University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher)
Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.
Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry
OR MAT 175: Precalculus
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 271: Calculus I
|
4
|
MAT 161: Calculus/Analyt Geom I
&
MAT 001: Mathematics Elective
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course, General Education
|
PHY 251: General Physics I
|
4
|
PHY 201: General Physics I
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
Required Course, General Education
|
PHY 252: General Physics II
|
4
|
PHY 202: General Physics II
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 272: Calculus II
|
4
|
MAT 162: Calculus/Analyt Geom II
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
|
2
|
WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
|
4
|
CHM 101: General Chemistry I
&
CHML 101: General Chemistry Lab I
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
|
4
|
CHM 102: General Chemistry II
&
CHML 102: General Chemistry Lab II
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
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 NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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
|
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
1
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Elective
|
MAT 273: Calculus III
|
4
|
MAT 261: Multivariate Calculus
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Elective
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
UNI 001: University College Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
General Transfer Credit
|
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics is appropriate for students seeking an in-depth understanding of physics within the context of a broader education.
With multiple options, this curriculum allows freedom to choose a specific area of interest while offering freedom to choose electives offered by other departments.
It is ideal for students wishing to pursue double majors, matching physics with another discipline.
Students pursuing the Physics B.A. degree will also choose one of five options:
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General Physics: 16 credits
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Enviornmental Physics: 17 credits
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Physical Oceanography: 28 credits
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Engineering Physics: 15 credits
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Computational Physics:16 credits
Additional Information:
Students must attain a grade point average of "C" (2.00) or better computed over all the courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major and a grade of "C-" or better for each PHY course used to fulfill the requirements of the major.