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Course Numbering System

American River College has a standardized course numbering system. The following numbers are designed to provide students with general information regarding the focus and intent of courses.

Course Number 1 to 99

Courses numbered 1 to 99 are credit courses that are considered developmental or basic skills and are not acceptable for the associate degree or transfer credit.

Course Number 100 to 299

Courses numbered 100 to 299 are applicable to an associate degree, but not transferable to a four-year institution.

Course Number 300 to 499

Courses numbered 300 to 499 are articulated for transfer with four-year institutions and are intended to meet major, general education, or elective credit requirements.