Calendar 2001–02

406 Part 7 • University Ordinance and Regulations 5.5 A student shall take courses at this university in his final term. 5.6 A Secondary 6 and a Secondary 7 entrant shall complete all requirements for graduation within six and five years respectively from his first registration including any periods of leave of absence and suspension of studies. 6.0 Course Requirements and Exemptions 6.1 A Secondary 6 and a Secondary 7 entrant shall complete at least 123 and 99 units of courses respectively before graduation. 6.2 A student shall be required to complete before graduation up to 72 units of courses in his major programme, and meet the minimum grade required for specific courses (if any), as prescribed in the study scheme concerned. However, a student pursuing a major programme which leads to professional qualifications may be required to complete more than 72 units. 6.3 A student may register for one or two minor programmes as approved by the department of his major subject. A minor programme shall require 15 to 30 units of courses. 6.4 A student shall also complete before graduation the following requirements: (a) two units of Physical Education courses, to be taken in his first year of attendance; and (b) 15 units of General Education courses** as prescribed by the University, the faculty concerned and the college to which he is assigned. However, the requirement may be reduced by three units for students in certain major programmes as approved by the Senate. 6.5 A student who has failed in any required course shall retake that course or take a substitute course prescribed by the department concerned. 6.6 A student with recognized qualifications may be exempted from some courses and/or units required for graduation according to the procedure prescribed. Subject to the requirements given in Regulations 5.4 and 5.5, no student with such exemptions shall be allowed to graduate unless he shall have: (a) completed at least 60 units of courses at this university; (b) completed at least two-thirds of his major requirements at this university; and (c) completed at least two-thirds of his minor requirements at this university, if he wishes to graduate with a minor. 7.0 Course Load 7.1 A student shall take no less than 12 units of courses in any term. 7.2 A student shall take no more than 18 units of courses in a term except with prior permission of his major department. However, no student shall be allowed to take more than 21 units in any term. 8.0 Selection of Courses 8.1 A student shall select his courses according to the study scheme/s of his major and/or minor programme/s. He shall be responsible for ensuring the ** Students admitted in 1997–98 and before should complete 14–15 units of General Education courses.