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Table of Contents
MODULE OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................1
MODULE OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................1
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES .............................................................................2
MODULE ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................................4
Lecture details: ...................................................................................................................... 5
Practical session details: ........................................................................................................ 5
Practical times: ....................................................................................................... 6
Practical assessment details: .................................................................................. 7
File Locations and Saving ....................................................................................................... 7
Community Involvement ....................................................................................................... 8
MODULE MATERIAL .....................................................................................................9
Additional material: ............................................................................................................... 9
Earphones .............................................................................................................................. 9
Laboratory Rules: ................................................................................................................... 9
ASSESSMENT..............................................................................................................10
Semester Tests..................................................................................................................... 10
Sick tests .............................................................................................................................. 10
Examination ......................................................................................................................... 10
Calculation of marks ............................................................................................................ 11
Supplementary Test............................................................................................................. 11
SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................................12
MODULE RESOURCE LOCATIONS ............................................................................12
Copies of previous papers and assignment memos ............................................................ 12
Email .................................................................................................................................... 12
Notice Board ........................................................................................................................ 12
SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTION .............................................................................12
IMPORTANT DEPARTMENTAL RULES AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES......................12
Attendance Policy ................................................................................................................ 12
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism ...................................................................................... 13
Disciplinary .......................................................................................................................... 13
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Module Overview
In this module you will learn the following:
Basic Computer Science theory
Using a word processing program
General report writing skills
Using a spreadsheet program
Understanding formulas and functions
Preparing effective electronic presentations
Using the Internet and e-mail
Practical problem analysis
The module has a credit value of 8. This is determined by the minimum time you need to spend on attaining the
credits:

Notional Hour Allocation

Type of Activity Hours
Lectures 12
Preparation (includes practical work and
weekly tests) 48
Tests (2 x 2 hour tests) 4
Test preparation 16
Total Notional Hours 80
Equivalent Credit Allocation 8
This module has a big practical component which is covered by providing a set of required practical tasks per week.
These practical tasks must be completed and submitted for marking before the specified deadline each week.
Note: You should spend 2–2½ hours per week of self-study in addition to the allocated lecture and practical
sessions.

Module Objectives
The primary aim of this module is for you to learn:
Basic Computer Science theory and practice which applies to Computing Fundamentals,
How to effectively use the computer as a tool in your work, and
Practical problem analysis.
Be prepared to:
Take a genuine interest in the course,
Work consistently and hard to complete the required work in the week that it is allocated, and
Take corrective action when you find yourself in difficulties (see academic support).
Participate in your classes! (Remember the only dumb questions are those you don’t ask.)
What you get out of the module will depend on you. The more time you spend using the computer meaningfully,
the more proficient you will become.

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Intended Learning Outcomes

After completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Computer hardware and software components and concepts
1.1 Hardware Components; Peripheral Devices; Operating Systems; Application Systems; Basic Networking
• Name, identify and understand the purpose of the different hardware components of a computer system.
• Describe the functions of the different hardware components of a computer system.
• Name, identify and understand the purpose of the different peripheral devices used for: Storage, Input and
Output.
• Describe and compare the functions and capabilities of the different peripheral devices when connected to
a computer system (Storage, Input, Output).
• Understand the differences between computer systems (hardware), operating systems and application
systems.
• Identify and understand the standard operating system currently used by the majority of personal
computers in South Africa.
• Compare the different types of operating systems that can be used on personal computers.
• Explain the concepts and functions of selected application systems.
• Understand the basics of networking – e.g. using drive mapping, using programs on a network, using a
network printer.
• Recognise the hardware & software needed to connect to a communications network.
1.2 Security; Social Issues; Data Communications; Copyright
• Understand the security and social responsibilities involved in the use of computer technology.
• Recognise and understand the importance of using computers and the opportunities offered by their use in
business, industry, education and in the home in everyday life.
• Understand the concepts of data communications and its role in modern information systems in an
“Information Society”.
2. Application Software
Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to design, implement and evaluate the solution of basic problems
using specific application software packages.
2.1 Desktop Management
• Understand and Manage the Desktop.
• Identify the various elements of the Windows Desktop.
• Manipulating the various elements of the Desktop (e.g. date/time control, taskbar, start button, shortcuts).
2.2 File and Disk Management; Organisation of Storage Space:
• Manage the organisation of a storage medium through being able to create, find, copy, move, rename and
delete files and folders.
• Identify the different parts of a file specification.
• Determine if a file is an executable, data or source file.
• Use file extensions and wildcard characters to simplify file access.
• Examine a folder, determine the size of files and the date files were created/updated.
• Examine a folder, determine the number of files in that folder and the size of the folder.
• Understand the difference between logical and physical file storage.

