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Course Offerings
FLORIDA STATEWIDE COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Courses in this Catalog are identified by prefixes and numbers that were
assigned by Florida's Statewide Course Number System. This
numbering system is used by all public postsecondary institutions in Florida and
thirty-three participating non-public institutions. The major purpose of this
system is to facilitate the transfer of courses between participating
institutions.
Each participating institution controls the title, credit, and content of its
own courses and recommends the first digit of the course number to indicate the
level at which students normally take the course. Course prefixes and the last
three digits of the course numbers are assigned by members of faculty discipline
committees appointed for that purpose by the Florida Department of Education in
Tallahassee. Individuals nominated to serve on these committees are selected to
maintain a representative balance as to type of institution and discipline field
or specialization.
The course prefix and each digit in the course number have meaning in the
Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).
The list of course prefixes and numbers, along with their generic titles, is
referred to as the "SCNS taxonomy." Descriptions of the content of courses are
referred to as "course equivalency profiles."
Example of Course Identifier
| Prefix |
Level Code
(first digit) |
Century Digit
(second digit) |
Decade Digit
(third digit) |
Unit Digit
(fourth digit) |
Lab Code |
| SYG |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
Sociology,
General |
Freshman level
at this
institution |
Entry-Level
General
Sociology |
Survey Course |
Social
Problems |
No laboratory
component in
this course |
GENERAL RULE FOR COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
Equivalent courses at different institutions are identified by the same prefixes
and same last three digits of the course number and are guaranteed to be
transferable between participating institutions that offer the course, with a
few exceptions. (Exceptions are listed below).
For example, a survey course in social problems is offered by 35 different
postsecondary institutions. Each institution uses "SYG _010" to identify its
social problems course. The level code is the first digit and represents the
year in which students normally take this course at a specific institution. In
the SCNS taxonomy, "SYG" means "Sociology, General," the century digit "0"
represents "Entry-level General Sociology," the decade digit "1" represents
"Survey Course," and the unit digit "0" represents "Social Problems."
In science and other areas, a "C" or "L" after the course number is known as a
lab indicator. The "C" represents a combined lecture and laboratory course
that meets in the same place at the same time. The
"L" represents a laboratory course or the laboratory part of a course, having
the same prefix and course number without a lab indicator, which meets at a
different time or place.
Transfer of any successfully completed course from one institution to another is
guaranteed in cases where the course to be transferred is equivalent to one
offered by the receiving institution. Equivalencies are established by the same
prefix and the last three digits and comparable faculty credentials at both
institutions. For example, SYG 1010 is offered at a community college. The same
course is offered at a state university as SYG 2010. A student who has
successfully completed SYG 1010 at the community college is guaranteed to
receive transfer credit for SYG 2010 at the state university if the student
transfers. The student cannot be required to take SYG 2010 again since SYG 1010
is equivalent to SYG 2010. Transfer credit must be awarded for successfully
completed equivalent courses and used by the receiving institution to determine
satisfaction of requirements by transfer students on the same basis as credit
awarded to the native students. It is the prerogative of the receiving
institution, however, to offer transfer credit for courses successfully completed which
have not been designated as equivalent.
The Course Prefix
The course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an
academic discipline, subject matter area, or sub-category of knowledge. The
prefix is not intended to identify the department in which a course is offered.
Rather, the content of a course determines the assigned prefix to identify the
course.
Authority for Acceptance of Equivalent Courses
Section 1007.24(7), Florida Statutes, states:
Any student who transfers among postsecondary
institutions that are fully accredited by a regional or national accrediting
agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and that
participate in the statewide course numbering system shall be awarded credit by
the receiving institution for courses satisfactorily completed by the student at
the previous institutions. Credit shall be awarded if the courses are judged by
the appropriate statewide course numbering system faculty committees
representing school districts, public postsecondary educational institutions,
and participating nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions to be
academically equivalent to courses offered at the receiving institution,
including equivalency of faculty credentials, regardless of the public or
nonpublic control of the previous institution. The Department of Education shall
ensure that credits to be accepted by a receiving institution are generated in
courses for which the faculty possess credentials that are comparable to those
required by the accrediting association of the receiving institution. The award
of credit may be limited to courses that are entered in the statewide course
numbering system. Credits awarded pursuant to this subsection shall satisfy
institutional requirements on the same basis as credits awarded to native
students.
Exceptions to the General Rule for Equivalence
The following courses are exceptions to the general rule for course
equivalencies and may not transfer. Transferability is at the discretion of the
receiving institution.
