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Course Numbering System

Courses are identified by a code of three letters and three numbers preceding the course title and course description. The three letters identify the subject or program area (ACC = Accounting). The three numbers generally indicate course level:

1. Courses numbered below 100 are designed for students who need additional preparation. Students may enroll in these courses voluntarily or be placed in these courses upon recommendation of a college counselor or advisor. Credit for these courses applies toward the GPA but does not count toward baccalaureateor career-oriented programs.
2. Courses numbered 100 through 299 and whose second digit is
   • even are generally designated as baccalaureate-oriented (only these courses may be counted as credit toward an A.A., A.S., A.E.S., or A.F.A. degree);
   • odd are generally designated as career- or occupation-oriented (may not be counted as credit toward an A.A., A.S., A.E.S., or A.F.A. degree).
3. Courses numbered 100 through 199 are primarily first-year courses but are offered to all students meeting course prerequisites.
4. Courses numbered 200 through 299 are generally second-year courses and are open to students who have completed their prerequisites.
   
5. Courses numbered 500 through 999 are vocational skills courses or continuing education courses. They are available on a credit or no-credit basis. Except for the noncredit courses (with a CMS prefix), vocational skills credit is awarded for courses numbered 500-999, but such credits do not apply toward any GPA nor toward baccalaureate- or career-oriented programs whose courses are numbered 100-299. Courses numbered 500-999 and certain remedial courses cannot be used to qualify for financial aid. For further clarification, contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Counseling and Advising Center.