Course Selection

M.Sc. (Zoology)

Rules:
  1. Students enrolled in the first semester of their study program are given pre-selected courses; all other students may select their own courses subject to their scheme of studies and the limitations prescribed in the rules below.
  2. The credit hour limits are as below:

i.              For the first and second semesters a maximum of 18 credit hours are allowed

ii.             For the third and subsequent semester(s) a maximum of 18 credit hours are allowed.

However, in certain cases, the University may allow to enroll maximum 21 credit hours

iii.            For Final semester, maximum 21 credit hours of coursework are allowed in addition to Thesis, subject to the condition that all degree requirements will be completed within the same semester and no other course selection rules, such as pre-requisite or specialization requirements, will be violated.

 

Note: Maximum limits prescribed for enrollment of credit hours includes ‘F’ or ‘D’ grade courses, if any enrolled.

  1. Students taking less than the course load prescribed by their scheme of studies will require extra semesters to complete the curriculum; in such cases they will also have to bear the additional cost.
  2. During a study program, students may attempt to improve a "D" grade course only once.

 

Rules for the selection of Research Thesis

 

5.     In order to enroll for Research Thesis course, students must have:

                      i.        achieved a CGPA of 2.0 or higher

                     ii.        earned 44 or more credit hours

                    iii.        student is required to enroll and complete Thesis Project in the last semester (carrying a workload of 6 credit hours).

                    iv.        Final Thesis Project may only be taken by the fourth (4th) semester regular students.

 

Rules for the selection of Course Work

 

6.     In order to enroll for Course Work, students must have:

 

                    i.        achieved a CGPA of 2.0 or higher

                   ii.        earned 44 or more credit hours

                  iii.        student is required to enroll and complete course work track (carrying a workload of 6 credit hours) in the last semester

                  iv.        Course work track may only be taken by the fourth (4th) semester regular students.

 

Rules for the Selection of Internship

 

7.     In order to enroll for Internship course, students must have:

                      i.        achieved a CGPA of 2.0 or higher

                     ii.        earned 44 or more credit hours

                    iii.        Students are required to enroll and complete Internship course in the last semester (carrying a workload of 6 credit hours.

                    iv.        Internship course may only be taken by the fourth (4th) semester regular students.

 

(Note: Students are required to complete and submit a Research Thesis of 6-credit hours in the final semester. The choice of the Research Thesis is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the supervisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Research Thesis and will be required to give presentation and defend before the panel of examiners.)

 

Procedure:

In order to select your courses, follow the steps below:

  1. From within the LMS, click the Student Services button
  2. Click on the Course Selection link
  3. Give preference to ‘F’ grade course(s) and the improvement of ‘D’ grades where possible
  4. Click the check boxes to select courses
  5. Save the selection
  6. You may make changes in course selection any number of times before the last date to add, drop or replace course(s).

(Note: You may want to consult your scheme of studies under the Student Services section in your LMS account, in case of any confusion).

RECOMMENDATION: Full Time Regular Students Are Urged To Follow Their Prescribed Scheme Of Studies.