Faculty of Economics and Business
The University of Sydney
Undergraduate Unit of Study Outline
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Semester 1, 2006
Unit of Study Outline
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version date 31-Mar-2005
1. Teaching Staff
Unit of Study Coordinator:
Name
Room and building
Phone number
Email
Consultation hours
[Duty tutors are located in the Merewether and the Storie Dixson Building during specified
consultation hours. Please consult with your tutor for further details.]
2. Unit of Study Aims
[In no more than one quarter of a page, please explain to students the aims of the unit of study and
how it fits into the major and/or the different degrees.]
Guide:
The key focus or purpose of this
unit
How this unit of study relates to
previously studied units
How this unit of study prepares
students for subsequent units
How this unit of study relates to the
degree program/s
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3. Unit of Study Learning Goals
[Academic Board requires each unit of study to state the learning goals, which will be a component
of the Faculty’s graduate attributes. Assessment must be linked to the learning goals.
a. Select up to six learning goals, and adapt as necessary.
b. It is not necessary to take a learning goal from each graduate attribute.
c. Each learning goal must have an associated graduate attribute and assessment.
d. Assessment may include a final exam, research essay, group work project, case study, multiple
choice quiz, etc.]
The Faculty’s contextualised generic graduate attributes should be read in conjunction with the
University of Sydney policy on generic graduate attributes
http://www.itl.usyd.edu.au/GraduateAttributes/policy.htm
Learning Goals
Graduate Attributes
1. Be open to new ways of thinking and appreciate
the importance of intellectual curiosity and
reflection as the foundation for continuous
learning.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
through continuous reflection on personal and
professional experiences, self-evaluation and
self-improvement.
3. Demonstrate a willingness to meet new
challenges and deadlines.
Personal and
Intellectual Autonomy:
Graduates of the Faculty
of Economics and
Business will be able to
work independently and
sustainably, in a way
that is informed by
openness, curiosity and
a desire to meet new
challenges.
4. Demonstrate a capacity to work independently
including the ability to plan and achieve goals.
5. Display a commitment to achieving a broad
vision that aims to balance personal, intellectual,
emotional, physical and social needs, and that
can be sustained.
6. Identify, define and analyse problems and
recommend creative solutions within real-world
constraints.
7. Apply economic, political, legal, commercial and
business theories and concepts to problems and
practice.
8. Critically evaluate underlying theories,
concepts, assumptions, limitations and
arguments in disciplinary and cross-disciplinary
fields of study.
9. Develop coherent arguments when
recommending solutions and critically evaluating
theories in major fields of study.
10. Appreciate the advancing nature of knowledge
frontiers through research.
11. Display a deep respect for others and act with
integrity in all aspects of their personal and
professional life and contribute as a global
citizen.
12. Demonstrate the capacity to deal with ethical
and other issues in business, government and
social contexts in relation to their personal and
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Research and Inquiry:
Graduates of the Faculty
of Economics and
Business will be able to
create new knowledge
and understanding
through the process of
research and inquiry.
Ethical, Social and
Professional
Understanding:
Graduates of the Faculty
of Economics and
Business will hold
personal values and
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professional lives.
13. Demonstrate an appreciation of the complex
and dynamic nature of professional work.
14. Work with people from diverse backgrounds
with inclusiveness, open-mindedness and
integrity.
15. Demonstrate an ability to participate in a broad
range of complex and changing social, political
and economic contexts.
16. Appreciate that communication develops
learning and learning communities.
17. Negotiate and create shared understandings
by respectfully interacting with people from
diverse backgrounds.
18. Confidently and coherently communicate,
orally and in writing, to a professional standard in
major fields of study.
19. Display leadership by inspiring others in
personal, professional and global contexts.
20. Employ technologies effectively in
communicating information relevant to practice in
major fields of study.
21. Conduct research using archives, libraries, the
web and other sources of information.
22. Apply research principles and methods for
gathering and analysing data/information relevant
to major fields of study.
23. Employ technologies effectively in gathering
information from written, oral and electronic
sources.
24. Manage, analyse, evaluate and use
information efficiently and effectively.
25. Appreciate the economic, legal, social, ethical
and cultural issues in the gathering and use of
information.
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beliefs consistent with
their role as responsible
members of local,
national, international
and professional
communities.
Communication:
Graduates of the Faculty
of Economics and
Business will recognise
and value
communication as a tool
for negotiating and
creating new
understanding,
interacting with others,
and furthering their own
learning.
