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.
The move means the yearly academic calendar changes from three, 10-week quarters to two, 14-week semesters. Classes start a week earlier under the semester system and end in the spring about a month earlier. That means summer break will be about 17 weeks long. Students who are trying to graduate in four years will have one more class each term, but will have fewer classes overall. said Abraham. Instead of taking four classes a quarter, they will take five courses each semester.