ASGS1115 Support for Science Courses
First Year Course
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Course Subject | Associate General Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Study of this course accompanies study of the ANU Bachelor Degree courses COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013. The teaching staff in the courses will co-ordinate and co-operate with their teaching, and with the articulation of their expectations, their teaching strategies and the contents of the two courses. This course will use underpinning knowledge, skills, and tasks required in learning material from the ANU courses COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013 to support the students in their learning and assessment in that Bachelor Degree course. The course will extend and explain the content covered in COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013, introducing theories and concepts that underpin the material being taught in COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013, as well as providing more time to understand the ideas being presented in COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013. The course will include additional reading material to that provided in COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013, require additional assessment, which will in part be sub-components of the assessment required in the coursex COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013, and will also develop and assess study and life skills necessary to succeed in study in an ANU Bachelor Degree program. This course must be done at the same time as one or more of its Bachelor Degree parallel and is only available to students enrolled in the ANU Associate Degree. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course the student will have the knowledge and skills to: |
| Indicative Assessment |
The assessment for this course will comprise of sub-components of the assessment for COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013. This may include an annotated bibliography; a section of an essay, report or project; a draft of an essay, report or project; a draft page of notes and some timed tests. Items relating to understanding assessment such as the critique of a topic, the scheduling of preparation for exams and the presentation skills required in assessment items, may also be included. Assessment types may also include group and/or pair work, as well as individual activities. Presenting information orally may be assessed, as may participation in on-line academic discussion forums. Some courses may include time-based examinations. |
| Workload |
4 contact hours per week and with the expectation of 6 hours independent study and exercises |
| Requisite Statement |
This course and at least one of COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013 are co-requisites. Associate Degree students can do this course only if enrolled in at least one of COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013, and Associate Degree students enrolled in at least one of COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013 must complete this course simultaneously. |
| Recommended Courses |
Entry to the Associate Degree is not dependent on an ATAR score. However, success in study at ANU is underpinned by a complex range of abilities. Some of these can be best demonstrated by Year 12 equivalency; or by achievements in secondary school, or after that, such as employment, but including other endeavours. Students who are unsure of their abilities are encouraged to speak with the course convenor. Assumed knowledge of specific content requirements is specified in the co-requisite ANU courses, COMP1100, PHYS1101 and MATH1013. |
| Prescribed Texts | |
| Technology Requirements |
Access to internet |
| Academic Contact | Paul.Dowden@anucollege.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.




