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 guide outlines how the Community College of Philadelphia’s Associate in Science (A.S.) in Biology transfers to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science in Biology (B.S) at Temple University. This guide reflects the requirement for the A.S. in Biology in the Spring 2018 and 2018-2019 College catalogs. The A.S. in Biology qualifies for the Temple University Dual Admissions Agreement. A grade of “C” or higher is needed for courses to transfer. Completion of the A.S. leads to junior standing in the B.A. or B.S. at Temple University.
Students who earn the A.S. in Biology qualify for the Gen Ed to Gen Ed agreement. Temple University agrees to accept the General Education embedded in Community College of Philadelphia’s Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate General Education requirements except for two writing intensive courses to be completed at Temple University.
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 Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 1031/1033 General Chemistry I and Lab | 4 |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 | CIS Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 0802 Analytic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| MATH 162 – Pre Calculus II | 3 | MATH 1022 Precalculus | 3 |
| SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOC 1176 Intro to Sociology | 3 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 123 - Principles of Biology I | 4 | BIOL 2112 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 1032/1034 General Chemistry II and Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | English Elective | 3 |
| FREN 101 - Introductory French or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions or SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish | 3 | FREN 1001 Intro to French I IH 0851 Intellectual Heritage SPAN 1001 Intro to Spanish I | 3 |
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSY 1001 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 124 - Principles of Biology II | 4 | BIOL 1111 Introduction to Organismal Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I | 5 | CHEM 2201 and 2203 Organic Chemistry I and Lab | 4+ 1 elective |
| MATH 171 - Calculus I | 4 | MATH 1041 Calculus I | 4 |
| BIOL 211 – Genetics (not recommended) or BIOL 241 - Principles of Microbiology or BIOL 281 - Biochemistry I BIOL 225 - Ecology and Field Biology | 4 | CCP's Genetics course will transfer BUT will students will still NEED TO TAKE Temple's BIOL 2203 Genetics upon transfer. BIOL 2001 Clinical Microbiology CHEM 3401 Applications of Biochemistry BIOL 2227 Principles of Ecology | 4 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II | 5 | CHEM 2202 and 2204 Organic Chemistry II | 4 + 1 elective |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking | 3 | CSI 1111 Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 211 – Genetics (not recommended) or BIOL 241 - Principles of Microbiology or BIOL 281 - Biochemistry I BIOL 225 - Ecology and Field Biology | 4 | CCP's Genetics course will transfer BUT will students will still NEED TO TAKE Temple's BIOL 2203 Genetics upon transfer. BIOL 2001 Clinical Microbiology CHEM 3401 Applications of Biochemistry BIOL 2227 Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | PHIL 1101 Intro to Philosophy | 3 |
Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 65
Equivalent Temple University Credits: 65
Requirements above reflect those for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). The Bachelor of Science(B.S.) requires three additional upper level biology electives:
Additional requirements:
- 45 Upper Level (2000+) credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
- 90 credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
- Two (2) Upper Level (2000+) Liberal Art courses.
- Second (2nd) Level of a Foreign Language (1002) required for B.A.
Community College of Philadelphiacourses that transfer for Temple University courses numbered 2000 and higher count toward the 45 Upper Level credits and most courses students completed at Community College of Philadelphiacount toward the 90 credits in CST or CLA. Students who intend to earn a B.A. can satisfy the foreign language while at Community College of Philadelphia.