Terminology

This glossary specifically applies to the corp.myplace service.

A

Activity

A Moodle learning activity or resource that can be added to a Class-Site.

C

Class, Class-Site

A Moodle/Myplace area used to deliver content / teaching for a programme or module.

Class Code

See Module Code

M

MBA

Master Business Administration (Degree)

MSc

Master of Science (Degree)

Module

A unit of teaching.

Module class

class site that provides a shared space to support a specific module, typically identified by a module-code 

Module Code

An identifier from the University' Class Catalogue that identifies a specific unit of teaching. Typically in the form XX999, or XX9999-1-1-ACADYY-YY.

Also known as a "class code".

P

Programme

A defined programme of study.

Programme Class, programme-class

class site that provides a shared space to support a specific Programme or programmes (including variants of a programme).

All students undertaking a Programme/Programme Variant will be associated with exactly 1 Programme Class.

The Programme class also defines the branding elements, including highlight colour and partner branding options.

Programme Code

A University code that identifies a specific "programme of study". Typically in the form 99999,9,9.

Programme Collection

A number of Programmes that overlap sufficiently to be treated as a single entity. A Programme Collection is linked to a Programme Class.

Programme Variant

A version of a programme that differs slightly from a main programme. The difference may be in terms of cohort, branding or both.

A programme variant may share a similar programme code or it may be substantially different. Similarity between Programme Variants is determined by staff.

S

SBS

Strathclyde Business School