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READING A COURSE DESCRIPTION

At the bottom of the course descriptions, students will see a pattern such as 3 credits, plus 1 contact hour = (2 lecture, 2 laboratory), OR 4 credits = 4 lecture/laboratory. The numbers will change based on the individual course. Tuition is charged by the contact hour.

Some course descriptions contain two-letter codes indicating that they meet certain general education competencies. The competencies, along with their codes, are listed below:

Computer Literacy = CL
Critical Thinking = CT
Global Awareness = GA
Government and the Political Process = GP
Mathematics = MA
Oral Communication = OC
Writing = WR

For some courses a prerequisite course or assessment score is required prior to registration. Students who believe that the prerequisite was met through previous college work or work experience may ask the course instructor for permission to waive the prerequisite. It is up to the student to provide the evidence for this waiver request.

DIRECTED STUDY
Directed Study is intended as an enrichment opportunity for the student. It is designed for topics not covered in any other course in the catalog and may take the form of a project or research. The interested student may obtain the appropriate form from the instructor or department chair.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Any college course described in the catalog may be taken as independent study if there are unusual and extenuating circumstances. However, the student must initiate acceptance and approval for supervision by an instructor and obtain the appropriate form from the instructor or department chair.

SELECTED TOPICS
All disciplines now have a course as follows with the acronym for each discipline - 195 Selected Topics - a course that offers an intensive investigation of one or more topics of current interest. Topics are to be selected by discipline. Interested students should inform the instructor of their interest at the earliest possible date. Special requirements may be necessary. 1 to 5 credits = 1 to 5 lecture and/or laboratory

CURRENTLY INACTIVE COURSES
These courses may be offered in the future. If students are interested in having a currently inactive course listed in the fall, winter, spring or summer schedule, contact the department chair or an instructor in the appropriate area.

Inactive classes are listed at the end of the course descriptions.

PREREQUISITE WAIVERS
Any course prerequisite may be waived by the permission of the instructor. Student must contact the instructor for approval.

KIDS IN COLLEGE
SC4 offers courses to middle- and high-school students through the Reach Out for College Credit program. These special topic courses are 090 level and are only applicable for general credit at SC4. Course descriptions are not listed for these courses and students should be aware that the courses may/may not transfer to other colleges and universities.