Data Structures Course Substitution Clarification | Generated by AI
Question: Is it correct that for the course 02142 (mapped to 13181) Introduction to Data Structures in the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies National Higher Education Self-Study Examination for professional code 510201 (old code 610201), the practical course is not required, as it is a combined course where one course substitutes for two, based on the review comment?
Answer:
Yes, your understanding appears correct.
The provided course list and mapping table show the courses you have passed under older codes, now corresponding to new codes in the adjusted professional plan for 计算机应用技术 (Computer Application Technology), specialist level (diploma), code 510201 (previously 610201), main-examined by Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS).
In Guangdong’s self-study examination system, professional plans were adjusted around 2018–2019. For this specialist program, some courses were redesigned as combined courses (理论+实践一体化的“合课程” or courses that integrate theory and practice).
Introduction to Data Structures is one such combined course:
- Old code: 02142 (theory part, which you passed with 75 points)
- New code: 13181 (the integrated course, combining theory and practice)
In these combined courses, passing the theory exam (which is the main pen-and-paper exam) typically grants credit for the entire course, including the practical component. There is no separate practical assessment or exam required.
This is why the review comment indicates that you do not need to take the practical course separately—one passed exam substitutes for both the theoretical and practical requirements.
Your other mapped courses (e.g., 02120 to 13170, 00342 to 13793) follow similar substitution rules under the new plan, allowing your previous passes to count toward graduation under the updated professional requirements.
As long as all required courses in the current 510201 plan are covered by your passed exams (via direct match or substitution), and you meet total credit and other requirements, this should be valid for applying for graduation.
For absolute confirmation, it is recommended to check your personal record on the official Guangdong Education Examination Authority website (eea.gd.gov.cn) or contact the GDUFS continuing education/self-exam office.
References:
- 广东省高等教育自学考试专业调整有关事项的通知 (includes course substitution tables)
- GDUFS Continuing Education College - 510201 Computer Application Technology (old 610201)
- Guangdong Self-Exam Professional Plans and Substitution Tables (various sources summarizing official adjustments)