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When does Uni start? Unit Contact Hours: A unit generally has 3 – 4 contact hours per week. This may be a combination of lectures and tutorials/ studios or laboratories. Study Costs:
EnrollingCan I change my primary major within my course? You can apply to change your primary major upon completion of one semester of full-time study. To apply to change your primary major you use an CM Form. Can I change my course? If you wish to change to another course within BEE, you need to fill out a QUT R/I Form (or an F Form if you are an international student). If you wish to change to another course outside BEE, you will need to re-apply through QTAC. How do I know which units to enrol in? Your course summary sheet outlines which units you should undertake. This can be found by going to your personal profile on QUT Virtual. When choosing units you should always check the semester in which the unit is offered as well as the timetable Can I do a second major? Your course summary sheet outlines the second major or minors options available under your primary major. In BEE each course and primary major has rules around the offering of second majors, refer to your course summary sheet for more infomation. This is due to the professional nature of the courses. In BEE a second major is a defined group of 8 units. For information on Major Offerings refer to the BEE website. How many second majors can I do? In BEE you can only undertake one second major or two minors if elligible. Please refer to your Course Summary Sheet. Can I do a minor? Your course summary sheet outlines the second major or minors options available under your primary major. In BEE each course and primary majors has rules around the offering of minors, refer to your course summary sheet for more information. This is due to the professional nature of the courses. In BEE a minor is a defined group of 4 units. For information on Minor Offerings refer to the BEE website. How many minors can I do? Depending upon the rules around your course and your primary major you may choose two minors instead of a second major. You must check your Course Summary Sheet to see what you are eligible to undertake.
How many second majors and minors can I do? You may be able to undertake either a second major or two minors. You cannot do both and you must check your course summary sheet to ensure there are not other special arrangements for your course and your major. These special arrangements are due to the professional nature of your course. How many subjects do I have to undertake to make me eligible for Youth Allowance/Austudy? Can I change from full-time to part-time, or part-time to full-time? Enrolling in 1-2 units a semester makes you a part time student; 3-4 units a semester is a full-time work load. Please note that some course are only structured for a full-time work load. Once you have entered your enrolment on QUT Virtual the system will automatically update your enrolment status. If you are receiving Centrelink payments you are required to maintain a full-time enrolment. International students on student Visas have additional requirements around course progression. Contact International Student Services for more information.
Can I take more than four units in a semester? This is referred to as ‘overloading’. Students in their first year are not permitted to undertake an overload. If, in subsequent years of your study you wish to consider undertaking an overload you must consult with your Course Coordinator or Subject Area Coordinator. Students in double degrees may be required to take an overload as standard enrolment progression. What does GP, CA, KG, CB mean? QUT has four campuses: Gardens Point (GP), Carseldine (CA), Kelvin Grove (KG) and Caboolture (CB). When you are selecting enrolment you should ensure that you know at which campus the unit will be taught and assessed. You need to be aware of this when enrolling in second Majors or Minors from Faculties other than Built Environment and Engineering. Can I take a break from my degree? Domestic students who have completed a semester of study are automatically eligible for up to a year of Leave of Absence. Leave of Absence is permitted for International Students only under medical grounds or exceptional compassionate circumstances. International students must seek advice from Student Centres before submitting an application for a leave of absence. Can I study units at another university and have them count towards my QUT degree? Cross-institutional study is available to students. Students must have prior approval from their Course Coordinator. Can I take units over the summer program? BEE offers a limited number of units for enrolment over the Summer Program. Enrolment for summer units is the same as for regular semesters, i.e. through your student profile on QUT Virtual. Can I apply for credit / RPL / advanced standing from my previous course? If you have prior study in a recognised diploma or degree you are eligible to apply for credit by submitting an Application for Advanced Standing (AS) Form along with an official transcript and unit outlines of the subject you studied. Note: It can take from 4-8 weeks to process applications, depending on the application. How do I complete my enrolment form if I have applied for advanced standing (academic credit) but haven't been notified that it is approved or rejected? I have transferred from another course and I can't see any advanced standing (academic credit) on my enrolment. why?
