1. Tutorials constitute a critical learning experience of this unit and students should attend them. The tutor will facilitate a highly student-centred discussion of answers to pre-set tutorial questions. A tutorial is also an active forum to present to the tutor difficulties you encountered when preparing for the pre-set tutorial questions. Ask your tutor questions and further guidance on how to approach questions. Students are expected to attempt the tutorial questions before each tutorial.
2. In the first tutorial, you will be given a couple of minutes to chat with your classmates to form a study group (for your own benefit). You are strongly encouraged to work through the tutorial exercises with your group throughout the semester.
3. The 5% will be decomposed into 2% for attendance and 3% for engagement. You will be awarded the entire 2% if you attend at least 8 tutorial classes (in 8 weeks), 1% if you attend between 5 and 7 classes, and 0% if you attend less than 5 classes. By "engagement", we will assess how active you are in the class such as how often you answer your tutor's question and/or ask him/her a question. Then based on your activeness throughout the whole session, you will be awarded the whole 3% or part of it. Altogether tutorial engagement and attendance will contribute 5% to your final mark in this unit.
4. If you are unable to attend a class(es) due to an illness or misadventure, you must present a case for Disruption to Studies (see the Policies and Procedures section for details).
5. Most of the tutorial questions are from the textbook. Tutorial solutions will be made available on iLearn at the end of the week following the tutorial.

1. A 90-minute test (including multiple choice questions and written-answer questions) will be held in place of the regular lecture in Week 6. This test is an indication of the form of the final examination. A non-programmable calculator is allowed in the test.The test will cover lectures from weeks 1 to 5.
2. Failure to attend the class test without the submission of an application for Disruption to Studies on the grounds of illness or unavoidable mishap together with the required supporting documentation (see the Policies and Procedures section for details) will result in a mark of zero for the assessment.
3. If the application for Disruption to Studies is accepted, the student will have to take a supplementary test which could be an oral test. The supplementary test will take place during the mid-session break.

1. There will be 2 online quizzes in this course, and each containing 30 multiple choice questions. Each quiz is worth 5%. Each student will most likely face a slightly different set of questions. The quizzes will be accessed online through the unit web page at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Refer to the Unit Schedule for the opening and closing dates for each quiz.
2. Please note that no extensions will be granted. Failure to complete any quiz will result in a zero mark for that quiz. The penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved.
3. Students must be aware that IT failures may occur, and that with large numbers of students, congestion can at times limit access. It is the student’s responsibility to plan for these possibilities, and completion of the quiz soon after released is strongly advised.
4. Read the "Instruction for Online Quizzes" carefully before attempting.

The online assignment will be accessed through the unit web page at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Refer to the Unit Schedule for the opening and closing dates for the assignment.

The assignment may include true/false with explanation questions, explanation/discussion questions, and problem-solving questions. The details of the assignment will be released in Week 6.

1. A 2 hour final examination for this unit will be held during the University Examination period. The examination will contain multiple choice questions and written-answer questions.
2. You are expected to present yourselves for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. The timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations. For details check: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam
3. The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Disruption to Studies (see the Policies and Procedures for details).
4. If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Disruption to Studies process, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, the final day of the official examination period.
5. As indicated in the event of documented adverse personal circumstances, such as accident, illness, etc., a supplementary exam may be granted. However, when a student has extra time to prepare while suffering only a minor ailment, a higher standard is expected in the deferred exam. Also, students who sit the regular final exam and then request a supplementary exam should know that, if a supplementary exam is granted, his/her performance in the supplementary exam may raise or lower the result obtained in the regular final exam. Although the material coverage for the Supplementary exam would be the same as the final exam, it will include ALL written answers questions (NO multiple choice questions).