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Gardens Point campus2 George Street, BrisbanePostal Address: GPO Box 2434, Brisbane Q 4001Telephone: (07) 3864 2111Fax: (07) 3864 1510

Kelvin Grove campusVictoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, BrisbanePostal Address: Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove Q 4059Telephone: (07) 3864 2111Fax: (07) 3864 3998

Carseldine campusBeams Road, Carseldine, BrisbanePostal Address: Beams Road, Carseldine Q 4034Telephone: (07) 3864 2111Fax: (07) 3864 1510

Price $20.00

Information compiled in September 1999

Produced by QUT Publications© Queensland University of Technology, 1999

Compiled by Tamara Tesolin

ISSN 1034-3989

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CONTENTS

1 GENERAL INFORMATIONPreface ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Principal Dates ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Council, Convocation and Committees ..................................................................................................... 5

Senior Officers of the Administration ....................................................................................................... 7

University Medals ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Academic and Student Services ................................................................................................................ 9

Student Guild ........................................................................................................................................... 15

QUT Art Museum .................................................................................................................................... 16

2 STUDENT RULESStudent Rules, Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................... 17

Policy Statements .................................................................................................................................... 47

3 ACADEMIC PROGRAMSFaculty of Arts ......................................................................................................................................... 55

Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering ..................................................................................... 105

Faculty of Business ................................................................................................................................ 167

Faculty of Education .............................................................................................................................. 215

Faculty of Health ................................................................................................................................... 281

Faculty of Information Technology ....................................................................................................... 313

Faculty of Law ....................................................................................................................................... 333

Faculty of Science ................................................................................................................................. 361

QUT International College .................................................................................................................... 391

University-wide and Interfaculty Courses ............................................................................................. 397

4 UNIT SYNOPSESUnit Coding and Numbering ................................................................................................................. 489

Synopses ................................................................................................................................................ 490

5 QUT CAMPUS MAPS .................................................................................................... 717

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PREFACE............................................................................................................ 3

PRINCIPAL DATES............................................................................................. 4

COUNCIL, CONVOCATION AND COMMITTEES................................................ 5

SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION ............................................... 7

UNIVERSITY MEDALS ....................................................................................... 8

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESCareers and Employment Service ...................................................................................................... 9Counselling Service ............................................................................................................................ 9Chaplaincy Services ........................................................................................................................... 9Equity ............................................................................................................................................... 10Health Service .................................................................................................................................. 11Information Technology Services ..................................................................................................... 11International Student Services .......................................................................................................... 12Oodgeroo Unit .................................................................................................................................. 12QUT Alumni ..................................................................................................................................... 13QUT Foundation ............................................................................................................................... 13Student Centres ................................................................................................................................. 13University Library ............................................................................................................................ 14

STUDENT GUILD.............................................................................................. 15

QUT ART MUSEUM ......................................................................................... 16

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P R E F A C E

HISTORYThe Queensland University of Technology (QUT)was created in January 1989 by redesignation of theQueensland Institute of Technology (QIT). However,QUT’s origins go back to the beginning of technicaland teacher education in Queensland when theBrisbane School of Arts was established in 1849.QIT had its origins in the Central Technical College,which was established in 1914 on what is now theUniversity’s Gardens Point campus. On its formationin 1965, QIT absorbed the professional coursesoffered by the Central Technical College and in itsfirst year enrolled some 2000 part-time students.

In May 1990, QUT amalgamated with the BrisbaneCollege of Advanced Education (BCAE), a largemulti-campus institution specialising in the arts,business, education and the social sciences. BCAEwas formed by an amalgamation that took place inJanuary 1982, its precursors being the Kelvin Grove,Mount Gravatt and North Brisbane Colleges ofAdvanced Education and the Brisbane KindergartenTeachers’ College. These institutions wereestablished, under other designations, in 1914, 1969,1961 and 1907 respectively. The Mount Gravattcampus of BCAE was transferred to GriffithUniversity in January 1990 prior to BCAEcommencing amalgamation negotiations with QUT.

The institution resulting from the amalgamation ofBCAE with QUT has retained the title QueenslandUniversity of Technology. It is a major university inthe Australian context with a broad academic profileand an increasing involvement in research andpostgraduate education. QUT has an enrolment ofover 28 000 students and expectations of sustainedgrowth. It currently has campuses at Carseldine,Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point, all in metropolitanBrisbane.

MISSIONWithin its mission statement QUT has identifiedthree main goals:

TeachingTo ensure that QUT graduates possess knowledge,professional competence, a sense of communityresponsibility, and a capacity to continue theirprofessional and personal development throughouttheir lives.

ResearchTo advance and apply knowledge germane to theprofessions and to the communities with which QUT

interacts, and relevant to the enhancement ofeconomic, cultural and social conditions.

ServiceTo contribute to the development of Australia’sinternational responsibility and competitiveness, toenhance QUT’s relationship with the professions,and to increase community awareness of issuesthrough professional service and social commentary.

