Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications

Engineering

Subject Outline

ECTE212
Electronics

Spring Session 2019

Wollongong
On Campus

Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: ECTE202

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 Table of Contents

Section A: Subject Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Subject Contacts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Subject Details .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Subject Description......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Subject Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies in this subject .............................................................................................................. 4
ELearning, Readings, References and Materials ................................................................................................................................ 5
Lectures and other learning activities ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Lecture and Contact Hours ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Minimum Attendance Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Lecture Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Section B: Assessment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Assessment Tasks ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Submission and Return of Assessments ........................................................................................................................................... 15
General Assessment Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Section C: General Advice for Students ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Student Support ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Policies and Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................................... 18

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Section A: Subject Information
SUBJECT CONTACTS

Subject Coordinator
Name Doctor Le Chung Tran
Telephone 4221 3846
Email lctran@uow.edu.au
Room 35.G32
Consultation Times Monday 09:30-11:30 via email and Tuesday 09:30-11:30 face to face. Students are advised to
email for an appointment.

Lecturer/s
Name Doctor Peter Vial
Telephone 4221 5499
Email peterv@uow.edu.au
Room 35.G24D
Consultation Times Monday 1:30-13:30, Thursday 9:30-10:30 & 11:30-12:30. Students are advised to email for an
appointment.

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SUBJECT DETAILS

Subject Description
This subject aims to provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of electronic circuit design using
operational amplifiers as the building blocks and with an ability to analyse circuits using conventional methods. Topics
covered include: the use of operational amplifiers in circuits eg. inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, small signal (unity
bandwidth and gain-bandwidth product) and large signal (slew rate) frequency response of non-ideal operational
amplifiers in inverting and non-inverting configurations; adders, filters/oscillators, instrumentation amplifiers,
comparators, rectifiers, clippers, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog circuits; the terminal characteristics of devices
and their use in linear (amplifiers) and non-linear circuits eg. biasing and ac models (low and high frequency,
characterising amplifiers, the Miller Effect and Miller Multiplier for the case of transistor circuits) for operational
amplifiers and discrete circuit transistors, diodes/Zener diodes, transistors (MOSFETs, BJTs - including large signal
Ebers-Moll Model); integrated transistor circuits for MOSFETs using active loads; combining devices into amplifiers eg.
differential pairs, cascode and Darlington connections, Sziklai pairs, current sources and mirrors, push-pull; high
frequency amplification and appropriate equivalent circuit models.

Subject Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Analyse operational amplifier circuits, FET and BJT transistor circuits for low, mid-band and high frequency
excitation.
2. Write technical descriptions of circuit operation.
3. Design electronic circuits using operational amplifiers and transistors (FETs and BJTs).
4. Explain how the non-idealities of the operational amplifier change circuit behaviour.
5. Design and make measurements on electronic circuits using transistors and operational amplifiers.
6. Analyse circuits under low, mid-band and high frequency input conditions and calculate the characteristic
resistances and parameters of such circuits.
7. Design filter circuits using operational amplifiers given the transfer function of the filter.
8. Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies in this subject

Stage 1 competencies describe the knowledge and skill base, engineering application and ability, and professional and
personal attributes of a professional engineer at the point of entry into the profession. Below is a list of the
competencies embedded in this subject:

Knowledge and Skills Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and
physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

Student Workload
Students should note that UOW policy equates 1 credit point with 2 hours of study per week, including lectures and
tutorials/workshops/practicals, self-directed study and work on assessment tasks. For example, in a 6 credit point
subject, a total of 12 hours of study per week is expected.

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Subject Changes and Response to Student Feedback
The School is committed to continual improvement in teaching and learning and takes into consideration student feedback
from many sources. These sources include direct student feedback to tutors and lecturers, feedback through Student
Services and the Faculty Central, and responses to the Subject Evaluation Surveys. This information is also used to inform
comprehensive reviews of subjects and courses.

