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(1) University policy discourages the use of subject rules including prerequisites, co-requisites, incompatible subjects and subject quotas except where there is a compelling pedagogic and/or logistic reason. (2) The purpose of this Policy is to establish provisions for required and banned combinations of subjects and for subjects with quotas and the procedures further explain the provisions for required and banned combinations of subjects and for subjects with quotas. (4) La Trobe University is committed to promoting steady student progression, encouraging cross-college study, and facilitating movement between courses. Accordingly the University discourages the imposition of subject rules including: (5) Subject rules may be set only where there is a compelling pedagogic reason or, in the case of quotas, logistic reason. Incompatible subjects, for example, are appropriate only where necessary to prevent students from repeating content already passed; equivalent subjects are appropriate where a subject code is replaced by a new subject code. (6) Subject rules may be waived only in exceptional circumstances, normally where it can be demonstrated that the requirements and/or conditions reflected in the rules have been met. (7) Prerequisites, co-requisites, incompatible subjects and quotas must be published in the Course Handbook and in relevant subject-specific materials. (8) Normally only core or compulsory subjects – not electives – should be Pre-requisites or Co-requisites for other subjects. For generic degrees, subjects contained within approved majors or minors may be considered core for purposes of this section. As far as possible, elective or optional subjects should be unencumbered by rules. (9) All subject rules should be finalised by the end of August for application during the pre-enrolment, re-enrolment and enrolment periods. The rules must remain in effect for the whole of the Academic Year to which they apply. (10) Prerequisite rules may take any of the following forms: (11) Normally no more than two conditions may apply. Alternatives are allowed; see clause 18 below. (12) Co-requisite rules may take any of the following forms: (13) Normally no more than two conditions may apply. Alternatives are allowed; see clause 18 below. (14) Incompatible subject rules may take any of the following forms: (15) Normally no more than two conditions may apply. (16) Equivalent subject rules may take the following form: (17) A quota may be placed on a subject only where the subject: (18) Colleges may specify subjects which are considered alternatives to each other (Incompatible Subjects, Equivalent Subjects). Only one subject within any set of incompatible subjects or equivalent subjects may be counted towards a student’s degree. (19) Prerequisite and co-requisite rules may specify equivalent subjects as alternatives to the listed subjects. (20) La Trobe students who have not yet passed the prerequisite for entry to a La Trobe subject cannot be admitted to that subject unless the rule is expressly waived by the Head of the relevant academic division or the Head’s delegate. (21) Students may pre-enrol in subjects for a future teaching period before they start or complete the prerequisite subjects in the current teaching period. However, they must be enrolled in the prerequisite subject. (22) Students who fail a prerequisite for a subject in a subsequent teaching period will have their subsequent enrolment in the subject withdrawn. They may select an alternative subject provided that it satisfies the course requirements for the teaching period. (23) If two subjects are co-requisites, students must arrange to do both at the one time. Part-time students for whom this is unduly harsh may seek permission from the college to vary the co-requisite rule. (24) Failure of a co-requisite subject will not invalidate the result for the complementary subject. However, the failed subject or an equivalent must be completed successfully. If a student fails the same subject again at a second attempt, he or she will be judged to be at risk of unsatisfactory academic progress: refer to the Academic Progress Review Policy. (25) For semester 1 and 2, results, release dates are published in the Academic Year calendar available from the Student Services Division website. In general, the University must release results as soon as possible after the completion of assessment in any teaching period. Colleges must reasonably comply with this requirement, to facilitate students’ progression. (26) Subject rules may be waived by the Head of the relevant academic division or the Head’s delegate. Details of the waiver, including the reasons for it, must be documented and placed on the appropriate student file. Note that rules which are repeatedly waived may lose their status as rules; see clause 27 below. (27) Colleges are required to monitor subject rules for continuing need. Where rule waivers account for more than 5% of the enrolments in a subject in a given teaching period, the college must review the rule and amend it in the next academic year. NOTE: This provision does not apply to quotas. (28) Where a subject rule is in place at the start of a teaching period, it must remain in place for the duration of that Academic Year. Where a rule change is necessary, it should apply to all affected students, should not disadvantage any student, and should be updated wherever the rule is published. It may be necessary to contact potentially affected students to inform them of the rule change. (29) All conceded passes are terminal passes. They normally cannot be counted as fulfilling a prerequisite for later-year study. Refer to the Conceded Passes Policy. (30) Advanced standing awarded in recognition of study outside the University can satisfy a prerequisite. Prerequisites that have been satisfied should be specified in the recognition of advanced standing. This may require a rule waiver which is not to be counted for purposes of applying clause 27. (31) For the purpose of this Policy and Procedure:Subject Rules Policy
Section 1 - Background and Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Top of PageSection 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedure
Only Core Subjects Should Be Prerequisites or Co-requisites
Time Frame for Finalising Rules
Examples of Allowable Prerequisite Rules
Examples of Allowable Co-requisite Rules
Examples of Allowable Incompatible Subject Rules
Examples of Allowable Equivalent Subject Rules
Conditions that Justify Quotas
Incompatible and Equivalent Subjects
Failing Prerequisite Precludes Enrolment
Student May Pre-enrol in Subject Before Starting the Prerequisite
Consequences of Failing the Prerequisite
Co-requisites Normally Must Be Done at the Same Time
Consequences of Failing a Co-Requisite
Release of Results Must Be Timely
Waiving of Subject Rules
Subject Rules Should Be Monitored for Continuing Need
Subject Rules Must Not Be Changed During an Enrolment Period
Conceded Passes Do Not Satisfy Prerequisites
Advanced Standing May Satisfy Prerequisite
Section 5 - Definitions
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