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AP.2.1 General Information
Each course indicates:
- the number of credits earned;
- the repeat status (see AP.1.3.4 for policies regarding repeating a course)
- Not Repeatable for Credit (student may attempt the course unlimited times during academic career but will receive credit towards the degree only once),
- Repeatable within Term for Credit (student may register and receive credit for more than one section of the course within the same academic term),
- Repeatable within Degree for Credit (student may register and receive credit for more than one section of the course during academic career),
- Limited to 2 Attempts (similar to ‘Not Repeatable’ but student may only attempt the course twice during academic career),
- Limited to 3 Attempts (similar to ‘Not Repeatable’ but student may only attempt the course three times during academic career);
- prerequisites;
- corequisites;
- schedule type;
- the hours of lecture or seminar per week;
- the hours of laboratory or studio per week (if applicable); and
- semester offered.
Individual instructors set hours for independent study, readings, topics, or similar courses. If a course is listed as having an equivalent course, students may not receive credit for both courses.
AP.2.2 Contact Hours
University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality. A credit normally represents one hour per week of lecture or recitation, or not fewer than two hours per week of laboratory work, throughout a semester. The number of credits is a measure of quantity. The grade is a measure of quality.
AP.2.3 Course Numbering
| 100-199 |
Lower-division undergraduate courses; primarily for freshman |
| 200-299 |
Lower-division undergraduate courses; primarily for sophomores |
| 300-399 |
Upper-division undergraduate courses; primarily for juniors |
| 400-499 |
Upper-division undergraduate courses; primarily for seniors |
| 500-699 |
Graduate-level courses; primarily for graduate, bachelor’s/accelerated master’s and non-degree graduate students. Advanced undergraduate students may request permission to register for these courses by using the Graduate Course for Undergraduate credit or the Reserve Graduate credit forms. Appropriate approval is required and is not guaranteed. Some restrictions may apply. |
| 700-799 |
Graduate-level courses; primarily for graduate and non-degree graduate students. Some restrictions may apply. |
| 800-999 |
Doctoral-level courses; primarily for doctoral students |
Special Course Number Designations:
| 798 |
Master’s research |
| 799 |
Master’s thesis |
| 790, 890 |
Supervised practicum |
| 794, 894 |
Internship |
| 796, 896 |
Directed reading and research courses for master’s and doctoral students |
| 998 |
Doctoral dissertation proposal |
| 999 |
Doctoral dissertation research |
AP.2.4 University Courses
University (UNIV) courses are special undergraduate academic seminars that appeal to a wide range of majors. These courses fall into three general categories: transitional, interdisciplinary honors, and special topics. To encourage interaction among students and faculty, many of these courses have smaller class sizes. Some UNIV courses satisfy Mason Core requirements; please see that section of the catalog for more information.
University Transitions Courses
This series of courses focuses on transition through the various stages of college. UNIV 100 – 199 courses help first-year college students adjust academically and socially, hone decision-making skills, learn about services and opportunities for involvement on campus, and solidify resources and techniques for assessing and improving their academic performance. UNIV 200 – 299 course topics focus on success in the second year of college and include choosing a major or career or participating in a Living Learning Community. UNIV 300 – 399 courses have three tracks: the first is for transfer students making the transition to a new university, the second focuses on career readiness for internships and research experiences, and the third is designed for specific groups of student leaders. UNIV 400 – 499 courses have a focus on research and scholarship, as well as life beyond college in the workplace or graduate school.
University Special Topics Courses
Upper-level University courses are open to all students unless specific prerequisites are indicated. They are usually repeated offerings.
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