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Marine Biology Transfer from MGCCC

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

  • This information provides only a suggested schedule.
  • Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
  • Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
  • Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
  • Please refer to the for general degree information and major requirements.
MGCCC/Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Marine Biology
Associate of Science Degree Pathway
Marine Biology, B.S., Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
BIO 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,
MUS 1113, SPT 2233
3 ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
MAT 1613 9 MAT 167  + 2 more higher level maths
Bio 2414/L 4 BSC 201/L
PHY 2414/L 4 PHY 111/L
CHE 2425/L 4 CHE 255/L
BIO 1313/L 4 BSC 226/L
Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613  3 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,
PHI 171, REL 131
Select 1:  ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213,
ECO 1113. GEO 1113, PSC 1113,
SOC 2113
3 ANT 101, HHS 100,
ECO, 101, GHY 101, PS 101, SOC 101
General Electives  4 Any combination of courses to satisfy MGCCC degree requirements. 
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 60  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at Âé¶¹´«Ã½
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Course Credit Comments
COA 101 1  
MAR 210 3  
BSC 360 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L,           CHE 106/L & CHE 107/L
COA 305/L 4 Pre-Req: Mar 210 -- allowable Co-Req for transfers
COA 270 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L, &            CHE 106/L
Marine Biology Electives 15  
COA 102  1  
BSC 340  3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L &             CHE 106/L
COA 401 3 Pre-Req: MAR 210
MAR 310  3 Pre-Req: BSC 111/L, CHE 107/L,             MAR 300 or MAR 301 or COA 305
COA 320  3  
COA 402  3  
MAR 413  3 Pre-Req: MAR 310
MAR 489  1 Pre-Req: MAR 310
Co-Req: MAR 413
MAR 488  3  
COA 446/L 5 Pre-Req: 16 hrs of Biological Sciences
Allowable substitution: MAR 405/L
MAR 497  2  
General Electives 2 Any combination of courses to satisfy Âé¶¹´«Ã½ degree requirements. 
Select 1: MAR 490, MAR 493  3  
Required Hours from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 64  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
30 Hours of general electives required across Community College and Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
See official university bulletin for further details.
MGCCC/Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Marine Biology
Associate of Arts Degree Pathway
Marine Biology, B.S.,Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Catalog Year 2024-2025 (124 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
BIO 1134/L 4 BSC 110/L
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
MAT 1613 3 MAT 167  
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,
MUS 1113, SPT 2233
3 ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
BIO 1144/L 4 BSC 111/L
CHE 1224/L 4 CHE 107/L
Bio 2414/L 4 BSC 201/L
PHY 2414/L 4 PHY 111/L
CHE 2425/L 4 CHE 255/L
BIO 1313/L  4 BSC 226/L
Select 2: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613 6 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,
PHI 171, REL 131
Select 2:  ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213,
ECO 1113. GEO 1113, PSC 1113,
SOC 2113
6 ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, SOC 101
Select 1: BAD 2533, CSC 1123 3 APT 361, CSC 101
SPT 1113 3 CMS 111
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 62  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at Âé¶¹´«Ã½
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Course Credit Comments
COA 101 1  
MAR 210 3  
BSC 360 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L,             CHE 106/L & CHE 107/L
COA 305/L 4 Pre-Req: Mar 210 -- allowable Co-Req for transfers
COA 270 3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L, & CHE 106/L
Marine Biology Electives 15  
COA 102  1  
BSC 340  3 Pre-Req: BSC 110/L, BSC 111/L & CHE 106/L
COA 401 3 Pre-Req: MAR 210
MAR 310  3 Pre-Req: BSC 111/L, CHE 107/L, MAR 300 or MAR 301 or COA 305
COA 320  3  
COA 402  3  
MAR 413  3 Pre-Req: MAR 310
MAR 489  1 Pre-Req: MAR 310
Co-Req: MAR 413
MAR 488  3  
COA 446/L 5 Pre-Req: 16 hrs of Biological Sciences
Allowable substitution: MAR 405
MAR 497  2  
Select 1: MAR 490, MAR 493  3  
Required Hours from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 62  
Degree plan is 124 hours total.
30 Hours of general electives required across Community College and Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
See official university bulletin for further details.