Transfer Curriculum Guide

Biology Majors

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Undergraduate Biology Curriculum Changing _________________________________________________________ 1

Bulletin Used to Determine Graduation Requirements _______________________________________________ 2

How to Use Transfer Guides _____________________________________________________________________________ 3

For Bulletin Years Prior to Fall 2016 ___________________________________________________________________ 4

Biology – General Option Non-Teaching ________________________________________________________________ 5

Biology: Biomedical Sciences ___________________________________________________________________________ 6

Biology: Pre – graduate/Pre-professional _____________________________________________________________ 7

For Bulletin Year Fall 2016 and beyond ________________________________________________________________ 8

Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation ________________________________________________________ 9

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation cont’d _________________________________________________________ 10

Biology: Biomedical, Cellular and Molecular _________________________________________________________ 11

Biomedical, Cellular and Molecular cont’d ____________________________________________________________ 12

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and MACRAO _________________________________________________ 13

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UNDERGRADUATE BIOLOGY CURRICULUM CHANGING

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Undergraduate Biology Curriculum Changing

In the Fall of 2016, the biology department faculty will roll out a set of five new core courses for all Biology

majors. These courses are designed to provide students with the key concepts and skills in biology as outlined by

the Vision and Change document produced by leading biologists and educators from across the country. This common

set of core classes for all Biology students will provide a strong foundation in basic biological concepts through hands on

experimental learning, and emphasize the development of critical thinking and communication skills. After completing

the core courses, students can choose from our four biology majors and take a diverse array of specialty classes in

preparation for research, educational, and healthcare-related careers.

Vision and Change

How our new undergradute biology curriculum has changed

The new biology curriculum will prepare our students for all biology related careers

Introducing the new undergraduate biology curriculum

What current biology majors need to know/Frequently Asked Questions

Are you interested in learning how we developed our new undergraduate biology curriculum?

See Biology Curriculum Changes for more information

BULLETIN USED TO DETERMINE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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Bulletin Used to Determine Graduation Requirements Graduation requirements for a baccalaureate degree are based on the regulations and requirements printed in the Central

Michigan University Bulletin in effect at the time of a student’s initial registration at a regionally accredited two- or four-year

college or university or from a foreign university or college approved by the government or the official regulating agency of the

country in which the college or university is located.

A Bulletin published after initial registration may be chosen by the student when it is to his or her advantage. The time

limitation on this provision is that no student may graduate under the requirements of a Bulletin published more than seven

calendar years prior to the date of graduation. The University Bulletin covers a 12-month period, July 1 through June 30.

Courses, majors, minors, programs, and degrees in this catalog are subject to change without notice and may not be available in

the future.

FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO STARTED AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE BEFORE FALL 2016

If you started following one of the following guides you may continue to follow the previous guides built around the

prior Biology curriculum and majors to transfer to CMU. You will need to work with a CMU academic advisor to ensure that you

are adhering to the guidelines listed above. You may also choose to follow the new transfer guides built around the New

Biology Curriculum.

FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO STARTED AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL 2016 OR AFTER

If you start your college career at a community college you will follow the transfer guides built around the new Biology

curriculum and majors to transfer to CMU. If you are a dual enrolled high school student or an Early/Middle College student

who will enroll at CMU as an incoming Freshman Fall 2016 or beyond you will also follow the transfer guides build around the

new Biology curriculum. You will need to work with a CMU academic advisor and your current advisor to ensure proper course

sequencing.

HOW TO USE TRANSFER GUIDES

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How to Use Transfer Guides Transfer curriculum guides provide students with an outline of courses that are needed to fulfill requirements at CMU.

By viewing a transfer curriculum guide, it is possible to know which classes taken at a community college will transfer

for credit at CMU.

Community College Side Lists courses that can be taken at the community

college that will transfer to CMU

Designed to guide satisfying the MTA or the MACRAO Agreement

May or may not include enough course information to complete an Associate’s Degree

Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics may have several courses that can be used to satisfy MTA/MACRAO. In most cases all courses listed will transfer to CMU (as courses changes their transferability may change). Always check the Transfer Equivalency Table for the most up to date information.

Equivalent Column

Shows the CMU course equivalent for the community college course on

the left (ex. EN 101 at GRCC will

transfer to CMU as ENG 101)

Central Michigan University Side List the major/program the student plans to sign once

admitted to CMU

Lists the available baccalaureate degree options, which will be decided with a CMU academic advisor

Provides the complete list of courses that are required to complete the program or major

Transfer students should expect to take the majority of these courses at CMU

Work with your community college and CMU advisor for reverse transfer options, where available.

