The following is a definition of how many hours of in-class time and
out-of-class time is required per credit:
A minimum of 800 minutes (16, 50 minute hours) in the classroom with the instructor equals one credit of class time. Out-of-class work must be included and must total a minimum of 1,600 minutes per credit.
The credits/hours can be offered in a variety of formats. However, courses offered in non-conventional time configurations must identify, in the course proposal, a time frame to accommodate a minimum of 800 minutes of direct contact and a minimum of 1,600 minutes of out-of-class work for each credit offered.
For guidelines to Web-based special courses see http://acadaff.uww.edu/handbook/webhours.htm
All laboratories should meet for a minimum of 1600 minutes per credit with in and out-of-class work totaling 2400 minutes minimum per credit.
Tutorials, including private instruction, and independent study courses may vary in times of contact, but still must require the minimum total time of 2400 minutes per credit.