What are Academic Program Content blocks?
Academic Program Content blocks pull in a section of content from an academic program page. The content will be either the Program Details (Body) or Program Opportunities sections of the program's edit settings page, or both.
Why use this block on a page?
One challenge of web content maintenance is remembering everywhere you discussed something when you have a content update to make. However, this content block will automatically update when the Academic Program page is updated. This limits the number of pages you have to update when a change occurs.
Notes on Academic Program Content Blocks
There are several key things to remember when you are working with Academic Program pages and content blocks.
- When you input an Academic Program Content block, it will automatically be given a Header 3 above the content. This needs to fit into your page's heading structure.
- If you are using Program Details, it will be program page's name.
- If you are using Program Opportunities, it will be "Program Opportunities."
- If you are using both, both headings will appear over their respective sections.
- It is very important you consider what formatting you are putting in your Academic Program pages' content blocks, as it will also appear in the Content blocks. Intro text or quote boxes may look out of place for where you are putting it. Remember you can add Basic Text blocks to your Academic Program pages around the default content blocks, which may be a better place for some of that fancier formatting.
- If you update the program page and the content block does not update, you may need to try re-saving the page you put the content block on, or checking that the program page exported successfully. Exports can take a while during busy periods.
Use Case Example
Imagine you are working on a page for an open house advertising a department's grad program. Your goal is to gather more potential students looking for information on the program. To help, you might add an academic content block to include a description of the program inside your page. See below for an example of how you might do this. Compare the content to that on the Academic Program's page to see how the content was imported.
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Our program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of rocket science, including propulsion systems, aerodynamics, orbital mechanics, and space systems engineering.
The program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics, with a focus on the applications of these disciplines in the field of rocket science. In addition, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, laboratory experiments, and research opportunities.
The program consists of a mix of core courses and elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals. Core courses include topics such as rocket propulsion, space vehicle dynamics and control, rocket structures and materials, space environment and instrumentation, and rocket propulsion laboratory. Elective courses cover a wide range of topics, including satellite engineering, space mission design, space systems architecture, and advanced propulsion systems.
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