Extraordinary Changes to the Subject Outline

In extraordinary circumstances the provisions stipulated in this Subject Outline may require amendment after the
Subject Outline has been distributed. All students enrolled in the subject must be notified and have the opportunity to
provide feedback in relation to the proposed amendment, prior to the amendment being finalised.

Learning Analytics
“Where Learning Analytics data (such as student engagement with Moodle, access to recorded lectures, University
Library usage, task marks, and use of SOLS) is available to the Subject Coordinator, this may be used to assist in
analysing student engagement, and to identify and recommend support to students who may be at risk of failure. If you
have questions about the kinds of data the University uses, how we collect it, and how we protect your privacy in the
use of this data, please refer to https://www.uow.edu.au/about/privacy/index.html”.

Additional Information About This Subject

N/A

ELEARNING, READINGS, REFERENCES AND MATERIALS

Major Text
Textbook for Part A is
Rober L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, Electronic devices and circuit theory, Pearson Education, Upper Saddle
River, N. J., USA, 2012.

Textbook for Part B is

Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, Microelectronic circuits, Oxford University Press, New York, USA, 2010.

Recommended Readings
Reference book for Part A is
Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, Microelectronic circuits, Oxford University Press, New York, USA, 2010.

This is not an exhaustive list. Students are encouraged to use the UOW Library catalogue and databases to locate
additional resources including the e-readings list: https://ereadingsprd.uow.edu.au/

References
● Rober L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, Electronic devices and circuit theory, Pearson Education, Upper Saddle
River, N. J., USA, 2012.
● Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, Microelectronic circuits, Oxford University Press, New York, USA, 2010.
This is not an exhaustive list. Students are encouraged to use the UOW Library catalogue and databases to locate
additional resources.

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Subject eLearning
The University uses the eLearning system Moodle to support all coursework subjects.
To access eLearning you must have a UOW user account name and password, and be enrolled in the subject. eLearning
is accessed via SOLS ( Student Online Service). Log on to SOLS and then click on the eLearning link in the menu
column.

You can find guidelines to technology and software used for teaching at https://www.uow.edu.au/student/learning-co-
op/technology-and-software/

Other Resources
● A Moodle site is set up for this subject which will be used for delivery of course materials and online assessments if
any. This site is an intrinsic part of this subject and updated regularly. Students must consult with the contents of this
site and be aware of the announcement made on it.
● A website is set up at http://secte1.elec.uow.edu.au/electronicslab/, which will be used for laboratory experiments.
This site is an intrinsic part of this subject and might be updated regularly. Students must consult with the contents of
this site to do prelab activities and laboratory experiments and be aware of the changes made on it.
● The email address given to you by the university may be used in this subject to contact you or inform you of
important matters. This is your responsibility to ensure that your email is operational.
● Marking rubric will be available in due course.

Additional Requirements / Materials to be Purchased

● Students are required to have a laboratory logbook to record their work. This is a hardcover, bound book with no
loose sheets. A pile of papers is not acceptable. Students need to record their prelab and postlab works in this logbook
for marking.
● Students should bring the student card to collect the laboratory kit from Mr Brian Biehl (Store Room 35.132A) in
Week 1.
● The small veroboard is for Experiment 1. The big veroboard is the back up one, which can be used if the small
veroboard is broken or if students want to practise further soldering.
● Breadboards are available in the laboratory room for students to carry out the experiments. They must not be removed
from the laboratory room after each laboratory class.
● If students want to buy a secondhand breadboard for their own possession, contact Mr Brian Biehl (Store Room
35.132A).
● In each laboratory class, students are required to finish the experiments some minutes before the laboratory time
finishes to tidy up the bench and equipment.
● Students should be aware that the lab room is also used for other subjects. Students should not take excessive wires
and equipment unless this is really necessary. The bench and equipment must be tidied up before the laboratory class
finishes.
● Students are required to have access to Multisim (provided in School laboratories).
● Students will be advised of any further requirements

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LECTURES AND OTHER L EARNING ACTIVITIES

