what does cross listed course mean

by Prof. Garett Russel 3 min read

Cross-Listed Courses

  • Courses typically should be from different departments
  • All information should be the same (e.g. ...
  • Each department must submit a form requesting the new course or when cross-listing two courses that already exist seperatly
  • An undergraduate course cannot be cross-listed with a graduate course

More items...

A cross-listed course is a single course offered collaboratively through two departments or programs. Each department shares responsibility for the course, and must contribute resources to the offering of the course.Mar 6, 2018

Full Answer

What is the purpose of cross listing a course?

How do I cross-list two courses into one in Canvas?

  • Open Sections Tab. Click the Sections tab.
  • Open Section. Click the title of the section you want to cross-list.
  • Cross-List Section. Click the Cross-List this Section button.
  • Search for Course. In the Search for Course field [1], enter the name of the course or the SID ID (CRN + term code). ...
  • Confirm Cross-Listing. ...

How do I Cross List A course?

How to cross-list:

  • Click into the child course (the course section that will be "rolled into" the parent course).
  • Open Settings under the course menu.
  • In the Sections tab, click on the section you wish to cross-list.
  • On the top-right side of the screen, press the Cross-List this Section button.
  • We recommend using the Search for Course method when entering the Course ID. ...

More items...

What does cross listed course mean?

Who can register for WGS cross-listed courses?

  • During registration, our WGS prefix courses have a "special approval" attached to the course requiring the student to contact the WGS office to be advised.
  • WGS prefix courses requiring a special approval are called "cross-listed" courses. ...
  • The WGS prefix for these courses are for students interested in minoring in Women's and Gender Studies.

More items...

Which course is suitable for me?

You can also use the course Predictor. A separate tab is given for course predictor on the site. Here you have to submit some details related to previous academics records and submit it by clicking on the “Predict Now” option. The result will show in just a few seconds on the computer screen with the best course option for you.

How to use the same number for all listings?

If at all possible, use the same number for all listings. Use the same title for all listings. Keep prerequisites the same for all listings, stating clearly any exceptions. Make sure that all departments are reporting the same information to the Registrar when preparing catalog and schedule documents.

Why do crosslisted courses look closed?

A student may register for a course only under one of its listings. Sometimes this is a tough decision, because they don’t know if it will count towards their (as yet undecided) major.

What is cross listing a course?

Cross-listing a course means that a single course is offered for registration under two or more departments. In most cases, the course is identical for everyone participating. However, in some cases, the requirements of the course differ according to the listing. One example would be a course that is taught in English, ...

Can miscommunication cause headaches?

There are occasional times when miscommunication about course enrollment limits can cause headaches for all parties. Reports generated by administrative systems and offices may differ in how crosslisted courses are treated. (See section on enrollments below.)

When is approval required for cross-listing?

Approval of both department chairs is required when changes to the course occur (change in title, description, deletion from the curriculum).

What is a course report?

The course report will be one report consisting of responses from all of the enrolled students from the sections in a cross-listing.

What is cross-listed course?

Cross-listed course sections are two or more sections that are labeled differently in the course catalog but are taught in the same room (if face2face) at the same time by the same Instructor (s).

How to tell if a class is crosslisted?

There are three ways you can tell if your class is cross-listed: 1. Dashboard card, you can see the Cross-listed in title on the card: 2. Once inside the course shell in WorldClassRoom, the title, at the top left, should have ALL the cross-listed sections in it, starting with "XLIST": 3.

What does it mean when a class breaks?

A break means your courses were together, but then at some point they have separated, and each class section has their own shell in WorldClassRoom. To you and the student, it may appear that all the course content is missing.

What is a crosslisted class?

A cross-listed class is two or more sections that are crossed in CX, that meet at the same class time. This means you will have students from these two (or more) sections all combined in one class. If you meet live, you will all be in one class, or you may have other sections participating via video in your class.

MSU's Enrollment System is Hot Garbage

I am so confused as to why the university would decide to change their enrollment system to a far worse system that makes it impossible to enroll in classes.

Pain

So I live at an apartment in East Lansing near the school. Its a decent apartment ngl although it's like basement level. I woke up at 2 in the morning to take a piss and noticed my floors had turned into splash mountain from the flooding and rain tonight. Any suggestions on what I can do or am I just gonna have to put on my swimsuit.

What are your bets that classes will go back online within the first semester?

Just curious. Friends of mine are convinced with the delta variant being on the rise that we'll all go back online within a few weeks of the semester starting.

I Don't like my roommate

As the title says I'm not the biggest fan of him and we didn't really get off to a great start. I have talked with my community director and my only options are an investigation to move him out or to wait 2 weeks into the school year approximately for a swap. Just wondering if this happens often.

The Hub open's an insurance policy in your name and will charge you per month even if you never end up living there

Long Story: In October of 2019 2 friends and I applied to live in The Hub apartment building, I also applied to live in Landmark. We selected a room in Landmark and we told The Hub that we would not be signing with them. I filled out a Renter's Insurance Plan with ResdientInsure and began making payments with them for my Unit in Landmark.

image

What Does Cross-Listing Mean?

  • Cross-listing a course means that a single course is offered for registration under two or more departments. In most cases, the course is identical for everyone participating. However, in some cases, the requirements of the course differ according to the listing. One example would be a course that is taught in English, but may be listed as French f...
See more on macalester.edu

What Advantages Does Cross-Listing offer?

  • The course listing appears in more than one department, possibly broadening the pool of participants. Students who might otherwise be unlikely to take an elective in one department, might be more interested if they see it listed in another. It is also a signal of cooperative relationships among faculty and departments, and sends a more obvious message about the int…
See more on macalester.edu

Points of Confusion For Students

  1. Sometimes a cross-listed course may look closed when one listing of it is closed, when spaces are available from another.
  2. A student may register for a course only under one of its listings. Sometimes this is a tough decision, because they don’t know if it will count towards their (as yet undecided) major.
See more on macalester.edu

Challenges For Faculty and Staff

  1. Class rosters are separate for each listing, so faculty must review two rosters and enter grades on separate lists.
  2. Departments that cross-list courses must communicate about when the course will be scheduled, and what the overall enrollment limit should be. Approval of both department chairs is required when ch...
  1. Class rosters are separate for each listing, so faculty must review two rosters and enter grades on separate lists.
  2. Departments that cross-list courses must communicate about when the course will be scheduled, and what the overall enrollment limit should be. Approval of both department chairs is required when ch...
  3. Catalog sections that list courses meeting distribution requirements must be carefully reviewed to ensure that cross-listed courses are described correctly.
  4. There are occasional times when miscommunication about course enrollment limits can cause headaches for all parties.

How Are Enrollments Tracked and Credited in Cross-Listed Courses?

  • For the purposes of registration, the Registrar’s Office needs to know the maximum number of registrants that should end up in the classroom. Unless requested otherwise, the enrollments will be split evenly among the various listings. The registration system will then allow registration in all of the listings until the maximum enrollment limit is reached. All the “credit” for teaching the c…
See more on macalester.edu

May I Cross-List A Topics Course?

  • Yes, topics courses may be cross-listed with permanent catalog courses, or with other topics listings. The rule that a topics course may only be offered twice still applies.
See more on macalester.edu

Best Practices For Cross-Listing

  1. If at all possible, use the same number for all listings.
  2. Use the same title for all listings.
  3. Keep prerequisites the same for all listings, stating clearly any exceptions.
  4. Make sure that all departments are reporting the same information to the Registrar when preparing catalog and schedule documents.
See more on macalester.edu