What are prerequisites for a course?
In general, the prerequisites listed for a course designate specific subject materials and/or skills the student is expected to have mastered before electing the course (or, in some cases, concurrently with it).
What is permission of instructor?
When permission is a stated requirement, or when a student does not have the stated prerequisite for a course but can give evidence of background, training, maturity or high academic record, the student should present to the program advisor a note of approval from the instructor or department concerned.
Is "or equivalent" a prerequisite?
Unless otherwise stated, the phrase “or equivalent” may be considered an implicit part of the prerequisite for any course. When a student has satisfactorily completed a course that is not listed but is believed to be substantially equivalent to one specified as a prerequisite for a course that the student wants to elect, the individual may consult the program advisor and upon determining if equivalency has been satisfied, election may be approved.
What The Course Number Indicates
The number of each course is designated to indicate the general level of maturity and prior training expected. Unless a phrase such as “junior standing,” “senior standing,” or “graduate standing” is part of the list of prerequisites for a course, a student may elect an advanced-level course relative to his/her current status if the other prerequisi...
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Course Equivalency
The phrase “or equivalent” may no longer be considered as part of any prerequisite for any course. The specific courses must be listed. When a student has satisfactorily completed a course that is not listed but is believed to be substantially equivalent to one specified as a prerequisite for a course that the student wants to elect, the individual may consult the program advisor and upon …
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Permission of Instructor
The phrase “or permission of instructor (or department)” may no longer be considered as part of the statement of prerequisites for any course. This should be outlined in the Add Consent section of a Course Approval Request Form. When a student does not have the stated prerequisite for a course but can give evidence of background, training, maturity or high academic record, the stud…
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