CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Accessing the Module Descriptor Form

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Introduction

• The Module Descriptor Form is designed to allow
  Module Coordinators to view and edit their
  modules online.
• It will be available via UCD SISWeb from 11th
  February 2009.
• This document provides information how to access
  the Module Descriptor Form in the Curriculum
  Management System.

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Accessing the Module Descriptor Form
On the UCD Homepage (www.ucd.ie) log into UCD
Connect.
Click on the Administrative Services tab. Single
sign-on to the SIS system is available through
the UCD SISWeb channel.
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Accessing the Module Descriptor Form
In SIS, click on the Curriculum Management tab.
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Module Descriptor Form
On the Dashboard (left hand side of the screen)
you will see various categories including Modules


Under Modules click on My Modules
to view and edit your modules.
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My Modules
In My Modules you will see the modules that you
coordinate. Information such as the Module ID,
Title, School, Credits, Semester etc. will be
displayed. This information will have been
carried over from the previous Academic Year.
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Troubleshooting

• Compatible Browsers
• PCs Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla
• Macs Internet Explorer, Safari
  (Mac users will need OS X)
• Access to the Form
• Existing Module Coordinators will have automatic
  access to their own modules.
• Heads of School (or their nominee) assign new
  Module Coordinators to their modules using the
  Module List Management button in the Curriculum
  Management System.
• Members of staff, who do not have a Banner
  account, will need to be set up initially on the
  system, and should fill out the following form
  http//www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/business_
  support/systemsrequestform.pdf

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Troubleshooting

• Login Difficulties
• For problems logging into UCD Connect contact
  IT Services at helpdesk_at_ucd.ie
• If you are experiencing difficulties accessing
  SIS or you cant see the Curriculum Management
  tab contact Business Support at
  business.support_at_ucd.ie
• Running or Printing Reports
• Reports can be run directly from the Curriculum
  Management System through the Reporting tab or by
  using Business Objects XI
• Mac users should use Firefox or Camino as their
  browser when running Business Objects reports.

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Contact details and further information

• Administrative Services
• Your Programme/School Liaison person can respond
  to your queries regarding the Curriculum
  Management System and using the Module Descriptor
  Form.
• Programme/School Liaisons http//www.ucd.ie/regi
  stry/adminservices/psl/index.htmlcontacts
• Business Support can help you if you experience
  problems using SIS or accessing the Module
  Descriptor Form. Contact them at
  business.support_at_ucd.ie
• IT Services email helpdesk_at_ucd.ie
• For help accessing/using UCD Connect.
• Useful links
• http//www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/curricul
  um/ICCM2009.html
• For information on how curricular information is
  managed and how it can be accessed and changed.
• http//www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/
• For information on policy and regulations.