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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EXAMPLE:
ACC 115 College Accounting (3-2-4) NUR 125 Maternal-Child Nursing (5-3-6-8)
3 = Class Hours Per Week 5 = Class Hours Per Week
2 = Lab Hours Per Week 3 = Lab Hours Per Week
4 = Credit Hours Per Semester 6 = Clinical Hours Per Week
8 = Credit Hours Per Semester
Prerequisite: A course taken prior to another course. An underlined prerequisite indicates that it is a local prerequisite set by the Curriculum and Instruction Committee at SCC.
Corequisite: A course taken at the same time as another course or prior to the course to be taken. An underlined corequisite indicates that it is a local prerequisite set by the Curriculum and Instruction Committee at SCC.
CAA: Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
ACADEMIC RELATED
ACA 111 College Student Success (1-0-1)
This course introduces the college’s physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives.
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills (2-0-1)
This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and academic skills necessary to achieve educational objectives. Emphasis is placed on an exploration of facilities and services, study skills, library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting, and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to successfully meet educational goals.
ACA 122 College Transfer Success (0-2-1)
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition suc- cessfully to senior institutions. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ACCOUNTING
ACC 115 College Accounting (3-2-4)
This course introduces basic accounting principles for a business. Topics include the com- plete accounting cycle with end-of-period statements, bank reconciliation, payrolls, and petty cash. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of accounting principles and apply those skills to a business organization.
2019-20 Catalog