| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment |
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30%
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2000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Laboratory work at intensive school or essay. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| Online Quizzes |
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20%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Eight quizzes, all of equal value. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5 |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
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50%
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| Assessment Notes |
| It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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identify basic concepts from the many areas of astronomy, including motions in the sky, gravity, electromagnetic radiation, solar system, stars and galaxies;
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recognise and apply the scientific method to solve astronomical problems. Critically evaluate hypotheses and theories proposed using the scientific method; and
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employ basic astronomical instruments.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge of the field of study. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study. The students will be able to conceptualise, acquire, apply, integrate, grow and contextualise knowledge.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas, and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken form is assessed and practised. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication is also assessed and practised.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
The ability to access, locate, critically analyse, interpret, evaluate and use information. The ability to use effectively a personal computer, associated peripherals and generic software to find, store, retrieve and manipulate data.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
The students will be able to practise independent learning in order to complete the assessment tasks, so developing lifelong learning skills.
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| 8 |
Team Work
The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.
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