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BACHELOR OF

ENGINEERING

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to the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information

Technology, The University of Queensland.

Executive Dean Professor Graham Schaffer

BSc, MSc, PhD, Grad. Cert. Ed., CPEng, FTSE

1st Year Advisor Emeritus Professor John Simmons

AM, FTSE, HonFIEAust, CPEng Associate Dean (Academic)

Professor Caroline Crosthwaite BE(Hons), MEngSt, MSc

Director, 1st Year Engineering ENGG1100 Coordinator Associate Professor Lydia Kavanagh

BE (Hons), MEngSc, PhD, Grad. Cert. Higher Ed., MEAust

WELCOME

Enquiries Officer Valerie Hutchinson Enquiries Officer Susan Morrison ENGG1200 Coordinator Asscociate Professor Carl Reidesma ENGG1300 Coordinator Professor Neil Bergmann ENGG1400 Coordinator Dr Liza O’Moore ENGG1500 Coordinator Associate Professor Tony Howes

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FILL IN YOUR DIARY

COMPLETE THE

COMPULSORY

QUIZ

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES

CHOOSE YOUR ENGG1100 PROJECT

CLASS SIGN ON

GET READY FOR CLASSES

READ UP ON MORE INFO

Project Day

Academic Advising Session Parents and Partners Evening O-Week Activities

What’s a Major? Dual Degrees

Compulsory BE Requirements Be Active

The UQ Engineering Mentor Program Studying overseas & Academic Advice Scholarships & Prizes

Membership & Student Societies

EQUITY &

DIVERSITY

DO YOU NEED

HELP?

TERMINOLOGY

EXPLAINED

Semester 1 Critical Dates FAQs Plan Ahead

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STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

STEP 6

STEP 7

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Thursday 24 Jan BE - Timetable Assistance and Advice (Drop in Sessions) BE - Advice Seminar 9:00am-12:00pm 50 C201 FYELC 10:00am - 12:00pm 50 T203

Wednesday 6 Feb BE - Timetable Assistance and Advice (Drop in Sessions) BE - Advice Seminar

9:00am-12:00pm 50 C201 FYELC 2:00pm - 4:00pm 50 T203

Wednesday 13 Feb BE - Timetable Assistance and Advice (Drop in Sessions) 9:00am-12:00pm 50 C201 FYELC

Monday 18 Feb BE - Timetable Assistance and Advice (Drop in Sessions)

EAIT International Students Welcome (Compulsory for International Students Only)

International First Year BE Students - Advice Seminar

9:00am-12:00pm 50 C201 FYELC 1:00pm - 2:00pm 50 T203 2:00pm - 3:00pm 50 C201 FYELC Tuesday 19 Feb BE - Timetable Assistance and Advice (Drop in Sessions)

Welcome and Advice Seminar

Parents and Partners Information Session BBQ

9:00am-12:00pm 50 C201 FYELC 2:00pm - 3:00pm UQ Centre, Exhibition Hall 5:00pm - 6:00pm 50 T105

3:30pm - 5:00pm 50 C207

Thursday 21 Feb First Year Students: Project Da

y

(Compulsory) 8:30am - 3:00pm UQ Centre, Exhibition Hall

EVENTS & ACADEMIC ADVICE

STEP

FILL IN YOUR DIARY

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You and your parents/partner are invited to join us for an informative

evening to meet engineering staff.

Beginning with the Advice Seminar from 2pm in the Exhibition Hall,

UQ Centre, we then follow with a tour of the campus. After a BBQ and

a chance to meet our student societies, there will be an information

seminar where the Academic Dean will give your family tips on how to

support you during your studies. Academic Advisors will also be

available in the Engineering Learning Centre Extension (50-C207) to

help with any queries.

RSVP to [email protected] (No RSVP, no food)

PROJECT DAY

COMPULSORY

You will need your

student ID card to

get in.

For information on the overall orientation program at UQ, go to Orientation Event Planner:

www.uq.edu.au/orientation.

2 PARENTS AND PARTNERS EVENING

ORIENTATION WEEK

DROP-IN SESSION

Get timetable advice tailored to

your needs. Bring your timetable.

