ANALYSING BUSINESS DATA
BUS1BAN
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In a world where organisations are confronted with a vast amount of information, there is an ever-increasing demand for graduates who can make effective use of data. This subject will help you to become a more competent user of information and will enable you to develop an understanding of decision-making processes. The subject will assist you to attain an introductory level of statistical literacy and apply statistical concepts to critical business problems and major social issues.
School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: Yes
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUS1BUA
Equivalent subjects: BUS1BUA
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Business Analytics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Eliyathamby A Selvanathan, Saroja Selvanathan & Gerald Kelly
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Cengage
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Subject Learning Videos
Resource Type: Web resource
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Hayat Khan
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: HK
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
China (Si Chuan Uni), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Carlton (Carlton College Sport), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
China (Si Chuan Uni), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 5, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 42
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
China (ECNU), 2020, Week 28-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |
China (ECNU), 2020, Week 37-52, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions.Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade.Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words)The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words)The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO4, SILO5 |