Course Code Explanation

Course codes are in the following format:

101*/0.5 X 3L

The elements of a course code are as follows:

  • Course Number: in this case MUSC 101 (all music courses are designated "MUSC")
  • Partial Credit Identifier: two asterisks indicate that the credit value of the course is less than 0.5 credits; one asterisk indicates that the credit value of the course is less than a full credit
  • Course Value: the credit value of the course (from 0.0 to 1.0)
  • Evening Course Identifier: courses marked "X" are evening courses
  • Course Hours: the duration in hours per week and the type of a course; types are:
    • Lecture
    • Seminar
    • Tutorial
    • Practical (laboratory, studio, etc.)