Can I enrol in different units to the ones listed on my course summary sheet? You should not enrol in units that are not listed under your primary major on your course summary sheet. Can I enrol in an advanced unit without first completing the pre-requisite? Can I take the pre-requisite unit and the more advanced unit in the same semester? No. In BEE we use the term “assumed knowledge” in relation to pre-requisites. Pre-requisite Units are designed as a stepping stone to the advanced unit. The basic information in the first unit is needed to pass a unit at the next level. My unit outline says this unit is ‘incompatible’ with another unit. What does this mean? Incompatible units may not be taken in the same course. Incompatible units are generally where a unit changes its unit code and title; however. the content in the new unit code remains the same or is very similar to that of the content in the old code, it is therefore not necessary to include the unit in the course again. Can I study a postgraduate unit? No. Bachelor students are only permitted to enrol in undergraduate units without prior approval from their Course or Subject Area Coordinator. Undergraduate units have codes ending in “B” – e.g. CNB101 Construction 1. I want to alter my enrolment. How do I do it? You can alter your enrolment through QUT Virtual so long as you have not passed the Final Dates for alteration of enrolment. I have been unsuccessful in passing a unit. What do I do? I've been put on probation. What does this mean? If you are having difficulty with your academic study you should discuss this with your Course or Subject Area Coordinator as early in the year as possible to discuss options and to avoid exclusion from the course. I've been excluded from my course. What does this mean? Assessment / Assignments
What is a Unit Outline and where do I find it? How do I hand in assignments? All assignments must be submitted 15 minutes prior to the closing hours of the QUT Student Computing Helpdesks. The computer assignment system will not accept submissions after these times. Further details are available on How to Submit BEE Written Assignments. What happens if I am late in submitting an assignment? It seems my assignment has been lost, what should I do? You need to contact your unit coordinator in order to inform them of your loss. You may need to provide proof that you handed in the assignment. I am having difficulty in understanding what I need to do for my assignment. who should I see? If you are not sure of the format you should use for your written assignment, refer to the on-line information in QUT Cite|Write. What is QUT Cite|Write? How do I get a copy? In February 2008, QUT will release QUT Cite|Write, the new University-wide referencing, citing and writing guide. The new guide will enhance useability and access for students to information about citing, referencing and writing academically at QUT. It will also promote application of standard principles of referencing and academic writing for students during their study. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: This product will replace "The Written Assignment". QUT Cite|Write will be freely available to all commencing students. Continuing students will be able to access/print the guide online, or purchase a copy from the QUT Bookshop.
Your unit coordinator or tutor will explain the process to be used. Group assessment items are not always submitted through Assignment Minder. What if I am given a mark for an assignment or examination with which I disagree? My unit outline tells me there are heavy penalties for Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism? Please explain what this means. Plagiarism means that ideas, not your own are used in an assignment without proper reference to their source. In short, plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work as if you created and wrote it yourself. Refer to: QUT Manual of Policies and Procedures (MoPP) Policy C/9.3 “Procedures for Academic Dishonesty” QUT Student Rule # 29 “Academic Dishonesty” . Examinations
Where can I get information about my examination timetable? What do I do if I have a problem with my end of semester exam timetable? I may be out of town during the exam period. Will this be a problem? Will all my examination assessment be held during the QUT central examination timetable period?
