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Definitions

Article 1

Academic Year: two regular semesters and a summer session, if any.

a period of no less than fifteen (15) weeks of instruction, not including
Academic Semester:
the registration and final examination periods.
a period not exceeding eight (8) weeks of instruction, not including the
registration and final examination periods. The weekly duration of
Summer Session:
each course in a summer session is twice its duration during the
regular academic semester.
indicates the level of study. The levels required for graduation are
Academic Level: eight (8) or more, in accordance with the specifications of each
approved degree program.
a subject of study within a certain academic level of the approved
degree plan in each major. Each course has a number, code, title, and
detailed description of its contents to distinguish it from other courses.
Course:
A portfolio on each course is kept in its corresponding department for
follow-up, evaluation, and updates. Some courses may have
prerequisite or co requisite requirement(s).
each of the weekly lectures, with a duration not less than fifty (50)
Credit Hour: minutes or a laboratory session or field study of not less than 100
minutes’ duration.

a notification given to a student with a cumulative GPA below the
Academic Probation: minimum acceptable limit as explained in these regulations.

the score which reflects the student’s standing during a semester
Class Work Score: according to his/her performance in examinations, research, and
other activities related to a particular course.
an examination in course materials, given once at the end of every
Final Examination: semester.

Final Examination the score attained by a student in the final examination for each
Score: course.

the total sum of the class work score plus the final examination score
Final Score:
for each course out of a total grade of 100.
a percentage, or alphabetical letter, assigned indicating the final
Course Grade: grade received in a course.

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