Drexel University - Associate in Science in Biology to Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Spring 2018, 2018-2019)

Community College of Philadelphia Program: Associate in Science in Biology
Catalog Years: Spring 2018, 2018-2019
Transfer School: Drexel University
Bachelor Program: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

 

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.

General Information:

This transfer guide is developed in support of the dual admissions agreement between Drexel University and Community College of Philadelphia. It shows how the requirements for the A.S. in Biology at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Drexel University B.S. in Biological Sciences and the coursework required at Drexel University after transfer. To receive transfer credit, the courses must be substantially equivalent to courses offered in the curriculum at Drexel University and courses must be completed with a grade of C (C = 2.0) or better. A 3.2 cumulativeCommunity College of Philadelphia GPA, a 3.0 cumulative in all science coursework and a grade of "B" or better in Biology I and II at Community College of Philadelphia must be earned to gain admission to this program. Drexel University operates on a quarter term and credit system. The semester credit to quarter credit conversion is not exact; degree completion at Community College of Philadelphia will allow the student to achieve the equivalent of third-year standing at Drexel University.

For information about Drexel University Dual Admissions visit www.myccp.online/transfer-opportunities. To submit a Dual Admissions intent form before earning no more than 45 graded college level credits, login to MyCCP and find "Transfer/Dual Admissions" on the top right side of the MyGPS tab.

Semester Credits:

First Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology3THSE 0993
MATH 162 Precalculus II3MATH 101 Intro to Analysis I4
CHEM 121 College Chemistry I4CHEM 101 General Chemistry I3.5
ENGL 101 English Composition3ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric I3
CIS 103 Applied Computer Technology3Free Elective4.5

Second Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
BIOL 123 Principles of Biology I4BIO 122 Cells and Genetics4.5
CHEM 122 College Chemistry II4CHEM 102 and 103 General Chemistry II and III4.5 & 5
ENGL 102 The Research Paper3ENGL 102 and 103 Composition and Rhetoric II and III6
FREN 101 Elem French or
HUM 101 Cultural Traditions or
SPAN 101 Elem Spanish
3THSE 099 Elective3
PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology3THSE 099 Elective3

Third Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
BIOL 124 Principles of Biology II4BIO 124 and 126 Evolution and Organismal Diversity and Physiology and Ecology4.5 & 4.5
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I5CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I4
MATH 171 Calculus I4MATH 102 Intro to Analysis II4
BIOL 211 Genetics or BIOL 241 Microbiology or BIOL 281 Biochemistry4BIO Elective4

Fourth Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsDrexel Equivalent CourseCredits
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II5CHEM 242 and 243 Organic Chemistry II and III8
ENGL 115 Public Speaking3COM 230 Techniques of Speaking3
BIOL 211 Genetics or
BIOL 241 Microbiology or
BIOL 281 Biochemistry
4BIO Elective4
PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy3THSE 099 Elective3

Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 65
Equivalent Drexel Credits: 86.5