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The Core Curriculum is designed to give all graduating students the opportunity to acquire a general knowledge of study areas that traditionally have been regarded as basic to a university education. This general knowledge base requires study in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, mathematics, humanities, visual and performing arts, and the tools of language and thought. The curriculum com-plies with 1997 Texas legislation requiring each state-supported institution to establish a “core curriculum…in the liberal arts, humanities, sciences, and political, social, and cultural history.”

Students should reference college and department degree requirements when choosing Core Curriculum courses.

A. Communication: 9 hours

Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to demonstrate the ability to specify audience and purpose and make appropriate communication choices

1. Written—English rhetoric, composition: 6 hours The objective of a communication component of a core curriculum is to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose in a style appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience.
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
ENGL 1301	Essentials of College Rhetoric	ENGL 1301
ENGL 1302	Advanced College Rhetoric	ENGL 1302
In addition to the 6 hours of composition and rhetoric, a writing-across-the-curriculum requirement includes 6 hours of writing intensive courses in each degree plan.
2. Oral—Speech: 3 hours Oral communication means the basic skills acquired in speaking and listening effectively and critically.
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
CFAS 2300	Communication, Civility, and Ethics
CHE 2306	Exposition of Technical Information
COMS 1300	Introduction to Communication Studies	SPCH 1311
COMS 2300	Public Speaking	SPCH 1315
COMS 3358	Business and Professional Communication
ENGR 2331	Professional Communication for Engineers
MGT 3373	Managerial Communication

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B. Mathematics (Logic, college-level algebra or equivalent, finite math,
statistics, calculus or above): 6 hours (at least 3 of which must be mathematics)

The objective of the mathematics component of the core curriculum is to develop a quantitatively literate college graduate. Every college graduate should be able to apply basic mathematical tools in the solution of real-world problems.
Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative and logical skills to solve problems.
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
AAEC 3401	Agricultural Statistics
MATH 1300^	Contemporary Mathematics	MATH 1332
MATH 1320^	College Algebra	MATH 1314
MATH 1321	Trigonometry	MATH 1316
MATH 1330†	Intro to Mathematical Analysis I	MATH 1324
MATH 1331	Intro to Mathematical Analysis II	MATH 1325
MATH 1351	Calculus I	MATH 2313, 2413, 2417, 2513, 2517
MATH 1352	Calculus II	MATH 2314, 2414, 2419, 2519
MATH 1420^	College Algebra With Review	MATH 1414
MATH 1430†	Introductory Mathematical Analysis With Review
MATH 1550	Precalculus	MATH 2412
MATH 2300	Statistical Methods	MATH 1342, 1442, 2305, 2342, 2442
MATH 2345	Introduction to Statistics with Application to Business
MATH 2350	Calculus III	MATH 2315, 2415
MATH 2360	Linear Algebra	MATH 2318, 2418
MATH 2370	Elementary Analysis I	MATH 1350
MATH 2371	Elementary Analysis II
PHIL 2310	Logic
PSY 3400	Statistical Methods
^ Only one of these three can be used to fulfill Core requirements. † Cannot receive credit for both MATH 1330 and 1430.

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C. Natural Sciences: 8 hours (related 1-hour laboratory course must
accompany 3-hour lecture courses )