I’ve been ill or experienced other problems that, while I am able to sit my exams, I feel will this has affected my ability to study for them. Who should I make aware of this? You may be eligible for special consideration. An application for Special Consideration needs to be submitted prior to or within three working days before the exam / assessment is due. You will need to include:
I live overseas and I want to go back to my home country as soon as the exam period is over. Is this o.k? You should make arrangements to return home once the entire examination period is over. If you are in your final year (i.e. you have 96 credit points or less remaining to pass in your course), you should remain in Brisbane until after the release of your results. You may be eligible to sit for a supplementary exam, which are offered only in Brisbane. What is a supplementary exam? Please refer to the QUT policy on Supplementary Examinations. ResultsHow are final grades calculated and what are the standard parameters? Final grades are awarded to all enrolled students at the end of each semester. The grades are awarded as below: 7 – high distinction 6 – distinction 5 - credit 4 – pass 3 – low pass S – Satisfactory (where approved for use) 2 – Fail S2 – Fail Supplementary 1 - Low Fail K – Withdrawn – Failure U - Unsatisfactory (where approved for use) Other results may be shown as E - Exempt W - Withdrawn. There are standard result parameters for the above grades, but these may be changed at the discretion of the Faculty’s Executive Dean. Standard result Parameters are as follows: 7 – HD – 85% to 100% 6 – D - 75% to 84% 5 - C - 65% to 74% 4 - P - 50% to 64% 3 - Low Pass – 47% to 49% 1 - Low Fail – 1% to 24% One of my units has no grade, but shows an “A”. What does this mean? This means the result is unavailable at the time of publication, and that a result will be issued once available. Contact your unit coordinator for more information. Other unfinalised results may be shown as: SA – Supplementary Assessment. Student is to undertake further assessment. DA – Deferred Assessment. Student is to undertake assessment at a later date. T – Assessment continuous. Studies extend over more than one teaching period. I see that 3 is classified as a ‘low pass’, Can I get all 3’s for my units and still graduate from the course? Students enrolled in BEE courses may graduate with a maximum of 12.5% total credit point grades of 3. If you have exceeded the limit of grades of 3 allowed under your course, you should seek advice from your Course Coordinator or Subject Area Coordinator. Under usual circumstances, you will need to re-enrol in units in order to meet the maximum total of 3’s allowed. When are my semester’s results available, and how do I find out about them? I went to QUT Virtual and found I could not access my personal profile to find out my results. why would this be? You may have been sanctioned. This happens if you have not paid fees, returned Faculty equipment or not returned library items. You need to find out what the sanction is and rectify it, then your personal profile will be available once more. QUT staff will not provide you with details of your results while there is a sanction I thought I would receive a higher grade for my unit. What do I need to do to action a review of my paper / grade? Your first step should be to make an appointment to see your lecturer / unit coordinator in order to discuss the relevant pieces of assessment. If, after this, you feel there has been an error in the marking of your work that can not be resolved directly with your unit coordinator then you should submit a Review of Grade (RG) Form to the Student Centre. Note: This submission must be completed within two weeks of the release of grades. More information on Review of Grade. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the Review of Grade you may take further action in accordance with Student Rule 8.46 Review of Grades & Academic Rulings. What does Grade Point Average mean? I did badly during the year and my results show I’ve failed units. What will happen?
TimetableWhere can I find class timetables? The complete list of class timetables can be found on the QUT Virtual Class and Exam Timetables page. You can use the class timetable search option to find times for the subjects in which you are not enrolled. When is the timetable released? QUT prepares its timetable a semester in advance, and publishes it on Virtual at the beginning of Week 11 for the upcoming Semester. Do lectures and tutorials always begin in week 1? Will there be night classes? Who will be lecturing? I have a timetable clash with my lectures. What do I do? Clashes of Lectures should not occur. If you believe you have a clash email BEE Student Services as soon as possible. If you are taking a non-standard programme, your clash may not be able to be resolved. I find that I have a clash with a compulsory unit and the one I’ve chosen to do as part of my second Major (or minor). Who should I see to organise an alternate program? First make sure that there is no other unit in your chosen second Major (or minor) that will fit better into your timetable. If you have no options, contact your Course Coordinator. They may be able to recommend an alternate program. If not, you will need to change your choice of second Major (or minor).
