2004 - 2005 Calendar
Special/Selected Topics
Courses
Dean of Graduate Studies
Credit Hour
Graduate Course
Policy Governing
the Auditing of Courses
Semester
Academic Year
Graduate Student
Visiting Research Student
Program
Dean of Graduate Studies
In all regulations following, reference to "the Dean" refers specifically
to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Credit Hour
A credit hour is the measure used to reflect the relative weight of
a given course towards the fulfilment of appropriate degree, diploma, certificate,
major, minor, or other program requirements. Normally, a course has a
credit value of three credit hours. A weight of one credit hour normally
means that the course meets for lectures one hour per week for the duration
of a semester or two hours per week for the duration of a session. The
number of hours of required instruction, outside of lecture time, such as
laboratory instruction, tutorials, etc. may or may not impact on the number
of credit hours assigned to a particular course and academic units may
recommend to the Senate a greater or lesser whole number of credit hours
for a particular course.
Graduate Course
1. A graduate course comprises a unit/units of work in a particular
subject normally extending through one semester, the completion of which
carries credit toward the fulfilment of the requirements for a postbaccalaureate
degree, diploma or certificate.
2. Accelerated courses are not normally permissible in graduate programs.
3. Courses required as part of a graduate student's program are known
as program courses. Tuition for such courses is covered by the semester
fee.
4. Courses which are not required as part of a graduate student's program
are known as non-program courses. Students registering for such courses
will be required to pay the appropriate per-course fee.
Policy Governing
the Auditing of Courses
1. In order to audit any course, an individual must receive permission
from the instructor in that course, the supervisor/advisor and the administrative
head of the unit in which the course is offered. Matters to be considered
shall include class size, impact on students registered for credit and
other factors judged relevant by the academic unit; and permission cannot
be given until the number of registrations for credit is known.
2. Individuals auditing courses shall limit their participation to
that deemed appropriate by the instructor; auditors are not permitted to
write formal examinations, nor to have their work formally assessed.
3. Students who require a testamur of audition may request the same
from the instructor of the course. Students will not register for audit
courses nor will a record of audit courses appear on students' transcripts.
Semester
A semester means a period of approximately 14 consecutive weeks during
which the University is in regular session and in which period there are
at least 12 teaching weeks as defined by the Senate. Normally the Fall
semester commences in early September, the Winter semester in early January,
and the Spring semester in early May.
Academic Year
The academic year is from September 1 of one year to August 31 of
the following year.
Graduate Student
A graduate student is one who has been admitted to a graduate degree
or a graduate diploma program.
A full-time graduate student is one who registers as such, devotes
full time to his or her academic program and may not commit more than 24
hours a week working time, including teaching assistant or research assistant
duties, to matters other than the degree program.
A part-time graduate student is one who is registered for the duration
of a semester and is not classified as full-time.
Visiting Research Student
a) A student who is registered in good standing in a graduate program
at another recognized institution who comes to Memorial University of Newfoundland
to conduct research under the supervision of Memorial University of Newfoundland
faculty members is considered to be a visiting research student. In order
to obtain access to University resources, and where applicable, a study
permit, such a student will be required to register each semester of their
visit for GRAD9900 using a Course Change Form.
b) To be eligible to register, a visiting research student must submit
an Application for Admission form to the School of Graduate Studies, accompanied
by: a) a letter from their home institution verifying graduate student
status, and b) a letter from the host faculty member confirming the duration
of the visit. The student will then be admitted to the School of Graduate
Studies to a “non-degree” program.
c) Visiting research students will be required to pay tuition fees
which will be one-half of the Master’s candidate Plan B fee per semester
and other applicable fees. If a visiting research student wishes to register
for a course while at Memorial University of Newfoundland, s/he must meet
the University admission requirements and pay the undergraduate per course
fee (see Fees and Charges section
of the University Calendar).
NOTE: A student enrolled in a graduate program at another university who wishes to complete courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland for transfer of credit to his/her home institution is not considered to be a Visiting Research Student under this definition. Such students should apply to the Office of the Registrar for admission to the University, and if admitted, will be governed by GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS. Fees will be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule for undergraduate courses (see Fees and Charges section of the University Calendar).
Program
1. A program, whether it comprises courses only, courses and comprehensive
examination, or courses, internship, project, thesis research, paper folio
is defined for each graduate student in accordance with Departmental and
University Regulations. Each program of study is recommended by the appropriate
academic unit, and must be approved in writing by the Dean of Graduate Studies
before the beginning of the graduate student's second year of study.
2. Responsibility for the administration of the program shall rest
with the Dean acting on behalf of the School.
NOTE: The following general statements concerning admission and
degree requirements should be supplemented by the detailed regulations
governing each program.
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