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BACHELOR
OF ENGINEERING
(HONOURS)
FIRST YEAR PROGRAM GUIDE 2015
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) First Year Program Guide 2015
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) First Year Program Guide 2015
WELCOME
WHAT I NEED TO DO?
to the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology,
The University of Queensland.
IMPORTANT STEPS
TO SUCCEED
PAGE
Executive Dean
Professor Simon Biggs
FREng, CEng, FIChemE,
FRSC
Associate Dean
(Academic)
Professor
Caroline Crosthwaite
BE(Hons), MEngSc, MSc
Director,
1st Year Engineering
ENGG1100 Coordinator
Associate Professor
Lydia Kavanagh
BE (Hons), MEngSc, PhD,
GCEd, MEAust
First Year Academic
Advisor
Emeritus Professor
John Simmons
AM, FTSE, HonFEAust,
CPEng, BSc, BE (Hons), PhD
> Project Day Compulsory
> Academic Advice Seminar Compulsory
> Parents and Partners Evening
> O-Week Activities
STEP 1
Fill in your diary
STEP 2
A) Complete the COMPULSORY Quiz and
B) Academic Integrity Tutorial
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STEP 3
Choose your ENGG1100 project
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STEP 4
Choose your courses and enrol
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Class SIGN ON
STEP 5
ENGG1100: Thursday 5th February 9:00am
First Year Engineering Courses (ENGG): 5th February 9:00am onwards
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First Year Science Courses (BIOL, CHEM, MATH, PHYS) : 4th February
STEP 6
ENGG1200 Coordinator
Associate Professor
Carl Reidsema
BE, MEngSci, PhD, MEAust
ENGG1300 Coordinator
Dr Peter O’Shea
BE (Hons), DipEd, PhD
ENGG1400 Coordinator
Dr Liza O’Moore
BE (Hons), PhD, GCEd,
MEAust
ENGG1500 Coordinator
Associate Professor
Tony Howes
BE (Hons), PhD, GCEd
STEP 7
Manager
First Year Engineering
Learning Centre
Ms Lisa Deacon
Administrative Officer
First Year Engineering
Learning Centre
Mrs Susan Morrison
Get ready for classes
Read up on more information
Plan Ahead
FAQs for 1st Year
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What’s a Major?
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Dual Degrees
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Academic Advice
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The UQ Engineering Mentor Program
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Scholarships & Prizes
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Memberships & Student Societies
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Compulsory BE (Hons) requirement
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Studying Overseas
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Equity & Diversity
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HELP?
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Terminology Explained
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STEP 1
STEP 2
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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JAN
2
3
FEB
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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First Year
Engineering
Learning Centre
Welcome and
Timetable Advice
9:00am-10:00am
(50-C201 FYELC)
Bachelor of
Engineering (Hons)
Welcome and
Advice Seminar
2:00pm-4:00pm
(50-T203)
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First Year
Engineering
Learning Centre
Welcome and
Timetable Advice
9:00am-10:00am
(50-C201 FYELC)
First Year Bachelor
of Engineering
(Hons) Timetable
Advice Drop in
Session
10:00am - 4:00pm
(50-C201 FYELC)
FRIDAY
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Timetable advice?
Drop In session?
Get timetable advice
tailored to your needs.
Bring your timetable
with you.
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Bachelor of
Engineering (Hons)
Welcome and
Advice Seminar?
An essential
academic advice
seminar followed by
the opportunity to
speak to an academic
for specific advice.
Bachelor of
Engineering (Hons)
Welcome and
Advice Seminar
1:00pm - 3:00pm
(49-200)
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First Year
Engineering
Learning Centre
Welcome and
Timetable Advice
9:00am-10:00am
(50-C201 FYELC)
FEB
FEB
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First Year
Engineering
Learning Centre
Welcome and
Timetable Advice
9:00am-10:00am
(50-C201 FYELC)
Bachelor of
Engineering (Hons)
Welcome and
Advice Seminar
3:00pm - 4:00pm
(49-200)
EAIT International
Students Welcome
1:00pm - 2:00pm
(49-200)
COMPULSORY
International First
Year Students
Advice Seminar
2:00pm - 3:00pm
(50-C207 ELCX)
BBQ, EUS,
Societies,
Student Services,
Industry
4:00pm - 5:00pm
(49-200)
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ATTEND 1
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COMPULSORY
FOR ALL
FIRST YEAR
BE STUDENTS
First Year Students
BE Project Day
8:30am - 3:00pm
UQ Centre
(Exhibition Hall 27A)
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BBQ & Parents and
Partners Evening?
> Meet academic
advisors and
student societies
over a sausage
sizzle;
A. DO THE GET SET
COMPULSORY QUIZ
Find out your strengths. Review the knowledge you need.
Students entering into the first year
of engineering bring different levels
of knowledge and experience. Some
have studied Maths C, Physics and
Chemistry whilst others may have
only studied one of these subjects.
In addition, there can be variation in
the curriculums offered by domestic
and international schools. This can
mean that some students may have
skill sets that require additional
support to assist with their transition
to university.
