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FNDN102 Foundation Skills for University Learning 2

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
13 April 2010 15 April 2010 Non-Mandatory
14 September 2010 16 September 2010 Non-Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites FNDN101
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) Helen Pendreigh (hpendrei@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit builds on the literacies covered in FNDN101: academic literacy, information literacy, numeracy and statistical literacy and computer and internet literacy.
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 50% 1000
Assessment Notes
Essay writing, proof reading and paraphrasing exercise. (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 30% 2000
Assessment Notes
Weekly online exercises and discussion 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. be independent learners; reflect upon and build on their experience (Semester 1 and concurrent); write essays; master advanced referencing; think critically;
  2. carry out refined information literacy functions;
  3. demonstrate proficiency in basic algebra; understand most commonly encountered mathematical terminology; draw inferences from data; and
  4. manage and protect files; understand HTML protocols; and be an effective user of technology to facilitate lifelong learning.

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 essays, reports, and reflective journals. In addition, students will be taught how to proofread and edit their work. Students will practise this skill in written 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 common written genres that they will encounter at university. In this unit students will focus on essays, reports, and reflective journals. In addition, students will be taught how to proofread and edit their work. Students will practise this skill in written 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
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 be assessed on their ability to analyse an essay question, decide on an appropriate way to structure an essay response and search for appropriate literature to support their response. Students will be assessed on their ability to work through mathematical problems. 		True True True
   

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