In the current trend toward improvement of instruction and accountability, the writing of objectives has become an almost universal requirement. Objectives, in fact, may be at a general, specific, or competency level, but it is impossible to begin to write any of these until a course configuration (format) has been developed. Construction of a course configuration facilitates the determination of differing levels of course components; the writing of the appropriate type of objective as well as suitable instruction and evaluation of each component; and, significantly, the integration of content and student performance to facilitate effective and efficient learning. Furthermore, the configuration provides a form of quality control, i.e., a systematic basis for modification and revision. (Author/JH)