Name: Student #: Login: First Year Program Guide Bachelor of Engineering

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1 Name: Student #: Login: s First Year Program Guide 2012 Bachelor of Engineering

2 welcome to the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, The University of Queensland. Acting Vice Chancellor Executive Dean Associate Dean (Academic) Director, First Year Engineering Professor Deborah Terry Professor Graham Schaffer Professor Caroline Crosthwaite Associate Professor Lydia Kavanagh BA, PhD, FASSA, FAPS BSc, MSc, PhD, Grad. Cert. Ed., CPEng, FTSE BE(Hons), MEngSt, MSc BE (Hons), MEngSc, PhD, Grad. Cert. Higher Ed., MEAust First Year Engineering Manager Kamilla Wells First Year Engineering Learning Centre, Hawken Engineering Building 50-C201 Enquiries Officer Valerie Hutchinson First Year Engineering Learning Centre, Hawken Engineering Building 50-C201 Enquiries Officer Susan Morrison EAIT Faculty Reception, Hawken Engineering Building 50-S204 Enquiries Officer Sarah Gwynne EAIT Faculty Reception, Hawken Engineering Building 50-S204

3 What do i need to do? CHECKLIST Step 1 Fill in your diary Project Day Academic Advising Session Parents and Partners O-Week Compulsory Page 2 Step Step Step Step Step 6 Complete the Compulsory Quiz Choose your courses Choose your ENGG1100 project Plan your timetable & Sign-on for Classes Get ready for classes Semester 1 Critical Dates FAQs Plan Ahead Page 3 Page 4 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Step 7 Read up on more info What s a Major? Dual Degrees Additional BE Requirements Be Active The UQ Engineering Mentor Program Studying overseas & Academic Advice Scholarships & Prizes Membership and Student Societies Page 14 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 17 Page 18 Page 18 Equity and Diversity Page 19 Do you need help? Page 20 Terminology Explained Page 20 1

4 STEP 1 Fill in your diary COMPULSORY EVENTS January Jan/Feb February February February O-Week MON TUE WED THU FRI Drop in Session C201 Advice Seminar T Attend at least 1 of these THREE. Drop in Session C201 Advice Seminar T International Student Welcome T203 Drop in Session C201 Advice Seminar A UQ Centre Parents & Partners Evening T203 Market Day See the clubs and societies in the Great Court, get your student union diary Drop-in-session Get timetable planning advice tailored to your needs. Bring your timetable. Yr1 BE Advice Seminar An essential academic advice seminar followed by the opportunity to speak to an academic for specific advice. Project Day A UQ Centre Feb/Mar Classes Start Compulsory for International Students Only Parents and Partners evening 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 Advisers will also be available in the First Year Engineering Learning Centre (50-C201) to help with any queries. RSVP to Yr1Eng@uq.edu.au (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: 2

5 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. STEP 2 Get a head start - find out your strengths. Review the knowledge you need. 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. 1. Grab a pen and paper. 2. Go to - uq.edu.au/preparation 3. Log on using your UQ login and password and follow the prompts. 86% who completed the 2011 Quiz passed all their courses. 63% who completed last year s Quiz had a GPA > 5. GPA = Grade Point Average; 4 = pass Results are not used for assessment purposes. 3

6 STEP 3 CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WARNING Choosing courses is not simple! Plan your courses carefully. Come to an Advice Centre 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). Check off and draft your semester Complete all of Part A: ENGG1100 Engineering Design Semester 1 ENGG1200 Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving Semester 2 MATH1051 MATH1052 Calculus and Linear Algebra I Prerequisite: Maths C or MATH1050 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations Prerequisite: Maths C or MATH1050 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 at least one of Part B: 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 Math C at high school (or equivalent) greater than sound before you enrol in MATH

7 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 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. CHEM1090 Introductory Chemistry = High School Chemistry Semester 1 MATH1050 Mathematical Foundations = High School Maths C Semester 1 PHYS1171 Physical Basis of Biological Systems = High School Physics Semester 1 or Semester 2 Semester 1 ENGG 1100 Semester 2 ENGG Select electives from Part C as applicable: BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms Semester 1 or 2 CHEE1001 Principles of Biological Engineering Semester 1 ONLY CHEM1020 CSSE1001 ENGG1600 Chemistry - Energetics & Reactivity Pre-requisite: High School Chemistry or CHEM1090 Introduction to Software Engineering Introduction to Research Practices - The Big Issues Semester 1 (Preferred) or Semester 2 Semester 1 or 2 Semester 2 ONLY ERTH1501 Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers Semester 1 ONLY PHYS1002 Electromagnetism and Modern Physics Prerequisite: High School Physics or PHYS1171 Semester 1 if you have Physics Semester 2 if you don t have Physics Want help with electives? PTO 5

