Pre-populated Unit Confirmation/Amendment/Deletion Form 2017
Guidelines for completion
The Pre-populated Unit Confirmation/Amendment/Deletion Forms for 2017 will be emailed to you or
your school in January/February 2016.
Please use these guidelines in conjunction with the information on the pre-populated unit
confirmation/amendment/deletion form. It is important that you do not enter any information on the
left hand (greyed out) section of the form. Only enter suggested amendments in the right-hand
column.
When you make changes to some areas you may also have to make changes to other related sections
(colour coded below as on the form):
Primary amendment
School
Related sections which may require amendment
Discipline, Rationale for change of School and/or
Discipline
Combined Unit, Restrictions
Courses offered in
Corequisites
UNE Supervised Examination required – Yes or
None, Learning Outcomes
Unit code and Number
Proposed Deleted Unit
Prerequisites
Assessment Tasks
Please note that if this form is entered or changed in any way it will be sent to the University Academic
Programme Committee (UAPC) for consideration. UAPC will not only look at the proposed change but
will also look at all other sections of the form to ensure the information conforms to policy. If you are
making a change of any type please review all aspects of the information for your unit before
submission.
A number of amendments, for example, to the unit code, unit title and overview, may change the unit
significantly and it might be determined by UAPC that the School needs to create a new unit. In such
instances a New Unit Form would have to be submitted to UAPC for consideration.
The following are some guidelines/tips to assist you when making amendments to any of the sections on
this form.
School
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Any change to School requires sign-off by the Corporate Intelligence Unit.
Contact via AskUNE for advice - http://askune.custhelp.com/app/forms/ask_bi/
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Discipline
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Any change to Discipline requires sign-off by the Corporate Intelligence Unit
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Staff can look up unit discipline codes on the planning web site at:
http://planning.une.edu.au/UNE/Statistics/codes/foe/foe_form.htm
You can look up either the meaning of an existing numeric code or search by word for
appropriate codes. It also shows the current government and UNE HECS bands, funding clusters
and RTS cost.
Please confirm you have made the correct choice by contacting the Corporate Intelligence Unit
via AskUNE http://askune.custhelp.com/app/forms/ask_bi/
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Rationale for change of School and/or Discipline and/or Unit Code and Number
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Explain briefly why a change to School and/or Discipline and/or Unit Code and Number is
required.
Unit code and number
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If changing unit code check Callista to ensure code has not previously been used. Run a query in
Callista using the CRSF1210 form. If you do not have access to Callista contact
coursesandunits@une.edu.au
Remember unit codes are normally 4 alpha and 3 numeric.
UAPC will need a rationale for any suggested recoding of a unit. Changing the numeric part of
the code, within the same level eg ABC101 to ABC105 is usually not permitted.
If you are also changing the unit title and outline you may need to consider if the changes are
significant enough to warrant a new unit.
Unit Title
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Unit titles must not exceed 50 characters, including spaces between words.
Conjunction words (to, the, and etc.) should not to be capitalised.
Short title may also need to be changed.
If you are also changing the unit code and outline you may need to consider if the changes are
significant enough to warrant a new unit.
Combined Unit
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If the combined unit listed is a ‘new unit’ then a New Unit Form will have to be submitted to
UAPC.
Credit Point Value
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Normally units are 6cps or multiples of 6.
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Grading System
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Grading System can be Standard, Honours or JMP Standard. Standard Grading System includes
the following grades: N-HD and US-SR.
Proposed Deleted Unit
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Why is the unit being deleted
What are the implications for courses and students
It is particularly important that if the unit is offered in courses in other Schools that the relevant
course co-ordinators have been notified/consulted, regarding the deletion of the unit. They may
need to submit a course amendment to UAPC to replace the deleted unit. You will need to
indicate that you have contacted any relevant course coordinators and list those contacted.
Unit Outline
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Any changes must not exceed the 750 characters, including spaces.
There should be no references in the outline to Intensive Schools, unit codes or assessment.
If the unit involves practical experience the outline should include the total number of days and
and/or hours. E.g.: HSSW310
This is the first of two fieldwork units comprising 450 hours in a social work related practicum.
Practical fieldwork is an integral part of social work education and required by the Australian
Association of Social Workers for eligibility. Fieldwork placements provide students with the
challenge of working with clients in a supervised setting. Placements can be undertaken in a
range of social work settings including hospitals, community health centres, community
organisations, social service organisations and government bodies. Students are supervised by
an experienced social worker during their practicum where they will be expected to undertake
the duties of a beginning social work student.
Courses offered in
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Indicate any changes to the courses the unit is offered in and whether it is a core, listed or
prescribed unit (see definitions of unit types at end of this bullet point):
Core unit:
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Prescribed unit:
Bachelor of Science (Physiology)
Listed unit:
Bachelor of Arts
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Unit Definitions:
Core units:
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Compulsory units that all students must do in a course
Core units count towards the Course but not the Major
Core units are those that would not normally be substituted for any other unit
There is usually no choice in Core units but may be justified under certain circumstances eg a
choice of MATH120 or STAT100
Please note that Core units must be offered every year
Prescribed units:
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Compulsory units that students must do towards a Major
Prescribed units are those that would not normally be substituted for any other unit
There is usually no choice in Prescribed units but may be justified under certain
circumstances
Please note that where there is no choice or a restricted choice Prescribed units must be
offered every year
Listed units:
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A choice of units that students choose which contribute to a Major, or where a Course does
not have Majors, contributes to the Course and support the Core units.
Where approved, a Listed unit could be substituted for another unit
Electives
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Elective units are those chosen from anywhere in the University subject to prerequisites
being met.
Elective units count towards the Course and not the Major.