Information Literacy:
Graduates of the Faculty
of Economics and
Business will be able to
use information
effectively in a range of
contexts.
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4. Assessment
4.1
Types and due dates of assessment for <UoS apha
code><UoS numeric code>
Type (for example)
1. Essay
2. Mid-semester test
3. Final examination
Total
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Weighting
25%
15%
60%
100%
Submission date
2/4/05
14/5/05
20/6/05–2/7/05
Additional assessment for extension unit
If you commenced your degree prior to 2006 and have gained approval from the Student
Information Office to attach a two (2) credit point extension unit, you will need to complete an
additional item of assessed work in addition to the assessment items listed above. You will receive
the same grade for both <UoS alpha code><UoS numeric code> and the extension unit. Your final
result will be calculated as follows:
Type (for example)
1. Essay
2. Mid-semester test
3. Final examination
Total
Weighting
18.75%
11.25%
45%
75%
Submission date
2/4/05
14/5/05
20/6/05–2/7/05
You will also need to complete the following, additional item of assessed work:
Type (for example)
1. Essay (2000 words)
Total
Weighting
25%
25%
Submission date
2/4/05
Weighting
12.5%
Submission date
14/5/05
OR
Type (for example)
1. Field Trip and Project Report (750
words)
2. Take home exam (1000 words)
Total
12.5%
25%
20/6/05
OR
Type (for example)
1. Essay (750 words)
2. Additional hour in final exam (1000
words)
Total
Weighting
12.5%
12.5%
Submission date
14/5/05
20/6/05
25%
Please note that it is not possible to fail the six (6) credit point unit and pass the extension unit and
vice versa.
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4.3
Explanation of assessment
[Please provide:
 Reasons for the type of assessment (eg: group work case study used to develop collaboration as a
graduate attribute)
 Marking scheme and/or criteria for judging work
 Expectations and guidance to assist students in completing assessments.]
Guide:
Example 1 (GOVT1202):
Essay
The essay is designed to test your critical, analytical and research skills. Information about the
design of your essay is presented below. Students are reminded to start preliminary research for
the essay within the first few weeks of commencement of semester. The essay will require
substantial reading and research. Students should allow sufficient time for LIBRARY
SEARCHES FOR RESEARCH MATERIAL.
Example 2 (ECOF1001/2):
Class participation
Each student will be allotted a participation mark which is worth ten percent of the overall
assessment. This is designed to encourage active participation. The criteria to be considered in
calculating the participation mark are:
Quality of contribution
Contribution to group climate
Courtesy and tact
Attitude to learning
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Relevance, Contribution to
understanding, Critical analysis, Clarity
of contribution, Originality, Comparative
insight, Consistency of valuable
contribution, Facilitation of further
discussion, Evidence of learning in the
unit of study
No domineering / brevity
Interest, Attentiveness in class
Academic honesty
Deliberate breaches of academic honesty constitute academic misconduct. These breaches include:
 Plagiarism
 Fabrication of data
 Recycling previously submitted material
 Engaging someone else to complete an assessment on one’s behalf
 Misconduct during supervised assessments
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The penalties for academic misconduct may include:
 A mark of zero on the assessment
 A fail grade in the unit of study
 Additional assessment (including an unseen exam)
 Reference of the matter to the University Registrar
Issues concerning breaches of academic honesty may be dealt with either through the process of
determining academic results in a unit of study, or, in the most serious cases, by invocation of
misconduct procedures
To assist the clarification and application of honest academic practices students should:
 refer to the University’s policy Academic Honesty in Coursework
(http://www.usyd.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf)
 consult the Faculty’s procedures in the Administration Manual for Students
(http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/sio)
 complete the self-paced academic honesty module available via Blackboard. Commencing
students in 2006 should complete the module before their first assessment submission. The
assessment cover sheet contains a box to tick to indicate completion.
4.5
Cover sheet for assessments
Students must attach a cover sheet for all assessments:
 Individual: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/14795.html
 Group: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/14795.html
[Unit Coordinators may use an equivalent cover sheet]
4.6
Assessment policy and procedures
4.6.1 Feedback on assessment
[Indicate how students receive timely feedback on their assessments.]
4.6.2 Penalties for late assessments – [specify]
4.6.3 Policy on calculators - optional
4.6.4 Special Consideration and additional assessment
Special consideration will only apply to cases of serious illness or misadventure. Applications must
be made with the Student Information office, within one (1) week of the occurrence of the illness or
misadventure.
