[unclear: Glossary] of Terms

[unclear: ter]: Half of the academic year.

[unclear: ter] System: Basically comprising [unclear: parate] half-year systems with two [unclear: nents] two periods of final examina[unclear: nd] possible repetition of courses.

[unclear: t] of the academic year: A phrase [unclear: o] describe the periods of teaching, [unclear: on] and examination; it also implies [unclear: eration] of the length of courses, as[unclear: ent] of student performance and cre[unclear: ue] of courses.

[unclear: der:] This grey book is the definitive document of the University for regulations, dates, timetables, committees and constitution.

Hybrid System: Providing for full year and half year courses, mid-year and end year examining, at Victoria also includes variations in the use of internal assessment and end year examinations.

Unit System: Prior to 1972 course requirements were specified in terms of units with a unit representing approximately one-third of a year's work; 8 or 9 units were required for a first degree - half unit courses were available to a limited extent.