Frequently Asked Questions for Veterinary Botany
- Do I need to attend lectures and practicals?
Yes, attendance is mandatory for lectures and practicals.
- Can I just attend any practical?
No, you must attend the practical you are registered for since there is limited space. If you have an issue, please talk to your instructor.
- Are the mid-terms cummulative?
No, you will only be tested on certain topics (please see Course syllabus).
- What is the pass rate for each mid-term?
50% (50,5 points)
- What happens if I fail a mid-term?
You will be able to re-take the failed midterm a week after OR during retake week, this usually happens after the 3rd mid-term (please see the pdf of Seminar1).
- Unfortunately, I failed the re-take of my midterm during re-take week. What happens now?
You will have one final chance to obtain a signature but unlike the other mid-terms, this final chance will be cummulative (i.e. will cover ALL plants tested on midterms, please see the pdf of Seminar1).
- Can I still take the oral exam without passing a midterm?
No, to get a signature for the course, all mid-terms must be passed.
- What is the passing mark for the botany course 50% or 51%?
51%. If you pass each topics with more than 1 point above the limit it reaches 51% overall.
- I got an 80% on the last mid-term, does that mean I will be exempt from the entrance exam?
No. You can only be exempt from the entrance exam if you achieve an average of 80% across all three mid-terms during the semester.
- How do I pass the oral exam?
You need to pass the entrance exam (7/10 points or at least a 70%, but with 6 correct answers you can review the wrong ones) and gain at least (150/300 points or 50%) on each each topic (A and B) independently.
- I registered for an oral exam spot but did not show up. Does this count as an attempt?
Yes it does.
- How many attempts do we get for the oral exam?
A total of three attempts will be offered during the semester.
- Where are the oral exams held?
In the Department of Botany.
Updated: 2024.01.11.