1. LSFY Spring 2016 Enrollment Guide
NC State Class of 2019
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2. Getting Started
This course selection guide will walk you through selecting courses for your first semester here at NC State.
Using this guide, you will select your spring courses, including Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Life Science courses. Most students will take total credit hours during the spring semester.
AP scores are addressed in this guide, though IB scores are not. Please an advisor with questions regarding IB credit.
This guide will NOT keep track of your course selections. You need to keep your own list. Use the Enrollment Check Sheet (included in the with this enrollment guide) to record the courses you select.
Use the links at the bottom of each page or within the text of the slide to navigate through this guide. (The arrow keys will not work.)
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3. Getting Started, cont. Start with Biology
Navigate all the way to the end, to the slide titled “Final Thoughts.”
Once you are (almost) done, you will be prompted to take a short survey. Completion of this survey will prompt advisors to release your advising hold. The advising hold prevents you from enrolling in classes; you can not enroll until the hold is lifted by an advisor. The enrollment window (first date you may enroll in classes, once your advising hold is lifted) for incoming first year students will open in early December.
Please use the links at the bottom of each page or options within the text of the slide to navigate through the course selection guide.
Start with Biology
Or, if you previously started working through this guide and are returning to finish your enrollment planning, you can jump to: Chemistry Math LSC/HES Enrolling
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First, you will choose your biology course. Do you have AP or transfer credit for Biology?
Yes, I have AP or transfer credit for Biology.
AP Biology test scores of 4 or 5 result in NC State credit for BIO 181 and BIO 183.
No, I do not have AP or transfer credit.
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If you have AP or transfer credit for BIO 181 and 183, you have several options (in no particular order):
Option 1: Though you have credit, you may still wish to take BIO 181 or 183 (and lab) as a refresher.
Option 2: Take a course that fulfills a General Education Program (GEP) requirement. Examples include psychology, anthropology, economics, literature, Africana studies, history, communications, etc. FYI courses, which have small class sizes, are a good option to consider.
Option 3: Take ENG This is a first-year requirement for all majors at NC State.
Option 4: Take a course specific to a discipline in which you are interested. Examples include:
GN 301 Genetics in Human Affairs
MB 200 Microbiology and World Affairs
NTR 301 Introduction to Nutrition Science
PB 200 Plant Life
Additional suggestions available on the LSFY blog
*If the course has BIO181 and/or 183 as a pre-requisite, contact the LSFY advisors to learn how to enroll.
Some of these will meet a GEP requirement and some will meet a major requirement. All of them can count toward graduation as a Free Elective.
If you have questions, the LSFY advisors at to discuss classes appropriate for you.
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If you do not have AP or transfer credit for Biology, then you should take:
BIO 181 Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity (4 cr)
Choose the lecture with the corresponding lab that best fits your schedule.
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7. Have you taken the NC State Chemistry Placement Test?
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Have you taken the NC State Chemistry Placement Test?
Even if you expect to earn AP, IB, or other transfer credit for chemistry, we encourage you to take the NC State Chemistry Placement test. The enrollment system will not allow you to enroll in any chemistry course until your AP, IB or transfer scores have been processed.
The score for the Chemistry Placement Test processes within 24 hours, and you will be eligible to enroll in chemistry courses much faster than waiting on other scores. Final placement will be determined by your highest score, so you can change your course selection later, once AP, IB and transfer credits are processed.
Take me to the placement test.
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Next, you will choose your chemistry course. Are you interested in (1) majoring in Chemistry or (2) possibly pursuing graduate studies in Biochemistry?
Yes or Maybe No
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If you are interested in a Chemistry major or graduate studies in Biochemistry, you should enroll in a section of chemistry designated for chemistry students. Enrollment in all chemistry courses is dependent on your NC State Chemistry Placement test score or AP Chemistry Exam. (We encourage everyone to take the placement test, as these scores post to the enrollment system faster than AP scores are processed). Once you have taken the test, please contact the LSFY advisors with your score so they can help you choose the appropriate chemistry course, and provide directions for enrolling.
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You indicated that you are not interested in a Chemistry major or graduate studies in Biochemistry. Do you have transfer or AP credit for Chemistry?
Yes, I have AP or transfer credit for Chemistry. (Please indicate your score below.)
My AP score was a 3.
My AP score was a 4 or 5.
If you have transfer credit from another institution, you can to check that your transcript has arrived and credit awarded.
No, I do not have AP or transfer credit.
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11. chemistry CH 101: Chemistry – A Quantitative Science
If you have an AP Chemistry score of 3, then you will receive credit for:
CH 101: Chemistry – A Quantitative Science
and CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory
This is the first chemistry course (lecture and lab) in the sequence for Life Sciences majors.
the LSFY advisors at to discuss your options for chemistry (or other) classes to take this spring.
