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Explanation of Course Numbers

The course coding scheme consists of the following components:

 DD NNNN SS TT GG

  • DD = Department (2 digits)

  • NNNN = Course Number (4 digits)

  • SS = Section Number (2 digits)

  • TT = Meeting Type (2 digits)

  • GG = Group (2 digits)

 Department Code and Course Number codes can be found in the catalog course listings.

 Section Number Codes

  • Section Number Designation (01-99)

 Meeting Type Codes

  • RF – Residential Focus Session Course

  • IP – In Person Course

  • OS – Online Synchronous Course

  • OA – Online Asynchronous Course

  • HY – Hybrid Course

  • TR – Travel Course

  • IS – Independent Study

 Group Codes

  • HP - Hidden Parent Course (Not visible to students)

  • MC - Main Course (Used for a course with only one possible delivery modality)

  • IA, IB, IC, In Person Groups of a Main Course

  • SA, SB, SC, Synchronous Online Groups of a Main Course

  • ZA, ZB, ZC, Asynchronous Online Groups of a Main Course

RFS Extended Sessions 

RFS extended session information is not included in the course number. Extended session information can be found in the RFS course schedule.