Where can I find out more general information about assignments?

Please consult the folder labeled 'Assessment' on iLearn webpage for more information about marking criteria and rubrics for each of the assessment tasks. You are encouraged to post questions about assignments in the general discussion forum.  

I am confused: how do I know what is due and when?

Ongoing assessment tasks (such as journals and tutorial presentations) that take place over the course of the 13 weeks can seem a bit confusing at first.  We have put together an 'Assessment' folder in iLearn (look for it at the top of the page).  We ask you to hand in some of your work separately so you can receive marks and feedback at different stages in the semester.  The assessment information in the section above provides a general overview - the information in the Assessment folder will provide a more detailed breakdown of the tasks, what is due and when, and information about how we will mark your assignments (criteria and marking rubrics).

Handing in your assignments

Unless otherwise specified, you are required to submit your assessments via Turnitin links on iLearn, this includes submitting your journal in electronic format (Word, PDF).  If online, electronic journalling absolutely will not work for you, please contact Sandie to arrange to hand in a paper-based journal. Your journal is private and will only be seen by yourself and GEOP262 teaching staff. 

Classes

Study Modes

This unit is available in both internal and external study modes.  The information below is for both internal and external students.

This unit will run as a lecture series (2 x 1hour lectures weekly), and a tutorial program (1 session weekly). Please note that all students can also listen to or download digital audio recordings of lectures on iLearn through Echo360 although we strongly encourage internal students to attend the live lecture - especially the guest lectures as this keeps the guest lecture program going. Copies of lecture slides will also be made available through iLearn.

Remember to check the MQ 2017 timetable on the day of the first class to make sure that there are no last minute room changes to the lecture venue! Tutorials can also be subject to change - so please check your email or iLearn in Week One to ensure that you are on top of any unanticipated changes.

Class Attendance 

Attendance in both on-campus and off-campus 'online' tutorials is compulsory and will be recorded by your tutor.  In weeks 4-11 students will be leading class discussions.  It is therefore essential that all  enrolled students are prepared (by having done the readings) and ready to participate in the tutorial program.  

Externally enrolled students will be participating weekly in their own online version of the tutorial program. Your weekly attendance in online tutorials will be recorded.  Attendance is demonstrated by making one substantive post to each of the weekly online tutorial discussions in iLearn. Prolonged silences will be treated as non-attendance.  We do not like to sound 'big-brotherish'  - but iLearn does track online activity - so logging in at the end of the semester and doing all your posts in one session will not work. 

Listening to different perspectives and actively discussing important and provocative issues and ideas is a key component of GEOP262. It is something we value highly and we think you will get a lot out of it too.  Students who miss more than 2 tutorials without proper documentation (see 'Disruption to Studies' policy in the 'Policies and Procedures' section below) are at risk of failing the unit.  

It is compulsory for on-campus students to attend and present in the Ecological Humanities 3M showcase in weeks 12 and 13. External students will participate in an online version of this and will 'record' their attendance by commenting on other student's presentations.  To make things fair, everyone must be ready to present in week 12.  Please be respectful and encouraging of your fellow classmates by being actively engaged with other people's work.

Required Class Readings

The required readings for ENVG262 are available electronically through the library e-reserve, which can be accessed via the Multisearch tool on the Library website (type in the unit code). Please let Sandie know if you have trouble accessing the required readings. 

Please note that reading is an integral and compulsory part of this unit. The readings will complement and support the lecture program, and will be referred to extensively in tutorials and assessments.

Unit Webpage and Technology Used and Required 

Technology Use

GEOP262 provides all students with significant web-based support using iLearn. The unit website will be maintained regularly, providing you with copies of lecture PowerPoint slides either before, or as soon as possible, after each lecture.

Please make use of the iLearn discussion tools and post questions to GEOP262 students and lecturers.  Access should be possible at the University (Library and Computer Labs) as well as remotely via modem. All students should be able to use Public Library facilities to access the site regularly. If you have difficulty with access, let Sandie know so we can discuss alternative arrangements.

Please note that essential information will be made available to ALL STUDENTS via the iLearn website for GEOP262, so all students are expected to regularly check the website for notices.