This screen allows creation and updates to the master list of courses. Functions that can be performed include creation of new courses, reformulation of existing courses and entering information about cross-listed courses. These functions are divided into three blocks. In the first block courses are defined. These can be linked to prior or subsequent versions of the course by navigating to the related other form. Note that courses cannot be deleted once they have been used for sections. This allows transcripts to be generated which show the correct course description as of the time when the course was offered. Courses can be marked as obsolete by entering an ending date.
In the second block individual components of a course are entered. This includes the type (Lecture, Lab, etc.) the number of classroom hours/week and the default section enrollment figures. At least one component must exist for each course.
In the third block additional details about the course are entered. This includes the number of credits and hours and the subject under which it is listed in the bulletin. At least one listing must exist for each course. Create cross-listed courses by entering additional records in this block. Courses which differ only in the number of credits or hours should also be defined here. The course title will be used as the listing title if omitted. Create a new course_id when any of the following are true: 1. The title of the course changes. 2. The credits or hours change and the course number is to remain the same. E.g. English 100.0 4 credits --> English 100.0 3 credits. 3. The description of the course changes; reflecting a modification of the course content.