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Meeting Pattern
The combination of days and times a class meets (e.g., MWF 9:35–10:25).
Standard Meeting Pattern
Institutionally established day/time blocks intended to optimize room use and avoid conflicts.
Non-Standard Meeting Pattern
Any class meeting time that falls outside approved standard patterns.
Meeting Times
Contact Minutes / Contact Hours
The total instructional time delivered over the term, often required for accreditation and policy compliance.
Modality of Meetings
The method in which the course is conducting its meetings. Modality must be accurately coded because it affects room assignment, student expectations, and reporting and compliance.
Asynchronous
Course activity that does not require students and faculty to meet at a specific time.
Synchronous
Course activity that requires real-time participation at scheduled days and times (in person or online).