Grand Rapids Community College CMU

Equivalents

Central Michigan University BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND CONSERVATION CONCENTRATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 – 32) Composition (6) */***EN 101 English Composition I (3) */**/***EN 102 English Composition II (3)

ENG 101 ENG 201

Core Courses I (20 hours) BIO 111 Foundations of Evolution and Diversity (4) BIO 112 Foundations of Cell Biology (4)

Tips for Transfer students (Early/Middle College and Dual Enrolled students also)

Don’t try to plan your coursework alone. Use the guidance from academic advisors or counselors for a smoother transfer process

Start using a transfer guide as soon as you begin taking courses at a community college to ensure you are selecting the most beneficial courses

If you are not sure of your major it is recommended that you start by looking at MTA or General Education courses

Pay close attention to minimum grade requirements. Some general education areas and some majors will require a higher course grade than what is transferable to the college in general

Pay close attention to admission requirements for certain majors. Some majors require a higher overall GPA, major related GPA, and or a second application process after being admitted to CMU

Specific course sequencing or order may require transfer students to enroll at CMU before satisfying MTA/MACRAO or completing an Associate’s degree. It is strongly recommended that transfer students contact CMU early in their college career to ensure proper course sequencing for their major, optimizing course scheduling, and timely degree completion at CMU.

Visit CMU’s Transfer Web Pages (http://cmich.edu/transfer) for information about Applying to CMU, Scholarships, Visit Opportunities, the Transfer Equivalency Table, and next steps for Admitted Students.

FOR BULLETIN YEARS PRIOR TO FALL 2016

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For Bulletin Years Prior to Fall 2016

Biology: General Option Non-teaching

Biology: Biomedical Sciences

Biology: Pre-graduate/Pre-professional

BIOLOGY – GENERAL OPTION NON-TEACHING

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Biology – General Option Non-Teaching FOR BULLETIN YEARS PRIOR TO FALL 2016

Grand Rapids Community College CMU

Equivalents

Central Michigan University BIOLOGY – GENERAL OPTION – NON-TEACHING

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 – 32) Composition (6) */***EN 101 English Composition I (3) */**/***EN 102 English Composition II (3) Group I Humanities: (6 – 8) Select one of the following courses: COM 131 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) COM 135 Interpersonal Communication (3) Select additional courses from: AT 105, 106; EN 235, 247, 251, 252, 261, 262, 270, 271, 272, 278, 281, 282; FR 101, 102, 231, 232; GR 101 102, 231, 232; SP 101 102, 231, 232; HU 204, 205, 210, 219, 274, 281; MUS 110, 251, 252; PL 201, 202, 205, 209, 212; SL 150, 155 171, 172; TH 248 MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects*** Group II Social Sciences: (6 – 8) Select courses from: PS 110; CJ 140; EC 251, 252; AN 201, 210, 280, 285; HS 101, 102, 239, 240, 242, 250, 251; GE 132, 135, 253; PY 201, 231, 232; SO 251, 254, 260; SW 102 Note: Students pursuing an Associate Degree are required to take PS 110 MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects***

Group III Natural Sciences: (8) BI 101 General Biology (4) PH 125 College Physics I (4) MACRAO requires at least 4 credits from one lab science course. MTA requires two courses from two subjects. At least one must be a lab science course. Mathematics: (3 - 4) */***Select from MA 108, 110, 124, 129, 131, 133, 134, 215, 245, 255, 257 Note: MA 215 will transfer to CMU as a quantitative reasoning (QR) course. Students may not use the same course to meet math competency and QR competency at CMU. Students should plan to take an additional math or QR course at CMU. Additional available courses BI 127 General Microbiology (4) BI 154 Animal Biology (4) Select one of the following options: Option 1: CHM 120 Survey of General Chemistry (5) Option 2: CHM 130/131 General Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 140/141 General Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) Students pursuing an Associate Degree should consult an academic advisor at Grand Rapids Community College to ensure that GRCC degree requirements are being met.

