what does a course code look like

by Lesley Lebsack II 10 min read

Typically, a course code includes a letter or number for each specific department; a letter or number for each specific subject (i.e., American history in the history/social studies department OR biology in the science department.)

What is a course code?

Colleges use course codes to describe and organize their courses in a way that can be easily understood by both colleges and students (if said students have translation guides, that is). They consist of four important blocks of information.

What is an example of a course number?

The first number refers to the department or area of the course; the second number refers to the specific course. For example, in the course designated 600:111 the "600" refers to the Department of Art and the "111" refers to the course. Courses numbered 0-99 are primarily designed for freshman and sophomore students.

What is a course number?

A four-digit number designates each course. The first digit denotes the level of the course. Course numbers beginning with the number one (1) are freshman-level courses, while those beginning with the number two (2) are normally considered sophomore-level courses.

What are course codes in Cao?

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What is course code and course title?

The course codes are basically a State Department of Education's, a District's and/or school's “shorthand” for course titles. However course codes are determined, they need to reflect a logical system of coding.

Is class number and course number the same?

The word "class" is used to identify the days/times that a specific course meets (i.e. BIOL 1408 8001). These specific class meetings are called class sections. The word "course" is used to identify a common topic or subject area. These courses will share a common course number (i.e. BIOL 1408).

Where is the course code on canvas?

If you have permission from your admin, you can change your course name and course code in your course Settings in Canvas. The course code is a short name for the course and is displayed at the top of the Course Navigation menu and in course cards in the dashboard.

What does the first digit of the course number represent?

the level ofCourse Numbers. The four-digit numbering system is interpreted as follows: the first digit indicates the level of the course; the second digit is the number of credits available; the third and fourth digits are chosen by the department offering the course.

How do you write a course name?

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Can you apply to CAO twice?

No, when you apply again you will receive a NEW CAO application number. You must complete the qualification and assessment page before you enter your Course choices. Course choices can only be added or changed at certain dates. Click here for instructions on Change of Mind dates.

Are CAO Applications open for 2021?

5th November 2021 (12:00) CAO online application facility opens.

How do I upload documents to CAO online?

How do I upload my documents? Go our website www.cao.ac.za and click on the '2022 walk-ins' tab on the top navigation bar. Select the option to upload your documents.