Guide to Web Applications at
The Florida State University

General Information - Glossary - Course Look Up - Course Requirements - On-line Registration - Secure Log-on profile

Terms used in this Guide

Course Number
- the series of four numerals following the course prefix, denoting the course level.
Course Prefix
- the 3-letter prefix assigned to each course offered by the University.
Criteria
- individual data elements that you select to refine or define your query.
Query
- a request, or search, you make against the University databases to display specific information.
Public Service
- available to anyone browsing the FSU web site.
Secure Services
- access to these services is available only through each student's secure log-on profile and limits access to his or her personal records.
Term
- synonymous with semester; a specific time during which classes are offered by the University.