ENG 101 ENG 201

COM 101 COM 357

Various Humanities Course Credit

Various Social Science Credit

BIO 110

PHY 130QR & 170

Various Math Course Credit

BIO 208 BIO 218

CHM 120 & 127

CHM 131 & Lab CHM 132 & Lab

REQUIRED COURSES (65 - 73) BIO 110 Concepts of Biology (4) BIO 203 General Botany (3) BIO 208 Microbiology (3) BIO 218 General Zoology (3) BIO 326 Genetics (4) BIO 340 Ecology (3) Select one of the following options: Option A: CHM 131 General Chemistry I (4) CHM 132 General Chemistry II (4) Option B: CHM 161 Principles of Chemistry (5) Option C: CHM 120 Survey of Chemistry (4) CHM 127 Introductory Chemistry Lab (1) CHM 342 Survey of Organic Chemistry (4) OTHER REQUIREMENTS Select one of the following: PHS 101 Survey of Physical Science (3) PHY 130QR College Physics I (4) AREA REQUIREMENTS Humanities (3 - 9) Natural Science (0 – 3) Social Sciences (3 - 9) ELECTIVES (22) Biology electives to be selected in consultation with a biology advisor. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Completion of the 202 course in any foreign language. This requirement may also be satisfied by passing the 202 examination or equivalent. Two foreign language courses from the University Program may be counted toward satisfying this requirement.

Minimum total credits required 124 Important Notes The BIOLOGY – GENERAL OPTION – NON-TEACHING MAJOR WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED EFFECTIVE FALL 2016.

CMU College of Science & Technology 989.774.1870. CMU Undergraduate Admissions cmuadmit@cmich.edu 989.774.3076

This guide is subject to change. It should be used in conjunction with an academic advisor and reflects successful completion of the MACRAO Agreement and the MTA.

*CMU competency course requires a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement. **Preferred course selection and a required graduation requirement. ***MTA applicable courses require a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement.

BIOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

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Biology: Biomedical Sciences FOR BULLETIN YEARS PRIOR TO FALL 2016

Grand Rapids Community College CMU

Equivalents

Central Michigan University BIOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 – 32) Composition (6) */***EN 101 English Composition I (3) */**/***EN 102 English Composition II (3) Group I Humanities: (6 – 8) Select one of the following courses: COM 131 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) COM 135 Interpersonal Communication (3) Select additional courses from: AT 105, 106; EN 235, 247, 251, 252, 261, 262, 270, 271, 272, 278, 281, 282; FR 101, 102, 231, 232; GR 101 102, 231, 232; SP 101 102, 231, 232; HU 204, 205, 210, 219, 274, 281; MUS 110, 251, 252; PL 201, 202, 205, 209, 212; SL 150, 155 171, 172; TH 248 MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects*** Group II Social Sciences: (6 – 8) Select courses from: PS 110; CJ 140; EC 251, 252; AN 201, 210, 280, 285; HS 101, 102, 239, 240, 242, 250, 251; GE 132, 135, 253; PY 201, 231, 232; SO 251, 254, 260; SW 102 Note: Students pursuing an Associate Degree are required to take PS 110 MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects*** Group III Natural Sciences: (9) BI 101 General Biology (4) CHM 130/131 General Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) MACRAO requires at least 4 credits from one lab science course. MTA requires two courses from two subjects. At least one must be a lab science course. Mathematics: (5) */***MA 131 Precalculus I (5) Additional available courses BI 127 General Microbiology (4) BI 154 Animal Biology (4) CHM 140/141 General Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 260/261 Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 270/271 Organic Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) Select one of the following options: Option 1: PH 125 College Physics I (4) PH 126 College Physics II (4) Option 2: PH 245 Calculus Physics I (5) PH 264 Calculus Physics II (5) Students pursuing an Associate Degree should consult an academic advisor at Grand Rapids Community College to ensure that GRCC degree requirements are being met.

ENG 101 ENG 201

COM 357 COM 101

Various Humanities Course Credit

Various Social Science Credit

BIO 110 & Lab CHM 131

MTH 130

BIO 208 BIO 218

CHM 132 CHM 345 & Lab CHM 346 & Lab

PHY 130QR & 170

PHY 131 & 171 PHY 145QR & 175

PHY 146 & 176

REQUIRED COURSES I (24) BIO 110 Concepts of Biology (4) BIO 208 Microbiology (3) BIO 218 General Zoology (3) BIO 324 Cell Biology (3) BIO 326 Genetics (4) BIO 392 Mammalian Physiology (4) BIO 500 Biological Statistics (3) REQUIRED COURSES II (12) Twelve credits of advanced level elective biomedical courses from the list below are required. BIO 320, 325, 337, 397, 497, 501, 524,534, 536, 537, 539, 544, 545, 546, 570, 571, 576, 580, 585, 590, 591, 597 Note: BIO 397, 497, and 597 may only be taken with permission of advisor. REQUIRED COURSES III (2) Select one of the following capstone courses: BIO 403 undergraduate Research (3 -4) BIO 490 Biomedical Sciences Capstone Seminar (1 – 2) BIO 495 Undergraduate Internship in Biology (1 – 4) OTHER REQUIREMENTS (43 – 50) Select one of the following: MTH 130 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4) MTH 132 Calculus (4) Select one of the following options: Option I: CHM 131 General Chemistry I (4) CHM 132 General Chemistry II (4) Option II: CHM 161 Principles of Chemistry (5) CHM 211QR Quantitative Analysis (4) CHM 345 Organic Chemistry I (3) CHM 346 Organic Chemistry II (3) CHM 349 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lab (2) Select one of the following options: Option I: CHM 425 Introductory Biochemistry (3) Option II: CHM 521 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3) CHM 522 Intermediate Biochemistry (3) Select one of the following options: Option I: PHY 130QR & 170 College Physics I & Lab I (4/1) PHY 131 & 171 College Physics II & Lab II (4/1) Option II: PHY 145QR & 175 University Physic I & Lab I (4/1) PHY 146 & 176 University Physics II & Lab II (4/1) AREA REQUIREMENTS Humanities (3 - 9) Social Sciences (3 - 9)

