Definitions of Class Types

An Independent Learning Class (section code IL) is a class in which students study asynchronously and individually under the direction of an instructor.

An Online Learning Class (section code OL) is a class in which students study asynchronously using an online learning management system.

A Learning Contract Class (section code LC) is a class in which one student studies asynchronously and individually under the direction of an instructor according to a learning contract developed together by the student and instructor.

An On-Campus Class is a class in which students participate synchronously and in-person at the Lummi or one of the extended campus sites. Section codes for the Lummi campus are A, B, …, or N if class starts 5 pm or later, and section codes for on-campus classes at the extended Campus sites are MS, NP, NI, PG, SW, or TU, as appropriate for the particular site. An H is appended to the section code if the class is hybrid, for example, AH or PGH.

A Workforce Education Class is a synchronous class for a workforce education course. Workforce education courses are not normally listed in the college catalog or quarterly class schedule.

A Telecourse Class (section code TC or TCH if hybrid) is a class in which students participate synchronously via ITV and not in-person (Modality no longer in-use).

A Videoconferencing Class (section code VC or VCH if hybrid) is a class in which students participate synchronously via video- conferencing other than ITV and not in-person.