SCI 4408 Complementary Studies B

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
SCI4408243482, 2003ONCComplementary Studies B1.00TWMBA
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 the need for flexibility within a course in order to cater for the widely varying interests and chosen specialisations 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 course. Typically the course will consist of specialised 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 course.


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 as content varies. Assessment for the course will also vary according to the nature of the study undertaken by each student.
    		 50.00
    2. By the end of the third week of semester, the supervisor will provide to the examiner - an outline of the study - objectives of the study - details of the assessment of the study - requirements for the student to achieve a passing grade.
    		 50.00

    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.




    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 Study160


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    APPROVED ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME100.00100.00Y22 Jul 2003(see note )
    NOTES:
    .
    Examiner of Course will advise details about assignment due dates.

    IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

    1. Attendance requirements:
      The complementary study area chosen will be assigned after consultation with the examiner and the appropriate Program Coordinator. It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and 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, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University 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.