Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.
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 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 172: Precalculus Trigonometry
|
4
|
MA 108: Precalculus II
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course
|
|
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
|
4
|
CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science
&
CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
Required Course
|
|
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
|
4
|
CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science
&
CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
Required Course
|
|
MAT 271: Calculus I
|
4
|
MA 141: Calculus I
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
|
MAT 272: Calculus II
|
4
|
MA 241: Calculus II
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
|
COM 231: Public Speaking
|
3
|
COM 110: Public Speaking
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
|
GEL 120: Physical Geology
OR
GEL 111:Geology
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
|
GEL 113: Historical Geology
|
4
|
MEA 202: Geology II: Historical
&
MEA 211: Geology II Laboratory
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested 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)
|
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)
|
6
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
TR ***: Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
Elective
|
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Geology is offered in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Geological science — or Earth science — is a broad and interdisciplinary field that encompasses other disciplines such as biology, chemistry, math, and physics. Knowledge of Earth processes provides a critical framework for the assessment of resources, geologic hazards, and environmental stewardship. Many geologists work in the petroleum or natural gas exploration industry or in the mineral industry. Many other geoscientists find work related to natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides), as geologists on some of the world’s largest engineering projects (dams, tunnels, bridges, tall buildings), in the geothermal and alternative energy sectors, in the remediation of hazardous waste and groundwater pollution control, and in the field of environmental rehabilitation (e.g., stream restoration). Geoscientists work across industries — from Fortune 100 companies to small environmental consulting and law firms, state agencies and nonprofit organizations. Many others are employed in the education sector including at universities, community colleges and high schools.
Major requires a 4-week field experience.
For more information about our geology program, visit our 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.