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Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Lake Superior College

Note 1: This equivalency guide is for the 2010-2011 catalog for Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and the 2010-2011 catalog for Lake Superior College.

Note 2: This equivalency table is a general guide to transfer of coursework to MSU. It is recommended that students refer to a copy of the 2010-2011 MSU catalog for the specific program requirements. Our catalog is available online at http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/ugbull

Note 3: Students transferring with an Associate in Arts Degree or a completed Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will satisfy the MSU general education requirements.

Note 4: Students transferring with an Associate in Science or an Associate in Applied Science and with less than a completed MnTC will have to complete additional general education requirements.

Note 5: Students transferring without a degree or a completed MnTC will have their already completed general education coursework applied to the MSU general education, but will have to complete the remainder of the MSU general education requirements.

Note 6: Some majors and minors at MSU require specific general education courses. Please review the MSU catalog to determine the appropriate general education requirements for your selected major.

Note 7: Courses noted as elective credit will not satisfy general education or major or minor requirements, but will transfer and count toward the total credits needed for graduation.

Note 8: "No credit" courses will not transfer.

Note 9: Courses do not have a direct equivalent course at MSU, but will be used in the MnTC goal noted in the right column.

Note 10: These courses are technical in nature and will be limited to 16 semester (24 quarter) credits of transfer credit.

Note 11: Science courses equated to MnTC Area 3A satisfy the lab science requirement. Courses equated to MnTC Area 3B meet the non-lab science requirement.

Any questions pertaining to this guide or to other transfer issues may be directed to your community college transfer specialist or counselor. Questions may also be directed to the MSU Admissions Office. Phone: 507-389-1822 or toll free: 800-722-0544 or by email to transfer@mnsu.edu

Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Lake Superior College
BLC Number Lake Superior College 2010-2011 MSU Equivalent Course 2010-2011 MnTC Goal
Accounting (ACCT)
1400 Accounting Math Elective Credit
1410 & 1415 & 2430 ACCT 217 if All Three Taken
1530 Payroll Accounting Elective Credit
1540-2999 See Note 10
Allied Health (ALTH)
1410 Medical Terminology
1430 ARC: First Aid & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer HLTH 215
1435 American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR Elective Credit
1436-2004 100 Elective
2006 Aging: Physiology and Function 400 Elective
2008 Special topics in Gerontology HLTH 459
2999 Special Topics in Allied Health HLTH 459
American Indian Studies (AMIN)
1110 Anishinaabeg History & Culture
Anthropology (ANTH)
1110 Cultural Anthropology ANTH 230 2, 5, 8
1120 Cultures of North American Indians See Note 9 2, 5, 8
1130 Introduction to Archaeology See Note 9 2, 5, 8
1135 Anthropology and Human Origins See Note 9 2, 5, 8
1140 The Archaeology of North America See Note 9 2, 5
1200 Anthropological Field Experience Abroad See Note 9 2, 8, 10
1301 Cultures of Mesoamerica Elective Credit 2, 5, 10
2111 Western Great Lakes Archaeology See Note 10
2115 World Ethnography See Note 9 2, 5, 10
2200 Archaeological Field School See Note 10
2999 Special Topics in Anthropology Elective Credit
Architectural Technology (ARCH)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Art (ART)
1110 Introduction to Art & Design ART 100 6
1111 Digital Two-Dimensional Design ART 100 6
1112 Introduction to Sculpture Design ART 103 6
1115 Painting I Art 240 2, 6
1118 Art Appreciation Art 160 2, 6, 8
1120 Art History: Prehistoric to 1400 AD Art 260 2, 6, 8
1122 Art History: Renaissance to Present Art 261 2, 6, 8
1125 Watercolor Art 245 2, 6
1130 Introduction to Studio Art See Note 9 2, 6
1138 Ceramics I Art 250 2, 6
1140 Ceramics III See Note 9
1145 Fibers See Note 10
1151 Drawing I Art 110 2, 6
1160 Print-Making See Note 9 2, 6
1165 Metal Art/Jewelry I See Note 9 6
1210 3-Dimen'sional Design Art 103 2, 6
1215 Digital 2-Dimen'sional Design Art 100 2, 6
1217 Collage See Note 9 2, 6
1220 Visual Communication See Note 10
1222 Graphic Concept Development See Note 10
1300 Sculpture Workshop See Note 9 2, 6
1305 Ceramics Workshop See Note 10
1400 Women Artists See Note 9 2, 6, 8
1500 Digital Photography See Note 9 2, 6
1510 Digital Drawing and Painting I See Note 9 2, 6
1520 Digital Graphic Design I Art 202 2, 6
1530 Survey of Digital Arts See Note 9 2, 6, 8
1540 Digital Portfolio and Presentation See Note 9 2, 6
2010 History of Graphic Design See Note 10
2012 Typography I See Note 10
2100 Sculpture I See Note 9 2, 6
2102 Sculpture II Elective Credit 2, 6
2112 Watercolor II Elective Credit
2113 Drawing II ART 210
2139 Ceramics II See Note 9
2165 Metal Art/ Jewelry II Elective Credit
2168 Painting II See Note 9
2200 Art Portfolio Preparation Elective Credit
2500 Digital Photography II See Note 9
2510 Digital Drawing and Painting II See Note 8
2521 Digital Graphic Design II ART 220
2999 Special Topics in Art Elective Credit
Astronomy (ASTR)
1101 Introduction to Astronomy AST 101 3
Automotive Service Technology (ASTER)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Aviation (AVIA)
1000 & 1005 & 2000 AVIA 100 if all three taken
1211 Private Pilot: Ground AVIA 150
1212 Private Pilot: Flight Lab AVIA 151
1215 Introduction to Professional Aviation AVIA 100
1221 Commercial Pilot: Ground AVIA 250
1222 Commercial Pilot: Flight Lab I AVIA 251
1225 Aircraft Systems and Power Plant AVIA 336
1999 Special Topics in Aviation Elective Credit
2005 The Evolution of the U.S. Air Force and Space Power II Elective Credit
2101 Evolution USAF Air/Space Power Elective Credit
2215 Aviation Safety Elective Credit
2223 Commercial Pilot: Flight Lab II AVIA 251
2224 Commercial Pilot: Flight Lab III AVIA 251
2225 Management to Aviation Services 100 Level Elective
