□ FS Math I
□ FS Math II
□ Math 98
□ Math 99
College Level Courses that can be taken while in predegree courses
General Education Courses
□ Fine Arts: (May choose 2) Art
103, Music 121, Fine Arts 104
□ Humanities: Afro Am 101
Elective Courses
□ College Success
□ World Languages
2-Year Program Plan for Full-time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
All classes must be passed with a C or better for transferability.
SEMESTER 1
CCC CATEGORY
UIC CATEGORY
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS
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English 101- Composition I (3)
Math 143 – Precalculus (6)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3)*
University Writing Requirement
Quantitative Reasoning
Understanding the Creative Arts
• •
Social/Behavioral Science Course
(3)*
Communications
Elective
Humanities/Fine Arts
(HD)
Social/Behavioral
Science
DO THIS - Meet with Advisor to
discuss academic goals and plan
coursework
DO THIS– Visit your campus Transfer
Center
*DO THIS–Look up the courses to
meet the UIC Category using
Transferology.com STEPS
Understanding the Indiv. &
Society
15 CREDIT HOURS
D
GECC
SEMESTER 2
CCC CATEGORY
UIC CATEGORY
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English 102- Composition II (3)
Math 207 – Calculus (5)
World Language 101 (4)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3)*
Communications
Mathematics and Science
Elective
Humanities/Fine Arts
University Writing Requirement
Major Requirement
Foreign Language
Exploring World Cultures
D
GECC
SEMESTER 3
CCC CATEGORY
UIC CATEGORY
World Language 102 (4)
Elective
Foreign Language
Social/Behavioral Science Course
(3)*
Biology 121 – Biology I (4)
Chemistry 201– General Chemistry
I (5)
Social/Behavioral
Science
Mathematics and Science
Elective
Understanding the Past
SEMESTER 4
CCC CATEGORY
UIC CATEGORY
Biology 122 – Biology II (5)
Chemistry 203 – General
Chemistry II (5)
World Language 103 (4)
Elective
Elective
Biology Major Course
Analyzing the Natural World
Elective
Foreign Language
DO THIS – Meet with advisor to
confirm plans
DO THIS – Apply to UIC’s Guaranteed
Admission Program (GAT)
15 CREDIT HOURS
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Biology Major Course
Analyzing the Natural World
DO THIS - Meet with Advisor and
discuss upcoming deadlines for
graduation
DO THIS - Begin seeking additional
four year funding outlets such as
scholarships and aid
DO THIS - Apply to University of
Illinois at Chicago
16 CREDIT HOURS
D
GECC
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DO THIS – Apply for graduation!
COMPLETION of Associate in
General Studies degree
14 CREDIT HOURS
MINIMUM TOTAL AA CREDIT HOURS: 60
WRITTEN PATHWAY CREDIT RANGE: 60
Programs offered at:
Focus Area: Natural Sciences
Pathway: Biology Transfer to University of Illinois at
Chicago
Visit your Academic Advisor, CCC.edu or your College’s Transfer Center for more information
Catalog 2015-2016
Degree Codes: AGS 0203
University of Illinois at Chicago Program
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters.
