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Sociology and Philosophy of AI (HPSC20009) // Assessment
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Reflective essay on a contemporary issue in science and technology
| Week 5 | 20% |
Essay - Critical discussion of a key theory in science and technology studies
| Week 9 | 30% |
Essay - Critical discussion of a social issue in science and technology based on a choice of subject topics
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Assessment hurdle requirement: All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Late penalty requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval.
Last updated: 6 February 2026