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).

All extensions need to be formally requested via MQ Service Connect in line with the special consideration policy. Supplementary assessment tasks will only be provided following an approved Special Consideration application, and only when appropriate.

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:

Please note no submissions will be accepted after marked assignments are returned and feedback is released to students.

For any late submissions 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.

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

Delivery and Resources

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of online asynchronous learning activities, including

• online lecture modules
• tutorial activities
• online discussions
• readings

Lectures for this unit will be delivered as weekly online learning modules, via the iLearn site. These can be completed in your own time during each week of the unit, and you will then be guided through accompanying tutorial activities. The details of these tutorial activities will also be provided on the iLearn site, and the tutorials will sometimes involve posting your ideas and responses to an asynchonous online discussion forum. 

Further details about lectures and tutorials can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.

Required and Recommended Readings

There is no set textbook for this unit. All essential and recommended readings will be listed in the Leganto readings list, within the unit's iLearn site.

Technology Used

Active participation in the learning activities and completion of the assessment tasks in this unit will require you to have access to a tablet, laptop, desktop computer, or similar device. You can download the Office 365 suite for free at https://students.mq.edu.au/support/ technology/software/microsoft

The weekly schedule above is subject to change; see the iLearn site for the most up-to-date information. Online asynchronous lectures and tutorials both commence from Week 1.

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