Foundation Computing 1 (10128.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
UC College, Bruce, ACT |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| University Of Canberra College | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
- Occupational Health and Safety including equipment adjustment, work habits, and external environment;
- Using the Internet and email in an academic environment;
- Using a learning management system (i.e. Moodle);
- Word processing file management, editing, viewing and printing; and
- In a presentation package file management, designing, editing, presenting and printing.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate digital literacy and awareness of digital citizenship;
2. Apply foundational knowledge of and skills in using applications to produce correctly formatted documents; and
3. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of and skills in using a presentation application to produce a basic presentation.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
Enrolment in 100CC University of Canberra International Foundation Studies.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 29 June 2026 | On-campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
| 2027 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 28 June 2027 | On-campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
Required texts
Workbooks will be provided on Canvas
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit, except for Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit, you MUST:
- Attempt all the assessment items and
- Achieve overall 50% or above combined from all the assessments items
Grades will be awarded as per the following:
| Grade Letter | Grade Weighted | Marks |
| High Distinction | HD | 85% - 100% |
| Distinction | DI | 75% - 84% |
| Credit | CR | 65% - 74% |
| Pass | P | 50% - 64% |
| Fail | NX | <50% |
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
| Activities |
Estimated Hours |
| 12 Workshop 1 x 2 hours each |
24 |
| 12 Workshop 2 x 2 hours each |
24 |
| Canvas submission task through Cadmus and feedback fruits |
10 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Quiz |
8 |
| Microsoft Word Test Preparation |
32 |
| Canvas Discussion: Digital Literacy & Internet Skills Portfolio |
10 |
| Academic Searching & Email Communication Assignment |
10 |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Test Preparation |
32 |
| Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
If you are an International Foundation Programs student on a student visa you must attend at least 80% of the scheduled classes as this is a condition of your student visa to study in Australia.
If your projected attendance falls below 80% the University of Canberra is required to advise the Department of Home Affairs, unless you have evidence of compelling or compassionate circumstances that directly affected your attendance. You will be contacted if your projected attendance falls to 90% and again at 85%.
It is your responsibility to contact your unit convener if you are going to be absent from a class and provide the appropriate evidence of the compelling or compassionate circumstance.
Under the terms of your student visa you are also required to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
To stay informed about your academic progress in this unit, please check the Gradebook on Canvas regularly.
Your grades provide a clear indicator of your current standing towards achieving the learning outcomes required to pass.
Remember to review the additional feedback on your assessment submissions, as this complements your grades by highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
For further discussion on your progress or to seek additional support, you are encouraged to attend the unit convener's consultation sessions or book a separate appointment.
Required IT skills
This unit is a beginning level course intended to build IT skills.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
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