BE ADVICE SEMINAR

An essential academic advice

seminar followed by the

opportunity to speak to an

academic for specific advice

ATTEND A

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DO THE COMPULSORY QUIZ

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 curriculum offered by domestic and international schools. This can mean that some students may have skills sets that require additional support to assist with their transition to university.

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.

GET A HEAD START -

FIND OUT YOUR STRENGTHS. REVIEW THE KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED.

For information on the overall orientation program at UQ, go to Orientation Event Planner:

www.uq.edu.au/orientation.

63% WHO COMPLETED LAST YEAR’S

QUIZ HAD A GPA > 5.

GPA = Grade Point Average; 4 = pass

The information gained through the Get Set Quiz is used in a number

of ways:

• The overall cohort knowledge is fed back to the first year lecturers so they can tailor their lectures to your overall knowledge;

• 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;

• You may also find that the information helps with selecting your courses.

STEP

2

Results are not used for assessment purposes.

86% WHO COMPLETED

THE 2011 QUIZ PASSED

ALL THEIR COURSES.

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CHOOSE YOUR COURSES

WARNING

Choosing courses is not simple!

Plan your courses carefully.

Come to an Advice Seminar and

ask for help.

First year engineering at UQ is a general

foundation year. You take courses depending on

what you’ve already done. Use this page like a

checklist and draft your semesters.

In second year, you will declare your Engineering

plan (e.g. Mechanical & Materials, or Electrical).

ENGG1100 ENGG1200 MATH1051

MATH1052

Engineering Design

Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving Calculus & Linear Algebra I

Prerequisite: Maths C or MATH1050 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations

Prerequisite: Maths C or MATH1050

Semester 1 Semester 2

Semester 1 if you have done Maths C (>SA) Semester 2 if you haven’t done Maths C Semester 2

More info on the bottom of page 7

Complete ALL of Part A:

ENGG1300

Introduction to Electrical Systems

Recommended Prerequisites: Maths C & Physics or equivalent ENGG1400

Statics and Dynamics

Prerequisite: Maths C or MATH1050 ENGG1500

Engineering Thermodynamics

Recommended Prerequisite: High School Physics or PHYS1171

Semester 1 or 2

Semester 1 if you have done Maths C (>SA) Semester 2 if you haven’t done Maths C

Semester 1 or 2

PREREQUISITE

= knowledge and skills required before taking the next course

E.g. you

must

have achieved greater than a Sound (SA) in Maths C at high school (or equivalent) before you enrol in MATH1051.

4 Complete at least one of Part B:

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BIOL1040 CHEE1001 CHEM1020 CSSE1001 ENGG1600 ERTH1501 PHYS1002 Cells to Organisms

Principles of Biological Engineering Chemistry - Energetics & Reactivity Pre-requisite: High School Chemistry or CHEM1090

Introduction to Software Engineering

Introduction to Research Practices - The Big Issues Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers

Electromagnetism & Modern Physics Prerequisite: High School Physics or PHYS1171 Semester 2 Semester 1 ONLY Semester 1 Semester 1 or 2 Semester 2 ONLY Semester 1 ONLY

Semester 1 if you have done Physics and Maths C Semester 2 if you haven’t done Physics and Maths C

You must complete MATH1050 if you haven’t done Maths C or equivalent. CHEM1090 and PHYS1171 are necessary if you are planning on doing a university level chemistry or physics course respectively and you didn’t do a high school level course .

Complete high school make-up courses from Part D if you

a) did not do them at high school or b) achieved sound or less

Check

off

Semester 2

ENGG 1 200

ENGG 1 100

Semester 1

Want help with electives? PTO

Introductory Chemistry = High School Chemistry Mathematical Foundations = High School Maths C

Physical Basis of Biological Systems = High School Physics CHEM1090 MATH1050 PHYS1171 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 or Semester 2

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Coloured squares represent a discipline-specific elective.

