NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Crop & Soil Sciences, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Turfgrass Science
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.

  • 2.5 and above GPA (3.0 or above preferred)
  • 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 semester of General Biology or General Chemistry with a lab (preference is given to students with both courses)

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
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 University 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 Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education 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
PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics 4 PY 131: Conceptual Physics 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) 3 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) 6 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 in Crop and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Turfgrass Science has been voted #1 in the US by TurfNet Magazine. Why? Because we have the best turfgrass scientists and extension specialists teaching our classes, because we have a state of the art teaching field lab for hands-on learning, and because our program has classes that cover the basics of environmentally sound turfgrass management. Our graduates find great careers in golf course and athletic field management, home and industrial lawn businesses, sod production, recreational park turf management, agri-business management and agri-business sales.

For additional 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
PB 321: Introduction to Whole Plant Physiology 3
Advanced Writing 3
PB 200: Plant Life 4
PB 321: Introduction to Whole Plant Physiology 3
PB 360: Ecology 4
CS 200: Introduction to Turfgrass Management 4
CS 211: Plant Genetics 3
CS 400: Turf Cultural Systems 3
CS 414: Weed Science 4
CS 465: Turf Management Systems and Environmental Quality 3
CS 470: Advanced Turfgrass Pest Management 2
CSSC 290: Professional Development in Crop & Soil Sciences 1
HS 471: Landscape Ecosystem Management 4
PP 315: Principles of Plant Pathology 4
SSC 200: Soil Science 3
SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory 1
SSC 341: Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management 3
SSC 342: Soil and Plant Nutrient Analysis 1
SSC 461: Soil Physical Properties and Plant Growth 3
Economics, Management & Policy Elective 3
Experiential Learning 3
Free Electives 5

This major requires 5 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.