NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Michigan State University - Main Campus
Program: Zoology
The Bachelor of Science degree program in zoology is for students who seek professional employment in animal biology, Veterinary Medicine, or who seek admission to health-related professional schools such as Dental School, Medical School, Genetics, Neurobiology, etc. Students can choose one of six zoology concentrations at MSU:
- Animal Behavior and Neurobiology
- Cell & Developmental Biology
- Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Biology
- Genetics
- General Zoology
- Marine Biology
- Zoo & Aquarium Science
Admission Criteria
- Admission – Transfer students are admitted into the zoology department as juniors & must have a minimum of 56 acceptable credits.
- Transferable Credits – MSU will accept a maximum of 60 credits from a community college.
Basic Requirements
The following courses are listed to facilitate transfer and fulfill University requirements at MSU. These courses may not fulfill requirements for the Associate of Arts or Science degree at NMC. If your goal is to complete an associate's degree before transferring, see an advisor for assistance.
Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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Composition |
|
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ENG 111, 112 |
English Composition I & II |
8 |
|
Humanities |
|
|
|
HST 111 or 112 |
US History to or from 1865 |
4 |
|
Select an additional course from the Humanities Area from a dept. other than HST |
3 |
|
|
Natural Science |
|
|
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BIO 115 & 116 |
Cell, Plant & Ecosystem Biology; Genetic, Evolution, Animal Biology - must complete both to receive BS 161 and 162 credit at MSU |
8 |
|
CHM 150 |
General Chemistry I |
5 |
|
CHM 151 |
General Chemistry II (not needed if planning on taking Organic Chem at MSU) |
5 |
|
CHM 250 & 251 |
Organic Chemistry I & II |
10 |
|
PHY 121 & 122 |
General Physics I & II |
8 |
|
Social Science |
|
|
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Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from the Social Science Area (if pursuing concentrations 1, 3 or 6, consider taking GEO 115 as one of your social science courses) |
6 |
|
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Mathematics |
|
|
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MTH 141 |
Calculus I |
5 |
|
MTH 142 |
Calculus II (there are other options to fulfill this requirement at MSU) |
5 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Summer 2023