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Course descriptions

Course descriptions. Why?. Part of the communication process for Bologna Communicate course content Used in course catalogs (both printed and online versions) and other communication devices to first notify others of the nature of a course Usually are very precise.

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Course descriptions

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  1. Course descriptions

  2. Why? • Part of the communication process for Bologna • Communicate course content • Used in course catalogs (both printed and online versions) and other communication devices to first notify others of the nature of a course • Usually are very precise

  3. From both University of Georgia and University of California • Required to be precise • UGA – 50 words or less • UC – 1200 characters (including spaces) • University of Georgia offers over 5,000 courses (with 34,000 students) • Similar requirements exist for Bologna • The following are guidelines from the two institutions and should be similar to Bologna needs

  4. Course descriptions • Only list key content areas taught in the course • Do not list how the course is taught • Do not list course objectives • In general do not include verbs such as teaches, presents, examines, etc. • In general our course numbering system provides information on the level of a course

  5. Course descriptions • Avoid highly technical jargon and esoteric abbreviations. The course description is an opportunity to inform students and colleagues in other fields--and the wider public--about your discipline. • Not usually necessary to use complete sentences • See examples from UGA catalog and other university catalogs

  6. Course numbering • Courses frequently have a 3- or 4-letter prefix that designates the discipline area of the course • CRSS = Crop and soil science (agronomy) • AAEC = Agricultural and applied economics • FDST= Food science and technology • HORT= Horticulture • ENGR=Engineering

  7. Course numbering • Many institutions use their own numbering system, although some U.S. states require a common system among all public universities and colleges • This makes mobility among schools in each state much more straightforward • Courses at different institutions with the same numbers are assumed to be equivalent • Three or four digits are commonly used

  8. Course numbering • First digit refers to level • Most degree programs require four years to complete • 1xxx = first year (freshman) • 2xxx = second year (sophomore) • 3xxx = third year (junior) • 4xxx = fourth year (senior) • Sometimes 0xxx are available as remedial courses to help students reach level needed to succeed in first year courses

  9. Course numbering • Different systems are used for remaining digits, but usually they are sufficiently consistent that again communication is straightforward within the organization • Sometimes second digit is number of credits • More frequently refers to level of course within the discipline

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