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2.3 Word processing:

• Change the appearance of text: italics, bold, underline, change fonts, change line spacing, set text alignment.
• Bullet points to highlight comments.
• Use page-setup to define the margins, page orientation, etc.
• Create, open, save and print a document.
• Move or copy text within a document.
• Replace words with other words.
• Use a spell check and grammar program and make changes where necessary.
• Indent text.
• Import text from other documents.
• Insert graphics.
• Create simple tables.
• Use templates and styles to create professional documents.
• Using word processing and information processing skills to write an academic report.
• Use the on-line HELP function.
2.4 Spreadsheets
• Find, open, create, save or print a document.
• Enter labels, numbers and simple formulae.
• Insert rows and columns.
• Copy and move values and formulae.
• Understand and use relative, absolute and mixed references.
• Perform What If Analysis.
• Format cells, rows and columns – e.g. size, decimal points, currency, percentage, use AutoFormat.
• Sort the spreadsheet data.
• Use basic statistical functions – e.g. SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN.
• Use basic mathematical functions – e.g. ROUND, INT, COUNT, COUNTA
• Use logical functions – e.g. IF, SUMIF, COUNTIF
• Produce different types of charts from spreadsheet figures to analyse the data and change the appearance
of charts.
• Design a solution to a problem using basic problem-solving techniques and a knowledge of the main areas
and sheets of a workbook.
2.5 E-mail and Web:
• Understand the uses and concepts of E-mail, including how it works, where it may be used.
• Understand what the Internet is and how to access information using the Internet.
• Practice good manners and etiquette when using E-mail and the Internet.
2.6 Presentations:
• Find, open, create, save or print a presentation.
• Demonstrate the use of slide shows.
• Recognise the properties of an effective presentation.

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Module Activities
All students registered for this module are required to be within the environs of
campus to be able to participate in all required on-campus.
If you cannot attend the scheduled compulsory weekly activities, you should either shuffle your other
subjects or cancel this module with your Faculty Officer. You cannot register for the module if you cannot
attend the required activities.

Practical work, assignments and assessments can be done remotely ONLY if you have a reliable windows-based
computer (cell phones and tablets are not adequate), good internet access, adequate internet data and the
necessary software. If not, you must make use of the equipment available in the computer labs on campus.
Technical issues with your devices or poor internet connectivity will NOT be a reason for late or non-submission
of any activity, including assessments.
Each week you are expected to participate in the following scheduled module activities (see schedule available on
the iLearn Moodle page):
• Weekly Lecture (offered on-campus only). Attendance of one weekly lecture session is compulsory.
• Complete and submit all weekly Practical assignments that include practical file and weekly quiz
submissions. Completion and submission of practical assignments is compulsory, although attendance of
practical session on campus is voluntary unless deemed necessary based on student performance. A
schedule of available practical sessions in the Computing Sciences lab is listed in the Practical session details:
section below.
Each of these activities requires preparation and/or review which must be done in your own time.
Public Holidays: If your selected lecture session coincides with a public or university holiday, you should make a
concerted effort to attend one of the duplicate lecture sessions for that week. If a public or university holiday
affects your scheduled practical session, it is your responsibility to complete the tasks of that practical session in
your OWN time BEFORE your next scheduled practical session
This module is a semester in duration, and is offered using a Hybrid model that includes both on-campus activities
and, if appropriate, on-line activities. A combination of emails, iLearn Moodle, Assessment Moodle, SMark and a
network Submissions drive (S:) are used for communication, weekly tasks, tests and submissions.
To access your S: drive, you will need to either use the campus labs to upload your work or use a VPN connection
to access the university servers remotely. A guide for setting up and using a VPN connection is available on the
iLearn Moodle page (Module Documents block in Additional General Materials folder) and the COURSES folder (F:).
Any technical issues encountered when setting up or using the VPN should be reported to [email protected]
(your lecturer cannot assist with these issues).
While email will be used to send out important announcements and information and should be monitored daily, the
iLearn Moodle page will remain the central point of communication and information – pay special attention to the
Weekly Info block. However, it must be noted that both the iLearn Moodle and Assessment Moodle messaging
tools are NOT monitored and should not be used by students to communicate with lecturers. Students wishing
to communicate with lecturers must make use of email only.

