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General faculty and program information

Access to information technology facilities

Minimum and Preferred Computing Requirements

Students should refer to the 精东传媒app's

A scanner may also be useful in some areas, but is not essential.

A USB 'Memory Stick' or 'Thumb Drive' of 1 GB capacity or larger will be useful to transfer files.

Other Requirements

Software, Test Equipment and Tools

For students studying Electrical and Electronic or Computer Systems courses:

• students will be required to purchase electronic components for at an approximate cost of $50

• students in the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs will be required to purchase a kit of electronic components costing approximately $50 to complete the construction assignment for

• students in the Associate Degree in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs will be required to purchase a kit of electronic components costing approximately $50 to complete the construction assignment for

• students studying these courses externally are expected to obtain access for at least several hours per week to the items listed below. These items are required for the courses specified and immediate access is not necessary. Access may be at a place of employment or other venue, however, if equipment has to be purchased, the cost will be approximately $85 for test equipment excluding the power supply, $250 for computer software and $80 for hand tools.

On-campus students studying the Electrical and Electronic major will be expected to purchase the following items to assist with project oriented laboratory work as follows. The approximate cost of these items is $50.

Further details will be provided at the commencement of and other courses listed above.

General information - undergraduate programs

The following information applies to all undergraduate programs and programs of study offered by the Faculty.

ENG1500 Engineering Fundamentals in the Associate Degree programs

Students in Associate Degree programs who satisfy the following requirements may apply, using the The application must include supporting documentation that clearly shows that the student has, in the three years prior to that application, achieved either:

1. an exit level of VHA in Mathematics B from Queensland Year 12 studies; or

2. an exit level of at least HA in both Mathematics B and Mathematics C from Queensland Year 12 studies; or

3. satisfactory completion of ; or

4. a qualification assessed by the examiner of the course to be equivalent to that above.

Exemption

Exemptions will normally only be granted on the basis of formal studies of equivalent material undertaken at a college of TAFE, college of advanced education or university. Studies successfully completed within the last five years are automatically eligible to be used as a basis for a claim for exemption. Studies completed more than five years ago will be considered, but should be accompanied by evidence that the knowledge and skills acquired from those studies have been maintained. Students who believe that they may qualify for exemptions should consult Section 2.2.3 of the and the section contained in this Handbook for further information about the content of courses and the procedures to be followed for exemption claims.

Students who have been granted exemptions have a responsibility to ensure that their knowledge and skills are kept up to date in these areas. This is particularly important when they have been granted exemption from a course which is pre-requisite for another course. Refer to the section entitled in the Guide to Faculty Policies and Procedures section of this Handbook.

Practice courses and residential schools

The major practical work requirements associated with each of the Faculty's programs are contained within a series of Practice Courses. These courses are designed to enhance learning, communication and practical skills through laboratory sessions, workshops, seminars, field trips and group activities.

Practice Courses may be undertaken in either on-campus or external mode. Students enrolling externally will be required to attend a compulsory . However, students who enrol in Practice Courses in on-campus mode may be required to undertake a series of weekly activities and/or attend a compulsory residential school. The only final grades available in these courses are Pass (P) or Fail (F).

Practice Courses are zero unit courses that are a compulsory part of the program. However, they do not attract a student contribution charge for Australian residents or a tuition fee for international students. External students should ensure that they are able to attend the residential school prior to enrolling in a Practice Course. The recommended enrolment pattern for Practice Courses is shown as a separate table below the Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Academic Courses in each program entry in this Handbook.

is the first in a series of Practice Courses designed to enable students to acquire engineering and professional practice skills, including practical and teamwork skills, problem solving and engineering judgement. It is designed principally to cater for the needs of recent school leavers and those lacking any significant experience of the engineering work force. Students who have a trade certificate and who have been employed in the engineering industry for some time may be able to claim exemption from the course.

Residential school schedule

Students should refer to the for a complete list of courses that require residential schools and the dates in which they are scheduled.

Students enrolled in Practice Courses in Semester 3 2011 who will be attending Residential Schools in February 2012 should consult the Residential School schedule for correct dates.

Student - Employer Relations Regarding 精东传媒app Support

The 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland (USQ) is an international leader in external education having received numerous national and international awards. Students studying with the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying in the external mode study most of their courses without physically coming to the USQ鈥檚 campus in Toowoomba. However, in order to undertake the practical components of their programs, students are required to attend one week intensive residential schools on the campus at approximately yearly intervals.

Students often choose to study in the external mode because it allows them to integrate part time study and full time employment in some capacity in the professional work force. Students studying externally must accept considerable responsibility for their own learning. Whilst there is some flexibility in the external study mode, there is an obligation on students to effectively and productively manage their time, and students must develop and adhere to strict timeliness and study schedules as they work through the study materials for each course. They must also meet milestones and assessment requirements as and when they fall due throughout the semester.

Before students enrol in a study program, they are encouraged to discuss the nature of their external studies with their employers and to garner their support. This support may take many forms. A critical form of support is recognition by the employer of the considerable obligations placed on the student in regard to their meeting assessment and residential school requirements.

The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying recommends to its students in employment that, prior to the commencement of each semester, they discuss with their employer the responsibility they accept and the pressure they will be under in that semester in order to meet deadlines for assignments, examinations and residential school attendance. An employer would then be expected to negotiate with their student to ensure that adequate times for study commitments can be provided, which align with the organisation鈥檚 planned work program for the student throughout the semester.

Personal protective equipment in Faculty laboratories and activities

The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying supports a safe working environment for staff and students. As a minimum requirement all laboratories require students to wear covered footwear and appropriate covered clothing. In a number of engineering laboratories students are required to wear safety boots and other protective equipment before being allowed to work within those laboratories. Protective footwear such as safety boots is considered a personal item of protective clothing and students will be required to purchase and maintain their footwear. Similarly, sun hats, outdoor clothing and sunglasses are considered to be personal items and are required by students undertaking practical exercises or fieldwork in outdoor environments. Where required, other protective equipment will be provided by staff to students during specific practicals or laboratory exercises.