The information gained through the
Get Set Quiz is used in
a number of ways:
>The overall cohort knowledge is
fed back to first year lecturers so
they can tailor their lectures
appropriately;
>An individual report is generated
indicating where you may need to
do some revision and directing you
to relevant resources;
>You will become aware of the
knowledge expectations for first
year engineering and can revise
accordingly and;
>You may also find that the
information helps with selecting your courses.
1. Grab a pen and paper.
2. Go to: www.eait.uq.edu.au/
preparation
3. Log on using your UQ login
and password and follow the
prompts.
63% who completed last year’s
Quiz had a GPA > 5.
GPA = Grade Point Average;
4 = Pass, 7= High distinction
86% who completed the 2014 Quiz
passed all their courses.
Results are not used for
assessment purposes.
B. DO THE ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY MODULE
> Hear advice from
our Associate
Dean, Academic
on supporting
students.
Parents and
Partners
Information
Session
5:00pm - 6:00pm
(49-200)
For further information on the Semester 1 2015 orientation program, go to: www.uq.edu.au/orientation
COMPULSORY
This is compulsory for ENGG1100.
Due: Friday 13th March 6:00PM
www.uq.edu.au/integrity/Login
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STEP 3
CHOOSE YOUR ENGG1100
PROJECT
You have a choice of four projects
in ENGG1100. Each incorporates
different engineering disciplines, so
choose a project that interests you.
The 2015 projects have not yet
been confirmed so we have given
you the 2014 descriptions below
as a guide.
Please note:
All projects are suitable for all
engineering students. There is no
expectation from any engineering
Schools that you will have taken a
project aligned with your 2nd year
choice of discipline.
Project B: Water Reuse
in Nepal - Engineers
Without Borders
Disciplines:
In Nepal’s hilltop communities,
greywater is discharged directly
into gardens. This water often
contains coarse and fine solids, and
biodegradable organic matter, and
may be contaminated with harmful
bacteria. Clean drinking water is
scarce and therefore teams will
design and build a modular treatment
system that will allow safe and
optimal greywater reuse. Winning
designs will be submitted to the 2015
EWB Challenge.
> Materials
Project C: Deployable
Transitional Shelter
Teams of students will design a
shelter that can be deployed in an
emergency situation and used as
transitional housing for up to 12
months. In 2014 the project focused
on assisting the displaced people in
The Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan
in November 2013.
As a global issue spanning some 64
countries, land mines are an ever
present threat. Your team will design,
build and demonstrate a cost
effective autonomous robotic system
that is easily transportable and can
navigate varied terrain. One of the
requirements will be the research and
development of a sensory system
which is capable of detection of
unexploded ordinance.
Disciplines:
> Electrical
> Mechanical
> Mechatronic
> Software
For your timetable select:
> Workshop W01 or W02 (1 h/w)
> Lecture L01, L02 or L03 (1 h/w)
> Seminar S01 (1 h/w)
> Practical Session P01, P02, P03 or
P04 (2 h/w)
?
MIGHT BE A SUBMARINE
IN 2015
> Biological
> Environmental
For your timetable select:
> Workshop W01 or W02 (1 h/w)
> Lecture L01, L02 or L03 (1 h/w)
> Seminar S02 (1 h/w)
> Practical Session P05, P06 or P07
(2 h/w)
?
For project updates, please visit:
www.eait.uq.edu.au/first-yearengineering-projects at the end of
January 2015.
Project A: Automated
Mine Detection
> Chemical
Project D Electric
Mining Shovel
Electric Mining Shovels (EMS) are
commonly used in open pit mining
operations for the removal of
overburden and ore material. These
are very large, heavy, expensive and
highly productive items of equipment
with mine production often
scheduled around their movement
and productivity. Your team will
research, design, construct and
demonstrate a scale model EMS.
WILL BE A DIFFERENT
COMMUNITY IN 2015
Disciplines:
> Civil/Structural
> Environmental
> Materials
For your timetable select:
> Workshop W01 or W02 (1 h/w)
> Lecture L01, L02 or L03 (1 h/w)
> Seminar S03 (1 h/w)
> Practical Session P08, P09, P10
or P11 (2 h/w)
Disciplines:
> Mining
> Mechanical
For your timetable select:
> Workshop W01 or W02 (1 h/w)
> Lecture L01, L02 or L03 (1 h/w)
> No Seminar
> Practical Session P12 or P13
(3 h/w)
?
LIKELY TO BE AN
UNDERGROUND LHD
LOADER IN 2015
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STEP 4
Complete high school make-up courses from Part D as relevant.
You must complete MATH1050 if you have not completed Maths C (>SA) or equivalent.
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES
AND ENROL
CHEM1090 and PHYS1171 are necessary if you are planning on doing a university level chemistry or physics course
respectively and you did not complete high school level course.
Check Off
CHEM1090
MATH1050
First year engineering at UQ is a general foundation year. In second year, you
declare your Engineering plan (e.g. Mechanical & Materials, Electrical etc.).
Use this page like a checklist and
draft your semesters.
1. Complete ALL of Part A:
!
Mathematical Foundations = High School Maths C
Semester 1
Semester 1
*Not available if you have HA or higher in Maths C.
