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COURSE COMPONENTS

Course component represents the format in which a course is delivered, e.g., lecture, lab, field work, etc. A course can have up to 3 components identified, to be used in one of two ways:

A single course may require registration in multiple components (lecture and lab, or lecture and discussion). At registration, students must enroll in ALL requird components. Each component is identified by a section number.
A course may have separate sections offered in a single term under different formats (one section is lecture and discussion; another section is individualized instruction).

If course has more than one component, indicate which component will be graded. The graded component cannot be selected for more than one component of a course offering. **Note-If a lab component is included as part of a course, it will always be the graded component.

Component options are as follows:

Code	New Name	New Description	Old Component Names	Old Component Codes
LEC	Lecture	Class session in which the instructor explains a given subject to students.	Colloquium Lecture Seminar Workshop	COL LEC SEM WKS
LAB	Laboratory	Class session is taught in specialized setting wtih student participation. Specialized settings include science laboratories, gymnasiums, rehearsal halls, and studios.	Laboratory Physical Education Rehearsal Studio	LAB PHY REH STU
DIS	Discussion	Class sessions that can include discussions, demonstration, or case studies.	Case Study Demonstration Discussion	CST DEM DIS
FWK	Field Work	Practical work or training conducted in the actual setting rather than in a classroom.	Clinic Field Work Industrial Assignment Intern/Externship Practicum Residency	CLN FWK IAS IEX PRC RES
IND	Independent Study	Independent study with guidance from instructor.	Directed Reading Directed Research Directed Study Independent Study Individual Instruction Thesis Credit	DRD DRS DST IND INI THE