NMC transfer guide - MTA
To: Ferris State University - Main Campus
Program: Surveying Engineering
Surveying Engineering is the science of making precise measurements of the Earth's surface with the aid of sophisticated optical and electronic instruments. Demand is high for graduates of this program with five offers for each graduate. Employment is available in the public and private sectors including engineering, high-tech, resource recovery, oil and mineral exploration, defense, conservation, preservation of natural resources, construction and land development.
Admission Criteria
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA. Courses will not transfer with less then a 2.0
- Please call FSU as early in your college career as possible at: 1 800 4 Ferris and speak with an advisor in the Surveying Engineering program.
- IMPORTANT: Although a student could complete the following courses at NMC, due to the nature of the surveying classes, it still may take three years to finish FSU's surveying program at Ferris. Students may wish to consider transferring after their first year at NMC, however we would recommend transferring the Ferris credits back to NMC to complete your Associates Degree.
- The following courses apply to the Associate in Science and Arts degree at NMC.
- Ferris State University's Surveying Engineering website
Basic Requirements
Completion of the Basic requirements, as listed, at NMC will fulfill the general requirements at FSU. Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".
Academic Area |
Credits |
---|---|
Communications |
|
ENG 111 English Composition |
4 |
ENG 112 English Composition |
4 |
Humanities |
|
Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from Group 1 Humanities list (200 level met in FSU program) |
6 |
Science/Math |
|
CHM 150 General Chemistry I |
5 |
PHY 221 Problems & Principles of Physics I |
5 |
PHY 222 Problems & Principles of Physics II |
5 |
Social Science |
|
Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from Group 1 Social Science list |
6 |
3 |
|
Mathematics |
|
MTH 141 Calculus I |
5 |
MTH 142 Calculus II |
5 |
MTH 251 Differential Equations |
4 |
Major and Additional Requirements
Class |
Credits |
---|---|
COM 111 Public Speaking |
4 |
EGR 131 Elementary Surveying (currently not offered but may be in the future) |
5 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Fall 2018