CQUniversity Unit Profile.

Assessment 1 is an individual task, contributing 20% of the total unit grade. It assesses content covered in Weeks 1 to 4, including lectures and tutorials, and requires students to demonstrate theoretical understanding, critical thinking, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills.

The assessment questions and corresponding marking rubric will be made available on the unit Moodle site. This task plays a significant role in evaluating and strengthening students’ understanding of key subject concepts.

All responses must be submitted as a single PDF file via Moodle within the specified deadline. Email submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. Students are expected to carefully interpret each question and engage with relevant lecture materials, tutorials, and Moodle resources. In addition, independent research using textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other credible academic sources is strongly encouraged.

Where applicable, students should utilise appropriate software tools for the preparation of diagrams, figures, and equations. While there is no prescribed word limit, responses should be comprehensive, well-structured, and fully address all assessment requirements.

Detailed submission instructions and further assessment guidelines will be provided on Moodle.

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE - NO AI

You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Each question in the assessment will be evaluated independently against specific marking criteria, which will be made available in Moodle. Key assessment criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Appropriate formatting and clear structuring of responses
• Neat, legible, and professionally presented work
• Demonstrated understanding of concepts, including correct procedures, working, and solutions
• Accuracy of results, appropriate use of terminology (scientific language), and adherence to disciplinary conventions
• Correct application of referencing and citation standards where applicable
• Timely submission in accordance with the assessment due date
• Ethical academic practice, including appropriate acknowledgement of the work and contributions of others

Where diagrams and/or mathematical equations are required, students are expected to use suitable tools to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professional presentation quality.

Students are strongly encouraged to submit their work on or before the specified deadline to avoid penalties. In accordance with CQU policy, late submissions without prior approval will incur a deduction of 5% of the total available marks per calendar day.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO RESUBMIT OR REDO THIS ASSESSMENT.

Assessment 2 is an individual assessment task, contributing 20% of the total unit grade, and covers content from Weeks 5 to 8. The assessment questions and marking rubric will be made available on Moodle. Additional assessment details will be released in Week 5.

Students are required to submit their completed work as a single PDF file via the Moodle submission link within the specified deadline. Email submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Students are expected to carefully review each question and engage thoroughly with lecture materials, tutorials, and Moodle resources. They are also encouraged to extend their understanding through independent research using textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other credible academic sources.

Where applicable, appropriate digital tools should be used to ensure a clear and professional presentation of diagrams and equations. While no fixed word count is specified, students are expected to provide comprehensive, well-structured, and well-reasoned responses that demonstrate a sound understanding of the subject matter.

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE - NO AI

You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Each question in the assessment will be evaluated independently against specific marking criteria, which will be made available in Moodle. Key assessment criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

Appropriate formatting and clear structuring of responses
Neat, legible, and professionally presented work
Demonstrated understanding of concepts, including correct procedures, working, and solutions
Accuracy of results, appropriate use of terminology (scientific language), and adherence to disciplinary conventions
Correct application of referencing and citation standards where applicable
Timely submission in accordance with the assessment due date
Ethical academic practice, including appropriate acknowledgement of the work and contributions of others
Where diagrams and/or mathematical equations are required, students are expected to use suitable tools to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professional presentation quality.

Students are strongly encouraged to submit their work on or before the specified deadline to avoid penalties. In accordance with CQU policy, late submissions without prior approval will incur a deduction of 5% of the total available marks per calendar day.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO RESUBMIT OR REDO THIS ASSESSMENT.

This assessment is a team-based applied project, contributing 30% to the overall unit grade, with a minimum pass requirement of 50%. Students are required to form teams of 3 to 4 members, although team size may be adjusted slightly depending on enrolment numbers.

Teams are expected to commence work at the beginning of the term and complete the project by Week 11. This collaborative assessment is designed to develop and demonstrate students’ teamwork, communication, and applied problem-solving capabilities in a professional context.

Comprehensive details regarding the project scope, submission requirements, and key deadlines will be made available on the unit Moodle site.

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE -  AI PLANNING

You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

This assessment is a team-based applied project, contributing 30% towards the overall unit grade, with a minimum pass requirement of 50%. Students are required to form teams of 3 to 4 members, although slight variations in team size may occur depending on enrolment numbers.

Teams are expected to commence work at the beginning of the term and complete the project by Week 11. This assessment is designed to foster the development of professional competencies, including teamwork, communication, and applied problem-solving within an engineering context.

Comprehensive details regarding the project scope, submission requirements, and key milestones will be provided on the unit Moodle site.

Individual team member’s marks can be calculated with the following equation:

Individual team member’s marks = Total marks obtained by the team x (Individual contribution / Equal team contribution).

For example,

• A team (Team A) obtained a 27 out of 30 (30 is the maximum mark for assessment 3).
• Team A has three members. Contributions of Member 1, member 2 and Member 3 are 32%, 33% and 35% (total team contribution =100%, average contribution=33.33%), respectively.
• The marks for each team member as per the previous equation are:
• Marks for member 1 = 27 x 32/33.33 = 25.92
• Marks for member 2 = 27 x 33/33.33 = 26.73
• Marks for member 3 = 27 x 35/33.33 = 28.35

Students are advised to submit the assessment item on or before the deadline to avoid the delay penalty. As per the CQU Policy, 5% marks per day will be deducted for any delayed submission without prior approval.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO RESUBMIT OR REDO THIS ASSESSMENT.

The online test will be conducted simultaneously for all students, and you must complete it at a location with a stable internet connection, access to a scanner, and a functioning webcam for monitoring purposes. The test is a closed-book assessment, meaning textbooks, notes, and online resources are not permitted; however, calculators are allowed, and relevant equations will be provided at the end of the question paper. The test will assess all learning outcomes and cover content from Weeks 1 to 10, comprising a mix of short-answer, descriptive, and calculation-based questions. It will be held during the university’s official exam period, with the exact date and time announced in Weeks 9–10.

The test duration is two hours, followed by an additional 30 minutes allocated for scanning and uploading your answers via the Moodle submission link. All responses must be written on A4-sized paper and compiled into a single PDF file not exceeding 100 MB in size. The submission link will close exactly three hours from the test start time, and late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. Email submissions are strictly prohibited. Detailed test guidelines will be made available on Moodle prior to the assessment.

Please note that there is no opportunity to retake the online test before or after the scheduled date.

If you are unable to find a scanner, you can use your mobile phone to scan and upload the answer scripts.

Please find a list of Camera Scan apps below that are suitable for this.

• Adobe Scan (DC) https://adobescan.app.link/d/1n1NntFHTkb
• Microsoft Lens https://apps.apple.com/au/app/microsoft-lens-pdf-scanner/id975925059
• SwiftScan https://swiftscan.app/en/index.html
• CamScanner https://www.camscanner.com/
• ClearScan https://clearscanapp.com/

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE - NO AI

You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Note: This assessment is exempt from the 72-hour submission grace period and must be completed by the stated submission date/time.

Each question in the test will be assessed separately for criterion accuracy and correct results. A question will be deemed to have been completed if the student has shown a correct procedure and sound understanding of the work.