New Student Orientation Lyman Briggs College

Pre-NSO Modules: Module 2

What we will cover today:

1. What is a credit?2. Course Scheduling Activity3. Grades & GPA4. Transfer/IB/AP5. Next Steps

What is a credit?

A credit is a value, based on the number of instruction/contact hours per week.

Most courses are the equivalent of 3-4 credits. Lab courses utilize the model of 1 credit = 3 hours.

Hint: Go to: https://schedule.msu.edulook up LB 155 for Fall 202Click on LB 155 at the top the course listings to see tCourse Description.

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Course Description Example

COURSE

SCHEDULING

ACTIVITY

Course Scheduling Activity Directions

Course Code Course Title # of Credits(Lecture-Lab)

LB ______ Calculus I 4 (4-0)

LB 171 ________________________ 4 (4-0)

LB 171L Chemistry I Lab ____(______)

ISS ______ Social Differentiation and Inequality 4 (4-0)

Complete the table below and answer the questions on the sheet. An editable document is provided 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.

TAKE 5 MINUTES TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY.

PAUSE THE PRESENTATION AND RESUME ONCE

COMPLETE.

Scheduling Activity Answers: Course Code Course Title # of Credits

(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 Social Differentiation and Inequality 4 (4-0)

How many total credits? 13 creditsHow many hours/week are you in class? 15 hours/wkHow much time should you dedicate to class each week? 45-60 hours/week

Grades &

GPA

oMSU grades on a 4.0 scale in 0.5 increments.

oYou are REQUIRED to earn a 2.0 cumulative AND major GPA to graduate.

oYou must have at least 120 credits in order to graduate.

4.0 3.0 2.0 1.5 0.03.5 2.5 1.0

A B C D F

Transfer/IB/AP Credit: • Transfer• MUST be transferable per https://transfer.msu.edu• MUST receive specific grade for courses to transfer

• International Baccalaureate (IB)• Credit varies based on score received and test

taken• ONLY HL IB courses are eligible for credit

• Advanced Placement (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 willupdate 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 meetwith an advisor via zoom.

5. Come back to this module as needed, when youare completing your NSO homework.