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| Prerequisite / Co-requisite Information |
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| Q. What is a prerequisite, a co-requisite, or an advisory? |
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| A. A prerequisite, co-requisite, or departmental advisory is a limitation on enrollment in a particular class. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met before a course is taken, while a co-requisite is a course that must be taken at the same time as another course. a departmental advisory is a recommendation that should be met before taking a course, but is not required. If a course has a prerequisite / co-requisite, the prerequisite course can be taken either prior to enrolling in the desired course or concurrently with the desired course. |
| Q. What grade must I receive in a prerequisite course to show that I have met the requirement? |
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| A. To satisfy a prerequisite, you must have received a grade of "C" or better in the course. |
| Q. If I have not met the prerequisite, is there any possibility that I can take the course? |
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| A. If you have not met a prerequisite, it is possible to challenge the prerequisite. |
| Q. What is a prerequisite challenge? |
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A. A prerequisite challenge is a process that allows students to demonstrate that they can succeed in a course even though they have not met the prerequisite. According to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (55201), a student may challenge a prerequisite on one or more of the following grounds: - The student can demonstrate that he/she has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements.
- The student will be subject to an undue delay in attaining his / her educational goal as outlined in his /her Student Educational Plan (SEP) because the prerequisite or co-requisite course has not been made reasonably available.
- The prerequisite or co-requisite is discriminatory or is being applied in a discriminatory manner.
- The prerequisite or co-requisite has not been established in accordance with the district's approved process for establishing prerequisites or co-requisites or was established in violation of Title 5.
A Challenge consists of documentation that the student provides to show his / her ability to succeed in the course. It is the student's responsibility to provide information to support the challenge. |
| Q. What is the process for challenging a prerequisite? |
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A. A student should proceed as follows: - Prior to beginning of the semester or session, the student should go to the appropriate Academic Division Office to challenge a prerequisite or co-requisite. The Academic Division Office will provide consultation for the challenge process.
- The college is required to respond to a challenge within five working days. If the college does not give a decision within five working days, the student may stay in the class.
- The assessment process may be used to satisfy a prerequisite if the course placement recommended is equivalent to having completed the prerequisite course.
- If the prerequisite course has been successfully completed (with a "C" or better) at another college or university, the student must take an official copy of the college transcript to the Records Office ((AD/SS) Administrative Services / Student Services building, Room 100). A records clerk will verify that the course taken meets the prerequisite and will have this information entered into the system to remove the computer prerequisite block. An unofficial copy of the transcript may help before the official copy arrives; nevertheless, the official copy of the transcript must be in the SBVC Records Office no later than the Friday of the second week after the term starts.
- If a student successfully challenges a prerequisite, no college credit is given. Students who have sufficient knowledge and experience may be able to earn credit for a course through "Credit by Examination." (For more information on this topic, see the "Credit by Examination" page, the College Catalog or come to the Records Office.)
- A student MAY appeal a challenge decision by contacting the appropriate Academic Division Dean or the Dean of Student Support Services, (AD/SS) Administrative Services / Student Services building..
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