BCAS01-020: Academic Skills

Description

This subject will provide students with the basic academic skills required to undertake tertiary study. It is designed as an intensive subject which must be undertaken in the first semester of a Bond University College Diploma program. Students will be introduced to the areas of research, essay writing, report writing and referencing, and will workshop and develop these skills through a series of focused activities.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: BCAS01-020
EFTSL: 0.000
Faculty: Bond University College
Semesters offered:
  • Jan - Bond University College 2023 [Standard Offering]
  • May - Bond University College 2023 [Standard Offering]
  • Sep - Bond University College 2023 [Non-Standard Offering]
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2022: $0.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $0.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $0.00
  • Commencing in 2022: $0.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $0.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $0.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Prepare for intensive study and plan for success within the University environment.
  2. Locate information for university assessments using online research databases, and engage in source evaluation to identify credible and useful sources.
  3. Structure and outline academic works including essays and reports.
  4. Apply referencing conventions in academic writing, and understand its importance for maintaining academic integrity.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 13/11/2022
    Semester start: 16/01/2023
    Subject start: 16/01/2023
    Cancellation 1: 30/01/2023
    Cancellation 2: 06/02/2023
    Last enrolment: 29/01/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/02/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 04/03/2023
    Teaching census: 10/02/2023
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 19/03/2023
    Semester start: 15/05/2023
    Subject start: 15/05/2023
    Cancellation 1: 29/05/2023
    Cancellation 2: 05/06/2023
    Last enrolment: 28/05/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/06/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/07/2023
    Teaching census: 09/06/2023
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
    Semester start: 11/09/2023
    Subject start: 11/09/2023
    Cancellation 1: 18/09/2023
    Cancellation 2: 19/09/2023
    Last enrolment: 16/09/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 24/09/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/10/2023
    Teaching census: 23/09/2023
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 13/11/2022
Semester start: 16/01/2023
Subject start: 16/01/2023
Cancellation 1: 30/01/2023
Cancellation 2: 06/02/2023
Last enrolment: 29/01/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 11/02/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 04/03/2023
Teaching census: 10/02/2023