Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Environmental Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Natural Resources
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
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
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PHY 1150: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GEL 120: Physical Geology 4 GES 1101: INTRODUCT TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 1802: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS II 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
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
GES 2250: EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GES 1010: INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GES 2750: CAREERS IN EARTH & ENV. SCI. 3

Writing in the Discipline
GES 2752: ENVIRON. SCIENCE FIELD METHODS 1
STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS 4
GES 3310 or CHE 3310 or CHE 4620 3

CHE 4620 is a 4 hour course
Geospatial Data Analysis Course 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) is required. Choose from the list on the program of study.
Geospatial Data Analysis Course 2 3
Computational and Multivariate Data Analysis Course 1 3

Choose two courses from the list on the program of study
Computational and Multivariate Data Analysis Course 2 3
Environmental Science Capstone Course 3

Prerequisite: Senior Standing 

GES 4105: Analysis and Implications of Environmental Issues (1 credit hour)

OR 

GES 4510: Senior Honors Thesis (3 credit hours)
Natural Resource Elective Course 1 3

A total of 21 hours is required. At least 15 credit hours must be from laboratory classes at the 2000 level or higher; at least 12 credit hours must be from GES classes at the 2000 level or higher. Choose from the list on the program of study.
Natural Resource Elective Course 2 3
Natural Resource Elective Course 3 3
Natural Resource Elective Course 4 3
Natural Resource Elective Course 5 3
Natural Resource Elective Course 6 3
Natural Resource Elective Course 7 3
Natural Resource Elective Course 8 3
Elective 3
Elective 3