1999 Science Handbook - Code of practice

Code of practice - teaching

Responsibilities of students
Responsibilities of staff

Learning involves the participation of both staff and students; the responsibility to ensure that learning is conducted in the most efficient and effective manner is shared. This code of practice for students outlines the responsibilities of students and staff.

Responsibilities of students

All Monash students should observe the statutes, regulations and rules of the university. Students of the Faculty of Science also have responsibilities which include the following:
1 to become familiar with the rules and regulations governing the degree in which they are enrolled, and to ensure that the subjects selected meet the degree requirements;
2 to maintain satisfactory academic progress;
3 to become aware of the policies and practices of the Faculty of Science and departments/school from which they take subjects;
4 to become aware of the rules and regulations concerning the use of university computers and library facilities and observe the laws of copyright;
5 to meet assessment deadlines for work to be submitted;
6 to submit their own original work for assessment, without plagiarising or cheating (see also the section 'Plagiarism' below);
7 to attend all lectures, practical and laboratory classes, tutorials and seminars for each subject in which they are enrolled;
8 to apply themselves to their studies to the best of their abilities;
9 to conduct themselves in an orderly and proper manner in any class, library or laboratory and not to affect adversely the working environment of others;
10 to take the initiative and consult with appropriate academic staff when problems arise.

Responsibilities of staff

Staff of the faculty have responsibilities towards the students they teach which include:
1 preparing and presenting material at an appropriate standard with the resources available;
2 informing students of the objectives, requirements and method of assessment to be used for the subject;
3 being available for reasonable periods of time during semesters, study weeks and examination periods so that students may discuss aspects of the subject with them;
4 assessing students' work fairly, objectively and consistently;
5 being available to students after marked material has been returned and after the final results have been released so that students may receive feedback.