These course descriptions are arranged alphabetically. If any course cannot be located readily, refer to the index. Courses are numbered as follows: Undergraduate Courses (1 to 399): General courses accepted in fulfillment of requirements for the bachelor's degrees. These courses are described in the Undergraduate Courses section.
The subject is the area of study and is designated by a subject code (e.g., ECON or MSCI). See the full list of course subject codes. The three- or four-digit number that identifies a particular course (e.g., AFM 121).
Here, the larger number signifies the total credits that can be accumulated for the course over an indefinite number of semesters, unless otherwise specified. For example, a course listed with (1-6) could be taken six semesters for 1 credit each semester, or two semesters for 3 credits each semester, or once for 6 credits, etc.
SaturdayM=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday. You may hover your mouse over the abbreviations on our Class Schedule to view a specific class' days.
Guide to Abbreviations Used In The Class ListingsCodeDay of WeekRThursdayFFridaySSaturdayUSunday4 more rows
Course AbbreviationsBIOL – Biology.BLW – Business Law.BUS – Business.CEP – Counseling Educational Psychology.CH – Core Humanities.CHEM – Chemistry.CHS – Community Health Science.COM – Communications.More items...
Abbreviation for Class:21CLClass Construction, Fasteners, Engineering11CLSClass Military, Accounting, Accountancy1cl.Class1ClsClass Horse Riding0ClClass Microbiology2 more rows
S does not mean it is open to people with senior standing. According to the Committee on Courses: S: The letter “S” is used to designate a “special course” which means there is a parallel course that has additional workload and credit as well as an additional activity as the non-S course.
S. Satisfactory—S/F Option. — P. Satisfactory—faculty-approved courses only.
The word “degree” should not follow an abbreviation: She has a B.A. in English literature....Academic Degrees.Formal UseBachelor of Science in EngineeringGeneral Use 1bachelor's degreeGeneral Use 2bachelor'sAbbreviated UseB.S.E.4 more columns
Bachelor's Degrees BA = Bachelor of Arts. BAAS = Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences. BAED = Bachelor of Art Education. BArch = Bachelor of Architecture. BAS = Bachelor of Arts and Sciences or Bachelor of Applied Science.
An X after a course number indicates that the course is given off campus. Course descriptions usually offer a brief outline of the content of the course, any prerequisites or corequisites, the instructor, credit value, and semester the course is offered.
Use the apostrophe (') for Class Year formatting instead of the incorrect single straight quotation mark (') The proper formatting for year abbreviations is to use the apostrophe to shorten the century. Ex: 2010 = '10.
Lesson CodesCodeDescriptionPsPsychologyPtPhotographyPxSports Studies AS/A2ReReligious Education70 more rows
Common Education AcronymsAcronymDefinitionLEPLimited English Proficiency. Of late, the term "English learner" is being used in parts of the countryLHLearning Handicapped (a mild handicap)LLDLanguage Learning DisabilitiesLRELeast-Restrictive Environment138 more rows
Suffixes are letters that follow a course number and allow for easier identification of a course's characteristics. Not all attributes and characteristics are captured in available suffixes and suffixes are not the feature used to determine if a course satisfies a requirement.
If any course cannot be located readily, refer to the index. Courses are numbered as follows: Undergraduate Courses (1 to 399): General courses accepted in fulfillment of requirements for the bachelor's degrees.
Prerequisites are courses or other requirements that must be completed prior to the start of a given course. Concurrent Courses are similar to prerequisites except that they may be taken prior to, or in the same semester as, the given course.
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. Several different topics may be taught in one year or semester. A specific title may be used in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.
In registering for thesis research, a student uses the appropriate number (600, 610) preceded by the abbreviation designating the major field. The numbers 600 (on campus) and 610 (off campus) are available for credit in thesis research in all graduate major programs.
A department may schedule an entire section in an undergraduate course for fewer credits than the maximum authorized. In 400-level courses, a department may schedule an individual student for fewer credits than the maximum authorized.
A candidate registered for SUBJ 601 is classified as a full-time student, while one registered for SUBJ 611 is classified as a part-time student. The numbers 600, 601, 610, and 611 may not appear in the Schedule of Courses for each semester. Supervised Experience in College Teaching 602.
School or college. One of 15 major academic divisions within the university that offers specialized curricula. Section. A division of a course for instruction. A course may be taught in one or more sections or classes, depending on enrollment in the course. Semester hour. Unit of measurement of college work.
Course Numbering. All courses are identified by instructional area and number. The first digit of the four-digit number indicates course level (1-freshman, 2-sophomore, etc.). The second digit corresponds exactly with the number of semester hours of credit given for the course.
Academic warning. Freshman students who earn less than a 2.00 grade point average in the first long term (i.e., Fall or Spring) of enrollment at UH are placed on academic warning. Students on academic warning are not on probation and cannot be suspended.
Transcript. The record of an individual student, listing course work, grades earned, and credits received. Tuition and fee statement.
Organized section. Additional classroom session (s) associated with a credit bearing course, often a lecture, which may require separate enrollment. Course is led by an instructor but involves significant student input. Often gives students the opportunity to engage with course content in a small group. Field Studies.
Instructor-led course, usually credit-bearing. Research directed all or in part by student (s) with instructor supervision. An instructor-led course, usually credit-bearing, with a small number of students collectively exploring a topic or field of study. May be directed all or in part by the enrolled students.
Individualized instruction. Hours taken as part of a student's individual research project, generally in preparation for a written presentation of research results and required for completion of a specific degree program or special distinction in that program. Internship. INT.