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Lecture details:
Lectures are available on South Campus as per the schedule below. You must attend ONE lecture each week, on-
campus.

Time Venue
Monday 18:15 – 19:25 123 007
Tuesday 08:00 – 08:55 123 007
Wednesday 10:25 – 11:35 123 007
Thursday 10:25 – 11:35 123 007
A number of different lecturers are responsible for teaching this module. The contact details and consultation times
for the lecturers are available on the module iLearn Moodle page. The Module Co-ordinator is Dr Ife Fashoro.
Consult the co-ordinator on all general administrative issue. The Weekly Marks administrator is Ms CH Dixie.
Contact details are as follows:
 09 02 32  [email protected]  041 504-2091
 ~  [email protected]  ~
Lecture session times and venue details (George campus):

Time Venue
Wednesday 10:25 0 11:35 301 0054
The George campus lecturer is Mrs Ramantswana. Contact details are as follows:
 Admin Bldg 0153  [email protected]  044 801-5584

WRFX101 Tutorial Sessions

ONLY for BSc Extended students:
Time Venue
Thursday 11:45 – 12:55 301 0054
The lecturer is Mrs Amanda Esterhuyse. Contact details are as follows:
 09 01 01a  [email protected]  041 504-4893

Practical session details:

Each week a student must complete a set of practical tasks. Practical task completion and submission are
compulsory and used to calculate your class mark for the module. The instructions for these tasks will be published
on iLearn Moodle in a block for the relevant week and will include a Learning Guide and an Application Guide, both
of which must be completed for the week. As one of your weekly practical tasks, you will also be expected to
complete a Weekly Test in iLearn Moodle.
All WRFV101, WRFC101 and WRFX101 students are expected to be on or near their registered campus (South or
George) to allow them to make use of the PCs in the computer labs on campus as needed and for writing of
assessments. Use of the labs will require you to book for specific sessions. Clarity on the booking process can be
found on the iLearn Moodle page (Lecture slides in Week 00 block).
To complete your practical tasks off campus you need to have access to a computer with the following:
1. Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
(Apple Mac computers are NOT acceptable as they do not run the software in the same way)
2. Office 2019 or Office 365 (NOTE: Office 365 is available to registered NMU students at no cost)
3. Strong, reliable internet connection (and sufficient data)
You cannot complete the practical tasks by working with the Office applications on your mobile phone.
Students who use an Apple Computer at home should also be aware that some of the features and applications
needed to complete the practical activities for this module do not function correctly on an Apple computer. These
students must make use of the computers in the Dept CS labs.

