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Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Normandale Community College

Note 1: This equivalency guide is for the 2010-2011 catalog for Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and the 2010-2011 catalog for Normandale Community 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 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 Normandale Community College
Normandale Number Normandale COURSE 2010-2011 MSU Equivalent 2010-2011 MnTC
Accounting (ACCT)
1051 Accounting Basics Elective credit
1052 Computerized Accounting See Note 10
1853 Federal Income Tax Elective credit
1900 Topics in Accounting Elective credit
2251 & 2252 Principles of Accounting I & II ACCT 217 & 218 if both taken
2254 Intro to Management Info Systems MGMT 200
2900 Topics in Accounting Elective credit
Accounting Technology (ATEC)
1101 - 2181 Elective credit
Anthropology (ANTH)
1101 Cultural Diversity See Note 9 5, 8
1121 Women Across Cultures WOST 220 5, 8
1125 Phys Anthropology: Ongoing Human Evolution ANTH 220 5,10
1126 Archaeology & Prehistory: Discovering the Human ANTH 210 5, 10
1127 Cultural Anthropology ANTH 230 5, 8
1150 Native American: Yesterday, Today, Tom ETHN 120 or ANTH 334 5, 7
1188 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion ANTH 332 5, 8
1899 Medical Anthropology See Note 9 7, 8
1900 Topics in Anthropology ANTH 285
2900 Topics in Anthropology ANTH 285
Art (ART)
1101 The Visual Arts Art 160 6, 8
1102 & 1103 & 1104 Art History Surveys I & II & III Credit in Art History 6, 8
1105 Non-Western Art Survey See Note 9 6, 8
1109 Basic Still Photography See Note 9 6
1110 Black & White Photography I Art 275 6
1113 Video Art See Note 9 6
1114 Digital Photography Elective Credit 6
1115 Black & White Photography II See Note 9
1120 Three-Dimensional Design Art 103 6
1121 Drawing I Art 110 6
1122 Design I Art 101 6
1123 Sculpture I Art 280 6
1124 Ceramic Processes I Art 251 6
1125 Glass Fusing See Note 9 6
1126 Printmaking Art 271 6
1127 Painting 1 Art 240 6
1190 - 2200 Elective credit
2201 Figure Drawing Art 212 6
2202 Mixed Media Art 231
2203 Ceramic Processes II Art 250 6
2204 Drawing II Art 210 6
2205 Sculpture II See Note 9 6
2206 Glass Fusing 2 Elective Credit 6
2207 Photography 2 Art 275 6
2222 Computer Art See Note 9 6
2224 Designing Web Pages Elective Credit
2252 Watercolor Painting Art 245 6
2253 Painting 2 Elective Credit 6
2900 Topics in Art Elective credit
Biology (BIOL)
1007 Contemporary Biology BIOL 100 3A
1101 Intro to Human Genetics See Note 9 3A
1102 Human Biology BIOL 100 3A
1103 Intro to Emerging Diseases See Note 9 3A, 8
1104 MN Natural Hist & Field BIOL 101 3A, 10A
1105 General Biology: Cells to Organisms BIOL 105 3A
1106 General Biology: Ecology & Evolution BIOL 106 3A
1110 Environmental Biology 3B, 10B
1125 Biology of Women BIOL 101 3B, 7
1141 Human Anatomy BIOL 220
1142 Human Physiology BIOL 330 3A
1900 Topics in Biology Elective credit
2202 Zoology See Note 9 3A
2203 Botany BIOL 217 3A
2204 Microbiology BIOL 270 3A
2205 Genetics BIOL 211 3A
2900 Topics in Biology Elective credit
Business: Marketing & Management (BUSN)
1100 Principles of Marketing Elective credit
1105 Intro to Business MRKT 100
1120 – 2120 Elective credit
1130 See Note 9 8
1200 Intermediate Computer Applications IT 101
1853 Federal Income Tax Elective Credit
2125 Global Practices in the Global Market Elective credit
2130 Artist as Entrepreneur Elective Credit
2155 Legal Environment of Business BLaw 200
2200 Human Resource Management Elective credit
2220 Stats for Business and Econ STAT 154 or ECON 207
2254 MGMT 200
2252 - 2424 Elective credit
2900 Topics in Business Elective Credit
Chemistry (CHEM)
1010 Environmental Chemistry See Note 9 3A, 10A
1020 Survey of Chemistry CHEM 100 3A
1050 Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry CHEM 106 3A
1061 & 1062 Principles of Chemistry I & II CHEM 201 and CHEM 202 3A
1900 Topics in Chemistry See Note 9
2041 Quantitative Analysis See Note 9
2058 & 2059 Organic Chemistry Essentials I & II CHEM 320 & 321 & 331 if both taken 3A
2061 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 320 3A
2062 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 321 & 331 3A
Note: 2061 & 2062 recommended for students seeking a bachelors degree at MSU when MSU 320, 321, & 331are required.