- Courses not offered by the receiving institution.
- Courses with the last
three digits ranging from 900 - 999 series (e.g., ART 2905).
- College preparatory and vocational preparatory courses
- Internships, practica, clinical experiences, and study abroad courses
with numbers other than those ranging from 900-999.
- Applied performance or studio courses in Art, Dance, Interior Design, Music, and
Theatre.
- Skills courses in Criminal Justice.
- Graduate courses.
- For courses at non-regionally accredited institutions, courses offered
prior to the transfer date of the course.
College preparatory and vocational preparatory courses may not be used to meet
degree requirements and are not transferable.
Questions about the Statewide Course Numbering System and appeals regarding
course credit transfer decisions should be directed to Dr. Robert Shaw (bshaw@uwf.edu)
at the University of West Florida or the Florida Department of Education,
Office of Articulation, 1401 Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-0400. Special reports and technical information may be requested by
calling the Statewide Course Numbering System office at (850) 245-0427 or
SunCom 205-0427.
How to Find Courses
UWF courses are no longer listed in this Catalog. Please consult the
online version of the Catalog (http://uwf.edu/catalog/crs.htm).
Course Prefix
The course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an
academic discipline, subject matter area, or subcategory of knowledge. The
prefix is not intended to identify the department in which a course is offered.
Rather, the content of a course determines the assigned prefix used to identify
the course.
Course Level
Lower Division Courses are courses that have a "1" or "2" in the first digit of
the course number. Upper Division Courses are courses that have a "3" or "4" in
the first digit of the course number.
Graduate Courses have a "5," "6," "7,"
or "8" as the first digit of the course number.
Classification of Courses
The University course numbering system is as follows:
| 1000-2999 |
Freshmen and sophomores,
and non-degree students unless otherwise noted. |
| 3000-4999 |
Open to freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, seniors, and non-degree students. |
| 5000-5999 |
Open to all graduate and non-degree students. Juniors and seniors may register
for 5000-level courses under certain conditions. |
| 6000-7999 |
Restricted to students
enrolled in graduate programs and other post-baccalaureate students
who may be admitted at the discretion of the department chairperson.
Non-degree students must have permission of the
specific course instructor to register for 6000-level courses. |
| 8000-8999 |
Restricted to students
enrolled in the doctoral program. |
Permission Courses
Departments may restrict enrollment in specific courses to students in the major
or other categories of students based on academic needs and requirements. These
courses are noted in the on-line course guide. Students should refer to the
Navigation Guide for registration procedures.
Unassigned Course Numbers (XXX and ---)
Courses listed in degree plans with XXX as the last three digits of a course
number are pending assigned course numbers within the Statewide Common Course
Numbering System. Information concerning these courses must be obtained from the offering
department.
(Pending) Following Course Title
When departments propose new or revised courses, the request must be
approved by the Faculty Senate and University Provost. (Pending)
following course title indicates the course is in the approval process at
the time of Catalog publication. Approval is expected before the
beginning of the academic year.
Hours
The number of credit hours follows each course listing. Directed study,
internship, thesis, practicum, and some other courses are offered on a variable
hours basis. For these courses, the minimum and maximum number of hours will be
indicated. The number of hours will be determined in consultation with the
instructor and advisor.
Semester Course Offered
Please consult the academic department offering a course or their
departmental web site (listed in the Catalog program section) for
information concerning semester(s) in which a particular course is normally
offered. Potential course offerings are subject to change based upon
student enrollment, faculty availability, program changes, etc.
Students should contact their advisor when developing schedules to ensure
timely completion of prerequisites and courses required for graduation.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
It is the student's responsibility to review the prerequisite and corequisite
requirements included as part of the course description. Students who have not
successfully completed the specific courses identified may not take the course
without the instructor's permission. Departments that enforce prerequisites will
cancel the registration in a course of a student who does not meet the
course prerequisites. A student whose registration is cancelled will
be notified via his/her UWF email account. For further information about prerequisites
and corequisites, please contact the offering department and review the
applicable section found in Registration & Records in this Catalog.
990-999 Course Numbers
Courses in the 990-999 series are not identified in the University Catalog and
are exceptions to the general rule for course equivalencies and may not be
transferable. Transfer credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
These courses are semester specific and may change in title, content, and credit
hours. Information about specific 990-999 courses may be obtained at
http://ccr.enroll.uwf.edu/990/main.cfm.
This web site provides additional links to course descriptions and syllabi and
indicates whether a course meets General Studies or Gordon Rule requirements.
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