Course Outlines | Course Repeatability | Credit by Exam | Course Numbering System | Catalog & Schedule
Course Outlines Click to view course outlines for UC and CSU transferable courses.
Course Repeatability Click to view a list of all repeatable courses, including the number of repeats allowable.
A student may not repeat a course for units toward graduation in which he/she has received a grade of “C” or higher.
If a student receives a grade of “D,” “F” or “NC,” the student may repeat the course once and receive a new grade; however, the listing of the original grade will remain on the student’s permanent record. The course repetition will be annotated on the transcript and all work will remain legible insuring a true and complete academic history. The units of the original course will not be counted toward graduation and will not be included in computing grade point average. To repeat a course, file a petition with the Admissions and Records Office. The repetition of course policy, applies to courses taken in other accredited colleges or universities and similar policies at other colleges and universities will be honored.
For more information see the current catalog.
Credit by Exam Click to view a list of courses available for credit by exam.
Petition for Credit by Examination
Eligibility:
- Credit by Examination may be granted only:
a. to a student who is admitted to Mendocino College.
b. to a student who has not earned college credit in more advanced subject
matter.
c. to a student who has met identified prerequisite(s)/corequisite(s).
Regulations:
- The student’s academic records shall be clearly annotated to reflect that the units and grade were earned by examination.
- Units earned under credit by examination shall not be counted in determining the 12 semester units of resident credit needed for Associate Degree.
- Units earned under credit by examination are not considered part of the student’s official program and will not be used for registration certification to Social Security, the Veterans Administration, or similar agencies.
- Credit by examination can only be taken for a letter grade with the exception of those courses designated for pass/no pass only. Courses taken for credit by examination meet major requirements, except those courses designated pass/no pass only.
- Courses where credit by examination is earned may not be repeated for credit by classroom attendance unless a substandard grade is earned (D, F or NC.) A grade of incomplete may not be assigned.
- Each course designated may be challenged only once. (Click here for current list.)
- A maximum of 12 units of credit may be earned by examination.
Procedure:
Student obtains Petition for Credit by Examination (available below) and completes Steps 1 and 2.
Student submits form to Admissions and Records for verification and payment of fees. Payment in full($39.00 per unit) is required at this time.
Admissions and Records Staff will forward the form to the Dean of Instruction for review. If approved, the form will be forwarded to the Instructor. If denied, the form will be returned to Admissions and Records and the student will be processed for a refund of the paid fees.
Instructor will contact student to schedule exam (if not already done in prior meeting), and once exam has been proctored will assign a letter grade (with the exception of those courses designated for Pass/No Pass only), indicate the final grade on the designated area of the petition along with the date and their signature, and return the petition to Admissions and Records who will poste the grade. The grade will be available immediately on WebAdvisor for the term.
A copy of the petition will be retained (scanned) in the Admissions and Records Office.
Petition for Credit by Exam (Adobe PDF)
Course Numbering System 1-14 Pre-Collegiate Non-Degree Credit
Courses which are developmental or remedial (pre-collegiate basic skills) and are not applicable for the Associate Degree and are not transferable.
15-49 Non-Degree Credit
Courses that prepare students for experiences in which the possession of “college level” skills may be desirable, but are not, strictly speaking, necessary for entry into an occupation or program of study. These courses are not applicable for the Associate Degree and are not transferable.
50-99 Degree Credit Non-Transfer
College level courses applicable for the non-transfer Associate Degree only. Courses are not recommended as transferable to the California State University system or University of California system or private colleges and universities.
100-199 Degree Credit Transfer-CSU
College level courses applicable for the Associate Degree. Courses intended to carry transfer credit to all baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in the California State University system and may transfer to the University of California system and most private colleges and universities.
200-299 Degree Credit Transfer — CSU and UC
College level courses applicable for the Associate Degree. Courses intended to carry transfer credit to all baccaulaureate degree-granting institutions in the University of California system as well as the California State University system and most private colleges and universities.
500-599 Non-Credit
Courses numbered 500-599 are offered on a non-credit basis. Regular attendance and participation are required. No grades or college credit are issued. See the Schedule of Classes for more detail.
18, 88, 188 Special Topics
Courses with these numbers are “special topics” courses. They follow all other rules noted above regarding degree applicability and transferability.
Course Catalog and Schedule To view the course catalog.
To view the schedule of classes.
Created: August 25, 2009 @ 04:06 PM
Last Modified: August 25, 2009 @ 05:05 PM
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