06 A - Handbook - Otago Polytechnic

Student Programme Handbook 2008- Department of Information Technology
Paper Summaries ...................................................................................................................... 39
ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Assessment Practices............................................................................................................... 40
Grade Scale................................................................................................................................41
Completion Requirements ........................................................................................................ 41
Certification ................................................................................................................................. 41
Programme Sequencing ........................................................................................................... 41
Student Entry.............................................................................................................................. 41
Teaching and Learning Strategies .......................................................................................... 42
PROGRAMME: CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE AND
SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................ 43
CURRICULUM .................................................................................................................................... 44
Aims and Objectives.................................................................................................................. 44
Programme Structure ................................................................................................................ 44
Course Summaries .................................................................................................................... 44
Grade Scale................................................................................................................................45
Student Entry.............................................................................................................................. 45
QUALIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 46
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION.................................................................................................... 47
Assessment in Te Reo Māori................................................................................................... 47
Assignment Boxes ..................................................................................................................... 47
Appeals against Assessment Decisions................................................................................. 47
Attendance Requirements ........................................................................................................ 50
Change of Address.................................................................................................................... 50
Changes to Programme of Study ............................................................................................ 50
Examinations .............................................................................................................................. 50
Extensions................................................................................................................................... 50
Feedback to Students ............................................................................................................... 50
Graduation .................................................................................................................................. 50
Health & Safety .......................................................................................................................... 51
Impaired Performance in Assessments.................................................................................. 51
Lockers ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Moderation of Standards .......................................................................................................... 51
Notice Boards ............................................................................................................................. 51
Office Hours................................................................................................................................51
Peer Tutoring.............................................................................................................................. 51
Photocopying.............................................................................................................................. 52
Privacy ......................................................................................................................................... 54
Recognition of Prior Learning .................................................................................................. 55
Cross Credit................................................................................................................................55
Referencing................................................................................................................................. 55
Resources for students ............................................................................................................. 60
Return of Students Work .......................................................................................................... 61
Special Examinations ................................................................................................................ 61
Student feedback and course evaluations............................................................................. 61
Student Services........................................................................................................................ 61
Submission of Assignments/Projects/Essays/Assessments............................................... 61
Student Health............................................................................................................................ 62
Textbooks.................................................................................................................................... 62
Transcripts, Results and Records ........................................................................................... 62
USE OF COMPUTERS.......................................................................................................................... 62
Space........................................................................................................................................... 62
After hours access ..................................................................................................................... 63
Servers ........................................................................................................................................ 63
Appropriate use of equipment.................................................................................................. 63
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