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1500 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* ENGG1400

Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 ENGG1300 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 ENGG1500

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052*

Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 CHEM1020 ENGG1500 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1500 CHEM1020

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1500 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* ENGG1500

Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 CHEM1020 CHEE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 CHEM1020 CHEE1001

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* ENG1400

Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 ENGG1100 MATH1050

Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 BIOL1040 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* BIOL1040

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 PHYS1002 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* PHYS1002

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1300 ENGG1500 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* ENGG1400 Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1500 CSSE1001

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1400 ENGG1500 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* ENGG1400 Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001

Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052* ENGG1400

Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 ERTH1501 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ERTH1501

Undecided

Chemical & Biological (Minor)

Chemical - Chemical & Materials - Chemical & Metallurgical

Chemical & Environmental (Minor) - Chemical & Food (Minor)

Civil - Civil & Environmental - Civil & Geotechnical

Electrical & Computer

Electrical

Electrical & Biomedical

Mechanical - Mechanical & Aerospace - Mechanical & Materials

Mechatronic

Mining - Mining & Geotechnical

Software

Maths C:

Completed & Achieved greater than Sound

*If you achieve a grade of 4 in MATH1050, we recommend that you don’t attempt both MATH1051

and MATH1052 in Semester 2. Instead you can take MATH1052 in Summer Semester.

6 TO GET INTO A 2ND YEAR ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE,

YOU MUST HAVE THESE COURSES:

Maths C:

Not completed or Achieved Sound or less

‘Undecided’ gives you the

best flexibility if you don’t

know what you want yet.

Will you specialise early?

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RECOMMENDED DISCIPLINE-

SPECIFIC ELECTIVES:

Undecided

Chemical including:

+ Biological (minor) + Environmental (minor) + Food (minor) + Materials + Metallurgy

Civil including:

+ Environmental + Geotechnical

Electrical

Electrical + Computer

Electrical + Biomedical;

Mechatronic

Mechanical including:

+ Aerospace + Materials

Mining including:

+ Geotechnical

Software

1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1 and ENGG1300 in Semester 2;

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.

1. If you haven’t done High School Chemistry take CHEM1090 in Semester 1 and take CHEM1020 in Semester 2;

2. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1 and ENGG1500 in Semester 2;

3. Choose an elective from Part B - ENGG1300 or ENGG1400; otherwise 4. Choose an elective from Part C -

ERTH1501 (Semester 1 only) is recommended for Chemical + Metallurgical CHEE1001 (Semester 1 only) is required for Chemical + Biological (Minor) 1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171;

2. If you haven’t done High School Chemistry and want to do Civil + Environmental take CHEM1090; otherwise

3. Choose an elective from Part B or C.

Priority choices include: ENGG1500, ERTH1501 (Semester 1 only), CHEM1020 (Semester 1 only), CSEE1001

ERTH1501 is required for Civil + Geotechnical - but can also take in 3rd year. ENGG1500 is required for Civil + Environmental - but can also take in 3rd year. 1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1; 2. Take PHYS1002; otherwise

3. Choose ENGG1400

1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1; otherwise 2. Choose INFS1200

1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1; otherwise 2. Choose PHYS1002

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; 3. Choose an elective from Part C

1. If you haven’t done High School Physics take PHYS1171;

2. If you haven’t High School Chemistry take CHEM1090 in Semester 1;

ERTH1501 must be taken in Semester 1 of 1st year for Mining + Geotechnical. For Mining, it can be taken in Semester 1 of 1st or 2nd year.

Choose INFS1200 and/or MATH1061

Already know what

you want to do?

These electives will

give you a head start.

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ENGG1100 (Engineering Design) is a foundation course for all engineering students. It is designed to introduce you to the way professional engineers think and work, so you will find it quite dif-ferent from your other courses. It is compulsory for all engineering students and is run in Semester 1 only.

You need to choose a project that is of interest to you; there are four projects and each incorporates different engineering disciplines. The actual projects are not yet confirmed so use the description below as a guide. For more detailed information about the projects and the ENGG1100 timetable,

visit www.eait.uq.edu.au/first-year-engineering-projects

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CHOOSE YOUR ENGG1100 PROJECT

PROJECT A -AUTOMATED MINE DETECTION

To avoid clashes, pick your topic first and then pick your tutorial groups for other courses. Some projects are

offered on more than one afternoon, which will give you some flexibility with planning your timetable. While

most students will get their first choice of project, if the project group is full, you will need to sign on to your

second or third choice. You need to sign on to a project group; check your

student email

for the sign-on

Practical Session P12 or P13 (3 hours/week) Disciplines

•

Mining

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3. Search for each of your courses

• Select correct semester

• Type in course code, click Search

• Check the box and hit Next Step

• Print out information

5. Check

student emails

to find

out when sign-on opens

Further details regarding electronic sign on, can be found

www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/electronic-sign-on.

