Welcome to the On-Line Advisor
for Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Transfer Students

The On-Line Advisor will give you an idea of the classes you are likely to need prior to transferring.
Always confirm your educational plan with a counselor or advisor on campus.

1. Select a Major:
Computer Science
Computer Engineering

 2. Select a University:

3.
or

Read the questions in order, and select the first one that is true for you.
  1. Have you have completed any Math classes at CSM or another college? Yes

  2. Have you taken the Math placement test at CSM, Skyline or Canada? Yes

  3. Did you take the AP Calculus exam in high school? Yes

  4. Have you taken Math classes in high school and want to estimate what Math you still need? Yes






If you took the Math Placement Test at CSM, Canada or Skyline, which category did you qualify for?
BUS 810, MATH 811
BUS 810, MATH 111
BUS 115, MATH 110, 111
MATH 115, 120, 122
MATH 125, 130, 200, 222, 231, 241
MATH 251
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Did you meet one of the following criteria?
Score of 4 or 5 on AP Calculus AB exam
Score of 3 on AP Calculus BC exam
Score of 4 or 5 on AP Calculus BC exam
No exam results available
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Select all Math classes you completed (C or better) in high school or college:
MATH 110 - Elementary Algebra
MATH 115 - Geometry
MATH 120 - Intermediate Algebra (Alg II)
MATH 130 - Trigonometry
MATH 222 - Precalculus
 MATH 251 - Calculus I
MATH 252 - Calculus II
MATH 253 - Calculus III
MATH 270 - Linear Algebra
MATH 275 - Differential Equations
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Read the questions in order, and select the first one that is true for you.
  1. Have you have completed English 800 or higher at CSM, Skyline or Canada? Yes

  2. Have you taken the English placement test at CSM, Skyline or Canada? Yes

  3. Do you want to see if your SAT, ACT, AP or CSU test scores qualify you for advanced English placement? Yes

  4. Have you taken English classes at another college or university and want to estimate what English you still need? Yes







If you took the English Placement Test at CSM, Canada or Skyline, which category did you qualify for?
ENGL 801
ENGL 811
ENGL 800
ENGL 100/680 (previously 105)
ENGL 100
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Did you meet one of the following criteria?
Score of 500 or more on the SAT-I Verbal before 5/95
Score of 580 or more on the SAT-I Verbal after 5/95
Score of 600 or more on the SAT-II Writing Subject Test before 5/95
Score of 660 or more on the SAT-II Writing Subject Test after 5/95
Score of 23 or more on the ACT English Usage Test
Score of 150 or more on the CSU English Placement Test
Score of 3 on the AP English Language & Composition Test
Score of 3 on the AP English Literature & Composition Test
yes
Score of 4 or 5 on the AP English Language & Composition Test
Score of 4 or 5 on the AP English Literature & Composition Test
No exam results available
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Select all English classes you completed in college:
ENGL 400 - Composition for Non-Native Speakers
ENGL 800 - Writing Development
ENGL 100 - Composition & Reading
 ENGL 105 - Extended Composition & Reading
ENGL 110, 120, 130 or 140 - Composition and ....
ENGL 165 - Advanced Composition

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Did you take Chemistry in high school?
yes no

Select all Science classes you completed in college:
BIOL 100 or other non-lab Biology course
BIOL 110 or other lab Biology course
CHEM 192 Elementary Chemistry
CHEM 210 or 224 - General or Engineering Chemistry I
 CHEM 220 or 225 - General or Engineering Chemistry II
PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus I
PHYS 260 - Physics with Calculus II
PHYS 270 - Physics with Calculus I

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Did you take at least a year of programming in high school?
yes no
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A or AB Exam

Select all Computer Science classes you completed in high school or college:
CIS 115/116 - Introduction to Program Design & Lab
CIS 240/241 - FORTRAN Programming & Lab
CIS 250/251 OR CIS 284/285 - Programming Methods I & Lab
 CIS 252/253 - Programming Methods II & Lab
CIS 290/291 - Assembly Language & Lab
CIS 312 - Unix Operating System I
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Did you take Drafting in high school?
yes no

Select all Engineering classes you completed in college:
DRAF 120 - Principles of Technical Drawing
ENGR 210 - Engineering Graphics (CAD)
ENGR 230 - Engineering Statics
 ENGR 260 - Circuits and Devices
ENGR 270 - Materials Science
ENGR 666 - Careers in Engineering
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Recommended Courses Report

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Major:
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I recommend that you take these selected MATH courses before transferring:
MATH 110 - Elementary Algebra
MATH 115 - Geometry
MATH 120 - Intermediate Algebra
MATH 130 - Trigonometry
MATH 222 - Precalculus
 MATH 251 - Calculus I
MATH 252 - Calculus II
MATH 253 - Calculus III
MATH 270 - Linear Algebra
MATH 275 - Differential Equations

NOTE:

One math class (numbered 130 or higher) can count as a GE requirement.

Math courses must be completed in the order listed above. If you are a new CSM student, you must take the Mathematics Placement Test before enrolling in any Math course. This requirement is waived for students who meet one of the following conditions:

  • You can present proof of receiving a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam, or a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC Exam
  • You have completed the prerequisite course at CSM, Canada, or Skyline with a grade of C or higher
    • I recommend that you complete these selected ENGLISH classes before transferring:
    ENGL 100 - Composition & Reading (GE)
    ENGL 165 - Advanced Composition (GE)     		You may need prerequisite courses.

    NOTE:

    If you are a new CSM student, you must take the English Placement Test before enrolling in any English course. This requirement is waived for students who meet one of the following conditions:

  • You can present proof of receiving a grade of C or higher in a college course equivalent to the CSM prerequisite
  • You hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution
  • You received at least 580 on the SAT-I Verbal, 660 on the SAT-II Writing Subject Test, 23 on the ACT English Usage Test, 150 on the CSU English Placement Test, or 3,4 or 5 on the AP English Language or Literature Tests.
    • I recommend that you complete these selected SCIENCE classes before transferring:
    BIOL 100 or other non-lab Biology course
    BIOL 110 or other Biology course with a lab
    CHEM 192 - Elementary Chemistry
    CHEM 210 or 224 - General or Engineering Chemistry
    		CHEM 220 or 225 - General or Engineering Chemistry II
    PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus I
    PHYS 260 - Physics with Calculus II
    PHYS 270 - Physics with Calculus I

    One biology class and one chemistry (except 192) or physics class can count as GE requirements.

    I recommend that you complete these selected COMPUTER SCIENCE classes before transferring:
    CIS 115/116 - Introduction to Program Design & Lab
    CIS 240/241 - FORTRAN Programming & Lab
    CIS 250/251 (or 284/285) - Programming Methods I & Lab
    		 CIS 252/253 (or 286/287) - Programming Methods II & Lab
    CIS 290/291 - Computer Architecture & Lab
    CIS 312 - Unix Operating System I
    I recommend that you complete these selected ENGINEERING classes before transferring:
    DRAF 120 - Principles of Technical Drawing
    ENGR 210 - Engineering Graphics (CAD)
    ENGR 230 - Engineering Statics
    		 ENGR 260 - Circuits and Devices
    ENGR 270 - Materials Science
    ENGR 666 - Careers in Engineering

    Comments:
     CSU G.E. pattern recommended (30-39 units)
    IGETC pattern recommended


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