The objective of the study of the natural sciences component of a core curriculum is to enable the student to understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to enable the student to understand the bases for building and testing theories. The natural sciences investigate the phenomena of the physical world.
Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to explain some of the major concepts in the natural sciences and demonstrate an understanding of scientific approaches to problem solving, including ethics.
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
ANSC 3404	Consumer Selection and Utilization of Meat Products
ANTH 2300	Physical Anthropology	ANTH 2301**
ANTH 2100	Physical Anthropology Laboratory	ANTH 2101
ASTR 1400	Solar System Astronomy	PHYS 1411
ASTR 1401	Stellar Astronomy	PHYS 1412
ATMO 1300	Introduction to Atmospheric Science	GEOL 1347, 1447
ATMO 1100	Atmospheric Science Laboratory	GEOL 1147, 1447
BIOL 1305	Ecology and Environmental Problems	BIOL 2306, 2406 ENVR 1301, 1401
BIOL 1113	Environmental Problems Laboratory	BIOL 2106, 2406 ENVR 1301, 1401
BIOL 1401	Biology of Plants	BIOL 1411
BIOL 1402	Biology of Animals	BIOL 1413
BIOL 1403	Biology I	BIOL 1406
BIOL 1404	Biology II	BIOL 1407
CHEM 1305	Chemistry and Society I	CHEM 1305
CHEM 1105	Experimental General Chemistry I (Laboratory)	CHEM 1105
CHEM 1306	Chemistry and Society II	CHEM 1307
CHEM 1106	Experimental General Chemistry II (Laboratory)	CHEM 1107
CHEM 1307	Principles of Chemistry I	CHEM 1311
CHEM 1107	Principles of Chemistry I (Laboratory)	CHEM 1111
CHEM 1308	Principles of Chemistry II	CHEM 1312
CHEM 1108	Principles of Chemistry II (Laboratory)	CHEM 1112
GEOG 1401	Physical Geography	GEOG 1301**
GEOL 1303	Physical Geology	GEOL 1303
GEOL 1101	Physical Geology Laboratory	GEOL 1103, 1403
GEOL 1304	Historical Geology	GEOL 1304, 1404
GEOL 1102	Historical Geology Laboratory	GEOL 1104, 1404
GEOL 1350	History of Life
GEOL 1105	History of Life Laboratory
HONS 2405	Honors Integrated Science I
HONS 2406	Honors Integrated Science II
NS 1410	Science of Nutrition
PHYS 1401	Physics for Nonscience Majors	PHYS 1410
PHYS 1403	General Physics I	PHYS 1401
PHYS 1404	General Physics II	PHYS 1402
PHYS 1406	Physics of Sound and Music
PHYS 1408	Principles of Physics I	PHYS 2425
PHYS 2401	Principles of Physics II	PHYS 2426
PSS 1411	Principles of Horticulture	HORT 1401 AGRI 1415
PSS 2330	Urban Soils
PSS 2130	Urban Soils Laboratory
PSS 2401	Introductory Entomology	AGRI 1413
ZOOL 2402	Human Anatomy and Physiology
ZOOL 2403	Human Anatomy	BIOL 2401
**Does not include lab course

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D. Technology and Applied Science: 3 hours