2. Under Guest Links (LHS menu)

select

Course & Timetable Info

www.sinet.uq.edu.au

4. Plan your timetable

a. Set up a timetable template

(e.g. page 13)

b. Start with ENGG1100:

a. enter the lecture stream

b. enter your project choice

c. Add lectures, tutorials, etc. for

courses that have only one

stream.

d. Juggle lecture streams first,

then add in tutorials, practicals…

till your timetable works.

1. Go to mySI-net DO NOT log in

L = Lectures Typical learning scenario with Lecturer. Often a series of lectures are given across the week. P = Practicals In a lab, workshop, computer lab etc. T = Tutorials Learning sessions with tutors for problem solving, practice or group work

C = Contact Small group sessions sometimes for revision, quizzes or in a tutorial style.

W = Workshop Similar to a practical or contact session S = Seminar Quite often held once or twice in specific weeks I = IT Information Technology session in a PC or Mac lab.

What if my chosen sign-on class

is full?

1. Sign on to a class even if it’s not

preferred as soon as available

(it is easier to change when you’re

already signed on).

2. Email your course contact address

with your request (link at bottom of

sign on page). Include your name,

student number, reasons for your

request, and potential alternatives.

Remember - sometimes we can’t

accommodate your preferences.

Sessions

As there are around 1000 students in the first year of the BE, we offer some classes more than once. In these cases, you need to choose:

> One series of lectures (L1 or L2);

> One tutorial group (T1, T2, or T3 etc); and > One laboratory or practical group (P1, P2, or P3 etc).

For example, for ENGG1100 you may choose lecture stream 2 (L2), and project C (P9) and S3. If there is only one stream (L,T, P with no numbers) then there is only one session so you have no other choice.

Contact Hours

The course timetable shows contact hours. E.g. ENGG1100 2L3P = 2 hours of lectures/ week + 3 hours of practical workshop/week.

Avoid Clashes

It is up to you to manage the selection

so that you are clear of timetable clashes.

Read the dates carefully

(eg. not all seminars are weekly).

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10 STEP

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GET READY FOR CLASSES

Don’t carry on with any courses you have ‘given up on’. 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 Ask for advice!

*

International students are expected to maintain a fulltime enrolment of 8 subjects/semester and must seek academic advice before any withdrawal

Week Item Date

1 First Semester Classes Commence 25 February

2 Last day to add courses; Fees due (paying upfront) 8 March

3 Logbook; Tute book; Assignment 1

4 Logbook; PIR; Matlab; Assignment; Super Tute

5 Last day to drop courses without financial liability 31 March

Logbook; Tute book; Matlab; Assignment 2

6 Logbook; Matlab; Assignment

Break

7 Logbook; Tute book; Matlab; Mid Sem Exam; Assignment 3; Mid Sem Exam

8 Ethics Reflection; Logbook; Matlab; Assignment; Mid Sem Exam

9 Last day to drop courses without academic penalty 30 April

Build Milestone; Matlab; Assignment 4

10 Matlab; Assignment

11 Matlab; Super Tute; Assignment 5, Investigation

12 Matlab; Assignment

13 Final Report 31 May

Demonstration Day

SWOTVAC EXAMS 8 June - 22 June

ENGG1500 MATH1050 MATH1051 ENGG1400

SEMESTER 1 CRITICAL DATES

Key for

assessment

due dates:

ENGG1500 ENGG1100 ENGG1400 MATH1050 MATH1051

Printed prior to confirmation of Course profiles.

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What is FYELC?

What do I have to do to succeed?

What happens if I don’t turn up? How many classes can I miss? Where do I hand in my assignments?

What excuses work for late assignments?

