thea tre a N d eN ter tai NM eN t te C h N ol og Y
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.
biology option, general studies
Associate of Arts | BIOL.AA | Transfer Programwww.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442462330
Visit chesapeake hall, room 100 or call 301-546-0422 for your faculty advisor
prograM desCriptioN
This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology or a career in medicine, veterinary medicine, or physical therapy.
Graduates of the Biology Option will be able to:
• Apply the scientific method and basic experimental design to interpret information and draw conclusions • Use critical thinking and abstract reasoning to synthesize biological concepts
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between biological structure and function and the biological hierarchy of organization
• Apply key concepts from chemistry and mathematics to solving biological problems • Communicate effectively using basic scientific terminology
geNeral eduCatioN Courses
The list of general education courses appears in chapter 7. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
prograM requireMeNts
PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: FYE ** BIO-1130 Principles of Biology:
Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior BIO-1140 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
CHM-1030 General Chemistry II Lab CHM-2010 Organic Chemistry I CHM-2020 Organic Chemistry II CHM-2040 Organic Chemistry II Lab
Program Electives—choose two of the following (one must be at the 2000-level):
BIO-2010 Microbiology BIO-2030 Genetics
BIO-2050 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO-2090 Cell Biology MAT-1360 or higher
PHY-1010 Introductory Physics I
1-credit course if necessary
NOTE: General education and program requirements must equal a minimum of 60 credits.
traNsFerabilitY
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the: • Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
Need help?
For help selecting an academic program or courses, consider using Career Coach, available at www.pgcc.edu/go/careercoach.
sC ie NC e a N d e N gi N eeri N g
Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.
sequeNCe oF studY—BIOLOGy OPTION A.A.
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Chapter 6 for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
1st semester
o Program Requirement BIO-1130 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior 4
o Science with Lab* CHM-1010 General Chemistry I 4
o English Composition I* EGL-1010 Expository Writing 3
o Computer Literacy* INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology 3
o Institutional Requirement PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: first-year Experience 1 total 15 2nd semester
o Program Requirement BIO-1140 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
o Science* CHM-1020 General Chemistry II 3
o Program Requirement CHM-1030 General Chemistry II Laboratory 2
o English Composition II* EGL-1340 Writing About Technical Topics recommended 3
o Social Science* General Education History course 3
total 15 3rd semester
o Program Elective 1, 2, 3 Choose from “Program Electives” 4
o Humanities* General Education Speech course 3
o Math* MAT-1360 or higher 3
o Program Requirement CHM-2010 Organic Chemistry I 4
o Elective 1-credit course (if necessary to reach a minimum of 60 credits) 1 total 15 4th semester
o Program Elective 1, 2, 3 Choose from “Program Electives” 4
o Program Requirement CHM-2020 Organic Chemistry II 3
o Program Requirement CHM-2040 Organic Chemistry II Lab 2
o Humanities* 2000-level General Education Humanities course other than Speech 3 o Social Science 2000-level Social Science General Education course other than History 3 total 15
program total 60
1 Two semesters of calculus (MAT-2410 and 2420) are required for admission to biology programs at some transfer institutions, including the UMCP Limited Enrollment Programs. Students eligible for calculus should take MAT-2410 as the general education math requirement and 2420 as one of the program electives.
2 Students pursuing careers in physical therapy should take BIO-2050 and PHY-1010 as their two program electives. 3 One of the program electives must be at the 2000 level.
b iol og Y o ptio N
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.
