Deck 8: Choosing Your Courses and Major

Question 1

A requirement that must be fulfilled before a student may enroll in a course or discipline is referred to as a

A)major.
B)transfer course.
C)prerequisite.
D)transcript.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

If you can't get into the courses that you need to graduate, you should

A)wait until next semester.
B)take any necessary courses through another division at your college.
C)immediately call the college dean.
D)attend class anyways.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

A)All of the courses listed in the course catalog are offered every term.
B)Students should realize that it's never too late to drop a course.
C)Students should pay attention to major requirements, divisional requirements, and college-wide requirements as they read the catalog.
D)Catalogs are only a guideline-department advisers have all of the authority.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

You know that you want to major in history. However, you need to have a basic understanding of which courses you need in order to meet your goal. What should you do?

A)Select random courses from the course catalog.
B)Create a list of required courses.
C)Create a list of recommended courses.
D)Only determine what your prerequisites are.

Question 5

College courses that are not required are known as

A)prerequisites.
B)introductory courses.
C)electives.
D)seminars.

Question 6

Electives are referred to as

A)courses that are required.
B)courses that are not required.
C)courses offered via the Internet.
D)courses offered from another institution.

Question 7

The college catalog is a(n)

A)course offered from another institution.
B)list of courses offered online.
C)academic regulation.
D)important resource containing college requirements.

Question 8

Which one of the following is the job of a college adviser?

A)Tell students exactly what courses they should take throughout their college careers.
B)Provide psychological counseling.
C)Give academic advice on courses of study.
D)Take the blame for students who fail to meet graduation requirements.

Question 9

The registrar is the

A)official record of courses taken and grades completed by a student.
B)individual who provides students with advice about their academic careers.
C)official designed to oversee course schedule and transcript maintenance.
D)official website used to register for courses.

Question 10

Once you've registered for your courses, the first thing you should do to make sure you were successful is to

A)appeal to your course instructor.
B)look over the courses you're enrolled in.
C)be sure you are actually formally registered for the courses you think you are.
D)set up a meeting with the registrar's office.

Question 11

Distance learning courses may be taught by different institutions and allow for students to

A)complete a double major.
B)participate via video or web technology.
C)sit in the back of the class.
D)skip class altogether.

Question 12

A prerequisite is a

A)requirement that must be fulfilled after enrolling in a course or discipline.
B)requirement that must be fulfilled prior to enrolling in a course or discipline.
C)specialization in a particular subject area.
D)college's official record of courses taken and student grades.

Question 13

A transcript is a

A)requirement that must be fulfilled prior to enrolling in a course or discipline.
B)specialization in a particular subject area.
C)list of courses that the school offers.
D)college's official record of courses taken and grades receiveD.It's a good idea to check your transcript every so often to make sure that it's accurate.

Question 14

The official designated to oversee course scheduling and the maintenance of transcripts and other official paperwork is called

A)a guidance counselor.
B)the registrar.
C)the dean.
D)a college adviser.

Question 15

Prerequisites for Anatomy 200

A)will always have a related course number, such as Anatomy 100.
B)can be taken concurrently with Anatomy 200.
C)may be skipped for students who do not major in the sciences.
D)may mean that you will not be allowed to enroll for the course until you have taken them.

Question 16

You are in the second semester of your sophomore year and are preparing a list of the requirements you need to complete to graduate. As you cannot remember all of the classes you have taken, which of the following documents should you obtain?

A)transcript
B)report card
C)course schedule
D)catalog

Question 17

What is an important resource to use when preparing to choose courses to fulfill graduation requirements?

A)transcript
B)course schedule
C)college catalog
D)syllabus

Question 18

Service learning courses are courses that

A)are part of your graduation requirements.
B)allow students to engage in community service activities and get course credit.
C)guarantee job placement.
D)students take online through a different college.

Question 19

In what situation do students participate in courses taught at another college either via video or the web?

