Overview

Each course in openSIS is divided into sections, which represent actual class groups assigned to teachers and students.

The Course Sections view helps teachers understand how a course is scheduled and delivered.

How to Access

1. Go to Courses → Course Manager
2. Select a course from the list
3. Click on Sections

This opens the list of sections for that course.

Section List View

The section list displays all available sections under the selected course.

Each section includes:

• Section Name
• Marking Period
• Assigned Teacher(s)
• Seat availability (e.g., 20/20)
• Status indicator (Active/Inactive)

This provides a quick overview of all class groups under the course.

Section Details Panel

When a section is selected, detailed information is displayed.

1. Overview

Includes:

• Course Section Name
• Calendar
• Grade Scale
• Credit Hours
• Attendance Category (if configured)

2. Capacity and Availability

Displays:

• Total Seats
• Available Seats

Helps understand class capacity.

3. Course Settings

May include:

• Allow Student Conflict
• Allow Teacher Conflict
• Allow Room Conflict
• Course is Weighted
• Use Standards
• Virtual Class (if enabled)

These settings define how the section behaves in scheduling and grading.

4. Duration

Includes:

• Marking Period
• Start and End Dates

Defines when the section is active.

5. Schedule Information

Displays:

• Period
• Time
• Room
• Meeting Days

Shows when and where the class takes place.

6. LMS Integration (If Applicable)

Includes:

• Synchronization status with external Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  
• Helps identify whether the course section is connected to an external learning system.

This may include integrations such as Canvas, Moodle, or other supported platforms.

Permissions

Teachers can:

• View all section details
• Understand scheduling and configuration

Teachers cannot:

• Create sections
• Edit section details
• Modify settings

All section configurations are managed by administrators.

Why This Section Is Important

Teachers use this section to:

• Understand class structure and scheduling
• Review capacity and assigned sections
• Verify course timelines and settings
• Align teaching with institutional setup

Quick Answers

• A course can have multiple sections
• Sections represent actual class groups
• Teachers can view but not edit section details
• Includes schedule, capacity, and configuration

Summary

The Course Sections view provides detailed insights into how courses are organized and scheduled. It helps teachers understand their classes without allowing any modifications.