Courses of Instruction
All courses are given a unique identifying number of seven characters. The first three letters indicate the curriculum area. The last four digits number the course within the department. The first digit indicates the course level. The last digit indicates the credit hour value. Courses that are less than one semester credit end in 0. Courses that end in 9 carry variable credit; the amount of credit must be declared at registration. If any course does not meet the required minimum enrollment, it may be canceled.
Courses numbered 0000-0099 are not for degree credit. Courses numbered 1000-2999 are lower division courses; 1000 level courses are primarily for freshmen, while 2000 level courses are primarily for sophomores. Courses numbered 3000-5999 are upper division courses; 3000 level courses are primarily for juniors. Courses numbered 4000-5999 are primarily for seniors and may not be suitable for freshmen or sophomores. Courses numbered 6000 are open only to students admitted to the graduate program.
The letter suffix G indicates the course may be used to satisfy a General Education Core requirement. For example, the course ENG-1063G, Introduction to Literature, is offered by the English Department. It is freshman level, carries three hours credit, and meets a general education requirement.
The letter prefix "a" indicates the course is offered on an "as needed" basis or alternate years. For example, consider aHIS-3123 History of Ohio, is offered by the English and History Department, is a junior level course worth three credit hours, and is taught on an "as needed" basis, which may be in alternate years or sometimes less.