Biology Transfer Plan: Sam Houston State University

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The pathway below is designed to facilitate transfer to Sam Houston State University for students planning to complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology.

Work with your ACE it coach or a counselor/advisor early in your pathway to customize this plan.
Consult a transfer advisor at Sam Houston State University
Visit the Sam Houston Catalog to ensure transfer requirements are met.

Pathway Notes:

While an Associate of Science degree at Brazosport College requires 60 credit hours, the following pathway includes 69 credit hours, applicable to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Sam Houston.
The math requirements in this pathway begin with MATH 2413 Calculus I , which is the first mathematics course applicable to this degree. Some students may be required to take a prerequisite course(s) prior to enrollment.

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond. They provide the knowledge and skills upon which the other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete the most if not of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as ENGL 1301)
BIOL 1306 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 3 AND BIOL 1106 (transfers as BIOL 1411)
HIST 1301 - United States History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as HIST 1301)
SPCH 1315 - Fundamentals of Speech Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as COMS 1361)
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as ARTS 1301)
OR ARTS 1303 Art History Survey: Ancient to Gothic (transfers as ARTS 1303)

OR MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation (transfers as MUSI 1306)
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3 AND CHEM 1111 (transfers as CHEM 1411)

Knowledge Building

Knowledge Building courses expand upon foundational learning and develop skills at a deeper level. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to moving forward to Preparing for Completion.

MATH 2413 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4 (transfers as MATH 1420)
ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as ENGL 1302)
BIOL 1307 - General Biology II Credit Hours: 3 AND BIOL 1107 (transfers as BIOL 1413)
HIST 1302 - United States History from 1877 to Present Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as HIST 1302)
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as POLS 2305)
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3 AND CHEM 1112 (transfers as CHEM 1412)
PHYS 2325 - University Physics I - Mechanics and Heat Credit Hours: 3 AND PHYS 2125 (transfers as PHYS 1301)

Preparing For Completion

These courses provide capstone knowledge and skills, which prepares students for their next steps. Before beginning the third set of courses in this pathway, complete the Application for Graduation at the Admission’s Office. You should also meet with your coach/advisor to begin preparing applications for transfer.

MATH 2414 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4 (transfers as MATH 1430)
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as POLS 2306)
CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3 AND CHEM 2123 (transfers as CHEM 2323 and 2123)
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as PSYC 1301)
OR SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology (transfers as SOCI 1301)
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as PHIL 1301)
PHYS 2326 - University Physics II - Electricity, Magnetism, and Light Credit Hours: 3 AND PHYS 2126 (transfers as PHYS 1302 and 1102)