fin1fof fundamentals of finance

FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE

FIN1FOF

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides you with an understanding of the fundamental concepts and importance of finance and suitably prepares you for future finance subjects within a major stream or degree program. You will examine the nature of the financial environment and the types of financial decision-making required from both a business and individual perspective. You will further develop an understanding of the concept of the time value of money, methods of valuing various financial assets such as shares and bonds, and methods of project evaluation. Finally, you will consider the trade-off between risk and return in relation to financial assets and its importance to understanding modern portfolio theory, and the cost of capital for a firm.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects FIN2FIN

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsFinancial Management: Principles and ApplicationsPrescribedTitman, et al., 8th Edition 2019Pearson Education

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Explain the advantages of different types of firms and different methods of issuing shares, and identify and explain key concepts in finance, such as the goal of the financial manager and the importance of cash, time and risk in the study of finance.

Activities:
Viewing the online lessons relevant to the topic, attempting the online quizzes, home study, reading, attending and participating in the weekly seminars, and attempting the seminar quizzes.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

02. Apply the concept of the time value of money in the calculation of present and future values of single cash flows, annuities and perpetuities, perform interest rate calculations and explain the determination and term structure of interest rates.

Activities:
Viewing the online lessons relevant to the topic, attempting the online quizzes, home study, reading, attending and participating in the weekly seminars, and attempting the seminar quizzes.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

03. Explain the key differences between debt and equity, calculate the value of the securities issued by a firm and calculate its cost of capital.

Activities:
Viewing the online lessons relevant to the topic, attempting the online quizzes, home study, reading, attending and participating in the weekly seminars, and attempting the seminar quizzes.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

04. Report, compute and explain the different investment decision rules, including the NPV, IRR, Payback Period and Profitability Index, and discuss and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

Activities:
Viewing the online lessons relevant to the topic, attempting the online quizzes, home study, reading, attending and participating in the weekly seminars, and attempting the seminar quizzes.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

05. Calculate the realised return for individual investments and portfolios of investments, and the expected return and risk of individual investments and portfolios of investments, and interpret and understand key elements of portfolio theory.

Activities:
Viewing the online lessons relevant to the topic, attempting the online quizzes, home study, reading, attending and participating in the weekly seminars, and attempting the seminar quizzes.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

06. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of finance necessary for sound financial decision-making.

Activities:
Viewing the online lessons and attempting the online quizzes for each topic.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEarl Jobling

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

China (ECNU), 2019, Week 08-23, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Li

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 08 - 23
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 08 - 23
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

China (ECNU), 2019, Week 37-52, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

China (SiChuanUni), 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

China (SiChuanUni), 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, 42 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, 42 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEarl Jobling

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNgan Nguyen

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 46 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)This assessment task will be used to report on the graduate capability of Discipline-specific Knowledge and Skills.1006
Seminar Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Individual Assignment (500 words)2002, 03, 04, 05
Final Examination (3 hours) (equivalent to 3,000 words)Hurdle requirement - students must achieve a mark of 40% of the marks available on the final exam as well as 50% overall to pass the subject.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05