Semester Credit Units SEMESTER CREDIT SYSTEM

b. These programs are aimed at giving students an opportunity to improve their scores on subjects taken in the previous semesters so that their GPA Grade Point Average can improve or their study is accelerated. c. These programs should conform withthecurriculum and academic regulations of the university. Scope The programs encompass lectures, structured assignments, individual assignments, a mid- term test, and a final-term test Time and Credit The time spent by students to take this program does not add up to the overall number of semesters taken. Students are allowed to take only ten credits and three subjects from the previous semester. Classes Classes in short-term semester programs for subjects focusing on theories and practices are conducted as follows: 1. One-to-three-credit subjects will comprise 16 meetings including mid-term test and final-term test. 2. Four-credit subjects will comprise 32 meetings including mid-term test and final-term test.

3. Structured assignments

Students are required to submit structured assignments. a. For two-to-three credit subjects, assignments should be given at least four times. b. For four-credit subjects or more, assignments should be given at least six times. The failure to submit the assignments as mentioned above will affect the assignment scoring. The scoreswill be averagedreferring to the existing norms.

E. Mid-Term Tests

The tests are conducted at the time scheduled by the Academic Section and held after the seventh meeting for two-or-three-credit subjects and after the fourteenth meeting for four-credit subjects.

F. Final-Term Tests

The tests are conducted at the time scheduled by the Academic Section. The administration of the tests conforms withthe existing test rules and regulations.

G. Assessment System

The assessment and scoring of short semester programs is similar to that applied in regular semesters. The short-term semester GPA does not make a reference for determining the number of credits taken for the next semester.

H. Financing of Activities

The short-term semester fee is paid aside from the regular semester fee. The amount is subject to the Rector ’s Decision or Decree.