Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Biology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Integrative Biology
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

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
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 1802: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MAT 1110: CALCUL ANALY GEOM I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1101: INTROD CHEMISTRY I & CHE 1110: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1102: INTROD CHEMISTRY II & CHE 1120: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1123: GENERAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1113: GENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MAT 1025: PRECALCULUS UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
BIO 275: Microbiology 4 BIO 3308: MICROBIOLOGY Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested 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 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
BIO 2400 or 2700 3

Genetics or Human Genetics

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2410: GENETICS LABORATORY 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2012: INTRO EVOLUTIONARY BIOL 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 3302: ECOLOGY 4

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2300: BIOLOGICAL CAREER EXPLORATIONS 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2101: FUND OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3
CHE 2102: FUND OF ORGANIC CHEM LAB 1
Biodiversity Elective 3

Can be 3-4 hours

See program of study for course options
Biological Systems & Mechanisms Elective 3

Can be 3-4 hours

See program of study for course options
Integrative Focus Area Course I 3

Can be 3-4 hours

A total of 12 hours (3-4 courses) required. This area must be discussed with advisor.
BIO 3301, 3314, or 4555 4
Biological Applications to Society Elective 3

Can be 3-4 hours

See program of study for course options
Integrative Biology Elective 3

Can be 3-4 hours

Take enough hours to reach a total of 12 hours in concentration with 2 lab courses
Integrative Focus Area Course 2 3

Can be 3-4 hours
BIO 4501, 4519, 4700, or 4910 3

CAPSTONE
Integrative Focus Area Course 3 3

Can be 3-4 hours

See program of study for course options
Integrative Focus Area Course 4 3

Can be 3-4 hours

See program of study for course options
Free Elective 4

Take enough hours to meet minimum hours in all areas and 120 overall