Physical Basis of Biological Systems = High School Physics
PHYS1171
*Not available if you have SA or higher in (Senior) Physics.
Semester 1 or 2
You will need EAIT Faculty permission to enrol in PHYS1171.
Semester 1
> Choosing courses is not simple! It requires careful planning.
Semester 2
> Attend an Advice Seminar and ask for help.
> DUAL DEGREES are even more difficult (see page 17).
ENGG1100
Engineering Design
Semester 1
ENGG1200
Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving
Semester 2
Calculus & Linear Algebra I
Semester 1 if you have done Maths C (>SA)
Prerequisite: Maths C or MATH1050
Semester 2 if you haven’t done Maths C
Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential
Equations
Semester 2 (or Summer Semester)
MATH1052
*Not available if you have SA or higher in Senior Chemistry.
WARNING
Check Off
MATH1051
Introductory Chemistry = High School (Senior) Chemistry
Prerequisite: Maths C or MATH1050
ENGG1100
1.
ENGG1200
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.
4.
4.
3. Select electives from Part C as applicable (See pages 10/11 for recommendations):
Check Off
BIOL1040
Cells to Organisms
Semester 2
CHEE1001
Principles of Biological Engineering
Semester 1 ONLY
2. Complete at least one of Part B:
Check Off
Chemistry - Energetics & Reactivity
Introduction to Electrical Systems
ENGG1300
ENGG1400
ENGG1500
Recommended Prerequisites: Maths C &
Senior Physics
Semester 1 or 2
Statics and Dynamics
Semester 1 if you have done Maths C (>SA)
Prerequisite: Maths C (>SA) or MATH1050
Semester 2 if you haven’t done Maths C
Engineering Thermodynamics
Recommended Prerequisite: Senior Physics or
PHYS1171
Semester 1 or 2
Prerequisite = knowledge and skills required before taking the next course. For example, you must have achieved greater
than a Sound (SA) in Maths C at high school (or equivalent) before you enrol in MATH1051.
!
International students are expected to maintain a full-time enrolment of 4 courses (#8) per semester and must
seek academic advice before any withdrawal.
CHEM1100
Prerequisite: Senior Chemistry
or CHEM1090
Semester 1 or 2
CSSE1001
Introduction to Software Engineering
Semester 1 or 2
ENGG1600
Research – The Big Issues
Semester 2 ONLY
ERTH1501
Earth Processes & Geological Materials
for Engineers
Semester 1 ONLY
Electromagnetism and Modern Physics
Semester 1 if you have done Physics and Maths C
Prerequisite: Senior Physics or PHYS1171
Semester 2 if you haven’t done Physics and Maths C
PHYS1002
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To get into a 2nd year engineering
discipline, you MUST have these
courses:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) First Year Program Guide 2015
Coloured squares represent a discipline-specific elective.
Recommended discipline-specific electives:
‘Undecided’ gives you the best flexibility if you don’t
know what you want yet.
1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1 and
ENGG1300 in Semester 2;
Undecided
Maths C:
Completed & Achieved greater than Sound
Maths C:
Not completed or Achieved Sound or less
ENGG1100
MATH1051
ENGG1400
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
ENGG1500
ENGG1300
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1300
ENGG1500
Chemical including:
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
ENGG1400
+ Biological
Chemical - Chemical & Materials - Chemical & Metallurgical
Chemical & Environmental - Chemical & Food (Minor)
Sem 1
ENGG1100
MATH1051
CHEM1100
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
Sem 1
ENGG1100
MATH1051
CHEM1100
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
ENGG1500
ENGG1500
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1500
CHEM1100
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
ENGG1100
MATH1050
CHEM1100
CHEE1001
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
ENGG1500
ENGG1400
2. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1 and
ENGG1500 in Semester2;
+ Food (minor)
3. Choose an elective from Part B – ENGG1300 or ENGG1400; otherwise
+ Materials
+ Metallurgy
ENGG1100
MATH1051
ENGG1400
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
Sem 1
ENGG1100
MATH1051
ENGG1300
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
CSSE1001
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1300
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
CSSE1001
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1300
CSSE1001
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
PHYS1002
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1300
CSSE1001
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
BIOL1040
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1300
CSSE1001
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
ENGG1400
Electrical
2. If you haven’t done High School Chemistry and want to do Civil + Environmental take
CHEM1090; otherwise
Civil including:
+ Environmental
+ Geotechnical
ENGG1100
MATH1051
ENGG1300
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
PHYS1002
CSSE1001
Electrical & Biomedical
Sem 1
ENGG1100
MATH1051
ENGG1300
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
BIOL1040
CSSE1001
ENGG1100
MATH1051
ENGG1300
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
ENGG1400
CSSE1001
Electrical
ENGG1100
MATH1051
ENGG1400
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
ENGG1300
ENGG1500
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1500
ENGG1300
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
ENGG1400
Mining – Mining & Geotechnical
Sem 1
ENGG1100
MATH1051
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
ENGG1400
ERTH1501
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ERTH1501
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
ENGG1400
Software
Sem 1
ENGG1100
MATH1051
Sem 2
ENGG1200
MATH1052
!
