Explanation of Course Descriptions

A course listing is comprised of the following elements, in order:

Course Number. All courses are identified by numbers composed of four digits. The first digit indicates the class year in which the subject is ordinarily taken, although enrollment is not exclusive as to student classification, the second and third digits identify the course within the field and the last digit identifies the number of semester credit hours the course carries. A course number beginning with 0 indicates that the course does not carry University credit. A course number ending in 0 indicates that the course carries variable credit. An asterisk (*) following the four-digit number indicates the course is approved for graduate credit.

Those numbered 5000 and above are primarily for graduate students, and only graduate students and selected seniors with consent of the instructor may enroll in them. Courses numbered 3000 and 4000 may be taken for graduate credit if the course number is labeled with an asterisk. Extra work is required of a graduate student in a 3000- or 4000-level course.

General Education Requirement Codes. The capital letters in parentheses preceding some course titles designate courses fulfilling various undergraduate general education requirements. The code letters designate the general education category for which the course may be used:

A - Analytical and Quantitative Thought
D - Diversity
H - Humanities
I - International Dimension
L - Scientific Investigation
N - Natural Sciences
S - Social and Behavioral Sciences

(Current Gen Ed Courses - Use this list to find out what current general education courses are scheduled for this semester or next semester.)

Course Title. The title of the course is printed in boldface letters.

Statement of Variable Credit. Each course number ending in zero is followed by a statement of the credit that may be earned. Typical entries are 1-6 credits, maximum 6 and 1-3 credits, maximum 12, the first part of the entry indicating the permissible credit per enrollment, followed by a statement of the maximum credit which may be earned in the course through repeated enrollment.

Laboratory Hours. If a course contains a laboratory, the number per week of laboratory hours are stated, e.g., Lab 3.

Prerequisite(s). Prerequisites from the same department as the course being described are listed first, with no departmental abbreviation and in increasing numerical order. If from another department, that departmental abbreviation must precede the number of the prerequisite course. Those courses having prerequisites from both within and from outside the department bear combination entries such as 3303 and STAT 2012. Prerequisites are listed in the following manner:

Prerequisites: A or B or C
A or B or C is acceptable

Prerequisites: A or B, C
A or B is acceptable, and C is required

Prerequisites: A, B and C
A and B and C are required

Prerequisites: A, and B or C
A and either B or C

Prerequisites: A and B, or C
Both A and B, or C required

Prerequisites: A, or B and C
Either A or both B and C required

Prerequisites: A or equivalent and B
Both A, or the equivalent of A, and B are required

Prerequisites: A, and B or equivalent
Both A and B, or the equivalent of B, are required

Prerequisites: A and B, or equivalents
Equivalents of both A and B are acceptable.

Where no prerequisites are listed for courses numbered 3000 or 4000 level, it is understood that the prerequisite is approval of the student's adviser. The prerequisite for courses numbered 5000 or 6000 level is graduate standing in addition to any other prerequisites listed. Instructors may waive prerequisites when student background justifies. Prior approval of instructor may be required in problems courses, independent study, internships, thesis and dissertation courses, and courses taught in a professional school.

Description of Course Content. The content of the course and its major emphases are described. Courses which are taught under another name and number are indicated by the statement same course as 0000. Credit may not be earned in both courses so cross-referenced.