How much study do I need to do outside class? Do I need to have my own laptop?

What calculator can I use?

Can I eat and drink in a lecture? Can I eat and drink in the library?

Can I eat and drink in the FYELC? What else can I do in the FYELC?

What is a course profile?

First Year Engineering Learning Centre = space for you www.eait.uq.edu.au/first-year-learning-centre

BE ACTIVE! -Attend all lectures, practicals and tutorials -checkout facebook - participate in learning activities - practice problems - revise and review your work. Read page 16

You will fall behind and need to catch-up. If it’s a compulsory session, you can lose marks for not attending.

If you attend less than 60% of the classes, you may as well withdraw - it’s highly likely you will fail.

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 Assignment Centre chute at 50-S203.

Medical reasons - generally you need to supply a medical certificate. Personal reasons - see the lecturer as soon as possible, well before the due date. Documentary evidence may be required.

You should do about 2 hours for every 1 hour of face-to-face contact. It depends on your courses. You can borrow a laptop in the FYELC, but you can’t take it away. It may be easier to get your work done for some courses, but wait until the end of first week before you make a decision. You should at least have a USB flash drive to store or transfer your work.

In 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. The most popular models are:

• Casio fx-82 (any variant)

• Casio fx-100AU

• Sharp EL-531 (several variants)

• Texas Instruments TI-30 (several variants)

More details on approved calculator models and obtaining an approval label can be found at www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/exam-calculators.

No. Lecture theatres are no-go zones for food or drink.

Yes - but only if it’s cold food that’s wrapped or in a closed container. You must not make a mess and you must clean up after yourself. Drinks must be in a covered container, i.e. with a lid.

Yes! The FYELC is a place for you to meet with your team to get group work done, or to ask a tutor for help. You still have to keep the place clean. You can:

Borrow a laptop, catch up with friends, book a meeting room, organise for academic advice, heat up your lunch, refill your water bottle, watch TV on the big screens, find out the latest engineering events or just chill.

Course profiles detail all the information you need to know about a course: what the assessment is, text books, contacts, timetable etc.

Go to www.courses.uq.edu.au

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1. Fill in the time slots with your lectures, tutorials, practicals etc. 2. Fill in other fixed activities such as meals, work, extracurricular commitments, sleep, etc.

We recommend <10hrs/wk paid work for full time students 3. Determine the amount of time needed weekly to study for each class and jot those hours down in the space provided.

Each course in Engineering at UQ expects about 10 to12 hours per week, including contact time. Fill in the table to work out how much study you need to do each week.

E.g. For MATH1051, there are three 1 hour lectures, a 1 hour tutorial, and a 1 hour practical each week. So there are five hours of contact time each week - 10 to 12 hours minus those 5 hours leaves 5 to 7 hours of study.

Use your timetable to work out which days are best for study and decide where to study: at the library, in the First Year Engineering Learning Centre (FYELC), at home... wherever you study best.

Remember:

> 30-50 minutes is the maximum amount of time most people can concentrate before needing a 5-10 minute break

> Approximately 90% of new information is forgotten within 24 hours unless it is reviewed

> 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

Hours of Study for each course:

Course Contact Time Study Time Which days? (from course profile)

3L + 1T + 1P 10 - 5 = 5 Mon pm MATH1051 = 5 hours 12 - 5 = 7 Wed am

5 to 7 hours

4. List other activities (exercising, socialising, personal care, housekeeping, etc.) and determine the amount of time (weekly) you want to devote to them.

5. Allocate specific time slots to both study and other activities. 6. Add in time each week for a “long term project” review (at least 30 minutes). Set up a Gantt chart, use Excel or a large wall calendar of the whole semester. Using page10, chart dates of course requirements needing long term planning. Use this weekly review to look at your calendar and determine specific activities you need to accomplish for that week.

7. Follow the completed chart for one week and then evaluate its effectiveness and appropriateness. Revise it as necessary; both at the end of week and periodically during the semester.

Using a weekly schedule effectively

Consider personal factors: > Time of day you are most alert > Need for structure vs. flexibility > Ability to concentrate on a task

12 PLAN AHEAD

Begin each day by: > Reviewing the time chart

> Determining specific tasks to be accomplished that day > Establishing priorities for their completion

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For your BE (Bachelor of Engineering), you must attain #64 (64units). 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 four methods of specialisation.