ENGG1300
CSSE1001
ENGG1100
MATH1050
ENGG1300
ENGG1200
MATH1051
MATH1052*
CSSE1001
*If you achieve a grade of 4 in MATH1050, we strongly recommend that you don’t attempt both MATH1051
and MATH1052 in Semester 2. Instead you can take MATH1052 in Summer Semester.
2. Take PHYS1002; otherwise
3. Choose ENGG1400
Electrical
& Computer
Mechanical - Mechanical & Aerospace - Mechanical & Materials
Sem 1
ERTH1501 is compulsory for Civil + Geotechnical – but can also take in 3rd year
ENGG1500 is compulsory for Civil + Environmental – but can also take in 3rd year
1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1, putting off
ENGG1300 until Semester 2; otherwise;
Mechatronic
Sem 1
3. Choose an elective from Part B or C.
Priority choices include: ENGG1500, ERTH1501 (Semester 1 only), CHEM1100
(Semester 1 only), CSSE1001
!
Electrical & Computer
Sem 1
4. Choose an elective from Part C –
ERTH1501 (Semester 1 only) is recommended for Chemical + Metallurical
CHEE1001 (Semester 1 only) is required for Chemical + Biological
1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171
Civil - Civil & Environmental - Civil & Geotechnical
Sem 1
1. If you haven’t done High School Chemistry take CHEM1090 in Semester 1 and take
CHEM1100 in Semester 2;
+ Environmental
Chemical & Biological
CHEE1001
2. If you haven’t done High School Chemistry take CHEM1090 in Semester 1 and
ENGG1300 in Semester 2; otherwise
3. Choose an elective from Part C
Undecided
Sem 1
Already know what you want to do?
These electives will give you a head start.
1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1, putting off
ENGG1300 until Semester 2; otherwise;
2. Choose INFS1200 (Introduction to Information Systems)
Electrical &
Biomedical;
Mechatronic
1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1, putting off
ENGG1300 until Semester 2; otherwise;
Mechanical
including:
1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1;
+ Aerospace
+ Materials
2. Choose PHYS1002
2. If you haven’t done High School Chemistry take CHEM1090 in Semester 1; otherwise
3. Choose an elective from Part C
1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1;
2. If you haven’t done High School Chemistry take CHEM1090 in Semester 1; otherwise
Mining including:
+ Geotechnical
3. Choose ENGG1300
ERTH1501 must be taken in Semester 1 of 1st year for Mining + Geotechnical
For Mining, it can be taken in Semester 1 or 2nd year
Software
1. Choose INFS1200 (Introduction to Information Systems) and/or MATH1061
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STEP 5
CLASS SIGN ON
1. Plan your class timetable.
How do I plan my course timetable?
Go to www.uq.edu.au/startingatuq/plan-your-class-timetable
Pro Tips:
> Use the UQ Timetable planner to help plan your semester before sign
on opens.
timetableplanner.app.uq.edu.au
> Have a second option/plan ready just in case your first choice is full.
2. Plan your timetable – set up a timetable template (i.e. Mon-Fri, 0800-1800)
a) Start with ENGG1100 (see page 6):
> Select a workshop (W01 or W02)
> Add a lecture stream (L01, L02 or L03)
> Choose your project
> Project A - P01, P02, P03, P04
> Project B - P05, P06, P07
> Project C - P08, P09, P10, P11
> Project D - P12, P13
> Include your seminar as applicable.
> Project A - S01
> Project B - S02
> Project C - S03
> Project D - No Seminar
Contact Hours
The course timetable shows
contact hours.
e.g. MATH1051 3L1T1P = 3h of
lectures + 1h tutorial + 1h of
practical.
STEP 6
Sessions
As there are over 1100 students in
the first year of the BE (Hons), we
offer some classes more than once.
In these cases, you need to choose:
> One series of lectures (L01 or L02);
> One tutorial group (T01, T02 or
T03 etc); and
> One laboratory or practical group
(P01, P02, or P03 etc).
For example, for ENGG1100 you
could choose:
•
L02 (Lecture stream 2)
•
P08 (Project C)
•
S03 (Project C Seminar)
•
W01 (Workshop 1)
PLAN AHEAD
Use a weekly schedule
1. Download one from the Internet or
MS Office.
2. Fill in the time slots with your
lectures, tutorials, practicals etc.
3. Fill in other fixed activities such
as meals, work, extracurricular
commitments, sleep, etc.
HOURS OF STUDY FOR EACH COURSE:
Course
Contact Time
(from course profile)
Study Time (10/12h per
course per week minus
contact time)
MATH1051
3L + 1T + 1P = 5h
10 -5 = 5
12 - 5 = 7
5 to 7h
4. Determine the amount of time
needed weekly to study for
each class and make sure you
allocate this time.
Consider personal factors:
b) Add lectures, tutorials, etc. for courses that have only one stream.
These are only offered once.
> Time of day you are most alert
c) Select lecture streams first, then add in tutorials, practicals until your
timetable is clash free each week.
