Pre-requisites are courses that must be successfully completed with a ‘C’ or better prior to registering for the next sequential course. For example, EN 102 and COM 101 are pre-requisites for all upper division courses (courses number 300 and above).
Aside from EN 102 and COM 101 as pre-requisites for all upper division courses, Pre-requisites are listed below the course descriptions in the General Catalog (www.chaminade.edu/catalog). See example below:
BU 324 Quantitative Methods in Business (3)
Each of the business disciplines uses quantitative information in its planning, operations, and performance evaluation. This course introduces students to a variety of methods and tools for using quantitative data effectively: linear programming, Bayes Decision Rules, forecasting, multiple regression, network models, utility measures and inventory models. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: MA 103, BU 224.
If that course is the only pre-requisite option and you are required to take the next sequential course, you will need to repeat the pre-requisite course and pass it with a ‘C’ or better before moving on.
It is highly recommended you successfully complete pre-requisite courses BEFORE taking the next sequential course because the pre-requisites help to prepare you for the rigor and content of the higher level course. However, if you can demonstrate the knowledge to fulfill the pre-requisites, you may get a Pre-Requisite Waiver form approved by the course instructor, Division Chair, and Associate Provost.
Although it is not recommended, it is possible to take a required course and its pre-requisite at the same time if the course instructor, Division Chair, and Associate Provost grant approval on a Pre-Requisite Waiver form.