Concentration(s): Wood Products
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.
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PY 211: College Physics 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
CHM 132: Organic and Biochemistry
OR
CHM 251: Organic Chemistry I (CHM 152 prerequisite)
4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
BUS 110: Introduction to Business 3 MIE 201: Introduction to Business Elective/Pre-Major Courses 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
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts 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: Transfer & Career Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective, General Transfer Credit
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Sustainable Materials & Technology degree prepares students for 21st century jobs helping businesses and communities reduce their ecological footprint through efficient use of renewable natural materials, such as wood, bamboo and cork, in the manufacture and use of value-added products. You'll gain a strong foundation in environmental science, economics, social sciences, and materials science which prepares you to design, manufacture and sell sustainable bio-based products. This degree is for students interested in a career in a growing field with job flexibility, high placement rates, great starting salaries, a tradition of success and an unlimited future. The wood products concentration focuses on the properties and processing of forest products and their role in society and the environment.

  • Please note this major requires a summer internship experience. 
  • These majors share a core curriculum and each concentration requires a minimum of 29 hours of specific courses, including advised and technical electives chosen in consultation with the student's advisor and/or program coordinator. Coursework should enhance a student's sustainability portfolio and support postgraduate or professional goals. 
  • Students may wish to use a minor to help meet elective requirements or supplement major coursework. Please consult your advisor for appropriate options.
  • This major and its concentrations may take additional semesters at NC State to complete. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State 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. Graduation in this major may require summer coursework or an additional semester at NC State beyond senior year to complete. Consult a transfer advisor prior to beginning this guide to plan your 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
(ENV 100 & ENV 101) or ES 100 3
SMT 200: Introduction to Sustainable Materials and Technology 3
SMT 202: Anatomy and Properties of Renewable Materials 3
SMT 203: Physical Properties of Sustainable Materials 4
SMT 210: Sustainable Materials Internship 1
SMT 206: Wood Manufacturing Site Visits 1
SMT 240: Introduction to Wood Products Industries 2
SMT 301: Chemistry of Sustainable Materials 3
SMT 308: Wood Processing 4
SMT 441: Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Materials 4
SMT 444: Sustainable Composites and Biopolymers 3
SMT 450: Sustainable Business and Innovation 2
SMT 483: Capstone in Sustainable Materials and Technology 3
PSE 476: Environmental Life Cycle Analysis 3
ISE 311: Engineering Economic Analysis 3
PS 320, PS 336 or ARE 309 3
BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity 4

NC CC students may transfer BIO 112 to meet this requirement

Technical Electives 15

Student is encouraged to select courses that will fulfill an academic minor. Courses should enhance student’s career objectives and must be approved by a faculty advisor.

Advised Electives 15

Courses should expand student’s sustainability portfolio and must be approved by a faculty advisor.

Advised IP Elective 2