Lecture and Contact Hours

Current timetable information is located at http://www.uow.edu.au/student/timetables

Minimum Attendance Requirements

● In accordance with the Code of Practice - Students, students should attend all classes associated with this subject.
● A record of attendance in all classes will be kept throughout the session as an indicator of participation in the subject. These records may be used in determining the outcome
of an application for Academic Consideration (refer to UOW Student Academic Consideration Guidelines).
● This subject consists of 2 hours Lecture per week, 1 hour Tutorial per week and 3 hours Practical per fortnight.
● Lectures and Tutorials start from Week 1. Laboratory starts from Week 2.
● The timetable for this subject is available on SOLS.
(in accordance with General Couse Rule 9.7 - https://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058680.html)

Lecture Schedule
This is a guide to the weekly lecture topics however the delivery date of these topics may on occasion vary due to unforeseen circumstances, such as the availability of a guest
lecturer or access to other resources.

Week Beginning Lecture Topics Tutorial/ Laboratory/ Readings/ Task Due

(Monday) Demonstration/Field Work Other subject information

Week 1 Semiconductor Diodes and Tutorial 1 Week 1

29 July Applications: P-N junction (no-bias,
forward and reversed biased), the
semiconductor diode, diode properties
(forward bias voltage, DC and AC
resistances, Q-point, Shockley
equation), load-line analysis, half-wave
rectification, full-wave rectification,

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 Zener diode, voltage regulator concept,
Zener diode circuits and analyses.

Week 2 BJT & BJT Bias: BJT construction and Tutorial 2 Week 2
operation, transistor currents, transistor
5 August Lab 1 (Experiment 1) for even-week lab Students should read Tasks on
amplification concept, BJT biasing
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
(common base, common emitter,
do prelabs for Experiment 1
common collector), input-output
before coming to the scheduled
characteristics of BJT, DC load line,
lab classes.
transistor bias stability, DC biasing
configurations (fixed, emitter, voltage-
divider and collector feedback).
Week 3 BJT Small AC Analysis: two-port Tutorial 3 Week 3
network equivalence, AC model of a
12 August Lab 1 (Experiment 1) for odd-week lab Students should read Tasks on
BJT, impedance and gain calculations,
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
cascaded systems, Darlington pair,
do prelabs for Experiment 1
feedback (Sziklai) pair, cascode
before coming to the scheduled
connection, current mirror circuit.
lab classes.
Week 4 Field Effect Transistors (FETs): BJT Tutorial 4 Week 4
versus JFET, JFET construction, JFET
19 August Lab 2 (Experiment 2) for even-week lab Students should read Tasks on
operation, symbols, transfer
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
characteristics.
do prelabs for Experiment 2
before coming to the scheduled
lab classes.
Week 5 FET Bias and FET Amplifiers: Tutorial 5 Week 5
MOSFET (D and E types, n-channel
26 August Lab 2 (Experiment 2) for odd-week lab Students should read Tasks on
and p-channel), biasing circuits (fixed
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
bias, self-bias, voltage-divider bias,
do prelabs for Experiment 2
feedback configuration)
before coming to the scheduled
lab classes.
Week 6 FET AC Analysis, Power Amplifiers & Tutorial 6 Week 6
Review of Part A: Transconductance,
2 September Lab 3 (Experiment 3) for even-week lab Students should read Tasks on
FET AC equivalent circuits (common-
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
source fixed-bias, common-source self-
do prelabs for Experiment 3
bias, common-source voltage-divider
bias), power amplification, power

