What are merged modules and how to request them - Staff Guide

Merged modules group two or more modules in Minerva to create a new instance that includes all of the original modules' enrolments.

What are the advantages of using merged modules?

Every module with a unique Course Reference Number (CRN) in Banner has a module area created in Minerva. If you have some teaching which is shared across modules that have separate CRN's on Banner, using the module merge facility may save you time as you will only need to maintain one Minerva module area. Students enrolled in each of the modules that have shared teaching will then have access to a single merged module.

The original modules which make up a merge should be left unavailable to students. Staff should also advise students that the merged module will be used instead of the original module(s).

What are the disadvantages of using merged modules?

To avoid confusion, relevant staff need to be aware that there is a new module so that they know where to add content.

Which staff role will I have on a merged module?

Merged modules automatically inherit all of their student and staff enrolments from the individual modules that have been included in the merge.  Note that in the case of staff enrolments, if you have different roles on different modules, and those modules are merged, your role on the merged module will be the one that has fewer permissions.

Example: if you are a Builder on module 1 and an Instructor on module 2, and a merged module is create from modules 1 and 2, then you will automatically be added as a Builder on the merged module, since the Builder role has fewer permissions.

Therefore, if you need the Instructor role on a merged module, you should ensure that (1) you are enrolled as an Instructor on at least one of the modules included in the merge, and also (2) that you do not have any other type of staff role (Assistant, Builder, or Grader) on any of those modules.

For advice on your staff access to Minerva modules, please speak to your School's SEE team, who will make sure that you are assigned to the correct modules, with the correct roles, in Banner.

Can organisations be merged?

It isn't possible to merge organisations.

How do I request a merged module?

You will need to complete the merged module request form on the IT website which asks you to provide the names and codes of the modules you would like merging.