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Course Level Definitions

Courses at Coker are designated by an alpha subject and a 3-digit course number. The alpha subject is determined by the subject matter of the class. The number of each course is a general indication of its level, the student group for which it is intended, and the cognitive demands and depth of learning expected from students, as reflected in Bloom's Taxonomy.

Lower-Level Undergraduate Courses (100-200 Level)

100 to 199: Introductory, foundational, or survey courses appropriate for First Year students and students with no background in the subject. These courses primarily focus on foundational knowledge (fundamental concepts, theories, and principles relevant to the subject area) and apply basic skills or techniques associated with the subject matter (problem-solving, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, or effective communication). Often these courses will focus on habits and strategies for learning, including time management, organization, note-taking, and study skills, to support their academic success in the course and beyond.


200 to 299: Lower or intermediate level courses typically with a focus in a particular subject. These courses are appropriate for First Year, Sophomores, and Juniors. These courses help students deepen their understanding of key concepts, theories, and principles relevant to the subject area and apply intermediate-level skills or techniques associated with the subject matter (complex problem-solving, critical analysis, data interpretation, or advanced communication skills).

The learning outcomes for 100 and 200-level courses are predominantly at the remembering, understanding, and applying levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.

Upper-Level Undergraduate Courses (300-400 Level)

300 to 399: Upper-level intermediate courses that typically have significant prerequisites. These courses are appropriate for Juniors and Seniors. These courses focus on an advanced understanding of concepts, theories, and principles within the subject area including their interrelationships and applications. In these courses, students will analyze complex problems, issues, or phenomena within the discipline, applying critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence, arguments, and perspectives, and generate well-reasoned conclusions or solutions.

400 to 499: Upper-level advanced courses are typically appropriate for Seniors. These courses focus on synthesizing and integrating advanced concepts, theories, and methodologies from multiple sources within the discipline to develop a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the subject matter. In these courses, students will critically analyze and evaluate scholarly literature, research findings, and theoretical frameworks relevant to the course topic, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in existing knowledge and communicate complex ideas, arguments, and findings effectively through written reports, oral presentations, or other appropriate means.

The learning outcomes for courses at the 300 and 400 level are predominately at the apply, analyze, and evaluate levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Some 400-level courses may have learning outcomes at the create level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.