Guide to Academic Advising

Guide to Academic Advising Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania (Revision 2, June 26, 2002) Introduction The primary role of the academic advisor is to assist each advisee in meeting the curricular requirements of the ECE program, and in progressing smoothly towards graduation. As a part of this effort, the faculty advisor should monitor and evaluate the performance of each advisee using records supplied by the Registrar, and through regular meetings with the student. The advisor provides information about course selection and other choices faced by students, interpretation and rationale for instructional policies and procedures, insight concerning possible career and graduate education directions, and advice regarding concerns raised by students. In addition, the advisor acts as a liaison between the student and both professors outside the department and various administrative offices. For example, if there is a concern about a student’s performance or attendance in a class outside the department, that professor should inform the advisor, who may need to contact the student to address the situation. Likewise, close cooperation between advisors and the Offices of the Dean of Studies, Dean of Students, and Registrar assure that student concerns are addressed in a timely fashion by the most appropriate party. For difficult problems of personal or medical nature, the advisor works as a bridge to the Counseling Center and/or the Bailey Health Center. Use of This Document The contents of this document combine the collective thinking of the Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty with information and guidance found in various valuable resources, including the College’s Handbook for Academic Advising. The ECE Department has agreed to update this guide as needed, and to review it at least once every three years. Therefore, advisors are asked to follow the procedures outlined as much as possible, with an eye towards improving the document and thereby better serve both students and faculty in the future. Copies of all forms mentioned within the body appear in an appendix, and are also available on-line, as described below. Assignment of Academic Advisors Before their arrival at the College, students are asked to indicate on a survey their probable choice of major. While many engineering students are already clear about their departmental interest, a substantial percentage check the box “Undecided Engineering,” and the abbreviation ENGU is printed on their records until they officially declare a major late in the second semester of the freshman year. At the time of matriculation, the Office of the Director of Engineering assigns those students who checked ECE, and roughly 25% of the undecided students, to the ECE Department by the for advising. Once the major is declared, the Director of Engineering organizes an orderly rearrangement of advisors such that each student is advised by a faculty member in their own department, and files are transferred accordingly. The ECE Department practice has been to assign all the students in a particular graduating class to a single faculty advisor, and evening students are split between two faculty members. While there are a few disadvantages to this system (as opposed to assigning a few new advisees to each person in the department), it has the advantage that the advisor becomes familiar and deals with similar issues faced by a particular class all at once. It also allows the department head ready access to information regarding each class as necessary. Only full time faculty with at least one year of experience in the department are assigned advising duties. The following shows the ECE advisors as of Fall ’02. ECE Class of 2003 (Seniors) ECE Class of 2004 (Juniors) ECE Class of 2005 (Sophomores) ECE Class of 2006 (First Year Students) ECE Part Time Upper-Classes ECE Part Time First Year-Equivalent Rich/Yu Jemison Nestor Bennett Greco Greco The Department embraces the philosophy that the academic advisor should retain that role (whenever possible) for the four years that the student is at the College. Exceptions occur at the student’s request or whenever faculty leaves or resignations interfere. Responsibilities of the Advisor The following paragraphs list the major advisor responsibilities and relevant advice to help in executing them. 1. Meetings. Meet with students on a regular basis, most importantly, during the registration period each semester. Keep record of meetings using the Advisor’s Meeting Record or similar. Designate and post hours available for advising. Pro-actively contacting advisees and/or holding additional meetings is encouraged so as to become more familiar with the background and particular concerns of each student and thus provide more effective advice. Advisors should be aware that the Dean of Studies Office offers minimal funding each year to reimburse advisors for entertaining their advisees in a less formal environment (such as at home). 2. Planning. Help students define and develop realistic educational plans that are consistent with their abilities and interests. Use of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Worksheet may help. The faculty should interpret and provide rationale for both College and Department policies, procedures, and requirements. 3. Signatures. Approve all designated educational transactions undertaken by the student. These include registration for classes, drops and adds, withdrawals, changes of major, petitions, and waivers. 4. Monitor Progress. During advising sessions, ask students how they are doing in both technical and nontechnical courses, and address any concerns, especially any mid-term grades reported to you. Use the ECE Advisor’s Curriculum Checklist (or similar) and the list of approved Social Science/Humanities courses (put out by the Director of Engineering’s office) to assure that all curricular requirements are being met. 5. Advising File. The advisor will maintain an advising file for each student. Contents include records generated by the Registrar and mailed to the advisor showing student mid-term and final grades for each course, any notices sent to the student (and copied to the advisor) regarding the student’s academic program or progress, and notes taken or curricular plans worked out during the advising sessions. 6. Referrals. The faculty advisor should act as a liaison to other resources when a student’s educational, additudinal, attendance, financial, employment, medical, or other personal problems require intervention by other professionals. 7. Academic and Professional Development. The advisor can encourage student growth and personal development in several ways. Exploring the advisee’s interest in becoming involved in departmental research, explain the benefits, and direct the student to appropriate faculty. Encourage qualified students to consider pursuing departmental honors. Encourage IEEE student membership. Provide advice and assistance in seeking opportunities outside the College, including internships, graduate school, and employment. 