A)online registration
B)distance learning
C)cross courses
D)double majors

Question 20

Courses that allow a student to engage in community service activities while getting course credit for the experience are referred to as

A)required courses.
B)prerequisites.
C)service learning courses.
D)electives.

Question 21

Meeting your major requirements is the same as meeting graduation requirements.
Keep track of where you stand from the beginning of your college career so there are no surprises down the road.

Question 22

Registering is the formal act of enrolling in courses.
Registering for classes means completing the appropriate forms that formally enroll you in courses.

Question 23

In courses with a service-learning component, you engage in community service activities, but you do not receive course credit for the experience.
Service learning allows you to perform community service while also earning course credit.

Question 24

Your college adviser is ultimately responsible for your academic career.
The ultimate responsibility for taking the right courses rests with you. Advisers sometimes make mistakes and overlook a requirement.

Question 25

College catalogs are considered legal documents that offer you a contract.
Because college catalogs outline contractual obligations and provide a summary of what your institution expects and offers, they are important documents.

Question 26

If you have to add a course after you have already registered, you will usually need to fill out a special form.
Depending on the timing of the request, the form may require the signature of the instructor whose course you are adding.

Question 27

One of the most important things you can do when it comes to your studies is to

A)look at where you are and where you're headed.
B)enroll in every course possible.
C)focus on electives.
D)take online learning courses.

Question 28

A specialization in a particular subject area that is geared to your needs, isn't offered by all colleges, and usually requires faculty assistance is referred to as a

A)prerequisite.
B)web-based course.
C)unique major.
D)minor.

Question 29

Any achievement that brings you closer to fulfilling your goals and dreams should be considered

A)a stepping-stone.
B)personal growth.
C)a success.
D)a future choice.

Question 30

What could be on your resume that is so specialized future employers may not understand it?

A)a unique major
B)a prerequisite
C)a minor
D)a web-based course

Question 31

Most students decide on their career before they choose a major.
One of the greatest sources of indecision in choosing a major stems from the mistaken notion that when you choose your major, you're also choosing a career.

Question 32

Transfer students can expect all courses or credits earned at their first institution to transfer to their new institution.
Transfer students may receive credit for courses earned at their first institution, but they may be required to take particular courses even if they already took them at their previous school.

Question 33

Your text suggests that you should periodically take stock of where you are in your studies. Briefly explain how it says you should do this, why it is important to do so, and what you should do as a result of your rethinking process.

Question 34

If you have officially enrolled in courses for next semester you have

A)registered.
B)drafted a personal schedule.
C)updated your transcript.
D)completed distance learning.

Question 35

Taking prerequisite courses is not necessary to be permitted to enroll in a course.
Take prerequisites seriously, because you will not be permitted to enroll in a course if you have not completed the prerequisite for it.

Question 36

As you are planning your fall schedule, helpful strategies include

A)consulting only the college course catalog.
B)concentrating only on university-wide requirements.
C)talking with her friends and fellow students about fun courses that they would recommend.
D)drafting a schedule that takes into consideration requirements, electives, and time commitments, plus how frequently courses that you need are offereD.Planning is the key to getting the classes you need when you need them. Taking the time to identify your next set of requirements and to plan your electives around it is always a good choice.

Question 37

When you meet with your adviser, what are some things you can do ahead of time to make sure your visit is useful? What can you do during the visit?

Question 38

A secondary specialization in a discipline that is different from your major is referred to as a

A)prerequisite.
B)web-based course.
C)unique major.
D)minor.

Question 39

If education is a lifelong enterprise, then you should

A)take as wide a variety of courses as possible.
B)realize that whatever major you choose, you can still take courses in other areas later.
C)put off choosing a major for as long as possible.
D)realize that choosing a major is choosing a lifelong career.

Question 40

In what ways can a college adviser help you in your college career?

Question 41

You are in your senior year and have signed up for a course that you have to take to graduate, but it is full. Briefly describe what you could do to remedy this situation.