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 amplifier classifications, power before coming to the scheduled
amplifier circuits (class A, class B, lab classes.
class AB), push-pull circuit, crossover
distortion, review of Part A.
Week 7 Characterising amplifiers, amplifier Tutorial 7 Week 7
equivalent circuits, operational
9 September Lab 3 (Experiment 3) for odd-week lab Students should read Tasks on
amplifiers, ideal op-amp model,
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
inverting amplifier circuit.
do prelabs for Experiment 3
before coming to the scheduled
lab classes.
Week 8 Op-amp circuits including integrator, Tutorial 8 Week 8
differentiator, summing amplifier, non-
16 September Lab 4 (Experiment 4) for even-week lab Students should read Tasks on
inverting amplifier, voltage follower,
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
level shifter, cascaded op-amps,
do prelabs for Experiment 4
differential and instrumentation
before coming to the scheduled
amplifiers
lab classes.
Week 9 Digital to analog converters, analog to Tutorial 9 Week 9
digital converters, sampling theorem
23 September Lab 4 (Experiment 4) for odd-week lab Students should read Tasks on
(overview), anti-aliasing filters,
classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
comparators, slew rate (op amp), offset
do prelabs for Experiment 4
voltage (op-amp), input bias current
before coming to the scheduled
(op-amp), gain-bandwidth product,
lab classes.
hysteresis, oscillator circuit, zener
limiter circuit
30 Sep - 04 Oct 2019 Mid Session Recess

Week 10 Monday 7 October Public Holiday Tutorial 10 Week 10

7 October Precision rectifiers using op-amps, LTI Catch up lab and Preparation for Design Students should read Tasks on
analog filter design, filter terminology Project (for even-week lab classes). Student ECTE212 laboratory website and
(upper and lower cut-off frequencies, should also prepare for Lab Report. prepare for Experiment 5 -
rate of roll-off, pass-band and stop- Design Project.
band ripple, stop-band attenuation,
pass-band gain, quality factor, damping
factor), concept of poles and zeros,
Butterworth filter, using MATLAB to

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 design Butterworth filters, Chebyshev
filters.

Week 11 Other filter types, LP-to-XX Tutorial 11 Week 11

transformation techniques, second order
14 October Catch up lab and Preparation for Design Students should read Tasks on
filter realisations, passive second-order
Project (for odd-week lab classes). Student ECTE212 laboratory website and
filters, active filters (op-amp) (KHN
should also prepare for Lab Report prepare for Experiment 5 -
circuit, Tow-Thomas, Sallen and Key).
Design Project.
Week 12 Sinusoidal oscillators, Wien-bridge Tutorial 12 Week 12
oscillator, negative feedback in
21 October Lab 5 (Experiment 5 - Design Project) for Students should read Tasks on
amplifiers, input and output impedance
even-week lab classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
measurement, amplifier stability (phase
prepare for Experiment 5 -
and gain margin), frequency
Design Project.
compensation (lag, lead and lag-lead
compensators)
Week 13 Revision and what is in the exam? Lab 5 (Experiment 5 - Design Project) for Students should read Tasks on Week 13
odd-week lab classes ECTE212 laboratory website and
28 October
prepare for Experiment 5 -
Design Project.
STUDY RECESS – 4 – 8 November
EXAMS – 9 to 21 November – check SOLS for exam timetable

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Section B: Assessment
ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment Task Summary

No. Assessment Name Assessment Mapping to Subject Learning Outcome
Weight
1 Laboratory performance 4% SLO1, SLO5, SLO8
2 Pre-lab activities 4% SLO1, SLO5, SLO8
3 Quiz 1 short answer and/or multiple 10% SLO1, SLO3, SLO6
choice questions
4 Quiz 2 short answer and/or multiple 10% SLO1, SLO3, SLO4, SLO6, SLO7
choice questions
5 End of session examination 55% SLO1, SLO3, SLO4, SLO6, SLO7
6 Laboratory report 10% SLO1, SLO2, SLO3, SLO4, SLO5, SLO8
7 Design Project 7% SLO2, SLO3, SLO5, SLO8

Minimum Performance Requirements

Technical Fail (TF) is not applied in this subject.

All assessment tasks must be submitted. Students who do not meet the minimum performance requirements, as
specified for each assessment, will receive a TF (Technical Fail) grade for this subject, which will appear on your
Academic Transcript.

