NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Marine Sciences, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Geology
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.

  • 2.8 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • Calculus I or higher Math equal to MAT 141 at NC State
  • 4 hours of transferable physical science with 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 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PY 205: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I & PY 206: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PY 208: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II & PY 209: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
GEL 111: Geology 4 MEA 101: Geology I: Physical & MEA 110: Geology I Laboratory 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

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) 6 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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:

Marine scientists explore all aspects of the seas and coastal regions, seeking to understand how the oceans, their biological communities, the solid earth and the atmosphere interact. As professionals with interdisciplinary training, marine scientists are needed to advise business, industry and governments on the potential impact of human activities and the wise use of marine resources. Marine scientists work for consulting firms; regulatory agencies; the mass media; business and industry; federal, state and local governments; academic laboratories; research and education organizations; and nonprofit environmental watchdog groups. Major may require additional semesters at NC State beyond senior year. 

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. Transfer guide assumes placement in MAT 271. Students who need MAT 171 and/or MAT 172 should adjust their associate degree enrollment accordingly. 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
COS 100: Science of Change 2
Computer Science Elective 3
Advanced Writing Elective 3
Statistics Elective 3

May be met by MAT 152 at an NC community college

CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science 3

May be met by CHM 151 at an NC community college

CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory 1

May be met by CHM 151 at an NC community college

CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science 3

May be met by CHM 152 at an NC community college

CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory 1

May be met by CHM 152 at an NC community college

MEA 200 & MEA 210 4

Oceanography with Lab

MEA 250: Introduction to Coastal Environments 3

May be met by CHM 152 at an NC community college

MEA 251: Introduction to Coastal Environments Laboratory 1
MEA 459: Field Investigation of Coastal Processes 5
MEA 460: Principles of Physical Oceanography 3
MEA 495: Junior Seminar in the Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences 1
MEA 462: Observational Methods and Data Analysis in Marine Physics 3
MEA 100: Earth System Science: Exploring the Connections 4
MEA 410: Introduction to Mineralogy 3
MEA 450: Introductory Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4
MEA 451: Structural Geology 4
MEA 570: Geological Oceanography 3
Geophysics 3
MEA advised Electives 300-level + 8

Any MEA course at the 300 level or higher. Select in consultation with your advisor.

Restricted Elective 3