Biology Transfer Pathway | Kirtland Community College

This pathway is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in fields that require a biology major. Biology covers a wide variety of careers that can be loosely grouped into two main categories: Microorganism/Cellular Processes Based Careers and Organismal & Ecology Based Careers.

Microorganism/Cellular Process Based Careers can lead to:

Domestic animal & agricultural research careers such as soil scientist, food technologist, toxicologists, parasitologists with state and federal agencies, non-profits & private agencies, fermentation scientists in food production, etc.
Industrial research careers such as fermentation production of industrial solvents, biochemists, biotechnologist, industrial hygiene and safety, etc.
Human health research careers such as geneticist, genetic counselor, pharmacologist, biomedical engineer, biomanufacturing, etc.

Organismal & Ecology Based Careers can lead to:

Wildlife or forestry management careers such as conservationists, park rangers/naturalists, wildlife rehabilitation specialists, etc.
Domestic animal or agricultural management could include animal trainers/nutritionists, food inspectors, range animal or plant breeders, etc.

Biology Transfer Pathway Details

EM Majors (4 cr.)

BIO 11800 Evolution & Ecology for STEM majors (4 cr.)

CHE 10101 General Chemistry I AND CHE 10102 General Chemistry I Lab (5 cr.)

CHE 10201 General Chemistry II AND CHE 10202 General Chemistry II Lab (5 cr.)

ENG 10303 English Composition I OR ENG 10305 Integrated Composition (3-4 cr.)

ENG 10403 English Composition II (3 cr.)

MTH 13000 College Algebra (4 cr.)

MTH 18001 Pre-Calculus (4 cr.)

MTH 22002 Calculus I (4 cr.)

SPE 10500 Public Speaking OR SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.) (Speech course should be chosen based on transfer needs. See academic advisor for assistance.)

Total core pathway credit hours: 39-40

The student will then select additional electives to reach a minimum of 60 credit hours in consultation with an advisor and the desired transfer college/university.

Humanities:

HUM 20500 The Individual and Society (3 cr.)

PHL 21000 Introduction to Ethics (3 cr.)

Social Science:

PSY 10100 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)

GEO 10000 World Geography (4 cr.)

Mathematics:

MTH 22102 Calculus II (4 cr.)

Science:

CHE 20101 Organic Chemistry I AND CHE 20102 Organic Chemistry I Lab (5 cr.)

CHE 20201 Organic Chemistry II AND CHE 20202 Organic Chemistry II Lab (5 cr.)

*BIO 21002 Microbiology Lecture (3 cr.)

*BIO 21003 Microbiology Lab (1 cr.)

* BIO 21002 and BIO 21003 are strongly recommended for students pursuing a focus on cellular/microorganismal biology.

If the student’s schedule permits, taking available courses during the summer can lessen fall and winter semester course loads.

Fall Semester 1 (14-15 credits)

BIO 11700 Cell & Molecular Biology for STEM Majors (4 cr.)

ENG 10303 English Composition I OR ENG 10305 Integrated Composition (3-4 cr.)

MTH 13000 College Algebra (4 cr.)

Humanities elective (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Winter Semester 1 (16-17 credits):

BIO 11800 Evolution & Ecology for STEM majors (4 cr.)

ENG 10403 English Composition II (3 cr.)

SPE 10500 Public Speaking OR SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)

Social science elective (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Additional elective course (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Fall Semester 2 (15-16 credits):

CHE 10101 General Chemistry I (4 cr.)

CHE 10102 General Chemistry I Lab (1 cr.)

MTH 18001 Pre-Calculus (4 cr.)

Humanities Elective (See recommendations above; from a different subject than your first humanities elective) (3 cr.)

Additional elective course if needed (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Winter Semester 2 (15-16 credits):

CHE 10201 General Chemistry II (4 cr.)

CHE10202 General Chemistry II Lab (1 cr.)

MTH 22002 Calculus I (4 cr.)

Social science elective (3 cr.) (See recommendations above; different subject than first soc. sci. elective)

*BIO 21002 Microbiology Lecture (3 cr.) AND BIO 21003 Microbiology Lab (1 cr.) OR Additional elective course if needed (3-4 cr.)

* BIO 21002 and BIO 21003 are strongly recommended

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