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FNDN101 Foundation Skills for University Learning 1

Updated: 29 July 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
07 April 2010 09 April 2010 Non-Mandatory
07 September 2010 09 September 2010 Non-Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites Must be taken concurrently with a Pathways Unit.
Restrictions The unit cannot be completed more than once.
Notes

on campus for international students only; off campus for domestic students only
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Belinda Cutting (bcutting@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit covers aspects of academic literacy and the requirements of successful university study, basic information literacy related to finding, selecting and using information, essential computer and internet skills to facilitate effective learning and the basic numeracy and statistical skills required in first-year units of study.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Essay 60% 1000
Assessment Notes
Essay writing exercise involving paragraph writing, an essay plan and first and final drafts. (Note that the skills developed in this unit will also contribute to the assessment tasks in the co-requisite School-based unit).
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 2, 4, 5, 6
Online Assessment 20% 2000
Assessment Notes
Weekly online exercises of practical tasks, short answer questions and discussion/blog participation. (Note that the skills developed in this unit will also contribute to the assessment tasks in the co-requisite School-based unit).
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4 GA: 2, 4, 5, 6
Quiz 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
Self-test and progress quizzes in academic literacies. (Note that the skills developed in this unit will also contribute to the assessment tasks in the co-requisite School-based unit).
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand the early requirements of university study and how to be an independent learner; understand how to reference correctly and avoid plagiarism; and apply effective study strategies (time management, effective reading and exam preparation);
  2. find information; select and sort information; synthesise information; keep track of information (based on Aust and NZ Information Literacy Framework);
  3. demonstrate proficiency in National Education Numeracy benchmark content areas; apply skills agreed by four faculties as essential within their particular disciplines; and
  4. use essential programs for study; operate and maintain computer and peripherals; understand ethical issues associated with computer and internet use.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught common written genres that they will encounter at university. In this unit students will focus on writing paragraphs and essays. Students will practise this skill in assessment tasks which will be assessed on style, clarity of expression, the development of a clear and well-structured argument and appropriate referencing. In addition, students will practice communication skills through participation in online discussions. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught how to undertake research by searching, selecting and critically evaluating sources. They will be taught about the ethical use of information and appropriate acknowledgement of sources. They will use these skills to construct an essay and will be assessed on this. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Through online discussions and written assessment tasks, students will develop essential skills in critical thinking, research, writing and discussion. In addition, students will practise numeracy and computer skills. These skills will be transferable across different disciplines and will continue to be useful in other areas of their professional lives. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will work on a problem in an online critical thinking discussion. Students will be assessed on their ability to discuss the problem with others, consider the evidence, and search for new evidence to support their claims. Students will be assessed on their ability to analyse an essay question and decide on an appropriate way to structure an essay response. Students will be assessed on their ability to work through mathematical problems. 		True True True
   

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