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200263 Biometry Autumn 2018

Unit Details 200263

Unit Code: Unit Name:

Biometry

Credit Points:

10

Unit Level:

1

Assumed Knowledge:

Basic computer use. Basic understanding of mathematical algebra.

Modes of Delivery Mode

Hours

Lecture

2

Practical

2

Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can.

Unit Coordinator Name: Ms Preethi Kottegoda Phone: (02) 4570 1512 Location: K8.G.7 Hawkesbury Campus Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Monday 10:00 -12:00 and Wednesday 1:00-3:00 in K8.G.7 at Hawkesbury campus.

Edition: Autumn 2018 University Western Sydney trading as Western Sydney University ABN 53 014 069 881 CRICOS Provider No: 00917K No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, Copyright 2018 c electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission from the Dean of the School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics. Copyright for acknowledged materials reproduced herein is retained by the copyright holder. All readings in this publication are copied under licence in accordance with Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968.

Contents 1 About Biometry 1.1 An Introduction to this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 Assessment Information 2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . 2.4 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5.1 External Students - Computer Skills Assignment . 2.5.2 External Students - Online Quizzes . . . . . . . . 2.5.3 External Students - Final exam . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Note: The Learning Guide Companion supplements this document 1

1 1.1

About Biometry An Introduction to this Unit

Biometry introduces students to various statistical techniques commonly required when engaging in the scientific method. Presentation of the content will emphasise the correct principles and procedures for collecting and analysing scientific data, using a data-driven approach. Topics include effective methods of gathering data, statistical principles of designing experiments, error analysis, describing different sets of data, probability, statistical estimation and inference, simple linear regression and correlation and analysis of categorical data.

1.2

What is Expected of You

Study Load A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point unit would require 10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals. Attendance It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning. Online Learning Requirements Unit materials will be made available on the unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/). You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team. vUWS site, Online learning activities The external offering makes use of the discussion board facility, Online resources/tools Special Requirements Essential Equipment: Scientific calculator and access to a computer with appropriate software. Internet access. USB stick. Legislative Pre-Requisites: Not Applicable

1.3

Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback

Student feedback plays a vital role in improving the quality and educational effectiveness of Western Sydney University units and in ensuring academic staff keep in touch with student needs. You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. If requested by your unit coordinator, you may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff. As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements have recently been made: – Some practical questions in Worksheets have been revised. Also a couple of data sets used in the unit have been updated with new data drawn from experiments done in students’ other units.

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Assessment Information

2.1

Unit Learning Outcomes Outcome

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apply the basic principles of statistical design incorporating error analysis

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design a simple scientific experiment, and then carry out and analyse the data obtained

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estimate population means using confidence intervals

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test hypotheses about population means using parametric techniques and find appropriate sample sizes for experiments

5

use regression and correlation techniques to describe relationships between variables

6

use the chi-square test for goodness of fit and test for independence to analyse categorical type data

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develop statistical computing skills as part of a ’tool-kit’ for solving statistical problems. (R-commander)

2.2

Approach to Learning

Biometry introduces students to various statistical techniques commonly required when engaging in the scientific method. Using the resource material provided in Worksheets and software demonstration videos, students will perform statistical analyses and interpret results using the software called R-commander. Students are provided practical data sets which some have been collected through experiments done in their other units. R-commander has been installed correctly and runs effectively in all WSU IT lab computers. Instructions on how to use R-commander in the WSU IT lab computers are provided on Biometry vUWS site. Students are very strongly advised to use the WSU IT lab computers when using R-commander. Please note that R-commander is NOT installed in Library computers nor in SCEM labs. Basic instructions have also been provided on how to download and install R-commander in home computers. However home use of this software is completely optional. Students are strongly advised to contact the unit coordinator if they have software issues and such issues need to be addressed well before online quizzes start. In Autumn 2018, this unit is offered as a Composite delivery (i.e. External delivery). Unit learning material will be available online via vUWS site. There will not be any face to face weekly lectures and practicals except the two optional workshops held at Hawkesbury campus. First workshop will be held during the mid-session break and the second is scheduled during StuVac. Biometry is a 10 credit point unit and will require your full and continuous attention to maintain the highest possible grades. It is expected that you will spend at least 10 hours per week for 14 weeks on this unit. For example, 2hours for lectures , 2 hours for practicals and a further 6 hours per week could be spent on R-commander demonstration videos/online lectures and textbook readings/questions. Hence you are strongly encouraged to adhere to the schedule of Teaching and Learning Activities which can be found in the Learning Guide. This schedule sets out clearly what you should be doing each week. Please keep up-to-date with the content as set out in this schedule so that your attendance at workshops will be worthwhile and also give you the best possible chance of successfully completing 200263 Biometry over Autumn 2018. Type

Approach

Lecture

Fully Online

Practical

Fully Online

vUWS

Students should access the Biometry vUWS site at least four times a week.