Chemistry option, general studies
Associate of Arts | CHEM.AA | Transfer Programwww.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442462362
Visit chesapeake hall, room 100G or call 301-546-3023 for your faculty advisor
prograM desCriptioN
This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Graduates of the Chemistry Option will be able to:
• Reason abstractly and think critically
• Use appropriate methods of quantitative reasoning to understand, interpret, and manipulate numerical data • Understand and apply the scientific method
geNeral eduCatioN Courses
The list of general education courses appears in chapter 7. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
prograM requireMeNts
PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: FYE ** CHM-1020 General Chemistry II
CHM-1030 General Chemistry II Lab CHM-2010 Organic Chemistry I
CHM-2020 Organic Chemistry II CHM-2040 Organic Chemistry II Lab MAT-2420 Calculus II
Choose one of the following:
BIO-1130, BIO-2010, BIO-2030, BIO-2050, BIO-2090, PHY-1010
Choose one of the following:
PHY-1010, PHY-1020, BIO-2060
Note: Students pursuing careers in pharmacy should consider taking two semesters of Physics (PHY-1010/1020) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO-2050/2060). Review admissions requirements of potential pharmacy programs with your advisor.
traNsFerabilitY
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the: • Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
Need help?
For help selecting an academic program or courses, consider using Career Coach, available at www.pgcc.edu/go/careercoach.
sC ie NC e a N d e N gi N eeri N g
Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.
sequeNCe oF studY—CHEMISTRy OPTION A.A.
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Chapter 6 for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
This is a calculus-based program. Students may require prerequisite math courses prior to beginning course work in the program. 1st semester
o Science* CHM-1010 General Chemistry I 4
o Math* MAT-2410 Calculus I 4
o English Composition I* EGL-1010 Expository Writing 3
o Computer Literacy* INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology 3
o Institutional Requirement PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: first-year Experience 1 total 15 2nd semester
o Program Requirement CHM-1020 General Chemistry II 3
o Program Requirement CHM-1030 General Chemistry II Laboratory 2
o Program Requirement MAT-2420 Calculus II 4
o English Composition II* EGL-1340 Writing about Technical Topics recommended 3 o Science with Lab* BIO-1140 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 total 16 3rd semester
o Program Requirement CHM-2010 Organic Chemistry I 4
o Program Requirement1 BIO-1130, 2010, 2030, 2050, or 2090, or PHy-1010 4
o Social Science* General Education History course 3
o Social Science* General Education Social Sciences course other than History 3 total 14 4th semester
o Program Requirement CHM-2020 Organic Chemistry II 3
o Program Requirement CHM-2040 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2
o Humanities General Education Humanities course other than Speech 3
o Humanities* General Education Speech course 3
o Program Requirement1 PHy-1010, PHy-1020, or BIO-2060 4
total 15
program total 60
1 Students pursuing careers in pharmacy should consider taking two semesters of Physics (PHY-1010/1020) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO-2050/2060). Review admissions requirements of potential pharmacy programs with your advisor.
Che M is tr Y o ptio N
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.
engineering
Associate of Science | ENGR.AS | Transfer Programwww.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442462394
Visit chesapeake hall, room 100G or call 301-546-3023 for your faculty advisor
prograM desCriptioN
Engineers need to think logically, communicate effectively, and be well-grounded in science and mathematics. The Engineering Program provides the engineering, mathematics, science, and general education courses that are taken by all engineering students in their freshman and sophomore years.
