Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

Late Submissions

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. 

 For example:

Late submission of time sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Special Consideration

If you are unable to complete an assessment task on or by the specified date due circumstances that are unexpected, unavoidable, significantly disruptive and beyond your control, you may apply for special consideration in accordance with the special consideration policy. Applications for special consideration must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via ask.mq.edu.au.

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of face-to-face learning activities that require on-campus attendance, including lectures and practicals (both on Wednesdays, Week 1 - Week 13, inclusive). Lectures and tutorials are on Tuesdays (Week 1 - Week 13, inclusive). Details on what is covered during these activities as well as your expected readings for the unit, can be found on the iLearn site for this unit. For now, make an extra special note that you are required to attend the lecture and tutorial in Week 13 to present your research poster. Due to restrictions on the availability of resources in the laboratory and in line with health and safety regulations you should attend the tutorial to which you have been assigned. Although students might be able to occasionally attend a different tutorial, most classes are likely to be full, in which case those not attending their assigned tutorial will be asked to leave. If you cannot attend your regular tutorial, please let the unit convenor know as soon as possible.  

To do well in COGS2250, and keep up with the learning material, it is strongly encouraged that you attend both lectures and practicals. These learning activities have been designed to give you the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the fast-paced learning material, and interact with your peers. The practicals consist of a variety of active tasks that will support your understanding of important aspects of experimental design and practice, including the creating of experiments and processing of EEG data. Importantly, your participation in these activities will help you on your way to completing your assessment tasks, and every practical will have time dedicated to provide support for your assessment tasks. You will receive feedback regularly throughout the Session both verbally and in relation to your submitted assessment tasks. If you feel like anything is unclear, or you wish further feedback on your individual performance, please get in touch with the unit convenor (bianca.dewit@mq.edu.au).

Technology used

In this unit, we will be using iLearn to access learning material, submit assessment tasks and provide feedback and marks. We will also be using PsychoPy to create experiments, R to manipulate our datasets, and EEGLAB (run through Matlab) to process EEG data. You are welcome to use the computers provided in the teaching room, but it is recommended to bring your personal laptop to class, and install the required software as you will need to continue to use the software in your own time for completion of assessment tasks. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library (if this applies to you, please in touch with the unit convenor (bianca.dewit@mq.edu.au) as soon as possible. 

Questions about the assessment tasks?

We will spend time during lectures and tutorials discussing the expectations for the assessment tasks. There is also time dedicated to providing in-class support. If you do still have questions about any of the assessment, please email the unit convenor (bianca.dewit@mq.edu.au)

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone. The Unit Convenor is an active supporter of equity and diversity at Macquarie University, including being a member of the Ally network, and is happy to provide additional support if needed.

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join the activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.