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CRSF2180 - Maintain Unit Internal Course Levels

Purpose

To allow the recording and maintenance of Unit Internal Course Levels and their relative weightings.
SubSystem Course Structure and Planning
Normally Run By Course/Planning Specialist
Anticipated Frequency Before the commencement of the Course Year, or as required
Structure Block  Unit Internal Course Level

 

Unit Internal Course Level

Some institutions use a 'Weighting' system, applied to Study Units, to model resource allocation to their organisational units. The name Unit Internal Course Level refers to an attribute assigned to a Unit for internal institution purposes where the value is determined according to the Type and Year Level of the Course being undertaken. The table below illustrates a possible application of this concept.

This table describes the grouping of Units in terms of Course Level for WEFTSL, where

WEFSTL = EFTSL * discipline.funding_index * unit_course_level.factor.

Level WEFTSL
YEARS 1 & 2 UG COURSEWORK
1.0
OTHD COURSEWORK
1.2
HONS & HD COURSEWORK
1.4
RESEARCH
1.8
LEVEL UNKNOWN
1.0

 

The Unit Internal Course Level block contains:

  • Unit Internal Course Level
  • Description
  • WEFTSL Factor
  • Closed check box

Rules/Notes:

To create a new Unit Internal Course Level using the Maintain Unit Internal Course Levels form:
  • Enter Insert Mode
  • Enter the Code or Name of the Unit Internal Course Level in the Unit Internal Course Level field of a blank record
  • Enter a meaningful Description for the Unit Internal Course Level in the Description field
  • Enter the WEFTSL for the Unit Internal Course Level in the WEFTSL Factor field
  • Save

Rules/Notes:

To delete a Unit Internal Course Level using the Maintain Unit Internal Course Levels form:

  • Find the record to be deleted
  • Locate the cursor in the record to be deleted
  • Delete record
  • Save

Rules/Notes:

If a Unit Internal Course Level has been used in the Definition of a Unit Version, it cannot be deleted. It can be closed, preventing any further use, by selecting the Closed check box.

To modify a Unit Internal Course Level using the Maintain Unit Internal Course Levels form:

  • Find the record to be modified
  • Modify the record as required
  • Save

Rules/Notes:

If a Unit Internal Course Level has been used in the Definition of a Unit Version, the description and WEFTSL factor can be modified. However, changes are not recommended unless the change in description is minor and does not affect the meaning of the record. A new Unit Internal Course Level should normally be created.

A Unit Internal Course Level can be closed, preventing any further use, by selecting the Closed check box.

 

Last modified on 22 December, 2004