Units are the basic metric for coursework at CSUMB and may be used synonymously with "credit hour". One unit or credit hour corresponds to the approximation of the student learning outcome equivalency of an amount of work in intended learning outcomes that is institutionally-established and reasonably approximates to not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.
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“Except as provided in CFR 668.8(k) and (l), a credit hour is a reasonable approximation of the student learning outcome equivalency of an amount of work in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is institutionally-established and reasonably approximates not less than—(1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or (2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.”[1]
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