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FORM A
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Course and Curriculum Restructure and Renewal Project
Course Form
Notes
This form must be completed for all courses, unless an exemption from the Course and Curriculum
Restructure and Renewal (C2R2) process has been approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
Significant changes proposed to a course that are additional to changes mandated by the C2R2 process
(e.g. introduction of an entirely new area of study) must be submitted on the standard Significant Change to
a Course form and proceed through the standard course approval process.
Where a Course Management Committee (or Board of Studies) or School determines that the most
appropriate way to report on the curriculum renewal checklist (see Section B below) and program of study
(see Section C below) for a particular course is at the level of significant course components (e.g. major
sequences, specialisations, streams), a separate Significant Course Component Form (Form B) should be
completed for each significant course component and attached to this form.
A. Course details:
Name of Course:
Faculty:
Contact Staff
Member:
Phone No:
B. Curriculum renewal checklist:
Note: Sections B1, B5 and B6 should be completed for all courses. Sections B2, B3 and B4 should be
completed for undergraduate awards. If ‘not applicable’ is the response to a question in this section, please
nonetheless provide a brief explanation in the box provided.
B1. Statement of educational aims and learning outcomes (Refer to section 3.1 of the Guidelines)
Please state the educational aims and learning outcomes for this course, indicating any amendments that
have occurred as a result of the C2R2 process.
B2. Graduate Qualities for Bachelor-level degrees (Refer to section 3.2 of the Guidelines)
In the table below, please indicate the contribution of each topic in the course (including electives only where
applicable) to the attainment of the Flinders University Graduate Qualities, using the following key:
1: Minor focus/emphasis (implicit component of topic curriculum)
2: Some focus/emphasis (explicit discussion)
3: Major or substantial focus/emphasis (explicit component of assessment)
4: Not applicable
Graduates who connect
across boundaries
Graduates who value
ethical behaviour
Graduates who are
collaborative
Graduates who can
work independently
Graduates who
communicate
effectively
Graduates who can
apply their knowledge
Graduates who are
knowledgeable
Topic details (topic code and title)
Where a capstone topic currently exists or is planned to be developed for the course, please provide the
topic number and title and a brief description of its aims and learning outcomes:
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B3. Work-integrated learning opportunities for undergraduate students
(Refer to section 3.3 of the Guidelines)
In the table below, please list those topics in which work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities are located
(or proposed) and specify using the following key the manner in which the topic includes approaches to WIL:
WE
work experience in industry/professional workplace (e.g. field placement, practicum, or
internship)
SIM
simulated workplace settings on campus (e.g. moot court, in-house production)
ASS assessment activities designed to simulate authentic workplace activities (e.g. developing a
business plan, preparing an executive briefing, writing a professional submission, providing a
service to an imagined client, etc.)
OTH other form of WIL (please describe)
Topic code and title
Approach to WIL
B4. Foundation/preparatory/bridging studies in Bachelor-level degrees
(Refer to section 3.4 of the Guidelines)
How does the course incorporate customised foundation/preparatory/bridging studies or provide elective
space for generic preparatory studies? Please list those topics (topic number and title) which provide
foundation/preparatory or bridging studies, indicating if the topic is a core requirement or elective:
B5. Internationalisation of the curriculum (Refer to section 3.5 of the Guidelines)
Please briefly describe the extent to which internationalisation is embedded in the aims, learning outcomes,
curriculum and delivery of the course (i.e. how the course provides opportunities for students to acquire: (a)
skills and knowledge to perform competently in a global environment; and/or (b) knowledge and awareness
of other perspectives and cultures):
B6. Inclusion of indigenous knowledge and perspectives (Refer to section 3.6 of the Guidelines)
Please briefly describe the extent to which indigenous knowledge and perspectives are embedded in the
aims, learning outcomes, curriculum and delivery of the course:
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C. Revised Structure and Content of the Course
I confirm that (tick or check each box):
The revised program of study for the course (setting out the content and structure of the course and
listing all topics), is attached. In the attachment, please indicate the proposed changes to the program
of study (either by setting out the new program of study alongside the old program of study or via some
other clear explanation).
All topics in the revised course conform to the standard 4.5 units in weighting except where an exact
multiple of 4.5 units is required e.g. for thesis/research topics and placements.
Please provide a brief justification for any topics which have a weighting that is a multiple of 4.5 units:
Please identify below any topics to be offered in the new program of study which are a revised version of a
previous topic that had enrolments consistently below the enrolment thresholds set out in Principle 9 of
Section 2, Course restructure – key principles of the Guidelines. For each such topic listed, provide a brief
justification for offering the topic in the new program of study.
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D. Other matters
Are there any other matters arising from the C2R2 process that you wish to report?
E. Approvals
Endorsement by Faculty Executive Dean (or nominee)
I note and endorse this report on this course’s curriculum renewal undertaken as part of the C2R2 project.
Signature:
Date:
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Approval by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
I note the report on the curriculum renewal outlined in this form and approve the revised program of study for
the course:
Signature:
Date:
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Notification of approval of revised Course Rule:
Faculty 
Student Systems & Enrolment 
Marketing & Communications Office 
Central File 
Form approved by DVC(A) September 2009
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