2900 Topics in Chemistry Elective credit
Chinese (CHIN)
1100 & 1200 Beginning Chinese I & II Will fulfill BA language requirement if both taken
Communication (COMM)
1097 Topics in Communication Elective credit
1100 Intro to Human Communication SPEE 100 1B
1101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking SPEE 102 1B
1106 Intro to Mass Communication Mass 110 5, 9
1111 Interpersonal Communication SPEE 101 1B
1112 Media Writing Elective credit
1113 Public Relations See Note 9
1115 Journalism Lab Elective credit
1118 Broadcasting Elective credit
1121 Small Group Communication SPEE 201 1B
1131 Intercultural Communication SPEE 203 7
1141 Nonverbal Communication SPEE 202 7
1190 Cooperative Education in Comm. Elective credit
1900 Topics in Communication Elective credit
2111 Family Communication See Note 9 5
2900 Topics in Communication Elective credit
Computer Applications (CAPL)
1000 - 2900 Elective credit
Computer Science (CSCI)
2011 Discrete Structures of Computer Science 4
1097 - 2900 Elective credit
Computer Technology (COMT)
1101 See Note 9
1107 - 2900 Elective credit
Counseling and Career Development (CCD)
1170 - 2000 Elective credit
Dental HYGIENE (DENH)
1110 - 2900 Elective credit
Dietetic Technology (DIET)
1101 - 2272 Elective credit
Economics (ECON)
1100 Personal Finance See Note 9 9
1200 Consumer Economics See Note 9 5, 9
1400 Survey of Economics See Note 9 5, 9
1900 Topics in Economics Elective credit
2201 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 202 5, 9
2202 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 201 5, 8
2900 Topics in Economics ECON 100
Education (EDUC)
1101 Introduction to Education EEC 200
1120 Spanish for Educators 1 Elective credit
1190 Cooperative Education in Education Elective credit
1220 Spanish for Educators 2 Elective credit
2330 Intro to Developmental Disabilities
2408 Individuals with Diverse and Exceptional Needs Elective credit
2409 Learning and Human Development for Diverse Learners Elective credit
Engineering (ENGR)
1020 Intro to Engineering Design Elective credit
2001-2011 Elective credit
2235 Statics ME 212
2236 Dynamics ME 214
2301 & 2302 Intro to Digital Systems Design A & B EE 106 if both taken
English Composition (ENGC)
0800 - 0900 No credit
1101 Freshman Composition ENG 101 1A
1102 Technical Writing Elective credit
1103 Business Writing Elective credit
1900 Topics in Composition Elective credit
2000 Advanced Writing ENG 201
2020 Advanced Grammar Elective Credit
2900 Topics in Composition Elective credit
English/Literature (ENGL)
1000 Intro to Literature ENG 110 6
1130 Literature of Diversity ENG 211 6, 7
1140 Gender & Literature ENG 211 6
1150 Contemporary Literary Studies See Note 9 6
1160 Children's Literature See Note 9 6, 7
1161 Young Adult Literature See Note 9 6, 7
1170 Modern World Literature ENG 212
1186 Intro to Poetry ENG 112 6
1187 Intro to Drama ENG 112 6
1188 Intro to Short Stories ENG 113 6
1189 Intro to Novel ENG 113 6
1900 Topics in Literature ENG 214
2120 Shakespeare See Note 9 6
2125 The Novels of Jane Austen ENG 214
