Maintain Subject Offering Types {SACADO-11}


Short Overview of this option and its use (mandatory).



For a more in detail explanation of the new Application Development Framework (ADF) functionalities refer to the Operational Manual {main-om}.


Offering Types

In this option subjects are linked to offering types. 

Note:
Records in this option cannot be deleted if:
Quota:

Field Type
&
Length
Description
Academic YearYYYYThe year for which this record is valid.
Subject Code A7As defined in {SACADO-10}
Offering TypeA2As defined in the General Sub-system {GCS-5}.
Note: If the number of periods per week is not defined here for the different type of groups, then criteria for the year, subject, offering type and group type cannot be created in {SSTUD3-7} for mark types and assessments.
Number of Periods Scheduled per Week - Class N2The number of periods, per week, that this combination of subject and offering type will meet in classrooms, is entered here as a two digit number.  This information is used in the Lecturer Timetable Sub-system.
Number of Periods Scheduled per Week - PracticalN2The number of periods, per week, that this combination of subject and offering type will normally meet in laboratories, is entered here as a two digit number.  This information is used in the Lecturer Timetable Sub-system.
Number of Periods Scheduled per Week - TutorialN2The number of periods, per week, that this combination of subject and offering type will normally meet in tutorial sessions, is entered here as a two digit number.  This information is used in the Lecturer Timetable Subsystem.
Number of Periods Scheduled per Week - Seminars N2The number of periods, per week, that this combination of subject and offering type will normally meet in seminars, is entered here as a two digit number.
Number of Periods Scheduled per Week - Independent Learning N2The number of periods, per week, that this combination of subject and offering type should be scheduled for independent learning, is entered here as a two-digit number.

Note:  When a student is registered, the system will default all students to the “A” practical and / or tutorial group, provided that periods have, in fact, been entered here.  Updating of this is done under option {SREGC-6 / SREGC-7}.
QuotaN4The number of students who may be enrolled for this combination of Subject and Offering Type.  If  the setting of “SQ” for 'Normal' student application and 'DZ' for Distance student applications, under option {SMNT-1} Tab Validations, is set to No, 'Quota' will be ignored.
Application Quota

Type


A1


Insert (P)ercentage or (N)umeric.  If no value exists in the 'Quota' field this field cannot be updated.
ValueThe value to be used in the calculation of the 'Reserved for Repeating Students Application Quota'.

If the 'Type = 'P' allow decimals between 0 and 100.
If the 'Type' = 'N' allow integers between 0 and 999.
QuotaThis value of the 'Quota' will be calculated as follow:

  • If 'Type' equals 'P', percentage will be used in the calculation.
    1. 'Application Quota' = (Quota * Value) / 100
    2. This will be rounded to the nearest integer.
  • If  'Type' = 'N', use the specific number
    1. 'Application Quota' equals the 'Quota + QValue.
If 'Type' value is null, then the 'Application Quota' equals the 'Quota'.
Reserved for Repeating Students

Type


Insert (P)ercentage or (N)umeric.  If no value exists in the 'Quota' field this field cannot be updated.
ValueThe value to be used in the calculation of the 'Reserved for Repeating Students Application Quota'.

If the 'Type = 'P' allow decimals between 0 and 100.
If the 'Type' = 'N' allow integers between 0 and 999.
QuotaThis value of the 'Quota' will be calculated as follow:

  • If 'Type' equals 'P', percentage will be used in the calculation.
    1. 'Application Quota' = (Quota * Value) / 100
    2. This will be rounded to the nearest integer.
  • If  'Type' = 'N', use the specific number 
    1. 'Application Quota' equals the 'Quota + QValue.
If 'Type' value is null, then the 'Application Quota' equals the 'Quota'.
Additional Info:

Internet Access
A1

Indicator if this subject is accessible on the internet.  The following values are allowed: Web Based, Web Enhanced, Web Supported, No Access and Null Internet Access.
Performance Based Research Funding EligibleA1Indicator if the subject is eligible for performance based research funding.
Allow Update RubicA1Will the update of the Rubric linked to an Assessment be Allowed?
Allow Default Learning Outcome Update A1 Enter a (Y)es or (No).

Example:

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When the user click on the 'Contact Persons' button a second tab will be opened {SACAD-9b2} - Academic Contact Persons per Offering Type

Example:


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Examples  
  Delete if not applicable


Processing
Rules
 
  No special processing rules.








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History of Changes

Date System Version By Whom Job Description
04-Aug-2014 v04.0.0.0 Magda van der Westhuizen T196719 Convert to INT4.0 manual.
19-Jan-2016v04.0.0.0Magda van der Westhuizent196719Insert a new image into the manual.
20-Jun-2016v04.0.0.0Magda van der Westhuizent214530Change menu links.
27-Aug-2020v04.1.0.0Magda van der Westhuizent245550Insert new images.