UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Computer Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Biology; Business; Chemistry; Digital Arts; GIS; Neuroscience; Security; Statistics
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements

  • Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students.
  • UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  • Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

Information regarding plans for student in Computer Science

Your math and programming background impacts the starting point of your computer science course sequence. Learn more about where you should begin your journey in the field. Learn more here.

This transfer guide is specific to Computer Science, B.S. (Option 2)

  • Designed to give students a sound background in computer science and the opportunity for in-depth study of a computer science application area.
  • Offers eight concentrations—biology, business, chemistry, digital arts, GIS, neuroscience, security or statistics.

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

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)

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

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
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
OR
PHY 151: College Physics I 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
OR
PHY 152: College Physics II 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
BIO 112: General Biology II; BIO 168: Anatomy & Physiology; BIO 110: Principles of Biology 		4 University Equivalencies 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
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MAT 162: Calculus/Analyt Geom II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 215: Introduction to Statistics & STT 001: Statistics Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
CSC 120: Computing Fundamentals I 4 CSC 112: Intro Computer Program & CSC 001: Computer Science Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

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 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
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

The Department of Computer Science offers two programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. Both options prepare students to attend graduate school and to pursue career opportunities in computer science or closely related areas. Both options follow the systems-based approach set forth by the Association for Computing Machinery and the IEEE Computer Society for undergraduate degree programs in computer science.

B.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE - Option 2

As an undergraduate considering in studying computer science, you have have an array of possibilities to choose from at UNCW, depending on their specific interests and inclinations.

The Department of Computer Science offers two programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Both prepare students for graduate school and to pursue computer science or related careers.

B.S. Computer Science, Option 2:

  • Designed to give students a sound background in computer science and the opportunity for in-depth study of a computer science application area.
  • Offers eight concentrations—biology, business, chemistry, digital arts, GIS, neuroscience, security or statistics.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
CSC 131: Intro to Computer Science 4

Prerequisite Courses: MAT 112 or MAT 150 or MAT 160.
CSC 133: Discrete Math Structures 3

Prerequisite Courses: MAT 112 or MAT 150 or MAT 160.
CSC 231: Intro to Data Structures 4

Corequisite Courses: CSC 133 Prerequisite Courses: CSC 131 with a minimum grade of C
CSC 242: Computer Organization 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 131 with a minimum grade of C and CSC 133
CSC 331: Object-Oriented Prog & Design 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 231  with a minimum grade of C. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: A grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or better is required for taking courses for which CSC 331 is a prerequisite.
CSC 344: Computer Networks 3

Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses: CSC 331 with a minimum grade of “C”, or instructor approval. Prerequisite Courses: CSC 242.
CSC 360: Formal Languages and Computability 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 231 with a minimum grade of C and CSC 242
CSC 380: Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 133 and CSC 231 with a minimum grade of C and MAT 161
CSC 385: Professional and Ethical Issues in Computing 3

Prerequisite Courses: ENG 101, and (CSC 131  with a minimum grade of “C”). Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing in computer science, software engineering, or information technology.
CSC 434: Programming Languages 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 331 with a minimum grade of C and CSC 360
CSC 450: Software Engineering 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 331 with a minimum grade of C. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing.
CSC 455: Database Design & Implement 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 331 with a minimum grade of C
6 Additional hours of 300-400 level CSC courses not taken 6
Concentration Courses 12-21

The student-selected concentration provides an opportunity for an in-depth study of a computer science application area. Select one of the following concentrations:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Digital Art: 
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Neuroscience
  • Security
  • Software Engineering
  • Statistics