Course Number – the three-digit number that distinguishes a course within a Course Subject Area. These numbers carry no meaning by themselves, with the exception of four Course Numbers reserved for courses included in each Course Subject Area: 995—Course Subject Area—Aide.
Course Reference Number (CRN) The 5-digit Course Reference Number is the unique identifier assigned to every course and section.
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).
Usually the college's course calendar won't list course reference numbers, as they change every semester due to enrollment. You can only find your course reference numbers after you have registered in a course.
Definition of class number : a number or letter (from a classification scheme) assigned to a book or other library material to show its location on the library shelf.
History. The slang sense of the number "101" originates from its frequent use in US college course numbering systems to indicate the first or introductory course in some topic of study, such as "Calculus 101" or "French 101".
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.
The course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline, subject matter area, or sub-category of knowledge. The prefix is not intended to identify the department in which a course is offered. Rather, the content of a course determines the assigned prefix to identify the course.
Courses represent an area of study pertaining to a specific subject, grade level, and rigor. Classes differ from courses in that they represent sections of a course that are scheduled for a specific academic year, they are assigned to teachers, and they include a roster of students.
A CRN is a course reference number and is assigned by Banner when a course section is created. It is a one up number.
A college course is a class offered by a college or university. These courses are usually part of a program leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree or a certificate. Read on for more specifics about college courses.
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.