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a number assigned to identify a course in a systematic manner - designates the department offering the course and the level of the course
A number that follows the course abbreviation in the subject code. For example, ENG101 is the subject code for English 101. Higher numbers usually indicate a more advanced course.
Refers to the four digit number which follows the category in the class schedule. The first number indicated what level the course is (0 = developmental or pre-collegiate, 1 = freshman level, and 2 = sophomore level). The fourth number tells how many credit hours the course is worth. For example, HIST 1483 is worth 3 credit hours. Click here for information on how to find your classrooms.
A four-digit numbering system used to designate each course at UALR. The first digit identifies the level of the course: 1 for freshman, 2 for sophomore, 3 for junior, 4 for senior, 5 and above for graduate-level courses. The second digit is the number of credit hours. The last two numbers are assigned by the department, sometimes arbitrarily and sometimes in a specific pattern, depending on the department. Thus, ENGL 2337 is a sophomore-level, three-credit-hour course.
combination of 8 digits or letters that identifies a course; e.g., 201-NYA-05 / 350-102-VA / 603-101-30
each class has a designated number that must be used during registration to insure proper class placement.
The three-numeral code that indicates a specific course. In general, 100 and 200 level courses are intended for freshmen and sophomores, respectively, and are referred to as lower division courses. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are for juniors and seniors, respectively, and are referred to as upper division courses. Courses above that number are for seniors and/or graduate students. Students may take courses at one level higher than their current classification unless they have permission from their faculty advisor to take a course at a higher level.
The four-digit code that specifies a particular course within a subject area. Each course is specified by a subject code and a course number.
the identifier accompanying a course name in the catalog and in the registration booklet (e.g. Art 110). In general, courses 100-299 are for first-year students and sophomores, and courses 300-499 are for junior and senior level students.
A three-digit number that identifies a specific course within each subject. EX: English classes may be numbered ENGL-121, ENGL-122, ENGL-201, etc.
A three-digit system used to identify each course within an academic area. The first digit identifies the level of the course: 1 for freshman, 2 for sophomore, 3 for junior, 4 for senior, and those 5 and above for graduate-level courses. The last two digits are the unique identifiers for each course at the assigned level.
Colleges may number their courses in different ways, but most use a 100 - 400 levels for undergraduate classes. Those at the 100-level often are introductory survey classes while the upper level courses cover subjects in a narrower focus but in greater detail. Many upper-level courses have other courses as prerequisites.
Used in conjunction with a prefix name and quarter/year, it identifies a specific course. The first digit usually serves to identify subject matter level. Course numbers are usually grouped into the following categories: LOWER DIVISION: 100 - 299 UPPER DIVISION: 300 - 499 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL: 500+ OR 500 - 599, 600 - 800
courses are designated by four characters. The first character signifies the level of the course. Where all four characters are numeric, the last three are used by academic units to indicate various information such as course sequence and area of study. Where the last character is alphabetic, the letter: or identifies a linked course. No credits or points are given until the "B" part is completed. identifies an English course that does not carry credit towards a degree, diploma or certificate. identifies a foundation course that is intended to remedy a specific academic weakness and does not carry credit towards a degree, diploma or certificate. identifies a course in either a work term in a co-operative program or a special project in certain of the professional schools and faculties and may or may not be assigned credit hours. identifies a course which represents an entire semester's work and carries 15 credit hours.
Numbers assigned to courses to show their level of difficulty or depth/breadth of study. A 100-level course is less difficult or broader in scope than a 200-level courses.
A three-digit number, for both credit and non-credit courses, following the subject designator, that identifies a specific course within a subject area; e.g., ENGL- 101, Craft of Composition; BIOL- 210, Human Anatomy and Physiology 1; TEC- 283, Introduction to JavaScript.
numbers assigned to courses to show their depth and breadth of study and are used when registering for classes.
Three-digit number that follows a departmental abbreviation used to identify a course, for example ENG 111. The course number is an indication of course level.
The number used with the course abbreviation to refer to a specific course; for example, "ENGL 110."
The number that appears in the Stony Brook course catalog (e.g., 131, for PHY 131.)