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Completed tasks must be your own work. Refer to the section Important Departmental Rules and University
Policies.
It should be noted:
• There are NO online practical sessions
• There are practicals tasks that must be done EVERY week
• You can do the tasks on your own either remotely (from home) or in the labs on campus (without assistance
in the WRFV101 "OPEN" sessions on the lab timetable)
• You can BOOK a weekly on campus practical session (Lab 5 in the first week of term) and do your work in
our labs during this session, where there will be a student assistant or a lecturer to assist
• You can go to Lab 2 on a Monday between 14:25 and 18:15 (no booking required) to get help from our
senior student assisting there.
Practical times:
Summerstrand South Campus (2nd Floor, Embizweni Building, 09-02 labs 1 - 5)
WRFC101 / WRFX101 / WRFV101 (Semester 1)
There are various weekly practical sessions on campus per the schedule below where a lecturer and/or student
assistant will be available to offer guidance and answer questions relating to the tasks for that week – booked
during the 1st week of term. If a session does not have enough students, it might be cancelled, and those students
will then be accommodated in another session.
Venues for sessions will be confirmed once the Practical Session Selection task (Lab 5) page has been finalised.
Practical Sessions Practical Sessions
Tuesday 07:45 – 08:55 Wednesday 11:45 – 12:55
Tuesday 09:05 – 10:15 Wednesday 14:25 – 15:35
Tuesday 10:25 – 11:35 Wednesday 18:15 – 19:25
Tuesday 11:45 – 12:55 Thursday 07:45 – 08:55
Tuesday 14:25 – 15:35 Thursday 09:05 – 10:15
Wednesday 07:45 – 08:55 Thursday 10:25 – 11:35
Wednesday 09:05 – 10:15 Thursday 11:45 – 12:55
Wednesday 10:25 – 11:35 Thursday 14:25 – 15:35
If you did not finish all your practical tasks at the end of your session, you should complete the tasks in your own
time, before the due date and time. Tasks can be completed from home or in the labs.
There are assisted and non-assisted open sessions on the Lab timetable (as posted on the Lab entrances). No other
modules are scheduled for these sessions, and you may go into any of these sessions if there is space available, on
a first come, first served basis. A senior student is available for assistance during the assisted sessions. Session
times for South Campus are listed below. Note that you do not have to attend the full session and can leave once
your work is complete:
Assisted Hot-Spot Venue Unassisted Lab Sessions Venue
Sessions
Monday 14:25 – 18:15 Labs 1, 2 & 3 Various “Open” sessions are available in the CS Labs in Embizweni
on different days at different time. Consult the timetable on the
lab doors.

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George Campus
WRFV101
Practical Sessions Venue
Monday 07:45 – 08:55 301 007
Thursday 11:45 – 12:55 301 0126
While attendance of practical sessions is not compulsory, practical task completion and submission ARE
compulsory.
If you choose to not attend any practical sessions, you will still have to submit your practical tasks before the due
date and time (irrespective of load-shedding and technical issues). If you choose this option and obtain less than
70% for your class work mark (weekly test and practical completion) every 3 weeks, it is recommended that you
schedule and attend a weekly practical session for the rest of the semester. If you change your mind about
attending the sessions, you can send and email to [email protected] for scheduling during the semester
Practical assessment details:
Learning and Application tasks must be submitted, prior to the weekly deadline, on the network Submissions drive
(S:), in iLearn Moodle and/or the SMark system – as specified in the instructions in the relevant weekly Learning
and Application Guides. Completion of weekly tasks is compulsory.
Submitted tasks will be marked and these marks will count towards the final module mark.
Should you need support in completing your practical tasks, Lecturers and Students Assistants will be available
during on-campus sessions and Lecturers will be available during their consultation hours in their offices and for
remote support using email. Lecturer Consultation times can be found in the Lecturers block of the iLearn Moodle
page.
You are given multiple attempts for submission of weekly practical tasks to facilitate your learning and improve
your weekly mark. We encourage you to make use of these attempts to ensure a thorough understanding of the
features and concepts covered in any given week, to improve your class work mark and to adequately prepare you
for the semester tests – you should aim to develop enough knowledge to get a >=70% per task.
It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that your work is submitted in your network Submissions drive (S:), on iLearn
Moodle and/or SMark (per the instructions in the weekly Guides), using the CORRECT file names, usually BEFORE
the following Tuesday 10:00 am.

Students who elect to do their practical tasks online must maintain a minimum weekly
class work mark of 70% to maintain a good class work mark and adequately prepare for
the semester tests. If this mark is below 70% for 3 consecutive weeks, it is highly
recommended that future practical tasks be completed in the on-campus practical
sessions available where assistance from a lecturer and/or student assistant will be
available.

