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Appendix
Course Numbering System
Appendix to Policy
Semester courses will have four digit numbers. The first number designates the course level. The numbering system is as follows:
| COURSE NUMBERING SEQUENCE | COURSE SEQUENCE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 0xxx- | Courses that are remedial and do not carry credit toward any University degree but which carry normal tuition and fee charges and count in financial aid calculations |
| 1xxx- | Courses primarily for undergraduate students in their first year of study |
| 2xxx- | Courses primarily for undergraduate students in their second year of study |
| 3xxx- | Courses primarily for undergraduate students in their third year of study, generally considered upper division courses. |
| 4xxx- | Courses primarily for undergraduate students in their third or fourth year of study, generally considered upper division courses. Graduate students may enroll in such courses for degree credit within limits set by this policy and their program. |
| 5xxx- | Courses primarily for graduate students; undergraduate students in their third or fourth year may enroll in such courses. |
| 6xxx- | Courses for post-baccalaureate students in professional degree programs |
| 7xxx- | Courses for post-baccalaureate students in professional degree programs |
| 8xxx- | Courses for graduate students |
| 9xxx- | Courses for graduate students |
| NUMBERING SEQUENCE | THESIS CREDIT COURSE SEQUENCE |
|---|---|
| 8666 | Doctoral pre-thesis credits |
| 8777 | Thesis credits: master’s |
| 8888 | Thesis credits: doctoral |
| NUMBERING: OTHER UNIVERSITY COURSES | THESIS CREDIT COURSE SEQUENCE |
|---|---|
| Xx91 | Independent study |
| Xx92 | Directed reading |
| Xx93 | Directed study |
| Xx94 | Directed research |
| Xx95 | Problems |
| Xx96 | Field study; internships, industrial assignment |
| Xx97 | Reserved for future use |
| Xx98 | Reserved for future use |
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