Transfer Guide

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 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition	English Composition	Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc	3	ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition	English Composition	Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra	4	MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics	UGETC Math	Required Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry	4	MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics	UGETC Math	Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I	4	BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology	UGETC Natural Sciences	Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II	4	BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity	UGETC Natural Sciences	Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I	4	MA 141: Calculus I	Additional General Education Courses	Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I	4	ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics	Additional General Education Courses	Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com OR COM 231: Public Speaking	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I	4	CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II	4	CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course

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)	3	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, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	6	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success	1	TR ***: Elective	Academic Transition	Elective

Microbiology is concerned with the growth and development, physiology, classification, ecology, genetics, and other aspects of the life process of an array of microscopic, generally single-celled, organisms and viruses. These organisms frequently serve as model systems for elucidation of fundamental processes that are common to all living cells. Most of the major discoveries that have produced spectacular advances in biology and genomic science during the past decade have resulted from studies of microbial systems. Future developments in biotechnology, production of food and fuel, and human and animal health will rely heavily on understanding microbial processes.

There are 4 avenues to earning a B.S. in Microbiology. Students can opt for a general curriculum (MBIO) or can choose to focus in a particular area by selecting one of three areas of concentration: Microbial Biotechnology (MBIO-MT) or Microbial Research (MBIO-MR) or Microbial Health Sciences (MBIO-HS). These concentrations mirror the three most common career paths of Microbiology majors: work in research laboratories and production facilities, further study in graduate school (at the Masters or Doctoral level), and further study in professional schools such as medical and dental schools.

Remaining NC State Bachelor's Degree Requirements are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are required major courses and will not be part of the General Education fulfillment awarded by associate degree transfer and CAA eligibility.

For more information, please visit the program website. 

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
Orientation	1
ENG 333: Communication for Science and Research	3
CH 221: Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab	1
CH 223: Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 224: Organic Chemistry II Lab	1
Physics I	4	May be met by PHY 151 at an NC community college
Physics II	4	May be met by PHY 152 at an NC community college
LSC 101: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences	2
MB 251: General Microbiology	3
MB 254: Inquiry-Guided Microbiology Lab	1
MB 311: Medical Microbiology	3
MB 312: Medical Microbiology Laboratory	1
MB 414: Microbial Metabolic Regulation	3
MB 451: Microbial Diversity	3
MB 452: Microbial Diversity Lab	2
MB 480: Current Issues in Microbiology	1
GN 311: Principles of Genetics	4
BCH 451: Principles of Biochemistry	4
Gene Expression Elective	3
Cell/Physiology Elective	3
Laboratory Elective	3
Microbiology/Concentration Electives	9
Free Electives	9	Remaining Free Elective credits will vary for each student. This major requires 9 total for graduation.