The objective of the study of the technology and applied science component of a core curriculum is to enable the student to understand how profoundly scientific and technological developments affect society and the environment. Human nutrition, the world’s environment, and energy problems are all viewed as critical to one’s understanding of and interactions with today’s world.
Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to demonstrate understanding of how technology and applied science affects society and the environment and to demonstrate understanding of the relationship of ethics and technology.
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
AGED 3302	Transfer of Agricultural Technology
ANSC 1401	General Animal Science	AGRI 1419
ANSC 2303	Care and Management of Companion Animals
ART 3362	Technology in the Visual Arts
ATMO 2301	Weather, Climate, and Human Activities
ATMO 3301	General Meteorology
CE 1130	Civil Engineering Seminar I
CE 1305	Engineering Analysis I
CHE 1305	Engineering Analysis I
CHEM 3305	Organic Chemistry I
CLAS 3304	Ancient Technology
CS 1300	Computers and Modern Society	COSC 1300
CS 1412	Programming Principles II	COSC 1437
CTEC 1312	Construction Methods
CTEC 2301	Surveying and Surveys	ENGR 1307
EE 1305	Introduction to Engineering and Computer Programming
EDIT 2318	Computing and Information Technology
EDIT 3318	Applications of Technology in Education
EMC 3300	Electronic Media and Society
EMC 3310	Introduction to Electronic Media and Communications
ENGR 1315	Introduction to Engineering
FDSC 2300	Principles of Food Technology	AGRI 1329
FDSC 2302	Elementary Analysis of Foods
FDSC 3303	Food Sanitation
GEOG 3300	Geographic Information Systems (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
GEOG 3360	Technology and the Human Landscape
GEOL 3323	Environmental Geology
GEOL 3428	GIS in Natural Science and Engineering
GTEC 1312	Alternating and Direct Current Technology	ENGT 1409
HONS 1302	Honors First-Year Seminar in Science
HONS 3302	Honors Seminar in Sciences
ID 4383	Computer-Aided Drafting for Interior Designers II
IE 1305	Engineering Analysis
IE 3351	Manufacturing Engineering I (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
IE 4363	Work and Product Safety Engineering (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
ISQS 3344	Introduction to Production and Operations Management
MATH 3430	Computational Techniques for Science and Mathematics
ME 1315	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
ME 2322	Engineering Thermodynamics I
MUSI 3341	Introduction to Technology for Musicians
NHH 1302	Introductory Fieldcraft
NRM 2301	Introductory Wildlife	AGRI 2330
NRM 2302	The Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources
NRM 2305	Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries
NRM 2307	The Diversity of Life
NRM 4314	Watershed Planning
NS 2310	Principles of Food Preparation	HECO 1315
PETR 1305	Engineering Analysis I
PFP 2310	Technological Application in Personal Financial Planning
PHYS 1305	Engineering Physics Analysis I
PSS 1321	Agronomic Plant Science	AGRI 1307, 1407
PSS 2311	Vegetable Crops (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
PSS 2312	Propagation Methods
PSS 2432	Principles and Practices in Soils
SOC 3352	Technology and Society
THA 3304	Principles of Theatrical Lighting