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12. Chemistry
If you have an AP Chemistry score of 4 or 5, you will receive credit for:
CH 101 and 102: General Chemistry and Lab, and
CH 201 and 202: Quantitative Chemistry and Lab
You have credit for all of the inorganic chemistry courses required for Life Sciences majors.
the LSFY advisors at to discuss your options for chemistry (or other classes) to take this spring.
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If you do not have AP or transfer credit for Chemistry, then you will choose your class based on your NC State Chemistry Placement Test score. Have you taken the NC State Chemistry Placement Test?
Yes, and my score was:
14 or lower
15 – 18
above 18 No
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You will not be able to register for a Chemistry course until you take the NC State Chemistry and Math Placement Tests. You should have received an (to your NC State account) from LSFY with instructions on how to take the test. More information on placement tests can be found at the New Student Program page.
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15. CH 111 Preparatory Chemistry
A score of 14 or lower on the NC State Chemistry Placement Test places you into:
CH 111 Preparatory Chemistry
This 3 hour lecture course does not have an associated lab.
the LSFY advisors at if you want to discuss your options.
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A score in the range on the NC State Chemistry Placement Test indicates the need to improve your understanding of high school chemistry before enrolling in CH 101 at NC State. We have found that students who score in this range struggle more in this CH 101 and rarely are able to earn a strong grade in without additional preparation.  We encourage you to consider the following options to help you prepare for CH 101:
Before the beginning of spring term, successfully complete (“18” or better) a series of self-guided modules available online: projects.wolfware.ncsu.edu/course/view.php?id=2304
Enroll in CH 111 Preparatory Chemistry at NC State for the Spring semester
After successfully completing any of the above, you will be prepared to take CH 101.
the LSFY advisors at if you want to discuss your options.
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If you scored above 18 on the NC State Chemistry Placement Test (and aren’t planning to major in Chemistry), you should enroll in CH 101 and CH 102. CH 101: Chemistry – A Molecular Science (3 cr) and CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr)
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18. Have you taken the NC State Math Placement Test?
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Have you taken the NC State Math Placement Test?
Even if you expect to earn AP, IB, or other transfer credit for math, we encourage you to take the NC State Math Placement test. The enrollment system will not allow you to enroll in any math course until your AP, IB or transfer scores have been processed.
The score for the Math Placement Test processes within 24 hours, and you will be eligible to enroll in math courses much faster than if you wait for other scores. Final placement will be determined by your highest score, once AP, IB and transfer credits are processed.
Take me to the placement test.
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19. Next, you will choose your Math course.
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Next, you will choose your Math course.
Are you interested in taking higher-level math courses (Calculus III and higher) as part of a major or minor?
Examples of majors/minors that require higher-level math are:
Biochemistry (with interest in graduate studies in Biochemistry)
Any engineering field (including Biomedical Engineering)
Chemistry
Math
Physics
Yes/Maybe No
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20. math Do you have AP or transfer credit for Calculus? No Yes
I have credit for AB Calculus.
I have credit for BC Calculus.
If you have transfer credit from another institution, you can to check that your transcript has arrived and credit awarded.
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21. math
You are interested in higher level math AND took AB Calculus. Your score was:
Score of 3: You may take MA 241* (Calculus II). Upon completion of MA 241, with a grade of C- or better, you will receive credit for MA 141.
Score of 4 or 5: You have credit for MA 141 and may enroll in MA 241*; confirm with an advisor.
* We encourage you to start with MA 141 to become familiar with Maple and other software programs used by our math department. In MA 241, students are expected to have a working knowledge of these software programs.
Please note that MA 141 and MA 241 are higher level math courses than are required for life science majors. The majority of LSFY majors take MA 131 and MA 231.
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22. math
You are interested in a higher level math AND took BC Calculus. Your score was:
Score of 2: You may take MA 241* (Calculus II). Upon completion of MA 241, with a grade of C- or better, you will receive credit for MA 141 (Calculus I).
Score of 3: You have credit for MA 141, you may enroll in MA 241*; confirm with an advisor.
Score of 4 or 5: You have credit for MA 141 and 241. You may enroll in MA 242; confirm with an advisor (generally, only Biochemistry students would need/want to take this course).
* We encourage you to start with MA 141 to become familiar with Maple and other software programs used by our math department. In MA 241, students are expected to have a working knowledge of these software programs. Please note that MA 141 and MA 241 are higher level math courses than are required for life science majors. The majority of LSFY majors take MA 131 and MA 231.
