Foundation Computing 2 (10129.1)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Foundation Computing 2
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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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)
The focus of this unit is skills development and the content within the unit supports the development of the following skills:
- Set up an account with Mahara and upload files into a portfolio;
- Posting to an online forum and working in a group online following agreed protocols;
- Planning a complex document and using styles, table of contents, footnotes, citations, tables and revisions; and
- Using a spreadsheet package to create and manage files, charting, designing, formulas and calculations, printing and editing.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Use Mahara for portfolio purposes;
2. Work collaboratively using forums;
3. Work in groups in a university setting;
4. Extend knowledge of and skills in using a word processor to produce more complex and longer documents; and
5. Develop knowledge of and skills in using a spreadsheet package to design and produce simple spreadsheets and charts.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Corequisites

Must be enrolled in University of Canberra International Foundation Studies, 100CC.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

None. Workbooks will be provided on the Canvas site.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Students will be required to submit all assesment items electronically on Canvas site.

Special assessment requirements

To satisfactorily complete this unit, students must:

  • attempt ALL assessment task, and
  • achieve 50% overall, and

Upon meeting these requirements students will awarded one of the following grade:

High Distinction HD 85-100
Distinction DI 75-84
Credit CR 65-74
Pass P 50-64

In the event that the student receives a FAIL grade (below 50), one of the following may be used in the final grading:

               NX –      Fail result based on failure to reach a pass grade in the unit having completed all assessment.

               NC -       Fail result based on failure to complete one or more of the assessment requirements.    

               NN -       Fail result based on non-participation.

Others include:

               WH -      Withheld result

Additional information for assessment:

  • Dates for submission of continuous assessment will be set by the unit convener. 
  • Late Submission of Assignments: you will be penalised for handing in your assignments AFTER the due date.  For each day by which the assignment is late, 10% of the total mark available will be deducted.  Extreme lateness will result in assignments receiving a FAIL grade.
  • Please retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
  • Extensions will only be given for valid, documented reasons such as serious illness. Students must complete and submit Notification of Absence form at the UC College reception in building. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Attendance Requirements

UC College monitors the attendance of International Foundation Program students daily and we will start taking attendance from first class. We are required to report students who fail to meet the attendance requirements of their student visa to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). Please note that you must maintain an attendance of at least 80% as required by the conditions on your student visa.

Required IT skills

This unit involves work with IT.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None