<p>Is it that the student could not get into a lab period, or could not get into the lab that he wanted becasue it conflicts with another class? I tend to believe that the latter woudl be the case (but then there may not be a story).</p>
<p>This is one of the main reasons why students need to go into registration knowing what requirements, prerequistites are needed are to obtain their degree and a list options in the event of a closed course. "In the even, I cannot get into Oceanography, I can take __<strong><em>, which will fulfill my </em></strong> requirements.</p>
<p>By the same token, college is a time of learning, and students, should not simply be punching their cards in terms of knocking out courses. They should not be afriaid to take something new.</p>
<p>If I remember correctly, almost have of the credits one needs to complete a degree are in liberal arts. They also need courses in the arts (which the Coltrane course could probably fill that requirement. Personally, I would be very interested in this course).</p>