1. Cerritos College Biology and Chemistry Student Meeting
Department
Jeff Bradbury
Linda Waldman
Biology
Department
Matt Covill

2. Biology and Chemistry Departments
Connie Boardman
Matt Covill
Scottie Henderson
Susan Lepere
Michelle Navarro
Chace Tydell
Chemistry
Jeff Bradbury
Christine Romer
Cheryl Shimazu
Linda Waldman
Rena Lou
Mervat Zewail

3. Topics of Discussion Courses and Course Sequencing
Transfer Consideration
Special Opportunities

4. Courses
Pre-requisites
Times Offered
Proper Sequencing

5. Commonly Required Courses for Biology and Chemistry Majors*
* Requirements vary by major and university.
Mathematics through two semesters of Calculus* (Math 170 (4) and 190 (4))
Chemistry 111 (5) and 112 (5)
Chemistry 211 (5) and Chemistry 212* (5)
Chemistry 205* (4)
Biology 200 (5) and Biology 201 (5)
Biology 202* (4)
Microbiology 200* (5)
Physics 201 (4) and 202* (4) or
Physics 101 (4) and 102* (4)

6. It All Begins with MATH! Math 80
Intermediate
Algebra
Math 80
1. The Beginning Point! How to get there?
3. Where are you now? Assessment

7. The Mathematics Progression
Math 40 (Pre Algebra)
Math 60 (Algebra I)
Intermediate Algebra Math 80 (or 80a & 80b)
Trigonometry (Math 140)
Pre Calculus Math 150
Calculus I Math 170
Calculus II Math 190
Math 70 Geometry

9. Chemistry Course Progression
Math 80
Chem 110
Chem 111
Chem 112
*Chem 211
Chem 212
Chem 205
* Suggestion: Take English 103 or Philosophy 106 before Chem 211

10. Biology Course Progression
ZOO BIO BOT 120
BIO 200*
BIO 201**
BIO 202 ***
MICRO 200
*CHEM 111 must be taken prior to or concurrent with BIO 200.
**CHEM 111 must be taken prior to BIO 201.
***CHEM 211 must be taken prior to or concurrent with BIO 202

11. Biology & Chemistry Sequentially: DON’T DO THIS!

12. Biology & Chemistry Combined: a better way to do it

13. Biology & Chemistry Combined: recommended way to do it

14. For General Education Information See your Counselor!!!!
Important Considerations:
Begin taking your math and science courses early.
Take general education and math/science courses together.

15. Thinking Ahead To the Next Step
Transferring
Gaining Experience
Making yourself a good transfer applicant

16. Transferring
The Process
Admission

17. The Process Lower Division G.E. and Major Coursework
Introductory and Foundational Courses
Cerritos College
Upper Division G.E. and Major Coursework
Advance and specialized Courses
Transfer University

18. Getting Admitted Considerations: Grade Point Average
Fulfillment of Lower Division Major Requirements
Essay
Rigor of coursework
“Extra-Effort”

19. What is “Extra-Effort” ?
Undergraduate Research—e.g. Bridges to Baccalaureate
Honors Societies—e.g., Phi Theta Kappa
Scholars’ Honors Program
Volunteer Work
Internships—clinical care extender (cce)
Relevant paid work experience
Project Hope
Student Clubs

20. CSULB Bridges Program Paid Summer Internship Perform your own Research
No Experience Necessary
Special Opportunities to alumni
Regular Workshops on Cerritos Campus
Tuesday November 1st, 11:00 S124
For more information contact:
Matt Covill:
Linda Waldman:

21. Link-Up: Student Organizations
Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine (CCM)
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 11:00, SS138
Applied Science and Technology (ASET)
2nd and 4th Thursday, 11:00, S102
Environmental Club
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11:00, S101
Pre-Med Club
Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00, PS8

22. Project HOPE HOPE = Health Opportunities and Pipeline to Education
Exists to Remedy a Critical Need
Creating a supportive environment in which students with diverse backgrounds are given the tools to help them succeed in their pursuit of their educational goals in healthcare or science.

23. Program Activities Introduction to credit college courses
Targeted counseling and student support services
Academic support, tutorials, study skills, and workshops
Exposure to health careers through community service
Presentations on health professions an college pathways
Field trips to 4-year universities
Opportunity for summer UC and CSU internships/programs
Family support, and more…….

24. Benefits to Student You Get: Linked up/Connected Information
Motivation
Support
Attention
Sense of Community

25. What Else Can I Do ? Ask questions
Counselor
Faculty
Students who Transferred
Transfer Center-trips to colleges
Obtain College Catalogues or research their websites
Contact the Academic Advisors for Transfer Students at the universities you are considering attending
Visit campuses

26. What Can You Do With a Science Degree?
Teacher TRAC

27. UCI