It is a general requirement that you observe the University’s academic integrity policy and avoid plagiarism in your work.

There are four assessments for GEOP 816. The final grade is based on the total mark accumulated across all assessments. Failure to submit any single assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Unless a special consideration request https://ask.mq.edu.au/account/forms/display/special_consideration has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. 

Class attendance is required – so is your active participation in class activities. Paid outside work commitments is not a legitimate reason for missing class. The roll will be called at each class.

Submitting your assignment:

All assignments should be submitted via Turn-it-in. 

Please note

1.  This course has four assignments.

2. Three of these assignments have a word limit the aim of which is to encourage concise and clear expression which is needed in most professional situations. 

State the number of words in your assignment not including a reference list.

3.  You may include summary tables, dot points, maps and other devices to present your information succinctly, providing your dot points can always be read as part of a full sentence. 

4.  Ensure that your name and student number are contained in the header or footer of each page.

5.  Please number your pages

6.  Keep a copy of all your submitted assignments, unfortunately they do get lost sometimes.

7.  Use a reference list to correctly list all sources cited in your text. Note that failure to cite sources - including unpublished lecture material etc. - will be considered as plagiarism and will result in severe penalties, up to and including failure of the whole unit. If you need to include references to material not cited in your text, use a bibliography and include a brief paragraph explaining why.

GEOP 816 is presented in block mode to enhance planning profession skill learning and access to specialists in the planning field. The unit comprises lectures, workshops, and assessments designed to meet the learning objectives.

A reading list will be provided.

Students are requested to bring their laptops/tablets to all classes as internet access will be required for some activities.

GEOP 816 has a website which is accessible via ilearn.mq.edu.au. Here you can get access to unit materials, copies of PowerPoint slides, notices and a bulletin board to communicate with staff and fellow students. You should check the website regularly for messages. 

Students are required to borrow or purchase a scale ruler in order to assess architectural plans - one of the skills that will be developed in the unit. 

Please note: lecture topics and sequence may be subject to change.