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23. math Do you have AP or transfer credit for Calculus? Yes No
I have credit for AB Calculus.
I have credit for BC Calculus.
If you have transfer credit from another institution, you can to check that your transcript has arrived and credit awarded. No
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24. math You are NOT interested in a higher level math AND took
AB Calculus. Your score was:
Score of 3: You may take MA 231 (Calculus for Life and Management Sciences B). Upon completion of MA 231, with a grade of C- or better, you will receive credit for MA 131(Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A). Students with an AP score of 3 who enroll initially in MA 231 may have more difficulty with this class. We encourage you to start with MA 131, so you have an opportunity to become familiar with our instructors and with a college calculus course.
Score of 4 or 5: You may enroll in MA 231. You already have credit for MA 131.
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25. math
You are not interested in a higher level math AND took BC Calculus. Your score was: Score of 2: You may take MA 231 (Calculus for Life and Management Sciences B). Upon completion of MA 231, with a grade of C- or better, you will receive credit for MA 131 (Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A). Students with an AP score of 2 who enroll initially in MA 231 may have more difficulty with this class. We encourage you to start with MA 131, so you have an opportunity to become familiar with our instructors and with a college calculus course. Score of 3: You should enroll in MA 231. You have credit for MA 131. Score of 4 or 5: You have credit for MA 131 and 231; all of the required calculus courses for Life Science majors. Please an LSFY advisor if you are interested in continuing on with additional math courses for a minor, or double major in math. This page provides alternate courses you may consider in place of a math class this spring.
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If you do not have AP or transfer credit for math, then you will choose your class based on your score on one of the following: SAT Math Level II Subject Test or NC State Math Placement Test Did you take the SAT Math Level II Subject Test? Yes No
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27. Math
You indicated that you took the SAT Math Level II Subject Test. The following scores determine your math placement at NC State:
If your SAT Math Level II test score was…
…then enroll in this NC State math course:
below 4501
MA 1011,2
MA 107
MA 111 (or MA 107)
520 or better
MA 131
1 If you feel your SAT Math Level II score is an anomaly, you may want to take the NC State Math Placement Test.
2 Please the advisors if your math placement is MA 101. MA 101 is available at NC State during the summer only. You may choose to take an equivalent course during summer 2016 at another institution. Check Course Equivalency
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If you do not have AP or transfer credit for math, and you did not take the SAT Math Level II Subject test, then your placement into math at NC State is based on your score on the NC State Math Placement Test. Have you taken the NC State Math Placement Test? Yes No
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29. Math
You will not be able to choose and enroll in a math course until you take the online NC State Math Placement Test. You should have received an (to your NC State account) from LSFY with instructions on how to take the test. Information on placement tests can also be found here.
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30. Math If your test score on the NC State Math Placement Test was…
You indicated you took the NC State Math Placement test. Please use the chart below to identify which math class you should take, based on your test score.
If your test score on the NC State Math Placement Test was…
…then register for this NC State math course:
Below 450
MA 1011
MA 107
MA 111 (or MA 107)
520 or better
MA 131
1 Please the advisors if your math placement is MA 101. MA 101 is available at NC State during the summer only. You may choose to take an equivalent course during summer 2016 at another institution. Check Course Equivalency
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31. Go back to: Biology Chemistry Math Start
If you do not have AP or transfer credit for Math, then you will choose your class based on your score on one of the following: Score on SAT Math Level II Subject Test Or NC State Math Placement Test Did you take the SAT Math Level II Subject Test? Yes No
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32. Math
You indicated that you took the SAT Math Level II Subject Test. The following scores have determined math placement at NC State:
If your SAT Math Level II minimum test score was:
Then register for this NC State math course:
Below 4801
MA 101 1,2
480
MA 111
550
MA 141 or MA 131
Please note that MA 141 is a higher level math designed for math majors and engineers. The majority of LSFY majors take MA 131.
1 If you feel your SAT Math Level II score is an anomaly, you may want to take the NC State Math Placement Test.
2Please the advisors if your math placement is MA 101. MA 101 is available at NC State during the summer only. You may choose to take an equivalent course during summer 2016 at another institution. Check Course Equivalency
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If you do not have AP or transfer credit for math, and you did not take the SAT Math Level II Subject test, then your placement into math at NC State is based on your score on the NC State Math Placement Test. Have you taken the NC State Math Placement Test? Yes No
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34. Math If your test score on the NC State Math Placement test was…
You indicated that you took the NC State Math Placement test. Please use the chart below to identify which math class you should take, based on your test score.
