SEB410 Advanced Topic 1
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| Unit code: | SEB410 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,680 |
| International unit fee | $5,244 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | SEB410 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
This is an advanced level unit offering the opportunity to undertake an in-depth examination of an advanced topic to acquire expertise in one or more disciplines. The content of this unit will depend upon the chosen discipline and topic. The skills gained in this unit will broaden the knowledge and understanding of methodologies and potential research topics. It will support students in developing essential skills that enable clarity and focus in research.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Develop advanced, in depth knowledge of one or more topics or techniques in a discipline (1-1).
- Critically evaluate, analyse, review and synthesise complex ideas and information (2-1).
- Apply critical and creative thinking and advanced knowledge in one or more disciplines in solving real-world problems displaying logical and sound judgement (2-2).
Content
The content of this unit will depend upon the chosen advanced topic.
Learning Approaches
The approaches to teaching and learning will depend upon the chosen advanced topic. Typically the learning will be context based, utilising examples from contemporary research and real-world applications. You will be expected to meet with teaching staff, either individually or as a group, to assist and direct you towards effective learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback on formative and summative assessment items will be provided through meetings with teaching staff.
Assessment
Overview
Teaching staff will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the semester based on your advanced topic. The assessment items will be such that the learning outcomes for this unit can be assessed.
The timing, weighting and type of assessment may change, depending on the advanced topic taught in any given semester. It is expected that the assessment will be both formative and summative in nature.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Workbook
Compilation of a variety of artefacts that may include quizzes, problem-solving tasks, demonstrations, practical exercises and /or demonstrations
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination (written)
This examination of your work may take different forms according to your discipline. The work examined may be an artefact, an essay, problem solving tasks etc and may take place in the field, in a laboratory, a take home assessment or a traditional examination room.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with these units.
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | SEB410 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Renuka Sindhgatta Rajan | renuka.sindhgattarajan@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This is an advanced level unit offering the opportunity to undertake an in-depth examination of an advanced topic to acquire expertise in one or more disciplines. The content of this unit will depend upon the chosen discipline and topic. The skills gained in this unit will broaden the knowledge and understanding of methodologies and potential research topics. It will support students in developing essential skills that enable clarity and focus in research.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Develop advanced, in depth knowledge of one or more topics or techniques in a discipline (1-1).
- Critically evaluate, analyse, review and synthesise complex ideas and information (2-1).
- Apply critical and creative thinking and advanced knowledge in one or more disciplines in solving real-world problems displaying logical and sound judgement (2-2).
Content
The content of this unit will depend upon the chosen advanced topic.
Learning Approaches
The approaches to teaching and learning will depend upon the chosen advanced topic. Typically the learning will be context based, utilising examples from contemporary research and real-world applications. You will be expected to meet with teaching staff, either individually or as a group, to assist and direct you towards effective learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback on formative and summative assessment items will be provided through meetings with teaching staff.
Assessment
Overview
Teaching staff will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the semester based on your advanced topic. The assessment items will be such that the learning outcomes for this unit can be assessed.
The timing, weighting and type of assessment may change, depending on the advanced topic taught in any given semester. It is expected that the assessment will be both formative and summative in nature.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Workbook
Compilation of a variety of artefacts that may include quizzes, problem-solving tasks, demonstrations, practical exercises and /or demonstrations
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination (written)
This examination of your work may take different forms according to your discipline. The work examined may be an artefact, an essay, problem solving tasks etc and may take place in the field, in a laboratory, a take home assessment or a traditional examination room.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with these units.