Class allocationsHow do I arrange my class timetable? Note: Not all Faculty of BEE units use the Class Allocation System. For these, you need to attend the lecture in Week 1. Your unit coordinator will organise allocations at this time. What do I need to have to be able to allocate correctly?
What is the Class Allocation System (CAS)? CAS is the system used by which BEE students allocate themeselves to lectures/studios/tutorials for their units each system. Do I need to allocate myself? All students will need to allocate themselves to their lectures/studios/tutorials where stipulated. If your lecture/studio/tutorial is not listed then you do not need to allocate yourself. Refer back to the set class timetable for your lecture/studio/tutorial allocated time. There are no options avaialble. What do I need to have to allocate?
How do I allocate?
Can I attend an alternative lecture to the one I have allocated to? No. In order to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment, you must ONLY attend the lecture and tutorial class that you are allocated to in the system. When will class allocations be released? Find out the Important dates and information for your units at the "View units registered on class allocations" page in QUT Virtual. You cannot allocate before the system is open. I am enrolled in BEB100. Which lecture do I allocate for? In BEB100 you need to attend the lecture that is listed for your course (either Design LDE, Engineering LEN or Urban Development LUD). You must then choose ONE tutorial that is relevant to your course. Do my tutorials start in Week One? Not all tutorials commence in Week One. Check your Unit Outline. Why won't the system let me allocate to a class?
I have a timetable clash. What do I do? If you have a timetable clash between tutorials please contact the relevant Unit Coordinator directly. (Your timetable will list your Unit Coordinator and you can do a Person Search on the QV homepage for their contact details.) The class I want is full. What do I do? You will need to select another class. If you are a full time student you must make yourself available for classes across the whole week. I only class I can attend is full. What do I do? Contact your Lecturer directly to discuss your reasons on why you require allocating to the particular class. The unit coordinator may or may not grant your request. Important Guidelines
Practical allocationsHow do I choose my practical sessions? Students who are required to allocate for Pracs will be emailed by their Unit Coordinator in Week 1 with directions. Prac Allocations are done via the BEE Practical Allocation System. LockersAre there lockers available? Students enrolled in a course in the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering are eligible to use a locker. NOTE there are a limited number of lockers available. How do I get a Locker? You must be a currently enrolled student to be eligible for a locker. You must consult your local BEE Student Services Counter and present your student id card. You will be required to read and sign a locker agreement (containing terms and conditions) before you are allocate a locker. More information on Student Lockers in BEE. Am I guaranteed a locker? No. Lockers are limited. Allocating of lockers is done by a first-in-first-served basis. The lockers are available for application on the first day of semester. How long do I have use of the locker? You have the use of the locker for Semester 1 & 2. There are a limited number of lockers available. You must be a currently enrolled BEE student to use one. Lockers are free and are located as follows: D Block – Level 2, Level 4 F Block – Level 1 L Block – Level 2 O Block - Level 1 S Block - Level 9 Lockers are available on an annual basis. All lockers become available for use from Week 1 of Semester 1. The basis is first in first served. You will either be given a key or provide your own key and padlock; procedures differ slightly in each building. You should take note of the following: D, F, J and L Blocks Students must sign a Locker Agreement and obtain a key from Student Services on Level 3, D Block or Level 2, L Block. O Block and S Block Students must sign a Locker Agreement at Student Services, Level 10 S Block to get permission to put their own padlock on hasped lockers. Any unauthorised padlocks will be removed. If I sign a Locker Agreement Form, what are my responsibilities?
What happens if I am sanctioned? How do I have the sanction lifted?
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What if I lose my key? A $20.00 replacement fee must be paid. To do this, the procedure below should be followed:
BEE Resource CentreWhat is the Resource Centre? The Resource Centre is a work area for students of the Faculty. Study related resources can be accessed in the Resource Centre. Where is the Resource Centre? The Resource Centre is located in D107 Level 1 D Block. What kind of resources and services are available in the Centre?