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E. Humanities: 3 hours

The objective of the humanities in a core curriculum is to expand the student’s knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature and philosophy, students will engage in critical analysis and develop an appreciation of the humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society.
Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to think critically and demonstrate an understanding of the possibility of multiple interpretations, cultural contexts, and values.
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
ANTH 3323	Religion and Culture
ANTH 3325	Anthropological Folklore
ANTH 3351	Language and Culture
ASL 3312	Introduction to Deaf Culture and Linguistics
ARCH 2311	History of World Architecture c. 3000 BC to c. 1600 AD	ARCH 1301
CLAS 3302	Classical Mythology
CLAS 3303	Sports and Public Spectacles in the Ancient World
CLAS 3320	The World of Greece
CLAS 3330	The World of Rome
CLAS 3350	Comparative Mythology
COMS 3311	Rhetoric in Western Thought
COMS 3318	Persuasion and Social Movements
ENGL 2305	Introduction to Poetry
ENGL 2306	Introduction to Drama
ENGL 2307	Introduction to Fiction
ENGL 2308	Introduction to Nonfiction
ENGL 2351	Introduction to Creative Writing	ENGL 2307, 2308
ENGL 2388	Introduction to Film Studies
ENGL 2391	Introduction to Critical Writing
ENGR 4392	Engineering Ethics and Its Impact on Society
FREN 3302	Major French Writers
FREN 3390	French Culture
GERM 3301	German Culture and Society
GERM 3304	Introduction to Literature
GERM 3306	Contemporary Germany
GERM 3312	Literature of the Holocaust
GERM 3313	Northern Myths and Legends
HIST 1300	Western Civilization I	HIST 2311
HIST 1301	Western Civilization II	HIST 2312
HIST 2322	World History to 1500	HIST 2321
HIST 2323	World History Since 1500	HIST 2322
HIST 3341	Women in European Civilization (WS 3341)*
HIST 4327	Gender, Race, and Class in United States Law (WS 4327)*
HIST 4374	Love, Death, and Magic in Europe, 1500-1800 (WS 4374)*
HONS 1301	Honors First-Year Seminar in Humanities
HONS 2311	Seminar in International Affairs
HONS 3301	Honors Seminar in Humanities
HUM 2301	The Western Intellectual Tradition I	HUMA 1301
HUM 2302	The Western Intellectual Tradition II	HUMA 1302
ITAL 3390	Italian Cinema
JOUR 3350	History of American Journalism
LAIS 2300	Latin America and Iberia: An Interdisciplinary Introduction
LAIS 3300	Topics in Latin American and Iberian Studies
LAIS 4300	Seminar in Latin American and Iberian Studies
LARC 3302	Development of Landscape Architecture
NHH 1301	The Natural History Tradition
PHIL 2300	Beginning Philosophy	PHIL 1301
PHIL 2320	Introduction to Ethics	PHIL 2306
PHIL 2350	World Religions and Philosophy	PHIL 1304
PHIL 3301	Classical Greek Philosophy
PHIL 3302	Asian Philosophy
PHIL 3303	Modern European Philosophy
PHIL 3304	Existentialism and Phenomenology
PHIL 3320	Introduction to Political Philosophy  (POLS 3331)*
PHIL 3322	Biomedical Ethics
PHIL 3324	Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 3332	Feminism and Philosophy
PHIL 3341	Philosophy of Literature
PHIL 3342	Philosophy and Film
PHIL 4333	Comparative Epistemology