> Ability to concentrate on
a task
> Need for structure vs flexibility
d) Review your timetable week by week to ensure you are clash free for
each class.
Remember:
> 30-50 minutes is the maximum amount of time most people can
concentrate before needing a 5-10 minute break
3. What if my chosen sign-on class is full?
a) Check your timetable for alternatives and/or seek further assistance at a
Timetable Advice drop in session (see page 4).
b) Email the course coordinator with your request (link at bottom of sign on
page). Ensure you include your name, student number, reasons for your
request, and possible alternatives. Try to provide at least two options.
4. Check your student emails regularly to ensure you are up to date with
course sign on dates/times.
> Approximately 90% of new information is forgotten within 24 hours
unless it is reviewed
Further details regarding
electronic sign on, go to:
www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/
electronic-sign-on
> Reviewing old information immediately before new learning is to take
place helps establish a connection between the two and thus
significantly improves retention
> Re-learning takes less time than initial learning and is less likely to be
forgotten
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FAQS FOR 1ST YEAR
FYELC
What is the FYELC?
First Year Engineering Learning Centre (50-C201) = space for you.
See: www.eait.uq.edu.au/first-year-learning-centre
Can I eat and drink in the
FYELC?
Yes – but you are expected to keep the place clean and tidy.
What else can I do in the
FYELC?
> Access dedicated FYELC tutors when you need assistance with first year
Engineering courses. Tutors cover multiple engineering disciplines and are
available:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Weeks 2-13 including SWOT Vac
> Meet your first year engineering Mentor’s (Weeks 1 - 4 inclusive)
> Borrow a laptop (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm)
> Book the FYELC Presentation room (Monday - Friday)
> Book the FYELC Booths (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm)
> Arrange first year academic advisor appointments with Prof. John Simmons
(Monday and Wednesday)
> Heat up your lunch, refill your water bottle
> Find out about the latest engineering events
What happens if I don’t turn up?
You will need to catch up; talk to your peers and look on Blackboard for
what you’ve missed. If it’s a compulsory session, you can lose marks for not
attending. Contact your course coordinator via email for assistance.
> Blackboard – learn.uq.edu.au
> Contacts – www.uq.edu.au/contacts
Where do I hand in my
assignments?
Read the course profile: some submissions will be to the tutor, some online,
and some will need a cover sheet from www.eng.uq.edu.au/coversheets/ for
submission to the EAIT Faculty Assignment Centre chute (50-S203, opposite
the FYELC).
What if my assignment is late?
There are only two allowable reasons: Medical (medical certificate required) and
exceptional circumstances. Contact your course coordinator to discuss – the
earlier the better. Extensions are easier to get if you enquire before the due date.
Do I need to have my own
laptop?
You can borrow a laptop in the FYELC from 9:00am - 4:00pm, but you cannot
take it outside the FYELC. Ensure you have a USB flash drive clearly labelled with
your student ID to store your work.
For further EAIT Student IT Resource information, go to:
student.eait.uq.edu.au
What calculator can I use?
Tips
Work
We recommend <10h/wk paid work for full time students.
Student Email
Check your student emails regularly to ensure you are up to date.
How should I manage my time?
> Ensure you read dates carefully as not all practicals/seminars are weekly.
> Each course in Engineering at UQ expects you to do about 10 to 12 hours
per week, including contact time. For example, for MATH1051 there are three
1 hour lectures, 1 hour tutorial and a 1 hour practical each week leaving 5-7
hours of study.
> Allow 2 hours for every hour of face-to-face contact.
> Manage your time effectively and put together a semester and weekly schedule.
> Start each course by understanding the requirements and how the course is
structured, what are the learning resources, what are the assessments and
when are they due? Course profiles: www.uq.edu.au/study
> BE ACTIVE! Attend all lectures, practicals and tutorials - checkout Facebook
groups for your courses – participate in learning activities - practise problems revise and review your work. And if in doubt, ask!
> Utilise all of the learning resources available to you, such as:
> Course tutors
> FYELC tutors
> Online tutorials
> PASS classses
> Check out www.uq.edu.au/student-services/learning for Learning
Workshops on how to get the most of your studies, tackle assignments and
prepare for exams.
> For many engineering courses, you will need an approved nonprogrammable
calculator for use in exams. You will need to obtain an approval label from
Student Centre (JD Story Building, level 1) prior to the exam.
> Over 100 calculator models have been approved for use in exams (Casio FX82
range is preferred).
> More details on approved calculator models.
See: www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/exam-calculators
Semester 1 Critical Dates
2 March
Classes commence – YES, WE START IN WEEK 1!
13 March
Last day to add courses
31 March
Last day to drop courses without financial liability
30 April
Last day to drop courses without academic penalty
What can you expect from UQ
and what we expect of you:
The Student Charter sets out the
expectations you can hold for your
education and outlines what is
expected of you while studying:
www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/
the-student-charters
*Save your money and don’t carry on with courses you have ‘given up on’.
But you must formally withdraw:
> By the end of March so you aren’t charged $$ for the course
> By the end of April so you don’t lower your GPA
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Dual Degrees
STEP 7
Dual Degree programs give you the
opportunity to broaden your
education and experience. However
you will need to plan your degree in
full now so that things go smoothly.
