Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Physics, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

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:

Students are required to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a language other than English. Intermediate-level proficiency is demonstrated by successful completion of a 4th-semester language course.

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
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PHY 1180: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS II & PHY 1161: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS II - LAB Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 ASU Equivalencies 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 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 ASU 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) 4 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A minor is required for this degree

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

FL 1040: Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

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

PHY 2005: PROF DEV FOR PHYSICS MAJORS 1

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

Minor Course 1 3

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

PHY 2020: INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS II 4

Offered spring semester only

MAT 3130: INTROD DIFFER EQUATIONS 3
PHY 3001: ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS 3

Offered spring semester only

FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
Minor Course 2 3
PHY 3010: CLASSICAL MECHANICS 3

Offered fall semester only

PHY 2110: MODERN PHYSICS I 3

Offered fall semester only

Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
PHY 3020: ELECTROMAGNETISM 3

Offered spring semester only

PHY 3310: PHYSICS LAB TECH & DATA ANALYS 3

Offered spring semester only

Writing in the Discipline

PHY Elective Course 3

 

If PHY electives are complete, take Free Elective
Be sure to take enough free elective hours to reach 120 to graduate
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3
PHY 4210: SENIOR SEMINAR 4

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