Structure of the Program
The structure of the program is as follows:
Course Type |
No of Courses |
Credits |
Preparatory courses |
4 |
12 |
Required Core courses |
8 |
24 |
Elective courses |
3 |
9 |
Term paper |
1 |
3 |
Total |
|
48 |
Semester and Class Schedules
There will be three regular semesters – fall, spring and summer– each having 15 working weeks. Classes will be held from Saturday through Monday. The duration of a class is usually for 90 minutes. Usual class-load on Saturday is 4 and 2 on weekdays in the afternoon/evening. Course related seminars / workshops / debates would also be arranged.
The performances of the students will be evaluated throughout the semester by class attendance, class tests, group works, term papers, and assignments including project reports. Similarly, class/participatory performance will also be evaluated. Mid-term examinations and Final Examinations will be held on pre-announced dates. The students will be evaluated on the basis of following structured format:
Class Attendance |
Group Work |
Individual Assignment |
Mid Term Exam. |
Final Exam. |
10% |
10% |
10% |
20% |
50% |
(Minimum requirement 80 % attendance in any course/module)
Numerical scores earned by students in tests, exams, assignments will be cumulated and turned into letter grades at the end of the semester following way:
Numerical Marks |
Letter grade |
Grade Points |
80 and above |
A + |
4.00 |
75 to less than 80 |
A |
3.75 |
70 to less than 75 |
A- |
3.50 |
65 to less than 70 |
B+ |
3.25 |
60 to less than 65 |
B |
3.00 |
55 to less than 60 |
B- |
2.75 |
50 to less than 55 |
C+ |
2.50 |
45 to less than 50 |
C |
2.25 |
40 to less than 45 |
D |
2.00 |
Less than 40 |
F |
00 |
|
I |
Incomplete |
|
W |
Withdrawn |