NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Natural Resources, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Marine & Coastal
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.

  • 3.0 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 NC State's MA 131 or MA 141
  • General Biology I equal to NC State's BIO 181 
  • General Chemistry with a lab equal to NC State’s CH 101 & 102 or Physics with a lab equal to PY 211

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 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 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
POL 120: American Government 3 PS 201: American Politics and Government UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
GEL 111: Geology 4 MEA 101: Geology I: Physical & MEA 110: Geology I 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) 3 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.

Please visit the program website for additional information. 

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. Major may require an additional semester of summer session at NC State. 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
COS 100: Science of Change 2
Advanced Writing Elective 3
Resource Economics Elective 3
PS 336: Global Environmental Politics 3
HESA 226 or HESO 253 1

Skin/Scuba Diving or Orienteering

BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity 4
Ecology 4
ZO 350: Animal Phylogeny and Diversity 4
Physics I 4

May be met through associate degree coursework (PHY 151 or PHY 251)

Physics II 4

May be met through associate degree coursework (PHY 152 or PHY 252)

SSC 200: Soil Science 3
SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory 1
AEC 420: Introduction to Fisheries Science 3
MEA 100: Earth System Science: Exploring the Connections 4
MEA 130: Introduction to Weather and Climate 3
MEA 135: Introduction to Weather and Climate Laboratory 1
MEA 200: Introduction to Oceanography 3
MEA 210: Oceanography Lab 1
MEA 220: Marine Biology 6
MEA 250: Introduction to Coastal Environments 3
MEA 251: Introduction to Coastal Environments Laboratory 1
MEA 459: Field Investigation of Coastal Processes 5
MEA 469: Ecology of Coastal Resources 3
GIS 280: Introduction to GIS 3
Advised Elective 3
Chemistry Elective 3
NR 400: Natural Resource Management 4