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WELCOME STUDENTS
Ghana Technology University Coventry University
Dr. Franklin Asamoa Baah
December, 2012
WELCOME STUDENTS
“NOT TO KNOW IS BAD, NOT TO WISH TO
KNOW IS WORSE”
Nigerian Proverb
FUNDAMENTAL FEATURES
Each Course = 50 weeks durationEach Course = 8 modules+ study skills &
research methods programme + individual project
PgC=Attend 4 pass 4 modulesPgD = Attend 8 pass 8 modulesMSc = PgD + individual projectYou always get the highest award
BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE
Four week structureNotes for every moduleAssignment/examination based50 hours of reading35 hours of teaching65 hours of assignment work Two weeks to complete assessments
BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE
Minimum of 80 % attendance is requiredPunctuality is essentialStudent feedback sessions are
compulsoryPenalty for late submissionTwo lives for each module Penalty for copying = FAIL
BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULEBASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE
Pass marks = 40%
ALL modules require 35% minimum pass
on each (Assignments/All Exams/Tests/Etc)
Award with Pass
Award with Merit
Award with Distinction
10 % distinctions, 60 % merits & 30 % pass
IMPORTANT FEATURES
INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDIESINDUSTRIAL VISITSINDUSTRIAL SPEAKERSACTIVE SOCIAL PROGRAMMEPRESTIGIOUS LECTURERS EXCELLENT SUPPORT
RULES TO WATCH
Modules start time etcAttendance taking and penaltiesAssignment submission procedures - no
excusesMust submit hard and soft copy of AssignmentLate submission penalties You will get assignments back after markingRe-submission & associated fee Read the hand-bookAsk if you do not understand anything
Attendance & Submission rules
Rules will be enforcedPenalty for late submission:
1 week late - 10%2 weeks late - 20%2+ weeks late - Fail and resit
Attendance Penalty
Attendance Penalty 80% & more - no penalty70 %-80% attendance – maximum
grade awarded would be grade ‘B+’ (60%)
60 –70% attendance – maximum grade awarded would be grade ‘B-’ (50%)
50 - 60% attendance – mark would be capped at grade C (40%)
below 50% - you will fail, attend module again and pay
FEW LAST WORDS
Remember you are a partner on a successful professional programme - to succeed; work hard, attend, submit on time, do not copy or collaborate but discuss with one another.
THANKS