Columbia University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses across a variety of disciplines. With over 8,000 courses to choose from, students have the flexibility to customize their academic experience to meet their individual interests and career goals.
Course Catalog
The university’s course catalog provides a comprehensive listing of all courses offered, including course descriptions, prerequisites, and meeting times. Students can access the course catalog online at https://www.columbia.edu/course-catalog/.
Popular Courses
Some of the most popular courses at Columbia University include:
- Introduction to Psychology (PSYC UN1001): This course provides an overview of the major concepts and theories in psychology, including memory, learning, motivation, and personality.
- Introduction to Economics (ECON UN1001): This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, including supply and demand, market equilibrium, and economic growth.
- Introduction to Biology (BIOL UN1001): This course provides an overview of the basic principles of biology, including cell structure, function, genetics, and evolution.
- Introduction to Sociology (SOCI UN1001): This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of sociology, including social structure, inequality, and social change.
- Introduction to Political Science (POLS UN1001): This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of political science, including political institutions, political behavior, and international relations.
Course Registration
Students register for courses through the university’s online registration system, CU Registration. Students can access CU Registration at https://registration.columbia.edu/.
Course Requirements
Course requirements vary depending on the specific course. Students can view the course requirements for any course in the course catalog.
Grading System
Columbia University uses a four-point grading system:
- A (4.0): Excellent
- B (3.0): Good
- C (2.0): Satisfactory
- D (1.0): Poor
- F (0.0): Failing
Academic Advising
Students can receive academic advising from their assigned academic advisor. Academic advisors can help students choose courses, develop academic plans, and track their progress towards graduation.
FAQs
1. How many courses can I take per semester?
The maximum number of courses that students can take per semester is 18 credits.
2. How do I register for courses?
Students register for courses through the university’s online registration system, CU Registration.
3. What is the grading scale at Columbia University?
Columbia University uses a four-point grading system: A, B, C, D, F.
4. Can I take courses from other schools and universities?
Yes, students can take courses from other schools and universities through the Columbia University Cross-Registration Program.
5. How can I find out more about a specific course?
Students can find more information about a specific course in the course catalog.
6. What is the deadline to register for courses?
The deadline to register for courses varies depending on the semester. Students can view the registration deadlines for each semester in the academic calendar.
7. What should I do if I have a problem with my course?
Students who have a problem with their course should contact their instructor or their academic advisor.
8. How can I get help with my coursework?
Students who need help with their coursework can contact their instructor, their academic advisor, or the university’s tutoring and learning center.