Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Geology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Paleontology
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
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MAT 1120: CALCUL ANALY GEOM II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PHY 1170: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1160: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I - LAB Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
GEL 120: Physical Geology 4 GES 1101: INTRODUCT TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 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
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I 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
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 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University 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) 2 University 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
GES 2250: EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH 4

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
Evolutionary Elective Course 1 3

A total of 14 hours (4-5 courses) is required from the list on the program of study. If you took BIO 111 at the community college that was 4 hours (1 course)

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Free Elective 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GES 2750: CAREERS IN EARTH & ENV. SCI. 3

Writing in the Discipline
GES 2751: GEOLOGY FIELD METHODS I 2
GES 3025: PRINCIPLES OF PALEONTOLOGY 3

Offered spring semester only
Geology & Paleontology Elective 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) required from list on program of study
Evolutionary Elective Course 2 3
GES 3751: GEOLOGY FIELD METHODS II 3

Offered summers only
GES 3220: FUNDAMENTALS OF MINERALOGY 3

Offered fall semester only
GES 3150: PRIN STRUCT GLY & TECTONICS 3

Offered fall semester only
Geology & Paleontology Elective 2 3
Evolutionary Elective Course 3 3
Free Elective 3
GES 4210: GEOLOGY SEMINAR or GES 4510: SENIOR HONORS THESIS 1

Capstone

GES 4510 is a 3 hour course
GES 3715: PETROLOGY AND PETROGRAPHY 3

Offered spring semester only
GES 3800: SEDIMENTOLOGY & STRATIGRAPHY 3

Offered spring semester only
Evolutionary Elective Course 4 3

If 14 hours of electives already completed, take enough Free Elective to ensure you meet the 120 hours required to graduate
STT 3820 or 3850 or GES 4025 3

Statistics course; can be 3-4 hours

 
GES 4751: GEOLOGY FIELD METHODS III 3

Offered summers only