8. Non-Academic Mentoring. Occasionally some students will want advisors to provide guidance or mentoring in non-academic/non-professional areas. Faculty who feel comfortable with this role should feel free to help students resolve ethical questions, social issues, or other questions raised by the student in a non-judgmental manner. In their dealing with students, advisors should strive to serve as role models of professional conduct. Responsibilities of the Student The following list of advisee responsibilities expands slightly on the College’s Handbook for Academic Advising. • • Prepare adequately for advising sessions. Know what the course requirements and options are, and come with specific questions. Know the advisor’s office hours. Contact and make an appointment with the advisor when required or when in need of assistance. Do not wait until the last minute. If the student finds it impossible to keep the appointment, the student will notify the advisor. • • • • • Become knowledgeable about institutional policies, procedures, and requirements. Obtain advisor signature on all schedule changes (adds, drops, withdrawals, etc). Follow through on actions identified during each session, especially referrals. Clarify personal values, abilities, interests, and goals. Accept final responsibility for all decisions. Advising First Year Students Advising first year students requires some extra attention. For one, most in-coming Lafayette students were top performers in their high school class, and are used to doing well compared to their peers. Many are overconfident and unaware of the amount of independent effort it will take to succeed in college. Add this to the fact that many are experiencing life away from home for the first time, and the result is that while most do fine, an occasional student needs a little friendly guidance and monitoring to keep on track. It is also important to bear in mind that among your advisees, there are possibly some Engineering Undecided majors who have no intention of majoring in ECE. This should be determined quickly in the first year, and the advisor must help the student with the decisions regarding the common first year accordingly. In addition, it is possible that some advisees are not suited for engineering at all. Flagging performance may be indicative of a lack of interest or aptitude; the student should be made to face this gently but squarely so as to plot the best path for their future. The First Meeting The first meeting with advisees is a group meeting scheduled by the Dean of Studies’ Office and takes place during the New Student Orientation held before the start of classes each fall. Students are being bombarded with a great deal of information at this time, so the meeting should not be too meaty. However, at least the following should be raised: • • • • Briefly welcome students (again) to Lafayette and introduce yourself. Hand out your contact information and office hours for the fall semester. Outline the student/advisor relationship. Use the list of advisor and student responsibilities list above to help. Outline the common first year, and a few specifics for each course in the first semester, especially the FYS and ES 101. Mention that they’ll be asked to declare a major near the end of the second semester. Explain that the College does not grant exceptions to its policy that no more than four courses can be taken in the student’s first semester. • Set up an appointment with each student for the first few weeks of classes. The purpose of this meeting is to get to know the student and address any individual concerns. As an alternative, you may wish to meet with only those students who request such a meeting to discuss immediate concerns. Pass around a sign up sheet to record appointments; includes a space for the student’s e-mail address since you may want to send them a reminder or make a change. • Hand out student surveys (provided by the Dean of Studies in the student’s advising file). Ask them to fill it out in preparation for your first individual meeting (if you’re not meeting each student soon, you’ll want to have them fill it out on the spot). • • Make available a page showing the typical ECE curriculum for those who want it (remember, not all students in the room are ECEs). Answer any questions. ECE Information Meeting/Lunch The advisor to the First Year Students should coordinate an informational meeting or lunch to introduce the ECE curriculum to any interested students. The meeting should be held some time in the weeks preceding second semester course registration, since the student’s choice of curriculum will have bearing on their course selection (e.g., ECE majors will normally opt for Nature of Materials over Chem 122, and will choose CS 102 instead of Eng 110). At least the advisor and the Department Head should be present at this meeting, and the following topics should be addressed: • • • • • • Outline the ABET Educational Objectives that the department has set for itself. Show the ECE typical curriculum. Discuss unique features of the curriculum and the department (e.g., students are afforded lots of “handson” experience through labs). Mention the possibility of students becoming involved in research projects. Briefly introduce faculty members present and their research interests. Offer an overview of the facilities and instrumentation available in the department, especially postrenovation. Answer any questions. The First Advising Session At the first individual advising session, the following items should be raised. Several of these issues and questions are taken from the Advising Checklist for First-Year Engineering Student prepared by the Office of the Director of Engineering (you may wish to use that list when meeting with the student). • • • • Look over the survey handed out earlier. Use it as a platform for getting to know the student. Are there any problems with the student’s fall semester schedule? Did you resolve them with drop/add forms or other means? Look over any AP or transfer courses and determine how they might fit into the student’s curriculum. Determine if the student has taken any courses which they are hoping to have transferred (community college, etc.) or on the basis of which they hope to be exempted from courses at Lafayette. Discuss how to bring closure to the matter, and make a note in the file to remind you to ask next time if the student has taken the necessary steps. • • • Is the student thinking of doing a double major or a minor? Are the implications and steps necessary to proceed in that direction clear? Is the student considering studying abroad, and understand the implications? Does the student have any questions about the common first year and the selection of major in the spring, or the Soc/Hum requirements? Pre-Registration Advising Sessions Each semester the adviser meets with each advisee prior to the close of registration for the following semester. To enhance organization and the feeling of advisor availability, faculty should be sure to post their advising schedule electronically or on their door, and inform their advisees of such. At the time of the meeting, the advisor should look through the student’s record to date, and assure that the student’s proposed courses fit in with College/Department requirements and their planned curriculum. Faculty may find it helpful to track student progress using the Advisor’s Curriculum Chart. The BlackBoard Advising Site The ECE Department is planning to maintain a BlackBoard/Course Info web site dedicated to advising. This site will contain some of the information above, as well as other information that would be helpful to students, including various charts and tables, and a sign-up mechanism for scheduling meetings with advisors. Information Available on the Blackboard Web Site Who is my advisor? Your advisor is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering, and is familiar with the ECE program and requirements. Advisees assigned to this faculty member include those students who have indicated an intention to major in ECE, and possibly a fraction of first year students who are “Engineering Undecided” majors. What is the advisor’s responsibility? The primary role of the academic advisor is to help you meet College and Department requirements for graduation. In addition, your advisor can offer suggestions on issues ranging from career directions to personal concerns, and can direct you to other resources within the College set up to meet specific needs. Advisors keep a file on each student, which includes a copy of courses taken and grades received, as well as any notices from the College to the student regarding the academic progress or program. What is my responsibility with respect to advising? The student’s responsibilities can be outlined as follows. 1. Obtain your advisor’s signature for all schedule changes (adds, drops, withdrawals, petitions, etc). College policy requires this since your advisor will often be aware of changes in course offerings, descriptions, or requirements that do not appear on the Registrar’s bulletins or the College Catalog. It also helps your advisor stay informed of your choices so as to advise you better. 