READ UP ON MORE
INFORMATION
What’s a Major?
For your BE (Hons) (Bachelor of
Engineering (Honours)), you must
attain #64 (64 units). Most courses
are worth #2. If you do 4 courses a
semester, that’s #8 a semester, or
#16 a year, so the BE is a four year
program.
There are three methods of
specialisation in engineering (see
right).
You need to think carefully about your
choice, as it will affect the number
and type of electives you can select.
You should also read the BE Program
rules:
www.uq.edu.au/student/
ProgramRules2015/2015-Bachelorof-Engineering-Honours-2342.pdf
Major
(#50 of #64 from specified list)
Dual Major*
(#60 from a specified list*)
> Chemical
> Chemical + Biological
> Civil
> Chemical + Environmental
> Electrical (#52)
> Chemical + Materials
> Mechanical
> Chemical + Metallurgical
> Mining
> Civil + Environmental
> Software (#52)
> Civil + Geotechnical
> Electrical + Biomedical
Extended Major*
(#60 of #64 from specified list)
> Chemical
> Civil
> Electrical
Think about enrolling in the Bachelor
of Engineering (Honours)/Master of
Engineering(BE(Hons)/ME).
Go to:
www.eait.uq.edu.au/be-me
> Electrical + Computer
> Mechanical + Aerospace
> Mechanical + Materials
> Mining
> Software
BE (Hons) / BA
BE (Hons) /
BBioTech
BE (Hons) /
BBusMan
BE (Hons) / BCom
BE (Hons) / BEcon
BE (Hons) /
BInfTech
BE (Hons) / BSc*
Duration:
5.5 yrs
5.5 yrs
5.5 yrs
5.5 yrs
5 yrs
#88
#88
#88
#88
#80
#52 / #36
#56-62 /
#32-26
#62 / #18
Size of dual degree (units)
Major Type
Chemical
Chemical
& Environmental
Dual
Chemical & Materials
Dual
Chemical & Meallurgical
Dual
Extended
Dual
Civil & Geotechnical
Dual
Single
Extended
Electrical & Biomedical
Dual
Electrical & Computer
Dual
Single
Extended
Mechanical & Aerospace
Dual
Mechanical & Materials
Dual
Mechatronic
Extended
Mining
Mining & Geotechnical
Software
Allowable combinations:
Single
Civil & Environmental
Mechanical
#52 / #36
Extended
Dual
Electrical
#56 / #32
Single
Chemical & Biological
Civil
*Extended and Dual Majors have
specific requirements. Please visit
www.uq.edu.au/study for further
details.
Review your course list every semester. If in doubt, see an academic advisor.
Dual Degree:
> Mining + Geotechnical
> Mechanical
> Mechatronic
Interested in advanced
industry or research
placement?
Please refer to: www.eait.uq.edu.au/
be-dual-programs for further advice
and contact your first year academic
advisor (Yr1eng@uq.edu.au). To enrol
in a dual degree program, please
contact the EAIT Faculty Office:
admin@eait.uq.edu.au
!
BE (Hons) dual program students cannot do some courses. Specific restrictions apply to: ECON1050, ECON1310,
MGTS1201, and STAT1201 as these courses are covered
in the BE; you will NOT receive credit for them.
Single
Extended
Dual
Single
Extended
*Not all BSc majors are possible with all BE (Hons) majors. For further advice, see your academic advisor.
NOTE: Only with the BE /BSc can you still chose any BE (Hons) Major, Extended Major, Dual Major or Major with Minor.
BA = Bachelor of Arts
BBiotech = Bachelor of Biotechnology
BBusMan = Bachelor or Business Management BCom = Bachelor of Commerce
BEcon = Bachelor of Economics
BInfTech = Bachelor of Information Technology
BSc = Bachelor of Science
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Memberships and Student Societies
Professional bodies
Professional bodies support student members through Student Chapters.
These chapters provide career guidance, mentoring, and assistance in finding
vacation work and study resources. As a student member you may be eligible
for a variety of prestigious scholarships, awards and special funds.
Academic Advice
Full details of engineering academic
advisors can be located at:
www.eait.uq.edu.au/engacademic-advice
EAIT advisors are happy to answer
your questions and provide advice
on:
> Credit from previous study
> Late addition of a course
> Withdrawing from a program or
course
> Enrolling in more than #8 per
semester
> Deferred examinations
> Supplementary assessments
> Graduation assessment
> Unsatisfactory Academic Progress
and Show cause Applications
> Further information and application
forms can be located at
www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor
The UQ Engineering
Mentor Program
Going from high school to university
is a big step and we figure the best
person to help you with this transition
is a student who’s been there, done
that and is still wearing the t-shirt!
The UQ First Year Engineering
Learning Centre (FYELC) 50-C201
connects you with an engineering
student who will pass on his or her
knowledge and help you adjust to
university life.
The mentors can help with everything
from finding the cheapest textbooks
and tips for lectures to the social
side of university life and all that it
has to offer. Check the FYELC Tutor
Timetable (available in the FYELC
(50-C201) and www.facebook.com/
fyelc.uq) for further details.
