Biology/Biochemistry Transfer Plan: University of Houston

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

Work with your ACE it coach or a counselor/advisor early in your pathway to customize this plan.
Consult a transfer advisor at the University of Houston.
Visit the UH 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 65 credit hours, applicable to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UH.
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 other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete most if not all 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 1303)
MATH 2413 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4 (transfers as MATH 1431)
HIST 1301 - United States History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as HIST 1377)
BIOL 1306 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 3 AND BIOL 1106 (transfers as BIOL 1361 and 1161)
SPCH 1315 - Fundamentals of Speech Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as COMM 1332)
OR SPCH 1318 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (transfers as COMM 1333)
Creative Arts Core
Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 3

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 2414 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4 (transfers as MATH 1432)
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3 AND CHEM 1111 (transfer as CHEM 1331 and 1111)
HIST 1302 - United States History from 1877 to Present Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as HIST 1378)
BIOL 1307 - General Biology II Credit Hours: 3 AND BIOL 1107 (transfers as BIOL 1362 and 1162)
ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as ENGL 1304)
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as POLS 1337)
PHYS 1301 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 3 AND PHYS 1101 (transfers as PHYS 1301/1101)

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.

CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3 AND CHEM 1112 (transfers as CHEM 1332 and 1112)
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as POLS 1336)
ECON 2301 - Principles of Economics I Credit Hours: 3 (transfers as ECON 2305)
OR PSYC 2301 General Psychology (transfers as PSYC 1300)

OR SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology (transfers as SOC 1300)
PHYS 1302 - College Physics II Credit Hours: 3 AND PHYS 1102 (transfers as PHYS 1303 and 1102)
HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities Credit Hours: 3
OR PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy (transfers as PHIL 1301)