Framingham State University to UMass Dartmouth Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement
- Sending institution
- Framingham State University, MA
- Transfer institution
- UMass Dartmouth
- Pathway type
- 2+3 transfer pathway
- Transfer pathway
- Pre-Engineering to Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Modality
- On-campus
- Agreement term
- Spring 2014
Admission and transfer requirements
- Complete the Framingham State University Pre-Engineering Program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Maintain an academic record that meets the general admission requirements of the UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering.
- Earn a grade of C- or higher in courses accepted for transfer credit.
- Meet any higher minimum course-grade requirements established by the selected engineering program.
- Students following the pathway full time should anticipate approximately five years of study: two years at Framingham State University and three years at UMass Dartmouth.
- Students enter UMass Dartmouth with junior status for financial aid and registration purposes.
Course equivalencies
General and Elective Requirements
| Framingham State University course | credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 – Expository Writing | 4 | ENL 101 – Critical Reading & Writing I | 3 |
| CHEM 107 – Principles of Chemistry | 4 | CHM 151 – Principle of Modern Chemistry CHM 161 – Applied Chemistry |
3 1 |
| MATH 219 – Calculus I | 4 | MTH 111 – Analytical Geo & Calculus I | 4 |
| EGNR 101 – Intro to Engineering | 4 | EGR 111 – Introduction to Engineering and Computing | 3 |
| CHEM 108 – Principles of Applied Chem and Quantitative Analysis | 4 | CHM 152 – Principles of Modern Chem II CHM 162 – Applied Chemistry II |
3 1 |
| ECON 102 – Principles of Microeconomics | 4 | ECO 231 – Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 220 – Calculus II | 4 | MTH 112 – Analytical Geo & Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 – Principles of Physics I | 4 | PHY 113 – Classical Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 221 – Calculus III | 4 | MTH 211 – Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 212 – Principles of Physics II | 4 | PHY 114 – Classical Physics II | 4 |
| ENGL XXX – Literature Elective | 4 | ENL XXX – Literature Elective (Cultural World Literature Requirement) |
3 |
| ECON101–Principles of Macroeconomics* | 4 | ECO 232 – Prin of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 222 – Differential Equations* | 4 | MTH 212 – Differential Equations | 3 |
| BIOL 160 – Intro to Organismal Biology** | 4 | BIO 122/132 – Biology of Organisms II with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 161 – Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology** | 4 | BIO 121/131 – Biology of Organisms I with Lab | 4 |
| CSCI 152 – Computer Science I Using JAVA | 4 | CIS 180 – Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CSCI 252 – Computer Science II Using JAVA | 4 | CIS 181 – Object-Oriented Programming II | 4 |
Total credits
- Framingham State University
- 68 credits
- UMass Dartmouth
- 62 credits
Important notes
Credit totals reflect all courses represented in this agreement. The courses and credits applicable to an individual student vary by destination program and should be confirmed with an advisor.
Engineering programs covered
- Bioengineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Students should consult their UMass Dartmouth advisor and the current academic catalog for remaining degree requirements and recommended course sequencing.
Recommended electives by destination program
- Bioengineering: BIOL 160, BIOL 161, and MATH 222
- Civil Engineering: MATH 222
- Computer Engineering: MATH 222 and ECON 101
- Computer and Information Science: CSCI 152, CSCI 252, and ECON 101
- Electrical Engineering: MATH 222 and ECON 101
- Mechanical Engineering: MATH 222