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.
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3.0 and above GPA
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English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
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8 semester hours of calculus equal to NC State’s MA 141 & 241 (minimum grade of B in Calculus coursework)
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2.5 GPA in the last two calculus or higher math courses
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Calculus-based physics equal to NC State’s PY 205 & 206 and PY 208 & PY 209 (PHY 251 and PHY 252 at an NC community College)
Please note that this major is Fall entry only and may take 2.5 or more years to complete after transfer.
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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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
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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MAT 271: Calculus I
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4
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MA 141: Calculus I
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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MAT 272: Calculus II
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4
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MA 241: Calculus II
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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PHY 251: General Physics I
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4
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PY 205: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I
&
PY 206: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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PHY 252: General Physics II
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4
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PY 208: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II
&
PY 209: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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MAT 273: Calculus III
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4
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MA 242: Calculus III
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course
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CHM 151: General Chemistry I
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4
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CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science
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CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course
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COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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MAT 285: Differential Equations
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3
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MA 341: Applied Differential Equations I
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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CHM 152: General Chemistry II
OR BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 150 or GEL 111
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4
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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ST 311: Introduction to Statistics
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ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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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)
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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6
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education, Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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General Education, Elective
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
Advanced Writing
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3 |
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PY 203: University Physics III
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4 |
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PY 252: Instrumental and Data Analysis for Physics
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2 |
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PY 401: Quantum Physics I
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3 |
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PY 411: Mechanics I
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3 |
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PY 413: Thermal Physics
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3 |
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PY 414: Electromagnetism I
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3 |
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PY 452: Advanced Physics Laboratory
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3 |
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MA 405: Introduction to Linear Algebra
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3 |
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PY 251: Introduction to Scientific Computing
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3 |
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Computing/Numerical Methods
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3 |
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Technical Electives
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13 |
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Restricted Electives
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10 |
Courses from the Humanities, Social Sciences, Visual/Performing Arts, Education (200-level or above) and Management (200-level and above) that support student academic interest and/or professional development. Consult the transfer database and Physics BA requirements for potential transfer courses. |
Free Electives
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9 |
This major requires 10 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student. |