Minimum Totals for Graduation: 124 hours

Important Notes The BIOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MAJOR WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED EFFECTIVE FALL 2016.

CMU College of Science & Technology 989.774.1870. CMU Undergraduate Admissions cmuadmit@cmich.edu 989.774.3076

This guide is subject to change. It should be used in conjunction with an academic advisor and reflects successful completion of the MACRAO Agreement and the MTA.

*CMU competency course requires a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement. **Preferred course selection and a required graduation requirement. ***MTA applicable courses require a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement.

BIOLOGY: PRE – GRADUATE/PRE-PROFESSIONAL

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Biology: Pre – graduate/Pre-professional FOR BULLETIN YEARS PRIOR TO FALL 2016

Grand Rapids Community College CMU

Equivalents

Central Michigan University BIOLOGY: PRE-GRADUATE/PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 – 32) Composition (6) */***EN 101 English Composition I (3) */**/***EN 102 English Composition II (3) Group I Humanities: (6 – 8) Select one of the following courses: COM 131 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) COM 135 Interpersonal Communication (3) Select additional courses from: AT 105, 106; EN 235, 247, 251, 252, 261, 262, 270, 271, 272, 278, 281, 282; FR 101, 102, 231, 232; GR 101 102, 231, 232; SP 101 102, 231, 232; HU 204, 205, 210, 219, 274, 281; MUS 110, 251, 252; PL 201, 202, 205, 209, 212; SL 150, 155 171, 172; TH 248 MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects*** Group II Social Sciences: (6 – 8) Select courses from: PS 110; CJ 140; EC 251, 252; AN 201, 210, 280, 285; HS 101, 102, 239, 240, 242, 250, 251; GE 132, 135, 253; PY 201, 231, 232; SO 251, 254, 260; SW 102 Note: Students pursuing an Associate Degree are required to take PS 110. MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects***

Group III Natural Sciences: (9) BI 101 General Biology (4) CHM 130/131 General Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) MACRAO requires at least 4 credits from one lab science course. MTA requires two courses from two subjects. At least one must be a lab science course. Mathematics: (5) */***MA 133 Analytic Calculus I (5) Additional available courses BI 103 Survey of Plant Biology (4) BI 127 General Microbiology (4) BI 154 Animal Biology (4) CHM 140/141 General Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 260/261 Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 270/271 Organic Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) PH 125 College Physics I (4) PH 126 College Physics II (4) Students pursuing an Associate Degree should consult an academic advisor at Grand Rapids Community College to ensure that GRCC degree requirements are being met.

ENG 101 ENG 201

COM 357 COM 101

Various Humanities Course Credit

Various Social Science Credit

BIO 101 CHM 131

MTH 132

BIO 203 BIO 208 BIO 218

CHM 132 CHM 345 & Lab CHM 346 & Lab

PHY 130QR & 170 PHY 131 & 171

REQUIRED COURSES (59)

BIO 110 Concepts of Biology (4) BIO 203 General Botany (3) BIO 208 Microbiology (3) BIO 218 General Zoology (3) BIO 324 Cell Biology (3) BIO 326 Genetics (4) BIO 340 Ecology (3) Select one of the following:

BIO 391 Plant Physiology (4) BIO 392 Mammalian Physiology (4) Select one of the following options: Option A: CHM 131 General Chemistry I (4)

CHM 132 General Chemistry II (4)

Option B: CHM 161 Principles of Chemistry (5)

CHM 211QR Quantitative Analysis (4) CHM 345 Organic Chemistry I (3) CHM 346 Organic Chemistry II (3) CHM 349 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lab (2) MTH 132 Calculus I (4) PHY 130QR College Physics (4) PHY 131 College Physics II (4) Select one of the following:

BIO 500 Biological Statistics (3) STA 382QR Elementary Statistical Analysis (3) Note: If BIO 500 is elected, it may count toward the 42

required hours of BIO. BIO 403 is recommended as an elective course. ELECTIVES (15)

Biology electives to be selected in consultation with a biology advisor.

