For programs of instruction at Glenmore University, one Semester Academic Credit hour is defined as follows:
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Didactic Instruction: 15 hours of didactic instruction, supplemented by a minimum of two hours of outside preparation for each hour of class time (or equivalent). The substantiation of outside preparation will be based on a review of the course outline/syllabi.
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Lab Instruction: 30 hours of lab instruction.
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Practical Instruction: 45 hours of practical instruction.
In accordance with this policy, credit hours will be assigned for all courses and programs offered at Glenmore University.
Carnegie Unit
Glenmore University follows the Carnegie credit unit system in alignment with Florida’s Statutes, Chapter 1005, 6E-2.004. This system defines one semester credit unit as equivalent to a minimum of three hours of work per week for a semester, which typically spans 16 weeks.
The breakdown of a semester credit unit is as follows:
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Lecture: A lecture at Glenmore University encompasses online lectures, tutorials, student research, individual or group exercises, and forums. Lecture classes are led by a professor or teaching assistant.
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Homework Hours: Homework hours refer to the time spent by the student working independently.
For a semester credit unit, the allocation is typically one hour of lecture plus two hours of homework or three hours of labs per week for the duration of a 16-week semester. While it is possible to have more hours dedicated to a credit unit in certain circumstances, it should not fall below this minimum standard.