Scholarships and Prizes
The University of Queensland offers
a number of scholarships.
Engineers Australia (EA)
Professionals Australia
Student Societies
> EA is the largest and most
respected representative body
for engineering in Australia. EA is
responsible for the accreditation of
engineering degrees and also for
the chartered status of professional
engineers. Student membership
is free; www.engineersaustralia.
org.au/membership.
> Professionals Australia focus on
issues that affect you in your
profession and represent more
than 25,000 professionals and
students across Australia.
www.professionalsaustralia.
org.au
UQ Engineering supports several
student clubs. Joining these
societies is a great way to meet
other students:
> The Institute of Chemical Engineers
(IChemE); www.icheme.org/
See www.uq.edu.au/study/
scholarships and www.eait.uq.edu.
au/engineering-scholarships for
details.
Young Engineers at the University of
Queensland (YEAUQ)
> YEAUQ organise several events
throughout the year, such as the
Engineering Careers Expo, and
networking events. YEAUQ aims
to help students establish useful
contacts within industry, paving the
way towards vacation work and
graduate employment;
www.yeauq.org.au
> Engineering Undergraduate Society
(EUS); www.uqeus.com.au/
> Civil Engineering Student
Association (CESA);
www.uqcesa.com/
> Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE);
www.ieee.org/
> Chemical and Environmental
Engineering Students Society
(ChESS);
www.facebook.com/chess.uq
> Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy (AsuIMM);
www.ausimm.com.au/
> Electrically Based Engineering
Students Society (EBESS);
uqebess.com/
> Australian Computer Society;
www.acs.org.au/
> Mining and Metallurgical
Association (MAMA);
www.uqmama.com/
> Mechanical Engineering Students
Society (MESS);
www.facebook.com/messuq
> Skirts in Engineering (Women in
Engineering);
www.facebook.com/uqskirts
>Women in Engineering www.eait.
uq.edu.au/women-in-engineering
(wie@eait.uq.edu.au)
Visit www.eait.uq.edu.au/eng-student-societies for more details.
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Equity and Diversity
The Respect DVD series has been
developed to raise awareness
regarding acceptable and
appropriate behaviour and can be
viewed on the Equity Office Website.
All students are asked to watch
these modules.
KEEP IN MIND
Compulsory BE (Hons)
Requirement
There is one extra-cirricular
compulsory requirement for the BE
(Hons): Engineering Professional
Practice (EPP).
In accordance with the accreditation
requirements of Engineers Australia,
you must complete 60 days of
professional engineering practice.
Of these 60 days, a minimum of 30
days must be carried out assisting
or under the immediate direction of a
professional engineer.
The EAIT Faculty provides an
industry placement coordinator
to assist in connecting EAIT
students with industry to facilitate
industry placements and can help
with Identifying and coordinating
compulsory BE (Hons)/ME project/
research/thesis placements and
accessing graduate, vacation and
intern positions.
For more details check:
www.facebook.com/groups/
EAITstudentplacements/
Alternatively please email:
studentplacements@eait.uq.edu.au
RESPECT DVD
www.uq.edu.au/equity/
respect-dvd
All students and staff are entitled
to work and study in an equitable
environment, free of discrimination
and harassment. The UQ Student
Charter provides a guide on
reasonable conduct and students’
responsibilities and expectations.
STUDENT CHARTER 3.60.01
ppl.app.uq.edu.au/
content/3.60.01-student-charter
Student Services provides
counselling, free support services,
and additional facilities for students
with a disability, illness or injury.
STUDENT SERVICES
www.uq.edu.au/
student-services
Studing overseas
Engineering students have an
opportunity to enhance their degree
by studying abroad for 1 or 2
semesters through the UQ Abroad
program.
UQ has partnerships with over 150
universities in 37 countries. Students
studying overseas remain enrolled at
UQ, continue to pay (or defer) fees
and earn credit towards their UQ
degree. No additional tuition fees are
paid to the host university.
If you need specific advice, you should
talk to one of the academic advisors
in your specialisation and visit the UQ
Abroad website:
www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad
The UQ Ally Program is a network of
staff who are supportive of lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender and
intersex staff and students.
Depending on your BE (Hons)
specialisation, and the university
you go to, you can take equivalent
compulsory courses, engineering
electives or other electives.
Most engineering students go on
exchange after they have completed
two years of study. Some overseas
universities require you to start at
a certain time of year and others
require you to stay for a whole year.
The timing is dependent on your BE
specialisation and the courses you
would like to take. Your academic
advisor can help you pick the right
courses.
UQ ALLY PROGRAM
www.uq.edu.au/equity/uq-allies
ALLY RESOURCES
www.uq.edu.au/equity/
ally-resources
UQ QUEER COLLECTIVE
www.facebook.com/
uqqc.StLucia
The Student Grievance Resolution
Policy outlines procedures for
resolving a range of issues which may
be of concern. If the grievance relates
to discrimination, harassment or
bullying, you can use the procedures
outlined in the Discrimination and
Harassment Policy and should also
consider contacting a Discrimination
and Harassment Contact Officer
(DHCO). DHCOs are specially
trained staff who provide information
regarding these procedures.
