Requirements to Pass this Unit

To pass this unit students will need to achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% across all assessments.

Unit workload

The 'estimated time on task' for each assessment item is an estimate of the additional time needed to complete each assessment outside of all scheduled learning activities. These estimates assume that you actively engage with all scheduled learning activities. 

 Late Submission Policy

• 5% penalty per day: If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days.

  • Example 1 (out of 100): If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.

  • Example 2 (out of 30): If you score 27/30 but submit 1 day late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

• After 7 days: Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.

• Extensions:

  • Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.

  • Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration.

Need help? Review the Special Consideration page HERE

Classes

• Lectures (beginning in Week 1): There is one two-hour lecture each week. 
• Small Group Teaching Activity (SGTA) classes (beginning in Week 1): Each week there is a one-hour SGTA where students will undertake problem solving exercises.
• Computer Labs (beginning in Week 2): This is a three-hour hands-on class that consists of a mix of activities pertaining data procurement and data handling. An optional week 1 lab class will be used for introduction and set-up.

The timetable for classes can be found 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

Attendance and participation

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.

Unit communication

Unit staff will communicate with you via your university email or through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors should be placed on the iLearn General Forum.

For matters of a more personal nature, and that do not concern other students, you should contact the Unit Convener, Matt Owers, by email. Contact details are provided at the start of this document.  

N.B.: Schedule is flexible and subject to change.

To alllow students a better opportunity to demonstrate Unit Learning Outcomes, we have added the problem solving exercise.