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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
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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