Typically, the About This Course portlet shows details that the instructor wants to share with students and other members of the course. If the default layout for courses is being used, this portlet is available only to other members of the course. People who are not members of the course typically can view course details using the Course Information portlet.
The About This Course portlet is an instance of the Custom Content portlet. If you are a faculty member or an administrator, and you need help adding content to the portlet, see e-Racer: Faculty Guide or Jenzabar's Internet Campus Solution: Administration Guide.