School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Independent Study
  • Unit Code

    CCA3108
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr George Skevos KARPATHAKIS

Description

A self directed project in either an applied or theoretical field forms the core of this independent study unit. Students will be admitted into this unit only after they have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence in their chosen field. The project undertaken by a student must receive approval before it is commenced. Students will be expected to identify and contact a suitable supervisor within the School to oversee their progress on one agreed substantial project.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have course WAM equal to or greater than 70

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CMM3108, WRT3217

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply developed critical or practical skills in response to real challenges in their chosen fields.
  2. Develop the general skill of presentation of projects to various audiences.
  3. Operate independently to a deadline, producing work of a significant quality.
  4. Produce substantial evidence of achievement in a specific field.

Unit Content

  1. Practical experience in the chosen area.
  2. Preparation and presentation of a detailed report.
  3. Preparation of a detailed programme of work, including objectives, content, deadlines and evaluation procedures.
  4. Production of a substantial project.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 2 hour projectNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students are required to attend occasional seminars organised by the unit coordinator and liaise with their supervisor on ascheduled basis via a series of documented brief meetings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProject Plan10%
PresentationInterim Report and Presentation20%
ProjectFinal Submission70%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Independent Study
  • Unit Code

    CCA3108
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr George Skevos KARPATHAKIS

Description

A self directed project in either an applied or theoretical field forms the core of this independent study unit. Students will be admitted into this unit only after they have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence in their chosen field. The project undertaken by a student must receive approval before it is commenced. Students will be expected to identify and contact a suitable supervisor within the School to oversee their progress on one agreed substantial project.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have course WAM equal to or greater than 70

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CMM3108, WRT3217

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply developed critical or practical skills in response to real challenges in their chosen fields.
  2. Develop the general skill of presentation of projects to various audiences.
  3. Operate independently to a deadline, producing work of a significant quality.
  4. Produce substantial evidence of achievement in a specific field.

Unit Content

  1. Practical experience in the chosen area.
  2. Preparation and presentation of a detailed report.
  3. Preparation of a detailed programme of work, including objectives, content, deadlines and evaluation procedures.
  4. Production of a substantial project.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 2 hour projectNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students are required to attend occasional seminars organised by the unit coordinator and liaise with their supervisor on ascheduled basis via a series of documented brief meetings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProject Plan10%
PresentationInterim Report and Presentation20%
ProjectFinal Submission70%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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