Course Schedule Entry – SSASECT
Banner Forms Used
| FORM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
SSASECT |
Course Section Form (primary data entry) |
SSASECQ |
Schedule Section Query Form |
SSATEXT |
Section Comment Form (text appears in schedule under course) |
SSAPREQ |
Section Test Score and Pre-Req Restrictions (query only) |
SSADETL |
Section Degree Program Attribute |
SSAMATX |
Building Room Schedule Query |
SLABQRY |
Building Query |
SIAIQRY |
Faculty/Advisory Query |
Information to Gather Before Entering Course Schedules
Course delivery mode: Determine whether the course is Asynchronous Online, Synchronous Online, Synchronous Choice, Blended, or HyFlex. Review definitions on the Course Delivery Modes page.
Entering a New Course in SSASECT
Accessing SSASECT
- Navigate to the SSASECT page.
- Enter the appropriate dummy term:
- Fall Dummy Term: 911111
- Spring Dummy Term: 222222
- Summer 2023 Dummy Term: 333333
- Press Tab to move to the CRN (Course Reference Number) field.
- Type ADD in the CRN field.
- Press Alt + Page Down or select Go in the upper right.
- You are now on the Course Section Information tab.
Course Section Information Fields
| Field | Action |
|---|---|
Course Subject |
Enter subject code. Example: ENG |
Course Number |
Enter course number. Example: 201. Press Tab to auto-populate the course title. |
Course Title |
Never change an existing course title. Title changes require full approval from Faculty Senate/Graduate Council and the University President. Only the following may have titles changed: Special Topics, Seminars, and Staff Development Courses. |
Section Number |
Type over the default 0. Enter sections in order by start time. See section number patterns in the table below. |
Cross List |
Leave blank. |
Campus |
Enter campus code. This affects tuition and fees.
|
Status |
Enter A (Active) for all sections. |
Schedule Type |
Press F9 or select “…” to choose a valid schedule type. Note: I – Internet Delivery is used for Asynchronous, Synchronous Online/Choice, Blended, and HyFlex courses. |
Instructional Method |
Leave blank. |
Integration Partner |
Leave blank. |
Grade Mode |
Leave blank. |
Session |
Select the time-of-day session. Use I – Internet for Asynchronous, Synchronous Online/Choice, Blended, or HyFlex courses. See session codes in the table below. |
Special Approval |
Leave blank. |
Duration |
Leave blank. |
Part of Term |
In the Class Type section, move to Part of Term and enter the appropriate code. Dates auto-populate.
Summer (consult the academic calendar for specific dates):
|
Credit Hours |
Do not change credit hours. Exceptions: May be changed only for Special Topics, Seminars, and Staff Development Courses. |
Class Indicators |
Scroll to the bottom of the page.
|
Save |
Click Save or press F10. A dummy CRN is generated — record it later for reference. |
| Term | Huntington (HGTN) | South Charleston (SOCHAS) |
|---|---|---|
Fall |
101, 102, 103, … |
131, 132, 133, … |
Spring |
201, 202, 203, … |
231, 232, 233, … |
Part of Term A |
301, 302, 303, … |
331, 332, 333, … |
Part of Term B |
401, 402, 403, … |
431, 432, 433, … |
Part of Term C |
501, 502, 503, … |
531, 532, 533, … |
Part of Term D |
601, 602, 603, … |
631, 632, 633, … |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
A |
Afternoon/Evening (start 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) |
B |
Self-paced (Independent Study, thesis, Comprehensive Project, etc.) |
C |
Conference/Seminar (not used often) |
D |
Day Session (courses prior to 4:00 p.m.) |
E |
Evening Session (courses starting 6:30 p.m. or later) |
I |
Internet Delivery |
W |
Weekend Session |
First tab of SSASECT is now complete.
Section Enrollment Information
Click the Enrollment Information tab, then the Enrollment Details sub-tab.
- Maximum Enrollment: Enter the maximum enrollment for the course.
- Permission courses with zero enrollment: If enrollment is set to zero, students cannot register through myMU.
- Zero-enrollment courses needing a room: On Enrollment Details, enter a number in the Projected field only; leave Maximum blank.
- Click Save or press F10.
Second tab of SSASECT is now complete.
Meeting Times and Instructor
Click the Meeting Times and Instructor tab.
Meeting Times
- With the cursor in Meeting Time, press Tab twice to auto-populate term dates.
