What does the M mean before a course number? An “M” in front of a course number means the class is listed in two or more departments (M = multiple listed). Example: Anthropology M151 is the exact same class as Gender Studies M151. The class is taught at the same time, in the same room, by the same instructor.
Course descriptions are approved by the Academic Senate and maintained by the Registrar’s Office. To browse courses by subject area, click on the subject name. To search courses, enter keyword (s) in the field and click the search button. For more information on the organization of courses, visit the course numbering and description guide.
Class Levels. A class level designation applies to all students. Undergraduate levels, based on units, affect enrollment appointments and some course restrictions. Graduate levels are based on degree standing. Class level is based on units completed and in progress, not years attended.
Concurrent coursesConcurrent courses are offered at the same time and place with the same instructor, but work levels and performance standards are evaluated differently for students at each level.
Courses numbered 1 to 99 are considered lower division (freshman/sophomore); those numbered 100 to 199 are considered upper division (junior/senior). These courses are structured in accordance with requirements for UCLA undergraduate courses, but include subject matter not part of the regular undergraduate curriculum.
There are standard formats that many colleges use to signify dates, levels and titles. Most college courses are identified by three to four numbers. For example, the first digit may indicate the class year, the middle two digits may identify the subject and the last digit may indicate the number of credit hours.
Undergraduate Student Class LevelsClass DesignationUnits CompletedFreshman (UFR)0-44.9Sophomore (USO)45-89.9Junior (UJR)90-134.9Senior (USR)135 or more
The grades of A+ and A are weighted with 4.0 grade points, A- = 3.7; B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7; C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.7; etc. "Plus" grades carry three-tenths grade-point more per unit, with the exception of the A+, and "minus" grades carry three-tenths grade-point less per unit than un- suffixed grades.
four unitsMost UCLA and UCLA Extension courses carry four units of credit, so you will usually be able to enroll in three 4-unit courses. This is a normal course load for most students.
CAS stands for the Credential Assembly Service (previously known as the LSDAS). It is a service administered by the Law School Admission Council (the same organization that administers the LSAT) that standardizes your grades and sends them as a part of a report to the law schools you want to attend.
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.
400-level course designation Advanced upper-division courses, seminars, practicums, or internships for majors and upper- division students.
Credits and units mean the exact same thing. The words can be used interchangeably. When you pass a high school or college class, you earn the credits for that class. Each class is worth a certain number of units, and you have to get at least a D in a class to earn the units for that class.
A unit is a value that indicates the amount of college credit given to a course. In general, one hour of lecture a week equals one unit of credit.
Overall unit requirement All UCLA students must graduate with a minimum of 180 units. These units include all classes in which credit was received, whether they are letter graded, pass/no-pass, upper division, lower division, or transferred courses.
How do I enroll into Anthropology Upper Division classes if it’s restricted in Anthro majors and minors?
My Anthro course I took at UCLA is not showing up on my DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) / DPR (Degree Progress Report) under the major requirement that I want it to fulfill. What should I do?
Can I receive credit for my Anthropology major or minor on my study abroad program?
What is the 60 Upper Division Unit Requirement? Do all the units have to be Anthro classes?
Upper Division CS Electives are defined as courses numbered within this range: 100-187. Anything outside of that range must be petitioned and will be reviewed by the Vice Chair of the department (CS 188 and CS 199 are the most common petitions that we see).
To take full advantage of the ECR, you should be submitting this as soon as you are unable to enroll because a class is full. This helps us measure demand and allows us to work with the dept. to see how many more people can be accommodated. It also puts you on a list so that if there are any course updates, everyone on the survey will be notified and have insider information as to when new sections are opening, etc. Please note that filling this out is not a guarantee of enrollment, or that the department will be able to accommodate your request, but it gives you your best chance. Be sure you enroll and plan alternate course options available to you in case you do not get in.
Answer: All three majors are software degrees, but CS is purely software with no required hardware curriculum, CSE is software and little bit of hardware, CE is software and a little bit of hardware, but with a stronger emphasis on Electrical Engineering Design than CSE.
What is a DAR? A Degree Audit Report is a summary of your UCLA coursework. It details the requirements you have to fulfill for your GE’s, College requirements, and your major requirements that you have yet to complete. You can access your DAR through MyUCLA.
During your first pass (or priority pass/first pass for those students with priority enrollment), you may enroll in up to 10 units. Once second pass begins, you can enroll in up to 19 units. NOTE: Students with priority pass: The enrollment system will only allow enrollment of up to 50% ...
You may, however, choose to repeat such courses. You cannot repeat a course in which you earned a grade of C or above and replace the grade in your GPA; only courses in which you have earned grades of C- or lower, or NP, can be repeated. You have 16 units of repeats.
Your college catalog term refers to the academic quarter in which you were admitted to UCLA. For example, if you were admitted to UCLA for Fall 2014, your college catalog term is Fall 2014. Your College catalog term is important because you follow the degree requirements listed in the catalog in effect during that quarter.
For example, if you want to enroll in 21 units during the Winter quarter, you will have to go to your counseling unit during the first week of Winter quarter, and request the extra 2 units. When you have been approved, you can enroll in the last remaining class.
ECP processes increase counseling opportunities for students, and students are encouraged to work one-on-one with an academic counselor in their College advising units. By meeting ECP guidelines, students graduate in a timely manner and open up UCLA admissions slots for deserving freshmen and transfers.
To “drop a course” means to disenroll from a course, while continuing to be enrolled in others. Students must meet all published drop deadlines and must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units per term. To “withdraw” means to dis-continue attendance in ALL courses in which you are enrolled.
Once an Incomplete (I) grade is assigned , it remains on the transcript along with the passing grade a student may later receive for the course. An instructor may assign the I grade when work is of passing quality but is incomplete for a good cause (such as illness or other serious problem).
Grade Revision. No grade may be revised by re-examination or, with the exception of the I and IP grades, by completing additional work. Students who are dissatisfied with a grade may request a review of their work with their instructor and an explanation of the grade assigned.
UCLA Extension uses the following grading scale. Access your grades by logging into your Student Portal.
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The College and schools award Latin honors according to overall grade-point average (GPA) at graduation. Honors are reflected on official transcripts and diplomas. Eligible students must have completed at least 90 (98 for the School of Nursing) University of California units for a letter grade. The levels of honors are summa cum ...
The highest academic recognition the College of Letters and Science confers on its undergraduate students is College Honors, which is awarded to graduating seniors who successfully complete the College Honors program and who have an overall University of California grade-point average of 3.5 or better.