Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Building Sciences, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Sustainable Building Systems
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

This major requires specific App State classes which are not offered at the community college. For this major, it is recommended that students transfer after 30 UGETC hours.

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1123: GENERAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1113: GENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHY 1124: GENERAL PHYSICS II & PHY 1114: GENERAL PHYSICS II - LAB UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
HUM 110: Technology and Society 3 TEC 2029: SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BUS 115: Business Law I 3 LAW 2150: LEGAL ENVIRON OF BUS Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Community College Grade Requirements:

  • MAT 171: Grade of B/3.0 required by the major
  • PHY 151: Grade of C/2.0 required by the major
  • PHY 152: Grade of C/2.0 required by the major
  • HUM 110: Grade of C/2.0 required by the major

Degree Information:

  • A minor is not required for this degree but a minor in Community & Regional Planning or Sustainable Technology is recommended.
  • Students completing an AA degree can expect three years to BS degree completion. (Of note, summer coursework while at App State could help with the time to degree completion.)
  • A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for admission into courses from the Intermediate Coursework Sequence.
  • A minimum grade of C/2.0 is required in each required major course (exclusive of electives).
  • A laptop is required for this program.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
BSC 1110: CONSTRUCTION METHODS I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BSC 1210: ARCHITECT GRAPHICS & MODEL I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
TEC 2601: ENERGY ISSUES & TECHNOLOGY 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BSC 1310: MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
TEC 2024: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS 3
BSC 1410: BUILDING SERVICES 3
BSC 2120: CONSTRUCTION METHODS II 3

Intermediate coursework sequence
BSC 2320: MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES II 3

Intermediate coursework sequence
BSC 3620: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 3
BSC 3330: MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES III 3
BSC 2420: BUILDING SCIENCE 3

Intermediate coursework sequence
Major Elective/Minor Course 3

A total of 18 hours (6 courses) is recommended from the list on the program of study if needed, to reach the required total hours in the major electives area or 120 to graduate.
BSC 3710: ARCHITECT DESIGN STUDIO I 3
BSC 3630: PLANNING AND SCHEDULING 3
Major Elective/Minor Course 3
Major Elective/Minor Course 3
BSC 4900: INTERNSHIP 3

CAPSTONE

Can be taken for up to 12 hours
BSC 4901: INTERNSHIP PORTFOLIO 3

Writing in the Discipline
TEC 3612: INSTRUM FOR RENEW ENERGY SYS 3
BSC 4445: HEALTHY BUILDING 3
BSC 4435: SUST BUILD DESIGN & CONSTR 3
BSC 3430: HVAC SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE 3
BSC 4459: INTEGRAT ENERGY & BLDG SYSTEMS 4
Major Elective/Minor Course 3
Major Elective/Minor Course 3
Major Elective/Minor Course 3

Not needed if BUS 115 taken at the community college