Subject: Course Numbering Policies

Date: June 20, 2005

 This document specifies the course numbering policies for courses offered within the majors of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science. The department policy is a hybrid from the Computing Criteria 2001 report and the published polices of the University of Arizona.

 The number by which a course is designated indicates the level of the course.

 

100-299: Lower division courses primarily for freshman and sophomores.

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100-199: Primarily introductory and beginning courses. Usually taken first year.

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200-299: Intermediate-level courses. Build foundation for further study.

300-499: Upper division courses primarily for juniors and seniors.

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300-399: Advanced intermediate level courses. Requires significant preparation in earlier course work.

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400-499: Advanced level course.