Requirements Related to Student Contributions

Student contribution will be assessed individually based on the marking criteria. Students should write their work by
their own words even if they work in a team.

Referencing
References are necessary when students cite some material other than our teaching materials. Students should choose
the IEEE style for the reference list. Note that it is considered as plagiarism if texts are cited from other references
without proper citation.

Please consult the UOW Library website for further information: http://uow.libguides.com/refcite >>

Assessment 1

Assessment Name Laboratory performance

Weighting 4%

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 Subject Learning Individual
Outcomes SLO1, SLO5, SLO8 or Group Individual
Assessed Assessment
Due Date In the scheduled lab classes
For each lab experiment (Experiments 1-4): 0.5% for a good effort applied in completing the
Assessment
experiment, 0.5% for coming to class on time & returning all equipment correctly and tidy.
Description and
Criteria
Failure to submit postlab work in the scheduled lab classes results in a mark of zero.
Length /
Marking at the completion of each laboratory class (Experiments 1-4)
Duration
Method of Mark is given by lab demonstrators based on the results recorded in the logbook and student's
Submission lab engagement.
Return of Mark is given in the student's logbook after marking.
assessed work

Assessment 2

Assessment Name Pre-lab activities

Weighting 4%
Subject Learning Individual
Outcomes SLO1, SLO5, SLO8 or Group Individual
Assessed Assessment
Due Date In the schedule lab classes.
For each lab experiment (Experiments 1-4): 0.5% for the attempt to answer all the prelab
Assessment
questions, 0.5% for answering correctly demonstrator's questions regarding to prelab.
Description and
Criteria Failure to submit prelab work in the scheduled lab classes results in a mark of zero.
Length /
Marking at the beginning of each laboratory class (Experiments 1-4)
Duration
Method of Mark is given by lab demonstrators based on student's preparation as recorded in the logbook
Submission and answer to lab demonstrator's questions.
Return of Mark is given in the student's logbook after marking.
assessed work

Assessment 3

Assessment Name Quiz 1 short answer and/or multiple choice questions

Weighting 10%
Subject Learning Individual
Outcomes SLO1, SLO3, SLO6 or Group Individual
Assessed Assessment
Due Date Second half of the lecture time in Week-4 (August 23)
Assessment
Description and Penalty for late submission: receive a mark of '0'
Criteria
Length /
45 minutes
Duration
Method of Hard copy in the lecture
Submission
Return of Results are typically available in an one-week timeframe
assessed work
For Quiz 1 with multiple choice questions:

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 • Copies of students' answer sheet will be returned to students.
• Keys to the answer sheets will be uploaded to Moodle.
• Review of knowledge covered in Quiz 1 will be discussed in Tutorial 4 (in class) and will be
uploaded to Moodle.
• Exam papers and detailed questions will NOT be returned to students.
• If students want to review the Quiz 1 paper (with detailed questions) at any time, students just
need to email the lecturer for an appointment.

Assessment 4

Assessment Name Quiz 2 short answer and/or multiple choice questions

Weighting 10%
Subject Learning Individual
Outcomes SLO1, SLO3, SLO4, SLO6, SLO7 or Group Individual
Assessed Assessment
Due Date Second half of the lecture time in Week-11 (October 18)
Assessment
Description and Hand written answers to questions using multiple choice. Penalty for late submission: receive a
Criteria mark of '0'
Length /
45 minutes
Duration
Method of Hardcopy in the lecture
Submission
Return of Results are typically available in an one-week timeframe
assessed work
For Quiz 2 with multiple choice questions:
• Copies of students' answer sheet will be returned to students.
• Keys to the answer sheets will be uploaded to Moodle.
• Review of knowledge covered in Quiz 2 will be discussed in Tutorial 12 (in class) and will be
uploaded to Moodle.
• Exam papers and detailed questions will NOT be returned to students.
• If students want to review the Quiz 2 paper (with detailed questions) at any time, students just
need to email the lecturer for an appointment.