Group work tables, light tables
Binders, photocopiers, guillotine, trimmer, hole punchers
A plotter is available for printing of AO, A1 and A2 work. Work can be sent to the plotter from computer laboratories on Level 2, D Block. See the Centre staff for instructions on file setup, sending files to print, and printing prices. The print job will be released by Centre staff upon display of your student ID card. Printing prices etc are available in the Resource Centre.
Students can borrow material specific to units that lecturers have placed in the Resource Centre for the semester that is not on Blackboard (e.g., student work examples, floor plans). These may be photocopied by the student, Centre staff can copy reference CDs at a small charge, or students can copy the CD to their student hard drive in a computer laboratory.
Laptops, digital cameras, voice recorders, calculators, stop watches, measuring tapes, T-squares, set squares, protractors, French curves sets, rulers (steel and scale), cutting mats, Stanley knives, stationery (white out, glue, scissors, tape), extension cords, power boards, tripod (& SLR camera), free-standing screen (for special occasions, with lecturer’s permission), trolleys.
Loans are daily only. Check with staff for loan rules of specific items. When can I access the Centre? How can I contact the Centre? Email: bee.rescentre@qut.edu.au QUT Access Why do I need an Access Password, and when do I need to use it? Passwords must be at least eight characters long and need to contain at least one number or a mixture of upper and lower case characters. Passwords expire every 60 days. You will receive an email message warning you that your password is about to expire. Remember not to reveal this password to anyone. Your QUT access password gives you access to all online facilities available at QUT including:
When do I use my QUT Access Password? Why do I have to change my password every 60 days? How do I log into QUT Virtual? QUT Virtual
To simplify several administrative processes and to assist you in your studies at QUT, you can use QUT Virtual to:
BlackboardWhat is Blackboard? How do I get help using Blackboard? Visit the QUT Blackboard Support site for Tipsheets, FAQs and a Getting Started guide. How do I access Blackboard? Use the Blackboard Quicklink at the bottom of the QUT homepage. What is the Course Materials Database (CMD)?
To access the CMD, log on to your QUT Virtual account and open your personal profile. Open a unit OLT page. Select the CMD link, which appears near the top of each page and then click on your lecturer's name. The coursework material recommended by your lecturer is listed here by type of material e.g. journal article or book chapter. They are arranged alphabetically by author. You can download or print the documents. Please note that some lecturers, whose notes and presentations do not contain copyright material, may not list them on the CMD. However, they may be available on your unit OLT page under another section (e.g. Lecture notes or Unit Resources). What e-mail system will I use at QUT? How do I send and receive email from QUT WebMail? Is it possible to set up my home ISP account to receive my QUT student email?
Frequently Asked Email Questions Library Can I place a hold on a book over the Internet or do I have to do that at the library? Note: you cannot place an item on HOLD from your home campus if that item is in the library. If the item is on loan from your home campus, or held at another campus then a HOLD can be placed. To place an item on hold:
To view your borrower information: Go to the Borrower Information page which can be accessed via the library homepage.
More information on borrowing. Can I renew a book loan over the Internet with the Library? More information on how to renew a book loan. How do I print in the library? More information on how to print in the library. Where can I print and photocopy in the library?
Photocopying at QUT How do I print or photocopy at QUT?
What is the cost of printing and photocopying? Where is the colour printer located? Computing support for students How to log in/out To log out, double click on the logout icon provided on the desktop. This will ensure that no one else can use your account. How to check email How to use the internet How to print Note: The printer can be used from any computer in the lab. To collect a print job, login in at any print station using your QUT Access username and password and insert your print card into the card reader. Don't forget to remove your card after printing by pressing the amber button in front of the card reader. How to save files Note: DO NOT save to hard disk as any data stored on these machines will be removed upon next logon. How to save files to CD Note: While in the HP DLA window make sure that the following drive is selected (K: HP CD-Writer cd16r), otherwise, click on the change button to select it. Select the eject button from the HP DLA button upon completion of copying and removing CD. You only need to format a CD that will be used with HP DLA. When you insert a blank CD into your drive, HP DLA will automatically ask you if you want to format it. Where can I obtain support?
