How to find a duplicate course

 

One way duplicates can be created is by coding two different courses with the same .coursecode.  Here's how to find the duplicate course codes:

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Data File Name <COURSE>?
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Option? key
Constant fields to display <NONE>? .coursecode

Course ID? HU3912 01063S
HU-3912 01 06/3S Internship
Record number: 5013
53> Course Code: 1328

Course ID?

Option?

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Data File Name <COURSE>?

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Select out special records <NO>? y

Criterion A
Field? coursecode
Low ? 1328/any

Criterion B
Field?

Selection statement? a
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Data File Name <COURSE>?
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Rec 5013 HU-3912 01 06/3S Internship
Rec 5014 BU-4912 01 06/3S Internship