NC Community College Four-Year Pathway Plan
Schedule for Full-Time Students
Pursuing AS Degree & transfer into Zoology (BS) at NCSU.
(Placed Out Of All Developmental Courses)
North Carolina Community College classes are listed below in bold with the NC State degree requirements fulfilled listed next to
the classes.
North Carolina State University strongly recommends students complete their Associate’s degree prior to transferring to NCSU.
Pathways are structured for students who have completed all requirements for their Associate’s degree and qualify for the CAA.
***This degree pathway may require a summer course at NC State after completion of the AS degree. Please see the
NC State schedule of courses for more details. Students who do not place into Calculus should speak with a transfer
advisor and adjust their plan accordingly***
NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
Credit
Spring Semester
Credit
ENG 111 - ENG 101: Academic Writing and Research
MAT 271 – MA 141, Calculus I
BIO 111 – BIO 183, Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology
PSY 150 – PSY 200, GEP Social Science
ACA 122 - Free Elective
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
3
4
4
3
1
15
ENG 112 - GEP Requirement
MAT 272 – MA 241, Calculus II
BIO 112 – BIO 181, Intro to Ecology, Evolution, and
Biodiversity
HUM 110 – STS 214, GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
3
4
4
3
14
Students must take ACA 122 in the first or second semester.
NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
Credit
Spring Semester
Credit
PHY 151 – PY 211, College Physics I
UGETC PHI or MUS course –GEP Requirement
POL 120 – PS 201, GEP Social Science
BIO 143/145/230/242/243/275 – Zoology or Addiitonal
Math/Science Elective
BIO 130 – BIO 140/141, Additional Science/Math Elective
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
4
3
3
3-4
4
17-18
PHY 152 – PY 212, College Physics II
MAT 152 – ST 311, major requirement
COM 231 – COM 110, GEP Requirement
UGETC or GENED Humanites/Social Science course –
GEP
requirement
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
4
4
3
3
14
THIS SHEET IS FOR ADVISING PURPOSES ONLY. Students should work with their Advisor to determine course selections that will
result in the greatest transferrable credit, for the intended program, upon transfer to the four-year school.
*Note* 4-semester outline based upon no pre-requisites classes required.
Revised Spring 2018
Schedule of Courses for the Zoology (BS)
(17ZOOBS)
Before applying please consult the Transfer Admission Review Standards for admission into the College of Sciences.
***Students will need to complete Chemistry 100, Prep Chemistry, if needed according to Chemistry Placment
Test. Please also note the Elective course recommended for post-Junior Summer Session***
• Students should seek academic advising to determine the best courses and sequence to meet their educational goals and degree requirements.
• Following the Pathway to Degree does not guarantee admission to NC State University or guarantee an AA degree or BA degree will be conferred.
• Please refer to NC State Undergraduate Admissions for more information on admission to NC State and the transfer of credits to NC State:
https://admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/transfers
Revised Spring 2018
NC STATE JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Credit
Spring Semester
Credit
BSC 303 – Transfer Student Transitions
CH 101 – Molecular Chemistry
CH 102 – Molecular Chemistry Lab
BIO 250 – Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Zoology Elective
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
1
3
1
4
3
12
CH 221 – Organic Chemistry I
CH 222 – Organic Chemistry I Lab
GN 311 – Principles of Genetics
Free Elective
Advanced Writing
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
3
1
4
3
3
14
Summer Semester: Select an appropriate Zoology or Science/Math Elective Course (3-4) credit hours
NC STATE SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Credit
Spring Semester
Credit
CH 223 – Organic Chemistry II
CH 224 – Organic Chemistry II Lab
Zoology or Additional Science/Math Elective
Free Elective
Ecology or ZO/ASM Elective
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
3
1
3
3
4
14
ZO 350 – Animal Phylogency and Diversity
CH 201 – Quantitative Chemistry
CH 202 – Quantitative Chemistry II
Zoology or Additional Science/Math Elective
Free Elective
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
4
3
1
4
6
18
Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation:
120
Hours Remaining in NC State Degree:
62
