Squid are cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 304 species. Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. Squid, like cuttlefish, have eight arms arranged in pairs and two, usually longer, tentacles. Squid are strong swimmers and certain species can fly for short distances out of the water.
1 The summer semester is 10 weeks long with two 5-week mini-mesters offered as well. 2  Some courses are only available in a 10-week format. 3  The classes are accelerated and cover the same amount of content as the 16-week classes.
College Calendar 2015-2016. The academic year begins in September and ends in August of the following year. The major semesters, fall and spring, are 15 weeks in length. The fall semester begins in September, and the spring semester begins in January. Summer terms are held between May and August. This calendar reflects major term dates and activities scheduled primarily at the Main Campus and the Regional Centers.