2. Make an appointment with your advisor when required or when in need of assistance. Don’t wait until the last minute. If you find it impossible to keep the appointment, notify the advisor by telephone as soon as possible. 3. Prepare for advising sessions. Understand the course requirements and your options; come with a tentative plan and/or specific questions. 4. Follow through on actions identified during each session, especially referrals. It will help if you take some time each semester to clarify your personal values, abilities, interests, as well as to become knowledgeable about institutional policies, procedures, and requirements. Also, while it is the goal of the advisor to help each student meet all requirements and follow prescribed courses of action, the College reminds you that the ultimate responsibility for academic decisions rests with the student. Charts and Forms Most of the forms outlined in the Appendix below will also be available on the ECE Advising site. This is a work in progress. Suggestions from ECE faculty are appreciated. Appendix The following charts and forms appear below: 1. ECE Typical Four Year Curriculum This form indicates which semester courses are typically offered, keeps prerequisites in mind, and generally represents a balanced workload. Typically given to students in the first year, and available on line. 2. Student Curriculum Worksheet Used by students or by students with their advisor to plan future schedules. This form will be particularly helpful in cases where the student departs from the typical schedule for reasons such as needing to retake a course, wanting to study abroad, or planning a minor or double major. 3. Advisor’s Curriculum Checklist This chart shows the minimum courses required to obtain a BSECE degree, and leaves blanks to fill in elective course numbers. Advisors should use this to monitor each student’s progress through the curriculum, typically filling in new information as it is received. Record the semester in which each course was taken, and the grade received. 4. Lafayette College BS ECE Curriculum This offers another look at the typical curriculum, arranged according to stem. 5. Advisor’s Meeting Record Use this form to record when you met with advisees, the purpose of the meeting, and to keep any notes regarding the session. Supplement with more notes if necessary. 6. Advising Checklist for First-Year Engineering Students Prepared by the Director of Engineering, some advisors may find this form helpful. 7. Electives for Engineering Students at Lafayette College This two page form is maintained by the office of the Director of Engineering, and is updated and distributed by e-mail each year. This first page explains the electives requirements, and identifies which departments are considered Social Science and which are Humanities. It should be borne in mind, however, that some individual courses in particular departments may cross academic division. This is particularly true with certain courses in Anthropology and Sociology, Psychology, and American Studies. Questions can be directed to the Director of Engineering. In coordination with ABET standards, only electives on the second page can be used to meet the Social Science/Humanities elective requirements. Typically, “methods” courses, such as accounting, music theory, or studio art, do not meet the criteria of social science or humanities course sought by ABET. 8. Academic Divisions Taken directly from the Handbook for Academic Advising, the sheet expands on the College’s four academic divisions and individual courses that are exceptions. Advisor’s Curriculum Checklist Courses Required for a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Student: MATHEMATICS: 5 courses Math 161 Calc I Sem/grade: | | Course: Math 162 Calc II | | Math 263 Math 264 Calc III Diff EQ | | | Class: | | Math 146 Discrete Str. | | SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SCIENCE: 6 courses Phys 131 Phys I Sem/grade: | | Course: Phys 132 Phys II | | Chem 121 Natures or Chem I Chem II | | | ES 101 Intro to Eng | | ES 225 Prof/Ethics | | | | SOCIAL SCIENCE / HUMANITES: 6 courses Course: FYS | Eng 110 Lit Elective | | Elective(Soc) Elective(Hum) | | | | Elective | Elect(200lvl) | | Sem/grade: | | | ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING: 16 courses ECE 211 Digital I Sem/grade: | | ECE 313 Comp Org Sem/grade: | | ECE 433 Controls Sem/grade: | | Course: Course: Course: ECE 212 Digital II | | ECE 221 ECE 241 Analog Ckts Emags | | | | ECE 323 ECE 331 Electronics II Networks | | | ECE 332 Dig Comm | | | ECE 322 Electronics I | | | | ECE 442 ECE 491 ECE 492 Optoelectronics Senior Proj I Senior Proj II | | | | | | | ECE Elect | | ECE Elect | | ECE/CS Elect | | COMPUTER SOFTWARE: 3 courses Electives Course: CS 102 C.S. I Sem/grade: | | | CS 103 C.S. II | | CS 205 Software Eng | | Soc/Hum: two courses must be taken in a single department, one at the 200 level or higher, of the four courses, at least one must be in the social FREE ELECTIVES: 2 courses Course: Free Elective (3) Sem/grade: | | | Free Elective (3) | | Total Number of Courses: 38 Sciences and one in the humanities. ECE Electives: Any non-required 400 level ECE course. CS Electives: Any Computer Science course at the 300 level or above. Free Electives: may not be taken pass/fail except by petition; department and level are Unrestricted, except that remedial courses may not count. (Revised 6/02) ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TYPICAL FOUR YEAR CURRICULUM Freshman Year Fall FYS First Year Seminar ES 101 Introduction to Engineering (L) Math 161 Calculus I (L) Chemistry 121 Chemistry I (L) Spring CS 102 Principles of Computer Science I Math 162 Calculus II (L) ES 231 Natures of Materials OR Chem 122 (L) Physics 131 Newtonian Dynamics (L) Sophomore Year Fall ECE 211 Digital Circuits I (L) Math 263 Calculus III (L) Physics 132 Electricity and Magnetism (L) English 110 College Writing Social Science/Humanities Elective Spring ECE 212 Digital Circuits II (L) ECE 221 Analog Circuits (L) ECE 241 Engineering Electromagnetics Math 264 Differential Equations Social Science/Humanities Elective Junior Year Fall ECE 313 Computer Organization ECE 322 Electronics I (L) ECE 331 Network Analysis CS 103 Principles of Computer Science II (L) Social Science/Humanities Elective Spring ECE 323 Electronics II (L) ECE 332 Digital Communications CS 205 Software Engineering (L) Math 146 Discrete Structures ES 225 Professionalism and Ethics (VAST) Senior Year Fall ECE 433 Industrial Control Systems (L) ECE 442 Optoelectronics ECE 491 Senior Design I (L) ECE Elective Free Elective Spring EE 492 Senior Design II (L) ECE Elective ECE/CS Elective Social Science/Humanities Elective Free Elective (Revised 6/02) Student Curriculum Worksheet Students who depart from the typical four year curriculum for any reason can use this form to plan their future course schedule. This should be done in coordination with the advisor and/or Registrar to assure that courses will be offered when desired, all prerequisites are met, and workload is balanced. Name: Term AP or transfer Semester 1 Interim 1st year Semester 2 Sum 1st year Semester 3 Interim 2nd year Semester 4 Sum 2nd year Semester 5 Interim 3rd year Semester 6 Sum 3rd year Semester 7 Interim 4th year Semester 8 Class: Number of courses Lafayette College BS ECE Curriculum Yr. Soc./Hum Eng/Math/Science Computer Software ECE STEM-0 Computer Hardware ECE STEM-1 Circuits & Electronics ECE STEM-2 Signals & Systems ECE STEM-3 Applied Physics ECE STEM-4 1F First Year Seminar 1S Eng 110 Soc/Hum (optional) 2F Soc/Hum 2S Soc/Hum ES 101 Intro to Eng. (L) Math 161 Calc. I (L) Chem 121 (L) Math 162 Calc. II (L) Phys 131 Mechanics (L) ES 231 Natures OR Chem 122 (L) Math 263 Calc. II (L) Physics 132 E&M (L) Math 264 Differential Equations CS 102 Principles of Comp. Sci. I (L) ECE 211 Digital Circuits I (L) ECE 212 Digital Circuits II (L) ECE 313 Computer Organization ECE 221 Analog Circuits (L) ECE 