File Locations and Saving

Each module has its own spot in a common place, which can be shared by all students, no matter where you are
working in a laboratory. This common place is referred to as the COURSES folder and contains all the files and
folders you need for the entire semester. You cannot save to this location. For WRFC/X/V101 the location of this
folder in the Computing Sciences labs is:
F:\WRFV101
Each student has 2 permanent storage folders on the network. The first is your OneDrive folder where you may
store your own private documents and documents for modules other than WRFC/X/V101. Please be aware that
this is a CLOUD storage space supplied by Microsoft and is not part of the Mandela University ICT server system.

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As cloud based storage, uploading and downloading of documents here will require an internet connection and
incur data costs. You can use this drive to backup important files – submission documents, assignments etc. but it
should NEVER be used for opening / saving or uploading files to another storage space (e.g. Moodle / SMark). A
basic guide to using OneDrive can be found here: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-get-started-onedrive-
windows-10 and you need to use your NMU student email details to sign in to OneDrive. Standard practice at
NMU is to Map the OneDrive to the O: drive letter, so make sure you select this file path when requested in the
mapping process on your personal PC. This folder will show in the university labs as:
(O:)
The second folder is your network Submissions drive (S:) where you need to always save all your WRFC/X/V101
work. You should also back up (make a copy of) this folder on a weekly basis, to a removable drive or your OneDrive
cloud storage space, to minimize the chances of losing your work. The location (or path) of this folder is:
S:\s<student number>
You must keep your Submissions drive folder structure tidy by creating sub-folders and saving your documents
within the appropriate folder, as instructed in your Weekly Instructions. You have limited space available on your
S: drive and it should ONLY be used for saving required work for your modules in the Department of Computing
Sciences.
During a practical test or examination, you have to save your work in the TEST folder, where the lecturer can easily
access it for marking, no matter where you are working in the Department of Computing Sciences laboratories. The
TEST folder can be found on the T: drive. The test-ID and test-password are provided within the test venue, at the
start of the test session.
When working in the labs on campus, do NOT save your work to the Documents or Downloads folders on the lab
computers. Work saved to the local computer will not be available to you when you work on a different computer.
Always save your WRFC/X/V101 files to the network Submission drive (S:) and work for other modules to your
OneDrive.

Community Involvement
Nelson Mandela University has six core values that serve as a compass for the actions of the staff and students
associated with the University. The six core values are:
Respect for diversity –reflect and serve diverse communities and we foster an environment where diversity is
appreciated, respected and celebrated.
Ubuntu - respecting fellow human beings, treat them fairly, disagree honestly, enjoy their fellowship and work
together for a common goal and help each other achieve it.
Excellence - an individual's highest level of quality and his will to win, his personal excellence.
Respect for the Natural Environment - being more environmentally conscious in and around our beautiful campus
for the sake of our own health and enjoyment.
Integrity - doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching, having courage to say no and courage to face the truth.
Taking responsibility - for your future is the source from which self-respect develops.
As active participants in this module, all students are challenged to live out these values. Take responsibility for
your own learning and show your integrity by ensuring you always adhere to the rules regarding plagiarism and
copyright. Bring excellence to all you do and practice Ubuntu at all times.

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Module material
There is no prescribed textbook for this module. Different resources (including videos and Self Study Texts) will be
used during the semester. Should you make use of similar texts, it is your responsibility to ensure that you do not
miss anything covered in the original resources.
Practical task instructions may refer to either the FCS (Fundamental Computing Skills) documents and files. These
instruction documents and data files are made available to you through the iLearn Moodle page and COURSES
folder.

Additional material:
Any additional material required will be provided in the Module Documents section of the iLearn Moodle page.
This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Module Schedule
2. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
3. How to documents that cover a number of different tasks required in the module, e.g. How to set up a VPN in
Windows and How to access your COURSES & SUBMISSION folders off-campus.
Other Additional Material to support you in your learning can be found in the Learning Material section. This
includes, but is not limited to:
1. How to documents that cover a number of different tasks required in the module, e.g. How to use NMU Email,
How to use SMark.
2. List of Spreadsheet functions
3. Spreadsheet scenarios
4. Spreadsheet Design sheets
For every week you will have specific instructions for the practical tasks scheduled for that week (Learning Guide &
Application Guide). These will be made available online on the iLearn Moodle page in Weekly blocks.
You should not use cloud storage spaces for documents that you are currently working on – any slight blip in the
Internet connection can cause your files to be corrupted and you would have to re-start your tasks from scratch.
When you are working off campus, it is recommended that you save your work in a specific folder on your local
hard drive or a removable drive and regularly backup your work to the cloud using your OneDrive space. When
working on-campus, files can be saved to your network Submissions drive (S:) or removable drive and also regularly
backed up to the cloud using your OneDrive space. You should not save your work to the Documents folder or
any other local location when using the computers in the labs.