Graduates of the Engineering A.S. will be able to: • Read, write, and speak English at a scientific level • Reason abstractly and think critically
• Engage in qualitative and quantitative reasoning to interpret, analyze, and solve problems
• Use appropriate methods of quantitative reasoning to understand, interpret, and manipulate numerical data • Understand and apply the scientific methods
• Locate, evaluate, and effectively synthesize technical information • Use computers and other technology at a professional level
• Apply ethical principles in professional and personal decision-making
geNeral eduCatioN Courses
The list of general education courses appears in chapter 7. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
prograM requireMeNts
PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: FYE ** CHM-2000 General Engineering for Chemistry EGR-1010 Introductory Engineering
EGR-1140 Computer Programming for Engineers and Scientists
EGR-2050 Signals and Systems: Modeling, Computation, and Analysis
MAT-2410 Calculus I MAT-2420 Calculus II
MAT-2460 Differential Equations PHY-2030 General Physics II PHY-2040 General Physics III
Program Electives—select nine credits from the following:
EGR-2210 Advanced Engineering Mechanics EGR-2220 Solid Mechanics (summer only) EGR-2030 Circuit Analysis
EGR-2060 Thermodynamics (summer only)
EGR-2300 Materials Science for Engineers and Scientists EGR-2440 Digital Logic Design
EGR-2450 Electronic and Digital Circuit Laboratory
EGR-1210 Computer Science I EGR-1220 Computer Science II
CHM-2010 (for Chemical Engineering discipline only) CHM-2020 (for Chemical Engineering discipline only) CHM-2040 (for Chemical Engineering discipline only) MUS-1150 and 1160 (for Music Engineering discipline only) BIO-1140 and 2050 (for Bioengineering discipline only)
Mathematics elective can only be calculus-based classes (like MAT-2430, MAT-2450, or MAT-2500) not already required in the program (consult with engineering advisor on which to take for your discipline)
Notes: For Engineering electives: Two 3 credits courses are the same as a 4 credit and 2 credit course Substitutions: CHM-1010, 1020, and 1030 may be substituted for CHM-2000 Load reduction: Semester V and Summer Sessions can include EGR-1140, Chemistry, and most general educational courses to reduce the load above. Some courses can be taken during intersession (winter) as well. Note some of the engineering courses are only offered during the summer. Extra courses: Any student may take more than the required credits to their benefit.
sC ie NC e a N d e N gi N eeri N g
Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.
traNsFerabilitY
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the: • Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
Need help?
For help selecting an academic program or courses, consider using Career Coach, available at www.pgcc.edu/go/careercoach.
sequeNCe oF studY— ENGINEERING A.S.
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Chapter 6 for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
This is a calculus-based program. Mathematics courses may be required prior to beginning your program of study. 1st semester
o Institutional Requirement PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: first-year Experience 1
o Program Requirement EGR-1010 Introductory Engineering 3
o Program Requirement EGR-1140 Computer Programming for Engineers and Scientists 3
o Math* MAT-2410 Calculus I 4
o English Composition I* EGL-1010 Expository Writing 3
total 14 2nd semester
o Science* PHy-1030 General Physics I 3
o Program Requirement MAT-2420 Calculus II 4
o Science with Lab* CHM-2000 General Engineering for Chemistry 4
o Humanities* PHL-1090 Introduction to Logic 3
o Humanities* SPH-1090 Interpersonal Communication 3
total 17 3rd semester
o Program Elective Choose from “Program Electives” (dependent on discipline) 3 o Program Elective Choose from “Program Electives” (dependent on discipline) 3
o Program Requirement PHy-2040 General Physics II 4
o Program Requirement MAT-2460 Differential Equations 4
o Social Science* POS-1000 Introduction to Politics 3
total 17 4th semester
o Program Elective Choose from “Program Electives” (dependent on discipline) 3 o Program Requirement EGR-2050 Signals and Systems: Modeling, Computation, and Analysis 4
o Program Requirement PHy-2040 General Physics II 4
o Program Requirement Mathematics Elective (dependent on discipline) 3
o Social Science* ECN-2040 Principles of Microeconomics 3
total 17 program total 65 eN gi N eeri N g
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.
environmental studies
Associate of Science | ENVR.STUD.AS | Transfer Programwww.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442465761
Visit chesapeake hall, room 100h or call 301-546-0422 for your faculty advisor
prograM desCriptioN
The Environmental Studies Program is recommended for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental policy, or related fields. This program requires fundamental biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses integral to the study of the environment, with additional course options in areas of economics, health, and policy. Students in this program are encouraged to consider the program requirements of their desired transfer institution as they make their course selections.
