Course Import

When importing course information, the only thing transmitted into the PrismCore system is the course names, descriptions, and comments. In order for the import to occur, the term MUST already be set up in PrismCore, and the departments must be attached to the term.

Assuming the above is true, WPServer will complete two separate imports. The first import is from the import file to the prism_trn database. This step ensures that the file format is correct. Next, the information is transmitted from the prism_trn database to the PrismCore tables.

Once in PrismCore, the information is stored for the user to work with. Course imports do NOT create course requests. Instead, the import creates the table in which course information is stored. The user will still need to “add” the course requests. The user will click to add the request, and choose a term, then choose the department. Assuming the department chosen had corresponding data in the import file, when they go to the “Course”  ellipses in the PrismCore course request add dialog, the list of courses and their descriptions are available. The user will not have to manually add each course, and its description.