Additional Course Outline Information
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Dishonest practice is viewed very seriously and can bring punishments as severe as expulsion from the university. Be particularly careful not to plagiarise, to copy or to allow your work to be copied. These are all forms of dishonest practice. If you are uncertain about this, please consult your lecturer. Students should also refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations available at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucpolicy/index.aspx.
Each piece of assessment will be awarded a letter grade according to the 11 point University Grading Scale. Final grades will be determined by the ESHD Examiners’ meeting at the end of the course and will be awarded according to the official UC grading scale.
All assessment information in this course outline should be read in conjunction with the relevant University of Canterbury policies, in particular, the Calendar General Course and Examinations Regulations available at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucpolicy/index.aspx.
Grade GPA Marks
A+ 9 90 – 100
A 8 85 – 89
A- 7 80 – 84
B+ 6 75 – 79
B 5 70 – 74
B- 4 65 – 69
C+ 3 60 – 64
C 2 55 – 59
C- 1 50 – 54
D 0 40 – 49
E -1 0 – 39
A Pass is 50 marks or over
Attendance is not required but is highly recommended.
This course is to be evaluated within timeframes and using methods approved by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and UC.
All marks are finalised and moderated where necessary at the ESHD Examiners’ meeting at the end of the course.
Work that is submitted late without an extension may not be marked.
In the event of unforeseeable and unavoidable circumstances that prevent students from working, they may apply for an extension to the due date for an assignment. Any such application must be made to the person responsible for that piece of assessment and must outline the reasons why the extension is being requested. Evidence to support the application must be provided (e.g., medical certificate).
There is no provision for reassessments of work.
Where, for reasons beyond their control, students are prevented from completing an assessment or suffer significant impairment, they may apply for an aegrotat. Applications for an aegrotat need to be made in writing to the Registrar within 7 days of the due date of the assignment or test. Application forms are available online or from Level 3 of the Registry Building. To have an aegrotat considered, students must meet the following criteria:
1. Have completed at least 50% of all assessment.
2. Only one piece of assessed work (worth no more than 50% of the course) will be considered.
3. Students must have an average of C+ or better on all other pieces of assessed work.
Aegrotat considerations are made at the ESHD Examiners’ meeting at the end of the course examination period.
All work is to be submitted into the Assignment Boxes in the College Office, Orakipaoa.