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

Only with BE/BSc: can you still

chose a major, extended major,

major with minor or dual major.

14 WHAT’S A MAJOR?

Declare your plan in second

semester via mySI-net.

Extended Major*

#60 of #64 from specified list > Chemical > Civil > Electrical > Mechanical > Mechatronic > Mining > Software Major

#50 of #64 from specified list > Chemical > Civil > Electrical > Mechanical > Mining > Software Dual Major

#54-#60 from a specified list* > Chemical + Materials > Chemical + Metallurgical > Civil + Environmental > Civil + Geotechnical > Mechanical + Aerospace > Mechanical + Materials > Mining + Geotechnical > Electrical + Biomedical > Electrical + Computer Major + Minor

Chemical Engineering Only Extra #10 added to major > Chemical + Biological > Chemical + Environmental > Chemical + Food

Extended Major

Review your course list

every semester. If in doubt

see an academic advisor.

STEP

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READ UP ON MORE INFORMATION

*These Extended Majors and Dual Majors have specific rules. Please visit www.uq.edu.au/study for further details.

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There are two extra-curricular requirements for

the BE; these are a compulsory part of the degree

1. First Aid

For Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, you must hold a current First Aid Certificate at the time you graduate. You need to present your original certificate to the EAIT Faculty Office for verification. We recommend; > UQ Sport St Lucia > Qld Ambulance Service > St John Ambulance Go to www.eait.uq.edu.au/be-first-aid-certificates to find out more details.

2. Engineering Professional Practice (EPP)

In accordance with the accreditation requirements of Engineers Australia, you must participate in 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.

Start looking for EPP Vacation Work as soon as you like. You may not get the full 60 days in one location.

Places to Look:

> Student Services Calendar for Showcase Events > UQ Career Hub

> Noticeboards in Hawken Engineering Building

> FYELC facebook or blackboard sites for Showcase Events > Take letters and your CV to companies on your own

accord - initiative is an attractive quality to potential employers. > Careers Fairs at UQ, the Convention Centre or other venues around Brisbane

> Your peers and mentors - they may know appropriate companies

Ensure you meet all the guidelines and requirements. Check

www.eait.uq.edu.au/engineering-industry-experience for more details.

Start looking early and don’t give up. BE/BA BE/BBioTech BE/BBusMan BE/BCom BE/BEcon BE/BInfTech BE/BSc

Interested in advanced industry or research placement?

Think about enrolling in the BE/ME Bachelor/Master

of Engineering. Go to www.eait.uq.edu.au/be-me

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SUGGESTIONS FOR

ENGINEERING AT UQ

_{Join a mentor group - Email}_{[email protected]}_{to be part of this}

program: make friends and learn about engineering at UQ from last year’s 1st years.

Start each course by understanding the requirements - how is the course structured, what are the learning resources, what are the assessments and when are they due? Use the Critical Dates on page 13 and check the course profile to find this information: www.uq.edu.au/study/.

Manage your time effectively - put together both a semester and weekly schedule (see pages 11 and 12).

Check out www.uq.edu.au/student-services/learning for Time Management Workshops.

Keep good notes - review and augment your notes - rewrite your notes so that they have more meaning for you - ensure that they are complete.

Use all the learning resources available - use the course tutors - use the FYELC tutors - use online tutorials - attend PASS sessions - go to lectures - participate in everything that is offered.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE - you must sit down and do the maths problems, work through the statics questions etc. -

if you haven’t tried and solved the problems yourself then you will not be able to do them in an exam situation. Looking over a problem and its solution is not good enough. You must work the solution and resist the urge to use ‘pre-fab’ answers from your friends or the web. (You can’t phone-a-friend or use Google in an exam.)

Study for exams at least one week in advance - go to review sessions - work through old exams - practice an old test with timing. In an exam - get there early with extra pens/ batteries etc. - read the paper through first (annotate with equations and 1st thoughts) - allot time for each question based on the weighting - make sure that you’ve seen all the questions - start with an easy question - if you get stuck move on and come back later - watch the time - never leave before time is up - use the extra time to review your answers.

