How to Edit a Course Code

When editing a course code, there are several details to consider to ensure accuracy and consistency. The text 'Precludes additional credit for' will be automatically added and displayed in the calendar as 'Mandatory for undergraduate courses.' Enter the course number(s) only, such as 2050 and 3451 or permission of the Department.

The text 'Prerequisite(s)' will also be automatically added and display in the calendar as follows:

Enter course number(s) and any text following, such as Fren 2050 and Fren 3451 or permission of the Department. Type or paste in the course description text. If the course includes significant experiential learning components, please indicate the dominant approach.

No character limit for course titles; however, if the field exceeds 30 characters, you will be prompted to enter a mandatory short title (for Banner purposes). Course number previously used within the past ten years should not be re-used. To create a brand new course code (alpha prefix), contact the Calendar Editor to have the new course code prefix added to the list.

Select an existing code from a dropdown pick list, or enter a four-digit number. Follow the chart below as a guide to completing each field on the template:

The Course Ecosystem allows you to see courses and programs that would be affected if a proposal is made for the course you are viewing. You can then scroll down and select a course from the list. Courses can also be sorted by clicking the headings Course Code, Title, Workflow or Status.

To perform a wildcard search, enter an asterisk (*) before or after your text and click Search. For example, ENGL 1000). If you have both course and program proposals to submit, it is recommended that you submit all course proposals prior to submitting program proposals.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure accurate and consistent editing of course codes.

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