2231 Instrument Pilot: Ground AVIA 260
2232 Flight Instructor: Ground AVIA 380
2235-2999 Elective Credit
Biology (BIOL)
1000 Human Body in Health and Disease See Note 9 2, 3, 9
1002 Essential Skills and Concepts for Biology and Health Elective Credit
1005 Introduction to Cell Biology Elective Credit
1007 Biology and Society BIOL 100 2, 3, 9
1105 Biology of Women BIOL 101 2, 3, 7
1110 The Ecology of Minnesota See Note 9 2, 3, 10
1120 Principals of General Biology See Note 9 2, 3, 10
1130 General Biology of Organisms See Note 9 2, 3, 10
1140 & 1141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II BIOL 220 & 330 if both taken 2, 3
1150 Human Anatomy BIOL 220 2, 3
1160 Human Physiology BIOL 330 2, 3
1165 The Biology of Aging Elective Credit 7
1170 Microbiology See Note 9 2, 3
2000 Birds of Minnesota See Note 9 3, 10
2005 Molecular and Cell Biology See Note 9
2170 Pathophysiology Elective Credit
2200 General Ecology See Note 9 2, 3, 10
2205 Limnology See Note 9
2210 Genetics BIOL 211
2300 Student Research See Note 9
2400 Topics in Biology See Note 9 2, 3
Building Construction (BLDG)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Business (BUS)
1400 Principals of Marketing See Note 10
1402 Principals of Management See Note 10
1404 Introduction to Finance Elective Credit
1420 Effective Management See Note 10
1422 Systems Management See Note 10
1424 Management Ethics See Note 10
1426 Coaching and Facilitating See Note 10
1440 Promotion See Note 10
1442 Consumer Behavior See Note 10
1444 International Business Practices See Note 10
1446 Making the Sale See Note 10
1448 Leadership Development See Note 10
1460 Industry Analysis and Business Planning See Note 10
1462 Developing a Financial Plan See Note 10
1464 Developing a Marketing Plan See Note 10
1466 Developing a Management Plan See Note 10
1468 Business Plan Portfolio See Note 10
Engineering CAD Technology (CADE)
1407 AutoCAD I MET 141
1410-2999 See Note 10
(CETT)
1400-1510 See Note 10
Chemistry (CHEM)
1110 Aspects of Chemistry I CHEM 100 3
1111 Aspects of Chemistry II See Note 9 3
1210 General Chemistry I CHEM 201 3
1211 General Chemistry II
1310 General Chemistry of Solutions See Note 9
2000 Quantitative Analysis CHEM 305
2110 & 2111 Elementary Organic Chemistry I & II
2999 Special Topics in Chemistry Elective Credit
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
1400-1404 Elective Credit
1406-1412 100 Level Elective
1414 Web Animation Elective Credit
1415 Introduction to Programming COMS 110
1419-1515 Elective Credit
1519 Survey of Operating Systems Elective Credit
1521-1522 200 Level Elective
1530 Database Management Elective Credit
1610-1621 200 Level Elective
1946-1949 100 Level Elective
1999-2999 Elective Credit
Speech Communication (COMM)
1100 Fundamentals of Human Communication SPEE 100 1, 2
1105 Interpersonal Communication SPEE 101 1, 2
1110 Methods of Public Speaking SPEE 100 1, 2
1115 Intercultural Communication SPEE 203 1, 2, 7
1120 Media, Persuasion, and Society See Note 9 2, 5, 8
1400 Introduction to Mass Communication See Note 9 9
1410 Introduction to Digital Multimedia See Note 9 2, 6
1420 Digital Video Production Elective Credit
1422 Audio for the Media Elective Credit
1424 Digital Video Editing Elective Credit
1426 Project Production Management Elective Credit
1428 DVD Authoring Elective Credit
1431 Writing for the Media Elective Credit
1433 Radio Production Elective Credit
1435 Video Graphics and Animation Elective Credit
1600 Human Relations in Organizations 100 Level Elective 2, 5, 7
1601 Human Relations- The Individual in Career or Classroom Elective Credit
1602 Human Relations- The Team in Career or Classroom Elective Credit
1795 Portfolio Production Elective Credit
1797 Media Studies Internship Elective Credit
2000 Nonverbal Communication SPEE 202 2, 7
2200 Group Dynamics Elective Credit 5, 7
2205 Relationship Communication SPEE 101 5, 8
2999 Special Topics in Communication 100 Level Elective
