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Courses and programs to be offered by LU have been planned for gradual implementation over a five-year period. In this section we detail the courses in that plan as it presently exists. The plan will be changed and updated as needed. At Schedule of Classes the planned implementation schedule is set forth. In the first year we plan offering six courses (three in the fall and three in the spring). We hope this will be helpful. The navigation bar at the left shows in alphabetical order the disciplines or fields of study in which the University plans to provide course offerings. Under these headings courses appear in numerical order. Following the title of each course are numbers representing lecture, laboratory, clinical experience, and credit respectively, the requirements for admission to the course, if any, and a brief description of its content. Requirements for baccalaureate degree majors and minors are under their respective disciplines or fields of study. Numbering of CoursesCourses numbered 100 through 299, referred to as lower-division courses, are usually introductory in nature and intended for undergraduates (primarily for but not limited to freshmen and sophomores). Courses numbered 300 through 399, referred to as upper-division or advanced courses often having prerequisites, are for advanced undergraduates (primarily for juniors and seniors. Lower division students may enroll in upper-division courses only with consent of the chair of the department offering the course. Courses numbered 400 through 499 are for advanced undergraduates and graduates (juniors, seniors, and post-baccalaureate students, but not lower division students). Courses numbered below 100 are developmental courses which are not applicable to the hour requirement for a degree, diploma, or certificate. The lower case letters, ab, abc, etc., indicate the semesters of a course more than one semester in length. In such courses the b semester is a continuation of the a semester, etc. Prerequisites and CorequisitesSpecial requirements for admission to certain courses are introduced by the word "prerequisites" or "corequisites." A prerequisite is a course taken prior to another course. A corequisite is a course taken at the same time as another course or prior to the course to be taken. Students who do not have credit in prerequisite courses but believe they have equivalent preparation should consult the chair of the department offering the course they desire to enter. Permission to enroll requires the written approval of the chair. Course CreditCredit is in semester hours. Each semester hour generally represents one hour per week in class and two hours preparation outside of class (with a corresponding equivalency in the summer term). Courses involving laboratory, clinical experience, activity, or other application normally require additional hours of class attendance. In registering for a course with variable credit, students must indicate at registration the number of semester hours for which they intend to take the course. Academic YearThe academic year includes two regular semesters, designated the First Semester (August-December) and the Second Semester (January-May) respectively. The College also has a Summer Session (May-July). Current OfferingsAs the University implements certificate, diploma, and degree programs, most, but not all courses are to be offered at least once during an academic year. Refer to specific certificate, diploma, or degree programs for suggested schedules in the Academic Programs section of this website. The Schedule of Classes, published each semester and summer session, details the scheduling of courses. The University reserves the right to withdraw any course for which, in its opinion, there is insufficient enrollment to warrant its offering. Undergraduate Open SeminarThe advanced undergraduate course, Undergraduate Open Seminar (399), is available in disciplines offering a major or minor. This is a special course for reading and conference or for experimentation, or a seminar on topics not treated by regularly scheduled courses. Requests for initiation of the course and suggestions of areas of study may be made by students, but normally the course may is initiated by a faculty member. The seminar may be offered with approval of the faculty member involved and the department chair. A maximum of three hours of credit may be earned toward the bachelor’s degree in Undergraduate Open Seminar in a single discipline. Undergraduate Open Seminar may not substitute for an existing course. Independent Study CoursesThe advanced undergraduate course, Independent Study (499) is available in disciplines offering a major. Enrollment requires senior standing, permission of the department chair, and consent of a faculty member to act as sponsor. Admission is based upon evidence of ability to pursue independent study in depth and approval of a project submitted at the time of registration. Regular progress reports are required throughout the semester. A formal final report shall be made and placed on file with the department chair before granting of credit. A maximum of three hours of credit may be earned toward the bachelor’s degree in Independent Study in a single discipline. Independent Study may not substitute for an existing course. Course Prospectus and Sample LessonSome courses provide a link to a Course Prospectus and a Sample Lesson. The plan is to have these available for every course offered by the University. The Course Prospectus is an abbreviated version of the actual course syllabus used in the course. Similarly, the Sample Lesson is the abbreviated version of Lesson 1 in the course. The actual course syllabus and lessons will vary as instructors update their courses. These are presented here to provide students with a better idea of the content, structure, and requirements of a course before they register.
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