322 Electronics I (L) ECE 323 Electronics II (L) ECE 241 Eng. Electromagnetics ECE 331 Networks 3F 3S Soc/Hum 4F Free Elective Math 146 Discrete Struct ES 225 Prof. & Ethics (VAST) ECE 491 Sr. Design (L) ECE Elective ECE 492 Sr. Design (L) ECE Elective ECE/CS Elective Math: 5 Chem: 1 or 2 Eng. Sci: 3 or 2 Physics: 2 ECE Elect: 2 ECE/CS Elect: 1 Sr. Design: 2 VAST: 1 CS 103 Principles of Comp. Sci. II (L) CS 205 SW Eng. (L) ECE 332 Digital Communications ECE 433 Industrial Control Systems (L) ECE 442 Opto-Electronics 4S Soc/Hum Free Elective Eng: 1 FYS: 1 Soc/Hum: 4 Free Elec: 2 #38 Comp. Software: 3 Comp. Hardware: 3 Circuits/ Electronics: 3 Signals & Systems: 3 Applied Physics: 2 (Revised June 13, 2002) (L) indicates the course has a laboratory Advisor’s Meeting Record Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Student: Advisor: Class: Meeting Date Purpose (check) Course Selection Other Notes ADVISING CHECKLIST FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENT Student’s Name ____________________________________ Class of _________________ YES 1. Were there any problems with the student’s fall course schedule? • If YES, was a drop/add form prepared and submitted? • Comment: 2. Does the student have credit for any AP or transfer courses? • If YES, does the student understand the implications of these credits? • Comment: 3. After discussing the depth and breadth requirements for social science and humanities requirements, did the student have any questions? • If YES, were the questions resolved by the end of the advising session? • Comment: 4. Does the student plan to pursue a minor or double major? • If YES, did the student understand how to proceed by the end of the advising session? • Comment: 5. Is the student considering study abroad? • If YES, did the student understand how to proceed by the end of the advising session? • Comment: 6. After discussing the common first year of the engineering curriculum and explaining that the student would be asked to select a major in the spring, did the student have any questions? • If YES, were the questions resolved by the end of the advising session? • Comment: 7. Did the student have any additional questions? • If YES, were the questions resolved by the end of the advising session? • Comment: NO ELECTIVES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT LAFAYETTE COLLEGE Effective April 2004 I. APPROVED SOCIAL SCIENCE - HUMANITIES ELECTIVES The list (printed on the reverse), effective for all classes, is in accord with the recommendations of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. It is the student's responsibility that any deviation from this list or special topics, independent study, research internships, thesis (outside engineering) be approved by petition to the Director of Engineering. Two (2) elective courses must be taken in the same department, at least one (1) of which is at the 200 level. If the courses are foreign language courses, one (1) course must be at the 111 level or higher. Students must take a minimum of one (1) course in the social sciences and one (1) course in the humanities. II. SCIENCE ELECTIVES Courses in geology, biology, physics, or chemistry will be permitted as science electives, subject to approval of the student’s major department. III. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Upper-level courses in math, sciences, and engineering which normally require prerequisites are acceptable as technical electives for engineering students, subject to the approval of the student’s major department. IDENTIFICATION OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Humanities Art History English Foreign Languages Music Philosophy Religion Comparative Literature Social Sciences African Studies American Studies Anthropology & Sociology Economics & Business Education Government & Law History International Affairs Psychology Women’s Studies (SEE REVERSE FOR FULL LISTING OF COURSES) AFRICANA STUDIES All Courses AMERICAN STUDIES All Courses ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY All Courses Except A&S 340 and A&S 341 ART All Courses COMPARATIVE LITERATURE All Courses ECONOMICS & BUSINESS Econ 101 Principles of Economics Econ 210 Foundations of International Economics Econ 211 Intermediate Microeconomics Econ 212 Intermediate Macroeconomics Econ 270 Women and the Economy All 300- and 400-Level Courses, Except Econ 365 EDUCATION Educ 150 Foundations of Education ENGLISH All Courses Except Eng 110 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Social Sciences (see other column for Humanities) INDS 160 Comparative Legal Systems.... (Interim) INDS 165 The Open Wall & New Europe... (Interim) INDS 170 Modern Sub-Saharan Africa (Interim) INDS 195 History & Politics of Israel... (Interim) INDS 200 The Land & Landscape of Ireland (Interim) INDS 205 Green Europe: Germany/Austria (Interim) INDS 220 Florence: Birthplace of Renaissance (Interim) INDS 250 French Commerce & Culture (Interim) INDS 280 Russia (Interim) INDS 321 Technology Clinic INDS 322 Technology Clinic INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS LANGUAGES All Courses All Courses (Native Tongue Excluded) MILITARY SCIENCE MS 402 Officer Responsibilities MUSIC All Full-Credit Courses GOVERNMENT & LAW HISTORY All Courses All Courses PHILOSOPHY All Courses Except Phil 103 & 321 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Humanities (see other column for Social Sciences) INDS 112 Introduction to East Asia INDS 175 Israel, Greece, Rome (Interim) INDS 180 Fin-de-Siècle Vienna (Interim) INDS 185 Puerto Ricans Here & There.. (Interim) INDS 190 Discovering West Indian Identities (Interim) INDS 210 Exploring South America (Interim) INDS 215 Medieval Northern Europe INDS 220 Florence: Birthplace of Renaissance (Interim) INDS 230 Paris, Province and the Midi... (Interim) INDS 361 The Gothic Cathedral: Structural Rationalism PSYCHOLOGY Most Psyc courses require Psyc 110 as a prerequisite. Psyc 110 can be taken only as a free elective. All courses Except Psyc 120, 203, 304 RELIGION All Courses Note: Religion 221 and Religion 222 are Social Science Courses WOMEN’S STUDIES All Courses ACADEMIC DIVISIONS The College is divided into four academic divisions with departmental membership as listed below. The divisional membership of a specific department needs to be considered in selecting courses to satisfy the Humanities/Social Sciences Unit and the Mathematics/Natural Sciences Unit of the Lafayette Curriculum. Engineering A.B. Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Electrical & Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Humanities Art English Foreign Languages and Literatures Music Philosophy Religion Social Sciences American Studies Anthropology and Sociology Economics and Business Government and Law History International Affairs Natural Sciences Biology Chemistry Computer Science Geology and Environmental Geosciences Mathematics Physics Psychology INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS Biology. Biology 101, 102, 104, 231 will satisfy the Natural Science Laboratory Requirement. Chemistry. Chemistry 102, 121, 122, 125, 213 will satisfy the Natural Science Laboratory Requirement. Computer Science. CS 102 may be used to satisfy the Mathematics Requirement. CS courses cannot be used to satisfy the Natural Science Requirement. Economics and Business. The following courses are excluded: 213, 218, 219, 302, 303, 304, 320, 321, 322, 324, 352, 365, 367-368. Engineering. The following Engineering Science courses are excluded: 215, 225, 385. Geology. Geology 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 205 will satisfy the Natural Science Laboratory Requirement. Music. Music 140 is excluded. Philosophy. Philosophy 103 may be used to satisfy the Mathematics Requirement. Physics. Physics 104, 106, 108, 111/112, 121/122, 131/132 will satisfy the Natural Science Laboratory Requirement. Psychology. Psychology 110 and 203 will satisfy the Natural Science Laboratory Requirement. Religion. Religion 221 and 222 may be counted as social science courses. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. INDS 160, 165, 170, 195, 200, 205, 220, 250, 280, 321, 322 may be used to satisfy the Social Science Requirement. INDS 150, 175, 180, 185, 190, 210, 220, 361 may be used to satisfy the Humanities Requirement. Women’s Studies. WS 101 may be counted only as a social science course. Written Version of Jim’s Advising Comments From the Engineering Division Faculty Meeting on 2/9/05 This document is my attempt to provide you with direct references to the issues, questions, and answers we discussed in the meeting on Wednesday. In most cases I will be referring you to specific sections in the Academic Advisers Handbook. This document, in Adobe PDF format, can be downloaded from the Dean of Studies Web page if you would like a hard copy. Page numbers refer to the online version of the Handbook. Study Abroad Opportunities The advice for students planning to study abroad is not written down in any convenient location. The primary reason for this is the advice is specific to both major and student year. Students wishing to spend a semester abroad at Bremen, Madrid, Trinidad or elsewhere should consult with their academic advisor to develop and individualized plan. The faculty member most knowledgeable about the Bremen and Madrid programs is Ira Katz. Sharon Jones is the one most familiar with the Trinidad program. I have provided links to Brussels, Bremen, and Madrid below (thanks to Ira). I’ve also attached as Appendix A a copy of a document prepared by Sharon listing some of the options in Trinidad (thank-you Sharon). With respect to Brussels, please note that all sophomore engineering students should be encouraged to take ES 225 while abroad. Madrid: Brussels: Bremen: http://spain.slu.edu/ http://www.uwi.tt/?www.search.co.tt http://www.iu-bremen.de/ Common First Year and Social Science/Humanities Electives The recommended courses for the fall semester of the first year for all engineering students are listed on p.37 of the Handbook. The AP credit map (AP test/score and resulting course credit at Lafayette) is provided on p.57 of the Handbook. Descriptions of the in-house math placement exam (p.48) and chemistry placement exam (p.50) should prove helpful. Courses for the second semester of the first year are listed in several different locations including the Engineering Student Handbook distributed to all first-year students and engineering faculty members in late August each year. I will update that publication to more clearly indicate that students have a choice between Engl 110 and a SS/Hum elective in the spring. If you would like an additional copy of the Engineering Student Handbook please stop by my office. Please encourage your first-year advisees to be prepared to select a specific SS/Hum course if they are wait-listed or closed out of Engl 110 at the time of registration for their spring courses. A list of “approved” SS/Hum courses, which also includes some related information on other electives, is distributed electronically to all engineering students and faculty each semester. A copy of the most recent version of that document is attached to this report as Appendix B. Note that INDS courses individually classified as either SS or Hum. They can be used to satisfy breadth but not depth. The ARTS course in Brussels should be treated as an INDS course in the Humanities category. Minors The rules for academic minors are provided on page 32 of the Handbook. In the second paragraph of that section you will find the phrase “(a) for the major”. In B.S. engineering programs courses “for the major” are defined to be those with the same course designation as the major title, i.e. course in the ME major are those that are designated ME xxx. Thus, even though a major may “require” several math courses, they are not considered to be double counted with respect to a math minor. Additional questions on this issue should be referred to the Registrar. Pass/Fail The rules for taking a course Pass/Fail are provided on page 135 of the handbook and the following page shows a list of excluded courses. Other Comments Please refer to pages 7-10 of the Handbook for some general comments on advising. Each semester, the Registrar’s Office distributes paper copies (they look almost like a thin newspaper) with all course listings (time, place, instructor) for the upcoming semester. However, lists of closed courses, additional sections, and sections that have been moved (in place or time) can only be found on-line. Thank you all for taking the time to discuss the quality of academic advising within the engineering division. If you have any additional questions now or in the future please feel free to contact either me or the Registrar. Appendix A University of the West Indies Study-Abroad Program: Initial Information The Study-Abroad Sponsors: Pacific Lutheran University (PLU)1 in Tacoma Washington has run a studyabroad program with the University of the West Indies for over a decade. In addition to its own students. PLU routinely accepts approximately five students from St. Lawrence University for the program. The program total is about 20 students. Lafayette’s participation started Spring 2005 with one student—a sophomore civil engineering student. Lafayette hopes to continue participation with up to five students each year with a preference for engineering students. Overview of the Country: The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a two-island nation in the Caribbean. It is a former British colony with a diverse population of African, European, Asian, Aborigine descent, an industrialized economy, and a high literacy rate. The University of the West Indies (UWI) is the premier English-language university in the Caribbean. There are three campuses with various specialties. The Trinidad and Tobago campus (St. Augustine – http://www.uwi.tt/index2.asp) is the engineering, agriculture, and economics campus. UWI also has strong science programs. Students originate from throughout the Caribbean and Central and South America. The Semester: The PLU faculty-led, study-abroad program at UWI is only offered in the spring semester as follows: • 5 months starting early January and ending in May • 4 courses for 18 PLU credit hours which is equal to 4.5 Lafayette course credits o 1 General Studies cultural immersion course in January taught by PLU faculty—4 credit hours o 2 courses of choice taught by UWI faculty—8 credit hours o 1 field study course (including travel between islands, participation in cultural events, field trips, etc.) on Caribbean culture and society taught by PLU faculty—4 credit hours o 1 service-learning course coordinated by PLU faculty at local organizations—2 credit hours o transfer credit arranged ahead of time with Lafayette College advisors • Students stay in a guest house during the semester—Caribbean Lodge (with breakfast and dinner provided) adjacent to the UWI campus; includes kitchen facilities. Other accommodations include: o 1-week stay in a beach cottage in Tobago during January o 31-day stay with host family at beginning of program • Students have curfews, sign out policies, email access, and access to the health care clinic and recreational facilities • PLU and St. Lawrence University run an elaborate orientation program in the Fall for their students prior to the start of the program. This includes travel issues such as passport/visas, and a reading packet to introduce students to history/culture. Depending on the Lafayette Student count, we may do the same here. • Student pays Lafayette tuition, a boarding fee (approx $1,500), and airfare • Engineering courses: o Multiple departments (Chemical and Petroleum, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Land Surveying) with rigorous engineering program o Suitable for sophomores and juniors depending on consultation with your advisor. Note: Lafayette’s engineering curriculum is set up to accommodate sophomores studying abroad in the spring of sophomore year. It may be harder to accommodate in the junior year so you need to talk with your advisor. o Strength of materials and differential equations are fall semester courses at UWI, therefore you should consider delaying these if they apply. We are negotiating with UWI regarding these courses (and the possibility of a 5th course) and will know more later in the Spring. 