Pre-Biology, A.S. (General Transfer)

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 40 credit hours of course work from the General Education course list. Course work must be selected as directed in the areas below.

General Education Total Credit Hours

40 (minimum)

Program Courses

• CHM 240 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
• PH 125 - College Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4
• PH 126 - College Physics II Credit Hours: 4

Program Elective Courses

Select eight (8) credit hours of Program Electives from the courses listed below. Courses should be selected based on the program at the institution you intend to transfer to.

• BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credit Hours: 4
• BI 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credit Hours: 4
• BI 127 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
• BI 215 - General Ecology Credit Hours: 4
• BI 232 - Genetics Credit Hours: 3
• CHM 250 - Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
• Open Course - Elective  Credit Hours: varies by course
• Open Course - Elective  Credit Hours: varies by course
• Open Course - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

• Students transferring to GVSU should select from BI 121 and BI 122, BI 127, BI 215, and CHM 250 as part of their Program Elective Course options.

  Students transferring to FSU should select from BI 121 and BI 122, BI 215, and CHM 250 as part of their Program Elective Course options.

  Students transferring to EMU should select from BI 127, BI 215, BI 232, and CHM 250 as part of their Program Elective Course options.

  Students transferring to WMU should select from BI 215 and BI 232 as part of their Program Elective Course options.

  Students transferring to CMU should select Open Course Electives to be used toward their minor, Bachelor’s degree, or elective credit requirements at the 4 year institution they are transferring to.

Total Credit Hours

60

Transfer Notes

Be aware that many 4-year institutions limit the number of credits that you can transfer from GRCC. Contact the university/college you intend to transfer to for assistance with course selections and verification of the transferability of course/credits.

Essential Abilities/Technical Standards

1. Essential judgment skills to include: ability to identify, assess, and comprehend scientific observations of the natural world for the purpose of problem solving and coming to appropriate conclusions which include distinguishing between correlation and causation.
2. Essential physical/neurological functions to include: ability to use the senses of seeing, hearing, touch, and smell to make correct observations, judgments, and conclusions regarding the world of biological sciences.  Students must be able to meet physical expectations in order to safely engage in the practice of learning biological science, especially in the laboratory and field settings.  Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological and physical functions include, but are not limited to observation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, and psychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations. 
3. Essential communication skills to include: ability to communicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, and all members of the Biological Sciences department. Skills include verbal, written, and nonverbal abilities as well as information technology skills consistent with effective communication.
4. Essential emotional coping skills: ability to demonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practice of science learning and investigation as determined by professional standards of practice.
5. Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include: ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to engage competently in the safe practice of learning biology.
6. Other essential behavioral attributes: ability to work collaboratively in group learning activities in lecture class and as a team member in both laboratory class and in a field setting.

Grand Rapids Community College strives to be more than ADA compliant. We strive to be accessible and welcoming to all students of all abilities. After reviewing the Essential Abilities/Technical Standards for this program; your responsibilities as a student entail determining if you can complete all associated coursework either:

1. With Accommodation. I am otherwise qualified to meet the same academic standards as any other student entering the program. However, based on a medically documented condition or diagnosis, I would qualify for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). I will meet with Disability Support Services on campus to arrange those accommodations in an interactive process with the department of Biological Sciences.
   
   
2. Without Accommodation. I am able to complete the program without need for reasonable accommodation or modification. In the event my medical documentation reveals otherwise or a condition manifests that would necessitate an accommodation; it is my responsibility to inform a responsible authority figure within the department of (field of study) and work with Disability Support Services to see if a reasonable accommodation or modification can be made