Important Terms
Advisory
When a course has an advisory, it means that a student is recommended to have a certain
preparation before entering the course. The preparation is considered advantageous
to a student's success in the course. Since the preparation is advised, but not required
to meet the condition before or in conjunction with enrollment in the course (i.e.,
eligibility for ENG-1A is recommended). The student will not be blocked from enrolling in a class if he/ she
does not meet the advisory.
Corequisite
When a course has a corequisite, it means that a student is required to take another
course concurrently with or prior to enrollment in the course. Knowing the information
presented in the corequisite course is considered necessary in order for a student
to be successful in the course (for example, completion of, or concurrent enrollment
in MAT-1A is required for PHY-4A).
Limitation on Enrollment
Restrictions that are stated in the course description such as “an audition or try
out" or eligibility for a program like Honors which requires a specific GPA and qualification
or completion of ENG-1A. All course prerequisites and corequisites will be enforced. This means that
a student's registration will be blocked if he/she does not have the required prerequisites and corequisites. Preparation scores for English, mathematics and reading will also
be enforced. Students who previously took the ASSET, APS, DTLS and/or MDTP test(s) and students
who unsuccessfully completed classes based on these test results must retest on the
ACCUPLACER assessment test or show proof of prerequisites.
Prerequisite
When a course has a prerequisite, it means that a student must have certain knowledge
to be successful in the course. The prior knowledge may be a skill type 40 wpm), an
ability (speak and write French fluently), a preparation level (placement test and prior academic background),
or successful completion of a course (grade of C or better or P). Completion of the
prerequisite is required prior to enrolling in the class. Successful completion of a prerequisite
requires a grade of C or better or P (Pass). D, F, FW (Fail, Did Not Withdraw), NP
(No Pass) or I are not acceptable. Instructions for validating prerequisites taken
at another college follow.
Verifying - Prerequisites/Corequisites
It is the student's responsibility to know and meet the course prerequisites and corequisites before attempting to register for the class. These are stated in the course descriptions within the Schedule of Classes and a current RCCD catalog. When the student has completed the prerequisite at another institution, the student must request that an official transcript (in a sealed envelope, dated within 90 days) be sent to RCCD Admissions and Records. Coursework must be listed on the original transcript. Coursework listed on a secondary transcript is not acceptable documentation. The student must also complete a Prerequisite Validation Request form requesting a review of prerequisites on that transcript before attempting to register for classes. The request form is available in our counseling offices.
It is imperative that students who have met prerequisites at other schools begin the
evaluation process immediately so that it is completed prior to the beginning of registration.
Students will not be able to register for courses for which the prerequisite has not
been validated.
Online (ONLN)
Online classes are distance education classes with no scheduled meeting days. Students will log in to Canvas and complete work regularly throughout the week. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
Regular Meeting (REG MEET)
Distance education classes with regular weekly meeting during scheduled days and times. Students will attend class online during the published course times. Additionally, students will log in to Canvas and complete work regularly throughout the week. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
Occasional Meeting (OCC MEET)
Distance education classes with occasional meetings during scheduled days and times. Students will occasionally attend class online during the published course times. Additionally, students will log in to Canvas and complete work regularly throughout the week. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
Face-to-Face (F2F)
Face-to-Face classes are in person and on-campus classes with weekly scheduled meeting days and times. Students will complete the semester on campus unless the college is ordered to discontinue face-to-face classes. If face-to-face and hybrid courses are discontinued due to COVID-19, alternative formats will be implemented.
Hybrid (HYB)
Hybrid classes are distance education courses combined with on-campus face to face classes that will meet on required scheduled meetings days and times unless the college is ordered to discontinue face-to-face classes. If face- to-face courses are discontinued, and the course cannot be completed through distance education, it will be cancelled. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
For more information on Canvas, Riverside Community College District's Learning Management System, please visit the Distance Education website.
Technology for Online Courses
A desktop or laptop computer with internet access should be the primary device used for online courses in Canvas. While Canvas can be used on mobile devices, such as tablets, Chromebooks, and cell phones, Canvas does not always function properly with mobile browsers, and there are features within Canvas that your instructor might use that do not appear in the Canvas app for mobile devices. In addition, some of the third-party applications that your instructor may have integrated in your Canvas course may not work on yo ur mobile device. There is limited mobile support for Canvas, so if you have a problem with Canvas using the mobile app, you may not be able to get help.
Your instructor may require that you take online proctored tests that use a webcam and microphone. Please check with your instructor to be sure that you are aware of hardware and software requirements for your course.