Foundation Computing 2 (10129.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
º£½ÇÉçÇø College, Bruce, ACT |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| University Of Canberra College | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
- Set up an account with Mahara and upload files into a portfolio;
- Posting to an online forum and working in a group online following agreed protocols;
- Planning a complex document and using styles, table of contents, footnotes, citations, tables and revisions; and
- Using a spreadsheet package to create and manage files, charting, designing, formulas and calculations, printing and editing.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:1. Solve problems using spreadsheet applications;
2. Work collaboratively in groups in a university setting; and
3. Solve problems using document producing applications.
Graduate attributes
1. º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
Enrolment in 100CC University of Canberra International Foundation Studies.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | º£½ÇÉçÇø College, Bruce, ACT | º£½ÇÉçÇø College Trimester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Ms Carol Drew |
| 2026 | º£½ÇÉçÇø College, Bruce, ACT | º£½ÇÉçÇø College Trimester 1 | 02 March 2026 | On-campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
Required texts
None. Material will be provided on the Canvas site.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Students will be required to submit all assesment items electronically on Canvas site.
Special assessment requirements
To satisfactorily complete this unit, students must:
- attempt ALL assessment task, and
- achieve 50% overall, and
Upon meeting these requirements students will awarded one of the following grade:
| High Distinction | HD | 85-100 |
| Distinction | DI | 75-84 |
| Credit | CR | 65-74 |
| Pass | P | 50-64 |
In the event that the student receives a FAIL grade (below 50), one of the following may be used in the final grading:
NX – Fail result based on failure to reach a pass grade in the unit having completed all assessment.
NC - Fail result based on failure to complete one or more of the assessment requirements.
NN - Fail result based on non-participation.
Others include:
WH - Withheld result
Additional information for assessment:
- Dates for submission of any continuous assessment will be set by the unit convener.
- Please retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
- Extensions will only be given for valid, documented reasons such as serious illness. Students must complete and submit an Assignment Extension Request form found in Myº£½ÇÉçÇø /content/myuc/home/contact-us/forms.html This form must be emailed to your class teacher BEFORE the due date of the relevant assignment.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
º£½ÇÉçÇø students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
º£½ÇÉçÇø uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the , , and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
| Activities |
Estimated Hours |
| 12 Workshop 1 x 2 hours each |
24 |
| 12 Workshop 2 x 2 hours each |
24 |
| Canvas Forum Task 1 Preparation |
2 |
| Excel Test 1 Preparation |
30 |
| Excel Test 2 Preparation |
30 |
| Mahara e-portfolio Assignment Preparation |
20 |
| Group Report and Presentations Preparation |
20 |
| Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
If your projected attendance falls below 80% the University of Canberra is required to advise the Department of Home Affairs, unless you have evidence of compelling or compassionate circumstances that directly affected your attendance. You will be contacted if your projected attendance falls to 90% and again at 85%.
It is your responsibility to contact your unit convener if you are going to be absent from a class and provide the appropriate evidence of the compelling or compassionate circumstance.
Under the terms of your student visa you are also required to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
To stay informed about your academic progress in this unit, please check the Gradebook on Canvas regularly.
Your grades provide a clear indicator of your current standing towards achieving the learning outcomes required to pass.
Remember to review the additional feedback on your assessment submissions, as this complements your grades by highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
For further discussion on your progress or to seek additional support, you are encouraged to attend the unit convener's consultation sessions or book a separate appointment.
Required IT skills
Before beginning this unit, students should have very basic computer skills. They need to know how to turn on a computer or laptop, log in, and use the mouse and keyboard. They should be able to open and close files, save their work in the right place, and use the internet to search with Google. Students must also know how to access and send emails. These simple skills are the minimum requirements to take part in activities with Excel, Mahara, and to follow occupational health and safety rules online.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
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