Requirements to Pass this Unit

To pass this unit you need to:

• Achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% across all assessments

We strongly encourage all students to actively participate in all learning activities. Regular engagement is crucial for your success in this unit, as these activities provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of the material, collaborate with peers, and receive valuable feedback from instructors, to assist in completing the unit assessments. Your active participation not only enhances your own learning experience but also contributes to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment for everyone.

Assignment submission

Assignment submission will be online through the iLearn page. Your name and Student ID should appear on the first page. Submit assignments online via the appropriate assignment link on the iLearn page. A personalised cover sheet is not required with online submissions. Read the submission statement carefully before accepting it as there are substantial penalties for making a false declaration.

• Assignment submission is via iLearn.
• Please make sure that your assignment is word processed.
• You should upload one single PDF file.
• Please note the quick guide on how to upload your assignments provided on the iLearn page.
• If there are technical obstructions to your online submission, please email the Unit Convenor to let that person know.

You may submit as often as required prior to the due date/time. Please note that each submission will completely replace any previous submissions. It is in your best interest to make frequent submissions of your partially completed work as insurance against technical or other problems near the submission deadline.

Portfolio submission

Portfolio submission is the same as Assignment Submission for the final submission (comprising of 5 items).

For each Portfolio item there is the opportunity to obtain individual feedback to improve your final submission if your draft portfolio item is submitted on iLearn by the due date. 

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written report or presentation assessment is not submitted, up until the 7^th day (including weekends). After the 7^th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience a technical concern. For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, please apply for Special Consideration. 

Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted 

• Assignment - YES, Standard Late Penalty applies 
• Portfolio - YES, Standard Late Penalty Penalty applies

Special Consideration

The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through https://connect.mq.edu.au.

Final Examination

It is Macquarie University policy to not 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, that is, the final day of the official examination period. The only excuse for not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these special circumstances, you may apply for special consideration.

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled in the interval between the regular examination period and the start of the next session. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during this supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application.

Week 1 classes

There is a 2 hour lecture in Week 1.

Delivery

There is a 2 hour lecture and a 1 hour SGTA each week. SGTAs begin in Week 2. Please consult the timetable for the scheduling of these activities. The timetable for classes can be fount on the University website at: https://publish.mq.edu.au/. Enrolment can be managed using eStudent at: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/technology/systems/estudent.

In addition to the two hour lecture there are online resources including videos which should be viewed prior to the lecture.

Technologies used and required

Lecture material will be placed on iLearn. The statistical package R will be used. SGTA SGTAs are held in computing labs and allow you to practice techniques learnt in lectures and from above mentioned online resources.  

Text book

Rob J Hyndman and George Athanasopoulos (2021) Forecasting: principles and practice, 3rd edition, OTexts: Melbourne, Australia. The online version of this book is found at https://otexts.com/fpp3/.

Methods of communication

We will communicate with you via your university email and through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to the unit convenor via the contact email on iLearn.

To enable students more time to focus on learning, understanding and reflecting on the content of our unit we have revised the assessment structure as follows. There are now only three assessments: a skills assessment, report and final exam. Although no marks are associated with attendance, all activities provide you with key content designed to help you understand content and complete the assessments.