Students who have a brief or minor illness or misadventure, and require an extension of up to one (1)
week to complete a particular assessment, should apply directly to the unit of study coordinator.
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Consult the Administration Manual for Students
(http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/content.php?pageid=2383)
or the Student Information Office (http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/sio) for procedures.
4.6.5 Student appeals: Academic and Administrative
A student may appeal against a mark or grade for either a single assessment, or the final assessment
for a whole unit of study. Students are encouraged to consult with their unit of study coordinator in
the first instance.
A student may appeal against an administrative decision.
Consult the Administration Manual for Students
(http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/content.php?pageid=2383)
or the Student Information Office (http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/sio) for procedures.
5. Classes
[Provide information on:
 Type of face-to-face contact, e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, seminar
 Type of other study, e.g. library time, extra reading/research, group discussion, on Blackboard
 Other requirements, e.g. class participation]
6. Prescribed Texts
[Please list all prescribed texts (including reading bricks).
Other references and resources should be placed on Blackboard. – optional ]
7. Response to Student Feedback
[All units of study must indicate how student feedback, gathered through surveys and other sources,
has been incorporated into the unit of study].
Guide:
Feedback from past students has been incorporated into assessments and tutorial readings.
Lecture notes are now posted well ahead of the lecture.
The lecturer now accepts written questions, which can be responded to either in seminars or
online (e.g. email, Blackboard). Questions posted on the Blackboard discussion board are now
addressed every second day.
Additional examples found at: http://www.itl.usyd.edu.au/FEEDBACK/acting.htm
8. Communication Policies
8.1
Blackboard and other electronic sites
[Units of study that require students to use Blackboard or other electronic sites to access
information or complete assessments must provide detailed information here.]
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8.2
Student representatives - optional
Guide:
Student representatives can meet with the staff to express their views about the unit of study.
These representatives need to be selected by the students and times set aside for meetings.
8.3
Email contact policy - optional
Guide:
(ACCT1001) All communication with teaching staff concerning a matter not of private nature
should be made via the discussion board of Blackboard. Responses to your questions will be
given on a weekly basis. Please note we will not respond to individual emails from students.
(MKTG) Outside of consultation hours and classes, email should be the primary means of
contacting the discipline and individual members of staff. Due to concerns about viruses,
anonymous emails and emails containing unsolicited attachments are unlikely to be opened or
read.
(FINC2001) Members of staff teaching n this unit will be available for consultation at specified
hours or by appointment. Email is the preferred method of contact.
8.4
Phone contact policy - optional
9. Student Support
Information on student support services is available from:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/undergrad/services/index.shtml
9.1
Faculty-based student support
Dr Michael Paton, Teaching Quality Fellow
Room 388, Merewether building
Ph: 9351 5569, email m.paton@econ.usyd.edu.au
Dr Paton is available to help students experiencing learning difficulties.
9.2
Admission, enrolment, graduation, course information and
student matters
Contact: The Student Information Office, Merewether Building, City Road
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/sio.
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9.3
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Others
Counselling Service: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/counsel. (free and confidential)
Learning Centre: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/lc. (develops learning skills)
Mathematics Learning Centre: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/mlc. (develops mathematical
knowledge, skills and confidence)
International Student Services Unit: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/issu (provides an integrated
counselling and welfare service to international students)
Disability Services Office: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/disability. (provides information and
assistance)
9.4
10.
Discipline-based support for teaching and learning - optional
Other Resources and Sources of Information
10.1 Computer access
PCs in teaching labs (Economics & Business Building) can be used when the labs are not required
for teaching. There are also 60 PCs provided by the Faculty for access (Merewether building), and
the university has a further 187 PCs located on the main campus that may be used when not in use
for teaching purposes. The Faculty website provides further information on computer facilities
available to students. See http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/content.php?pageid=117.
10.2 Information on the Faculty website
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Administration Manual for Students: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/content.php?pageid=2383
Orientation: Teaching and learning, course and course structure, information for sponsors and
parents, local and international students on accommodation, enrolment, semester dates, facilities
and resources, safety and security: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/content.php?pageid=13532
Transition: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/transition/ (provides detailed information on lectures,
tutorials, group work and how they help students achieve successful learning outcomes)
Learning and Teaching: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/14419.html (provides information on the
faculty’s commitment to learning and teaching)
11.
Week-by-Week Topic Guide
For examples of best practice, please see http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/14795.html
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