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LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BOARD
Decrees
The Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the approval of the Educational Policy and
Standards Committee of Council, has made the following decrees, to come into effect on 18
May.
Decree (1): First Public Examinations formerly under
the
supervision of the Anthropology and Geography Board, the Biological Sciences Board, the
Committee for Archaeology, and the Standing Committee for the Honour School of Human
Sciences
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Text of Decree (1)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 28, ll. 43–4, delete `under the joint
supervision
of
the Committee for Archaeology and the Board of the Faculty of Anthropology and
Geography' and substitute `under the supervision of the Life and Environmental Sciences
Board'.
2 Ibid., l. 45, delete `they shall jointly' and substitute `it shall'.
3 Ibid., p. 29, l. 24, delete `Board of the Faculty of Biological
Sciences' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
4 Ibid., p. 30, l. 24, delete `Committee for Archaeology' and
substitute
`Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
5 Ibid., p. 46, l. 28, delete `Board of the Faculty of
Anthropology and
Geography' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
6 Ibid., p. 67, ll. 8–10, delete `under the joint
supervision of the
Board of the Faculty of Anthropology and Geography and Committee for Archaeology' and
substitute `under the supervision of the Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
7 Ibid., l. 10, delete `they shall jointly' and substitute `it shall'.
8 Ibid., l. 27, delete `Board of the Faculty of Biological
Sciences' and
substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
9 Ibid., p. 68, ll. 7–9, delete `Committee for
Archaeology' and
substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
10 Ibid., p. 79, delete ll. 9–15 and substitute:
`The examination shall be under the supervision of the Life and Environmental Sciences
Board in accordance with the same arrangements as those established under clause 3 of the
decree concerning the Honour School of Human Sciences.'
11 Ibid., p. 92, ll. 13–14, delete `Board of the Faculty
of
Biological Sciences' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
12 Ibid., p. 115, ll. 35–6, delete `Anthropology and
Geography.'
and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences.'
13 Ibid., p. 116, l. 13, delete `Biological Sciences.' and
substitute `Life
and Environmental Sciences.'
14 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Key to Decree (1)
Cll. 1 and 2 update the references in the decree governing Honour Moderations in
Archaeology and Anthropology.
Cl. 3 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing Honour Moderations in
Biological Sciences.
Cl. 4 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing Honour Moderations in
Classical
Archaeology and Ancient History.
Cl. 5 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing Honour Moderations in
Geography.
Cll. 6 and 7 make corresponding changes in the decree governing the Preliminary
Examination in Archaeology and Anthropology.
Cl. 8 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing the Preliminary Examination
in
Biological Sciences.
Cl. 9 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing the Preliminary Examination
in
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History.
Cl. 10 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing the Preliminary Examination
in Human Sciences
Cl. 11 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing the Preliminary Examination
in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.
Cl. 12 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing Honour Moderations in
Geography.
Cl. 13 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing the Preliminary Examination
in Biology.
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Decree (2): Pass Schools formerly under the
supervision of
the Anthropology and Geography Board, the Committee for Archaeology, and the Standing
Committee for the Honour School of Human Sciences
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Text of Decree (2)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 122, ll. 35–6, delete `Anthropology
and
Geography
and Committee for Archaeology' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
2 Ibid., p. 123, l. 24, delete `Anthropology and Geography'
and
substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
3 Ibid., ll. 25–6, delete `Standing Committee for the
Honour
School of Human Sciences' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences*'.
4 Ibid., insert footnote:
`* In accordance with the same arrangements as those established under clause 3 of the
decree
concerning the Honour School of Human Sciences.'
5 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Key to Decree (2)
Cl. 1 updates the references in the decree governing the Pass School of Anthropology and
Geography.
Cl. 2 makes a corresponding change in the decree governing the Pass School of Geography.
Cl. 3 and 4 make corresponding changes in the decree governing the Pass School of Human
Sciences.
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Decree (3): Honour School of Archaeology and
Anthropology
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Associated changes in regulations are set out in `Examinations and Boards' below.
Text of Decree (3)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 131, ll. 7–8, delete `Committee for
Archaeology
and the Board of the Faculty of Anthropology and Geography in consultation' and substitute
`Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
2 Ibid., delete ll. 13–21 and substitute:
`3. The examination shall be under the supervision of the Life and Environmental Sciences
Board. Under the overall direction of the board, the examination shall be administered by
the
School of Archaeology and the School of Anthropology, which shall jointly appoint a
standing
committee to advise the board as necessary in respect of this examination, and of Honour
Moderations and the Preliminary Examination in Archaeology and Anthropology.'
3 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (4): Pass School of Archaeology and
Anthropology
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Text of Decree (4)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 134, ll. 15–16, delete `under the
joint supervision
of the Board of the Faculty of Anthropology and Geography and the Committee for
Archaeology' and substitute `under the supervision of the Life and Environmental Sciences
Board'.
2 Ibid., l. 17, delete `they shall jointly' and substitute `it shall'.
3 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (5): Honour School of Classical Archaeology
and
Ancient History
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to a body
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Text of Decree (5)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 135, l. 7, delete `Committee for
Archaeology' and
substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
2 Ibid., ll. 14–15 and 19–20, in each case delete
`Committee for Archaeology' and substitute `Committee for the School of Archaeology'.
