Mandatory requirements

In addition to achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50%, students must:

• Earn a minimum of 50% on the final assessment (the individual report) as well as attend all four labs unless special permission is granted.

If you believe that exceptional circumstances may prevent you from meeting the mandatory course requirements, contact the Course Coordinator for advice as soon as possible.

Work submission

Unless otherwise advised, laboratory reports must be submitted via Nuku. Tests and laboratory reports take time to mark but staff aim to complete marking within two working weeks from the final date for submission.

Extension

Requests to sit a ‘makeup’ terms test, or an extension of the due date for an assignment, can be granted only if you have been prevented from attending a test (or completing an item of assessment) because of an illness or injury; personal bereavement; or some other critical personal or exceptional circumstance. The illness or impairment must be verified at the time by supporting documents from a registered health professional (medical practitioner, midwife, dental surgeon, psychologist, or counsellor approved by the Convener of the Academic Committee). In other exceptional circumstances some form of official documentation will be required. Applications must be made within a reasonable time of the assessment date, or in circumstances beyond your control on the day of the assessment.

Penalties

Penalties of 5% per day may be enforced for unjustified late assignments.