LUC The hagUe ProfiLe 1

ART. 3.7 - LEVEL
There are three BA levels at which a course can be offered:
1. introductory (100);
2. intermediate (200);
3. advanced (300).
In specific cases, such as the capstone project and Dean’s masterclass, a graduate
level course (400) may also be offered.
ART. 3.8 - PREREQUISITES
1. In general a 100-level course has no prerequisites, a 200-level course will
have a 100-level as prerequisite, and before a student can start a 300-level
course the appropriate 200-level course should be completed. The course
catalogue and prospectus state the specific prerequisites for entry in courses.
2. A student can only start with a course if s/he complies with the prerequisites.
3. A student can be exempted from the prerequisites after written consent from
the course convener and the Examinations Committee. A student can be
asked to complete reading or other work to be granted this exemption.
Paragraph 4 - assessment
ART. 4.1 - GENERAL
1. Part of each course is an examination to determine whether the student has
achieved the educational objectives set for the module in a satisfactory manner.
This includes advice about the student’s participation in the module and
the progress in his or her studies.
2. The results of all pieces of assessment will normally be expressed as a whole
or fractional number between 1 and 10, including both limits. The results
shall not be expressed as a number between 5 and 6.
3. All items of assessment in a course must be completed and passed before the
end of the course, allowing ten working days after submission for marking.
4. An overall mark of lower than 6.0 is a fail; the student will receive no credits
for the course. In order to pass a course, students must show that they
attempted to meet the requirements of ALL assessment elements as specified
in the syllabus. Assessment elements include, for example, web-postings,
in-class examinations or essays.
5. Because LUC employs a system of continuous assessment, there are normally
no resits for failed courses. The student can repeat the full course at a later
moment but the failing grade will remain on record. Any credit shortage
should be repaired within two semesters of enrolment.
6. Students are required to take examinations at the time they are scheduled,
except with express prior permission of the Examinations Committee.
7. In special cases, the Examinations Committee can grant extenuating circumstances
for students to take examinations under special conditions or at
different times.
8. The outline and syllabus for each course state the type, nature and timing of
all examinations in that course; all courses contain at least three moments
of assessment. No single assessment element can count for more than 40% of
the overall course grade. In order to pass a course, students have to attempt
to meet the requirements of ALL moments of assessment.
9. The form and nature of assessment in a course cannot be changed while the
course is running.
10. The syllabus for each course specifies grade penalties for late submission
(grade reduction), failure to meet word limits or maximum durations (grade
reduction), plagiarism (fail).
11. On the first occasion, plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will result in
failing the assignment. In the case of a second instance, the student will
fail the course. Should the Examinations Committee find that the student
plagiarised a third time, it will recommend to the Dean that the student be
excluded from further participation in the degree programme.
12. Each course syllabus will also state the conditions under which an examination
should be taken. During examimations it is not normally allowed to
have mobile telephones or PDA’s (personal digital assistant) of any kind
within reach even if they are turned off. The exam will be declared invalid if
students do not comply with this rule. For particular courses a course convener
can authorize the use of specific electronic equipment (for example, a
calculator).
13. Within ten working days after the date of the examination, the examiner
shall mark any written or other test and present the student with a written
notification of the result of the examination. If the examiner is unable to do
this within ten working days, the student shall be notified thereof within
said time limit.
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