Concentration(s): Physics
Delivery Method: On-Campus

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

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 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 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PY 205: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PY 208: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 285: Differential Equations 3 MA 341: Applied Differential Equations I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested 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) 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) 7 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

Marine scientists explore all aspects of the seas and coastal regions, seeking to understand how the oceans, their biological communities, the solid earth and the atmosphere interact. As professionals with interdisciplinary training, marine scientists are needed to advise business, industry and governments on the potential impact of human activities and the wise use of marine resources. Marine scientists work for consulting firms; regulatory agencies; the mass media; business and industry; federal, state and local governments; academic laboratories; research and education organizations; and nonprofit environmental watchdog groups. Major may require additional semesters at NC State beyond senior year. 

For more information please visit the program website. 

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. Transfer guide assumes placement in MAT 271. Students who need MAT 171 and/or MAT 172 should adjust their associate degree enrollment accordingly.

Students may utilize the NC State Transfer Planner in conjunction with this Transfer Guide to see how their transfer coursework fulfills major requirements. Please note that the Transfer Planner does not reflect CAA eligibility or GEP fulfillment.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
COS 100: Science of Change 2
Computer Science Elective 3
Advanced Writing Elective 3
CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science 3

May be met by CHM 151 at an NC community college

CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory 1

May be met by CHM 151 at an NC community college

CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science 3

May be met by CHM 152 at an NC community college

CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory 1

May be met by CHM 152 at an NC community college

MA 401: Applied Differential Equations II 3
ST 370: Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3
MEA 100: Earth System Science: Exploring the Connections 4
MEA 200: Introduction to Oceanography 3
MEA 210: Oceanography Lab 1
MEA 250: Introduction to Coastal Environments 3
MEA 251: Introduction to Coastal Environments Laboratory 1
MEA 459: Field Investigation of Coastal Processes 5
MEA 460: Principles of Physical Oceanography 3
MEA 462: Observational Methods and Data Analysis in Marine Physics 3
MEA 495: Junior Seminar in the Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences 1
MEA 463: Fluid Physics 3
MEA 464: Ocean Circulation Systems 3
MEA 467: Marine Meteorology 3
PY 203: University Physics III 4
PY 411: Mechanics I 3
PY 412: Mechanics II 3
PY 413: Thermal Physics 3
PY 414: Electromagnetism I 3
PY 415 3
Technical Elective 2