R3CourseID

R3CourseID is a unique identifier used within the R3 platform to reference a specific course offering. Designed to persist across changes to a course title, description, or schedule, the identifier serves as a stable handle for catalogs, enrollment systems, gradebooks, and reporting.

Format and components: R3CourseIDs are typically alphanumeric strings that may be segmented with hyphens or underscores. Common components include a prefix (R3), a department or subject code, a course number, a section or instance number, and a term or version tag. For example: R3-ENG-101-01-F23-v1.

Uses: They enable precise linking of course materials, enrollment records, and progress data. They can be exchanged via API between systems or institutions that share the R3 data model, supporting interoperability and data integrity.

Governance: Creation and maintenance are typically handled by catalog managers or LMS administrators. Each R3CourseID is unique within the platform; changes to course structure may require updating the identifier or maintaining mapping from old to new IDs to preserve historical data.

Limitations and variations: Because formats can differ by institution, some deployments may include additional segments (campus code, modality indicator) or use a purely numeric ID. Users should rely on the R3CourseID for stable linking rather than publicly displayed course codes that may change.