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Q. I'm just finishing up CS 149. What should I take next semester? | Q. I'm just finishing up CS 149. What should I take next semester? | ||
- | A. CS 159 and CS 227. See our [[https:// | + | A. CS 159 and CS 227. See our [[https:// |
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+ | A. One of your graduation requirements is to take three CS electives. Another graduation requirement is to take a minimum of 120 credits. Your GenEds account for about 41 and your CS major requirements count for around 52. That leaves around 27 credits to hit the 120 mark. You might have brought in credits through Dual Enrollment or AP Test credit that count toward your 120 credit requirement. | ||
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+ | Whatever the amount of credits you have remaining you need to take courses to meet the 120 credit minimum - these courses are called " | ||
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+ | The 120 credit requirement is a hard requirement: | ||
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Q. I just finished CS 240 or 261. What should I take next semester? | Q. I just finished CS 240 or 261. What should I take next semester? | ||
- | A. Whichever of the two that you haven' | + | A. Whichever of the two that you haven' |
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Q. Can you give me an **override into CS xxx**? I need it to graduate! | Q. Can you give me an **override into CS xxx**? I need it to graduate! | ||
- | A. If you absolutely need a specific course to graduate *this* semester, talk to the undergraduate program coordinator--they are the only person who can give you an override. | + | A. If you absolutely need a specific course to graduate *this* semester, talk to the undergraduate program coordinator, Dr. Buchholz (buchhofp@jmu.edu) |
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- | Q. I have a lot of **extra class slots** in my last two years. What should I do? | + | Q. I have a lot of space for **electives**. What should I do? |
- | A. Congratulations! You've been on top of things and are well-positioned | + | A. Yes, the CS Major isn't that big, credit-wise, so you're in a good position |
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+ | Or -- since you're already doing the hard thing by pursuing a CS major -- maybe your minor could just focus on a passion or explore an exciting topic. What are you interested in? JMU is a liberal arts college and you should take advantage of that. | ||
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A. We generally do not. On occasion, a faculty member may decide to offer one during the summer session, but that does not happen often and only for particular courses. We never offer courses during Maymester. | A. We generally do not. On occasion, a faculty member may decide to offer one during the summer session, but that does not happen often and only for particular courses. We never offer courses during Maymester. | ||
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+ | Q. I'm taking a prerequisite class over the summer; can I get an override into the CS course now? | ||
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+ | A. No. If you're taking, for example, MATH 231 over the summer, we will not give you an override into the CS course it is a prerequisite for (CS 240). You will not be able to enroll in the CS course until we know the final grade you made in the prerequisite class. That means the CS course you want might be filled up before you are able to enroll. | ||
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+ | Q. My enrollment is tomorrow and I'm worried that [insert CS class] is going to fill up before I'm able to enroll. Is there anything you can do to ensure that I get a seat? | ||
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+ | A. No. We do not offer preemptive overrides or guarantee seats in advance of your enrollment. If you can't get a seat, get on the waitlist. That's the only thing to do. | ||
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