2130 African American Literature Elective Credit 6, 7
2131 Asian American Literature Elective Credit 6, 7
2132 US Latino/a American Culture ENG 211
2133 Native American Literature Elective Credit 6, 7
2140 Environmental Literature ENG 214
2150 & 2151 American Literature I & II See Note 9 6, 9
2160 & 2161 British Writers I & II See Note 9 6
2174 African Literature 100/200 Elective Credit 6, 8
2900 Topics in Literature Elective Credit
Engineering Technology (ENGT)
1512 Principles of Engineering
1514 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
English Creative Writing (ENGW)
1111 Creative Writing ENG 242 6
1900 Topics in Creative Writing 100 Level Elective Credit
2112 Poetry Writing Elective Credit 6
2113 Fiction Writing Elective Credit 6
2114 Play and Screen Writing Elective Credit 6
2115 Creative Nonfiction Writing Elective Credit 6
2900 Topics in Creative Writing Elective credit
English for Academic Purposes for non-native Speakers (EAP)
0610-0855 No credit
1900 Topics in English for Academic Purposes Elective credit
2900 Topics in English for Academic Purposes Elective credit
Exercise Science (EXSC)
1000 Aspects of Fitness
1102 Badminton HP 176 11
1103 Bowling HP 114 11
1104 Boot Camp I HP 175 11
1105 Fitness Yoga PE Activity Credit 11
1106 Intermediate Ice Hockey
1107 Golf HP 177 11
1109 Karate HP 190 11
1110 Snowboarding HP 179 11
1111 Downhill Skiing HP 179 11
1112 Tennis HP 176 11
1116 Volleyball HP 190 11
1118 Soccer
1129 Fitness for Life I HP 103 11
1130 Fitness Walking HP 175 11
1131 Fitness Jogging HP 117 11
1133 Fencing HP 190 11
1151 Rock Climbing
1153 Backpack & Wilderness Preservation HP 190 11
1200 Beginning Weight Training HP 175
1400 Studio Cycling Elective credit
1500 Hiking & Snowshoeing HP 179
2204 Boot Camp II
2205 Fitness Yoga
2229 Fitness For Life II
2253 Advanced Backpacking and Outdoor Leadership
2300 Introduction to exercise science
2305 Exercise Physiology
2310 Foundations of Personal Training
2315 Exercise Prescription
2320 Foundations of group exercise instruction
2900 Topics in Exercise Science Elective credit
Food Science (FSCI)
2100 Introduction to Food Science
Geography (GEOG)
1050 Intro to Maps and Places GEOG 100
1101 Physical Geography GEOG 101 3A, 10A
1102 Human Geography GEOG 103 5, 8
1103 Economic Geography Elective Credit 5, 8
1104 Resources, Society and environment 200 Level Elective Credit 5, 10
1121 World Regional Geography See Note 9 5, 8
1122 Geography of Europe Elective Credit 8
1123 Geography of Minnesota See Note 9 5, 10B
1124 Geography of Latin America See Note 9 5, 8
1125 Geography of U.S. & Canada Satisfies Elem Ed Requirement 7, 10B
1170 Urban Geography See Note 9 7, 9
1172 Introductory Meteorology GEOG 217 3A, 10A
1180 Cartography and Geographic Information Systems Elective credit
1900 Topics in Geography Elective credit
2900 Topics in Geography Elective credit
Geology (GEOL)
1050 Earth History GEOL 122 3, 9
1101 Physical Geology GEOL 121 3A, 10A
1102 Historical Geology GEOL 122 3A
1110 Environmental Geology See Note 9 3B, 10B
1111 Environmental Geology Laboratory GEOL 100 Lab 10A, 3A
