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2006-2007 Catalogue The College of The Bahamas 2006-2007 CATALOGUE www.cob.edu.bs 2006-2007 Catalogue 1 2006-2007 CATALOGUE The College of The Bahamas Published by The College of The Bahamas Nassau, The Bahamas Fall 2006 Compiled using the best information available at the time of publication, this Catalogue contains policies and guidelines intended to aid students in planning their educational curriculum. It is not to be considered a contractual agreement. All information, including statements of tuition and fees, course offerings, admission and graduation requirements, is subject to change without notice or obligation. The Catalogue is produced by the Office of Communication, with the cooperation of the Office of Academic Affairs. (c) The College of The Bahamas 2006 Catalogue Team Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, Vice President, Communication, Editor Dr Earla Carey-Baines, Dean, Faculty of Liberal and Fine Arts Camille Smith, Academic Assistant www.cob.edu.bs 2 The College of The Bahamas Contents Academic Year 5 Responsibility for Satisfying Requirements Academic Calendar 2007 Code of Conduct 23 Programmes of Study at The College of The Bahamas 6 Standard of Conduct Expected About The College of The Bahamas 9 Disciplinary Action Establishment Social Misconduct Governance Academic Misconduct The Council Financial Planning 24 Administrative Officers Cost of Attendance Institutional Priorities 10 Fees, Tuition and Deposits 26 Educational Philosophy Refund Policy 27 Faculty and Students 11 Deferred Payment Plan Accreditation Statement Debts to The College 28 The College System 12 Financial Aid 29 Research 14 Government of The Bahamas Teacher and Nursing Grants Partnerships 15 Government of The Bahamas National Awards and Bursaries Vision for the University of The Bahamas 16 The College of The Bahamas Work-Study Award Admission 18 Private Scholarships and Bursaries Proficiency in Spoken and Written English The College of The Bahamas Scholarship Endowment Fund Placement Examination Scholarships 30 Entry Requirements The President's Scholars Programme Bachelor and Associate Degree Programmes Named Scholarships Diploma Resources for Student Leadership and Campus Life 31 Certificate New Student Orientation Upgrading Programmes The College of The Bahamas Union of Students (COBUS) Basic Upgrading for Traditional Age Students Clubs and Organisations Mature Upgrading Programme Intramural Sports College Preparatory Programme Athletics 32 Counseling and Health Services Admission of Degreed Persons 19 Career Development Resources Advanced Standing Health Services Advanced Placement Campus Safety Transfer Students Housing Transfer Credits General Campus Resources 33 Applying for Admission Photocopy Services Required Documents Chapter One - The College Bookstore International Student Admissions Dining Services Resources for International Admissions and Exchanges General Policies Misrepresentation of Credentials Immunisation Gettiing a Course Catalogue Student Insurance Resources for International Admissions and Exchanges Student ID Cards Admission Deadlines Student Transcripts Readmission Valuables Period of Candidacy Academic Affairs 34 Extension of Candidacy Academic Structure Cancellation of Candidacy International Languages and Cultures Institute Student Rights and Responsibilities 22 Academic Policies 35 General Rights Academic Advisement Access to Records Advisement Period Non Discrimination Statement 2006-2007 Catalogue 3 Registration 35 Policy on Continuing Education Units 46 Student Responsibility Academic Services Registration Requirements Academic Advising New Students Academic Assistance Returning Students 36 Language Resource Centre Services Early Registration Math Clinic Services Late Registration/Dropping and Adding Additional Study Resources Dropping and Adding Courses Academic Facilities Overloads Libraries and Instructional Media Services Restrictions/Holds Main Library Class Attendance Northern Bahamas Campus Library 47 Course Registration Cancellation 37 Hilda Bowen Library Assignments Law Library Dismissal Culinary and Hospitality Management Cancellation of Classes and Discontinuation of Courses/ Institute Library Programmes International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) Agency Policy on Candidacy Hours of Operation Extension of Candidacy Computing and Internet Resources Cancellation of Candidacy ITC Help Desk 48 Academic Status 38 Grading Choices Training Restaurant Withdrawal 39 Radio COB Correction of Grade Errors Pro Gallery Final Grade Appeals Performing Arts Centre Grade Records 40 Auditing Structure of Degrees 49 Extraordinary Examination Bachelor Degree Programme Academic Complaints Associate Degree Programme Academic Awards and Honours General Education President's List 41 Electives 51 Dean's List Governor General's Award