AREA REQUIREMENTS

Humanities (3 - 9) Social Sciences (3 - 9)

Minimum total credits required 124 Important Notes The BIOLOGY: PRE-GRADUATE/PRE-PROFESSIONAL MAJOR WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED EFFECTIVE FALL 2016.

CMU College of Science & Technology 989.774.1870 CMU Undergraduate Admissions cmuadmit@cmich.edu 989.774.3076

This guide is subject to change. It should be used in conjunction with an academic advisor and reflects successful completion of the MACRAO Agreement and the MTA.

*CMU competency course requires a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement. **Preferred course selection and a required graduation requirement. ***MTA applicable courses require a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement.

FOR BULLETIN YEAR FALL 2016 AND BEYOND

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For Bulletin Year Fall 2016 and beyond

Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Concentration

Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular Centration

BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND CONSERVATION

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Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation FOR BULLETIN YEAR FALL 2016 AND BEYOND

Grand Rapids Community College CMU

Equivalents

Central Michigan University BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND CONSERVATION CONCENTRATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 – 32) Composition (6) */***EN 101 English Composition I (3) */**/***EN 102 English Composition II (3) Group I Humanities: (6 – 8) Select one of the following courses: COM 131 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) COM 135 Interpersonal Communication (3) Select additional courses from: AT 105, 106; EN 235, 247, 251, 252, 261, 262, 270, 271, 272, 278, 281, 282; FR 101, 102, 231, 232; GR 101 102, 231, 232; SP 101 102, 231, 232; HU 204, 205, 210, 219, 274, 281; MUS 110, 251, 252; PL 201, 202, 205, 209, 212; SL 150, 155 171, 172; TH 248 MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects*** Group II Social Sciences: (6 – 8) Select courses from: PS 110; CJ 140; EC 251, 252; AN 201, 210, 280, 285; HS 101, 102, 239, 240, 242, 250, 251; GE 132, 135, 253; PY 201, 231, 232; SO 251, 254, 260; SW 102 Note: Students pursuing an Associate Degree are required to take PS 110. MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects***

Group III Natural Sciences: (9) CHM 130/131 General Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) PH 125 College Physics I (4) MACRAO requires at least one lab science course. MTA requires two courses from two subjects. At least one must be a lab science course. Mathematics: (5) Select one of the following: */***MA 131 Precalculus (5) */***MA 133 Analytic Calculus I (5) Additional available courses CHM 140/141 General Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 260/261 Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 270/271 Organic Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) PH 126 College Physics II (4)

ENG 101 ENG 201

COM 357 COM 101

Various Humanities Course Credit

Various Social Science Credit

CHM 131 PHY 130QR & 170

MTH 130

CHM 132 CHM 345 & Lab CHM 346 & Lab PHY 131 & 171

MTH 132

Core Courses I (20 hours) BIO 111 Foundations of Evolution and Diversity (4) BIO 112 Foundations of Cell Biology (4) BIO 211 Foundations of Genetics (4) BIO 212 Foundations of Form and Function (4) BIO 213 Foundations of Ecology (4)

Core Courses II (3 hours) BIO 500 Biological Statistics (3)

Required Courses I (3-4 hours) Select one Ecology course from the following:

BIO 367 Introduction to Marine Sciences (3) BIO 440 Wildlife Ecology (3) BIO 518 Animal Behavior (3) BIO 519 Invertebrate Systematics and Ecology (4) BIO 525 Plant Ecology (4) BIO 526 Limnology (3) BIO 527 Limnological Methods (2) BIO 555 Great Lakes Wetland and Aquatic Plants (4) BIO 560 Avian Ecology (3) BIO 561 Wetland Ecology and Management (3)

Required Courses II (3-4 hours) Select one Evolution course from the following:

BIO 305 Entomology (3) BIO 306 Natural History of Vertebrates3(3) BIO 390 Comparative Animal Physiology (4) BIO 501 Evolution (3) BIO 509 Ichthyology (4) BIO 511 Aquatic Insects (3) BIO 515 Ornithology (4) BIO 519 Invertebrate Systematics and Ecology (4) BIO 523 Fresh Water Algae (4) BIO 540 Mammalogy (4) BIO 549 Herpetology (3) BIO 557 Dendrology (4) BIO 562 Plant Systematics and Evolution (4) BIO 565 Microbial Diversity and Physiology (3) BIO 566 Microbial Diversity and Physiology Laboratory (1) BIO 575 Applied Bioinformatics (4)

Note: Students who choose BIO 566 will also have to take the pre/ co-requisite course BIO 565.

