A modular course is defined as a part of the main course that can stand alone. The topics are related and when combined with all other parts, become the entire course. Modular courses may not exist without the main course. Some modules may be self-paced. Classes may be offered as faculty lectures, on Web, using CDs, on campus, off campus, or a combination of all of the above with an exam at the end of each module. Modular courses run full term; modules may or may not run full term.

Module course titles will be set up similar to Topics courses using the M/ in the title. An example would be ENVE 532. M/AQUEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (the main course), ENVE 532. M/ACID/BASE CHEMISTRY (one of the modules). This will allow the student to have the particular topic of the module printed on the transcript, and will allow the department to keep track of which module a student has completed.

The main course description must include the statement, "Also offered in three 1-credit modules." Departments may list the topics, or they may just use the above statement.As determined by the department, students can receive credit for any module in any order, or the department may require completion of all modules before credit is awarded. Most courses are 3-credit courses offered in three 1-credit modules. Credit may vary, but no combination may exceed the total credits of the main course. Some departments may offer the main course as a 3-credit course and also offer the course in modules, but the student must choose between the modules and the main course.

Other notes:

  • Modular courses (1, 2, or 3 credits) taught for 1 credit in three modules will be limited to a maximum of 3 credits total in Banner, and the main on-campus course is 3 credits with no repeats for credit towards graduation. The repeat value in SCACRSE refers to the number of credits for which the course can be repeated and not the number of times. These are marked in Banner.
  • Courses may be graded A-F or Pass/No Credit as the department requests. If a student takes a module but does not receive a grade until the modular course is completed, a grade must be inserted for the student that reflects that the work is "in progress".
  • Prerequisites may or may not be required for each module. These are determined by the department.
  • Registration must take place within the guidelines for every course offered in that particular term. Extension will not be granted because the module does not start until later in the term.
  • Students may audit modular courses at the same rate as any other audit and may not be charged special fees for auditing. Departments with existing courses, but with no modules, must submit a Curriculum Proposal for a new modular course.