Course configuration variables let administrators customize how courses are created and managed in Brightspace. They can be viewed and modified in the Config Variable Browser under Tools > Courses.
Select a variable below to view its details.
| Variable |
Type |
Default Value |
Description |
|---|
| d2l.Tools.Courses.DepartmentOptions (OrgUnit) |
Org Unit |
ON |
This configuration variable enables the following options:
- Displayed and not required: Department is displayed in the course creation and source course creation processes. A user has the option to select a department or not.
- Displayed and required: Department is displayed in the course creation and source courses creation processes. A user must select a department to create a new course.
- Not displayed and not required: Department is not displayed or available. A user does not have to select a department to create a new course.
|
| d2l.Tools.Courses.LocaleOptions (OrgUnit) |
Org Unit |
ON |
This configuration variable enables the following options from the Create Course page of the Courses tool:
- The Locale dropdown menu
- The Force Locale checkbox
|
| d2l.Tools.Courses.SemesterOptions (OrgUnit) |
Org Unit |
ON |
This configuration variable enables the following options:
- Displayed and not required: Semester is displayed in the course creation and source course creation processes. A user has the option to select a semester or not.
- Displayed and required: Semester is displayed in the course creation and source course creation processes. A user must select a semester to create a new course.
- Not displayed and not required: Semester is not displayed or available. A user does not have to select a semester to create a new course.
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| d2l.Tools.Courses.EnableAutomaticTemplateCreation (OrgUnit) |
Org Unit |
OFF |
When ON, enables auto-template creation during course creation and source course creation processes. When OFF, auto-template creation is not available. |