GCC Flexible STEM to Biochemistry Transfer Pathway

Genesee Community College (GCC) A.S. Liberal Arts & Sciences: Natural Sciences (Flexible STEM) → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Biochemistry

GCC CourseworkCreditsCanisius EquivalencyCreditsRemaining Canisius RequirementsCredits
Major Coursework
CHE 103/L General Chemistry I4CHM 111/L4CHM 301 Physical Chemistry3
CHE 104/L General Chemistry II4CHM 112/L4CHM 334 or CHM 430 with lab4
CHE 201 Organic Chemistry I4CHM 227/L4CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry3
CHE 202 Organic Chemistry II4CHM 228/L4  
PHY 121/131 Physics I4PHY 201/L or PHY 223/L4CHM 480 Seminar0
PHY 122/132 Physics II4PHY 202/L or PHY 224/L4CHM 481 Communication Concepts3
MAT 141 Calculus I4MAT 1114BCH 301/L Intro to Biochemistry4
MAT 142 Calculus II4MAT 1124BCH 302 Cellular Biochemistry3
BIO 125/L & BIO 126/L General Biology I & II8BIO 111/L & BIO 112/L8BCH 403/L Molecular Biology4
    Restricted CHM/BCH Elective3
    BCH Elective3
Major Total40 40 30
Core (General Education)
ENG 101 College Composition3ENG 1113GRIF 2011
ENG 102 Composition (Natural & Social Sciences)3ENG 1123RST 1013
HIS 102 World Civilization3Field 4 (History)3PHI 101 or Field 23
Speech (SPE 103/108/109)3Free Elective3Field 1 Religious Studies3
Social Science Elective3Field 53Field 3 Arts & Literature3
Philosophy / Humanities3Field 23Justice Attribute3
Foreign Language3Free Elective3Ethics Attribute3
HED/PED/ATH2Free Elective2Diversity Attribute3
    Core Capstone3
    Free Electives6
Core Total24 23 31
Total63 59* 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.
  • Students work with an advisor to finalize their pathway to graduation.

 

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.