Complete Test Bank Chapter 8 Choosing Your Courses and Major

1.

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

2.

A prerequisite is a 
 

3.

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? 
 

4.

A transcript is a 
 

5.

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

6.

The college catalog is a(n) 
 

7.

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

8.

The registrar is the 
 

9.

Which of the following statements is true? 
 

10.

Prerequisites for Anatomy 200 
 

11.

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

12.

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? 
 

13.

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

14.

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

15.

College courses that are not required are known as 
 

16.

Electives are referred to as 
 

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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

20.

Service learning courses are courses that 
 

21.

As you are planning your fall schedule, helpful strategies include 
 

22.

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

23.

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

24.

If education is a lifelong enterprise, then you should 
 

25.

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

26.

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 
 

27.

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

28.

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

29.

Which of the following requirements do you need to fulfill in order to graduate? Click all that apply. 
 
____  all electives of personal interest to you
____  a minimum number of arts credits
____  the college-wide requirements
____  the requirements for your major
____  the requirements for your division

30.

You have a meeting scheduled with the registrar to discuss the schedule of your courses. What else can you expect the registrar to help you with? Click all that apply. 
 
____  retaining official documents
____  maintaining your grades
____  telling you what to major in
____  maintaining your transcripts
____  paying your tuition

31.

Which of the following are benefits you can expect to receive when participating in service-learning courses? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Get a part-time job with a nonprofit organization.
____  Gain experience that will make you a more desirable job candidate.
____  Learn more about yourself and what your strengths and weaknesses are.
____  Get recognition as a local hero.
____  Learn useful skills that can be helpful in your career.

32.

What should you do to avoid difficulties with scheduling or grading? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Attend the courses you want regardless if you're enrolled.
____  Look over the courses you're enrolled in to make sure they're accurate.
____  When dropping a class, just stop attending.
____  Ensure you're actually formally registered for the appropriate courses.
____  If there are any issues, correct them immediately.

33.

If the courses you need to take are unavailable, what steps can you take to improve your situation? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Consider taking online learning courses.
____  Talk with your adviser.
____  Focus on finding a creative solution to your problem.
____  Attend the courses anyway.
____  Stop going to school until the classes you need are available.

34.

Which of the following actions should students take when they receive a poor grade on an assignment or in a class? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Assume that topic of study isn't for them.
____  Take responsibility for and reflect on their academic disappointments.
____  Change majors.
____  Consider why something went wrong, analyze what they could have done or avoided doing, and seek ways to prevent a similar outcome.
____  Remember that success is a process.

35.

You are in your first year of college and have no idea what major you should pursue. What is the best thing for you to do? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Enjoy the fact that you are uncommitted.
____  Choose a general education major.
____  Focus on your interests so that you can narrow down your choices.
____  Seek help from a career center or college counselor.
____  Choose a major based on the subjects in which you did well in high school.

36.

You know clearly what you want to do, but it doesn't fit within a single existing major at your choice of college. What should you do? Click all actions that you could realistically take. 
 
____  Consider a double major.
____  Consider inventing your own major.
____  Consider majoring in one field and minoring in another.
____  Consider dropping out of college to take a job.
____  Consider transferring to another school.

37.

Transfer students can expect all courses or credits earned at their first institution to transfer to their new institution. 
 
True    False

38.

College catalogs are considered legal documents that offer you a contract. 
 
True    False

39.

Most students decide on their career before they choose a major. 
 
True    False

40.

Taking prerequisite courses is not necessary to be permitted to enroll in a course. 
 
True    False

41.

In courses with a service-learning component, you engage in community service activities, but you do not receive course credit for the experience. 
 
True    False

42.

Registering is the formal act of enrolling in courses. 
 
True    False

43.

If you have to add a course after you have already registered, you will usually need to fill out a special form. 
 
True    False

44.

Meeting your major requirements is the same as meeting graduation requirements. 
 
True    False

45.

Your college adviser is ultimately responsible for your academic career. 
 
True    False

46.

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? 
 

47.

To avoid registration errors, briefly describe what you should do when you receive your official course schedule. What should you do if you find an error? 
 

48.

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

49.

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. 
 

50.

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.