Faculty of Engineering and
Information Technology
Faculty Welcome
(Engineering)
Autumn 2013
Rob Jarman
Director of Undergraduate
Engineering Programs
Prasanthi Hagare
Director of Postgraduate
Engineering Programs
Where to find course and
subject information
www.uts.edu.au
https://my.feit.uts.edu.au/myfeit
Reading your timetable
Lectures:
Lec1 01 Mon 09:00 90min CB01.04.06 28/2-11/4, 2/5-6/6
Labs &Tutorials:
Wks1 01 Wed 09:00 180 min CB10.02.312 28/2-11/4, 2/5-6/6
(Workshop)
Tut1 02 Wed 09:00 180 min CB10.02.311 28/2-11/4, 2/5-6/6
(Tutorial)
Cmp1 03 Wed 09:00 180 min CB10.02.313 28/2-11/4, 2/5-6/6
(Computer Lab)
STUDY MODE
S - Standard mode - generally 3 hours face to face/week
B – Block mode - generally 2 full days of lecture presentations 2 or 3
times a semester
D – Distance mode - you study the lecture material in your own time,
submitting deliverables as required.
TEACHING SESSIONS
Summer – a limited number of subjects will be available over summer
semester as electives for PG and UG Engineering and IT students
Winter - a very limited number of subjects will be available over
winter semester for PG IT students
Where to get help
Administrative support
Academic Support
English language support
Technical support
ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENROLMENT
Engineering - Student Centre
Building 1 Student Centre – Level 4
Enquiries: https://ask.uts.edu.au
Study Plan
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defines what subjects you need to complete in your course
pre-requisites must be completed first
electives afford diverse opportunities:
- Post graduate engineering subjects
- Subjects from other Faculties
- Exchange opportunities (combine travel overseas and study !)
Student
Centre
can assist
Credit recognition
•
needs to be resolved/completed in your first few weeks of this semester
Changes
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Eg. BE to BE (DipEngPrac) – Course transfer (ICT) application
Eg. Mechanical to Mechatronics – change of major (eRequest)
SPECIAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES
• Special Consideration – Student Centre
– http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/assessment/consideration.html
• Special Assessment Conditions – Student Centre
– http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/assessment/arrangements/index.htm
• Student Services Unit
– http://www.ssu.uts.edu.au/
– Orientation, UTS:HELPS, BUiLD, Global Exchange, In-Fusion
Festival, Peer Networks,
– Medical, counselors, financial advice, special needs, housing,
careers & employment, chaplaincy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
General IT assistance
https://servicedesk.uts.edu.au
Phone: ext. 2222
For Faculty-provided IT system, including computing
laboratories
feitservicedesk@uts.edu.au
Phone: ext. 7922 (9:00am to 5:00pm - Mon to Fri)
International Office (Building 2, level 7)
Beate Buckenmaier, Manager, International
Industry Partnering Unit (Building 2, level 7)
Internship positions, Graduate employment, Scholarships, Course
development and review
Learning & Design Centres
Building 1 (level 25) and Building 2 (level 6)
Drop-in – subject based learning resources, accessible to staff
Women in Engineering & IT
Located in Building 2, level 6, (inside LDC2)
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Problems within a subject
• Speak to your tutor
• Speak to your lecturer
• Speak to the Subject Coordinator
Problems (or advice) within a course
• Speak to the Course Coordinator
• Speak with the Program Director
CONTACTING ACADEMIC STAFF
Email
• Email address in the Student Guide, Subject outline and
the UTS online Directory
• Emails received after working hours will only be attended
to the following day
Appointments
• Appointment can be made with Academics
KEY DATES FOR AUTUMN 2013
> Last day to enrol/add new subjects for Autumn
Friday 8th March 2013
> Last day to withdraw from subjects for Autumn
Friday 28th March 2013
COMMUNICATION
Email – redirecting UTS email to other accounts
Email – clearing inboxes
UTS Online (specific subject)
MyFEIT: dedicated website for Engineering and IT
students http://my.feit.uts.edu.au/myfeit
Check your UTS email regularly!
ACCESS TO FACILITIES
CM05 – Haymarket
Library
CB04 – Science
CB10- Main IT
building
CB01 - Tower
CB02 – Main
Engineering building
Peer
Network
Lab access for Engineering students
Compulsory induction program
Complete the WHS (OHS) Induction on UTS-Online (refer to ‘My
Courses’ section)
https://online.uts.edu.au/webapps/login/
Get your pin number by visiting
http://pinaccess.uts.edu.au/spa/myspin
You should carry your Student ID card at all times.
General advice
• Ensure you are servicing your course; it’s not just about
passing subjects – you need to take the responsibility.
Investment ($, time, …). Be strategic (electives, internships,
meeting pre-req’s …)
• Know who to ask or what to do BEFORE things go wrong.
• Get changes in writing! (assessment criteria/requirements,
study plan…)
• We create learning environments to engage; how are you
demonstrating the skills, knowledge, abilities, graduate
attributes you are developing in the subject and course?
General advice
• Find the right balance – enjoy University - Study vs
Work vs Life
• Cope with change, be resilient, have a recovery
strategy. The University is a dynamic, non-linear
environment.
• Take opportunities that are available, overseas
exchange, BUiLD, scholarships, awards, competitions,
volunteer…
• Remember – we are here to help you, but also
remember the complexity of the University!
General advice
• UTS culture – academic expectations – how does this
compare with your previous academic environment
(local or international)
• Continuing study, returning to study, working + study +
life…
UTS: Engineering
Q&A