Required Courses III (3-4 hours) Select one Conservation course from the following:

BIO 365 - Environmental Contaminants (3) BIO 366 - Freshwater Biology (3) BIO 510 - Fisheries Biology (4) BIO 541 - Wildlife Biology and Management (4) BIO 561 - Wetland Ecology and Management (3) BIO 585 - Conservation Medicine (3)

Note: Courses may not double count toward Required Courses I, II, and III.

Other Requirements I (16 hours) GRCCCHM 131 - General Chemistry I (4) GRCCCHM 132 - General Chemistry II (4) GRCCMTH 130 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4) GRCCMTH 132 - Calculus I (4) GRCCPHY 130QR - College Physics I (4)

Note: You may only count one of MTH 130 or 132, not both.

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ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND CONSERVATION CONT’D

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Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation cont’d

Important Notes

Central Michigan University BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND CONSERVATION CONCENTRATION CONTINUED...

This Biology major will prepare students for graduate programs or careers in the fields of biomedicine, physiology, and cellular and molecular biology.

It is strongly recommended that transfer students contact CMU early in their college career to ensure proper course sequencing for their major, optimizing course scheduling, and timely degree completion at CMU. CMU College of Science & Engineering 989.774.1870 CMU Undergraduate Admissions cmuadmit@cmich.edu 989.774.3076

Students pursuing an Associate Degree should consult an academic advisor at Grand Rapids Community College to ensure that GRCC degree requirements are being met.

This guide is subject to change. It should be used in conjunction with an academic advisor and reflects successful completion of the MACRAO Agreement and the MTA.

* CMU competency course requires a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement. ** Preferred course selection and a required graduation requirement. *** MTA applicable courses require a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement. GRCCEquivalent transferable from GRCC

Other Requirements II (7-14 hours) Select two of the following options:

Option A (4-8 hours) Select CHM 342 for 4 hours OR CHM 345, 346, and 349 for 8 hours: CHM 342 - Survey of Organic Chemistry (4) GRCCCHM 345 Organic Chemistry I (3) GRCCCHM 346 Organic Chemistry II (3) GRCCCHM 349 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

Option B (3 hours) Select one of the following: CHM 421 Survey of Biochemistry (3) CHM 425 Introductory Biochemistry (3)

Option C (6 hours) GEO 203QR Introduction to Geographic Information Science (3) GEO 303 Geographic Information Systems I (3)

Option D (4 hours) GRCCMTH 132 Calculus I (4)

Option E (4 hours) GRCCPHY 131 College Physics II (4)

Other Requirements III (0 hours) Capstone Exit Exam and Survey. This capstone experience may include taking the Biology Major Field Test, analyzing and interpreting data, and/or completing an exit survey.

Electives (9 hours) Select advanced level elective courses from the following in consultation with a Biology advisor. Courses selected in Required Courses I, II, or III may not count toward elective credit.

BIO 305, BIO 306, BIO 320, BIO 334/GEO 334, BIO 337, BIO 365, BIO 366, BIO 390, BIO 391, BIO 397, BIO 403, BIO 440, BIO 495, BIO 497, BIO 501, BIO 509, BIO 510, BIO 511, BIO 515, BIO 518, BIO 519, BIO 523, BIO 525, BIO 526, BIO 527, BIO 540, BIO 541, BIO 549, BIO 555, BIO 557, BIO 560, BIO 561, BIO 562, BIO 565, BIO 566, BIO 575, 585, BIO 597; MAR 301 Notes: Credit toward the Biology Major may only be earned in BIO 397, 497, and 597 with permission of advisor. Students who choose BIO 566 will also have to take the pre/co-requisite course BIO 565.

Minimum total credits required 124

BIOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR

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Biology: Biomedical, Cellular and Molecular FOR BULLETIN YEAR FALL 2016 AND BEYOND