Academic Programmes and Course Descriptions President's Award (by Academic Units) The College of The Bahamas Alumni Association Leadership Award Family Island Campus Awards CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 52-58 School Awards Programme Awards FACULTY OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS 59-79 Continuance, Probation and Suspension School of Communication and Creative Arts 59-73 Requirements while on Academic Probation 42 School of English Studies 74-79 Academic Suspension Graduation Requirements FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES 80-128 Examinations School of Education 80-102 General Examination Requirements School of Social Sciences 103-128 Examination Timetable UWI/COB LL.B. Programme 122-128 Attendance and Absences Special Examination Arrangements FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES 129-160 Examination Type School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions 129-140 Conduct of Written Examinations 43 School of Sciences and Technology 141-160 Instructions to Candidates Taking Written Examinations Leave from the Examination Room 44 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 161-177 Collaboration between Students Graduate Programmes 178 Board of Examinations and Appeals Continuing Education and Extension Services 180 Challenge Examinations Brief History 181 Plagiarism 45 College Administration and Mandates 185-188 Appeals Faculty Directory 189-192 Directed Independent Study Campus Addresses and Telephone Numbers 193 4 The College of The Bahamas The College of The Bahamas Academic Year The College’s academic year comprises two semesters. Each Late registration/add/drop 8-May semester consists of 14 weeks of instruction followed by a ten- Last day to withdraw day examination period. The Fall Semester runs from the end of without academic penalty 31-May August to mid-December and is followed by the December/January Classes end 15-Jun intersessional break. The Spring Semester runs from January to Final examinations 18-19 Jun mid-April. The annual commencement exercises are held following Deadline for submission of grades 25-Jun final examinations for the Spring Semester. In addition to the Fall Transcripts issued 28-Jun and Spring Semesters, The College offers two six-week sessions during the summer. SUMMER SESSION II The faculty returns from Holiday I 13-Jun Academic Calendar 2006/2007 Advisement/registration/payment 13-14 Jun Academic Dates 2007 2008 Classes begin 27-Jun Orientation/advisement/ Late registration/add/drop 28-Jun registration/payment for new students 16-18 Aug Last day to withdraw from classes Professional days 21-25 Aug without academic penalty 13-Jul Classes begin 28-Aug Classes end 8-Aug Late registration/drop/add 29-30 Aug Final examinations 9-10 Aug Mid-semester break 11-12 Oct Deadline for submission of grades 14-Aug Last day to withdraw from classes Transcripts issued 16-Aug without academic penalty 27-Oct Classes end 1-Dec FALL SEMESTER (Academic year 2007/2008) Final examinations 4-13 Dec Advisement: returning students 1-31 May Deadline for submission of grades 18-Dec Registration: returning students 14-31 May Transcripts issued 20-Dec Bill collection begins: returning students 21-May SPRING SEMESTER Last day for fee payment: Registration/advisement begins 20-Nov-06 19-Nov-07 returning students 27-Jun Bill collection begins 27-Nov-06 26-Nov-07 The faculty returns from Holiday II 15-Aug Last day for fee payment 21-Dec-06 20-Dec-07 Orientation/advisement/registration/ Orientation/advisement/registration/ payment for new students 15-17 Aug payment for new students 3-4 Jan Faculty and Staff Professional Days 20-21 Aug Classes begin 8-Jan Late registration 23-24 Aug Late registration/drop/add 9-10 Jan Classes begin 27-Aug Mid-semester break 22-23 Feb Drop/add 29-30 Aug Last day to withdraw from classes Mid-semester break 10-11 Oct without academic penalty 9-Mar Last day to withdraw from classes Classes end 13-Apr without academic penalty 26-Oct Final examinations 16-25 Apr Classes end 30-Nov Deadline for submission of grades 30-Apr Final examinations 3-12 Dec Transcripts issued 3-May Deadline for submission of grades 17-Dec Transcripts issued 19-Dec SUMMER SESSION I Advisement/registration/payment 26-Mar Graduation: New Providence 7-Jun Bill collection begins 2-Apr Graduation: Northern Campus 14-Jun Last day for fee payment 4-May Classes begin 7-May Dates are subject to change 2006-2007 Catalogue 5 Programmes of Study The College of The Bahamas SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Secondary Certification Accounting Administrative Office Management Administrative Office Management Art Banking and Finance with a Foreign Language Biology/General Science Banking and Finance Option I: Commercial Banking Business Studies Banking and Finance Option II:
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