University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).
Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.
Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
|
4
|
MAT 150: Basic Precalculus
&
MAT 001: Mathematics Elective
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 263: Brief Calculus
|
4
|
MAT 151: Basic Calculus I
&
MAT 001: Mathematics Elective
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course
|
BIO 111: General Biology I
|
4
|
BIO 201: Principles of Biology: Cells
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
Required Course
|
BIO 112: General Biology II
|
4
|
BIO 202: Prin of Biology: Biodiversity
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
Required Course
|
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
|
4
|
CHM 101: General Chemistry I
&
CHML 101: General Chemistry Lab I
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
|
2
|
WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
|
4
|
CHM 102: General Chemistry II
&
CHML 102: General Chemistry Lab II
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
|
4
|
STT 215: Introduction to Statistics
&
STT 001: Statistics Elective
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
PHY 151: College Physics I
|
4
|
PHY 101: Elementary College Physics I
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
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 NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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
|
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
1
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Elective
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
UNI 001: University College Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
General Transfer Credit
|
The department strongly recommends that two out of BIO 366; BIO 335; BIO 340 or BIO 345 or BIO 240 be completed before taking other BIO courses at the 300 or 400 level. A “C” (2.00) or better average is required for BIO courses above 299.
Students can choose a variety of Biology Options
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Biology Option
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Pre-Health Option
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
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Terrestrial and Freshwater Conservation Option
Additional requirements completed at UNCW (beyond the ones listed below) will be based upon the biology option selected by a student. Students can learn more about the coursework associated with each biology option here.