Course attributes are used to code and track courses in the system of record. Attribute codes can be entered during the initial creation of a course or during the schedule updating period. To create a course attribute, it must be approved through Curriculog using the Administrative: Attribute Request proposal. The attributes outlined on this webpage are verified with the department each semester prior to official reporting.
High Impact Practice (HIP) course section attributes will be collected in the ADC in a similar manner as the No Cost and Low Cost Course Materials Course Section Attributes. HIP's include a variety of educational programs designed for deeper learning. HIP's include programs like service learning, learning communities, peer mentoring, etc.
HIP's, as noted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU), are designs and practices in teaching and learning that increase student engagement and lead to successful learning.
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZHIR |
Course meets a High Impact Practice requirement established by the institution |
ZHIL |
Course section is linked to other course sections that are grouped as a Common High Impact Practice experience for students enrolled in the course section |
SERVICE LEARNING
ATTRIBUTES
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
ATTRIBUTES
WORK-BASED LEARNING
ATTRIBUTES
COLLABORATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
& PROJECTS ATTRIBUTES
COMMON INTELLECTUAL
EXPERIENCE ATTRIBUTES
EPORTFOLIO
ATTRIBUTES
FIRST YEAR
EXPERIENCE ATTRIBUTES
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
ATTRIBUTES
WRITING INTENSIVE
COURSES ATTRIBUTES
CAPSTONE
ATTRIBUTES
STUDY ABROAD/AWAY
ATTRIBUTES
INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL
EXCHANGE ATTRIBUTES
Courses that (A) require student participation in service projects or community engagement (either on campus or through institutional partnerships with off-campus organizations), (B) integrate the service experience into the course content, (C) incorporate student reflection to help connect what they learned through their service with the course learning objectives. These standards apply to both Graduate and Undergraduate courses.
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZSLP |
Primary: Service Learning Course meets institution's criteria as a High Impact Practice for Service Learning |
ZSL1 |
Service learning courses that require 10 or less hours of service/engagement |
ZSL2 |
Service learning courses that require 11 - 20 hours of service/engagement |
ZSL3 |
Service learning courses that require 21 - 50 hours of service/engagement |
ZSL4 |
Service learning courses that require 51 or more hours of service/engagement |
For undergraduate courses that focus primarily on an undergraduate research experience where students conduct an original research or creative project. This standard applies only to Undergraduate courses.
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZURP |
Primary: Undergraduate Research course meets institution's criteria as High Impact Practice for Undergraduate Research |
ZUR1 |
Research or creative project that requires 30 or less contact hours |
ZUR2 |
Research or creative project that requires 31 - 50 contact hours |
ZUR3 |
Research or creative project that requires 51 - 100 contact hours |
ZUR4 |
Research or creative project that requires 100 or more contact hours |
For undergraduate and graduate courses that (A) require for-credit internships, practicums, clinicals, co-ops, or similar work-based experiences and (B) integrate the work experience into the course content. These standards apply to both Graduate and Undergraduate courses. The proper code depends on the number of hours the student is required to spend in the work-based experience.
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZWLP |
Primary: Work-Based Learning course meets institution's criteria as High Impact Practice for Work-Based Learning |
ZWL1 |
Work-based component requires 30 or less contact hours |
ZWL2 |
Work-based component requires 31 - 50 contact hours |
ZWL3 |
Work-based component requires 51 - 100 contact hours – if selected, instruction type must be code 81 |
ZWL4 |
Work-based component requires 100 or more contact hours – if selected, instruction type must be code 81 |
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZCOP |
Primary: Collaborative Assignments and Projects course section meets institution’s criteria as a High Impact Practice for Collaborative Assignments and Projects |
ZC01 |
Contact Hours: Collaborative Assignments and Projects component requires 10 or less contact hours |
ZC02 |
Contact Hours: Collaborative Assignments and Projects component requires 11 – 20 contact hours |
ZC03 |
Contact Hours: Collaborative Assignments and Projects component requires 21 - 50 contact hours |
ZC04 |
Contact Hours: Collaborative Assignments and Projects component requires 51 or more contact hours |
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZCIP |
Primary: Common Intellectual Experiences course section meets institution’s criteria as a High Impact Practice for Common Intellectual Experiences |
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZEPP |
Primary: ePortfolio meets institution’s criteria as a High Impact Practice for ePortfolios |
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZFYP |
Primary: First-Year Experience course section meets institution’s criteria as a High Impact Practice for First-Year Experience. |
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZLCP |
Primary: Learning Community course section meets institution’s criteria as a High Impact Practice for Learning Communities |
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZWIP |
Primary: Writing-Intensive course section meets institution’s criteria as a High Impact Practice for Writing-Intensive Courses |
For undergraduate courses resulting in a culminating project or exhibition (e.g., a thesis, performance, project) that serves as a final academic experience.
