Learning and Teaching Committee

Subject: Report of Curriculum Sub-Committee – Matters for Information

Origin Unconfirmed Minutes of the Meeting on 8 May 2008

Learning and Teaching Committee is invited to note the following items from the meeting of Curriculum Sub-Committee held on 8 May 2008.

1. Matters Arising from the Minutes

.1 It was noted that all recommendations to Learning and Teaching Committee, and subsequently to Senate where appropriate, had been approved. The relevant minute of Senate was noted.

.2 Minute 08/03.3 BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Gymnastics): New Programme Proposals

The revised Curriculum Map and Assessment Matrix were noted.

.3 Minute 08/04.1 BSc,DIS/DIntS Physics with Cosmology: New Programme Proposals

The PVC(T) reported on discussions with the International Office and the Student Recruitment Team on the possibility of marketing support from the International Office for new programmes, as appropriate. The International Office was being expanded and the Director would be discussing with Faculties how the Office could best support academics departments.

.4 Minute 08/05.3 MA/MSc 2D and 3D Visualisation: New Programme Proposals

It was noted that the production of improved guidance on Intended Learning Outcomes was to be explored by the Quality Enhancement section of Professional Development.

.5 Minute 08/07 Workload of Departmental Administrators

It was noted that the Programme Specification template had been revised accordingly.

.6 Minute 08/10 LUSI Module Specification for 2008/09

Examples of module specifications for 2008/09 were noted.

2. Major Changes to Programme Regulations

It was AGREED to approve the following procedure for the approval of major changes to Programme Regulations for the period to October 2008. Proposals should receive Curriculum Sub-Committee consideration by post at the discretion of the Chair. Where concerns were raised a second circulation would summarise these and invite a formal decision. The Chair would be empowered to determine whether the replies constituted a consensus.

3. PhD in Regenerative Medicine

It was noted that Senate had approved a four-year PhD programme in the field of Regenerative Medicine. The programme involved extended research training and the completion of specialist training modules which would not lead to a University award.

4. Annual Update of Module Specifications and Programme Regulations/Specifications

Noted:

.1 The memorandum circulated to departments on 25 February 2008 (without Annexes).

.2 The proposal forms for Module Specification and Programme Regulation/Specification changes for 2008/09.

.3 Validated Programmes: The procedure and timetable for revision and approval of Module Specifications and Programme Regulations/Specifications for 2008/09.

Author – Jennie Elliott

Date – May 2008