Biology - Transfer Plan
College of Natural Sciences
BIO-TR
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Natavia Middleton
Dean, Natural Sciences
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Dean, Natural Sciences
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
The following requirements are intended for students interested in completing an Associate in Arts Degree from SPC and transferring to a Biology Bachelor’s degree program within the State of Florida (CIP Code 26.0101). However, all students who complete the following requirements will graduate with an Associate in Arts Degree (GEN-AA) from SPC. You should always consult with your desired transfer institution to determine if your anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements). For institution specific information, click here to access the FloridaShines website.
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Requirements
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
A grade of "C" or better is required for all State Mandated Prerequisite courses.
Credits
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Mathematics Core
Credits 3-5
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement and if MAC 2311 is chosen, 2 elective credits required for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement and if MAC 2311 is chosen, 2 elective credits required for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Mathematics Elective
Credits 3-5
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Elective requirement and if MAC 2312 is chosen, 2 elective credits required for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Elective requirement and if MAC 2312 is chosen, 2 elective credits required for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Natural Sciences Core, Elective, and Laboratory
Credits 16
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Sciences Core, Elective, and Laboratory requirements and 10 elective credits required for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Sciences Core, Elective, and Laboratory requirements and 10 elective credits required for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Electives
Credits 16
Choose either the CHM or the PHY course sequence.
Completion of this requirement satisfies 8 elective credits required for the AA degree.
Choose either the CHM or the PHY course sequence.
Completion of this requirement satisfies 8 elective credits required for the AA degree.
8
OR
OR
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AA Gen Ed
Credits 24
Communications - Composition
Communications - Composition
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Communications - Literature
Communications - Literature
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Communications - Speech
Communications - Speech
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Ethics
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
0
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
Enhanced World View
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Civic Literacy
Civic Literacy
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Electives
Credits 24
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 18-22 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites and 2-6 additional elective credits.The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.The courses used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 18-22 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites and 2-6 additional elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.
24
Total: 62-66