Cursuscatalogus

Cursuscatalogus is a term used in Latin-language academic discourse to denote a catalog of courses offered by an educational institution or program. It lists courses available in a given period, including descriptions, credit values, prerequisites, and delivery modes.

Derived from Latin cursus (course) and catalogus (catalog), the word reflects historical practice in universities that presented curricula in Latin.

Typical entries include course code or number, title, short description, credit hours, prerequisites, semester offered, and delivery format (in person, online, or hybrid).

Many institutions now publish cursuscatalogus as part of digital catalogs on official websites or learning platforms, with searchable fields and downloadable PDFs.

The catalog supports student planning and program management by outlining degree requirements, tracking prerequisites, and informing decisions about electives and pacing.

In modern usage, cursuscatalogus is largely historical or ceremonial; the concept survives principally as a Latin reference to a course catalog, with the English equivalent 'course catalog' common in everyday usage.