General Transfer Advising Details

Our departments have developed flowsheets to assist students in navigating their Engineering or Computer Science major and will be presenting those to you during Transfer Orientation, along with important instruction on how to use them to select courses.

This Transfer Guide has been developed to connect you with information to determine the best courses for your first semester. Please schedule an advising meeting soon with the appropriate advisor. Contact information for each department is provided below to assist you in connecting with the appropriate individuals. If you are General Engineering and already know the Engineering or Computer Science major you wish to follow, please meet with an advisor from your new department to begin that relationship and have your advisor and major changed. Remember, your advisor information is located in the Information section of your DegreeWorks.

How did you rank these for order of interest? Does that same ranking still apply? Have you met with a member of that Department? Refer to major flowsheet which best aligns with your interests in Engineering to select courses for next semester.

Math Requirements

All Engineering and Computer Science majors, require students be prepared to take Calculus I, or Calculus for Technology 1 (Math Level 5) and higher math courses at Montana State University. All students, National and International, should direct their course selection to include math courses that set them up to successfully transition into their chosen engineering and computer science curriculum at Montana State University. Links to College of Engineering major flowsheets are provided above. Students needing foundational math courses will be part of the College of Engineering's, COEX Program until they are in the math courses required by the curriculum of their chosen major.

Using DegreeWorks for Advising Information

Important information about your degree is listed on your MSU DegreeWorks worksheet. This is found by going to the MyInfo section of the MSU Website and logging into your MyInfo secure area. Your DegreeWorks worksheet will be found on the Student Services tab.

Student Info Section

            Your advisor, major, and college are detailed in this section along with your Classification (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.), Overall GPA, Academic Standing (Good, Probation, etc.), and if there are holds on your account to prevent registration.

Core 2.0 Requirements Section

The 10 core subject areas required by the University are listed here. Check the flowsheet for the major(s) you are interested in to determine how the Core 2.0 requirements fit into your desired major. Remember, you can click on the links (Attribute IA, Attribute IS, etc.) to generate a list of courses offered that satisfy the requirement.

Use the chart below to identify which Core 2.0 requirements are satisfied with transfer courses.

Major Course Requirements Section

            Next is the section which outlines the requirements for the major selected. Any courses being transferred which satisfy major requirements will be seen here. As you complete required coursework, DegreeWorks will change the color of the item from red (not completed), to blue (in progress), to yellow (completed). Any substituted transfer courses will also be noted here by your advisor.

Additional Sections

            Additional sections in DegreeWorks include Electives, Insufficient Courses, Notes regarding meetings with MSU support staff and faculty advisors, and descriptions of substitutions that may have been approved.

Recommended Courses & Descriptions for Introductory Engineering Courses & Descriptions

CSCI 107 – Joy and Beauty of Computing (3 Credits)

Examines the computing field and how it impacts the human condition. Introduces exciting ideas and influential people. Provides a gentle introduction to computational thinking using the Python programming language.

CSCI 127 – Joy and Beauty of Data (4 Credits)

COREQUISITE: M 151Q. Provides a gentle introduction to the exciting world of big data and data science. Students expand their ability to solve problems with Python by learning to deploy lists, files, dictionaries and object-oriented programming. Data science libraries are introduced that enable data to be manipulated and displayed. To succeed in this course, either basic computer literacy or CSCI 107 is recommended.

ECIV 101 – Intro to Civil Engineering (1 Credit) Freshman only

PREREQUISITE: Must be taken within your freshman year. This course is optional for students entering civil engineering but is encouraged for freshmen wanting to learn about the breadth of the discipline. Students choosing to take the course will be introduced to civil engineering, including department programs and areas of specialty, civil engineering career options, professionalism, history, and ethics.

EGEN 105 – Intro to General Engineering (2 Credits)

Provides students an opportunity to explore the fields of engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. Other topics include engineering design, career opportunities, professionalism, and ethics.

EGEN 115 – Engineering Graphics (1 Credit)

Introductory course developing freehand sketching for engineering design graphics. Skills will be developed for sketching and interpreting dimensioned multi-view drawings, pictorials, sections, and assemblies.

ECHM 100 – Intro to Chemical Engineering (2 Credits)

COREQUISITE: M 151Q or above. An introduction to engineering measurements, computations, problem solving, and experimental design. Discussion of the breadth of opportunities in chemical and biological engineering.

EBIO 100 – Intro to Biological Engineering (2 Credits)

COREQUISITE: M 151Q or above. An introduction to engineering measurements, computations, problem solving, and experimental design. Discussion of the breadth of opportunities in chemical and biological engineering.

EELE 101 – Intro to Electrical Fundamentals (3 Credits)

PREREQUISITE: M 151 or equivalent. Lecture/laboratory introduction to electrical fundamentals including Kirchhoff's and Ohm's Laws, using meters and oscilloscopes, time-varying signals in electric circuits, inductors and capacitors, series and parallel circuits, introduction to digital circuits, problem solving including computer applications, technical communications, team work.

EIND 101 – Intro to Industrial & Management Systems (1 Credit)

PREREQUISITE: Must be taken the first year enrolled in IE program. Overview of the industrial engineering profession. Lectures will concentrate on tools and methods of industrial and management system engineering, and their application in manufacturing and service industries.

EMEC 100 – Intro to Mechanical Engineering (1 Credit)

COREQUISITE: M 151Q. The mechanical engineering profession, logical process of problem solving and design, professionalism, ethics.