student record system sits:version 8.2.1 guide - Swansea University

MODULES
See the diagram below of Module Details (MOD) information, which holds the general information on modules. Some of
the fields shown on this screen are:
• Full Name = Full code description 120 characters allowed
• Domain = Academic responsibility for the module eg Applied Language Studies
• Module Type = Method by which the module is studied eg Taught = Taught Lecture Based,
• Assessment Patt. = Each module must reference an
assessment pattern which describes both the weighting and
methods by which a module is to be assessed
e.g. coursework 50% and a 2 hour exam 50%.
• Credits = Credits associated with each Module
eg 10, 20, 40
MODULE CODE STRUCTURE
The following table defines how a module code is generally structured
Character 1 2 3 4 5 6
Translation Department Code Distinguishing
Character
Level
Codes decided on by Department
Example A L E 1 0 3
ALE103 = English for Business - Level 1
BIB202 = Enzymology - Level 2
CE-001 = Chemical Engineering Project - Foundation Year
Check out the Options available on the OTHER menu drop down list, as shown in
the illustration:
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