University lifeAre there any scholarships and prizes? What time does the QUT book shop open? Location, contact details and trading hours for the Book Shop. Should I buy any textbooks prior to beginning study? Generally, your Unit Coordinator will advise you at your first lecture the text book/s which will be the most suitable to purchase. Copies of the textbooks are also kept in the Library. Once you have enrolled in your Units on QVirtual, you can access the Campus Bookshop on-line services via QVirtual, which includes a personalised booklist. Where can I get second hand textbooks? Which bus do I catch to get to university?
What time does the shuttle bus leave from GP, KG & CA?
Where do I go if I lose something? Contact the Casual Employment Service. Casual Employment Services Announcements Where can I find information about Student Guild activities? During the year what happens if …….I loose my student card. How can I get a replacement? I need an Academic Transcript. How do I apply one? Forms are available from a Student Services Centre. Transcripts cost $10 and take approximately 10 working days to process. I believe I’m eligible to apply for withdrawal without penalty from a unit. How do I make an application? To apply for withdrawal without academic penalty you will need to write a letter outlining the units you wish to withdraw from and provide information and supporting documentation for your request. The letter should be addressed to: Manager, Enrolments, Student Business Services, QUT Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove Q 4059. I discover a problem with my enrolment? I need support. What study and personal support is available for me as a student at QUT? More information on student support. In particular, the Equity Section coordinates and supports a range of services for students. I have a disability - what assistance will QUT give me? Assistance for people with a disability is a priority of the university. More information on studying at QUT with a Disability. I am ill and may not be well for some time. Who should I contact?
If that date has passed, write to Student Services asking if you can be withdrawn without academic penalty, supplying detailed supporting documents. This is for genuine reasons only, i.e., situations outside your control that make it impossible for you to complete the semester. Note that there is no guarantee that your request will be granted. Even if granted, you may still be liable to your HECS. I am having problems with my studies / with uni life in general? If you are having difficulties with university life in general, don't suffer in silence! Make an appointment to speak to a counsellor from the QUT Counselling Service. They have the expertise to help you, and can also provide written Faculty for deferred exams requests, etc. Are there any tutor programs available in the Faculty of BEE? How do I make contact? QUT operates Teaching and Learning Support Services (TALLS). This service offers courses, seminars and tutorials to students who need that extra bit of assistance, especially with study techniques, preparing for exams, and many more useful topics. I have a complaint. What do I do? If the issue is about QUT services or other matters you should contact a QUT Student Centre. You may also contact the Student Guild for advice. If your complaint is about assessment matters refer to the Assessment Results and Final Grades. Graduating studentsWhen is graduation? Ceremonies are held in February for students who completed their course the previous November. Students who undertake summer school will graduate in ceremonies held in April/May and students who finish their course in July will graduate in Sept/Oct. More information on graduation.
How many credit points do I need in order to graduate? Most units you undertake are worth12 credit points each. The Bachelor degrees require 288 credit points, and the double degrees vary. You can check you Course Summary Sheet or QUT Handbook on the web. However, you also need to have met all degree requirements, including passing all core units as specified in the QUT Handbook. If you are unsure if you will be eligible to graduate please check with Student Services 3138-2000. I am not on the list of potential graduands what do I do? Consult the Student Services Centre staff if feel you have met all requirements.
Once I graduate, what assistance does QUT give to help me apply for a job? QUT Careers & Employment Service offers you a range of services, including resume presentation. I am interested in postgraduate research. What are my options in the Faculty of BEE? More information on Research in BEE Faculty.
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