Course code guide

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Class number

A 4-digit number unique to each class section for a specific term.

Subject code

A 2–4 letter abbreviation for the department or subject area, like:

  • BIOL = Biology
  • ECO = Economics
  • LT = Literary Studies

Catalog number (4 digits)

Describes the level, course identity, or credit hours.

  • 1 = First Year
  • 2 = Sophomore
  • 3 = Junior
  • 4 = Senior
  • 5 = Advanced Senior
  • 6–9 = Graduate level

  • 0 = 0.0 credit or nonstandard credit

 3rd & 4th digits = Specific course identifier within the department 

Section code (3鈥4 characters)

Indicates when, where, and how the course is offered.

  • 0 = Daytime class (before 5 p.m.), Cox graduate morning section
  • 1 = Cox graduate afternoon section
  • 4 = Lyle Distance (400)/Online (401+)
  • 5 = Study Abroad
  • 6 = Washington, D.C. or Theology Houston
  • 7 = Evening class (5 p.m. or later), Cox graduate evening section
  • 8 = Lecture with a required "N" lab
  • L = Laboratory
  • N = Noncredit Lab (paired with an "8" lecture)
  • P = Private studies (e.g., theses, directed study, projects)
  • R = Noncredit Recitation (often used in Air Force (AERO) sections taught at UNT)

  • For codes starting with 0, 7, 8, L, N, or R: the next two digits are just sequential (e.g., 01, 02, 03)
  • P sections = Tied to instructor
  • 4, 5, 6 = Tied to specific location or program

Special cases

2nd digit = Module

  • 0 = Full Term
  • 1 = Module A
  • 2 = Module B

2nd digit = 9

  • 091 = Summer/May/January session
  • 092 = August session

4th character

  • A or B = Alternate time/calendar or location
  • C = Combined section
  • H = Honors section

4th character = session

  • 1 = First 5-week session
  • 2 = Second 5-week session
  • 3 = Full 10-week session
  • 4 = Bridge session (starts before first session and ends after second)

Availability & enrollment info

  • UNRSTR SEATS: Number of unrestricted seats available
  • RSTR SEATS: Seats available with enrollment restrictions
  • REQUISITES: Required pre/co-requisites enforced by the system
  • CONSENT: Department or instructor approval needed to enroll

Section notes

Any special notes are listed directly below the course section they apply to.

Class times

Times shown in course listings reflect actual meeting times.