Grand Rapids Community College CMU

Equivalents

Central Michigan University BIOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL, CELLULAR, AND MOLECULAR CONCENTRATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 – 32) Composition (6) */***EN 101 English Composition I (3) */**/***EN 102 English Composition II (3) Group I Humanities: (6 – 8) Select one of the following courses: COM 131 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) COM 135 Interpersonal Communication (3) Select additional courses from: AT 105, 106; EN 235, 247, 251, 252, 261, 262, 270, 271, 272, 278, 281, 282; FR 101, 102, 231, 232; GR 101 102, 231, 232; SP 101 102, 231, 232; HU 204, 205, 210, 219, 274, 281; MUS 110, 251, 252; PL 201, 202, 205, 209, 212; SL 150, 155 171, 172; TH 248 MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects*** Group II Social Sciences: (6 – 8) Select courses from: PS 110; CJ 140; EC 251, 252; AN 201, 210, 280, 285; HS 101, 102, 239, 240, 242, 250, 251; GE 132, 135, 253; PY 201, 231, 232; SO 251, 254, 260; SW 102 Note: Students pursuing an Associate Degree are required to take PS 110. MACRAO requires at least 8 credits from two subjects MTA requires two courses from two subjects***

Group III Natural Sciences: (9) CHM 130/131 General Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) PH 125 College Physics I (4) MACRAO requires at least one lab science course. MTA requires two courses from two subjects. At least one must be a lab science course. Mathematics: (5) Select one of the following: */***MA 131 Precalculus (5) */***MA 133 Analytic Calculus I (5) Additional available courses CHM 140/141 General Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 260/261 Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab (4/1) CHM 270/271 Organic Chemistry II Lecture & Lab (4/1) PH 126 College Physics II (4)

ENG 101 ENG 201

COM 357 COM 101

Various Humanities Course Credit

Various Social Science Credit

CHM 131 PHY 130QR & 170

MTH 130 MTH 132

CHM 132 CHM 345 & Lab CHM 346 & Lab PHY 131 & 171

Core Courses I (20 hours) BIO 111 Foundations of Evolution and Diversity (4) BIO 112 Foundations of Cell Biology (4) BIO 211 Foundations of Genetics (4) BIO 212 Foundations of Form and Function (4) BIO 213 Foundations of Ecology (4)

Core Courses II (3 hours)

BIO 500 Biological Statistics (3)

Required Courses (3-4 hours)

Select one of the following:

BIO 320 Biology of Bacteria (3)

BIO 324 Cell Biology (3)

BIO 390 Comparative Animal Physiology (4)

BIO 391 Plant Physiology (4)

BIO 392 Mammalian Physiology (4)

Other Requirements I (20 hours) GRCCCHM 131 General Chemistry I (4) GRCCCHM 132 General Chemistry II (4) GRCCMTH 130 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4) GRCCMTH 132 Calculus I (4) GRCCPHY 130QR College Physics I (4) GRCCPHY 131 College Physics II (4)

Note: You may only count one of MTH 130 or 132, not both.

Other Requirements II (4-8 hours)

Select one of the following options:

Option A (4 hours)

CHM 342 Survey of Organic Chemistry (4)

Option B (8 hours) GRCCCHM 345 Organic Chemistry I (3) GRCCCHM 346 Organic Chemistry II (3) GRCCCHM 349 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

Notes: Students selecting Option A in Other Requirements II must select Option A in Other Requirements III. Students selecting Option B in Other Requirements II may select any option in Other Requirements III.

Other Requirements III (3-6 hours)

Select one of the following options:

Option A (3 hours)

CHM 421 Survey of Biochemistry (3)

Option B (3 hours)

CHM 425 Introductory Biochemistry (3)

Option C (6 hours)

CHM 521 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)

CHM 522 Intermediate Biochemistry (3)

Other Requirements IV (0 hours)

Capstone Exit Exam and Survey

This capstone experience may include taking the Biology Major Field Test, analyzing and interpreting data, and/or completing an exit survey.

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Biomedical, Cellular and Molecular cont’d

Important Notes Central Michigan University BIOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL, CELLULAR, AND MOLECULAR CONCENTRATION CONTINUED...

This Biology major will prepare students for graduate programs or careers in the fields of biomedicine, physiology, and cellular and molecular biology.

It is strongly recommended that transfer students contact CMU early in their college career to ensure proper course sequencing for their major, optimizing course scheduling, and timely degree completion at CMU. CMU College of Science & Engineering 989.774.1870 CMU Undergraduate Admissions cmuadmit@cmich.edu 989.774.3076 Students pursuing an Associate Degree should consult an academic advisor at Grand Rapids Community College to ensure that GRCC degree requirements are being met.

This guide is subject to change. It should be used in conjunction with an academic advisor and reflects successful completion of the MACRAO Agreement and the MTA.

* CMU competency course requires a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement. ** Preferred course selection and a required graduation requirement. *** MTA applicable courses require a grade of "C" or better to satisfy the requirement. GRCCEquivalent transferable from GRCC

Electives (10 hours)

Select advanced level elective courses from the list below. At least two (2) courses must be at the 400-level or higher. At least one elective must be a BIO course with laboratory hours. Courses selected in Required Courses may not also be used as electives.