Special Technical Requirements
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Enter special technical requirements, if required. Include information about software
applications, tools or technologies required by students to complete the unit (including free
downloadable software). Students do not see this information on the Course and Unit
Catalogue. If it is important that they see it you may want to enter this information as a unit
note.
An example: Off-campus students must have access to the statistical package R.
Prerequisites
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If including a course in the prerequisite use the official abbreviation ie BMed or BPharm
Please note that permission of head of school overrides any other prerequisite and includes
permission granted by course co-ordinator or unit co-ordinator. It is usually used for special
topics and research units.
Some examples:
PHAR340: 96cps including PHAR222 and candidature in the BPharm
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HSNS312: candidature in BN
LING364: LING102 or 6cp PSYC unit
12 cp or candidature in a postgraduate award
permission of head of school
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If you require any assistance with rewriting prerequisites please contact
coursesandunits@une.edu.au
Corequisites
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Remember that corequisite means be enrolled in or have completed when enrolling in a unit.
Example: HSSW100 and HSSW101
Restrictions
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These might be previously coded units, combined units or units with overlap of content
Example: AMC411 or EDST411 or IDIG511 or PDSP411
Unit Notes
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This is information that may be required for the unit that does not fit into any other category.
The following are some examples:
o Offered off-campus in odd numbered years
o Native speakers of Japanese pursuing postgraduate study, who wish to learn to express
their understanding of their own culture and improve their academic writing skills in
English will find this unit helpful.
o Students contemplating enrolment in MATH120 should contact staff in the School of
Science and Technology at mathsenquiries@une.edu.au before enrolling.
o A working knowledge and practical application of the rudiments of music and music
notation is required
o Access to children, teachers, parents and community members in both early childhood
education settings and the wider community is required for purposes of assessment.
o 200- and 300-level COMP units (excluding COMP286, COMP292, COMP303, COMP313
and COMP393) require a knowledge of, and programming experience with, the C++ or
Java language.
o Off-campus students must have access to the statistical package R
Location(s), mode(s) of delivery and teaching period(s) for each offering
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Indicate any change to location, mode and teaching period
Please note that Core units must be offered every year
Please note that where there is no choice or a restricted choice Prescribed units must be offered
every year
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Please note that OLE does not permit on campus lectures or intensive schools or UNE
Supervised Examinations.
A unit can have different modes of delivery for different offerings e.g.:
Armidale; On Campus; Trimester 1
Armidale; On Line; Trimester 2
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Teaching Periods
Existing teaching periods can be nominated for 2017:
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Year Long 1 (Trimester 1 and Trimester 2)
Year Long 2 (Trimester 2and Trimester 3)
Year Long 3 (Trimester 3 and Trimester 1)
Year Long Honours 1 (39 weeks commencing Trimester 1)
Year Long Honours 2 (39 weeks commencing Trimester 2)
Year Long Honours 3 (39 weeks commencing Trimester 3)
Intensive Schools
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Is the Intensive School mandatory or non-mandatory?
Intensive schools of more than 4 days requires PVCA approval
Intensive schools in Armidale must be at least 2 days
Relevant Policy: http://policies.une.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00025
Assessment Tasks
For information on assessment please refer to the following assessment policies:
Assessment Policy
http://policies.une.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00228
The following are some of the main things to consider:
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Assessment tasks must be linked to the relevant Learning Outcomes for the unit;
Add in the appropriate column next to each assessment which Learning Outcome/s it relates to;
Except for special topics and thesis units, all units must have more than one assessable task;
Enter the % weighting for each assessment task. The total must add up to 100%;
Assessment tasks with a 0% weighting can be included e.g. a practical examination;
Where appropriate include word counts for each assessment;
Assignments should be listed as
o Assessment 1
o Assessment 2
o etc
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And in the Assessment note enter any specific assessment information you would like to
include ie Active participation in online discussion posts
If you have a UNE Supervised Examination select UNE Supervised Examination
Please note that assessment information is not published on the Course and Unit Catalogue until
8 weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant teaching period. Therefore, further
changes to assessment can be requested by UAPC, via the School’s Academic Manager, up to
this time.
UNE Supervised Examination required – Yes or None (this does not include School supervised exams or
online exams)
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If the examination assessment has changed indicate either Yes (there is a UNE Supervised Exam)
or None (there is not a UNE Supervised Examination) only in the right column.
Learning Outcomes
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Enter 3-6 statements. These statements are to set out what the student will be able to do. If the
unit is offered at more than one level, it is expected that the Learning Outcome statements will
clearly differentiate between the expectations for each level. Learning Outcomes should be
linked to assessments.
Ensure statements fit with the following stem:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Use lower case for beginning of each outcome and a semi-colon after each
Example 1:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
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improvise at a rudimentary standard;
perform a short program of written or improvised works at an appropriately high
standard on their principal instrument/voice;
identify improvisation practices in a variety of musical traditions;
direct an instrumental ensemble; and
perform repertoire with an ensemble relevant to their musical background and
residential location.
Example 2:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
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identify and analyse the relationship of current leadership theories linked with human
resource management to early childhood education;
develop democratic policies and procedures for human resource leadership and
management in children's services;
demonstrate a variety of highly effective communication strategies;
identify and express sensitive self-awareness as an ethical professional; and
demonstrate responsibility and professional standards of communication and literacy.
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Unit Co-ordinator
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Only enter changes to unit co-ordinator. If the same co-ordinator is looking after all offerings
just enter his/her name beside Unit Co-ordinator. If there are different co-ordinators for
different offerings enter each one beside the relevant offering.
Proposed date of implementation
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If the proposed date of implementation is other than 1 January 2017, please indicate the other
date in the space provided.
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