Course Description Information

Course Numbering System

Course codes are listed as [SUBJECT] - [COURSE NUMBER] - [SECTION].

Example: BIO-110-HYN3      

Subject – BIO (Biology) See Subject Prefix Legend for more details.
Course Number – 110
Section – HYN (Hybrid-Night) See Section Legend for more details  

Subject Prefix Legend

PrefixSubject
ACACollege Transfer Success
ACCAccounting
AQUAquaculture
ARTArt
AUTAutomotive
BIOBiology
BMSBoat Manufacture and Service
BPABaking and Pastry Arts
BPRBlueprint Reading
BTBBoat Building
BUSBusiness
CHMChemistry
CISInformation Systems
CJCCriminal Justice
COMCommunication
COSCosmetology
CSCComputer Science
CTIComputer Tech / Integration
CTSComputer Information Technology
CULCulinary
DBADatabase Management Technology
DFTDrafting
DMEDigital Media Technology
ECOEconomics
EDUEducation
EGREngineering
EMSEmergency Medical Science
ENGEnglish
FSTFoodservice
GELGeology
HEAHealth
HETHeavy Equipment Maintenance
HISHistory
HORHorticulture
HRMHospitality Management
HSEHuman Services
HUMHumanities
HYDHydraulics
LDDLight Duty Diesel
LEXLegal Education
MATMathematics
MEDMedical Assisting
MKTMarketing and Retailing
MPSMarine Propulsion Systems
MRNMarine
MUSMusic
NASNursing Assistant
NETNetworking Technology
NOSNetworking Operating System
NURNursing
OSTOffice Administration
PEDPhysical Education
PHIPhilosophy
PHOPhotography
PHYPhysics
POLPolitical Science
PSYPsychology
RADRadiography
RCPRespiratory Care
RELReligion
SABSubstance Abuse
SECInformation Systems Security
SOCSociology
SPASpanish
SWKSocial Work
WBLWork-Based Learning
WEBWeb Technologies
WLDWelding

Course Numbers

Non-Credit Courses

Courses numbered 000-099 carry institutional credit only and do not apply toward graduation requirements (non-credit). These courses are referred to as College Prep/Developmental courses.

College Credit Courses

Courses numbered 100 – 999 are collegiate-level courses and apply toward Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates.

Section Legend

CodeDescription
A1st 8 weeks – Section runs the first eight weeks of the semester
B2nd 8 weeks – Section runs the second eight weeks of the semester
LLate Start – Section starts after the beginning of the term
INInternet / Online - Instruction, student support, and testing are fully online without required class times.
BLBlended - Face-to-face instruction but gives the instructor flexibility to offer up to 49% of instruction online.
HFHyflex - Classes will meet at a set time, but you get to choose when to take your classes in-person and when to take them online.
HYHybrid - 51% or more of your learning and testing will be online. Some of your instruction will be in-person.
SSynchronous -Online instruction with required online meetings at specific dates and times
TRIn-Person/Face-to-Face -Instruction is delivered in-person with students in attendance for class meetings. Note: F2F options include lectures, labs, practicums, clinicals, etc.
NNight – Classes delivered after 4:00 p.m.
WWinter Mini Term – Section offered during Winter Break
XOff Campus – Courses, clinicals, or web-based learning offered off campus
CCougars - Croatan High School Location
MMariners – East Carteret High School Location
PPatriots – West Carteret High School Location

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions can be found in the Course Catalog, as well as on Carteret Compass.

Note: Not all courses are offered every semester or every catalog year.