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Overview

The IGS_AS_SPL_CONS_APPL table is a core data structure within the Oracle E-Business Suite Student System (IGS) for versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It functions as the primary transactional repository for recording and managing student applications for special consideration. In an academic context, special consideration refers to a formal request by a student for adjustments to assessment due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, bereavement, or other significant personal challenges. This table captures each unique occurrence of such an application, linking it to the specific student, course unit, and assessment item. Its role is critical for tracking the lifecycle of these applications, from submission through to final outcome, ensuring a consistent audit trail and supporting related academic processes.

Key Information Stored

The table's composite primary key uniquely identifies each application instance using a combination of identifiers for the student and the academic work involved. The key columns are PERSON_ID, COURSE_CD, UOO_ID (Unit Offering ID), ASS_ID (Assessment ID), CREATION_DT, and RECEIVED_DT. Beyond the key, the table stores vital metadata about the application itself. This includes the SPCL_CONSIDERATION_CAT, which classifies the type of consideration sought, and two outcome-related fields: SOUGHT_OUTCOME (the result the student is requesting) and SPCL_CONSIDERATION_OUTCOME (the final decision granted by the institution. The presence of both a creation date and a received date allows for tracking of submission timelines.

Common Use Cases and Queries

A primary use case is generating reports on special consideration trends, such as the volume of applications by category or unit for a given term. Administrators frequently query this table to view the status of pending applications or to audit finalized cases. Common SQL patterns involve joining to related descriptive tables to translate code values into meaningful descriptions. For example, a query to list all applications with their sought outcome and final decision would join to the IGS_AS_SPCL_CONS_OUT table twice, using the respective foreign key columns. Another typical pattern is to join to the IGS_AS_SU_ATMPT_ITM table to retrieve broader student attempt information for the specific assessment item.

Related Objects

The IGS_AS_SPL_CONS_APPL table maintains defined foreign key relationships with several other Student System tables, ensuring referential integrity. The documented relationships are:

  • IGS_AS_SPCL_CONS_CAT: Linked via the SPCL_CONSIDERATION_CAT column. This table provides descriptive details for the classification of the special consideration.
  • IGS_AS_SPCL_CONS_OUT: Linked via two separate columns. The SOUGHT_OUTCOME column references possible outcomes a student can request, while the SPCL_CONSIDERATION_OUTCOME column references the institutional decision codes.
  • IGS_AS_SU_ATMPT_ITM: Linked via a composite foreign key (PERSON_ID, COURSE_CD, UOO_ID, ASS_ID, CREATION_DT). This establishes the fundamental link to the specific student assessment attempt record to which the application pertains.
These relationships are essential for constructing complete reports and for maintaining data consistency across the academic assessment module.