The academic courses approved for study at Nassau Community College as of May 2006 are described in this section. Semester subject listings, prepared by the Registrar and available at registration periods, provide information regarding the availability of courses for specific periods. Courses are normally offered both fall and spring semesters unless otherwise noted at the end of the description. Courses are listed alphabetically and numerically by course prefix, with advanced courses bearing the higher numbers. The College reserves the right to place students in credit-bearing courses according to the results of the placement tests in English, reading and mathematics.