Dental Hygiene (DENH)
1401-2999 See Note 10
Economics (ECON)
1100 Introduction to Economics ECON 101 5, 8
1150 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 201 5, 8
1160 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 202 5
2020 & 2022 Statistics for Business and Economics I & II ECON 207 if Both Taken
Education (EDUC)
1100 Field Experience in Teaching See Note 10
2000 Introduction to Teaching EEC 200
Commercial and Residential Wiring (ELEC)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Electronic Engineering Technology (ELTN)
1500-1640 See Note 10
English (ENGL)
0450 - 0460 No Credit
1100 Creative Writing ENG 242 6
1106 College Composition I ENG 101 1, 2
1107 Professional & Technical Writing ENG 271 2
1109 College Composition II Elective Credit 1, 2
1110 Literature of the American West ENG 214 2, 6
1115 Introduction to Literature: The Short Story ENG 113 2, 6
1120 Introduction to Literature: The Novel ENG 113 2, 6
1130 Science Fiction ENG 214 2, 6
1140 Introduction to Literature: Poetry ENG 112 2, 6
1150 Multicultural Literature ENG 211 2, 6
1170 From Literature to Film ENG 214 2, 6
1200 Intro to Language See Note 9 7
1210 Introduction to Literature: Drama ENG 112 2, 6
1212 Introduction to Women's Literature ENG 211 6, 7
1214 Introduction to Adolescent Literature See Note 9 6, 7
2000 Poetry Writing ENG 242
2002 Memoir Writing See Note 9
2004 Fiction Writing ENG 242
2101 English Literature 12th to 17th Century See Note 9 2, 6
2102 English Literature 18th Century to Present See Note 9 2, 6
2105 American Literature: Pre-Colonial to Civil War See Note 9 2, 6
2106 American Literature: Civil War to Present See Note 9 2, 6
2120 Introduction to African-American Literature ENG 211 6, 7
2130 Introduction to Native American Literature ENG 211 6, 7
2132 Minnesota Literature ENG 214 2, 6
2140 Modern World Literature ENG 212 2, 6, 8
2150 Shakespeare, the Elizabethan Age, and Contemporary Perspectives See Note 9 2, 6
2999 Special Topics in English 200 Level Elective
Environmental Science (ENSC)
1200 Introduction to Environmental Science BIOL 201 2, 3
1300 Meteorology See Note 9 3B
2010 World Health and the Environent Elective Credit
2999 Special Topics in Environmental Studies Elective Credit
English as a Second Language (ESL)
0400-0440 No Credit
Fire Technology & Administration (Fire)
1401-2999 See Note 10
French (FREN)
1010 Beginning French I FREN 101
1020 Beginning French II FREN 102
2010 Intermediate French I 200 Level Elective
2999 Special Topics in French Elective Credit
Geography (GEOG)
1110 Human Geography GEOG 103 5, 8
1120 Physical Geography GEOG 101 3, 10
1202 Introduction to Maps Elective Credit 3, 10
1204 GIS 1: Concepts and Applications Elective Credit
2999 Special Topics in Geography Elective Credit
Geology (GEOL)
1110 Introduction to Geology GEOL 121 3, 10
1115 Minnesota's Geology Elective Credit 3, 10
1125 Geology of Natural Disasters See Note 9 3, 10
2999 Special Topics in Geology Elective Credit
History (HIST)
1105 U.S. Labor History HIST 484
1110 European History: Ancient to 1815 Credit in European History 2, 5, 7
1120 European History: 1815 to Present Credit in European History 2, 5, 7
1130 World History: Ancient and Pre-Modern World 2, 5, 8
1210 American History 1600-1876 HIST 190 2, 5, 7
1220 American History 1876-present HIST 191 2, 5, 7
2110 Minnesota History HIST 154 2, 5, 10
2130 Vietnam: Americas Longest War See Note 9 2, 5, 9
Health (HLTH)
1210 Nutrition FCS 140
1400 Wellness Careers 100 Level Elective
1405 Tobacco, Alcohol, and other Drugs HLTH 310
1410 Nutrition/Athletic Performance Elective Credit
1430 Personal Wellness Elective Credit
Dialysis Patient Care Technician (HPCT)
1400-1500 See Note 10
Humanities (HUM)
1105 Introduction to Popular Culture See Note 9 2, 6, 8
1110 The Bible as Literature See Note 9 2, 6, 8
1115 Intro to Humanities: The Renaissance-Contemporary Periods HUM 150 2, 6, 8
