Course Numbering System
Courses are listed alphabetically by course symbol. Each department entry contains a list of faculty members, including designation of the department head, and a description of the courses.
System of Course Numbers
All course numbers consist of four digits, of which the first (left) digit indicates the level of preparation required and the fourth (right) digit indicates the number of semester hours. The two middle digits are reserved for the departments to distinguish one course from another. A fourth digit of zero (0) means that credit is variable to be fixed in consultation with the professor: example, ACC 4000, Directed Individual Study.
Courses that are in close sequence, such as two semesters of a survey course or a sequence of numbers for a seminar in a particular field may be listed with a hyphen (-) between the two four digit numbers: example, PSS 4711-4731. Seminar.
Where the same course is offered on both undergraduate and graduate levels, two numbers are used to designate the two levels of credit; example, HI 4703/6703. England to 1485. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to complete assignments above and beyond those students enrolled for undergraduate credit.
| Course Numbers | Level of Credit(1) |
|---|---|
| 1001-2999 | Lower division courses; Undergraduate credit only |
| 3001-4999 | Upper division courses; Undergraduate credit only |
| 4000 | Directed Individual Study (Undergraduate) |
| 5011-5999 | Fifth year undergraduate or Professional courses |
| 6011-6999 | Courses for graduate credit only |
| 8011-8999 | |
| 9011-9999 | |
| 7000 | Directed Individual Study (Graduate) |
| 8000 | Master’s level research and thesis |
| 9000 | Ph.D. level research and dissertation |
| 1 | Courses numbered 2000 or higher were upper division courses until Spring semester 1996. |
Special Courses
While not listed under every subject, the following special courses are available under each subject prefix, and the course description is the same for each.
2990. Special Topics in (Subject). (1-9) Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years).
4000. Directed Individual Study. Hours and credits to be arranged.
4990/6990. Special Topics in (Subject). (1-9) Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years).
7000. Directed Individual Study. Hours and credits to be arranged.
8000. Thesis Research/Thesis. Hours and credits to be arranged.
8990. Special Topics in (Subject). (1-9) Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years).
9000. Dissertation Research/Dissertation. Hours and credits to be arranged.