Curriculum Project Review

By now you should have: Selected a major Chosen a school

What now? Locate a catalog/web site Identify classes required Identify MSUM courses Lay out a plan

Catalog/Web Site Catalogs

Library Counseling Center: BR 265

Web sites Commonly use *.edu

www.NDSU.edu www.UMN.edu

Google search Try “Academics”, find major

Classes Required

Identify three types of classes Major requirements – engineering Related requirements

Math Science Computers

General Education/Liberal Studies

General Education Classes Typically fall in 5 categories

English (1 or 2 courses req’d) Math Science Social sciences Humanities

Most schools require content in Communications Global/Multicultural

Some programs have specific requirements

General Education Classes

Transfer options: Complete Liberal Studies at MSUM

Does transfer school accept this? NDSU, UND, Mn State Universities U of Mn – Dual Degree only

Complete Gen Ed’s at transfer school Check their catalog Look for specific requirements

MSUM Courses Engineering Courses

Intro to Eng, Graphics, Surveying Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Strengths

Related Requirements Math 261, 262, 323, 366 Math: Lin Algebra (327), Prob/Stats (335) Chem 150 & 155 (160 & 165?) Phys 200 & 201 Other?

Liberal Studies Consider Tri-college

Program Layout How many semesters?

Number of classes/credits Credits/semester

Time commitments Study skills

Internship? When will you transfer? Which classes each semester?

Prerequisites Course offerings