Course Management and Terminology Quiz
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Course Management and Terminology Quiz

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What is a corequisite?

  • A course that is optional for students
  • A course that must be taken alongside another course (correct)
  • A course that can be taken at any time
  • A course that must be taken before another course
  • A prerequisite must be taken after another course.

    False

    What defines full-time status for a student?

    A student is taking at least 12 credit hours.

    What does it mean to withdraw from a course?

    <p>You can withdraw from a course during set periods of the semester without penalty to your GPA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find course descriptions for Calhoun courses?

    <p>In the back of the Calhoun catalog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is satisfactory academic progress?

    <p>A financial aid policy that states students must maintain a certain GPA and completion ratio to continue to be eligible for financial aid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the financial aid attendance policy require?

    <p>Students must attend class within the first week of the semester to receive financial aid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a payment plan?

    <p>Allows students to pay their tuition over a period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are work studies?

    <p>Students assigned to assist Calhoun Community College employees as part of financial aid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drop/add period?

    <p>The first two days of the semester when students can change their schedule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the President's List?

    <p>Names of students carrying 12 or more college-level semester hours with a 4.0 GPA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Dean's List?

    <p>Names of students carrying 12 or more college-level semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 through 3.99.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Phi Theta Kappa?

    <p>An international honor society for two-year colleges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term Warhawks represent?

    <p>Our mascot and the name of our student ambassadors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a jazz band?

    <p>The instrumental ensemble on campus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Associate of Science Degree?

    <p>Designed for students planning to transfer to a 4-year institution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Associate of Applied Science Degree?

    <p>Designed for students planning to go straight into the workforce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are certificates in education?

    <p>Programs below the degree level designed for students who plan to seek employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are humanities courses?

    <p>Foreign language, art, literature, music, philosophy, religion, and theatre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are natural science courses?

    <p>Astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, and physical geography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distance learning course?

    <p>A course that meets entirely online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hybrid course?

    <p>A course that meets at least 50% online and the other part in class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Alabama Center for the Arts?

    <p>The name of the Calhoun campus located in downtown Decatur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the STARS guide help with?

    <p>Shows you what classes to take when planning to transfer to a public 4-year institution in Alabama.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is course forgiveness?

    <p>A policy that allows you to retake a course and not have the original grade count toward your GPA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Academic Terminology

    • Corequisite: A course that must be taken simultaneously with another course, e.g., ELT 108 & 109 during the same semester.
    • Prerequisite: A course required to be completed before enrolling in another course, e.g., MTH 112 needed before BUS 271.
    • Full-time status: Students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours to achieve full-time status.

    Course Management

    • Withdraw: Students can withdraw from a course during designated periods of the semester without impacting GPA.
    • Drop/Add: The two days at the beginning of the semester where students can adjust their schedules; refunds are not available after this period.

    Course Information

    • Course Descriptions: Detailed explanations of courses offered, available in the back of the Calhoun catalog.
    • Satisfactory Academic Progress: A financial aid requirement requiring students to maintain a specific GPA and completion ratio for aid eligibility.
    • Financial Aid Attendance Policy: Students must attend classes within the first week of the semester to qualify for financial aid.

    Financial Aid and Payment

    • Payment Plan: Allows students to spread tuition payments over time.
    • Work Studies: A financial aid opportunity where students assist Calhoun Community College employees.

    Academic Recognition

    • President's List: An honor roll published each semester for students with a 4.0 GPA carrying 12 or more college-level credit hours.
    • Dean's List: Honor roll for students with GPAs between 3.5 and 3.99, also needing 12 or more college-level credit hours.

    Honor Societies and Clubs

    • Phi Theta Kappa: An international honor society specifically for two-year colleges.
    • Warhawks: The mascot for Calhoun Community College, also representing student ambassadors.
    • Jazz Band: The instrumental ensemble organization on campus.

    Degree Programs

    • Associate of Science Degree (General Studies): Designed for students intending to transfer to a 4-year institution, with various concentrations available.
    • Associate of Applied Science Degree: Tailored for students planning to enter the workforce directly after completion.
    • Certificates: Programs beneath degree level intended for students aiming to secure employment.

    Course Categories

    • Humanities Courses: Include disciplines such as foreign language, art, literature, music, philosophy, religion, and theatre.
    • Natural Science Courses: Comprise subjects like astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, and physical geography.

    Course Formats

    • Distance Learning Course: A course format conducted entirely online.
    • Hybrid Course: A combination format consisting of at least 50% online and the remainder in-class instruction.

    Additional Resources

    • Alabama Center for the Arts: The designation for Calhoun’s downtown Decatur campus.
    • STARS Guide: A resource outlining classes for students planning to transfer to public 4-year institutions in Alabama.
    • Course Forgiveness: Policy allowing students to retake a class without the original grade influencing their GPA.

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    This quiz covers essential academic terminology and course management concepts crucial for students navigating their education. Key topics include corequisites, prerequisites, full-time status, and policies regarding course withdrawal and adjustments. Test your knowledge on these important terms and policies.

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