A course which is partly online and partly face-to-face.
What is a Hybrid course.
100
A course that must be completed before you take another course.
What is a Prerequisite.
100
An opportunity for current students to enroll in courses before new students.
What is Preregistration.
100
Courses you are able to choose to complete your degree.
What is Electives.
100
Students actively participating formally or informally in campus events.
What is (student) Engagement.
200
A plan for accomplishing an academic task.
What is a Learning Strategy.
200
Combines service to the community with the classroom curriculum.
What is Service Learning.
200
Similar to a college major, but with a smaller concentration and fewer courses.
What is a Minor.
200
The half-way point in a term or semester. (Exams are often given around this time)
What is the Midterm.
200
A specific space or building where many student clubs and organizations meet and where many campus events and activities occur. May have recreational facilities and/or eating establishments.
What is a Student Center.
300
Skills used to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and/or evaluate information.
What is Critical Thinking Skills.
300
The important dates in a semester: When classes begin/end, deadlines, holidays, etc...
What is the Academic Calendar.
300
The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) is a transferable degree under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. True or False
What is False.
300
Attending a course without receiving a grade or academic credit.
What is an Audit.
300
A course that must be taken in the same semester as another course.
What is a Corequisite.
400
A "blueprint" for a class. Includes information on grading, tests, assignments, learning objectives, and topics to be covered in the course.
What is a Syllabus.
400
The status achieved by faculty members who have achieved certain requirements that allows them to hold their faculty positions permanently.
What is Tenure.
400
The course of study that must be completed in order to earn a degree. (Comprised of general education classes, major courses, and electives)
What is a Curriculum. (Program of Study or Major)
400
The pre-determined course equivalents between institutions.
What is Articulation.
400
A specific course, competency, or procedure that must be satisfactorily completed in order to graduate.
What is a Degree Requirement.
500
Often experienced by transfer students as they enter their new institution. It can be overwhelming and sometimes results in a temporary reduction in the student's GPA.
What is Transfer Shock.
500
An agreement between the community colleges and public university system in North Carolina.
What is the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
500
A term indicating you have been fully admitted to an institution and that you are working on your degree (at your institution).
What is Matriculated.
500
Using someone else's work and submitting it as your own. Can also be an improper citation. Has very serious consequences.
What is Plagiarism.
500
A computer-based tool that instructors use to provide instruction, on-line class discussions, and other resources.