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Course Styles
Different courses have different styles. When planning your schedule, keep in mind the different styles. Balance your schedule by varying your classes - don't overload on any one course style.
Lecture-Discussion
Psychology, sociology, economics, history, and literature are examples of this category. Classes are based upon lectures and require you to do outside reading. The number of tests may vary and your final grade is often based on two or three exams.
Interactive
Art, music, drama, and speech are examples of this category and require active participation. A strong emphasis is placed on individual study and self-paced learning. There are usually few tests and a large portion of your grade is determinde by your attendance and involvement with the material.
Constant Dicipline
Mathematics, English composition, foreign languages, accounting, science, and art are examples of this category. The course work in these classes builds on previous class assignments. In order to understand the material, you must attend class regularly, complete your assignments, and study daily.
Labs
Foreign language and the bioloical and physical sciences usually have a one-credit lab components in addition to class time. Your lab grade will either be averaged into your course grade or be separate. You should take the lab in the same semester that you take the corresponding class. No more than two labs in one semester are recommended.