Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Physics, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Astronomy
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
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PHY 1170: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1160: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I - LAB UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PHY 1180: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS II & PHY 1161: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS II - LAB 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
AST 151 & AST 151A: General Astronomy I 4 AST 1001: INTR ASTRO I/SOLAR SYST & AST ELEC: AST ELECTIVE CREDIT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
AST 152 & AST 152A: General Astronomy II 4 AST 1002: INT ASTRO II/STAR GALAX & AST ELEC: AST ELECTIVE CREDIT 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 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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
PHY 2010: INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS I 4

Offered fall semester only & must be taken concurrently with MAT 2130

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
PHY 2110: MODERN PHYSICS I 3

Offered fall semester only 

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
AST 2001: OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
MAT 2130: CALCUL ANALY GEOM III 4

Must be taken concurrently with PHY 2010

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
PHY/AST Elective 1 3

A total of 9-11 hours (3-4 courses) at the 2000 level or above is required

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
PHY 2020: INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS II 4

Offered spring semester only
PHY 3310: PHYSICS LAB TECH & DATA ANALYS 3

Writing in the Discipline. Offered in spring semester only. Will need permission to take this course as a coreq to PHY 2020.
PHY 2005: PROF DEV FOR PHYSICS MAJORS 1
Emphasis Area Course 1 3

A total of 13 hours (4-5 courses) from the lists on the program of study is required
Emphasis Area Course 2 3
Emphasis Area Course 3 3
PHY/AST Elective 2 3
PHY/AST Elective 3 3
Emphasis Area Course 4 3
Free Elective 3
Emphasis Area Course 5 3
PHY/AST Elective 4 3
PHY 4210: SENIOR SEMINAR 4

CAPSTONE
Free Elective 3

If PHY/AST are complete, take enough free elective to reach 120 hours