With a big exam question - jot down all your notes for the marker - sketch a diagram and label it - write down the formula - check the result - if it doesn’t look right (e.g. wrong units, wrong order of magnitude, unexpected outcome) then write a note for the marker - if you are stuck describe how the problem is solved/ estimate the answer/ put down relevant knowledge and try and get some partial marks.

Seek help for any problems: personal, academic, or other - early, when you need it, and from the right people. Turn to the back cover for more details.

BE ACTIVE!

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Engineering students have the rewarding 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. Depending on your BE 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.

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.

Going from high school to university is a big step: there are new rules and expectations, the classes appear so big and impersonal, the work is much harder and you are in charge! We figured that the best people to help you with this transition would be last year’s 1st year students - they’ve been there, done that, and are still wearing the t-shirt.

The UQ engineering Mentor Program connects you with a 2nd year engineering student who can pass on his or her knowledge and help you adjust to university life. Each mentor is available for an hour each week in the First Year Engineering Learning Centre

(FYELC). This gives you the opportunity to both learn the ropes and connect with other 1st year students. Mentors can help with everything from finding the cheapest textbooks and giving you tips for lectures, to easing your way into the social side of uni life. The mentors will also be able to answer your questions by email. If you would like to be a part of this program, email [email protected] with the subject ‘Mentor Program’. We recommend that you sign up before Orientation Week (20-24 February) as mentors will be helping with Project Day (Thursday 23rd February). It’ll be a great chance to meet with them.

THE UQ ENGINEERING MENTOR PROGRAM

ACADEMIC ADVICE

> 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 > Program or specialisation changes > Graduation assessment

> Unsatisfactory Academic Progress and Show Cause Applications.

Further information and application forms can be located at www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor.

Full details of all academic advisors can be

located at

www.eait.uq.edu.au/eng-academic-advice.

We are happy to answer your questions and

provide advice on:

STUDYING OVERSEAS

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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. Student memberships are available for Engineers Australia and the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia (APESMA).

Other memberships apply for specific engineering majors including:

> The Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) > Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) > Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AsuIMM) > Australian Computer Society

Engineers Australia (EA) - Queensland Division

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 profes-sional engineers. Student membership is free; you can download an application from www.engineersaustralia.org.au/membership.

Young Engineers Queensland

This special interest group within EA focuses on the needs of members under the age of 30. Engineering students may benefit from careers and employment services, a network of professional contacts through local divisions, groups and technical society meetings and activities, and opportunities to meet and exchange information, experience and ideas.

Student membership is free; you can download an application from www.engineersaustralia.org.au/membership.

Young Engineers at the University of

Queensland (YEAUQ)

YEAUQ is the local student node of the EA. They organise several events throughout the year, such as the Engineering Careers Expo, and networking events. The YEAUQ aims to help students establish useful contacts within the industry, paving the way towards vacation work and graduate employment. Find out more from www.yeauq.org.au.

Student Societies

UQ Engineering supports several other student clubs and societies including:

> Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) > Civil Engineering Student Association (CESA)

> Chemical and Environmental Engineering Students Society (ChESS)

> Electrically Based Engineering Students Society (EBESS) > Mining and Metallurgical Association (MAMA)

> Mechanical Engineering Students Society (MESS) > Skirts in Engineering (Women in Engineering)

Visit www.eait.uq.edu.au/eng-student-societies for more details and catch up with them on market day during O-Week. Keep an ear out for the Club and Societies day held early in Semester 1 in the FYELC.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES

MEMBERSHIPS AND STUDENT SOCIETIES

The University of Queensland offers a number of scholarships.

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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 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.

RESPECT DVD www.uq.edu.au/equity/respect-dvd

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 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

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY @ UQ

MEMBERSHIPS AND STUDENT SOCIETIES

The UQ Ally Program is a network of staff who are supportive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex staff and students. UQ ALLY PROGRAM www.uq.edu.au/equity/uq-allies

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 instance:

> Treat others with respect > Value and celebrate difference

> Speak out if you witness unfair treatment

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DO YOU NEED HELP?

