Rowan University - Biological Sciences to Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science (2021 - 2022)

Community College of Philadelphia Program: Biological Sciences
Catalog Years: 2021 - 2022
Transfer School: Rowan University
Bachelor Program: Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science

 

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 was developed in support of the Program-to-Program Agreement between Community College of Philadelphia and Rowan University. It shows how the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Biological Sciences at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biological Science at Rowan University and then shows remaining requirements at Rowan University. 

Completion of the A.A. in Biological Sciences as described in this guide leads to junior standing in the B.A. in Biological Science at Rowan University. To receive transfer credit, courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. The associate degree must be completed with at least a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

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.

For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.

Semester Credits:

First Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsRowan Equivalent CourseCredits
BIOL 106 - General Biology I 4 BIOL 01100 - Biology I 4
ENGL 101 - English Composition 3 COMP 01111 - College Composition I 3
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra 3 INTR 99000 - NC/Non Transfb/Not Rowan Level 0
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or
ANTH 101 - Introduction to Anthropology or
ECON 181 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) or
POLS 111 - American Government
3 SOC 08120 - Intro to Sociology or
ANTH 02202 - Cultural Anthropology or
ECON 04101 - Intro Econ-Macroecon or
POSC 07110 - American Government
3    
BIOL 100 - Introduction to Life Sciences 4 Evaluation in progress.  

Second Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsRowan Equivalent CourseCredits
BIOL 107 - General Biology II 4 BIOL 01101 - Biology II 4
CHEM 110 - Introductory Chemistry 4 CHEM 05102 - Chem/Everyday Life 4
CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts 3 CS 01110 Computing Environments 3
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper 3 COMP 01112 - College Composition II 3
FREN 101 - Elementary French or
HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions Ancient to the 13th Century or
SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish
3 FREN 02101 - Elementary French I or
INTR 02075 - GE Humanities Elect or
SPAN 05101 - Spanish I
3

Third Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsRowan Equivalent CourseCredits
BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 BIOL 10210 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
MATH 161 - Precalculus I 3 MATH 01123 - College Algebra 3
Directed Elective (Choose two):
ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or
ECON 182 - 182 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) or
HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or
HIST 102 - United States History: The 19th Century or
HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or
HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or
HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Past or
ENGL 190 - Introduction to Literature or
MUS 103 - Introduction to Music or
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy or
PHIL 211 - Ethical Problems or
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or
PSYC 201 - Child Psychology or
SOC 231 - Social Problems
6 (Choose two)
ARHS 03103 - Art His Srvy I:Pre to Medieval or
ECON 04102 - Intro Econ – Microecon or
HIST 05150 - US Hist to 1865 or HIST 05075 - GE History Elective or
HIST 05075 - GE History Elective or
HIST 05100 - West Civ to 1660 or
HIST 05075 - GE History Elective or
ENGL 02075 - GE Literature Elect or
MUSG 06109 - Music Appreciation or
PHIL 09120 - Intro to Philosophy or
PHIL 09150 - Introduction to Ethics or
PSY 01107 - Essentials of Psychology or
PSY 09209 - Child and Adolescent Devel or
SOC 08221 - Social Problems
6

Fourth Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsRowan Equivalent CourseCredits
BIOL 104 - Forensic Biology or
BIOL 123 - Principles of Biology I or
BIOL 211 – Genetics or
BIOL 225 - Ecology and Field Biology (Recommended) or
BIOL 241 - Principles of Microbiology or
STS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology and Society
4 BIOL 01067 - GE Bio Sciences Elective or
BIOL 01203 - Introduction to Cell Biology or
BIOL 01106 - Introduction to Genetics or
BIOL 01204 - Introduction to Ecology or
BIOL 11330 - Microbiology or
INTR 99070 - Free Elective
4
CHEM 118 - Introduction to Biochemistry 4 CHEM 05076 - GE Chemistry Lab Elective 4
MATH 162 - Precalculus II 3 MATH 01075 - GE Math Elective 3
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking 3 CMS 04205 - Public Speaking 3

Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 61
Equivalent Rowan University Credits: 57