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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Minimum 3.0 GPA
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English Composition I & II (ENG 111 & ENG 112) equal to NC State’s ENG 101
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College-level pre-calculus or higher math course
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Two semesters (8 credits) of biology with lab equivalent to BIO 181 and BIO 183
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One semester (4 credits) of chemistry with lab equivalent to CH 101/102
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
This major's World Language requirement is met by qualification under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (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
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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 171: Precalculus Algebra
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4
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MA 107: Precalculus I
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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MAT 263: Brief Calculus
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4
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MA 121: Elements of Calculus
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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BIO 111: General Biology I
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4
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BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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BIO 112: General Biology II
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4
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BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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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
&
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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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
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3
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EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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CHM 152: General Chemistry II
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4
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CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science
&
CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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PHY 151: College Physics I
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4
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PY 211: College Physics I
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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PHY 152: College Physics II
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4
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PY 212: College Physics II
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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
&
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
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Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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University 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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3
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University 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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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education 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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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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2
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Elective
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
ALS 303: Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences
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1 |
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GN 311: Principles of Genetics
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4 |
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ANS 150: Introduction to Animal Science
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3 |
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ANS 151: Introduction to Animal Science Lab
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1 |
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ANS 205: Physiology of Domestic Animals
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3 |
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ANS 206: Anatomy of Domestic Animals Lab
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1 |
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ANS 220: Reproductive Physiology
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3 |
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ANS 221: Reproductive Physiology Lab
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1 |
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ANS 230: Animal Nutrition
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3 |
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ANS 231: Animal Nutrition Lab
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1 |
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Animal Management Course
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3 |
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ANS Discipline Courses
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6 |
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ANS Electives
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5 |
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CH 221: Organic Chemistry I
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3 |
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CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab
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1 |
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CH 223: Organic Chemistry II
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3 |
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CH 224: Organic Chemistry II Lab
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1 |
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General Microbiology
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3 |
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General Microbiology Lab
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1 |
May also take MB 354: Inquiry-Guide MB Lab (1 hour) |
Biochemistry & Lab
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4 |
BCH 351 or BCH 451 |
Free Electives
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8 |
This major requires 8 hours of Free Electives for graduation. Remaining Free Electives will vary according to associate degree transfer coursework. |