If your test score on the NC State Math Placement test was…
…then register for this NC State math course:
Below 4801
MA 1011
MA 111
550 or better
MA 141 or MA 131
Please note that MA 141 is a higher level math for math majors and engineers. The majority of LSFY majors take MA 131.
1Please the advisors if your math placement is MA 101. MA 101 is available at NC State during the summer only. You may choose to take an equivalent course during summer 2016 at another institution. Check Course Equivalency
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35. BOTH LSC 101 and LSC 103 are required in your spring semester.
LSC Courses
LSC 101: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences (2 cr)
LSC 101 is a required course for all Life Sciences curricula. It also meets 2 credit hours of GEP requirements.
LSC 103: Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences (1 cr)
LSC 101 is a required course for all Life Sciences curricula. It designed to facilitate the transition from high school to university, as well as the transition from LSFY to the major of their choice.
BOTH LSC 101 and LSC 103 are required in your spring semester.
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36. HES (formerly PE) Go to LSC Special Topics Courses next
All NC State students are required to take one 100-level Health & Exercise Studies (HES) course and one additional HES course as part of graduation requirements. This is recommended but not required your first semester at NC State.
You may take these courses in any order (i.e., it is not necessary to complete a 100-level HES course prior to taking a higher level HES course).
Many students choose to take their health courses for credit only. Health courses taken for credit only will still count towards your degree requirements. Please read this page for more information on the credit only policy at NC State, and contact an advisor if you still have questions regarding this policy.
Choose several possible HES courses, since the popular ones fill quickly.
HES courses in different categories have different course prefixes, but those listed below will meet the HES requirements. HESM and HESE courses will NOT meet this requirement.
HESA HESD HESF HESO HESR HESS HEST
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37. LSC Special Topics
If the HES courses are full, or you do not wish to take an HES course in the Spring, you could also consider one of the following 1 credit special topics courses:
LSC What the Beijing Olympics taught us about air pollution and health
LSC Polymers: the molecules of life and commerce
LSC Bird flu and feeding a growing poplation
LSC Life from star stuff
LSC Exploring TB: Next generation challenges of an ancient disease
Note: these special topics courses are not required, but are provided here as suggested 1 hr. courses that can bring your total enrollment to 15 – 16 hours.
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38. Go to MyPack Portal next
enrolling
Using this guide, you should have selected courses that total credit hours:
Biology (4 cr)
Chemistry (3-4 cr)
Math (3-4 cr)
LSC 101 (2 cr)
LSC 103 (1 cr)
HES (1 cr)
Depending on your AP and transfer credits, you may have chosen courses in different disciplines.
Q: Don’t I need an English course?
A: Yes, however most LSFY students take this course in their 2nd semester. Unless you have AP credit for one of the classes listed at left, you will take ENG 101 in the fall.
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39. Mypack portal Go to Advising next
You are responsible for enrolling in classes each semester, including for this coming Spring. To help you learn the system, you should explore the “Enhanced Enrollment Guide” pdf tutorial prior to searching for and enrolling in classes. This and other tutorials can be found on the Registration and Records website. Before you can enroll for the spring, you must complete the short survey found at the end of this enrollment guide. Once you submit the survey, an advisor will be notified to release your advising hold (usually within 2 business days). You will not be able to enroll unless you complete the survey and an advisor releases your advising hold. Actually, this is true each semester at NC State – your advisor will need to release your advising hold before you can enroll during your designated enrollment window. You can only enroll in Spring 2016 classes AFTER you complete the survey and your hold has been released by an LSFY advisor.
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40. Advising in LSFY
Your academic advisor is also your LSC 103 instructor. You will have a chance to meet and speak with your assigned advisor during New Student Orientation. In the meantime, use our general LSFY account to ask any questions you have regarding class selection and enrollment. This account is monitored by all of the LSFY advisors Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please allow 48 business hours for a response.
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41. Don’t forget to register for LSFY New Student Orientation!
January 5, 2016.
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42. Take me to the survey! Final Thoughts LifeSciencesFY@ncsu.edu
You must take the survey (linked below) before you can enroll in classes. Once you submit the survey, please allow 2 business days for us to release your advising hold, making it possible for you to enroll. In the meantime, you should explore the Enrollment Wizard in MyPack and put classes into your shopping cart.
Using MyPack, you should enroll in credit hours for the spring. If you think you want to take more or fewer credit hours, you may want to contact an advisor.
Be patient and flexible in creating your schedule. You can continue making changes to your course selections through the first few days of classes.
Advisors will be in communication with you, through your NC State address, prior to New Student Orientation in January. However if you have additional questions, please check our FAQ page, and feel free to contact us if your question isn’t answered there:
Take me to the survey!
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