what do the letters mean after the course number for montgomery community college
by Julien Padberg
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What does the number after a course mean?
Course Numbers
These numbers are the main way colleges organize their course catalog. No two courses at a college will share the exact same course number. The most useful thing for students to understand about these numbers is how to distinguish between upper-level credit and lower-level credit.Aug 31, 2020
What do college course codes mean?
Most college courses are identified by three to four numbers. For example, the first digit may indicate the class year, the middle two digits may identify the subject and the last digit may indicate the number of credit hours.
What does R mean in Montgomery College?
Thursday
R. Abbreviation for "Thursday" in the Montgomery College schedule of classes. Registration.
What are Z courses Montgomery College?
Z-courses are sections of a course which have no required textbook purchase because the instructor is making use of Open Educational Resources (OER) or other materials which have no cost to students.
What does the first digit of the course number represent?
the level of
Course Numbers.
The four-digit numbering system is interpreted as follows: the first digit indicates the level of the course; the second digit is the number of credits available; the third and fourth digits are chosen by the department offering the course.
What does 201 mean in college?
101/Freshman, 201/Sophomore, 301/Junior, 401/Senior. Anything above these numbers is usually a graduate level course. The last two numbers indicate subject level relative to other classes offered in that department (ENG101 = Basic English course).
How do I check my grades Montgomery College?
Access your midterm and final grades online in MyMC by selecting “My Grades” on the MyMC home page. Grades are typically available 7-10 days following the end of each semester. The College does not mail grades, and grades are not provide via phone or e-mail.
How do I get into M Montgomery College?
If you are a new student, your M# can be found on your Student Acceptance Letter. If you are a new employee, your M# can be found on your College employment offer letter. The M# can be found on your Montgomery College ID card located above the barcode.
Is Montgomery College a good college?
Ranked #1 community college in Marylandnew window by Niche (2020). Ranked #1 for two-year schoolsnew window and 11th overall of 55 higher education institutions in Maryland by EdSmart (2019).
A z-course is a course that requires zero cost to students for the purchase of course materials such as textbooks, course packs, subscriptions, or homework systems. Instead, z-courses use zero-cost course materials.