8 To get into a 2nd year engineering major, you must have these courses: Will you specialise early? Math C: Completed & Achieved greater than Sound Undecided Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 ENGG1300 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 ENGG1500 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1500 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENGG1400 Chemical - Chemical & Materials - Chemical & Metallurgical Chemical & Environmental - Chemical & Food Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 CHEM1020 ENGG1500 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1500 CHEM1020 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 Chemical & Biological Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 CHEM1020 CHEE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 CHEM1020 CHEE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1500 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENGG1500 Civil - Civil & Environmental - Civil & Geotechnical Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 ENGG1100 MATH1050 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENG1400 Electrical Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 Electrical & Aerospace Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 ENGG1400 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 CSSE1001 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENGG1400 Electrical & Biomedical Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 BIOL1040 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 BIOL1040 Electrical & Computer Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 PHYS1002 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 PHYS1002 Mechatronic Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1400 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENGG1400 Mechanical - Mechanical & Aerospace - Mechanical & Materials Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1500 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1300 ENGG1500 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENGG1400 Mining - Mining & Geotechnical Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1400 ERTH1501 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ERTH1501 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENGG1400 Software Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 Software Systems & Aerospace Undecided gives you the best flexibility if you don t know what you want yet. Math C: Not completed or Achieved Sound or less Sem 1 ENGG1100 MATH1051 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 ENGG1100 MATH1050 ENGG1300 CSSE1001 Sem 2 ENGG1200 MATH1052 ENGG1400 ENGG1200 MATH1051 MATH1052 ENGG Coloured squares represent a discipline-specific elective.

9 Already know what you want to do? These electives will give you a head start. Recommended disciplinespecific electives: Undecided Chemical including: + Biological (minor) + Environmental (minor) + Food (minor) + Materials + Metallurgy Civil including: + Environmental + Geotechnical Electrical Electrical + Computer Electrical + Aerospace; Electrical + Biomedical; Mechatronic Mechanical including: + Aerospace + Materials Mining including: + Geotechnical Software; Software Systems + Aerospace 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 and Metallurgy. CHEE1001 (Semester 1 only) is required for Chemical with Minor in Biology. 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 recommended for Civil + Geotechnical - can take in 3rd year. ENGG1500 is recommended for Civil + Environmental - can take in 3rd year. 1. If you haven t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1; 2. Take PHYS Choose ENGG If you haven t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1; 2. Choose INFS If you haven t done High School Physics take PHYS1171 in Semester 1; 2. Choose PHYS 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 ENGG 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 *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. 7

10 STEP 4 CHOOSE YOUR ENGG1100 PROJECT 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 different to 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 take the description offered below as a guide to what you might be doing. Project Engineering disciplines Design and build a: A Mechanical - Mechatronic - Electrical Automated, un-crewed water craft to recover - Computer - Software flood debris B Chemical - Environmental - Materials - Biological Water treatment system for a Vietnamese community (with Engineers Without Borders, a non-profit aid organisation). C Civil - Structural - Materials Deployable bridge for use in a disaster scenario D Mining - Mechanical Surface mining dragline There are two 1 hour lectures and a 3 hour afternoon project session each week for ENGG1100. Projects are offered on more than one afternoon to give you some flexibility with planning your timetable. If you are taking Project A, then the afternoon session is split between 1 hour on Tuesday (S) and 2 hours on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon (P1, P2, P3, or P4). S is only for students taking Project A. Project Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday A S (3-4 pm) P1 (2-4 pm) P2, P3 (2-4 pm) P4 (2-4 pm) All Project A students B P5 (2-5 pm) P6, P7 (2-5 pm) C P8 (2-5 pm) P9 (2-5 pm) P10 (2-5 pm) P11 (2-5 pm) D P12 (2-5 pm) P13 (2-5 pm) Pick your topic first (A, B, C or D) and then pick your project session group (P1, P2, P3 etc.) based on your tutorial groups for other courses. That way you can avoid clashes. You will need to sign on to a project group; check your student for sign-on date (usually the beginning of O-week). 8

