Several courses in the Life Sciences Department require completion of a prerequisite course (see table below).
| Desired Course | Prerequisite/s | Skills Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy 1 | English 1 | none |
| Physiology 3 |
Anatomy 1; AND Chem 19 (preferred), OR Chem 10, OR eligibility for Chem 11 |
Eligibility for English 1 |
| Microbiology 1 |
Phys 3 OR Biol 3 OR Biol 21; AND Chem 19 (preferred), OR Chem 10, OR Eligibility for Chem 11 |
Eligibility for English 1 |
| Biol 21 | Chem 11 | Eligibility for English 1 |
| Biol 22 | Chem 11 AND Biol 21 |
Chem 21; AND Eligibility for English 1 |
| Biol 23 | Biol 22 | Eligibility for English 1 |
If you have completed comparable prerequisites at an institution other than SMC, you must show proof of successful completion. Please follow the instructions below to request a prerequisite waiver:
Click the "Send Waiver Request" link below and include the following in your email:
- Complete name and SMC student ID number.
- The SMC course that you would like to enroll in.
- Names and course numbers of the courses you believe fulfill the prerequisite requirement.
- Scanned, unofficial transcripts from the school where the prerequisite was completed.
- Weblinks to official course descriptions or course outlines of the prerequisite course. (optional but recommended)
- Scanned syllabi (optional but recommended)
When all of these materials have been received, your waiver request will be considered, usually within two weeks. There can be a longer wait during the month prior to, and during, enrollment.
You will receive an email notification through your SMC student email address if/when your request has been approved and processed.
PLEASE NOTE: waiver requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please do not email or call prior to the two-week time frame, as that will not expedite the waiver processing.