- Select the checkboxes for the days the class meets.
- Enter class times using 24-hour (military) time. Example: 6:30 p.m. = 1830, 9:00 a.m. = 0900.
- MW-only classes must begin at 1:00 p.m. (1300) or later. Earlier start times must follow MWF time slots.
- Never enter a class with times but no days.
| Course Type | Building Code | Room Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Thesis, Comprehensive Project, Independent Study, etc. (Campus Code 1) |
HTN, KH, RC, BBSC, HKT, PAC |
TBA |
Enter any valid building code with room TBA. |
Asynchronous Online |
AO |
ASYNC |
|
Synchronous Online |
SO |
SYNC |
|
Off-campus and South Charleston |
Use SLABQRY (F9 or “…”) to find valid codes |
Enter if known |
Query by campus code: 2 = Off-campus, 3 = South Charleston. Always enter a building code even if room is unknown. |
Note: Only enter building and room if your department has first priority on specialized rooms. Otherwise, leave blank so the Registrar can assign a room.
Hours per Week: If no building code is entered, enter Hours per Week (e.g., 3 for a 3-hour course).
Room Conflicts: If cross-listed or dual-listed courses share a room and time, a room conflict will appear. Enter O in the Override Indicator field to override the conflict. Verify that no other course is legitimately scheduled in that room at that time.
Assigning an Instructor
- Click Save or press F10 and ensure no error appears.
- In the ID field, enter the instructor’s MU ID (no spaces or dashes).
- If an instructor conflict appears (same day/time), review the schedule via SIAASGQ – Query Faculty Schedule from Related.
- If the conflict is expected (e.g., 400/500 split course), check the Override Indicator box and save.
| Scenario | Action |
|---|---|
No instructor assigned |
Leave blank; defaults to Staff. |
Additional instructors |
Use Insert or the down arrow to add additional rows. |
Two instructors sharing the course |
Percent of Responsibility defaults to 100%. Adjust — example: 51% (primary), 49% (secondary). |
Three instructors sharing the course |
Example: 34%, 33%, 33%. |
Digits entered in Section Indicator by mistake |
Replace 01 and then enter the MU ID. |
Third tab of SSASECT is now complete. Skip the fourth tab (Section Preferences).
SSATEXT – Section Comment Page
- From SSASECT, choose Related, then SSATEXT.
- Click Go or press Alt + Page Down.
- Enter Section Text exactly as in a prior semester or as specified below.
Do not include http:// in URLs. You may copy/paste from the official text to preserve spacing and wording.
| Delivery Mode | Section Text to Enter |
|---|---|
Blended (BL) |
BLENDED (BL): BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE REQUIREMENTS |
HyFlex (FLEX) |
HYFLEX CLASS (FLEX) – STUDENT CHOOSE IN-PERSON, SYN ONLINE, OR ASYNC ONLINE FOR EACH CLASS MEETING |
Asynchronous Online (AO) |
ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (AO): NO CLASS MEETINGS, INCLUDING EXAMS |
Synchronous Online (SO) |
SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (SO): MEETS ONLINE AT DESIGNATED TIMES |
Synchronous Choice (SC) |
SYNCHRONOUS CHOICE (SC): STUDENTS CHOOSE TO MEET IN PERSON OR ONLINE AT THE DESIGNATED TIMES |
| Course Type | Text to Enter |
|---|---|
Zero limit / permission courses |
PERMISSION |
South Charleston |
CLASS MEETS AT SO CHARLESTON |
Dual credit |
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY |
Other examples |
CLASS MEETS AT PT PLEASANT; PERMISSION; MAR 3, 15 & 27; APR 21; 1ST 8 WEEKS |
Click Save or press F10, then close the form.
SSADETL – Schedule Detail
Use SSADETL to assign attributes such as delivery mode, writing intensive, and textbook information.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
W |
Writing Intensive |
AO |
Asynchronous Online |
SO |
Synchronous Online |
SC |
Synchronous Choice |
BL |
Blended |
CBL |
Community-Based Learning |
FLEX |
HyFlex course |
NOBK |
No textbook required |
FRBK |
Free book |
AE |
Affordable Education Materials |
- Access SSADETL from the main search or via Related, then SSADETL in SSASECT.
- Select the Degree Program Attributes tab.
- Enter the first attribute; use Insert or the down arrow to add more rows.
- Click Save or press F10.