The department will submit copies of all course syllabi to the University Library in a format specified by the Library by the census date of the term. A model syllabus has been prepared by the Faculty Center for Professional Development and is available on the Center's website: http://www.csulb.edu/centers/fcpd/
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The Course/Supervision Classification defines course characteristics norms based on the mode of instruction and the level of instruction. A course may have more than one mode of instruction. Each such component is assigned a C/S classification number according to the type of instruction required which determines the normative class size for that kind of instruction at the level of instruction indicated, the number of contact hours required per course credit unit per week of instruction, and the weighing factor for computation of faculty workload (see Course Classifications Information ).
Generic Courses are the parent units of topic offerings. The course elements of a generic course (units, prerequisites, grading options and course classification) are shared with all the topics that exist underneath it. To differentiate between topics in terms of the duration of their expected viability, they have been organized into three categories. More information on topics is available.
The three or four-character standard abbreviation for a program or department must receive prior approval from the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies four (4) weeks prior to the curriculum submission deadline (see the Curriculum Calendar ).
001-099 - special courses involving remediation and development of basic skills. Courses do not convey degree or program credit. 100-299 - lower-division courses: used primarily for General Education and introductory courses. Courses carry university baccalaureate degree and other program credit.
A one- or two-letter term which indicates that the course is part of a series within the discipline or, as with special suffixes, part of a broad program like General Education or Honors.
Symbols and Signs. Hyphen ( - ) - between suffixes indicates a sequence of courses in the optimal enrollment sequence. Students should take the lower suffixed course first. Comma ( , ) - between course number suffixes indicates that a student may enroll in either part of the course first.
A course description, with a maximum of 40 words, should be written in succinct sentences or phrases with consistency of format, especially with respect to the use of phrases or sentences. It should not contain justifications for the course, i.e., its content and methodology.
Fall 2021 will include more face-to-face courses or hybrid modes of instruction. Please check the Reuniting the Beach website regularly over the summer since this website will have updated CSULB information with changes from current health and safety guidelines.
You can get up to the minute, detailed information on course offerings by using MyCSULB. Once you sign in, select the “Search for Classes” option under “My Menu”. This option allows you to search by subject area, course, day or time, instructor, GE area, courses with available seats, and much more!
You can get up to the minute, detailed information on course offerings by using MyCSULB. Once you sign in, select the “Search for Classes” option under “My Menu”. This option allows you to search by subject area, course, day or time, instructor, GE area, courses with available seats, and much more!
Summer courses are administered through the College of Professional and International Education (CPIE). Please note that CCPE courses have a different fee structure than regular session courses.
Winter courses are administered through the College of Professional and International Education (CPIE). Please note that CPIE courses have a different fee structure than regular session courses, refer to the Winter Tuition and Fees information.
May Intersession courses are administered through the College of Professional and International Education (CPIE). Please note that CPIE courses have a different fee structure than regular session courses, refer to the May Intersession Tuition and Fees information.
It is essential that all students have access to the basic information about the courses in which they are enrolled.
Course syllabi must conform to the standard course outline (SCO) for the course.