NMU Transfer Path: A.G.S. to B.S. in Medicinal Plant Chemistry Entrepreneurial Track

What is it?

The purpose of this articulation agreement between Oakton College and Nothern Michigan University is to provide a smooth transition for students who want to earn an A.G.S. degree with Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist Certificate at Oakton College prior to a transfer to Northern Michigan University to complete a B.S. degree in Medicinal Plant Chemistry-Entrepreneurial Track.

The Medicinal Plant Chemistry degree is an interdisciplinary program that builds on foundational
chemistry and biology courses and provides students with a two-semester capstone research experience
involving the cultivation of plants followed by extraction and analysis of medicinal compounds from the
plants. The entrepreneurial track combines the science core with business courses to help prepare
students for involvement in a business related to plant medicinal products.

Participation Details

  • Students should discuss the pursuit of this Transfer Pathway with their advisor during their first year at Oakton College.
  • Complete the articulated program as indicated in this articulation guide. Any course substitutions should only be made with the guidance of an advisor or counselor to assure that all requirements are met.
  • Students are encouraged to meet with the Chemistry Department at NMU early, before completing an admission application to NMU
  • A copy of the articulation agreement should be brought to all advising sessions. Copies of this agreement are available on the NMU Undergraduate Admissions Website and at the Academic Affairs Office NMU.
  • Apply for NMU in the semester before you plan to transfer.

Make an appointment with an Academic Advisor

 Transfer Path

First Year at Oakton College

Semester One

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

EGL 101

Composition I

3

CHM 121

College Chemistry I

4

CNB 101

Intro to Cannabis

1

CNB 102

Cannabis and the Law

1

CNB 103

Pharmacology and Medical Cannabis Use

2

Choose One

MAT 131 or MAT 190

4

Total Semester Credit Hours

15


Semester Two

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

EGL 102

Composition II

3

CHM 122

College Chemistry II

4

ACC 153

Principles of Accounting

4

CNB 104

The Experience of Illness

2

CNB 105

Dispensary Operations

1

PED 101

First Aid

2

Total Semester Credit Hours

18


Second Year at Oakton College


Semester One

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

BUS 101

Intro to Business

3

BIO 121

College Biology I

4

CHM 221

Organic Chemistry I

4

ACC 154

Principles of Managerial Accounting

4

SPE 103

Intro to Speech

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

18


Semester Two

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

BIO 122

General College Biology II

4

PHL 205

World Religions

3

Choose One

Intro to Theater or Intro to Film

3

SOC 103

Social Problems

3

PSY 120

Human Development

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

16

Total Semester Credit Hours needed for A.G.S. Degree:

65


Northern Michigan University


Course Number


Course Name/Type


Semester
Credits

CH 242

Quantitative Analysis

2

BI 230

Plant Kingdom

4

BI 431

Plant Physiology

4

GC 202

Soils

4

CH 450

Biochemistry I

4

MGT 215

Entrepreneurship

4

CH 389

Medicinal Plant Chemistry Seminar III

1

CH 435

Gas and Liquid Chromatography

4

CH 420

Medicinal Plant Chemistry I

5

FIN 351

Financial Management I

4

CH 421

Medicinal Plant Chemistry II

5

FIN 413

New Venture Finance

4

MKT 230

Intro to Marketing

4

GC 100

Physical Geography

4

CH 325/327

Organic Chemistry II

4

Total:

55

Hours Needed for a Bachelors Degree:

120