Faculty Prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

h. Final Mark
The marks for each course will be computed as 60% Cont. assessment + 40 % from
exam marks. Each of the integrated courses will be computed individually. Decision
will be based on results as follows:
Pass >49%
Fail; qualify for supplementary >44 - 49%
Fail >45%
i. Supplementary Exams
To be eligible for supplementary Exam the candidate must:
1) Pass at least 4 of the 8 courses for the year.
2) Obtain a subminimum of 40 % in year mark of the courses (s) to be supplemented
and
3) A final mark of more than 44% in the courses to be supplemented. Final results
will be subjected to decisions according to the university rules.
The supplementary Examinations for the eligible candidates will be written at the end
of the academic year.
The supplementary Examinations for the integrated courses comprise of a disciplinebased
MEQ for the specific course(s) to be supplemented.
A student reaching a final mark between 44% and 49% in any of the four integrated
disciplines qualifies for supplementary exam only if he/she has obtained more than
40% in the final IPA. A student with 40%
- Fail < 50%
- Repeat/Exclude < 45%
Candidate must pass at least 4 of 8 prescribed courses for the year to be eligible to
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