3 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (6): Honour School of Geography
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes a reference to a
body
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces it with a
reference to the new division. Opportunity is taken also to remove an obsolete reference to
the faculty board's approval of Special Subjects, the arrangements for which are now covered
by regulations.
Text of Decree (6)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 225, l. 10, delete `approved by the faculty
board' and
substitute `chosen under arrangements determined by the board by regulation'.
2 Ibid., ll. 18–19, delete `Board of the Faculty of
Anthropology
and Geography' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences Board'.
3 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (7): Honour School of Human Sciences
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Relevant parts of the previous General Board regulations are incorporated into the new
decree,
and associated changes in Divisional Board regulations are set out in `Examinations and
Boards' below.
Text of Decree (7)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 231, delete ll. 9–15 and substitute:
`3. The examination shall be under the supervision of the Life and Environmental Sciences
Board, which shall appoint a Teaching Committee for Human Sciences to supervise the
arrangements for this examination, the Preliminary Examination in Human Sciences, and the
Pass School of Human Sciences; to consult as necessary with contributing teachers and
others;
and to carry out such other functions as may be laid down by the Divisional Board by
standing order. The committee shall be recognised as having an interest in appointments
specifically concerned with the Honour School, and the bodies responsible for such
appointments shall ensure that the selection committees for such posts include at least one
member appointed in consultation with the committee. It shall be responsible for such funds
as the Divisional Board may place at its disposal for general purposes connected with Human
Sciences.'
2 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (8): Honour School of Natural Science
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to a body
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Text of Decree (8)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 415, ll. 30 and 33 and p. 419, l. 2, in each
case delete
`Board of the Faculty of Biological Sciences' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences
Board'.
2 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (9): Degree of Master of Philosophy
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Associated changes in regulations are set out in `Examinations and Boards' below.
Text of Decree (9)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 570, ll. 25 and 33 and p. 571, l. 19, in
each case delete
`Committee for Archaeology' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
2 Ibid., p. 571, ll. 5 and 16, in each case delete `Anthropology
and
Geography' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
3 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (10): Degree of Master of Studies
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Associated changes in regulations are set out in `Examinations and Boards' below.
Text of Decree (10)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 681, l. 23, delete `Anthropology and
Geography' and
substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
2 Ibid., ll. 24 and 29 and p. 682, ll. 1, 33, and 43, in each case
delete
`Committee for Archaeology' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
3 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Decree (11): Degree of Master of Science by
Coursework
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the new division.
Associated changes in regulations are set out in `Examinations and Boards' below.
Text of Decree (11)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 753, l. 9, delete `Committee for
Archaeology' and
substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
2 Ibid., ll. 10, 24, and 28, in each case delete `Biological
Sciences' and
substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
3 Ibid., ll. 21, 23, 35, and 37 and p. 754, ll. 1 and 13, in each
case
delete `Anthropology and Geography' and substitute `Life and Environmental Sciences'.
4 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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Key to Decree (11)
Cl. 1 updates the reference in the decree governing the M.Sc. in Archaeological Science.
Cl. 2 makes corresponding changes in the decrees governing the M.Sc.s in Biology
(Integrative Bioscience), in Epidemiology, Evolution, and Control of Infectious Disease, and
in Forestry and its relation to Land Use.
Cl. 3 makes corresponding changes in the decrees governing the M.Sc.s in Environmental
Change and Management, in Environmental Geomorphology, in Human Biology, in Human
Geography, in Material Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, and in Social
Anthropology.
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Decree (12): Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Explanatory note
The following decree, made by the Life and Environmental Sciences Board, with the
approval
of the Educational Policy and Standards Committee of Council, removes references to bodies
which ceased to exist as a result of the governance changes in 2000, and replaces them with
references to the relevant new divisions.
Text of Decree (12)
1 In Examination Decrees, 2000, p. 869, ll. 22–4, delete
`Boards of the Faculties ... Psychological Studies' and substitute `Life and Environmental
Sciences, Mathematical and
Physical Sciences, and Medical Sciences Boards'.
2 Ibid., l. 25, delete `faculty board' and substitute `Divisional
Board'.
3 This decree shall be effective from 1 October 2000.
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CONGREGATION 30 April
Degree by Resolution
No notice to the contrary having been received, the following resolution is deemed to have
been approved at noon on 30 April.
Text of Special Resolution
That the Degree of Master of Arts be conferred upon the following:
ROBERT CARSON ALLEN, Nuffield College
SILVIJA SERES, Magdalen College
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CONGREGATION 1 May
Declaration of approval of unopposed Statute
promulgated
on 20 February, as confirmed by postal vote on 30 March
No notice of opposition having been given, Mr Vice-Chancellor declared the Statute
concerning the salaries of academic staff approved.
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COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY
Mr Vice-Chancellor reports that the following names have been added to the Register of
Congregation:
Bergman, D., Faculty of Oriental Studies
Bourke, M.C., School of Geography and the Environment
Farmer, A.J., BM, MA, Trinity
Mouron, A., M.Phil., D.Phil., Greyfriars
Rodger, S.M., MA, St Hugh's
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DIVISIONAL BOARDS AND BOARDS OF
FACULTIES
For changes in regulations for examinations, to come into effect on 18 May, see
`Examinations and Boards' below.
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