POLS 3331	Introduction to Political Philosophy (PHIL 3320)* (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
POLS 3332	Modern Political Theory (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
POLS 3333	Contemporary Political Theory (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
PORT 3307	Luso-Brazilian Civilization and Literature
RUSN 3301	Russian Civilization Through Literature in the 19th Century
RUSN 3302	20th Century Russian Civilization Through Literature in Translation
RUSN 3304	Russian Culture
SLAV 3301	The Vampire in East European and Western Culture
SPAN 3306	Introduction to Hispanic Life and Culture
SPAN 3307	Introduction to Hispanic Literatures
SPAN 3344	Mexican Life and Culture
SPAN 3390	Hispanic Culture and Civilization
SPAN 3391	Hispanic Film in Translation
SPAN 3392	Hispanic Literature in Translation
TURK 3307	Turkish Culture
VPA 3301	Critical Issues in Arts and Culture
WS 2300	Introduction to Women’s Studies
WS 3341	Women in European Civilization (HIST 3341)*
WS 4327	Gender, Race, and Class in U.S. Law (HIST 4327)*
WS 4374	Love, Death, and Magic in Europe 1500–1800 (HIST 4374)*
*Cross-listed courses: Cannot receive credit for both courses.

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F. Visual and Performing Arts: 3 hours

The objective of the visual and performing arts in a core curriculum is to expand the student’s knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as the visual and performing arts, students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments, and develop an appreciation for arts as fundamental to the health and survival of any society.
Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to construct, present, and defend critical and aesthetic judgments of works in the creative arts.
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
ARCH 1412	Architectonics Studio	ARCH 1303, 1304
ART 1302	Design Introduction	ARTS 1311
ART 1303	Drawing Introduction	ARTS 1316
ART 1309	Art Appreciation	ARTS 1301, 1313
ART 1310	Art History Survey I	ARTS 1303
ART 2311	Art History Survey II	ARTS 1304
DAN 3313	Dance History
DAN 4301	World Dance Forms
EMC 3308	Visual Communications
HONS 1304	Honors First-Year Seminar in Fine Arts
HONS 2302	European Fine Arts
HONS 2314	Honors Seminar in International Cinema
HONS 3304	Honors Seminar in Fine Arts
LARC 1401	Landscape Architecture Drawing and Drafting
MUAP 1123	Group Keyboard Instruction I	MUSI 1114, 1181
MUAP 1124	Group Keyboard Instruction II	MUSI 1115, 1182
MUAP 2123	Group Keyboard Instruction III	MUSI 2114, 2181
MUAP 2124	Group Keyboard Instruction IV	MUSI 2115, 2182
MUAP 3205	Jazz Improvisation
MUEN 3101	Choir
MUEN 3102	Music Theatre
MUEN 3103	Band
MUEN 3104	Orchestra
MUEN 3105	Jazz Ensemble
MUEN 3106	Small Ensemble
MUEN 3110	Medium Ensemble
MUEN 3201	University Choir
MUEN 3202	Music Theatre
MUEN 3203	Band
MUEN 3204	Orchestra
MUHL 1308	Music in Western Civilization	MUSI 1306, 1307
MUHL 3304	History of Jazz
MUHL 3310	History of Rock and Roll
MUSI 2301	Essential Elements of Music	MUSI 1304
MUTH 1300	Songwriting
SPAN 4392	The Play in Spanish
THA 2301	Introduction to Acting	DRAM 1351
THA 2302	Principles of Acting I
THA 2303	Theatre Appreciation	DRAM 1310
THA 2304	Introduction to Cinema	DRAM 2366