1120 Oceanography GEOL 108 10A, 3B
1900 Topics in Geology See Note 9 3A
2900 Topics in Geology See Note 9 3A
Health (HLTH)
1010 - 1103 Elective credit
1104 Contemporary Health Issues HLTH 101 (Required for Elem. Ed.) 9
1106 Drug Use & Abuse HLTH 310 (Required for Elem. Ed.) 9
1107 Principles of Nutrition FCS 140 (Satisfies Nursing & Dental Hygiene) 3B
1111 Community CPR HLTH 215
1112 CPR for Professional Rescuer HLTH 215
1118 Stress Management See Note 9 9
1128 Personal Nutrition and Exercise HLTH 315
1160 Theory & Practice of T’ai Chi See Note 9 8
1170 - 2159 Elective credit
2160 Theory & Practice of T’ai Chi Ch’uan II Elective credit 8
2209 First Responder HLTH 210
2210 Wilderness Medicine 100 Level Elective
2900 Topics in Health Elective Credit
Health Care Core Curriculum (HCCC)
1000 - 1080 See Note 10
History (HIST)
1101 & 1102 History of World Civilizations I & II HIST 170 & 171 5, 8
1103 History of World Civilizations III HIST 153 5, 8
1111 & 1112 U.S. History HIST 190 & 191 5, 7
1131 History of Family: Cross-Cultural HIST 150 5, 8
1133 Minnesota History See Note 9 5, 10
1900 Topics in History HIST 150
2101 History of Easy Asia HIST 160 5 & 8
2900 Topics in History Elective Credit
Hospitality Management (HSMA)
1100 - 2900 Elective credit
Law Enforcement (SOC)
1104 Introduction to Sociology SOC 101 5
2110 American Minority Relations ETHN 100 5,7
2114 Families in Crisis Elective credit
2130 Introduction to Criminal Justice LawE 131 9
2131 Juvenile Justice LawE 332
2132 Police and Community LawE 335
Mathematics (Math)
0400 - 0900 No credit
1020 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Math 110 4
1050 & 1060 Math for Elem Teachers I & II Math 201 & 202 4
1070 Mathematics with Technology Elective credit 4
1080 Intro to Statistics STAT 154 or ECON 207 4
1099 Math for accelerated business students See Note 9
1100 College Algebra & Probability Math 112 4
1200 Finite Mathematics See Note 9 4
1400 Survey of Calculus Math 181 4
1500 Precalculus Math 115 4
1510 & 1520 Calculus I & II Math 121 & 122 4
1900 Topics in Mathematics Math 110
2400 Probability & Stats for Eng & Science Math/STAT 354 4
2510 Calculus III: Multivariable Calc Math 223 4
2520 Calculus IV: Differential Equations Math 321 4
2700 Fundamentals of Mathematical Proof Math 290 4
2900 Topics in Mathematics Elective Credit
Music (MUSC)
1100 Beginning Music Lessons MUS 251 or 261 or 278
1113 Concert Choir MUS 101 11
1116 Concert Band MUS 112 11
1118 Orchestra MUS 116 11
1120 Fundamentals of Music MUS 130 6
1121 Intro to World Music See Note 9 6, 8
1122 Music Listening & Literature MUS 120 6
1123 Jazz History See Note 9 6, 7
1124 Rock & Roll History MUS 125 6, 7
1127 Class Piano: Non-Majors Elective Credit
1131 Music Theory I MUS 131 6
1132 Music Theory II MUS 132 6
1141 Vocal Ensemble MUS 119 11
1142 Guitar Ensemble MUS 119 11
1143 Piano Ensemble MUS 119 11
1144 Instrumental Ensemble MUS 119 11
1145 Jazz Ensemble MUS 115 11
1146 Jazz Combo MUS 118
1151 Applied Music Credit in appropriate class or Elective credit
1152 Performance Class Elective credit
