NMC Transfer Guide - MACRAO or MTA

To: Western Michigan University - Main Campus

Program: Engineering

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers undergraduate programs in several curricula and majors that prepare graduates for careers in a wide variety of fields. Three common characteristics of students attracted to engineering are:

  1. An interest in problem-solving
  2. Technical aptitude
  3. A strong interest in math and science

AVAILABLE MAJORS in ENGINEERING - This guide reflects these Engineering majors

  1. Aerospace Engineering*
  2. Chemical Engineering*
  3. Civil Engineering*
  4. Computer Engineering*
  5. Construction Engineering*
  6. Electrical Engineering*
  7. Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering*
  8. Mechanical Engineering*
  9. Paper Engineering*

* EAC/ABET accredited programs

AVAILABLE MAJORS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - Link to Engineering and EngineeringTechnology Program Requirements on WMU site:
http://www.wmich.edu/engineer/advising/transfers/north-western.html

  1. Computer Science
  2. Engineering Design Technology
  3. Engineering Management Technology
  4. Graphic and Printing Science - Business, Computer, Multimedia, or Substrate Options
  5. Manufacturing Engineering Technology

ADMISSION CRITERIA

  1. Admission is considered after completion of Pre-Engineering curricular requirements.
  2. Minimum overall GPA of 2.0. A 2.0 grade is necessary in all required Pre-Engineering courses. Courses vary with specialty. See WMU or NMC advisor for clarification.
  3. Permission to enroll in Engineering classes at the 300 level or above will not be granted until pre-engineering courses included in this guide are completed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

These requirements and recommendations will apply to Pre-Engineering requirements and other engineering courses at WMU; however, these courses will not necessarily satisfy the MACRAO or MTA agreement or NMC degree requirements. If students wish to receive an NMC Associate degree, they should consult with an Advisor for appropriate course elections.

Required Classes

Academic Area

Credits

Communications

 

ENG 111, 112

English Composition

8

(ENG 112 not required by WMU for Engineering, but recommended by NMC faculty. It is required for an ASA degree at NMC.)

Science/Math

 

CHM 150-150R

General Chemistry I

5

MTH 141, 142,

Calculus I, II

5

MTH 241

Calculus III

5

MTH 251

Differential Equations

4

PHY 221-221R

Problems & Principles of Physics I

5

PHY 222-222R

Problems & Principles of Physics II

5

NOTE: MTH 121 College Algebra and MTH 122 Trigonometry OR MTH 140 College Algebra and Trigonometry (Pre-Calc) are pre-requisites for MTH 141. Do not take only MTH 121 at NMC as WMU does not offer a stand-alone Trig class and you will have to take Pre-Calculus at WMU (thus repeating the content of MTH 121).

Humanities/Social Science
  1. Students may complete MTA or MACRAO in place of the following WMU Area requirements, but will take 2 additional classes of general education courses at the 3000-4000 level at WMU as well as an upper level writing course (Proficiency #2) at WMU. Consult with an Academic Advisor if this is your choice.
    OR
  2. Select 3–4 credits (one class) from each of the following WMU Areas. (If you choose this option you will complete all WMU General Education.)

Area I, Fine Arts, (3-4 hours minimum)

 

ART 100

Art Appreciation

3

ART 111

History of Western Art I

4

ART 112

History of Western Art II

4

ENG 240

Intro to Literature

3

ENG 267

Film as Literature

3

HUM 101

Introduction to Humanities

3

HUM 102

Introduction to Humanities

3

MUS 110

Music Appreciation: Standard Literature

3

MUS 111

Music Appreciation: Jazz

3

MUS 129

History of Rock and Roll

3

Area II, Humanities, (3–4 hours minimum)

 

Take at WMU

Majors: 3 and 5

 

ENG 210

Children's Literature

3

ENG 241

Mythology

3

ENG 242

Women in Literature

3

ENG 254

Shakespeare

3

ENG 256

Environmental Literature

3

ENG 261

British Literature

3

ENG 262

American Literature (3000 or 4000 level – 1 of 3 choices preferred for Majors: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

3

ENG 263

World Literature (3000 or 4000 level – 1 of 3 choices preferred for Majors: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

3

ENG 266

Popular Culture

3

HST 101

Western Civilization

4

HST 102

Western Civilization

4

PHL 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHL 121

Western Religions

4

PHL 201

Ethics

3

PHL 202

Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas(3000 or 4000 level – 1 of 3 choices preferred for Majors: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

3

Area III, The U.S.: Cultures and Civilizations, (3–4 hours minimum)

 

HST 111

United States History to 1865

4

HST 112

United States History from 1865

4

HST 211

Native American History

3

HST 212

African-American History

3

HST 213

American Women's History

3

PLS 101

Survey of American Politics

3

Area IV, Other Cultures and Civilizations, (3–4 hours minimum)

Credits

ANT 113

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

4

HUM 116

World Cultures

4

PHL 122

Eastern Religions

4

Area V, Social and Behavioral Sciences, (3–4 hours minimum)

Credits

BUS 101

Introduction to Business

3

ECO 201

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECO 202

Principles of Microeconomics (Choose this course for majors: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9)

3

GEO 101

Introduction to Geography

3

GEO 108

Geography of the U.S. and Canada (3000 or 4000 level – 1 of 2 choices preferred for majors: 1, 4, 6, 8)

3

GEO 109

World Regional Geography

3

HST 225

American Civil War

3

HST 228

The Vietnam War

3

HST 235

20th Century Europe

3

PLS 132

Comparative Politics

3

PLS 211

International Relations

3

PLS 233

U.S. Foreign Policy (3000 or 4000 level – 1 of 2 choices preferred for majors: 1, 4, 6, 8)

 

PSY 101

Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 101

Introduction to Sociology

3

Additional Requirements

Required Classes

Class

Credits

ACC 121

Accounting Principles I (major 5)

4

BIO 115

Cell, Plant, & Ecosystem Biology (major 2)

4

CHM 151

General Chemistry II (majors 1, 2, 6, 8, 9)

5

CHM 250

Organic Chemistry I (majors 2 and 9)

5

CHM 251

Organic Chemistry II (major 2)

5

ECO 202

Microeconomics (majors 2, 3, 5, 7, 9) (Fulfills Area V)

3

EGR 113

Engineering Graphics I (majors 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

3

EGR 131

Elementary Surveying (majors 3 and 5) (Not offered in several years but can be used in taken in the past.)

5

EGR 201

Statics (majors 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) *Majors 4, 6 & 9 see WMU advisor

3

EGR 202

Mechanics of Materials (majors 1, 3, 5, 8) *Majors 4, 6, 7, & 9 see WMU advisor

3

EGR 203

Dynamics (majors 1, 3, 5, 8) *Majors 4, 6, 7 & 9 see WMU advisor

4

EGR 232

Introductory Thermodynamics (majors 1 & 8)

(For other majors ask WMU if this can be used as a technical elective.)

3

ENV 111

Physical Geology (majors 3 and 5)

4

MTH 116

Intro to Computer Science (majors 3, 4, 5, 6, 8) (currently not offered at NMC but can be used if taken prior)

4

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: Spring 2019

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