Section Types
A section is an instructional unit used to divide a course.
Section type is the mode of instruction for a section. There are several different section types, which are listed and defined below.
Section Type Definitions
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A stand-alone section does not have any additional section types associated with it.
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A lecture is a section type used in conjunction with one or more other section types (e.g., discussion, lab, etc.) that bring together a group as a single unit for a given class meeting.
Lectures have either a Mandatory or a Preferred relationship with their discussions, labs or lab/discussions.
- In courses with Mandatory relationships, students choose a discussion or lab section and are automatically registered for the lecture that is related to that discussion or lab section.
- In courses with Preferred relationships, students must choose both a lecture and a preferred section when registering. Credit hours in Preferred relationships are placed on the lecture sections.
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A discussion is an instructional unit used in conjunction with a lecture that denotes a non-laboratory situation. This term must be used to include all instructional units whose description could be categorized as recitation, conference, or drill.
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A lab is an instructional unit used in conjunction with a lecture that requires a room with specialized facilities and equipment.
A lab/discussion is an instructional unit used in conjunction with a lecture and combines the course offerings elements of a lab and a discussion into one unit for registration.
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Additional time sections are created when two or more courses, or courses with more than one section (sections must have different time/location information) meet together at a shared time for instruction (but NOT to watch a film).
A screening section is set up when students meet to watch a film.
Independent study is an individual instruction section that is not a formally structured class. Typically, this involves one-on-one instruction with a specific faculty member and student.
Delivery Modes
Delivery Modes are used by departments to provide information regarding how a course will function. A complete picture of course functionality is achieved by reviewing the course Delivery Mode, Delivery Mode Definition, Time/Location information, and supplemental Registration Information (where applicable).
In-Person
This course will be held face-to-face in a physical instructional space. (Previously referred to as Face to Face).
Hybrid
A course section in which the instructor determines the combination of in-person and online instruction. There will be a minimum of two time/location lines to reflect the in-person and online course requirements.
Individualized Experience
An individual or small group format including but not limited to internships, independent study, or research projects with faculty or off-campus partners.
Online
Online course sections will be taught only through an internet-based learning platform (Previously referred to as Web).
Online courses can be synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of both.
- Online (Synchronous) course sections have a set meeting pattern with specific time students must be online. The time/location information should include a set meeting pattern with Online in the City field.
- Online (Asynchronous) course sections have no set meeting time and course content is viewed and completed when convenient for the students. Time/location information is set as ARR time and Asynchronous Online in the City field.
- Online (Synchronous and Asynchronous) course sections have both set online meeting times, as well as content viewed and completed when convenient for students. These courses will have at least two meeting lines: one with the set meeting pattern Online in the City field, and one with ARR time, Asynchronous Online in the City field.
Synchronous
Asynchronous
Mixed (Synchronous and Asynchronous)
Registration Status Only
A course section mode in which registration is required to maintain an enrolled status.
Course Exchange
A course section shared with a Non-UI peer institution, which is not classified as Study Abroad.
Section Set-up by Delivery Mode
In-Person Section Set-up (Stand-Alone)
Defined Meeting Pattern, Requesting University Classroom
- Section Type: Stand Alone
- Section Number: We suggest 0001 if it is the first section of the course
- Management Type: Academic Unit Course
- Enter Opt Enrollment
- Set the meeting pattern
- Classroom Scheduling Manages Initial Room Assignment = Yes
- Choose Ideal Room type
- Click Save
- Credit Hours = Yes, choose credit hour(s) and click “add”
- Leave Delivery Mode as “In-Person”
- Click Save
Section Summary shows:
- Stand-alone section
- Academic Unit Course
- In-Person Delivery Mode
- Specific Time & Location information listed
- No classroom displayed means the section is requesting a University Classroom
The Submit to Workflow button is at the top right of the section summary page.
Defined Meeting Pattern, Using Departmental Space
- Section Type: Stand Alone
- Section Number: We suggest 0001 if it is the first section of the course
- Management Type: Academic Unit Course
- Enter Opt Enrollment
- Set the meeting pattern
- Classroom Scheduling Manages Initial Room Assignment = No
- Is off-site = No
- Choose Building
- Choose Room Number
- Click Save
- Credit Hours = Yes, choose credit hour(s) and click “add”
- Leave Delivery Mode as “In-Person”
- Click Save
- Stand-alone section
- Academic Unit Course
- In-Person Delivery Mode
- Specific Time & Location information listed
- Building and room number listed for departmental space chosen
Arranged Time, Arranged Location
- Section Type: Stand Alone
- Section Number: We suggest 0001 if it is the first section of the course
- Management Type: Academic Unit Course
- Enter Opt Enrollment
- Credit Hours = Yes, choose credit hour(s) and click “add”
- Leave Delivery Mode as “In-Person”
- Click Save
- Stand-alone section
- Academic Unit Course
- In-Person Delivery Mode
- Time & Location area displays ARR/ARR
Hybrid Section Set-up
In Hybrid course sections, a portion of the section is Online and another portion of the section is In-Person. When Hybrid sections are created, there must be two or more time/location lines to represent the Online and In-Person components of the course.
