Definition

1. Noun:
   • A catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university: A formal, often published, list or directory that provides details about all the academic classes available at an educational institution. It typically includes course titles, descriptions, credit hours, prerequisites, and sometimes the names of instructors.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Students must consult the course catalog before registering for classes each semester.
  • The university's online course catalog is updated annually to reflect new programs and changes.
  • I found a fascinating seminar on ancient history in the graduate course catalog.

Advanced Usage

• "to browse the course catalog": To look through the list of courses in a casual or exploratory manner, often to discover options.

  • She spent the afternoon browsing the course catalog to find electives for her major.

• "as outlined in the course catalog": A formal phrase used to indicate that a rule, requirement, or description is officially documented in the catalog.

  • The prerequisites for this class, as outlined in the course catalog, include two semesters of biology.

Variants and Related Words

• Course bulletin (n): Another term for a course catalog, often used interchangeably.

  • Check the course bulletin for the most accurate schedule information.

• Catalog description (n): The specific text in a course catalog that explains the content and requirements of a single class.

  • The catalog description for Physics 101 states that lab work is required.

Synonyms

• Class schedule: A list of courses offered, often with specific times and locations.
• Program of studies: A structured list of courses within a specific academic program.

Related Phrases

• Course offerings: The collective set of courses available, as listed in the catalog.
  • The fall course offerings include several new data science classes.

Noun

1. a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university