Courses of Instruction

Courses offered during the academic year covered by this Catalog will be selected from those described on the following pages. The course number is shown to the left of the Title. The significance of the four digit numbering system is:

First digit

• "0" - indicates the course does not carry degree credit
• "1" - indicates the course is taught at an introductory or freshman level
• "2" - indicates the course is taught at an intermediate level or at an introductory level within a specific discipline; oftentimes require freshman level prerequisite completion
• "3" - typically referred to as junior level or upper-division courses; indicates the course is oftentimes taught at a level requiring both freshman and sophomore level prerequisite completion
• "4" - typically referred to as senior level or upper-division courses; indicates the course is almost always taught at a level requiring junior level prerequisite completion
• "5" - those courses offered at the graduate level (typically in conjunction with an undergraduate level class but requires additional academic work)
• "6" - those courses offered for graduate students only
• "7" - those courses offered for graduate students only

Second digit

Many areas use the second digit to designate sub-areas within their areas. Otherwise the second digit has no significance.

Third digit

The third digit has no specific meaning except when it is the figure nine. A nine as the third digit means that the course content varies from semester to semester.

Fourth digit

The fourth digit has no specific significance unless it is the figure nine.

Courses numbered "1000" – "4999" are available for undergraduate students only. Graduate students should not enroll in undergraduate courses. Courses numbered in the "5000" range and above are available for graduate students only.

Shown on the same line with the Title of the course is the designation of the credit hours which the course carries. The credit hour value is generally based on the number of class hours per week. One hour of classroom work per week is usually valued at one credit hour. Some departments give one credit hour for two hours of laboratory work per week while some require three or more hours of laboratory work for one credit hour.

Normally, if the course consists solely of lecture, or lecture-discussion type meetings, the number of meetings per week will be the same as the credit hours earned for the course and no statement is made as to the type or number of meetings per week. In other situations, the type and number of meetings is usually stated.

Some departments have certain criteria to be able to register for courses. The following departments have imposed criteria for the courses:

Biological Sciences

Some of the biology courses entail dissection of animal or plant material. Such dissection is an essential component in the learning of biological principles and is required of all students majoring in the Biological Sciences at UNO and of all students matriculating in the upper-level biology courses. It is recognized that a significant number of nonmajor students take only the 1000-level biology courses and do not matriculate toward upper-level biology coursework. It is the policy of the department that, in the 1000-level biology courses (with the exception of Biology 1311), such nonmajor students who, for ethical reasons, object to dissection, may request of the laboratory instructor to be exempted therefrom (with the understanding that the student will be held responsible for the course material contained therein).

Education

The majority of the courses in the College of Education and Human Development are restricted to Education students only.

English

The completion of English 1158 is required of all students and is prerequisite to all courses numbered 2000 and above. To be eligible for English courses numbered 3000 to 4999, students must have completed 45 hours of coursework, including six hours of literature courses in the English Department, numbered from 2000 to 2999. For qualified students, honors sections are usually available in English 1158 (course number 1159) and in a 2000-level literature course (varies by semester; section number 195).

There are three possible grades in English courses numbered below 1000: P, U, and F. P denotes satisfactory completion of the course. U denotes unsuccessful participation and is given to the student who attends class regularly but does not pass. F denotes non-participation and is given to the student who does unsatisfactory work and is absent for the equivalent of more than two weeks.

French

Placement of students with high school preparation in French: students with sufficient preparation in French may enter the second, third, or fourth semester course in that language, thus completing the foreign language requirement in fewer semesters. Students interested in taking placement tests should contact the Foreign Language departments. Language courses in the 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 sequence must be taken in that order.

Italian

Placement of students with high school preparation in Italian: students with sufficient preparation in Italian may enter the second, third, or fourth semester course in that language, thus completing the foreign language requirement in fewer semesters. Students interested in taking placement tests should contact the Foreign Language departments. Language courses in the 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 sequence must be taken in that order.

Journalism

The completion of English 1158 is required of all students and is prerequisite to all courses. To be eligible for Journalism courses numbered 3000 to 4999, students must have completed 45 hours of coursework.

Latin

Placement of students with high school preparation in Latin: students with sufficient preparation in Latin may enter the second, third, or fourth semester course in that language, thus completing the foreign language requirement in fewer semesters. Students interested in taking placement tests should contact the Foreign Language departments. Language courses in the 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 sequence must be taken in that order.

Mathematics

Admission to all courses at the 1000-level will be based on performance on the ACT or departmental placement exams.

Music

Not more than eight semester hours from Music 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1950 may be offered for graduation.

Political Science

All 6000-level courses require consent of the department.

Spanish

Placement of students with high school preparation in Spanish: students with sufficient preparation in Spanish may enter the second, third, or fourth semester course in that language, thus completing the foreign language requirement in fewer semesters. Students interested in taking placement tests should contact the Foreign Language departments. Language courses in the 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 sequence must be taken in that order.

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