11 PLAN YOUR TIMETABLE & SIGN-ON FOR CLASSES 1. Go to mysi-net DO NOT log in 2. Under Guest Links (LHS menu) select Course & Timetable Info STEP 5 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 Contact Hours The course timetable shows contact hours. E.g. ENGG1100 2L3P = 2 hours of lectures/ week + 3 hours of practical workshop/week. 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. 5. Check student s to find out when sign-on opens 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 group 9 (P9). If there is only one stream (L,T, P with no numbers) then there is only one session so you have no other choice. 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). 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. Further details regarding electronic sign on, can be found 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. 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. 9

12 STEP 6 get ready for classes SEMESTER 1 CRITICAL DATES Week MON TUE WED THU FRI Dates correct at printing. Confirm all assessment items when semester commences using the course profile found at Teaching Weeks 1 27 Feb 28 Feb 29 Feb 1 Mar 2 Mar 2 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar Last day to add courses; Fees due (paying upfront) 3 12 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar Assign 1 Items Due in your class - Tute Book 4 19 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar Items Due in Your Class - PIR - Logbook - Matlab - Assign - Super Tute 5 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar Last Day to drop course Review your enrolment. with-out financial liability Assign 2 Items Due in Your Class - Tute Book - Matlab - Logbook 6 2 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr Good Friday Items Due in Your Class - Matlab - Assign - Logbook BREAK 9 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 7 16 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr Mid Sem Exam Assign 3 Mid Sem Exam Items Due in Your Class - Tute Book - Matlab - Logbook 8 23 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr ANZAC Day Mid Sem Exam TBC Items Due in Your Class - Ethic Reflection - Logbook - Matlab - Assign 9 30 Apr 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May Last day to drop with - Assign 4 out academic penalty Items Due in Your Class - Build Milestone - Matlab 10 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May Labour Day Items Due in Your Class - Matlab - Assign May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May Assign 5 Investigation Items Due in Your Class - Matlab - Super Tute May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May Items Due in Your Class - Matlab - Assign - Logbook May 29 May 30 May 31 May 1 Jun Final Report 10 Items Due in Your Class 11 Jun Queen s B day - Demo Day SWOTVAC EXAMS 12th - 25th June ENGG1500 MATH1050 MATH1051 ENGG1400 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! Key: ENGG1500 ENGG1100 ENGG1400 MATH1050 MATH1051

13 FAQs FOR 1 ST YR ENGINEERING What is FYELC? What do I have to do to succeed? What happens if I don t turn up? How many sessions can I miss? Where do I hand in my assignments? What excuses work for late assignments? First Year Engineering Learning Centre = space for you BE ACTIVE! - Attend all lectures, practicals and tutorials - participate in learning activities - practice problems - revise and review your work. Read page 16 You will fall behind and need to catch-up. It s a compulsory session, you can lose marks for not attending. If you attend less than 60% of the sessions, 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 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. 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? 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 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. 11

14 PLAN AHEAD Using a weekly schedule effectively 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. Hours of Study for each course: Course Contact Time Study Time Which days? e.g. 3L + 1T + 1P 10-5 = 5 Mon pm MATH1051 = 5 hours 12-5 = 7 Wed am 5 to 7 hours Each course in Engineering at UQ expects about 10 to12 hours per week, including contact time. Fill in the table, right, 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. 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. Remember: > 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 Consider personal factors: > Time of day you are most alert > Need for structure vs. flexibility > Ability to concentrate on a task Begin each day by: > Reviewing the time chart > Determining specific tasks to be accomplished that day > Establishing priorities for their completion 12

15 WEEKLY SCHEDULE PHOTOCOPY ME Week of Monday through Sunday Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00 to 7:00am 7:00 to 8:00am 8:00 to 9:00am 9:00 to 10:00am 10:00 to 11:00am 11:00 to 12:00am 12:00 to 1:00pm 1:00 to 2:00pm 2:00 to 3:00pm 3:00 to 4:00pm 4:00 to 5:00pm 5:00 to 6:00pm 6:00 to 7:00pm 7:00 to 8:00pm 8:00 to 9:00pm 9:00 to 10:00pm 10:00 to 11:00pm 11:00 to 12:00pm 13

