Pre-Molecular Biotechnology, AS

Award Granted: Associate in Science	Major code: 02/226
Credits/Contacts Required: 61/75	CIP Code: 260299

Description

The Pre-Molecular Biotechnology Degree is designed for students who want to transfer and complete degrees in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. Specific requirements for transfer to the Biotechnology Degree Program at Ferris State University are noted below. In addition for preparation for transfer, this program provides students with a strong general education background. By satisfying the program requirements listed below, a student also satisfies the Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements. ✪

Transfer Areas of Interest

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Genetics

General Education Requirements (Min 32 Credits) @

ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - Communications Elective (ENGL 102 or ENGL 145 ; COMM 103 , COMM 104 , or COMM 120 ) Credit(s): 3
MATH 141 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus I Credit(s): 5
BIOL 110 - Evolution & Diversity Credit(s): 4
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 5
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - Social & Behavioral Science Electives (ECON 131 & ECON 132 are desirable electives for the Biotechnology degree.) Credit(s): 3 *
XXXX xxx - Humanities Electives Credit(s): 6 *

Program Requirements (Min 29 Credits) @

BIOL 112 - Cells & Molecules Credit(s): 4
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 5
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
MATH 210 - Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 4
PHYS 201 - Elements of Physics I Credit(s): 4 **
PHYS 202 - Elements of Physics II Credit(s): 4 **

Suggested Sequences per Semester

First Semester

BIOL 110 - Evolution & Diversity Credit(s): 4
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 5
ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 141 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus I Credit(s): 5

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 17 | Contacts: 21

Second Semester

BIOL 112 - Cells & Molecules Credit(s): 4
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 5
MATH 210 - Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - Communications Elective Credit(s): 3 | Contacts: 3

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 16 | Contacts: 20

Third Semester

CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
PHYS 201 - Elements of Physics I Credit(s): 4 **
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - Humanities Electives Credit(s): 3 | Contacts: 3 *

Third Semester Total - Credit(s): 14 | Contacts: 17

Fourth Semester

CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
PHYS 202 - Elements of Physics II Credit(s): 4 **
XXXX xxx - Social & Behavioral Science Electives Credit(s): 3 | Contacts: 3 *
XXXX xxx - Humanities Electives Credit(s): 3 | Contacts: 3 *

Fourth Semester Total - Credit(s): 14 | Contacts: 17

NOTES:

✪ This degree requires fulfillment of the Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education requirements. All courses used to fulfill the MTA must have a grade of “C” or higher.

@ Many courses require specific placement scores or prerequisite courses. Students not meeting the prerequisites for their required courses may need to take more time and more credits to fulfill the degree requirements.

* Students must choose courses in Social & Behavioral Sciences and Humanities, each from two different subject areas to meet MTA. See advisor for details.
** Students may take PHYS 205 & PHYS 206 as an alternative.

Actual courses and sequence vary with transfer institution and undergraduate degree specialization. It is in the student’s best interest to review transfer guides for specific university and program requirements. Students should regularly consult their transfer institution as well as their Bay College advisor prior to scheduling courses.

Students transferring to FSU Biotechnology program only need to complete MATH 140 , and are not required to complete PHYS 202 .
Due to credit transfer limits, students transferring to NMU are advised to complete either Organic Chemistry or Physics at NMU.

These students would be better served by completing the general AS degree.