1 (http://www.plu.edu/~wangctr/catalog/semester-year/featured-programs/trinidad.html) PRELIMINARY MAPPING FOR SPRING STUDY ABROAD (SPRING SEMESTER) (originally handed out at Engineering Department Heads Meeting in Spring 2004) PROGRAM Lafayette College Currently listed spring Sophomore Courses CHE Differential Equations Hum/Soc Elective Chemistry Elective (see Note 2) CHE Computing Ethics CEE Differential Equations Ethics Strength of Materials Fluid Mechanics Transportation Systems ECE Differential Equations Hum/Soc Elective Digital Circuits II Analog Circuits Eng. Electromagnetics ME Differential Equations Hum/Soc Elective Strength of Materials Manufacturing &Design Dynamics Lafayette College Currently listed spring Junior Courses Unit Ops I Thermodynamics II (see note 3) Physical Chem II (see note 2) CHE Lab Free Elective Science/Math Elective (see Note 2) Design II Computer Applications CE Elective Hum/Soc Elective Discrete Structures Software Engineering Electronics II Digital Comm Ethics Dynamics of Phys Systems Thermo II Fluid Mechanics Eng Design II Hum/Soc Elective University of the West Indies (UWI) Currently listed spring Catalog courses open To Sophomore And Junior students Chemical Process I Mechanics of Fluids I (Unit Ops) Transport Phenomena I Electrical Eng Technology Electrical Eng Technology Thermodynamics I Thermodynamics I Soil Mechanics Workshop Technology ChemE. Computing Plant and Safety Eng Process Dynamics And Control Particle Technology Thermodynamics II Fluids II Statistics Surveying Project for CE CE Project Management Circuit Analysis II Signals and Systems Project Design I Digital Electronics I Comm Systems I Digital Electronics II Project Design III Software Engineering Mechanics of Fluids I Electrical Eng Technology Thermodynamics I Eng. Drawing & Design (looks like ME 210) Dynamics Workshop Technology Statistics Strength of Materials II Transportation Engineering Control Systems Mechanical Vibrations Natural Hazards Intro to Microprocessors Thermodynamics II Management Geophysics Fundamentals Coastal Engineering Manufacturing Technology Field and Mapping Principles I and II Paleontology and Biostratigraphy Chemical Process Principles Petrophysics Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology HSE for Upstream Petroleum Industry Stratigraphy Petroleum Internship with Industry Science of Materials 1. 2. Courses in italics and bolded are those that are similar between Colleges Lots of traditional science and math courses offered Science of Materials Heat and Mass Transfer Appendix B ELECTIVES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT LAFAYETTE COLLEGE Effective April 2004 I. APPROVED SOCIAL SCIENCE - HUMANITIES ELECTIVES The list (printed on the reverse), effective for all classes, is in accord with the recommendations of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. It is the student's responsibility that any deviation from this list or special topics, independent study, research internships, thesis (outside engineering) be approved by petition to the Director of Engineering. Two (2) elective courses must be taken in the same department, at least one (1) of which is at the 200 level. If the courses are foreign language courses, one (1) course must be at the 111 level or higher. Students must take a minimum of one (1) course in the social sciences and one (1) course in the humanities. II. SCIENCE ELECTIVES Courses in geology, biology, physics, or chemistry will be permitted as science electives, subject to approval of the student’s major department. III. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Upper-level courses in math, sciences, and engineering which normally require prerequisites are acceptable as technical electives for engineering students, subject to the approval of the student’s major department. IDENTIFICATION OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Humanities Art History English Foreign Languages Music Philosophy Religion Comparative Literature Social Sciences African Studies American Studies Anthropology & Sociology Economics & Business Education Government & Law History International Affairs Psychology Women’s Studies AFRICANA STUDIES All Courses AMERICAN STUDIES All Courses ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY All Courses Except A&S 340 and A&S 341 ART All Courses COMPARATIVE LITERATURE All Courses ECONOMICS & BUSINESS Econ 101 Principles of Economics Econ 210 Foundations of International Economics Econ 211 Intermediate Microeconomics Econ 212 Intermediate Macroeconomics Econ 270 Women and the Economy All 300- and 400-Level Courses, Except Econ 365 EDUCATION Educ 150 Foundations of Education ENGLISH All Courses Except Eng 110 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Social Sciences (see other column for Humanities) INDS 160 Comparative Legal Systems.... (Interim) INDS 165 The Open Wall & New Europe... (Interim) INDS 170 Modern Sub-Saharan Africa (Interim) INDS 195 History & Politics of Israel... (Interim) INDS 200 The Land & Landscape of Ireland (Interim) INDS 205 Green Europe: Germany/Austria (Interim) INDS 220 Florence: Birthplace of Renaissance (Interim) INDS 250 French Commerce & Culture (Interim) INDS 280 Russia (Interim) INDS 321 Technology Clinic INDS 322 Technology Clinic INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS LANGUAGES All Courses All Courses (Native Tongue Excluded) MILITARY SCIENCE MS 402 Officer Responsibilities MUSIC All Full-Credit Courses GOVERNMENT & LAW HISTORY All Courses All Courses PHILOSOPHY All Courses Except Phil 103 & 321 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Humanities (see other column for Social Sciences) INDS 112 Introduction to East Asia INDS 175 Israel, Greece, Rome (Interim) INDS 180 Fin-de-Siècle Vienna (Interim) INDS 185 Puerto Ricans Here & There.. (Interim) INDS 190 Discovering West Indian Identities (Interim) INDS 210 Exploring South America (Interim) INDS 215 Medieval Northern Europe INDS 220 Florence: Birthplace of Renaissance (Interim) INDS 230 Paris, Province and the Midi... (Interim) INDS 361 The Gothic Cathedral: Structural Rationalism PSYCHOLOGY Most Psyc courses require Psyc 110 as a prerequisite. Psyc 110 can be taken only as a free elective. All courses Except Psyc 120, 203, 304 RELIGION All Courses Note: Religion 221 and Religion 222 are Social Science Courses WOMEN’S STUDIES All Courses Mathematics: Course Selection and Course List Selecting a First Year Math Course 1. Every Lafayette student is required to pass at least one course in mathematics, logic (Philosophy 103) or computer science (Computer Science 102) before graduating. In addition, many major programs have specific mathematics requirements. The student should think about what major(s) he or she may want to pursue and find out what mathematics requirements there are, if any, for those majors. The student should be encouraged to choose a mathematics course in such a way that keeps open the opportunity to pursue those majors. 2. If a student is not considering any major program with a specific mathematics requirement then he or she may satisfy the graduation requirement by completing Computer Science 102, Philosophy 103 or any course offered by the Department of Mathematics. If the student has earned advanced placement in calculus or statistics, A.P. credit will satisfy the requirement. Otherwise the student may want to start the process of choosing the required course by considering Mathematics courses numbered below 140. 3. Algebra and other mathematical skills developed in high school are very useful in calculus. Therefore, if the student thinks he or she will study calculus sometime at Lafayette, the Department of Mathematics advises the student to register for a calculus course in his or her first semester, while mathematical skills are still fresh and sharp. 