The first digit of the course number indicates the level. The second digit of the course number indicates the zone of inquiry.
Prefixes
- UN: courses numbered 1000-3999 are for undergraduate students only
- GU: courses numbered 4000-4999 are seminars open to both undergraduate and graduate students
- GR: courses numbered 5000-9999 are for graduate students only
Level
- 1000-level: Gateway lecture
- 2000-level: Introductory and "traditions" lecture
- 3000-level: Intermediate lecture or undergraduate seminar
- 4000-level: Seminar
- 6000-level: Graduate seminar
- 8000-level: Advanced graduate seminar
- 9000-level: Graduate independent study
Zones of Inquiry
- x200-299: Time
- x300-399: Transmission
- x400-499: Space
- x500-599: Body
- x600-699: Media