CSMAX170-23A (HAM)

Foundations in Computing and Mathematical Sciences

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

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Jeremy Wyatt

Jeremy Wyatt
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Sally Jo Cunningham

Sally Jo Cunningham
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What this paper is about

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The objective of this paper is to provide students with the academic foundations for computing and mathematical sciences. The paper will cover effective academic reasoning, academic integrity, and a range of fundamental topics specific to the subject area of Computer Science, or Design, or Mathematics and Statistics.
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How this paper will be taught

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The paper has 1 initial lecture in which the structure of the paper will be explained. This will take place on Monday, 27 February via Zoom. Details to follow.

The Reasoning component of the paper will occur over weeks 1 to 12. There will be online materials, and fortnightly tutorials that must be attended. Four assignments will be set.

The Academic Integrity component of the paper will occur in weeks 6 and 7 and will involve online materials and weekly online quizzes.

Students must choose 1 of 3 possible subject areas: Computer Science, Design, or Mathematics and Statistics. These subject areas will be taught over weeks 1-5 and weeks 8-12. Online material will be supplied and assessment will be via weekly online quizzes.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Apply correct methods and ethics when referencing
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Academic Integrity - 10% (2)
  • Cite external sources of information appropriately and compare these with their own opinions
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Academic Integrity - 10% (2)
  • Contribute and participate in spoken discourse (such as tutorials, labs, workshops)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Reasoning - 50% (1)
  • Correctly select and use tools and techniques for computing and mathematical sciences
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • EITHER: Computer Science 40%; OR Design 40%; OR Maths & Stats 40% (3)
  • Demonstrate academic integrity and professional ethics
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Academic Integrity - 10% (2)
  • Demonstrate basic digital and information literacy
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • EITHER: Computer Science 40%; OR Design 40%; OR Maths & Stats 40% (3)
  • Demonstrate numeracy skills including basic mathematics and statistics
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • EITHER: Computer Science 40%; OR Design 40%; OR Maths & Stats 40% (3)
  • Describe the nature of the computing and mathematical sciences discipline and basic concepts and methods
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • EITHER: Computer Science 40%; OR Design 40%; OR Maths & Stats 40% (3)
  • Evaluate an argument and construct a cogent argument
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Reasoning - 50% (1)
  • Extract and reconstruct an argument from a written text or verbal communication
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Reasoning - 50% (1)
  • Locate and access information and compare, critically evaluate, and select information resources
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Academic Integrity - 10% (2)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The paper is divided into 3 assessment components.

The Reasoning component is worth 50% of the assessment. It consists or 4 assignments, an oral presentation and tutorial attendance. The grading is; Assignment 1 (5%), Assignment 2 (5%), Assignment 3 (10%), Assignment 4 (10%), Oral Presentation (7.5%), Lesson (5%) and Tutorial Attendance (7.5%). The Reasoning component will take place over the 12 weeks of the paper.

The Academic Integrity component is worth 10% of the Assessment. It will take place in weeks 6 and 7. It will consist of online materials and weekly online quizzes. Each quiz is worth 5%.

The Computer Science component is worth 40% and will take place in weeks 1-5 and weeks 8-12. There will be 10 online quizzes each worth 4%.

The Design component is worth 40% and will take place in weeks 1-5 and weeks 8-12. There will be 10 online quizzes each worth 4%.

The Maths and Stats component is worth 40% and will take place in weeks 1-5 and weeks 8-12. There will be 5 online quizzes for 28% and an assignment for 12%.

Students must choose either the Computer Science component, the Design component, or the Maths and Stats component. A student may undertake coursework and complete assignments for multiple components, but their final grade will be the highest total in any one component.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Reasoning - 50%
6 Jun 2023
12:00 AM
50
  • Other: Mixed, some online, some in class
2. Academic Integrity - 10%
30 Apr 2023
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. EITHER: Computer Science 40%; OR Design 40%; OR Maths & Stats 40%
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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