| Instructional Method |
Definition |
Topic Code |
| Lecture |
Sections taught face-to-face |
(LEC) |
| Lab |
Sections taught face-to-face with laboratory instruction |
(LAB) |
| Online |
Sections taught online with no set meeting times |
(OLINE) |
| Online Flex |
Sections taught online with a combination of a set day and time per week for all students and the remaining content online with no set meeting time |
(OFLEX) |
| Online Plus |
Sections taught online with no set meeting times but will require proctored quizzes/exams |
(OPLUS) |
| Online Lecture |
Sections taught online at set days and times |
(OLEC) |
| Online Lab |
Sections taught online with laboratory instruction at set days and times |
(OLAB) |
| Hybrid |
Sections that combines face-to-face and online instruction |
(HYB) |
| Hybrid Flex |
Sections combining rotating face-to-face instruction at set days and times with online instruction not at set days and times |
(HYBF) |
| Hybrid Set |
Sections combining rotating face-to-face instruction at set days and times with online instruction at the same set days and times |
(HYBS) |
| Lecture/Lab |
Sections taught face-to-face in which lecture and lab instruction are delivered at the same time |
(LL) |
| Activity |
Sections where the instructional time is based on a physical activity |
(ACT) |
| Orientation |
Instructional method, in combination with another method, used to orient a student to the course. Primarily used for activity classes |
(ORT) |
| Internship |
Sections held at outside organizations in order for students to gain experience in chosen career |
(ITR) |
| Practicum |
Sections which provide supervised application of previous coursework learned |
(PRC) |
| Directed Study |
A current NIC course which is offered on a case-by-case basis |
(DIR) |
| Independent Study |
A course designated with a 299 number. This is not a course currently offered through NIC. Arrangements on content and instructional method are decided between student and faculty |
(IND) |