Bachelor of Engineering

The courses you have to pass in order to receive your degree. Specifies compulsory and elective courses Online education site used by UQ. Access via my.UQ under Elearning. Contains assessment information, announcements, updates, some assignment marks and discussion boards for each of your courses. Subject or class e.g. ENGG1100.

Course that you must take. Specific rules govern your degree.

Field of studies or specialisation within Engineering e.g. Civil Engineering.

Combination of two UQ degrees taken at the same time. The BE can be taken with Arts, Biotechnology, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Information Technology or Science.

Combination of two fields within Engineering e.g. BE with a dual major in Mechanical and Materials Engineering A course you choose to complete. There’s a list for the BE program. If it’s not on the list, you’ll need permission from the Associate Dean (Academic).

Like a major, but with in-depth study. E.g. BE with an extended major in Mining Engineering. An extended major requires #60, specifically in mining.

Organisational unit within UQ. The BE belongs to the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) BE BE Course List Blackboard Course Compulsory Course Discipline Dual Degree or Dual Program Dual Major Elective Course Extended Major Faculty

TERMINOLOGY EXPLAINED

Medical Harassed Stressed

UQ Health Services

www.uq.edu.au/healthservice www.uq.edu.au/student-services/Student Services

Course Profile www.courses.uq.edu.au

Blackboard site

blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au Your tutor, the lecturer, your tutors,

the Course Profile

FYELC Tutor

0900-1500 in FYELC Weeks 2-13 of Semester 1 & 2

Latest First Year Updates

Personal

Specific Course

Extra Help with Content and Assignments

Assessment Details

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Honours Major Minor mySI-net O-Week Plan Prerequisite Program School Units

Two meanings: In Engineering an award for good grades in all your BE courses. Some degree programs also a further year of study - focusing on research.

A specialisation within Engineering e.g. BE majoring in Electrical Engineering. Needs #50 of the #64 for the degree from the Electrical Engineering list.

Complementary area of specialisation in conjunction to a major comprising #10 extra. E.g. BE majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Food Engineering. Does not appear on your final testamur (certificate). UQ’s online student enrolment system - www.sinet.uq.edu.au

Orientation Week. Activities and information session to introduce new students to UQ. Helps with transition to university life. Held the week before classes start.

mySI-net calls a specialisation a plan; you can declare your plan online.

A level of knowledge and skill you must have before participating in a course. E.g. You must have MATH1052 before you do MATH2000.

Your program is the Bachelor of Engineering (BE), unless you chose a dual degree.

Administrative sub-unit of the Faculty. The Engineering schools are School of Chemical Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, and School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering.

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.

TERMINOLOGY EXPLAINED

ENGG1100 Project Stuff

Calculator Approval

Payment of Fees

Student ID Card

Timetable Issues

1. Try rebooting 2. Contact Valerie or Faculty office 3. Email the Course Coordinator using

link on timetable page

Duhig Building 2, Level 2 Take your offer letter

and photo id.

Emailing at UQ must be professional.

Include your:

1. full name,

2. student ID,

3. program and plan details, and

4. day time contact number.

Academic

Assessment Advice Administration

www.elearning.uq.edu.au/ OR www.facebook.com/pages/First-Year-Engineering-Learning-Centre

Valerie Hutchinson [email protected]

FYELC OR

Appointments for Academic Advisor Faculty Office 50-S204

[email protected] Phone 3365 4777

Student Centre JD Story Building 21D,

Level 1

Project Leader, tutor, blackboard, FYELC Manager [email protected]

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Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Hawken Engineering Building Phone: +61 7 3365 4777 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.eait.uq.edu.au

School of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Building Phone: +61 7 3365 6195

Email: [email protected] Internet: www.chemeng.uq.edu.au

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School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

Mansergh Shaw Building Phone: +61 7 3365 3668

Email: [email protected] Internet: www.mechmining.uq.edu.au

CRICOS provider Number 00025B School of Civil Engineering

Hawken Engineering Building Phone: +61 7 3365 3619 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.civil.uq.edu.au

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

General Purpose South Building Phone: +61 7 3365 2097 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.itee.uq.edu.au