2010-2011 Student Handbook - Collin College

Continuing Education: A flexible program that offers courses, programs, and
conferences geared toward professional development in areas such as computer
training, small business development, and continuing professional education and
re-certification.
Controlled Substances: Any drug or drug paraphernalia, chemical or substance,
whose delivery, manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, use, abuse, or distribution
of controlled substances (as defined by federal law or in the Texas Controlled
Substance Act) is contrary to the laws of the State of Texas.
Cooperative Work Experience: A method of instruction between a sponsoring
company and the student providing training and experience in the workplace.
Students work toward reaching established learning objectives as outlined in a
formal plan developed by faculty and staff.
Core Curriculum: Courses that all undergraduate students at Collin College are
required to complete before receiving an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,
Associate of Arts in Teaching, or Associate of Applied Science degree.
Co-requisite: Refers to courses that must be taken simultaneously during the same
semester.
Cougarmail: A campus-wide e-mail system used to communicate with students and
college employees.
CougarWeb: Using CougarWeb, students can view classes and availability, register
for classes, pay tuition, view financial aid status, access CougarMail, and more.
Course Load: The number of semester hours for which a student enrolls in a given
term.
Course Reference Number (CRN): A number used during online registration to
register for a specific course and section.
CPC: Abbreviation for Central Park Campus.
Credit: Units assigned to each course (see Credit Hour).
Credit by Exam: Exams offered through Collin College to receive credit for a
specific course.
Credit Hour: A unit of measurement used to fulfill the requirements for a college
degree or certificate. Varies by course, but generally refers to the number of hours
spent in a specific course each week. Upon successful completion of a course, the
credit hours earned are applied to the student’s academic transcript. Students need
to earn a specific number of credit hours to complete their associate degree or
certificate program at Collin College, to transfer to a college or university, and to
complete their bachelor’s degree at a college or university.
Curriculum: All the courses collectively offered at Collin College.
CYC: Abbreviation for Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic
Development.
Dean or Director: The administrative head of a division or department.
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