Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Glossar y | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 3 7 3 Counselor A person professionally trained in counseling who helps students with educational, career, or personal concerns as well as goal setting and decision making. Course A specific subject studied within a limited period of time, such as a semester, and taught by a faculty member. Also called course offering or class. Course Fee A charge for services, supplies, and/or materials for a course, in addition to tuition and fees. Course Number A three-digit code that identifies a specific course and indicates its level and sequence (e.g., 101 in ENG101). Course Placement Testing Evaluation of students' present skills in English, reading, and mathematics using course placement tests. Scores are used as a guide for proper course placement so students can choose courses that match their skills. Such matches lead to greater success. Course Prefix A three-letter code that identifies the subject area of a course (e.g., ENG in ENG101 indicating a course in English). Course Title The name of a specific course that indicates subject and content (e.g., First-Year Composition, title for English 101). Credit Hour The numerical unit of college credits earned for the satisfactory completion of a specific course. Also referred to as semester hours or units (e.g., 3 credit hours). Curriculum A planned sequence of courses for an academic or occupational goal. Also referred to as a program of study. Division A group of faculty who teach classes in related subjects, such as accounting, management, and marketing in the Business and Computing Studies Division. Drop/Add Period A specified period of time at the beginning of a term when schedule changes (i.e., adding or dropping one or more classes) are allowed without a refund penalty. Courses dropped during the Drop/Add Period do not appear on students' transcripts. Electives Non-required courses that students may select to complete their program of study. Faculty Instructors, teachers. Counselors and librarians are also faculty. Final Exams Tests or exercises given at the end of a term that are often comprehensive; that is, they may include all material covered during the semester. The schedule of final exam dates and times for each term is included in the Class Schedule. Financial Aid Financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, work study, and loans to assist students in paying for college. Sources are varied with funds coming from federal and state governments, colleges, private donors, and local agencies and organizations. Student Financial Services Also known as the Cashier's Office where students may pay tuition and fees, course fees, and other fees owed the college. Grade Point The numerical value of a grade multiplied by the credit hours for a course (A=4 points; B=3 points; C=2 points; D=1 point). If, for example, a student earns an A in English 101 (3 credit hours), then the student earns 12 points: A=4 points x 3 (credit hours) = 12 points. Grade Point Average Generally called GPA, grade point average is determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. For example, 45 grade points divided by 15 credit hours earned = 3.0 GPA.