1117 American Film See Note 9
1119 British Film See Note 9
1120 Art History: Early Gothic-High Renaissance See Note 9 2, 6, 8
1121 Women and Film See Note 9
1123 Film Genres: Science Fiction and Fantasy Film See Note 9
1125 Intro to Humanities: Arthurian Legend See Note 9 2, 6
1130 World Religions See Note 9 2, 6, 8
1133 Intro to Taoism Elective Credit
1135 Utopian Images: Fiction and Fact See Note 9 2, 6, 7
1137 Intro to Buddhism Elective Credit
1140 Modern Fantasy See Note 9 2, 6, 7
1160 Classical Greek and Roman Mythology See Note 9 2, 6
1180 World Mythology See Note 9 2, 6, 7
1190 Folklore See Note 9 2, 6, 7
1199 Special Topics in Humanities See Note 9
2000 Topics in Humanities HUM 250 2, 6, 8
2009 Chinese Culture and Civilization 200 Level Elective 2, 6, 8
2010 Archetype, Dream, and Symbol See Note 9 2, 6, 8
2015 Film Appreciation See Note 9 2, 6, 8
2100 Children's Media See Note 9 2, 6, 7
2117 Film Genres: The Horror Film Elective Credit
2119 Film Genres: The Western Elective Credit
2999 Special Topics in Humanities Elective Credit
Manufacturing Technology (INMG)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Italian (ITAL)
1000 Italian Life and Culture See Note 9 6
1010 & 1020 Beginning Italian I & II Satisfies the BA language requirement if both taken.
Paralegal Studies (LGST)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Math (MATH)
0450-0552 No Credit
1100 College Algebra Math 112 2, 4
1105 Principles of Mathematics See Note 9 2, 4
1115 Contemporary Discrete Mathematics Math 180 2, 4
1130 Trigonometry Math 113 2, 4
1150 Pre-Calculus Math 115 2, 4
1420 Occupational Math/Health Elective Credit
1430 Occupational Math/Carpentry Elective Credit
1440 Occupational Math/Transportation Elective Credit
1500 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry Elective Credit
1502 Advanced Applied Algebra and Trigonometry Elective Credit
2204 Calculus I Math 121 2, 4
2205 Calculus II Math 122 2, 4
2206 Multi-Variable Calculus Math 223
2210 General Statistics STAT 154 4
2220 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra Math 321
Medical Assistant (MEDA)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Sales and Marketing (MKTG)
1001-2999 See Note 10
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLTN)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Machine Tool Careers (MTCC)
1402-2999 See Note 10
Massage Therapy (MTP)
1001-2999 See Note 10
Music (MUSC)
1105 Americas Music See Note 9 2, 6
1110 Appreciation of Music See Note 9 2, 6
1120 Fundamentals of Music MUS 130 6
1160 Applied Music MUS 278
1170 Applied Music-Intensive Study MUS 278
1200 Concert Choir 6
Nursing (ADN)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Physical Education (PE)
1005-1465 Physical Education Activity Credit
1440 Advanced Aerobics HP 175
1470 Beginning Yoga HP 175
1472-1475 Physical Education Activity Credit
1480 Personal Training
1570 Coaching and Officiating Volleyball Elective Credit
1600-1605 Physical Education Activity Credit
1610 Lifeguard Training HP 250
1615 Lifetime Fitness Physical Education Activity Credit
1620 Essentials of Human Performance Elective Credit
1625 Water Safety Instructor Training HP 257
1630-1635 Elective Credit
1640 Wellness, Human Performance, and Sport HP 200
1645 Boot camp Basics HP 175
1650-1655 Physical Education Activity Credit
2999 Special Topics in Physical Education 100 Level Elective
Philosophy (PHIL)
1120 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 100 2, 6
1125 Logic PHIL 110 2, 4
1130 Ethics PHIL 120 2, 6, 9
1140 Critical Thinking See Note 9 2
2140 Philosophy of Religion See Note 9 2, 6
2150 Political Philosophy See Note 9 2, 6, 9
2999 Special Topics: Environmental Ethics Elective Credit
Physics (PHYS)
1001 Fundamental Concepts of Physics PHYS 101 2, 3
1010 Technical Physics See Note 10
1105 Physical Science See Note 9 2, 3
1170 Physics for the Medical Community See Note 9
1201 Intro to Physics I PHYS 211 2, 3
