New Student Orientation Lyman Briggs College Pre-NSO Modules: Module 2
What we will cover today: 1. What is a credit? 2. Course Scheduling Activity 3. Grades & GPA 4. Transfer/IB/AP 5. Next Steps
A credit is a value, based on the number of instruction/contact hours per week. What is a credit? Most courses are the equivalent of 3-4 credits. Lab courses utilize the model of 1 credit = 3 hours.
Course Description Example Hint: Go to: https://schedule.msu.edu and look up LB 155 for Fall 202 0. Click on LB 155 at the top of the course listings to see t he Course Description.
COURSE SCHEDULING ACTIVITY
Course Scheduling Activity Directions Complete the table below and answer the questions on the sheet. An editable document is provide d in this module titled Course Scheduling Activity. 1. Go to https://schedule.msu.edu. 2. Look up Fall 2020 classes with the course code of Lyman Briggs (LB). 3. Leave the Course Number blank for this first search. 4. Fill in the top 3 blanks by looking through class offerings. Remember to look at the Course Description by clicking on the Course Code. 5. Look up Fall 2020 classes with the course code of Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences (ISS), fill in blank 4. 6. Answer the additional questions on the Course Scheduling Activity. # of Credits Course Code Course Title (Lecture-Lab) Calculus I 4 (4-0) LB ______ ________________________ 4 (4-0) LB 171 Chemistry I Lab ____(______) LB 171L 4 (4-0) ISS ______ Social Differentiation and Inequality
TAKE 5 MINUTES TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY. PAUSE THE PRESENTATION AND RESUME ONCE COMPLETE.
Scheduling Activity Answers: # of Credits Course Code Course Title (Lecture-Lab) LB 118 Calculus I 4 (4-0) LB 171 Chemistry I 4 (4-0) LB 171L Chemistry I Lab 1 (0-3) ISS 215 4 (4-0) Social Differentiation and Inequality How many total credits? 13 credits How many hours/week are you in class? 15 hours/wk How much time should you dedicate to class each week? 45-60 hours/week
o MSU grades on a 4.0 scale in 0.5 increments. 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.5 0.0 3.5 2.5 1.0 Grades A B C D F o You are REQUIRED to & earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA AND major GPA to graduate. o You must have at least 120 credits in order to graduate.
Transfer/IB/AP Credit: • Tr Tran ansfer • MUST be transferable per https://transfer.msu.edu • MUST receive specific grade for courses to transfer • In International Ba Baccalaureate (IB IB) • Credit varies based on score received and test taken • ONLY HL IB courses are eligible for credit • Ad Advanced Placeme ment (AP AP) • Credit varies based on score received and test taken
IB/AP Credit for 2020 testing: • MSU will accept the credit as provided on the equivalency documents. • We are currently talking about AP and IB testing for 2020, to provide even more flexibility. We will update you on this as information is available. • You can deny AP/IB credit, if you desire to do so. • You MUST deny credit no later than the end of fall semester of your first year. • Consult with your academic advisor regarding AP/IB credit and career goals.
Next steps: 1. Continue completing modules. 2. Complete ALL modules at least 1 week before your orientation date. 3. Review activities and resources for this module. 4. Check your MSU email regularly. • We will send you an email providing the specific time during your NSO date that you will meet with an advisor via zoom. 5. Come back to this module as needed, when you are completing your NSO homework.
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