Requirements to Pass this Unit 

To pass this unit you need to achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% 

Participation

There is no mandatory attendance of in person sessions for this unit. 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.

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

Lectures

There are two live one-hour lectures per week that are conducted online. You are encouraged to attend these live online sessions to ask questions, but recordings will also be made available on iLearn. All students are expected to listen to the lectures prior to the practical for that week.

Practicals

Practicals last 2 hours each and are conducted on campus and online. You are strongly encouraged to attend.

iLearn

The primary means of communication for this unit is via iLearn, which can be accessed by most web browsers from inside or outside the University. You are expected to use iLearn for:

• Regularly checking announcements
• Discussing the unit and its content with staff and other students
• Downloading Lecture and Practical materials
• Downloading reference materials

Logging in to iLearn

• The iLearn login page is: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
• Username: your student number
• Problems? Please contact Student IT Help
• Need extra help due to a disability/health condition? Please visit the Student Services Website : https://students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing

Missed Practicals

If you know you will miss a practical, or if you have already missed one, please email the convenor at biol2610@mq.edu.au. There may be alternative practical slots, including the internal sessions, available for you to catch up.

Overall grades

The University grading is: fail (F <50%), pass (P 50%-64%), credit (CR 65%-74%), distinction (D 75%-84%) and high distinction (HD 85%-100%).

Exam Special Consideration

If you apply for Special Consideration for your final examination, you must make yourself available for the alternative examination period. If you are not available at that time, there is no guarantee an additional examination time will be offered. Specific examination dates and times will be determined at a later date.

Assignment submission, Turnitin and Plagiarism

This is a paperless unit, so no paper submission will be required for your written report, which will be submitted through iLearn via a Turnitin link. Your written assignment will be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Do not under any circumstances lend your work to another student. If that student plagiarises your work, you too may be liable. The penalties imposed by the University for plagiarism are serious and may include expulsion from the University. A full outline of the Universities policy on plagiarism is found at http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/doc s/academic_honesty/policy.html.

RESOURCES and SUPPORT

How to find the answers

1. Please read the unit outline.

2. Consult iLearn - often your question has already been asked and answered by another student.

3. If the answer to a question will benefit others, please post it on iLearn.

4. Ask a question by emailing biol2610@mq.edu.au.

4. Unexpected adjustments made during the unit will announced via announcements, so make sure you check iLearn regularly.

EMAIL PROTOCOL

1. Always submit questions to biol2610@mq.edu.au.

2. Please be courteous and patient - we will endeavour to reply to your email within 24 hours, excluding weekends. Responses will be delayed during weekends.

Text Book

There are no required textbooks for the unit, but there are two recommended textbooks: "Statistics Explained : An Introductory Guide for Life Scientists" and "The Analysis of Biological Data".

OTHER HELP

The Numeracy Centre offers drop-in sessions to students with statistical questions. It is located at 14 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue, Room 188. For questions and scheduling, please visit the iLearn page.