Assessment 5

Assessment Name End of session examination

Weighting 55%
Subject Learning Individual
Outcomes SLO1, SLO3, SLO4, SLO6, SLO7 or Group Individual
Assessed Assessment
Due Date Official University Examination
Assessment
Description and Penalties for late submission: Receive a mark of '0'
Criteria
Length /
3 hours
Duration
Method of Written
Submission

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 Return of Official time frame of the University final examination.
assessed work

Assessment 6

Assessment Name Laboratory report

Weighting 10%
Subject Learning Individual
SLO1, SLO2, SLO3, SLO4, SLO5,
Outcomes or Group Individual
SLO8
Assessed Assessment
Due Date 11.30 am Monday of Week 12 (October 21)
Assessment Detailed marking criteria will be available to students in due course.
Description and
Criteria Deduction of 20% of the final report mark per every working day late.
Length /
Whole report: maximum 10 pages.
Duration
Report covers only one of the lab experiments. Students will be informed about the lab experiment required
for the lab report within Week 9.
Hard copy, typed, A4 papers.

Method of Report (with the ECTE212 SATS cover sheet AND the marking sheet attached) to be submitted to EIS
Submission Central (Room 4.G14) by 11:30 am Monday of Week 12.
Note that students can only generate the cover sheet while on campus from the web address:
http://130.130.64.116/fmi/webd
The marking sheet is available in Moodle

Return of Typically in a two-week timeframe

assessed work

Assessment 7

Assessment Name Design Project

Weighting 7%
Subject Learning Individual
Outcomes SLO2, SLO3, SLO5, SLO8 or Group Individual
Assessed Assessment
During student's scheduled practical class in Week 12 (for even-week lab classes) or Week 13 (for odd-
Due Date week lab classes)

Assessment 4% for calculations/ simulation/ prototype, 3% for constructed and design works on bread board.
Description and Missing of any assessment component will result in a mark of '0' for that component.
Criteria
Penalties for late submission: Receive a mark of '0'
Marking will be done within the timeframe of the scheduled lab class.
Length /
Students should manage time well in the class in order to make your circuits ready for marking (e.g.,
Duration complete circuit on bread board, hook up connections, display the signals etc.) and then tidy up the table
and equipment within the timeframe of the lab class.
Method of Design, construct and test the circuit mentioned in Lab 5 (i.e., Experiment 5) on a bread board, verified by
Submission lab demonstrator.

Return of Mark is given right after marking.

assessed work

Academic Integrity
The University’s policy on acknowledgement practice and plagiarism provides detailed information about how to
acknowledge the work of others: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html

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The University’s Academic Integrity Policy, Faculty Handbooks and subject guides clearly set out the University’s
expectation that students submit only their own original work for assessment and avoid plagiarising the work of others or
cheating. Re-using any of your own work (either in part or in full), which you have submitted previously for assessment,
is not permitted without appropriate acknowledgement or without the explicit permission of the Subject Coordinator.
Plagiarism can be detected and has led to students being expelled from the University.
The use by students of any website that provides access to essays or other assessment items (sometimes marketed as
‘resources’), is extremely unwise. Students who provide an assessment item (or provide access to an assessment item) to
others, either directly or indirectly (for example by uploading an assessment item to a website) are considered by the
University to be intentionally or recklessly helping other students to cheat. Uploading an assessment task, subject outline
or other course materials without express permission of the university is considered academic misconduct and students
place themselves at risk of being expelled from the University.

SUBMISSION AND RETUR N OF ASSESSMENTS

Procedures for the Submission and Return of Assessed Work

Submission and return of Assessment is outlined above in the corresponding assessment description,
If the assessment is to be submitted to EIS central please follow these instructions below:
Generate a cover sheet (note: you can only use this address while on campus):
 Go to http://130.130.64.116/fmi/webd
Login: student
Password: coverit
Bring the assessment, coversheet and student card and submit at EIS central (Ground Floor, Building 4, Room G14) ,
email confirmation is provided on submission, you will also receive an email to advise your marked assessment is
available for collection.
End of session examination papers are not returned to students. Students wishing to view their end of session
examination paper will need to contact the subject coordinator to arrange a time for viewing. End of session
examination papers are held by the School in a secure location for a period of one year before they are disposed of
securely.

