Course Selection

Associate Degree in Science

 

Rules:

 

  1. Students enrolled in the first semester of their study program are required to choose three specializations areas.
  2. Four courses must be completed in each specialization.
  3. The credit hour limits are as below:

                      i.        For the first semester 18 and second semester a maximum of 17 credit hours are allowed as per the study scheme.

                    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 only if student’s CGPA is ≥ 3.00 out of 4.

                   iii.         For Final semester, maximum 21 credit hours of coursework are allowed in addition to final project as applicable, 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 requirements, will be violated.

                   iv.        The minimum course load in a semester shall be according to the study scheme, but in special circumstances it can be minimum of 03-credit hours.

Note: Maximum limits prescribed for enrollment of credit hours includes ‘F’ or any course(s) taken for improvement.

 

 

  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 less than ‘B’ grade course(s) only once before completion of entire course work program.

 

Rules for Final Year Project:

 

The Final Year Project shall be of 03-Credit Hours and will be offered in fourth semester.

In order to enroll Final Project, students must have:

                     I.        Achieved a CGPA of 2 or higher.

                    II.        Earned 48 or more credit hours.

 

Rules for the change of specialization:

 

Students can change the specialization in the 2nd semester and onward with the condition that a student will require to take the foundation courses of respective specializations which are offered in the first semester.

 

 

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" and “C” 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: In case, a student fails to complete the Final Year Project within the stipulated time due to verifiable recorded reasons, an extension of maximum one semester may be granted by the Dean of the faculty on the recommendation of Head of Department. The permissible maximum duration of the study program shall apply while granting extension.

(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.