Class Section Textbook Cost Definitions
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| Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) classes offer free access to all textbooks, books, software, and homework systems required for the class. |
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| Low Textbook Cost (LTC) classes have a required textbook and software cost that is less than $30 total. |
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| Open Educational Resources are free and openly licensed educational materials that can be used for teaching, learning, and research. OER is just one type of material that can be used to make a class ZTC. |
XB12: Instructional Material Cost
XB12 is a data element reported to the California Community College Chancellor’s Office that reflect the cost of course materials for each class section. Textbook Attributes are indicated in the schedule to help students find classes.
| Textbook Attribute | XB12 Code | Meaning | Examples |
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| ZTC | A | Section has no associated course material | - No required textbook for the class
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| ZTC, LTP | C | Section has course material costs none of which are passed on to students | - Classroom set of textbooks
- Library resources
- District software subscriptions
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| LTC | D | Section has low course material costs | - Required textbook cost #30 or less
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| ZTC | E | Section uses only no-cost, OER course material | - OER is free material that is either 1) copyrighted and openly licensed or 2) no longer protected by copyright.
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| ZTC | F | Section uses only no-cost digital course material that does not meet OER guidelines | - Instructor-created content without an open license
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| ZTC | G | Section uses a mix of no-cost OER and other cost bearing resources, but no costs are passed to the student | - Combination of materials from Codes C and E
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| (None) | Y | Section uses a mix of no-cost OER and other cost bearing resources, but no costs are passed to the student | - Required textbook costing more than $30
- Combination of required text and homework system costing more than $30
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