Additional Information Coming Soon
Individualized Experience Section Set-up
Information Coming Soon
Online Section Set-up
Synchronous Online
Instructions for creation of a synchronous online course are located on the DOE and Hybrid Course Offerings page.
Asynchronous Online
Instructions for creation of an asynchronous online course are located on the DOE and Hybrid Course Offerings page.
Related Section Set-up
Courses have related sections when there is a lecture and associated lab(s) or discussion(s). When related sections have a Mandatory relationship, the student selects a lab or discussion section and is automatically enrolled in the lecture section. When related sections have a Preferred relationship, students choose both the lecture section and the lab and/or discussion section.
Mandatory Relationship Information
One lecture section associated to one or more discussion and/or lab sections.
When there's a mandatory relationship between a lecture and associated sections, the credit hours are placed on the lab or discussion sections.
Because credit hours are carried on the lab or discussion sections in a mandatory relationship, attendance and grades are submitted by the instructors of those sections.
When students enroll in a course with a mandatory relationship, the student chooses the discuss or lab section and they are automatically enrolled in the related lecture section.
MAUI View:
MyUI View:
Preferred Relationship Information
When courses are set up with a preferred relationship, there is typically more than one lecture section and the related discussions or labs are associated to any/all lecture sections for the course.
When there's a preferred relationship, the credit hours are placed on the lecture section(s).
Because credit hours are carried on the lecture sections in a preferred relationship, attendance and grades are submitted by the lecture instructor(s).
When students enroll in a course with a preferred relationship, the student chooses all portions of the course.
MAUI View:
MyUI View:
In-Person Related Sections
In-Person Mandatory Relationship
Create Lecture Section First
- Section Type: Lecture
- Section Number: 0AAA, 0BBB, etc
- Management Type: Academic Unit Course
- Enter Opt Enrollment
Requesting University Classroom
- Set the meeting pattern
- Classroom Scheduling Manages Initial Room Assignment = Yes
- Choose Ideal Room type
- Click Save
Using Department Space
- Set the meeting pattern
- Classroom Scheduling Manages Initial Room Assignment = No
- Is off-site = No
- Choose Building
- Choose Room Number
- Click Save
- In a Mandatory relationship, credit hours will go on the discussion section(s) so choose "no" for credit hour section
- Mandatory Relationship will be created when you create the discussion or lab sections
- Save
Create Discussion and/or Lab Sections
- Section Type: Discussion or Lab
- Section Number: 0A01, 0A02, etc
- Management Type: Academic Unit Course
- Enter Opt Enrollment
Requesting University Classroom
- Set the meeting pattern
- Classroom Scheduling Manages Initial Room Assignment = Yes
- Choose Ideal Room type
- Click Save
Using Department Space
- Set the meeting pattern
- Classroom Scheduling Manages Initial Room Assignment = No
- Is off-site = No
- Choose Building
- Choose Room Number
- Click Save
- Change the credit hours toggle to Yes
- Click "Add" next to the credit hour drop-down
- The lecture section will be listed under the Related Sections header. Click Add to set up the Mandatory relationship
- Click Save
In-Person Preferred Relationship
Create the Lecture section(s) first
- Section type: Lecture
- Section Number: In-Person lecture sections should be numbered 0AAA, 0BBB and so on
- Management Type: In-Person lecture sections should have the Academic Unit Course management type
- Optimum Enrollment: This number must equal the total number of seats that will be available in the associated labs/discussions
For this lecture meeting on campus in a University Classroom, choose the meeting start and end times and recurrence pattern. For location, choose "Yes" for Classroom Scheduling Manages Room Assignment, Enter the Room Type Ideal, and Save.
For Preferred relationships, the credit hours must be placed on the lecture section. Choose the "Yes" toggle next to Credit Hour Section, select the credit hour and click "Add" and click Save.
Because no sections have been created yet, MAUI will display "There are no available sections offered." You will relate discussion or lab sections to the lecture when you create them.
In many cases, courses with a Preferred relationship will have at least two lecture sections.
Now Create the Discussion and/or Lab Sections
For this Discussion meeting on campus in a University Classroom, choose the meeting start and end times and recurrence pattern. For location, choose "Yes" for Classroom Scheduling Manages Room Assignment, Enter the Room Type Ideal, and Save.
- Since this is a preferred relationship and the credit hours are on the lecture(s) you will toggle the credit hour section option to "No".
- Choose "Preferred" and relate the section you're creating to any/all of the lecture sections.
- Click "Save".
Each section's enrollment count can be adjusted on this panel. Be sure to click "Save" after making any needed adjustments.
Online Related Sections
Online Mandatory Relationship
Please refer to the Online and Hybrid Course Offerings page for instructions on setting up an Online course with a mandatory relationship between the lecture and lab or discussion sections.
Online Preferred Relationship
Please refer to the Online and Hybrid Course Offerings page for instructions on setting up an Online course with a preferred relationship between the lecture(s) and other related sections.
Hybrid Related Sections (Online/In-Person)
Instructions for set-up of a related section course, where the lecture is online and the discussions are in-person, are located on the DOE and Hybrid Course Offerings page.
Additional Help with Section Setup
