Glossary of Terms – Rutgers-Newark Office of Academic Scheduling

The following is a list of commonly used terms:

Academic Calendar: Official listing of important deadlines and dates relative to the term.

Corequisite: Courses that are taken at the same time during a term.

Course Scheduling System (CSS): A web-based interface used to communicate and process course scheduling requests.

Data Collection Utility (DCU): A web-based application that provides a new and intuitive method for departments to enter and review course information for Fall and Spring semesters.

DCU Component: The CSS equivalent of course mode. Lecture, Recitation, Lab etc.

DCU Delivery: Level in which course time requirements and room restrictions are added.

DCU Pavilion: Equivalent to building, e.g.: Conklin Hall, Hill Hall etc.

Enrollment: The number of students in a course.

Instructor Cam: Advanced instructor-facing tracking cameras to stream and record the class.

Master Course List (MCL): A database which lists all of the courses available to schedule at the University.

Master Course List Change (MCL) Form: The process to make a change to a course that currently exists on the MCL. This form is also known as a Form 29.

Prerequisite: Course(s) a student must complete prior to registering for the current course.

Room Capacity: The maximum number of seats in a classroom.

Schedule “Go Live” Date: The date the Schedule Of Classes will be available to view course offerings for the upcoming term.

Schedule of Classes (SOC): An online list of all courses that will be offered for a term.

Scheduling Grid: Standard periods for when courses will meet in a given term.

Scheduling Window: The time period for departments to submit their schedules in CSS for the upcoming semester.

Tablet Arm Chairs: Student chairs with an attached writing surface.

Tiered: A classroom floor that rises from the front to the back of the room and has steps.

University Classroom: A classroom that is centrally managed by Academic Scheduling and is designated to meet a broad range of teaching and learning needs to support the entire University community.