4. Should a student select Mathematics 125 or Mathematics 161? • Some major programs require Mathematics 161, and some accept either Mathematics 125 or Mathematics 161 to satisfy their calculus requirements. No major program specifically requires Mathematics 125. If a student is considering any major program that requires Mathematics 161, or if he or she has a strong high school background in mathematics, the student should take Mathematics 161 rather than Mathematics 125. Mathematics 125 should not be used as preparation for Mathematics 161. • • 5. Advanced Placement in Mathematics • A score of 4 or 5 on the AB Calculus examination will earn credit for Mathematics 161. A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the BC Calculus examination will earn credit for both Mathematics 161 and 162. A score of 4 or 5 on the Statistics examination will earn credit for Mathematics 186. Advanced placement credit is not normally available for any other math course. If a student has earned advanced placement, the Department of Mathematics advises that the student accept it. However, the student is not required to accept advanced placement. If a student has taken an A.P. examination in calculus and does not yet know the score, the student may make his or her best guess about the results of that examination and register accordingly. When the College receives the A.P. scores, the student’s registration will be reviewed. If necessary, the student will be contacted with recommendations about any changes that may be appropriate. If a student has had a good, yearlong high school calculus course, he or she may be able to skip Mathematics 161 and take Mathematics 162. Lafayette has a calculus placement examination. If the student does well on that examination, he or she may want to skip Mathematics 161 and start calculus with Mathematics 162. After passing Mathematics 162, the student will be able to earn credit for Mathematics 161 by taking another test. • • • Academic Advising Handbook - 46 - August 2004 Calculus Placement Testing: How to Decide If you have had a full year of high school calculus and you feel that you have a good mastery of the topics covered in that course, and you plan to take a calculus course in the fall, then we encourage you to take our Calculus Placement Examination. The 60-minute Calculus Placement Examination will be given this afternoon in Pardee 227. When you have completed the examination, we will grade it and offer you advice about your choice of a calculus course for the fall semester. If you are unable to take the examination today, you will be given another opportunity to take it during the orientation period in August. After you take the examination, we will evaluate your work and discuss with you what calculus course you should take in the fall. Some Frequently Asked Questions • I am trying to decide whether to take Mathematics 125 or Mathematics 161 in the fall. Will this exam help me? Probably not. This examination is intended only for placement within the Mathematics 161-162-263 calculus sequence. If you have had enough high school calculus that you would consider starting in 162, then you should not take 125. Who should take the examination? You should take the examination if you think that you are ready for Calculus II and that you might like to take Calculus II in the fall. How do Lafayette’s Calculus I and II compare with the course I took in high school? Generally, college-level calculus courses are taught at a faster pace than are high school courses. You can find a list of the topics covered in Mathematics 161 and 162 on the back of this sheet. Can I earn credit for Calculus I by taking this exam? No. However, if you elect to take Calculus II in the fall and receive a satisfactory grade in that course, then you will be given an opportunity to earn credit for Calculus I by taking another examination in the spring. Suppose I do well on the examination but still want to take Calculus I. Can I do that? Yes. The examination is for advising purposes only. I took an AP calculus course and an AP examination in calculus, but I do not yet know my score. Should I take this placement exam? If you can spare an hour this afternoon, you may as well go ahead and take the examination. In this way you will be covered in case you did not earn a high score on the AP examination. Don’t I need to review for this exam? NO! We do not expect you to have studied for this exam. The emphasis is on measuring your understanding of fundamental concepts rather than your memory of particular facts. I wasn’t planning to take a calculus exam today. Won’t I need my calculator? No. A calculator is not required for this exam and the use of calculators is not permitted. • • • • • • • Academic Advising Handbook - 48 - August 2004 General Chemistry Placement Examination: How to Decide If the student has completed a full year of high school chemistry, plans to take General Chemistry at Lafayette in the fall, and feels that he or she has a good grasp of introductory chemical concepts, the student should consider taking the General Chemistry Placement Examination. If the student performs well on the examination, he or she will earn credit for General Chemistry I (Chemistry 121) after the successful completion of General Chemistry II (Chemistry 122). The examination is 110 minutes in length and is a standardized examination prepared by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training. Placement exams are scheduled during the June Academic Advising Program for new students and at the start of the fall semester. Contact the Chemistry Department for details. Frequently Asked Questions: • Who should take the examination? You should take the examination if you believe that you are ready for General Chemistry II (Chemistry 122), and wish to enroll directly into General Chemistry II (Chemistry 122). How do Lafayette’s General Chemistry I and II courses compare with the course I took in high school? Generally, college-level chemistry courses are taught at a faster pace than are high school courses and have more extensive laboratory experiences. You can find a list of the topics covered in General Chemistry I and II (Chemistry 122 and 122) on the back of this sheet. Can I earn credit for General Chemistry I by performing well on this exam? No. However, if you elect to take General Chemistry II (Chemistry 122) in the fall or spring and receive a satisfactory grade in that course, you will then also earn credit for General Chemistry I (Chemistry 121). Suppose I do well on the examination but still want to take General Chemistry I. Can I do that? Yes. The examination is for advising purposes only. I took an Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry course and an AP examination in Chemistry, but I do not yet know my score. Should I take this placement exam? If you can, we encourage you to go ahead and take the examination. You will be able to take General Chemistry II (Chemistry 122) if you score well enough on this exam, even if you fail to earn a high score on your AP exam. What if I do well on my AP Chemistry Exam? If you earn a 4 or 5 on your AP Chemistry examination, you are eligible to earn credit for both Chemistry 121 and 122 at Lafayette regardless of the outcome of this placement examination. However, some students choose to enroll in General Chemistry, rather than making the large step to of enrolling in a more advanced chemistry course. If that is your inclination, we strongly encourage you to consider accepting AP credit for Chemistry 121, and to enroll in Chemistry 122 in the fall. Do I need to review for this exam? NO! We do not expect you to have studied for this exam. The emphasis is on measuring your understanding of fundamental concepts rather than your memory of particular facts. Will I need my calculator for the exam? A calculator is helpful for some questions on this exam, and you should plan to bring one to the exam. Only non-programmable calculators may be used. A limited number of additional calculators may be available at the examination. • • • • • • • If you have questions, please contact Dr. Yvonne Gindt at extension (610) 330-5824, email: gindty@lafayette.edu or Dr. H. David Husic at extension (610) 330-5222, email: husich@lafayette.edu. Academic Advising Handbook - 50 - August 2004 Electrical and Computer Engineering Requirements for the BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering Degree program of 38 total courses include: • • • • • Eleven courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering: o ECE 211, 212, 313, 221, 322, 323, 331, 332, 433, 341, 442 Three courses in Computer Science: o CS 102, 103, 205 Three elective ECE courses from an approved list or two electives from this list and one approved CS elective A two-course senior design laboratory sequence, ECE 491, 492 Ten courses in Mathematics and the Natural and Engineering Sciences: o o o o o o o o o ES 101 MA 161, 162, 263, 264, 182 or 325. Chemistry 121 Chemistry 122 or ES 231 Physics 131, 132 First-Year Seminar and First-Year Writing Values and Science & Technology (VAST) Course (ES 225) Four approved courses in the Social Sciences/ Humanities Two free elective courses Mechanical Engineering Requirements for the BS Mechanical Engineering degree program of 38 total courses include: • • • • • Sixteen Mechanical Engineering courses: 210, 240, 331, 332, 350, 352, 353, 360, 362, 371, 470, 475, 478, 479, 497, 498 Four Engineering Science courses: ES 101, 225, 226, 230 Two technical electives One Math/Science Elective Four science courses o Physics 131, 132 o Chemistry 121 and either o Chemistry 122 or ES 231 Math 161, 162, 263, 264 Four approved social sciences/humanities electives A First-Year Seminar and English 110 Two free electives • • • • Advisers or students with questions about our major programs should contact James Schaffer, Director of Engineering, at extension (610) 330-5403, email: schaffej@lafayette.edu. Academic Advising Handbook - 89 - August 2004 III. COMMON COURSE OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS Common Course of Study Explanation The following course distribution requirements apply to all students, though requirements vary depending on the degree(s) you choose to pursue. Course requirements open to first-year students have been indicated with an *. *First-Year Seminar (FYS) One course Taken in the fall semester of the first year, this course is designed to introduce students to intellectual inquiry through engaging them as thinkers, speakers, and writers.. A list of First-Year Seminar courses with descriptions is provided from page 18 to page 25. We recommend that you choose topics that are of interest to you, regardless of your intended academic major. Please rank your first five preferences on the enclosed First-Year Seminar Card. College Writing: English 110 One course Taken in the spring semester of the first year or the fall semester of the sophomore year, this course provides intensive experience in writing and reading complex texts. May be exempted with Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) credit or permission of the English Department. Values and Science/Technology (VAST) One course Normally taken in spring semester of the second year, VAST is a one-semester interdisciplinary course addressing the value issues occasioned by developments in science and technology. *Humanities/Social Science Requirement Three courses Requiring the completion of at least three courses in the Humanities/Social Sciences Divisions, with at least one course in each division. B.S. majors should be guided by their major programs for the distribution and timing of their Humanities/Social Sciences courses. See page 34 for a list of academic divisions. *Mathematics One course In many majors, students are required to take two or more mathematics courses to complete the requirements of the major. If you are interested in, or think you might be interested in one of those majors, you should take a mathematics course appropriate to that major in your first semester. For students considering calculus classes, optional placement testing to identify the appropriate calculus course level will be available during the June Advising Program and during New Student Orientation. If you are not considering any major program with a specific mathematics requirement then you may satisfy the graduation requirement by completing Computer Science 102, Philosophy 103 or any course offered by the Department of Mathematics. See “Selecting a First Math Course” on page 26. *Natural Science Two courses Requires the completion of at least two courses in the Natural Sciences Division, consisting of two laboratory courses in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Psychology, not necessarily in the same science. Bachelor of Arts students are urged to satisfy their laboratory science requirement in their first year but no later than their second year. A list of qualifying courses is found on pages 30-33. Writing Requirement (not for BS Engineering students) Two courses At least two additional writing courses in the junior and senior years, normally taken one per year. Foreign Culture Requirement for Bachelor of Arts Students: Students select one of three options: *Intermediate proficiency in a second language. Either a course sequence leading to intermediate level proficiency or standardized test results at the intermediate level. If you plan to begin or continue the study of a foreign language, see the advice in this booklet from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures on page 38. Optional placement testing is available during the June Advising and during Orientation in August. Academic Advising Handbook - 19 August 2004 Lafayette College Advanced Placement Credit 2004-2005 Lafayette College awards credit for the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board as follows. Credit has been granted where an "X" appears. If you scheduled a course from which you are now exempt, you should meet with your faculty advisor during Orientation to choose a replacement course. If you decide to schedule the equivalent Lafayette course that parallels the AP credit course, the AP credits will be forfeited. Course Credit(S) 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 Test ___ Art History ___ Art Studio ___ Biology ___ Calculus AB ___ Calculus BC ___ Chemistry ___ Computer Science (A or AB) ___ Economics ___ English Language & Composition ___ English Literature & Composition ___ Environmental Science ___ European History ___ French Language ___ French Literature ___ German Language ___ Government & Politics: Comparative ___ Government & Politics: United States ___ Latin Literature ___ Latin: Vergil ___ Music Theory ___ Physics B ___ Physics C ___ Psychology ___ Spanish Language ___ Spanish Literature ___ Statistics ___ United States History ___ World History Score 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 3,4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 3,4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 Course(S) Art 101 or 102 Art 103 or 109 Biology 101, 102 Math 161 Math 161, 162 Chemistry 121, 122 Computer Science 102 Economics 101 English 110 English 110 Geology 110 elective credit in European History elective credit in French elective credit in French elective credit in German Government 103 Government 101 elective credit in Latin elective credit in Latin Music 101 Physics 111, 112 Physics 121 or 131 elective credit in Psychology elective credit in Spanish elective credit in Spanish Math 186 elective credit in American History elective credit in World History Note A B B C C C C C B B C C NOTES: AMust pass both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. BSame course (Cannot receive credit for both Physics 111 and 121/ 131) (Can only receive credit for English 110 once) CThis satisfies the foreign culture requirement (Maximum 1 credit per language). Name __________________________________________ _______________________________________ Signed ID Number ___________________________ Course Total ___________ ________________ Date Not valid unless initialed by the Registrar. White - Student Yellow - Dean of Studies Pink - Registrar Gold - Advisor Academic Advising Handbook - 57 - August 2004