Concentration(s): Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology
Delivery Method: On-Campus

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
OR
PHY 151: General Physics I
4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
OR
PHY 152: General Physics II
4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

There are five different avenues to earning a B.S. in Biological Sciences at NC State. Students studying for a degree in Biological Sciences can opt for a general curriculum (BLS) or can choose to focus in a particular area by selecting one of four areas of concentration: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCD), Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology (IPN), Human Biology (HB), or Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology (EEC).

The MCD curriculum offers students in-depth studies of the molecular and cellular basis of life and the development of multicellular organisms. Many students in the MCD concentration focus on lab-based courses in biology, genetics and biotechnology (BIT), in preparation for graduate studies or work in industry.

Please visit the program website for additional information. 

Remaining NC State Bachelor's Degree Requirements are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are required major courses and will not be part of the General Education fulfillment awarded by associate degree transfer and CAA eligibility.

Students may utilize the NC State Transfer Planner in conjunction with this Transfer Guide to see how their transfer coursework fulfills major requirements. Please note that the Transfer Planner does not reflect CAA eligibility or GEP fulfillment.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
LSC 103: Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences 1
Advanced Writing Elective 3
LSC 101: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences 2
Physics I/Lab or Chemistry I/Lab 4
Physics II/Lab or Chemistry II/Lab 4
CH 221: Organic Chemistry I 3
CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CH 223: Organic Chemistry II 3
CH 224: Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
BIO 414 or BIO 416 3

or BIO 416: Cancer Cell Biology

BIO 361: Developmental Biology 3

or GN 434: Genes and Development

BIT 410: Manipulation of Recombinant DNA 4
BCH 451: Principles of Biochemistry 4
GN 311: Principles of Genetics 4
GN 312: Elementary Genetics Laboratory 1
Physiology Elective 4
MCDB Electives 9
Additional Science/Math Electives 8
Learning Experience Electives 3
Free Electives 9

This major requires 9 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.