1156 Guitar I: Class Lessons MUS 174
1157 Class Piano I MUS 161
1158 Class Piano II Elective credit
1159 Piano Proficiency MUS 162
1161 Voice: Class Lessons MUS 151
1166 Guitar II: Class Lessons Elective credit
1170 Jazz Improvisation
1175 Introduction to Finale: Music Notation Software Elective Credit
1176 Intro to Music Tech I MUS 181
1181 Ear Training I MUS 133
1182 Ear Training II MUS 134
1900 Topics in Music MUS 499
2231 Music Theory III MUS 231 6
2232 Music Theory IV MUS 232 6
2245 Baroque & Classical Music See Note 9 6
2246 Medieval & Renaissance Music See Note 9 6
2247 Nineteenth & Twentieth Cent Music See Note 9 6
2252 Sophomore Recitial No credit
2270 Jazz Improvisation 2
2276 Intro to Music Tech II MUS 281
2281 Ear Training III MUS 233
2282 Ear Training IV MUS 234
Nanotechnology (NANO)
1150 Intro to Engineering & Technology Elective credit
1153 AC/DC Circuits Satisfies MET circuits or Elective credit
1180 & 1183 Manufacturing Processes, Metallurgy MET 177 if all taken
1184 Fluid Mechanics AET 334
1188 - 2900 Elective credit
NCC (NCC)
1000 - 1900 No credit
Nursing Assistant (NURS)
1057 Nursing Assistant Elective credit
1110 - 2220 Elective credit
Philosophy (PHIL)
1101 Intro to Philosophy PHIL 100 6
1102 Logic PHIL 110 4
1103 Ethics PHIL 120W 6, 9
1140 Environmental Ethics PHIL 226W 9, 10
1150 Intro to World Religions See Note 9 6, 8
1160 Philosophy of Art See Note 9 6
1170 Ethics and Capitalism PHIL 224W 6, 9
1180 Biomedical Ethics PHIL 222W 6, 9
1900 Topics in Philosophy Elective credit
Physics (PHYS)
1050 Physics for Elementary Teachers PHYS 101 3A
1060 Physics for Health Technologists See Note 9 3A
1104 Descriptive Astronomy AST 101 3B
1110 & 1111 College Physics I & II PHYS 211 & 212 3A
1114 Introductory Astronomy 100 Level Elective 3A
1121 General Physics I PHYS 221 3A
1122 General Physics II PHYS 222 & PHYS 232 3A
1201, 1202 Physics for Life Sci Prof I & II See Note 9 3A
1900 Topics in Physics Elective credit
2250 Modern Physics See Note 9
2900 Topics in Physics Elective credit
Political Science (POLS)
1097 Topics in Political Science POLS 201
1130 Intro to U.S. Politics POLS 111 5, 9
1132 Intro to Comparative Politics POLS 241 5, 8
1133 Middle East Politics See Note 9 5, 8
1134 Intro to Pol Thought thru Classical Thinkers See Note 9 5, 9
1135 Intro to Modern Political Thought See Note 9 5, 9
1136 City Politics See Note 9 8
1150 Intro to World Politics See Note 9 5
1190 Coop in Political Science Elective credit
1900 Topics in Political Science Elective credit
2253 Const Law 1: up to Reconstruction See Note 9 5, 9
2254 Const Law 2: Reconstruction to Present See Note 9 5, 9
2900 Topics in Political Science POLS 201
Prior Learning Assessment at Normandale (PLAN)
1030 Work/Life Planning CSP 110
Psychology (PSYC)
1097 Topics in Psychology Elective credit
1100 Psychology of Adjustment PSYC 240 5
1106 Psychology of Women See Note 9 7
1108 Psychology of Death & Dying See Note 9 9, 7
1109 Child Development 200 Level Elective 5
1110 General Psychology PSYC 101 5
1120 Psychology of Human Sexuality See Note 9 5