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G. Social and Behavioral Sciences: 15 hours

The objective of a social and behavioral science component of a core curriculum is to increase the student’s knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity.

Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to demonstrate the ability to assess critically claims about social issues, human behavior, and diversity in human experiences.

 

1. U.S. History: 6 hours
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
HIST 2300	History of the U.S. to 1877	HIST 1301
HIST 2301	History of the U.S. Since 1877	HIST 1302
HIST 3310	History of Texas
HIST 3323	HIstory of Women in America (WS 3323)*
WS 3323	History of Women in America (HIST 3323)*
*Cross-listed courses: Cannot receive credit for both courses.
Juniors and seniors may fulfill this requirement by completing 6 hours from the following American history courses:
HIST 3313	The Old South
HIST 3314	The South Since the Civil War
HIST 3321	Twentieth Century American West
HIST 3330	The Vietnam War
HIST 3331	HIstory of the United States Military Affairs to 1900
HIST 3332	History of the United States Military Affairs Since 1900
2. Political Science: U.S. and Texas – 6 hours
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
POLS 1301	American Government, Organization	GOVT 2301, 2305
POLS 2302	American Public Policy	GOVT 2302, 2306
Students who earn an AP score of 3 or better or a grade of A or B in POLS 1301 may substitute in place of POLS 2302 one of the following upper-level courses:
POLS 3323	Legislation
POLS 3325	Political Parties
POLS 3326	Women in Politics (WS 3326)*
POLS 3327	The American Presidency
POLS 3339	Religion and Politics
POLS 3340	Fiscal Administration
POLS 3341	The Administrative Process
POLS 3346	Public Policy Analysis
POLS 3350	Criminal Process
POLS 3351	The Judicial Process
POLS 3352	Constitutional Law–Powers
POLS 3353	Constitutional Law–Limitations
POLS 3360	United States Foreign Policy
WS 3326	Women in Politics (POLS 3326)*
*Cross-listed courses: Cannot receive credit for both courses.
3. Individual or Group Behavior: 3 hours
TTU Course		Texas Common Course Number
AAEC 2305	Fundamentals of Agricultural and Applied Economics	AGRI 2317
ADRS 3325	Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery
ADV 4313	International Advertising
ANTH 1301	Understanding Multicultural America
ANTH 2301	Introduction to Archeology	ANTH 2302
ANTH 2302	Cultural Anthropology	ANTH 2351
ANTH 3305	Anthropological Linguistics
ANTH 3306	Women in Culture and Society (WS 3306)*
ANTH 3315	Health, Medicine, and Culture
ANTH 3371	Peoples of the Southwest
ARCH 1311	Design, Environment, and Society	ARCH 1311
ART 3311	Native American Arts (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
ART 4315	Arts of Pre-Columbian America (To Be Deleted from Core Fall 2010)
COMS 1301	Interpersonal Communication	SPCH 1318
COMS 2350	Introduction to Communication Disorders
COMS 3313	Persuasion
COMS 3331	Nonverbal Communication
COMS 3332	Intercultural Communication
COMS 3334	Gender and Communication (WS 3312)*
COMS 3353	Small Group Communication
COMS 3355	Communication in Organizations
COMS 3356	Leadership and Communication
ECO 2301	Principles of Economics I	ECON 2302
ECO 2302	Principles of Economics II	ECON 2301
ECO 2305	Principles of Economics
EDEL 2300	Schools, Society, and Diversity
EDSE 2300	Schools, Society, and Diversity
ESS 3352	Gender Issues in Sports
ESS 3354	Sport in World Cultures
GEOG 2300	Introduction to Human Geography	GEOG 1302
GEOG 2351	Regional Geography of the World	GEOG 1303
GEOG 3337	Economic Geography
HDFS 2303	Life Span Human Development	PSYC 2311, 2312, 2314
HDFS 2322	Partnering: The Development of Intimate Relationships
HDFS 3301	Theories of Human Development and the Family
HDFS 3321	Human Sexuality Through Family Life Cycle (WS 3321)*
HDFS 3322	The Family in the Community
HDFS 3331	Parenting
HDFS 3332	Aging in the Family
HLTH 1305	Human Sexuality (WS 1305)*	SOCI 2306 PSYC 2306
HLTH 2302	Environmental Health and Awareness
HLTH 3325	Health Concerns in Chemical Dependencies
HONS 1303	Honors First-Year Seminar in Social Studies
HONS 3303	Honors Seminar in Social Sciences
IE 3301	Engineering Economic Analysis
JOUR 4330	Public Opinion and Propaganda
MCOM 1300	Introduction to Mass Communication	COMM 1307
NS 4380	Cultural Aspects of Food
PFP 3301	Personal and Family Finance
PHIL 3321	Philosophy of Law
PHIL 3331	Philosophy of Social and Human Sciences
POLS 3326	Women in Politics (WS 3326)*
POLS 3341	The Administrative Process
POLS 3351	The Judicial Process
POLS 3361	International Politics
POLS 3371	Comparative Politics
PSY 1300	General Psychology	PSYC 2301
PSY 2301	Child Psychology	PSYC 2308, 2309, 2310
SOC 1301	Introduction to Sociology	SOCI 1301
SOC 1320	Current Social Problems	SOCI 1306
SOC 2331	The Sociology of Marriage (WS 2331)*	SOCI 2301
SOC 3324	American Minority Problems
SOC 3325	Gendered Lives (WS 3325)*
SOC 3327	Sociology of Law and Policing
SOC 3331	Sociology of the Family (WS 3331)*
SOC 3332	Sociology of Bureaucracy
SOC 3335	Family Violence
SOC 3337	Inequality in America (WS 3337)*
SOC 3368	Sociology of Deviance
SOC 3383	Alcohol, Drugs, and Society
SOC 3393	Development of Sociological Theory
SOC 3394	Contemporary Sociological Theories
SW 2301	Introduction to Social Work	SOCW 2361
SW 3311	Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Systems
WS 1305	Human Sexuality (HLTH 1305)*
WS 2331	Sociology of Marriage (SOC 2331)*	SOCI 2301
WS 3306	Women in Culture and Society (ANTH 3306)*
WS 3312	Gender and Communication (COMS 3334)*
WS 3321	Human Sexuality Through Family Life Cycle (HDFS 3321)*
WS 3325	Gendered Lives (SOC 3325)*
WS 3326	Women in Politics (POLS 3326)*
WS 3331	Sociology of the Family (SOC 3331)*
WS 3337	Inequality in America (SOC 3337)*
WS 4399	Women’s Studies Seminar
*Cross-listed courses: cannot receive credit for both courses.

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