If you feel that you would like further
support, the UQ Union (Student
Union) is also available to assist and
advocate on your behalf.
UQ UNION
www.uqu.com.au/
#support-and-representation
Finally, as a student, there are
many ways you can help promote
an equitable and fair environment
where everyone feels valued, and
discrimination and harassment are
not welcome.
For example:
> Treat others with respect
> Value and celebrate difference
> Speak out if you witness unfair
treatment
> Take care not to tell jokes or make
comments that may offend
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DO YOU NEED HELP?
PERSONAL
ACADEMIC
UQ HEALTH SERVICES
www.uq.edu.au/healthservice
COURSES
GENERAL ADVICE
ADMINISTRATION
STUDENT SERVICES
www.uq.edu.au/student-services
DETAILS
FIRST YEAR ENQUIRIES
STUDENT ID CARD
FYELC (50-C201)
Yr1Eng@uq.edu.au
3346 7881
Prentice Building (42), Ground Floor
Take your offer letter and photo ID
First Year Academic Advisor appointments:
Prof. John Simmons
Yr1Eng@uq.edu.au
FEES/CALULATOR APPROVAL
> Lecturer
> Tutor
> Blackboard
> Course Profile
ASSESSMENT
Course Profile
www.courses.uq.edu.au
Emailing at UQ must be
professional. Always include your:
1. Full name
2. Student ID
3. Program and plan details
4. Contact number
FYELC Manager
Yr1Eng@uq.edu.au
Blackboard site
learn.uq.edu.au
EAIT Faculty Office 50-S204
enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
3365 4777
HELP
FYELC Tutor
0900-1500 in the FYELC (50-C201)
Weeks 2-13 of Semester 1 & 2 inc SWOTVAC
Student Centre
JD Story Building
(21D) Level 1
TIMETABLE ISSUES
Attend a FYELC Welcome and Advice Seminar
(see page 4)
Email Yr1eng@uq.edu.au (ENGG1100 only)
Email your course coordinator using the link in the
timetable page (SI-net)
Terminology Explained
BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
BE (Hons) Course List
The courses you have to pass in order to receive your degree. Specifies
compulsory and elective courses – www.uq.edu.au/study
Blackboard
Learning management system by UQ. Access via my.UQ under Elearning.
Contains assessment information, announcements, updates, some assignment
marks and discussion boards for each of your courses.
Course
Subject or class (e.g. ENGG1100, MATH1051).
Compulsory Course
Course that you must take (e.g. ENGG1100).
Discipline
Field of studies or specialisation within engineering (e.g. Civil Engineering).
Dual Degree or Dual Program
Combination of two UQ degrees taken at the same time. The BE (Hons) can be
taken with Arts, Biotechnology, Business Management, Commerce, Economics,
Information Technology or Science.
Dual Major
Combination of two fields within engineering (e.g. BE (Hons) with a dual major in
Mechanical and Materials Engineering).
Elective Course
A course you choose to complete. There’s a list for the BE (Hons) program. If
it’s not on the list, you’ll need permission from the Associate Dean (Academic).
adacademic@eait.uq.edu.au
Extended Major
Like a major, but with in-depth study. (e.g. BE (Hons) with an extended major
in Mining Engineering). An extended major requires #60, specifically in your
chosen field).
Major
A specialisation within engineering (e.g. BE (Hons) majoring in Electrical
Engineering with #50 of the #64 for the BE (Hons) coming from the Electrical
Engineering course list).
mySI-net
UQ’s online student enrolment system – www.sinet.uq.edu.au
Plan
mySI-net calls a discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering) a plan; you can declare
your plan online.
Prerequisite
A level of knowledge and skill you must have before participating in a course.
(e.g. You must have MATH1050 or Maths C before you do MATH1051).
Program
Your program is the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), unless you chose a dual
degree.
Units (#)
Most courses are 2 units (#2). A full time study load for a semester is #6 or
more, so that’s 3 or more courses. Most students do 4 courses, #8 in each
semester. International students must do #8.
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Faculty of Engineering,
Architecture and Information
Technology
Hawken Engineering Building (50)
Phone: +61 7 3365 4777
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Internet: www.eait.uq.edu.au
School of Chemical Engineering
Don Nicklin Building (74)
Phone: +61 7 3365 6195
Email: enquiries@chemeng.uq.edu.au
Internet: www.chemeng.uq.edu.au
School of Civil Engineering
Advanced Engineering Building (49)
Phone: +61 7 3365 3619
Email: enquires@civil.uq.edu.au
Internet: www.civil.uq.edu.au
School of Information Technology
and Electrical Engineering
General Purpose South Building (78)
Phone: +61 7 3365 2097
Email: enquiries@itee.uq.edu.au
Internet: www.itee.uq.edu.au
School of Mechanical and Mining
Engineering
Cert no.
CRICOS provider Number 00025B
Frank White Building (43)
Phone: +61 7 3365 3668
Email: enquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au
Internet: www.mechmining.uq.edu.au