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Chapter 2: Terminology

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Master Schedule Key

  • Select: SR=Seats Remaining, C=Closed, NR=Not available for registration
  • CRN: Course Reference Number; the five-digit number used to identify a specific section of a course when registering ex: 23743 ENG 101-016 (click on the course CRN to find course description, required prerequisites, textbook list and other important course information)
  • Course: Identifies the course subject, course number and section—ex: ENG 101 016 = English 101, section 016
  • Campus: BC= Brighton Campus, DCC=Downtown Campus, ATC=Applied Tech Center, PSTF= Public Safety Training Facility, SLN = Online, OFC=Off Campus, LOC=On Location
  • Credits: Hours awarded for successful completion of a course
  • Title: Identifies the name of the course, may be abbreviated as a prefix ex: ACC = Accounting
  • Open Seats: Identifies the number of seats available in a class out of its capacity
  • Waitlist: (LW) An electronic list of students who want to enroll in a class after it has closed or reached maximum capacity
  • Days: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, TR=Tuesday and Thursday (note: online courses do not have specific meeting days)
  • Time: Identifies the hours the class meets (note: TBA is listed for online courses, as they do not have specific meeting times)
  • Instructor: Faculty member teaching the course (P) = Primary Instructor
  • Dates: The date range the class meets
  • Location: The first number identifies the building where the class meets; the second number identifies the room number, ex:
    • 12 129 = Brighton building 12, room 129
    • DC 365 = Downtown Campus, room 365
    • PSTF 103 = Public Safety Training Facility, room 103
    • ATC 116 = Applied Tech Center, room 116
  • TBA: To be announced; in reference to instructor or room location

Special/Reserved Section Notations

  • Automotive = Reserved for those in an automotive program
  • COIL = Collaborative Online International Learning; partners with classrooms in other countries
  • EOP = Educational Opportunity Program
  • ESOL = Reserved for students who are enrolled in English for Speakers of Other Languages
  • Fast Track –LC = Combined courses learning community designed to help students progress through a sequence in one semester
  • Flexible Paced Course = Self-directed course in which learning material is delivered via computer using online software with videos and interactive assignments; instructors work one-on-one with students, helping them at their point of need
  • GR = Open to all students; coursework is presented with a focus on sustainability (studies the interactions of humans, economics and ecology in a holistic manner)
  • HOC = Honors Option Course (3 seats reserved for Honors-eligible students who will do honors level work in addition to the standard work of the course)
  • HON = Reserved for honors-eligible students
  • Hybrid = Part online, part in-class learning
  • LC = Learning Community; course must be registered with the additional course as noted
  • OER = Open Educational Resources- courses that have low or no-cost textbook alternative
  • SOAR = Self-Directing, Over-Achieving and Responsible (reserved for African, African-American and Latino male students)
  • SV = Service Learning; combines civic engagement with academic coursework
  • SLN= Online course
  • UR = URSICA Undergrad Research Scholarly Inquiry and Creative Activity; high impact practice effective in promoting student retention and completion including class and faculty mentored research
  • WR = Writing Intensive; must meet prerequisite for ENG 101 or have completed ENG 101

Keywords: Master Schedule Key, Master Schedule Guide, Master Schedule Codes, Master Schedule Definitions

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