Modifying Courses
Modifying Courses
Revising and/or updating any part of a course outline is known as a “course modification,” and is done through CurricUNET Links to an external site..
Updating and revising curriculum is an ongoing, necessary, and crucial aspect of curriculum management. There are many reasons for modifying a course, ranging from revising the catalog course description and lecture content to updating textbooks and assignments. Moreover, all course outlines must be reviewed as part of the Comprehensive Program Review process, which occurs on a 7-year cycle.
Since the course outline (COR) is generated by CurricUNET, a course modification automatically updates the COR. Thus, faculty are responsible for making sure that CurricUNET has accurate and current information about courses.
Things to Keep in Mind When Modifying Courses
- Only courses with an “ACTIVE” or “BANKED” status on CurricUNET can be modified.
- You cannot modify a course that already has a modification pending on CurricUNET.
- When submitting a course modification, every CurricUNET screen for the course must be reviewed and updated as necessary, even if the intent is only to change one or a few items regarding the course.
- When a course modification is received by the Curriculum Committee, they review every aspect of the course from top to bottom, even if only one change has been made. This level of scrutiny is not intended to be punitive. Instead, this oversight helps ensure that all curriculum information is accurate, current, and meets state regulations and accreditation standards.
- When a course modification is received by the Curriculum Committee, they review every aspect of the course from top to bottom, even if only one change has been made. This level of scrutiny is not intended to be punitive. Instead, this oversight helps ensure that all curriculum information is accurate, current, and meets state regulations and accreditation standards.
- When modifying a course that has a cross-listing (for example, PHYS 114 is cross-listed as CHEM 114), you must make the same modification(s) to the cross-listed course and bring them through the same curriculum committee meeting for approval. Each course must be modified and submitted separately on CurricUNET.
- In order for course modifications to be effective for a specific term, faculty must meet the deadlines noted on the Curriculum Committee calendar.
Need Help Starting a Course Modification?
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Detailed directions for completing and submitting course modifications can also be found on the CurricUNET Links to an external site. page of the Curriculum Committee website.