James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024
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BR0100 - Introduction to Academic Learning
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | Academy Division |
Subject Description
- Students will be introduced to the essential knowledge and abilities they need to engage actively and effectively as an academic learner. Participation in the subject includes developing personal study skills and academic writing techniques.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply correct referencing conventions to academic writing
- Identify and apply personal study methods and time management skills
- Demonstrate academic skills that include critical thinking, reading, summarising, writing and introductory research skills
- Compose an effective written argument using the structure and organisation of the academic essay genre
Subject Assessment
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (70%) - Individual
- Research process - (30%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BR1111
Availabilities
Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Feb 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 Jan 2024 to Saturday, 27 Apr 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Gemma Lynch |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Jodie Hogan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 13 Jun 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 May 2024 to Saturday, 24 Aug 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Gemma Lynch |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Jodie Hogan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 3, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 10 Oct 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Sep 2024 to Saturday, 14 Dec 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Gemma Lynch |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Mei Li |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Feb 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 Jan 2024 to Saturday, 27 Apr 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Gemma Lynch |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 13 Jun 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 May 2024 to Saturday, 24 Aug 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Gemma Lynch |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 3, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 10 Oct 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Sep 2024 to Saturday, 14 Dec 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Gemma Lynch |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Mei Li |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |