Course descriptions are published in the online UO Catalog and the online Class Schedule. Course descriptions are restricted to a maximum of twenty-five words, excluding the boldface type (course number, title, credits) and prerequisites. The essential element is a sentence fragment that briefly describes course content or emphasis, focusing on the common and durable aspects of the course. 

Course descriptions are constant whenever the course is offered. 

University Communications has published a guide titled “How to Write a Twenty-Five Word Course Description” with suggestions for writing a description that is representative yet succinct; see https://creative.uoregon.edu/how-write-twenty-five-word-course-description.

See also Course Catalog Archive and Course Descriptions

Approved By: University Senate        Date: 05/24/2023

Motion Number: US22/23-20

Revision History:

Original US22/23-20 Date 05/24/2023