Late Submission of Assessment Tasks and Penalties

If a lab report is submitted late, it will be marked in the normal way, and a penalty will then be applied. Deduction of
20% of the final lab report mark will be applied for every working day late.
For other assessments, late submission will result in a mark of '0'.

Extensions
Extensions of time to submit material for assessment can only be requested in advance of the due date for an assessment
activity through the Academic Consideration process on SOLS. For more information please refer to the Student
Academic Consideration Policy at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html

Retention of Submitted Work

The University may retain copies of student work in order to facilitate quality assurance of assessment processes, in
support of the continuous improvement of assessment design, assessment marking and for the review of the subject. The
University retains records of students’ academic work in accordance with the University Records Management Policy
and the State Records Act 1988 and uses these records in accordance with the University Privacy Policy and the Privacy
and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

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GENERAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Academic Consideration
If you believe that your submission of, performance in or attendance at an assessment activity, including an examination,
has been affected on compassionate grounds, by illness or by other serious extenuating circumstances beyond your
control, you can apply for academic consideration in Student OnLine Services (SOLS). Do not assume that an application
for academic consideration will be automatically granted. For more information please refer to the Student Academic
Consideration Policy at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html
In some circumstances you may be offered a deferred exam. For more information about Deferred and Supplementary
Exams refer to: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/exams/aboutsupp/index.html

Reasonable Adjustment
If you have a disability or a medical condition which may disadvantage you in your assessment tasks, you can apply to
have the conditions of your exams adjusted to take your disability or condition into account. In particular students cannot
assume that a reasonable adjustment document automatically gives a right to a deferred or supplementary exam. Students
with a disability may be entitled to reasonable adjustment to assessment. A reasonable adjustment document obtained
through Disability Services is a recommendation that needs to be discussed and ratified by subject coordinators. Normal
subject assessment requirements can only be adjusted with the explicit written permission of the subject coordinator.

Supplementary Assessment
Supplementary assessment may be offered to students whose performance in this subject is close to that required to pass
the subject, and are otherwise identified as meriting an offer of a supplementary assessment. The Subject Coordinator
will determine the precise form of supplementary assessment at the time the offer of a supplementary is made. In some
circumstances you may be offered a supplementary exam. For more information about Supplementary Exams refer to:
http://www.uow.edu.au/student/exams/aboutsupp/index.html

Scaling
Marks awarded for any assessment task (including examinations) may be subject to scaling at the end of the session by
the School Assessment Committee (SAC) and/or the Faculty Assessment Committee (FAC). Marks may be scaled in
accordance with University policy. Scaling will not affect any individual student’s rank order within their cohort. For
more information refer to Standards for Finalisation of Student Results:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW039331.html

Student Academic Complaints Policy

In accordance with the Coursework Student Academic Complaints Policy, a student may request an explanation of a mark
for an assessment task or a final grade for a subject consistent with the student’s right to appropriate and useful feedback
on their performance in an assessment task. Refer to the Coursework Student Academic Complaints Policy
(http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058653.html) for further information.

Assessment Quality Cycle

The University of Wollongong is committed to the quality assurance and quality enhancement of assessment. The
University will meet its legislative and regulatory obligations, to ensure consistent and appropriate assessment through
course management and coordination, including assessment quality assurance procedures. An Assessment Quality Cycle
is used to describe quality assurance at the points of assessment design, assessment delivery, the declaration of marks and
grades, and review and improvement activities.

UOW Grade Descriptors

The UOW Grade Descriptors are general statements that communicate what our grades represent, in terms of standards
of performance, and provide a frame of reference to ensure that assessment practice across the University is appropriate,

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consistent and fair. Grade Descriptors are expressed in general terms so that they are applicable to a broad range of
disciplines.