Earphones
You need a set of earphones to work in the labs, whether this is to watch the videos available in the Moodle page
or attend any online activities while using the labs.

Laboratory Rules:
Make sure you check and understand the rules for Laboratory as detailed in the ICT Usage policy. Please respect
requests from any lecturer, technician or student assistant regarding your behaviour and actions while in the labs.

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Assessment
With all students expected to be within the campus environs, all semester-type tests will
take place on campus in an approved environment.
The assessment method used is the Portfolio Assessment method consisting of tests and class work. Within this
type of continuous assessment module, there is no re-assessment opportunity, as improvement opportunities are
available in the weekly assignments and a 2nd chance for semester tests, provided certain criteria are met during
the semester.
Formative assessments, that make up the class-work mark, consist of weekly assignments and tests. For weekly
assignments, see the weekly Learning and Application Guides in iLearn Moodle.
Summative or Formal assessments will comprise two COMPULSORY semester tests, scheduled during the module.
The tests consist of both a practical and a theoretical component and will be delivered using the Assessment Moodle
site. You will be required to book a test session for each test. Details on the booking process will be communicated
via the iLearn Moodle page and/or email two to three weeks before the confirmed test date.
All summative assessments are internally moderated. The moderator for this module is Mrs M Taljaard. Please
note however that all marks queries must be directed to your lecturer or the module marks administrator, Ms CH
Dixie, who will, if it is applicable, take the matter up with the moderator.
All work submitted for assessment (formal and informal) must be your own work. Submitting work that is not your
own is an example of academic dishonesty and has severe implications.
Marks are not published on the iLearn Moodle site but will be emailed individually as and when they become
available. However, you can check your weekly marks in the iLearn Moodle and SMark gradebooks. You should
review your marks immediately and query any discrepancies within ONE week of the email being sent. Any marks
not queried within this time frame will become final and no further queries will be investigated.

Semester Tests
Semester tests will be compulsory 2-hour, closed-book tests that will be completed on campus using appropriate
tools (e.g. Assessment Moodle, File Explorer and Microsoft Office with SMark). The test dates are provided in the
schedule (published separately in iLearn Moodle).

Sick tests
There are no sick tests. Students who miss a semester test with a valid, documented reason as per university policy
(e.g. medical certificates) will be required to write the Supplementary Test. Failure to write the Supplementary Test
when required to do so will constitute a fail.

Examination
No examination will be written for this module, so the class-work mark & semester test marks are used to calculate
the final mark.

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Calculation of marks
To pass the module, you must achieve a minimum final module mark of 50%. The mark composition, mark
calculations and weightings are subject to change; however, should the need arise; changes will be formally
communicated in contact sessions. Unless otherwise communicated, the Final Mark will consist of an aggregate of
the following:

10% Classwork Mark*

Final Mark 40% Semester test 1 Mark
50% Semester test 2 Mark
50% informal assessment (weekly tests, equally weighted)
Classwork Mark*
50% informal assessments (practical tasks)

The Classwork Mark is composed as follows:

• There are 11 weekly tasks consisting of practical submissions and theoretical tests as detailed each week
on the iLearn Moodle page.
• All tasks should be completed and submitted to gain adequate practice in preparation for the semester
tests.
• Of the 11 weekly classwork marks, the average from the top 9 (nine) weeks’ marks will be used to calculate
your final Classwork Mark.

Supplementary Test
Two types of students can qualify to write the supplementary test, which will be written on campus. It should be
noted that the Supplementary test covers all content for the entire semester (Test 1 and Test 2 content) and all
students writing the Supplementary test are required to write the full test, regardless of what tests they may or
may not have written for the module in the current academic year.

The calculation of the final mark will vary depending on the type:

Type 1: Students who missed one of the semester tests (with a documented valid reason) need to write the
Supplementary test. For these students, the Final Mark will be calculated in the same manner as above, with the
Supplementary test mark being used in the place of the mark of the missed test:

10% Classwork Mark*

Final Mark 40% Semester test 1 Mark or Supplementary test Mark if no Test 1
50% Semester test 2 Mark or Supplementary test Mark if no Test 2
50% informal assessment (weekly tests, equally weighted)
Classwork Mark*
50% informal assessments (practical tasks)

Type 2: Students with a final mark between 45% and 49% as well as a classwork mark minimum of 50% qualify
to gain entrance to the supplementary test as a reassessment. NB: If the final mark is between 45-49% but the
classwork mark is below 50%, no 2nd chance will be given. For these students writing the supplementary test, the
Final Mark will consist of an aggregate of the following (unless otherwise communicated):

10% Classwork Mark*

Final Mark 20% Average of Semester test 1 and semester test 2 Marks
70% Supplementary test Mark

Failure to write the Supplementary test when required to do so, will constitute a fail.
The maximum mark that can be achieved by Type 2 students writing a supplementary test as a reassessment is
50%.

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If you fail this module, you will have to repeat it the following year. Note that you are only allowed to attempt a
module a limited number of times. If a summer or winter school (recess program) is offered for this module, only
students who failed, but were actively involved in the module, and have written both tests, will be eligible to register
for the summer/winter school (there might be additional entrance requirements based on the mark obtained in
the semester module).

Schedule
A weekly schedule is published on the iLearn Moodle site, and any updates will also be posted on the iLearn Moodle
site. This is a working document and subject to change, so students should check the iLearn Moodle copy regularly.

Module Resource Locations

Copies of previous papers and assignment memos
Copies of previous test papers and assignment memos are not available. Some example theory questions will be
discussed during the lectures. Note that the weekly tasks are designed to assist you in meeting the required
learning for this module and prepare you for the Semester tests, as long as you complete all of them and make
use of the multiple attempts allowed to help you improve your understanding.

Email
Please check your student email regularly and keep your mailboxes tidy by deleting old messages. Regular emails
are sent out for this module. Your lecturer will also use this means of communicating important information to you
throughout the semester – if something comes up and the class has been notified via email, not reading your email
will not be considered a valid excuse. Note that you may only use your NMU email address (s…@mandela.ac.za) to
communicate with staff at NMU.

Notice Board
The module notice board is online, on the iLearn Moodle module site. Any announcement will be published at the
top of the module site. If something comes up and the class has been notified via this notice board, not reading
the announcements will not be considered a valid excuse.

Supplementary Instruction
There are Supplementary Instruction (SI) sessions for this module. This is offered on a different iLearn Moodle page
– the information for SI is available on the main module’s iLearn Moodle page, and in the first set of lecture slides.

Important Departmental Rules and University Policies

Attendance Policy
• If you are absent from any contact session or formal assessment, you will be marked as having not attended,
unless you have a valid reason.
• If you have a valid reason, you must, within three days of having missed the activity submit the necessary
documentation via email to Dr Ife Fashoro ([email protected])

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Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

All work submitted for assessment (formal and informal) must be your own work. Submitting work that is not your
own is an example of academic dishonesty and has severe implications.
See the Policy for the Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism available on the intranet at
http://my.mandela.ac.za/default.asp?id=308&IRCno= under Teaching & Learning:

Disciplinary
Please note that strict action will be taken on any infringements – for example: plagiarism (e.g. copying information
or work from the Internet, a published work or a classmate); fraudulent documentation submitted for absenteeism;
allowing another student to use your work or your user code & password or your workstation, etc. All tasks
submitted for assessment should be your own work.
It is important that you familiarise yourself with the content of the sections on “Misconduct” and “Addendum to
Student Disciplinary Code” in the General Prospectus. In addition, make sure that you have read and understand
the Departmental rules regarding laboratory usage (laboratory usage rules are available inside each of the
Departmental laboratories).

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