1202 Intro to Physics II PHYS 212 2, 3
2201 General Physics PHYS 221
2202 General Physics II PHYS 222
2999 Special Topics in Physics Elective Credit
Political Science (PSCI)
1110 American Government POLS 111 2, 5, 9
1120 Introduction to Political Science POLS 100 2, 5, 9
1130 State and Local Government POLS 371 2, 5, 9
1140 World Politics and Global Issues POLS 231 2, 5, 8
Psychology (PSYC)
1012 Psychology of Adjustment PSYC 240 5
1050 Career Planning 100 Level Elective
1115 Psychology of Genealogy 100 Level Elective
1120 General Psychology PSYC 101
1135 Lifespan Developmental Psychology KSP 235 2, 5, 7
2120 Theories of Personalities Elective Credit 2, 5
2125 Child Psychology 200 Level Elective 2, 5
2130 Adolescent Psychology See Note 9
2140 Abnormal Psychology See Note 9 2, 5, 7
2145 Social Psychology PSYC 340 2, 5, 7
2160 Health Psychology 200 Level Elective 2, 5
2999 Special Topics in Psychology Elective Credit
6000 Human Relations for Employment See Note 10
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
1000-2999 See Note 10
Radiologic Technology (RADT)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Reading (READ)
0455-0456 No Credit
1450 Intro to Critical Reading See Note 9 2
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RESP)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Supervisory Management (SMGT)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Sociology (SOCL)
1111 Introduction to Sociology SOC 101 2, 5, 7
1112 Global Sociology SOC 101 5, 8
1114 Introduction to Criminal Justice CORR 106 5, 9
1125 Social Deviance See Note 9 2, 5
1130 Juvenile Delinquency See Note 9
1135 Introduction to African American Culture ETHN 110 5, 7
1140 Marriages and Families SOC 208 5, 7
1145 Race, Class and Gender See Note 9 2, 5, 7
1150 Introduction to Women's Studies WOST 110 5, 7
1155 Human Sexuality SOC 209 2, 5, 7
1160 Social Impact of Alcohol in Families Elective Credit
1165 Patterns of Domestic Violence Elective Credit 2, 5, 9
1170 Drugs and Society See Note 9 5A, 8
1180 Animals in Society
2101 Introduction to Social Research Elective Credit 5,9
2103 Body Culture Elective Credit 5B, 7
2120 Social Problems SOC 150 5, 9
2123 Environmental Sociology Elective Credit 5, 10
2170 Sociology of Birth and Death (See Note)
2171 Sociology of Sport (See Note)
NOTE: Soc 2170, 2171. A transferring student could use any two of these four courses (limited to 6 credits) as electives in the Sociology major.
2779 Community Service Collaboration Elective Credit 9
2999 Special Topics in Sociology Elective Credit
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SONO)
1200-2999 See Note 10
Spanish (SPAN)
1010 Beginning Spanish I SPAN 101 8
1020 Beginning Spanish II SPAN 102
1023 Spanish for Health Professionals I See Note 10
1025 Spanish for Health Professionals II See Note 10
1800 Spanish Abroad: Mexico Elective Credit
2003 Latin American Culture and Civilization See Note 10 5, 8
2005 Mexican Culture and Civilization See Note 10 5, 8
2007 Latino Culture in the U.S. See Note 10 6, 7
2010 Intermediate Spanish I SPAN 201 8
2020 Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 202 8
2050 Conversational Spanish Elective Credit
2055 Advanced Spanish SPAN 201 6, 8
2999 Special Topics in Spanish 100 Level Elective
Study Skills (STSK)
451 No Credit
1011-2000 Elective Credit
Surgical Technology (SURG)
1400-2999 See Note 10
Truck Driving (TDT)
1840-1999 See Note 10
Theatre (THTR)
1100 Theatre Production Theatre Activity Credit 6
1110 Stage Lighting THEA 108
1115 Sound Design THEA 109
1120 Stage Makeup Theatre Activity Credit
1125 Costume Construction THEA 107
1130 Set Design Theatre Activity Credit
1200 Introduction to Theatre THEA 100 2, 6
1210 Theatre Appreciation Elective Credit 2, 6
1211 Acting I THEA 101 6
1212 Acting II THEA 110
1240 Introduction to Stage Directing THEA 235
1300 Directing Workshop See Note 9
Welding (WLDG)
1500-2999 See Note 10