1140 Psychology of Gender Elective Credit 7
1190 Cooperative Education in Psych Elective credit
1220 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging See Note 9 7, 5
1900 Topics in Psychology Elective credit
2200 Abnormal Psychology See Note 9, also Satisfies Nursing Requirement 5, 7
2210 Developmental Psych: Life-span KSP 235 5 , 7
2300 Psychology of Personality See Note 9 5
2400 Psychology of Religion and Spirituality See Note 9 5, 7
2500 Biopsychology Elective Credit 5
2900 Topics in Psychology Elective credit
Radiologic Technology (RADT)
1140 - 2242 Elective credit
Reading (READ)
0850 - 0960 No credit
1106 - 1900 Elective credit
Sociology (SOC)
1100 Modern US Society: Everyday Life in the USA See Note 9 5&7
1101 Cultural Diversity See Note 9 5&8
1102 Love, Sex and Family SOC 208 5
1103 Service Learning See Note 9 7, 9
1104 Intro to Sociology SOC 101 5
1106 Social Problems in Changing World SOC 150 5, 8
1115 Sociology of Sex Roles See Note 9 5, 7
1121 Women Across Cultures WOST 220 5, 8
1190 Cooperative Education in Sociology Elective credit
1900 Topics in Sociology Elective credit
2108 Social Psychology SOC 351 5, 7
2110 American Minority Relations ETHN 100 5, 7
2112 Criminology See Note 9 5
2114 Families in Crisis Elective credit 5, 7
2125 Social Deviance See Note 9 5, 9
2130 Intro to Criminal Justice LawE 131 9
2131 Juvenile Justice LawE 332
2132 Police & Community LawE 335
2134 Corrections Elective credit
2900 Topics in Sociology
Theatre (THTR)
1101 Voice & Movement Elective credit
1111 Intro to Cinema See Note 9 6, 7
1116 Intro to Theatre THEA 100 6
1117 Intro to Theatre: Television THEA 100 6, 7
1118 Theatre in Twin Cities See Note 9 6, 7
1120 Theatre Performance Practicum Theatre Minor Elective Credit
1122 Technical Theatre Practicum Theatre Minor Elective Credit
1130 Intro to Stage Costumes THEA 107 6
1135 Intro to Stage Makeup Theatre activity credit
1140 Intro to Stagecraft See Note 9 6
1145 Intro to Stage Lighting See Note 9 6
1151 Acting I THEA 101 & 110 6
1900 Topics in Theatre Studies Elective credit
2020 Basic Design for the Stage THEA 240 6
2150 Script Analysis THEA 381
2151 Acting 2 THEA 110 6
2160 Audition Techniques THEA 215
2520 Stage Management Elective Credit 6
Women's Studies (WMST)
1101 Intro to Women's Studies WOST 110 5
1121 Women Across Cultures WOST 220 5, 8
World Languages
French (FREN)
1100 & 1200 Beginning French I & II FREN 101 & 102 8
1111 Culture & Civilization See Note 9 6, 8
2100 & 2200 Intermediate French I & II FREN 201 & 202 8
German (GERM)
1100 & 1200 Beginning German I & II GERM 101 & 102 8
1111 Culture & Civilization See Note 9 6, 8
2100 & 2200 Intermediate German I & II GERM 201 & 202 8
Japanese (JAPN)
1100 & 1200 Beginning Japanese I & II See Note 9 8
1111 Culture & Civilization See Note 9 6, 8
2100 & 2200 Intermediate Japanese I & II See Note 9 8
Spanish (SPAN)
1100 & 1200 Beginning Spanish I & II SPAN 101 & 102 8
1111 Culture & Civilization See Note 9 6, 8
2100 & 2200 Intermediate Spanish I & II SPAN 201 & 202 8
2210 Conversation & Composition SPAN 210