course catalogue
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Definition
Noun: A course catalogue is an official publication, often in print or digital format, that lists and describes all the courses offered by a college, university, or other educational institution. It serves as a comprehensive guide for students, detailing course titles, numbers, descriptions, credit hours, prerequisites, and sometimes the instructors or departments.
Usage
The term "course catalogue" is used to refer to the complete, official listing of academic offerings. It is a resource for planning a program of study.
Examples
- Students should consult the course catalogue before registering for classes each semester.
- The university's online course catalogue is updated every summer with new courses for the upcoming academic year.
- I found a fascinating class on ancient history in the course catalogue.
Advanced Usage
- Historical course catalogue: Refers to an archive of past catalogues, which can be used for academic research or to verify past course requirements.
- Researchers used the historical course catalogue from the 1970s to study the evolution of the computer science department.
Variants and Related Words
- Course catalog: An alternative and very common spelling, especially in American English. The meaning is identical.
- Academic catalogue: A broader term that may include not only courses but also institutional policies, degree requirements, and faculty information.
- Bulletin: A term sometimes used interchangeably with "course catalogue," especially at some universities.
Synonyms
- Class schedule (though this often refers to the specific timetable for a term, not the full descriptive listing)
- Programme of study (broader, referring to the structured plan of courses for a degree)
Related Phrases
- To browse the course catalogue: To look through the catalogue informally, often to discover interesting classes.
- I spent the afternoon browsing the course catalogue for elective ideas.
- As per the course catalogue: A formal phrase used to indicate that information or a rule comes directly from the official catalogue.
- The prerequisite, as per the course catalogue, is Introduction to Biology.
Noun
- a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university