Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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3 7 4 CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Glossar y Learning Communities Learning communities are two or more classes connected through content, ideas, and activities. Using a variety of learning methods, learning communities can be comprised of linked activities between courses, linked and clustered courses, and completely integrated single- or team-taught courses. Lower Division Normally freshman- and sophomore-level (100 and 200) courses offered by a college. Community colleges offer ONLY lower division courses. Four-year institutions also offer upper division courses, which are junior-level and senior-level (300 and 400) courses. Major An area of concentrated study often for a specific degree or occupation, such as journalism, nursing, or aircraft maintenance. New Student Orientation A session during which new students are introduced to academic programs, facilities, and student support services provided by a college. Official Absence Absence from class approved by the Vice President of Student Affairs for students who are participants in an official college activity. Approved absence documentation must be presented by students to their instructors before the official absence. Students make arrangements to complete the work they will miss. Pass/Fail An option for class registration in which students choose to receive a grade of Pass or Fail in lieu of a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F). Students can earn credits towards graduation by passing these courses but the grades will not count in their GPAs. It is best to check with an advisor to make sure that Pass/Fail grades will transfer to another college or university. Placement Test See Course Placement Testing. Prerequisite Specified conditions, requirements, or classes that must be completed before enrolling in a class. For example, ENG102 has a prerequisite of ENG101. Probation A warning that a student is not in good academic standing. May be accompanied by restricted credit hour enrollment. Recess Holidays and the periods of time between academic semesters when classes are not in session. Registration Actual enrollment of a student into specific courses after the student has been admitted to the college. Required Course A course that a student must complete to meet certain goals or to complete a certain curriculum. Scholastic Suspension Students on suspension from any accredited institution of higher education may appeal to the Admissions and Standards Committee or campus designee for permission to register. The student will be limited to twelve (12) credit hour unless approved by Admissions and Standards Committee. Semester Traditionally half an academic year, about 16 weeks in length. Fall semester begins in August and spring semester begins in January. Service-Learning Service-Learning combines community service with academic instruction focusing on critical-thinking and problem-solving, values clarification, social and personal development, and civic responsibility. CGCC students have been performing meaningful service at community agencies to learn experientially during one-day events, class projects, and individual placements for over 10 years.