NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Plant Biology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 2.7 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Precalculus or higher Math
  • General Biology I & II equal to NC State’s BIO 181 (BIO 112) & 183 (BIO 111)
  • 1-2 semesters of General Chemistry with a lab 

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics
OR
PHY 151: College Physics I 		4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
BIO 150: Genetics in Human Affairs
OR
BIO 155: Human Nutrition (*See "Remaining Courses at NC State" for additional options) 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
GEL 111: Geology
OR
BIO 230: Entomology (*See "Remaining Courses at NC State" for additional options) 		4 University Equivalencies 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Biology provides classroom, laboratory, and field experience in the fundamental areas of the plant sciences. Undergraduates majoring in Plant Biology select major courses that are tailored to their interests within the discipline and are required to have a supervised research or internship experience. Majors, as pre-professionals in the plant sciences, are prepared for advanced study in plant biology and other biological fields, as well as in the applied plant sciences, such as horticulture, crop science, plant pathology, natural resource management, and conservation.

Students can choose to pursue a general major with courses in different areas of Plant Biology, or can specialize their study in one of the following areas: Ethnobotany, Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology, and Plant Systematics and Ecology. The Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology with a double major in another life science or applied plant science is possible, as is a double major in a humanities and social sciences discipline.

For additional information please consult the program website. 

Students interested in this major should not take BIO 120 at an NC community college, which transfers as a non-major course that will not earn credit towards this degree. Instead, students should take the major course, PB 250, at NC State after completing their associate degree. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ALS 303: Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences 1
GN 311: Principles of Genetics 4
PB 250: Plant Biology 4
Research/Training Elective 3
Plant Biology Electives 300-level+ 6
Plant Biology Electives 6

Plant Biology Electives must include at least 1 Plant Biology Lab course.
Applied Plant Science Elective 3
CALS Electives (3 Groups) 17-24

*Major requires a total of 24 hours of restricted electives from disciplines within Science, Business & Technology. Students may use appropriate associate pre-major/transfer coursework towards this requirement. Please consult the Plant Biology major plan and the NC State transfer database for additional choices. 
Organic Chemistry I with lab 4

(CH 220 or CH 221) + CH 222 (lab)
Free Electives 14

This major requires 14 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.