INFORMATIONIn addition to the handbook, the University producesa range of publications to which the public hasaccess. These include the Research and ConsultancyReport, the Annual Report and the University’sManual of Policy and Procedures (MOPP). Thesepublications are available in the University’s librariesor may be obtained, on request, from the Registrar.

Note: All correspondence should be addressed to:

The RegistrarQueensland University of TechnologyGPO Box 2434Brisbane Qld 4001Australia

QUT is subject to the Queensland Freedom ofInformation Act 1992 which commenced on19 November 1992.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTUREThe QUT organisational structure consists of theChancellery, eight faculties, and three divisions.

The faculties are:

ArtsBuilt Environment and EngineeringBusinessEducationHealthInformation TechnologyLawScience

The divisions are:

Administrative ServicesInformation and Academic ServicesResearch and Advancement.

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The schedule of dates which appears below is the University’s official calendar. Not all courses complywith the official calendar in every respect. Detailed information on individual course calendars is availablefrom faculty offices and Student Administration.

P R I N C I P A L D A T E S

Public Holidays03 January New Years Day26 January Australia Day21 April Good Friday22 April Easter Saturday23 April Easter Sunday24 April Easter Monday25 April Anzac Day01 May Labour Day12 June Queens Birthday16 August RNA Exhibition Day25 December Christmas Day26 December Boxing Day

SUMMER PROGRAM 1999/200022 – 26 November Week 129 November – 03 December Week 206 – 10 December Week 313 – 17 December Week 420 – 24 December Week 527 – 31 December Vacation03 – 07 January Week 610 – 14 January Week 717 – 21 January Week 824 – 28 January Week 931 January – 04 February Week 1007 – 11February Week 1114 – 18 February Week 12

FIRST SEMESTER 200021 – 25 February Vacation

Orientation Week28 February – 03 March Week 106 – 10 March Week 213 – 17 March Week 320 – 24 March Week 427 – 31 March Week 503 – 07 April Week 610 – 14 April Week 717 – 21 April Week 801 – 05 May Week 908 – 12 May Week 1015 – 19 May Week 1122 – 26 May Week 1229 May – 02 June Week 1305 – 09 June Exam Preparation05 June Classes in lieu of Labour

Day, Monday 24/0406 June Classes in lieu of Good

Friday, Friday 21/0412 – 27 June Examinations26 – 30 June Vacation03 – 07 July Vacation10 – 14 July Vacation

SECOND SEMESTER 200017 – 21 July Week 124 – 28 July Week 231 July – 04 August Week 307 – 11 August Week 414 – 18 August Week 521 – 25 August Week 628 August – 01 September Week 704 – 08 September Week 811 – 15 September Week 918 – 22 September Week 1025 – 29 September Vacation02 – 06 October Week 1109 – 13 October Week 1216 – 20 October Week 1323 – 27 October Exam Preparation23 October Classes in lieu of RNA

Show Day, Wednesday 16/08

30 October – 18 November Examinations

SUMMER PROGRAM 2000/200120 – 24 November Week 127 November – 01 December Week 204 – 08 December Week 311 – 15 December Week 418 – 22 December Week 525 – 29 December Vacation01 – 05 January, 2001 Week 608 – 12 January Week 715 – 19 January Week 822 – 26 January Week 929 January – 2 February Week 1005 – 09 February Week 1112 – 16 February Week 1219 – 23 February Vacation

Orientation Week26 February First Semester , 2001

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COUNC I L , CONVOCAT ION AND COMMITTEES

COUNCILComposition, membership, powers andresponsibilities of QUT Council are governed by theQUT Act 1998 (see MOPP Appendix 1). Proceduresfor meetings, dealing with business in Council, andestablishment of committees are included in CouncilProcedure 1 – Conduct of meetings of Council andCommittees (see MOPP Appendix 2).

QUT Council comprises senior members of theprofessions for which QUT prepares graduates;appointees from higher education, government,commerce and industry; elected staff, students andmembers of Alumni, and the University’s chiefexecutive officer. Council is responsible for the entiremanagement of the University.

Council is empowered to establish committees andto delegate power to committees or officers of theUniversity. While Council is ultimately responsiblefor the management and operation of QUT, it hasdelegated authority to the chief executive officer, theVice-Chancellor, and to various senior administratorsof QUT for much of the day to day management ofthe University (see MOPP Appendix 3). Council hasalso established a number of advisory committees,some of which have been authorised to makedecisions in respect of prescribed policy andprocedural matters.

COUNCIL MEMBERSHIPChancellor (Chairperson)

Dr C. (Cherrell) Hirst, AO, MBBS BEdSt Qld.Medical Director, Breast Clinic, Wesley Hospital.

Vice-ChancellorProf R. D. (Dennis) Gibson, BSc Hull, MSc PhDN’cle (UK), DSc CNAA, DUniv USC, FAIM, FTS.

Nominees of the Minister for EducationMr R. (Ron) Boyle, BEcon Qld. Director-General,Department of Mines and Energy.

Mr P.B. (Peter) Chen, Business Adviser and ProjectConsultant, Peter Chen and Partners Pty Ltd.

Ms G. (Glenys) Fisher, BA Qld, GradDip (IR) Qld.Commissioner, