NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Food Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Technology
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
  • 1-2 semesters of Chemsitry with Lab (2 preferred)
  • 1 semester General Biology equal to NC State’s BIO 181 or BIO 183

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: May, 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
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics 3 EC 202: Principles of Macroeconomics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
BIO 155: Nutrition 3 NTR 301: Introduction to Human Nutrition Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PY 211: College Physics I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
CHM 251: Organic Chemistry I 4 CH 221: Organic Chemistry I & CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab 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 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU 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:

Food science is a combination of chemistry, microbiology, and engineering. We prepare you for a career across the food industry and related sectors, such as food packaging, fermentation, and pharmaceuticals. Our Technology concentration combines coursework in science and business, allowing you to develop administrative skills as you grow your food science knowledge.For more information please visit the program website.

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
MA 114: Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications 3
MB 251 & MB 252 4

General Microbiology and Lab

FS 201: Introduction to Food Science 3
FS 231: Principles of Food and Bioprocess Engineering 4
FS 290: Careers in Food and Bioprocessing Sciences 1
FS 402: Chemistry of Food and Bioprocessed Materials 4
FS 403: Analytical Techniques in Food & Bioprocessing Science 4
FS 405: Food Microbiology 4

and FS 406: Microbiology Lab

FS 416: Quality Control in Food and Bioprocessing 1
FS 421: Food Preservation 3
FS 475: Problems and Design in Food and Bioprocessing Science 3
Food Science Electives 6
Business/Economics Elective 3
Free Electives 9

This major requires 9 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.