Study regulations
The study regulations (also curriculum , in Austria since the introduction of the University Act 2002 the curriculum ) lays down the framework conditions and regulations for proper study for a subject at a university or an educational institution . Using the study regulations, students can plan their studies and create timetables for each semester. The legal framework conditions are regulated in the associated examination regulations. A study regulations is therefore against the corresponding examination regulations subsidiary .
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Study regulations at universities describe, among other things:
- Study objectives (e.g. professional qualification for certain activities, scientific work, methodological knowledge ...)
- Start of studies (winter and / or summer semester)
- Standard period of study and scope of studies ( semester , weekly semester hours, credit points ...)
- Structure of the course ( basic and main course , bachelor and master phase)
- Definition of course types ( lectures , seminars , exercises, internships ...)
- Content of the course (individual sub-areas, certificates of achievement to be provided, selectable focus areas)
- Admission requirements for individual courses (e.g. passing certain exams as a requirement for advanced courses)
- Study plan (timetable or timetable recommendations)
- Study and examination achievements (prerequisites for issuing certificates of achievement ).
