2024-2025 MCC Transfer Prospective Degree Guide - BS in Biology

2024-2025 MCC Transfer Prospective Degree Guide - BS in Biology - Texas Tech University

This degree plan is unofficial and subject to change. For exact course requirements and a personalized transfer plan, please schedule an

appointment with a Texas Tech University admissions counselor or academic advisor. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 254-

299-8324.

MCC Course SCH TTU Equivalent Course Specific Notes: Requirement

Communications 6

ENGL 1301 3 ENGL 1301 Required Core 010N

Choose One From the Following:

SPCH 1311 3 COMS 1300 Core 010N

SPCH 1318 3 COMS 1301 Core 010N

SPCH 1315 3 COMS 2300 Core 010N

COM 1307 3 MCOM 1300 Core 010N

SPCH 1321 3 COMS 2358 Core 010N

Math 6

MATH 1314 3 MATH 1320 Required for MATH 1316 Core 020N

MATH 1316* 3 MATH 1321

MATH 1316 or higher is a minimum pre-req for

PHYS 1401 and 1402 at MCC. A student can

take a higher math, if they prefer and are

eligible via placement tests. Core 020N

Notes: Confirm your areas of study with your TTU advisor before selecting a math class. Graduate programs and pre-professional health

career may require

Life and Physical Science 8

BIOL 1406 4 BIOL 1403 Required for major Core 030N + Lab

BIOL 1407 4 BIOL 1404 Required for major Core 030N + Lab

Notes: These courses are required to take upper-division Biology courses at TTU; Included in major-specific hours

Culture

Choose One From the Following:

ENGL 2321 3 ENGL -LIT Core 040N

ENGL 2322 3 ENGL 2323 Core 040N

ENGL 2323 3 ENGL 2324 Core 040N

ENGL 2326 3 ENGL-LIT Core 040N

ENGL 2327 3 ENGL 2325 Core 040N

ENGL 2328 3 ENGL 2326 Core 040N

ENGL 2331 3 ENGL -LIT Core 040N

ENGL 2332 3 ENGL 2321 Core 040N

ENGL 2333 3 ENGL 2322 Core 040N

ENGL 2341 3 ENGL-LIT Core 040N

Creative Arts 3

Choose One From the Following:

ARTS 1301

3 ART 1309

Reccomended course to fulfill multiple

requirements Core 050N + MULT

Notes: ARTS 1301 can be used to fulfull both the core creative arts requirement and the TTU multicultural university requirement.

History 6

HIST 1301 3 HIST 2300 Core 060N

HIST 1302 3 HIST 2301 Core 060N

Political Science 6

GOVT 2305 3 POLS 1301 Core 070N

GOVT 2306 3 POLS 2306 Core 070N

Social and Behavioral Science 3

Choose One From the Following:

ANTH 2351 3 ANTH 2302 Core 080N + MULT

ECON 2301 3 ECON 2302 Core 080N

ECON 2302 3 ECON 2301 Core 080N

ENGR 2308 3 IE 2324 Core 080N

PSYC 2301 3 PSY 1300 Required for most pre-health programs Core 080N

SOCI 1301

3 SOC 1301 Core 080N + MULT

SOCI 1306 3 SOC 1320

Notes: SOCI 1301 can be used to fulfill both the social and behavioral science requirement and the TTU multicultural university requirement.

Component Area Option - MCC 6

ENGL 1302 3 ENGL 1302 Core 090C

MATH 1342 3 MATH 2300

req.

Foreign Language 11

SPAN 1411

4 SPAN 1501 Program req.

SPAN 1412 4 SPAN 1502 Program req.

SPAN 2311 3 SPAN 2301 Program req.

Notes: If you are interested in a different foreign language, please speak with a TTU advisor before starting foreign language coursework.

Multicultural Requirement 3

Multicultural Requirement 3 See TTU Advisor

Meet with TTU advisor to discuss approved

courses and any MCC coursework that may be

applicable. Program req.

Additional Requirements 17

PHYS 1401 4 PHYS 1403 Program req.

PHYS 1402 4 PHYS 1404 Program req.

CHEM 1411 4 CHEM 1307 & 1107 Program req.

CHEM 1412 4 CHEM 1308 & 1108 Program req.

PHED** 1

Personal Fitness &

Wellness Program req.

ENGL LIT N/A

Fulfilled by Language,

Philosophy, and Culture

ENGL -LIT Program req.

Semester Credit Hours

Transferred 78 Semester Credit Hours Applicable

Texas Tech Biology

Requirement

SCH TTU Course Course Specific Notes: Requirement

Biology I for Majors with Lab Core

BIOL 1403 taken as BIOL

1406 at MCC Required for most pre-health programs

Core 030 + Lab +

Program

Biology II for Majors with Lab Core

BIOL 1404 taken as BIOL

1407 at MCC Required for most pre-health programs

Core 030 + Lab +

Program

Genetics 4 BIOL 3416 Required for most pre-health programs Program req.

Cell Biology 4 BIOL 3320/3120 Program req.

Principles of Ecology 3 BIOL 3309

Program req.

Organic Evolution 3 BIOL 3305 Program req.

Organic Chemistry I 4 CHEM 3305/3105 Required for most pre-health programs Program req.

Organic Chemistry II 4

CHEM 3306/3106 Required for most pre-health programs Program req.

Biological Science Electives 17

Choose 17 hours from

BIOL, ZOOL, MBIO, and

other approved subjects

MBIO 3401 is required for most pre-health

programs Program req.

Required Additional Minor

Coursework (Please see course

notes for additional

information) 3 See TTU Advisor

Health Professions minor will require BIOL

2401 from MCC.

Chemistry minor will require CHEM 3310

(Molecular Biochemistry) or CHEM 3341

(Analytical Chemical Methods) to complete.

Other minor choices will add 9-12 hours of

coursework to your degree. Please see TTU

advisor to discuss other options. Program req.

Total Degree Hours: 120