ࡱ> MOL bjbjVV 4H<< #####7777K7 foF###,,,"##,,,,tkA7(,0 ,W,W,W#,l,, W : ASSESSMENT AND AWARD REGULATIONS Post-Graduate Certificate (Wild Animal Biology) 1.Course: Post-Graduate Certificate in Wild Animal Biology2.Years: One3.Applicable to Academic Year: 2011/124. Aspects of course covered by Examination: Module 1. Conservation Biology Module 2.The Impact of Disease on Populations Module 3. Health and Welfare of Captive Wild Animals Module 4. Interventions5. Form of Examination: The assessment will be modular and will utilise the following methods: 1. Written Papers: Following the first four Wild Animal Biology modules, there will be a written Certificate examination comprising problem-solving essays and multiple choice questions. 2. In-course Assessment: a) Scientific Presentations b) Written Scientific Reports6. Marking Criteria: - Examination essays, coursework and research projects (written report and oral examination) will be marked according to the Colleges Common Grading Scheme or the Colleges 0-10 marking scheme. - Multiple Choice Questions: the number of marks available for each question will be clearly stated on the examination paper. A question left unanswered or deleted by the candidate will score zero.7. Allocation of Marks and any additional requirements Allocation of marks is blueprinted against the number of teaching or research weeks in that module. Module Assessment Marks 1 Written examination 75 1 In course assessment 25 2 Written examination 75 2 In course assessment 25 3 Written examination 75 3 In course assessment 25 4 Written examination 75 4 In course assessment 25 8.Requirements to Pass Overall: 8.1. To pass each module To have achieved a weighted average mark of 50% for the module 8.2 Requirements to pass the Certificate in Wild Animal Biology To have passed three modules outright and To have achieved an aggregated average of 50% from all four modules and not less than 40% in any one module.9. Consequences of Failure: All candidates who fails to gain the Postgraduate Certificate at the first attempt have one right of resit of the failed piece of work. A candidate who fails at the second attempt will be required to relinquish the course. They will have, however, a right of appeal as described in College Regulations.10. Classification and Awards: From the composite mark of all 4 modules: 75% or more at the first attempt Distinction 65-74% at the first attempt Merit 50-64% or any second attempt Pass Where a candidate has been admitted with exemption from modules the classification will be based on the modules studied at RVC.11. Disclosure of Marks Results will be published by candidate number.12. Absence and Summative in-course assessment An allowable absence is one that is for a significant unforeseeable event such as illness. Any other foreseeable absence will only be considered allowable if agreed by APRICOT and this will only apply in very strictly limited circumstances. A student absent for any other reason will be awarded 0 (zero) for the assessment.13. Late submission of work Written reports submitted after the due deadline cannot receive a mark greater than zero. The only exception being if the student has been given an extension by the directors for an allowable reason. 14.Other Requirements to Progress to the Diploma None. 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