1. relating to or characteristic of a father, esp in showing affection, encouragement, etc; fatherly. 2. (prenominal) related through the father: his paternal grandfather. 3. (Genetics) inherited or derived from the male parent.
Generally a 1 credit course meets once a week for 1 hour for 14 weeks , plus a 2 hour final ( 1 + 0 ) . A 3 credit course meets 3 hours a week for 14 weeks , plus a 2 hour final ( 3 + 0 ) . A science course for 4 credits typically meets for 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours for a 14 week semester plus a 2 hour final ( 3 + 3 ) . An Art course for 3 ...
So 2 to 3 hours per credit is an average, something to help you budget your time effectively. If you multiply that by 15 credit hours, the typical semester load for a college student, you get 30 to 45 hours of studying per week. Chances are you will find yourself on the lower end of that, however, especially if you have good study skills.