16 STEP 7 what s a major? Read up on more information Declare your plan in second semester via mysi-net. How to Specialise 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. You need to think carefully about your choice, as it will affect the number and type of electives you can select. Major* #50 of #64 from specified list > Chemical > Civil > Electrical > Mechanical > Mining > Software Extended Major #60 of #64 from specified list > Chemical > Civil > Electrical > Mechanical > Mechatronic > Mining > Software Major + Minor Chemical Engineering Only Extra #10 added to major > Chemical + Biological > Chemical + Environmental > Chemical + Food Dual Major #54-#60 from a specified list* > Chemical + Materials > Chemical + Metallurgical > Civil + Environmental > Civil + Geotechnical > Mechanical + Aerospace > Mechanical + Materials > Mining + Geotechnical > Software Systems + Aerospace > Electrical + Aerospace > Electrical + Biological > Electrical + Computer * These Extended Majors and Dual Majors have specific rules - look up to find out more. DUAL DEGREES Dual Degree programs give you the opportunity to broaden your education and experience. To enrol in a dual degree program, please contact the EAIT Faculty Office. Only with BE/BSc: can you still chose a major, extended major, major with minor or dual major. BE/BA BE/BBioTech BE/BBusMan BE/BCom BE/BEcon BE/BInfTech BE/BSc Major/ #56/#32 #52/#36 #52/#36 #52/#36 #52/#36 #56/#32 #62/#18 Extended Major Chemical p p p p p p p Civil p X p p p p p Electrical p X p p p p p Mechanical p X p p p p p Mechatronic X X X X X X p Mining p X p p p p p Software p X p p p X p 14 BA = Bachelor of Arts BBusMan = Bachelor or Business Management, BEcon = Bachelor of Economics BSc = Bachelor of Science BBioTech = Bachelor of Biotechnology BCom = Bachelor of Commerce BInfTech = Bachelor of Information Technology Review your course list every semester. If in doubt see an academic advisor.

17 compulsory BE REQUIREMENTS 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 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 for more details. Start looking early and don t give up. Interested in advanced industry or research placement? Think about enrolling in the BE/ME Bachelor/Master of Engineering. Go to 15

18 SUGGESTIONS FOR ENGINEERING AT UQ BE ACTIVE! Join a mentor group - yr1eng@uq.edu.au to be part of this program: make friends and learn about engineering at UQ from last year s first 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: Manage your time effectively - put together both a semester and weekly schedule (see pages 11 and 12). Check out 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. 16

19 The UQ Engineering Mentor Program 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 . If you would like to be a part of this program, Yr1Eng@uq.edu.au 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. Studying Overseas 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 adviser can help you pick the right courses. If you need specific advice, you should talk to one of the academic advisers in your specialisation and visit the UQ Abroad website: Academic Advice Full details of all academic advisers can be located at We 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 > Program or specialisation changes > Graduation assessment > Unsatisfactory Academic Progress and Show Cause Applications. Further information and application forms can be located at Like the sound of travelling to France? Check out uq.edu.au/ecoles-centrales. 17

20 Scholarships and Prizes The University of Queensland offers a number of scholarships. See and for details. Memberships AND Student Societies 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 professional engineers. Student membership is free; you can download an application from 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 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 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 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. 18

21 EQUITY AND UQ 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 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 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 Student Services provides counselling, free support services, and additional facilities for students with a disability, illness or injury. STUDENT SERVICES 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 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 > Take care not to tell jokes or make comments that may offend 19

22 do you need help? Personal Medical Harassed Stressed UQ Health Services Student Services Your tutor, the lecturer, your tutors, the Course Profile Specific Course Course Profile Blackboard site blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au Assessment Details FYELC Tutor in FYELC Weeks 2-13 of Semester 1 & 2 Extra Help with Content and Assignments Latest First Year Updates terminology explained 20 BE BE Course List Blackboard Course Compulsory Course Discipline Dual Degree or Dual Program Dual Major Elective Course Extended Major Faculty 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)

23 Academic ing at UQ must be professional. Include your: 1. full name, 2. student ID, 3. program and plan details, and 4. day time contact number. Assessment Advice Administration Valerie Hutchinson FYELC OR Appointments for Academic Adviser Faculty Office 50-S204 Phone Calculator Approval Payment of Fees Student ID Card Timetable Issues Student Centre J D Story Building 21D, Level 1 Duhig Building 2, Level 2 Take your offer letter and photo id. ENGG1100 Project Stuff Project Leader, tutor, blackboard, FYELC Manager Yr1Eng@uq.edu.au 1. Try rebooting 2. Contact Valerie or Faculty office 3. the Course Coordinator using link on timetable page OR 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 - 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 Civil Engineering, School of Chemical 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. 21

24 Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Hawken Engineering Building Phone: admin@eait.uq.edu.au Internet: School of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Building Phone: enquiries@chemeng.uq.edu.au Internet: School of Civil Engineering Hawken Engineering Building Phone: enquires@civil.uq.edu.au Internet: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering General Purpose South Building Phone: enquiries@itee.uq.edu.au Internet: School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering Mansergh Shaw Building Phone: enquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au Internet: Printed on Recycled Paper