BIO 320 Biology of Bacteria (3)

BIO 324 Cell Biology (3)

BIO 325 Biotechnology (3)

BIO 337 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4)

BIO 365 Environmental Contaminants (3)

BIO 390 Comparative Animal Physiology (4)

BIO 391 Plant Physiology (4)

BIO 392 Mammalian Physiology (4)

BIO 397 Special Topics in Biology (1-6)

BIO 403 Undergraduate Research (3-4)

BIO 435 Environmental Toxicology (3)

BIO 487/PSY 487 Neuroscience Seminar (1-2)

BIO 490 Biomedical Sciences Capstone Seminar (1-2)

BIO 495 Undergraduate Internship in Biology (1-4)

BIO 497 Special Topics in Biology (1-9)

BIO 501 Evolution (3)

BIO 524 Molecular Biology (3)

BIO 534 Endocrinology (3)

BIO 536 Histology (3)

BIO 537 Immunology (3)

BIO 539 Virology (3)

BIO 544 Developmental Biology (4)

BIO 545 Molecular Genetics (3)

BIO 546 Molecular Genetics Laboratory (1)

BIO 565 Microbial Diversity and Physiology (3)

BIO 566 Microbial Diversity and Physiology Laboratory (1)

BIO 570 Cellular Dynamics (3)

BIO 571 Cellular Dynamics Laboratory (1)

BIO 575 Applied Bioinformatics (4)

BIO 576 Animal Cell Culture (4)

BIO 580 Medical Microbiology (4)

BIO 585 Conservation Medicine (3)

BIO 590 Cardiovascular Physiology (3)

BIO 591 Neurophysiology (3)

BIO 595 Cancer Biology (3)

BIO 597 Special Topics In Biology (1-9)

Notes: Credit toward the Biology major may only be earned in BIO 397, 497, and 597 with permission of advisor. Students who choose BIO 546, 566, or 571 must also take the appropriate pre/co-requisite lecture course.

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MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) AND MACRAO

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Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and MACRAO

MACRAO TRANSFER AGREEMENT will be replaced by the Michigan Transfer Agreement

(MTA) effective prior to Fall 2014.

MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) The MTA replaces the MACRAO Agreement

effective Fall 2014 and beyond.

This distribution of courses fulfills the MACRAO Transfer Agreement and will satisfy the University Program portion of the CMU bachelors’ degree for students who started following the MACRAO Transfer Agreement at their Michigan community college prior to Fall 2014.

Please see your community college Registrar and request to have your transcript reviewed and designated as “MACRAO Satisfied”. Students may elect to follow the MTA. English Composition: 6 Semester Credits

Two Written Communication courses Science/Math: 8 Semester Credits

One Science course with a lab Intermediate and/or College Algebra, and/or Geometry Humanities: 8 Semester Credits

A minimum of 8 hours from at least two different disciplines Social Sciences: 8 Semester Credits

A minimum of 8 hours from at least two different disciplines

Minimum hours required to complete MACRAO Agreement: 30

This distribution of courses fulfills the MTA and will satisfy the University Program portion of the CMU bachelors’ degree at CMU for students who begin attending a Michigan community college beginning Fall 2014. Please see your community college Registrar

and request to have your transcript reviewed and designated as “MTA Satisfied”. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better may be applied to the MTA requirements. Communication: 2 Courses

One Written Communication course One Written or Oral Communication course

Natural Sciences: 2 Courses

Two natural science courses from two different disciplines. One course must be a lab science course. Humanities and Fine Arts: 2 Courses

Two humanities courses from two different disciplines (excluding studio and performance classes) Social Sciences: 2 Courses

Two social science courses from two different disciplines Mathematics: 1 Course

One entry-level college course as defined by the three pathways. Minimum hours required to meet MTA: 30

An official transcript that is designated as being “MACRAO Satisfied” or “MTA Satisfied” will have satisfied the University Program portion of the General Education Requirements. A portion or all of the Competency Requirements may also be satisfied by an official transcript designating

MACRAO Satisfied” or “MTA Satisfied”.

Central Michigan Writing Intensive & Quantitative Reasoning Requirements

Effective Fall 2014, CMU has implemented a Writing Intensive (12 semester hours) and Quantitative Reasoning requirement (3 semester hours).

Please note that these requirements are for both transfer and incoming Freshman students.

Any Michigan community college student transferring to CMU with their transcript designated as “MACRAO Satisfied” or “MTA Satisfied” will be given six (6) semester hours of Writing Intensive course work. The remaining six (6) semester hours must be completed at CMU. The Quantitative

Reasoning requirement may be satisfied through transfer credit.