Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Sustainable Technology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer in order to graduate in two years. Not beginning in the summer could delay graduation from App State up to one year.

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
HUM 110: Technology and Society 3 TEC 2029: SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1103: GENERAL PHYSICS I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHY 1104: GENERAL PHYSICS II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education

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) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Interdisciplinary Coursework:

See bulletin.appstate.edu for a full list of recommended courses. Up to six hours from PHL 2015, S D 2400 or PHY 1830 may be used in GEN ED: ILE - Sustainability and Global Resources. These courses may also count toward an optional minor. List of recommended interdisciplinary courses: BIO 3312 or ECO 2620 or GHY 2812 or 3820 or IND 1401 or 2110 or 3004 or MGT 3010 or PHL 2015 or PHY 1830 or 3140 or PLN 2410 or 4240 or S_D 2400 or 3100 or 4100

Students may take two environmentally themed and two businessed themed courses as electives at the community college. These classes will count towards Interdisciplinary coursework requirement.

Within the SD major, Concentration Electives and Concentration Specialization Area courses will be chosen in consultation with your SD faculty advisor.  Some 2000-level and above courses taken at other institutions may transfer to Appalachian and count as courses in the Concentration Electives and Concentration Specialization Areas within each degree program, especially for students who have taken environmental, horticultural, or related natural resources management courses at other institutions. Please contact the Sustainable Development Department Chair for additional information. See http://sd.appstate.edu.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

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

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State
BSC 1410: BUILDING SERVICES 3

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required

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

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required

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

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
TEC 3610: CMPTR APPS RENEWABLE ENERG SYS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BSC 3625: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 2

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Interdisciplinary Course 5 3

18 hours (6 courses) required. You should have finished 4 courses at the community college with appropriate selection of electives. See advisor for more information.
TEC 2024: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Interdisciplinary Course 6 3
TEC 3609: INTRODUCTION TO PV TECHNOLOGY 3
TEC 3638: FDN OF SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY 3

Writing in the Discipline
Technical Specialization Elective 1 3

30 hours (10 courses) required. TEC 3604 is recommended here.
Technical Specialization Elective 2 3

TEC 3605 is recommended
Technical Specialization Elective 3 3

TEC 4700 is recommended
Technical Specialization Elective 4 3

TEC 4613 is recommended
Technical Specialization Elective 5 3

TEC 3612 is recommended
Technical Specialization Elective 6 3

TEC 4520 is recommended
Technical Specialization Elective 7 3

BSC 2420 is recommended
TEC 4607: WIND & HYDRO POWER TECHNOL 3
TEC 4638: CONTEMP PROB SUSTAIN TECH 3

CAPSTONE

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required
Technical Specialization Elective 8 3

TEC 4615 is recommended
Technical Specialization Elective 9 3

TEC 4633 is recommended
Technical Specialization Elective 10 3

TEC 4900 is recommended

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