Course Catalog | openSIS Administration Guide

Course Catalog

Overview

The Course Catalog provides a consolidated view of all courses available in openSIS. It allows administrators to search and filter courses by marking period, subject, program, course, and grade level, making it easier to review course offerings and their associated sections.

Each course can be expanded to view additional information, including its description, prerequisites, learning objectives, and the sections available for enrollment.

Access the Course Catalog

  1. Log in to openSIS.
  2. Go to Courses > Course Catalog.

The Course Catalog page opens, displaying all available courses.

Search and Filter Courses

Use the available filters to quickly locate courses.

The following filters are available:

  • Marking Period – View courses offered during a specific marking period.
  • Subject – Filter courses by subject.
  • Program – Display courses for a selected academic program.
  • Course – Search for a specific course.
  • Grade Level – View courses available for a selected grade level.
  • Search – Locate a course by entering its name or keyword.

View Course Information

The Course Catalog displays the following information for each course:

  • Subject
  • Short Name
  • Course Name
  • Credit Hours
  • Grade Level

Click the Expand icon beside a course to view additional details.

Expanded course information includes:

  • Course description
  • Pre-requisite course(s)
  • Learning objectives
  • Available course sections
  • Schedule type
  • Marking period
  • Assigned teacher(s)
  • Class period and meeting time
  • Room assignment
  • Meeting days

Export or Print the Course Catalog

The Course Catalog provides options to:

  • Export the displayed course list to an Excel file.
  • Print the course catalog for offline reference.

Important Notes

  • The Course Catalog is a reference view of the courses configured in the Course Manager.
  • Applying filters helps narrow the course list based on academic requirements.
  • Expanding a course displays its associated sections and scheduling details without leaving the page.
  • Course availability depends on the selected marking period and configured course sections.

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