SCI 4407 Complementary Studies A

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
SCI4407203331, 2003ONCComplementary Studies A1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOSCI
Academic Org:FOS002
HECS Band:2
ASCED Code:019999

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Grant Daggard
Moderator: Michael Kotiw



RATIONALE:

This course exists to satisfy need for flexibility within a programme in order to cater for the widely varying interests and chosen specializations of students.


SYNOPSIS:

This course provides the opportunity for a student to pursue an area of study which will complement the other studies in the programme. Typically the course will consist of specialized investigations extending knowledge and skills in a certain area. The studies could involve, for example, a directed reading course, extension of the project (where appropriate), or some other approved activity which would complement the student's studies in the programme.


OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge and skills in the complementary study area.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. No specific topics can be listed as the content of the course may vary from student to student. Assessment for the course will also vary according to the nature of the study undertaken by each student. By the end of the third week of semester, the supervisor will provide the examiner, for approval by the Associate Dean: -

    1.1. an outline of the study

    1.2. the objectives of the study

    1.3. the format, timing and weighting of the assessment items for the study

    1.4. a statement about attendance requirements

    1.5. requirements of students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily

    1.6. penalties for late submission of required work

    1.7. requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course

    1.8. the method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade

    1.9. examination information

    1.10. examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held

    1.11. any other requirements deemed necessary by the examiner
    		100.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    To be advised by the student's supervisor.




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    NIL




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Private Study150
    Supervisor Consultation15


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    APPROVED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM100.00100.00Y04 Mar 2003(see note )
    NOTES:
    .
    Examiner will advise the details for the Approved Assessment Program

    IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

    1. Attendance requirements:
      The complementary study area chosen will be assigned after consultation with the examiner and the appropriate Program Coordinator. Students may be directed to a certain complementary study, or they may be asked to nominate an appropriate study. It is the student's responsibility to find a staff member willing to supervise their study. It is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
    2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
      To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
    3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
      To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
    4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
      To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
    5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
      To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
    6. Examination information:
      To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
    7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
      To be advised when the student's Complementary Studies is determined.
    8. University Regulations:
      Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene Univeristy Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/SECARIAT/calendar/Part5/ or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.

    ASSESSMENT NOTES

    9.The supervisor will advise the student and the examiner of the details of the study and the assessment program in writing by the end of week 3 of the semester as in TOPICS above.