CATALOG - Schenectady County Community College

CREDIT COURSESCourse Numbering SystemCourses are identified by an alphanumeric code, made up of threeletters and three numbers, preceding the course title and coursedescription. The three letters identify the subject field or program(MUS=Music). The three numbers generally indicate course level:1. Courses numbered 101 through 199 are primarily first-yearcourses, but all students meeting course prerequisitesmay enroll.2. Courses numbered 201 through 299 are generally second-yearcourses. These courses are open to students who havecompleted prerequisites.Sample Course Listing:Course CoursePrefix NumberPSY 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to PsychologyCourse Title Hours of Hours SemesterLecture of Lab HoursPer Week Per Week of CreditThe remainder of the course listing includes course description,prerequisites and conditions for applicability, if any.Prerequisites, when listed, are those courses that must be completedprior to enrolling in a course.Corequisites, when listed, are courses which may be taken eitherprior to or at the same time as enrolling in a course.While the College provides each accepted student a schedule ofcourses each semester pertaining to his/her academic objectives and inpartial fulfillment of program requirements, it cannot assure a desiredtime schedule, a preferred instructor or a given course.Courses are generally offered in the semesters indicated by thefollowing codes after each course description:F - FallS - SpringIf no code is indicated, the course is offered based on program need.Summer and evening course offerings vary and are also based onprogram need. Contact the appropriate Department Chairperson formore information. The College reserves the right to alter itsscheduling or cancel a course because of insufficient enrollment.ElectivesThe majority of degree and certificate programs, as well as somecertificate programs, include electives to be selected from designatedareas. Elective courses provide students with the opportunity tochoose the courses that are the most appropriate or the mostinteresting to them.Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor in planningthe electives to be included in their program of study. To aid thestudent and advisor in determining which electives will be acceptable,worksheets have been developed for each program offered at SCCC.Worksheets are available from advisers, department offices and theStudent Development Center.Humanities Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:ART 133, ART 135 ASL, COM 121, DRA 123, DRA 143, ENG 200,ENG 211, FRE, HIS, HON 144, HON 244, ITA, LIT, MUS 115,MUS 121, MUS 127, MUS 257, MUS 258, PHI, REL, SPA and SPE.Mathematics Electives are to be chosen from non-requiredmathematics courses that are applicable to the appropriate degreeprogram. The specific courses included in this category are: courseswith a prefix of MAT.Note: Students may not select MAT 126, 128, or 129 tosatisfy A.A. or A.S. degree requirements.Science Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology,GHY 121, NMT 150, NMT 152 and Physics. The specific coursesincluded in the category are: courses with a prefix of AST,BIO, CHM, ENV, GEO, NMT and PHY.Note: BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112 or CHM 113 will not satisfyrequirements for the Science, Mathematics/Science or ComputerScience degree. Follow your Curriculum Worksheet to be sureyou take a course appropriate for your degree program.Social Science Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:ANT, COM 121, ECO, HIS, HON 144, HON 271, HON 281,HON 282, HUS 150, HUS 252, HUS 255, PHI, POL, PSY and SOC.Liberal Arts Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences. The specificcourses include those indicated in the preceding four categories.Fine and Performing Arts Electives are to be chosen fromnon-required courses, applicable to the appropriate degree program,in the following areas: Art, Drama and Music. The specific coursesincluded in this category are courses with a prefix of ART, DRAor MUS.85