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Assessment for the unit consists of 2 assignments with a weighting of 50% in total and an examination with a weighting of 50%. Read this section VERY carefully. Workload: This is a six point unit which, according to University guidelines, requires you to spend 12 hours per week (a total of at least 156 hours per semester). The anticipated workload is: • 2 hours per week lecture • 1 hour per week tutorials • 6 hours per week of reading and individual study time • 3 hours per week of assignment work Assessment: Two assignments (50%) and an examination (50%) will be used to assess whether you have achieved the objectives of this subject. Assignments (50%): Assignment 1– due week 8 (20%),Case study part 1:Database Modelling Assignment 2– due week 12 (30%), Case study part 2: Database Implementation Supervised assessment: examination (50%): Examination during official examination period - duration 3 hours You are required to be available for the examination and any necessary supplementary assessment procedures. Alternative times for the examination will not be approved without a medical certificate for a significant illness, or equivalent evidence. Note : • Assignments in this unit are no less important than those of other units. Your inability to manage your time or computing resources will not be accepted as a valid excuse. (Several assignments falling due at the same time is often unavoidable.) • Backup copies are required to be made of all assignments and retained for 12 months, in case of loss. • Hardware failures are not normally recognised as a valid reason for obtaining an extension or handing in a late assignment.
Assessment Policy To pass this unit you must:
• Acknowledgment of sources Each time you complete any assessment, please refer to and make yourself familiar with the most current information regarding acknowledgement of sources, plagiarism and academic conduct contained in the SIMS Policy website. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/policies 2. Assignments 2.1 Standards for presentation All printed assignment work must be word processed and meet the standards set out in the assignment. Refer also to the School of Information Management and Systems guidelines for writing assignments for additional information on presentation standards: http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/resources/style.html 2.2 All assignments must include an appropriate signed SIMS assignment cover page. See the SIMS web site for downloadable (PDF) copies of SIMS assignment cover pages http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/resources/assessment.html • Extensions If you believe that your assignment will be delayed because of circumstances beyond your control such as illness, you should apply for an extension prior to the due date. All applications for extensions must be made in writing to your lecturer. Medical certificates or other supporting documentation will be required. Late assignments submitted without an approved extension may be accepted (up to one week late) at the discretion of your lecturer, but will be penalised at the rate of 10% of total assignment marks per day (including weekends). Example: Total marks available for the assignment = 100 marks Marks received for the assignment = 70 marks Marks deducted for 2 days late submission (20% of 100) = 20 marks Final mark received for assignment = 50 marks 2.4 Submission of assignments Assignments should be submitted to your tutor on or before the due date . In the absence of other instructions, all assignments are to be submitted to your tutor during your allocated tutorial. 2.5 Return of assignments Assignments will either be returned in specified tutorials during semester or via the FIT Frontdesk collection system outside semester. In general, assignments will be returned within two to three weeks of the due date. 3 Student Academic Grievance Procedure If you have a concern or issue about aspects of your assessment or other academic matters, you are encouraged to follow the SIMS Student Academic Grievance Procedure: http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/policies 4. Pass requirements The 40% rule applies to units and determines the final result for a student where the student's performance in either the examination or assignment component of the unit is unsatisfactory. Students need to be aware of the 40% rule which is: In order to pass a unit, a student must gain all of the following: • at least 40% of the marks available for the examination component: i.e. the final examination and any tests performed under exam conditions, taken as a whole • at least 40% of the marks available for the assignment component: i.e. the assignments and any other assessment tasks (such as presentations) taken as a whole • at least 50% of the total marks for the unit Where a student gains less than 40% for either the examination or assignment component, the final result for the unit will be no greater than ‘44-N'. 5. Grades The grades awarded by the Faculty of Information Technology are: Grade Code Marks High Distinction HD 80-100 Distinction D 70-79 Credit C 60-69 Pass P 50-59 Fail N 0-49 Near Pass NP 45-49 (may be awarded by Board of Examiners only) Deferred DEF - Withheld WH -
Your score for the unit will be calculated by:
adding the following: Marks for Assignment 1 (out of a possible 20 marks) + Marks for Assignment 2 (out of a possible 30 marks) + Marks for Examination (out of a possible 50 marks)
Assessment Requirements
Assessment |
Due Date |
Weighting |
| Assignment 1 |
Tutorial Week 8 |
20 % |
| Assignment 2 |
Tutorial Week 12 |
30 % |
| Examination 3 hour(s), closed book |
Exam period starts 5th June. |
50 % |
Assignment specifications will be made available www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/ims9003/study/index.html. Information about assignments will be published on the Unit's Notices Newsgroup.
Assignment Submission Methods
Assignments will be submitted by paper and disc submission to the tutor during tutorial period of the appropriate week.
Extensions and late submissions
Late submission of assignments
Late assignments submitted without an approved extension may be accepted (up to one week late) at the discretion of your lecturer, but will be penalised at the rate of 10% of total assignment marks per day (including weekends). Example: Total marks available for the assignment = 100 marks Marks received for the assignment = 70 marks Marks deducted for 2 days late submission (20% of 100) = 20 marks Final mark received for assignment = 50 marks
This policy is strict because comments or guidance will be given on assignments as they are returned, and sample solutions may also be published and distributed, after assignment marking or with the returned assignment.
Extensions
It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are seldom regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions.
Requests for extensions must be made by email to your tutor at least two days before the due date. You will be asked to forward original medical certificates in cases of illness, and may be asked to provide other forms of documentation where necessary. A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.
Grading of assessment Assignments, and the unit, will be marked and allocated a grade according to the following scale:
| HD High Distinction - |
very high levels of achievement, demonstrated knowledge and understanding, skills in application and high standards of work encompassing all aspects of the tasks.
In the 80+% range of marks for the assignment. |
| D Distinction - |
high levels of achievement, but not of the same standards. May have a weakness in one particular aspect, or overall standards may not be quite as high.
In the 70-79% range. |
| C Credit - |
sound pass displaying good knowledge or application skills, but some weaknesses in the quality, range or demonstration of understanding.
In the 60-69% range. |
| P Pass - |
acceptable standard, showing an adequate basic knowledge, understanding or skills, but with definite limitations on the extent of such understanding or application. Some parts may be incomplete.
In the 50-59% range. |
| N Not satisfactory - |
failure to meet the basic requirements of the assessment.
Below 50%. |
We will aim to have assignment results made available to you within two weeks after assignment receipt.
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