Genesee Community College (GCC) A.S. Biology → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (ABEC)
| GCC Course Work | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| CHE 103/L General Chemistry I | 4 | CHM 111/L | 4 | ABEC 101 Intro Animal Behavior I | 3 |
| CHE 104/L General Chemistry II | 4 | CHM 112/L | 4 | ABEC 102 Intro Animal Behavior II | 3 |
| BIO 125/L & BIO 126/L | 8 | BIO 111/L & 112/L (with degree completion) | 8 | ABEC Electives (ABEC only) | 24 |
| BIO 205 Genetics | 4 | Free Elective | 4 | PHI 245 Animal Ethics | 3 |
| CHE 201 Organic Chem I or PHY 131 | 4 | CHM 227/L or PHY 201/L | 4 | ABEC Conservation Course | 3 |
| CHE 202 Organic Chem II or PHY 132 | 4 | CHM 228/L or PHY 202/L | 4 | ||
| MAT 140 Pre-Calculus | 4 | Free Elective | 4 | ||
| MAT 141 Calculus | 4 | MAT 111 | 4 | ||
| MAT 129 Statistics | 3 | MAT 141 | 3 | ||
| Major Total | 39 | 39 | 36 | ||
| Core (General Education) and Other Requirements | |||||
| ENG 101 College Composition | 3 | ENG 111 | 3 | RST 101 | 3 |
| ENG 102 Composition | 3 | ENG 112 | 3 | Field 1: Religious Studies | 3 |
| Speech (SPE 102/108/109) | 3 | Oral Communication | 3 | Field 3: Arts & Literature | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | Global Awareness | 3 | Justice | 3 |
| American History | 3 | Field 4: History & Diversity | 3 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| Humanities (Philosophy) | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | Core Capstone | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | Field 5 | 3 | Free Electives | 6 |
| HED/PED/ATH | 2 | Free Elective | 2 | GRIF 201 | 1 |
| Core Total | 23 | 23 | 25 | ||
| Total Credits | |||||
| Total | 62 | 62* | 61 | ||
Notes
- A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
- 120 total credits are required for graduation.
- BIO 125/L and BIO 126/L transfer only if the associate degree is completed.
Transfer pathways are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.