WORKLOAD

This is a four-credit point unit.  In accordance with normal Macquarie University expectations, this means that you should spend, on average, at least 12 hours per week on this unit (i.e. 3 hours per credit point).  This time should be spent on the following activities:

·         Attending class and/or listening to the i-lecture material

·         Background reading for weekly tutorial sessions

·         Preparation for the two major assignments

CLASSES

·         Two-hour class. All sessions are taped on i-lecture and the Powerpoint material will be made available on iLearn on the Unit website.

The timetable for classes can be found on the Universityy web site at:

  http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

READINGS

.  Prescribed unit materials: A prescribed reading list for this unit will be published on the iLearn site, along with a list of other useful reference sources.  An electronic copy of required readings will be made available to all students through Macquarie Library on E-Reserve

.  Additional readings will be placed on E-Reserve.  These raedings will supplement lecture material as well as provide extra reading for tutorials and essays.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Online units can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
If you require technical assistance with Macquarie iLearn contact the Helpdesk

http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/

PC and Internet access is required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.

SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

·         The word length and due dates for each form of assessment are listed above with each assessment task. The major pieces of assessment will be returned within three weeks of the due date.

·         Students are to submit their assignments on iLearn.

·         Guidelines for the presentation of written and/or oral and group work are listed below.

·         Keep a copy of your submitted assignment

•     A personalised assignment coversheet is generated from the student section of the Faculty of Arts website at:

·         http://www.arts.mq.edu.au/current_students/postgraduate_coursework

·         Late assignments will attract a penalty unless you have contacted John Langdale prior to the deadline. Sickness, family problems and work issues are grounds for late assignments, but you must contact me beforehand. Late assignments may not be marked for some time.

 It is important to keep up with the assessment tasks and not fall behind. However, some students may face work or personal difficulties and thus find it difficult to submit their assignments on time. Please contact John Langdale, the Unit convenor, as soon as possible if you find yourself in such a situation. In addition, the University has student support services.(see Policies and Procedures)

PENALTY FOR LATE SUBMISSION OF WORK

If an assignment is submitted late it will initially be marked as if it had been submitted on time. However, 5% of the weighting allocated for the assignment will then be deducted from the mark the student achieves in the assignment for each day it  is late. For example, if the assignment's weighting is 20, 1.00 mark per day will be deducted from the mark given (ie. A student given 15/20 who submitted 4 days late will lose 4 x 1.00 marks: 15/20 – 4 marks = 11/20) The same principle applies if an extension is granted and the assignment is submitted later than the amended date.

Assessment Criteria

Detailed assessment criteria is available to all enrolled students through the Unit iLearn site.

Module 1 - Introduction: Outline of course

Module 2 - Impact of globalisation on economic security (Weeks 2 & 3)

Module 3 - Weak and failed states

Module 4 - Energy security (Weeks 5 & 6)

Module 5 - Finance and security

Module 6 - Technology and security

Module 7 - Food and water security

Module 8 - Resource security

Module 9 - Economic security and crime: Money laundering and capital flight

Module 10 - Information security

Module 11 - Overview and themes