Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Environmental Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Life Science
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1101: INTROD CHEMISTRY I & CHE 1110: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1102: INTROD CHEMISTRY II & CHE 1120: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MAT 1110: CALCUL ANALY GEOM I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PHY 1150: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GEL 120: Physical Geology 4 GES 1101: INTRODUCT TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MAT 1025: PRECALCULUS UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
CHE or GES 3310 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 1802: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS II 4

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GES 2250: EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH 4

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2101/2102 or 2201/2203 4
BIO 3302: ECOLOGY 4
GES 1010: INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 3
GES 2750: CAREERS IN EARTH & ENV. SCI. 3

Writing in the Discipline
GES 2752: ENVIRON. SCIENCE FIELD METHODS 1
Life Science Core Course 1 3
Life Science Core Course 2 3
GHY 2812: GEOSPATIAL TECH IN CHANGING WO 3
STT 2820 or 3820 4
Social System-Ecosystem 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) required from list on program of study
Free Elective 3
GES 4105: ANALYS & IMPLIC OF ENVR ISSUES 1

CAPSTONE
Social System-Ecosystem 2 3
Life Science Core Course 3 3
Life Science Core Course 4 3
Life Science Core Course 5 3

If you have met the Life Science Core Course requirements, take Free Elective
Life Science Core Course 6 3

If you have met the Life Science Core Course requirements, take enough hours to be sure to meet the 120 required to graduate