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TRAX101 University and Study Skills

Updated: 12 May 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus B - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus B - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus B - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in the TRACKS course
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Guido Posthausen (gpostha2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit will provide students with an introduction to studying at university. The unit provides an overview of how university works, how students can prepare themselves for successful study and encourages students to think more about the undergraduate degree they would like to enrol in after TRAX. This unit will provide students with an explanation of many of the issues involved in tertiary education and assists in successfully completing other TRAX units by explaining the structure and requirements of the TRAX program.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

The Study Skills Handbook
ISBN: 9780230573055
Cottrell, S., Palgrave Macmillan 3rd ed. 2008
Note: Textbook will be supplied by the School.
Text refers to: Semesters 1 and 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information is currently unavailable for this unit.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand how to use university course material;
  2. understand the university terminology and course structures;
  3. have an understanding of student administration and support issues;
  4. develop their time management and goal setting skills;
  5. be aware of the importance of independent study at university; and
  6. select an appropriate undergraduate degree.

Graduate Attributes (GA) Graduate Attribute information is currently unavailable for this unit.
   

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