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Section Abbreviation

Sections of a course have abbreviations that indicate, in a general manner, the format of the course or section. More information on course content and teaching style can be found in the Course Guide (also available at campus bookstores).

Abbreviation Meaning
CLN Clinic
COL Colloquium
CST Case Study
DEM Demonstration
DIS Discussion
DRD Directed Reading
DRS Directed Research
DST Directed Study
EXC Extra Credit
FWK Fieldwork
INI Individual Instruction
IND Independent Study
IAS Industrial Assignment
IEX Intern/Externship
LAB Laboratory
LEC Lecture
LET Lecture (without LAB or DIS sections)
PHY Physical Education
PRC Practicum
REH Rehearsal
RES Residency
ROT Rotation
SEM Seminar
STU Studio
THE Thesis Credit
WKS Workshop