Graduates of the Environmental Studies A.S. will be able to:
• Describe key environmental principles in the discipline of biology, including the areas of ecology, evolutionary biology, cell biology, and molecular biology
• Describe key principles in the disciplines of chemistry, geography, and economics • Demonstrate scientific laboratory skills
• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills
• Apply the scientific method and basic experimental design to interpret information and draw conclusions • Apply principles of mathematics to problems in environmental studies
• Evaluate relationships among the various disciplines in the program • Evaluate the impacts of policy decisions on the environment
• Identify positions on contemporary societal issues in environmental studies, including sustainability
geNeral eduCatioN Courses
The list of general education courses appears in chapter 7. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
prograM requireMeNts
PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: FYE ** BIO-1110 Environmental Biology
BIO-1130 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior BIO-1140 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO-2010 Microbiology
BIO-2330 Fundamentals of Soil Science CHM-2010 Organic Chemistry I GEO-1020 Physical Geography Laboratory
Choose one of the following:
BIO-2300 Introduction to Environmental Health POS-1400 Introduction to Environmental Policy
traNsFerabilitY
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the: • Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
Need help?
For help selecting an academic program or courses, consider using Career Coach, available at www.pgcc.edu/go/careercoach
sC ie NC e a N d e N gi N eeri N g
Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.
sequeNCe oF studY— ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES A.S.
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Chapter 6 for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
1st semester
o Program Requirement BIO-1130 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior 4
o Science with Lab* CHM-1010 General Chemistry I 4
o English Composition I* EGL-1010 Expository Writing 3
o Computer Literacy* INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology 3
o Institutional Requirement PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: first-year Experience 1 total 15 2nd semester
o Program Requirement BIO-1140 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
o Science* CHM-1020 General Chemistry II 3
o Social Science* ECN-1030 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
o English Composition II* EGL-1340 Writing About Technical Topics recommended 3
o Humanities* General Education Speech course 3
total 16 3rd semester
o Program Requirement BIO-1110 Environmental Biology 3
o Program Requirement CHM-2010 Organic Chemistry I 4
o Math*1 MAT-1350 or higher 3
o Elective 1-credit course (if necessary to reach a minimum of 60 credits) 1
o Social Science* GEO-1010 Physical Geography 3
o Program Requirement GEO-1020 Physical Geography Laboratory 1
total 15 4th semester
o Program Requirement BIO-2010 Microbiology 4
o Program Requirement BIO-2330 fundamentals of Soil Science 4
o Humanities* 2000-level General Education Humanities course other than Speech 3
o Program Requirement BIO-2300 or POS-1400 3
total 14
program total 60
1 Students eligible for calculus should take MAT-2410.
eNV iro NM eN tal studies
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.
environmental studies
Certificate | ENVR.STUD.CTwww.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442465760
Visit chesapeake hall, room 100h or call 301-546-0422 for your faculty advisor
prograM desCriptioN
This certificate program provides a core set of skills and knowledge that may lead to or advance careers in fields involving sustain- able technologies and resources. Such fields include natural resources conservation and management, soil and watershed science, ecological technology design, and environmental health. The certificate program includes fundamental biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses integral to the study of the environment.
prograM eleCtiVes
Choose one of the following:
ECN-2040 Principles of Microeconomics PHY-1010 Introductory Physics BIO-2010 Microbiology
GEO-1010 Physical Geography and GEO-1020 Physical Geography Laboratory
sequeNCe oF studY— ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CERTIfICATE
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Chapter 6 for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
1st semester
o BIO-1110 Environmental Biology 3
o BIO-1130 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior 4
o CHM-1010 General Chemistry I 4
o Math MAT-1350 or higher 3–4
total 14–15 2nd semester
o BIO-1140 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
o POS-1400 or BIO-2300 Introduction to Environmental Policy or Introduction to Environmental Health 3
o BIO-2330 fundamentals of Soil Science 4
o Elective Choose from “Program Electives” 3–4
total 14–15 program total 28–30 sC ie NC e a N d e N gi N eeri N g
Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs. eNV iro NM eN tal studies
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.