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZCAP |
Course offered to capture a culminating project or exhibition |
The study abroad/away designation requires multiple attributes. For courses that fall within this category, please consult with the Director of Study Abroad.
SELECT ONE
PRIMARY CODE |
DESIGNATION |
ZSAB |
Study Abroad (The course is taught outside the of the United States and results in progress toward a degree at Augusta University) |
ZSAW |
Study Away (The course is taught within the United States in a location significantly different from the home campus and results in progress toward a degree at Augusta University) |
SELECT ONE
DURATION CODE |
DESIGNATION |
ZSA1 |
Less than 2 weeks |
ZSA2 |
2 to less than 4 weeks |
ZSA3 |
4 to less than 8 weeks |
ZSA4 |
At least 8 weeks but less than a full semester |
ZSA5 |
One semester |
MAY INCLUDE ONE OR MORE IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY & DURATION CODES
SUPPLEMENTARY CODES |
DESIGNATION |
ZSAC |
Faculty Led (course is taught by a faculty member at Augusta University who is leading the trip) |
ZSAD |
Branch Campus Abroad (course is taught at a USG branch campus abroad such as the sites in Costa Rica, Cortona, Oxford, Montepulciano) |
ZSAE |
Embedded (course is partially taught at Augusta University and partially taught abroad, such as a course with a trip over spring or winter break) |
ZSAF |
USG Consortium Study Abroad (course is taught as part of one of the USG Goes Global [G3] Study Abroad trips, such as the European Council or Asia Council trips) |
ZSAG |
International Service Learning (credit bearing volunteering, community development, and/or other related educational experience abroad) – if selected, must also include the appropriate Service Learning/Community Engagement attribute |
ZSAH |
Internship Abroad (credit bearing work experience abroad) – if selected, must also include the appropriate Work-Based Learning attribute |
ZSAI |
Research Abroad (credit bearing research experience abroad, self-organized or sponsored) – if selected, must also include the appropriate Undergraduate Research or Creative Project attribute for undergraduate courses |
ZSAJ |
Direct Enroll/Unilateral (Course is taught at an international institution in which the student is enrolled directly) |
ZSAK |
Exchange/Bilateral (course is taught at an international institution in which the student is enrolled and whereby the USG institution holds an exchange agreement) |
ZSAL |
Third Party Provider (courses is taught abroad as a part of a study abroad program offered by a third party/provider/company/organizer) |
ZHIL |
Course section is linked to other course sections that are grouped as a Common High Impact Practice experience for students enrolled in the course section |
ZHIR |
Course meets a High Impact Practice requirement established by the institution |
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZIVE |
Course utilizes technology to virtually pair two or more groups of students residing in different countries to complete joint curriculum goals. |
In Fall 2018, University System of Georgia (USG) institutions were required to prominently designate sections of courses whose course materials exclusively consist of no-cost (open or free textbooks) or low-cost course materials at the point of registration.
Included in the cost caps are textbooks and other text-based materials, workbooks, lab manuals, online homework platforms, and codes or publisher-provided curricular materials for students.
Excluded from the cost caps are equipment (such as art supplies, calculators, or physical lab materials) and fees for test proctoring.
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
ZNCM |
No-Cost: $0 Required Costs |
ZLCM |
Low-cost: $40 or Under Required Costs |
The courses assigned this attribute are specific degree-level science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses leading to high demand careers in Georgia. These courses, taken at an eligible postsecondary institution, will have an additional weight of 0.5 added to grades of B (3.0), C (2.0) and D (1.0). Grades of A and F do not qualify for the additional STEM weight.
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
STEM |
STEM Weighted Courses |
Experiential Learning Theory explains learning as a process in which experiences are transformed into knowledge. Courses designated as Experiential Learning ("EXL") must include learning through action, learning by doing, learning through experience, and learning through discovery and exploration. To have a course designated as EXL, the course should meet the following criterion:
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Quentin Davis, QEP Director.
Experiential Learning at Augusta University
ATTRIBUTE |
DESIGNATION |
EXL |
EXL Weighted Courses |
