Concentration(s): Plant Breeding & Biotechnology
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 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & 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
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory 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
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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) 14 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:

The Plant Breeding & Biotechnology concentration in Horticulture Science is a menu-driven concentration that allows students to direct their education in either plant breeding or biotechnology through a comprehensive selection of focus-driven electives.

This major requires an approved internship or teaching/research experience. Please consult the Department of Horticultural Science website for more information. 

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.

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
ALS 303: Transfer Success in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1
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
BCH 351 or 451 3
CS 413: Plant Breeding 3
GN 311: Principles of Genetics 4
GN 312: Elementary Genetics Laboratory 1
HS 201: The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices 3
HS 290: Horticulture: Careers and Opportunities 1
HS 301: Plant Propagation 4
HS 303: Ornamental Plant Identification I 4
HS 304 or PB 403 4
PB 421: Plant Physiology 3
PB 480: Introduction to Plant Biotechnology 3
SSC 200: Soil Science 3
SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory 1
Career Experience 3
Environmental Elective 3
Plant Protective Elective 6
Business Elective 3
Broad-Scope Elective 3
Advised Electives 9
Free Electives 3-5

Remaining hours will very for each student.