SEMESTER 5
CATEGORY
Chemistry 232 (4)
Biology 230 (3)
Biology 222 (3)
Understanding U.S. Society or 200 Level General
Elective (3)
World Language 104 (3)
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course
General Education or Advanced
Elective
World Language
16 CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 6
CATEGORY
Chemistry 234 (4)
Chemistry 233 (1)
Biology 240 (3)
Biology Lab or Biology Elective at the 200-300
Level (3)
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course –
Understanding U.S. Society or 200 Level General
Elective (3)
General Education or Advanced
Elective
14 CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 7
CATEGORY
Biology 220 (3)
Biology 221 (3)
Physics 105/106 (5)
200 Level Biology Elective (3)
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course
14 CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 8
CATEGORY
Physics 107/108 (5)
Biology Lab or Biology Elective at the 200-300
Level (4)
Biology Major Course
Biology Major Course –
Biology Lab or Biology Elective at the 200-300
Level (4)
200 Level General Elective (3)
At least 5
hours of Biology Courses must be at the
300 level excluding BIOS 391 and 399
At least 5
hours of Biology Courses must be at the
300 level excluding BIOS 391 and 399
Biology Major Course – At least 5
hours of Biology Courses must be at the
300 level excluding BIOS 391 and 399
Advanced Elective
16 CREDIT HOURS
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT ACTIONS
DO THIS- Attend Orientation
DO THIS- Meet with your Advisors
DO THIS- Get connected to your
department and the campus. Ask your
advisor for information and consult your
New Student Academic Guide
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT
ACTIONS
DO THIS - Consult your advisors
DO THIS- Explore opportunities for
undergraduate research, internships,
independent study
DO THIS- Attend workshops on
careers and professional development
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT
ACTIONS
DO THIS- Meet with your Advisors to
review degree progress
DO THIS- Explore opportunities for
undergraduate research, internships,
independent study
DO THIS- Explore jobs,
graduate/professional school
opportunities
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT
ACTIONS
DO THIS – Submit your intent to
graduate via my.UIC
DO THIS- Meet with your Major and
College Advisors
DO THIS- Explore jobs,
graduate/professional school with your
faculty, Advisors, and Office of Career
Services
COMPLETION of Bachelors degree
MINIMUM TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 60
WRITTEN PATHWAY SEMESTER HOURS TOTAL: 60
Programs offered at:
Focus Area: Natural Sciences
Pathway: Biology Transfer to University of Illinois at
Chicago
Visit your Academic Advisor, CCC.edu or your College’s Transfer Center for more information
Catalog 2015-2016
Degree Codes: AGS 0203
Degree Requirements
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CCC Associate in General Studies
English 101
2 Math/Science Courses
2 Humanities/Fine Arts Courses
2 Social Science Courses
Human Diversity Requirement
Total 60 credit hours
UIC Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Required Courses
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BIOS 100 Biology of Cells and Organisms
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BIOS 101 Biology of Populations and Communities
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BIOS 220 Mendelian and Molecular Genetics
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BIOS 221 Genetics Laboratory
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BIOS 222 Cell Biology
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BIOS 230 Ecology and Evolution
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BIOS 240 Homeostasis: The Physiology of Plants and
Animals
Select at least two laboratory courses from the following list,
assuming all prerequisites have been met
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BIOS 223 Cell Biology Laboratory
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BIOS 272 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and
Physiology
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BIOS 321 Developmental Biology Laboratory
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BIOS 323 Molecular Biology Laboratory
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BIOS 325 Vertebrate Embryology
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BIOS 331 General Ecology Laboratory
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BIOS 336 Animal Behavior Laboratory
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BIOS 351 Microbiology Laboratory
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BIOS 443 Animal Physiological Systems
Additional courses at the 200-level or above, chosen with the
consent of an advisor, to reach 36 hours in Biological Sciences.
* Five of the Biological Science elective credit hours must be
taken at the 300-400 level (excluding BIOS 391 and BIOS 399).
Total Major Credit Hours: 36
Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses
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PHYS 105 Introductory Physics I Lecture
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PHYS 106 Introductory Physics I Laboratory
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PHYS 107 Introductory Physics II Lecture
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PHYS 108 Introductory Physics II Laboratory
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CHEM 112 General Chemistry I
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CHEM 114 General Chemistry II
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CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry I
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CHEM 233 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
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CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry II
Select one of the following math courses
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MATH 170 Calculus for the Life Sciences
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MATH 180 Calculus I
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STAT 130 Introduction to Statistics for the Life Sciences
Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences Undergraduate Catalog section for additional degree
requirements and college academic policies.
Programs offered at: