Course Numbers

Most courses meet three hours each week and have a semester credit hour value of three semester credit hours (3 SCH). Each course has an individual alpha-numeric code (such as POFT 1311). The alpha numeric code indicates the subject area. Each number contains four figures. The first digit generally indicates the level of the course: 0 means a developmental level, 1 means it is freshman level, and 2 is sophomore level. The second figure indicates the number of semester credit hours. The third figure indicates the type of course. The fourth figure is a unique identifier for the course.

In the Course Descriptions, each course title is followed by three digits separated by colons (such as 3:2:2). This provides the following information: credits awarded, hours of lecture per week, and hours of lab/clinic/practicum per week.

Texas Common Course Numbering System

Common Course numbers assist transfer students in the transition from one institution to another. Colleges participating in the Common Course Numbering System identify “common” courses taught on their campuses. All courses designed for transfer adhere to this numbering system in the State of Texas.