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2.3

Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes

Western Sydney University Graduate Attributes Graduate Attributes 1. Command multiple skills and literacies to enable adaptable lifelong learning 2. Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Australia through cultural competency and professional capacity 3. Demonstrate comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge 4. Apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry in professional or applied contexts 5. Bring knowledge to life through responsible engagement and appreciation of diversity in an evolving world

ULO 1

ULO 2 Introduced

ULO 3

ULO 4

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ULO 5

Introduced

ULO 6

Introduced

ULO 7 Introduced

Introduced Introduced

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2.4

Assessment Summary

The assessment items in this unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade. To pass this unit you must: -Attempt the Computer Skills Assignment; -Achieve a minimum of 40% in the final examination (or deferred exam if eligible); -Achieve a combined overall mark (i.e. combining all assessment tasks) of at least 50%. Item

Weight

Due Date

ULO’s Assessed

Threshold

External Students Computer Skills Assignment

25%

11pm Sunday 13th May 2018 (Week 10)

2, 3, 7

No

External Students - Online Quizzes

25%

Quiz 1: 11pm Sunday 25th March(Week 3), Quiz 2: 11pm Sunday 8th April(Week 5), Quiz 3: 11pm Sunday 22nd April (Week 7), Quiz 4: 11pm Sunday 27th May(Week 12), Quiz 5: 11pm Sunday 10th June(Week 14)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

No

External Students - Final exam

50%

Final Examination Period

1, 3, 4, 5, 6

Yes

Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit coordinator regulates the marking of individual markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives, performance standards and marking criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you have your results. You should note that, consistent with the Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-Based Assessment (http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00227), the final marks for the cohort may also be adjusted if marks are very high or low or there are inconsistencies between groups. Feedback on Assessment Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning. In this unit you can expect feedback on your Computer Skills Assignment, usually within 2 weeks of the assignment being completed. Feedback will also be provided with your online quizzes. You are also welcome to email the unit coordinator, Ms Preethi Kottegoda for any informal feed back or to discuss your progress in the unit.

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2.5 2.5.1

Assessment Details External Students - Computer Skills Assignment

Weight:

25%

Type of Collaboration:

Individual

Due:

11pm Sunday 13th May 2018 (Week 10)

Submission:

Online via Assessments tab in Biometry vUWS site

Format:

Short Answer

Length:

75 minutes

Curriculum Mode:

Quiz

Instructions: Computer Skills Assignment is compulsory. Students who do not attempt this in Week10 (unless an application for special consideration is successful) will be awarded an FNS ( Fail Non Submission) grade for the unit. If you miss the Computer Skills Assignment, you must submit an application for Special Consideration with supporting documents via eForms. A successful application will mean that the weighting for this missed Computer Skills Assignment will be added to your final exam weighting. This is an individual assessment that requires the use of R-commander and vUWS. A scientific calculator may be useful too. When attempting this assignment, students are very strongly advised to use a computer in WSU IT labs on any campus where R-commander has been installed correctly and runs effectively. Please note that R-commander is NOT installed in Library computers nor in SCEM labs. Instructions on how to use R-commander in the WSU IT labs have been provided on Biometry vUWS site. Off campus computer/internet/software issues experienced while attempting this assignment will not be accepted as excuses and no special consideration will be granted. Once you commence assignment you are strongly advised to refrain from visiting other websites or even other pages/sections on the vUWS site as you may run the risk of exiting from the test page and hence will not be able to resume assignment. A selection of topics from R-commander work discussed in Worksheets 1-7 will be examined. It will consist of a number of questions relating to the selected topics. Students will be required to use R-commander in order to answer these questions and their answers must be entered into the solutions page on vUWS. Make sure the answer to each question is entered into the correct solution box. Remember to save and submit when you are finished. Once started you will have 75 minutes to complete the assignment. You cannot leave and return to the assignment. You will get only ONE attempt at this assessment. Resources: Lecture notes, Worksheets and R-commander demonstration videos provided on vUWS are helpful. A sample Computer Skills Assignment will be available on vUWS well before Week 10 which students can attempt multiple times. Marking Criteria: Criteria

High Distinction

Distinction

Credit

Pass

Unsatisfactory

Follow given instructions correctly, Use of correct R-commander functions, Correct answer, Draw correct graphs.

R-commander functions used in all questions are correct with minor errors in parameters which in turn reflected minor errors in answers. Graphs are correct. Given instructions are followed.

Most R-commander functions used are correct with a few errors in the parameters. Most answers are correct. Graphs are correct. Given instructions are followed.

R-commander functions are correct but some had incorrect parameters used. Some answers are correct. Graphs had minor errors. Most of the given instructions have been followed.

Some R-commander functions and some graphs presented are incorrect. A few answers are correct. Given instructions are partly followed.

Most questions not attempted. Incorrect or no R-commander functions used. No graphs drawn. Given instructions not followed.

5 - 6.4 marks...