Mark
Grade Descriptor
(%)
High Distinction 85-100 For performance that provides evidence of an outstanding level of attainment of the relevant
(HD) subject learning outcomes, demonstrating the attributes of a distinction grade plus (as
applicable) one or more of the following:
 consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding
 substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating
competing arguments, perspectives or problem-solving approaches
 critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications
 use of quantitative analysis of data as the basis for deep and thoughtful judgments,
drawing insightful, carefully qualified conclusions from this work
 creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline
 eloquent and sophisticated communication of information and ideas in terms of the
conventions of the discipline
 consistent application of appropriate skills, techniques and methods with outstanding
levels of precision and accuracy
 all or almost all answers correct, very few or none incorrect
Distinction (D) 75-84 For performance that provides evidence of a superior level of attainment of the relevant
subject learning outcomes, demonstrating the attributes of a credit grade plus (as applicable)
one or more of the following:
 evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles, concepts and/or
theories
 distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills, techniques, methods and/or
concepts
 demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and
providing solutions
 fluent and thorough communication of information and ideas in terms of the conventions
of the discipline
 frequent application of appropriate skills, techniques and methods with superior levels of
precision and accuracy
 most answers correct, few incorrect
Credit (C) 65-74 For performance that provides evidence of a high level of attainment of the relevant subject
learning outcomes, demonstrating the attributes of a pass grade plus (as applicable) one or
more of the following:
 evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills
 demonstration of solid understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study
 demonstration of the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts
 use of convincing arguments with appropriate coherent and logical reasoning
 clear communication of information and ideas in terms of the conventions of the
discipline
 regular application of appropriate skills, techniques and methods with high levels of
precision and accuracy
 many answers correct, some incorrect
Pass (P) 50-64 For performance that provides evidence of a satisfactory level attainment of the relevant
subject learning outcomes, demonstrating (as applicable) one or more of the following:
 knowledge, understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study
 use of routine arguments with acceptable reasoning
 adequate communication of information and ideas in terms of the conventions of the
discipline
 ability to apply appropriate skills, techniques and methods with satisfactory levels of
precision and accuracy
 a combination of correct and incorrect answers
Fail (F) <50 For performance that does not provide sufficient evidence of attainment of the relevant
subject learning outcomes.
Technical Fail (TF) When minimum performance level requirements for at least one assessment item in the
subject as a whole has not been met despite the student achieving at least a satisfactory level
of attainment of the subject learning outcomes.

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 Satisfactory (S) Awarded for performance that demonstrates a satisfactory level of attainment of the relevant
subject learning outcomes.
Unsatisfactory (U) Awarded for performance that demonstrates an unsatisfactory level of attainment of the
relevant subject learning outcomes.

Section C: General Advice for Students

STUDENT SUPPORT

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences - Student Central

EIS Student Central is your first point of contact for a wide range of enquiries;
Location: Building 4.G14
Telephone: +61 2 4221 3491
Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Student Support Adviser (SSA)

If you have a temporary or ongoing issue or a problem that is affecting your study, including issues that are related to
belonging to an equity group, then the Student Support Advisers may be able to help. There are Student Support
Advisers available to assist students who are studying at all UOW Campuses and in all UOW Faculties. Contact details
can be found on the UOW website: https://www.uow.edu.au/student/services/SSA/contact

Library Services
To save yourself time and enhance your studies: connect with information specialists and resources anytime, anywhere
via Ask Us: http://www.library.uow.edu.au/ask or Google “UOW library ask us”
The Main Library (Building 16) and Education Curriculum Resources Centre (Building 22) are located at the
Wollongong Campus. UOW Libraries at other locations are listed on the Library website.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

The University of Wollongong has a number of policies and guidelines that govern student and course management that
students need to be aware of, a summary of these is available at https://www.uow.edu.au/engineering-information-
sciences/current-students/ and click ‘Policies and Guidelines’

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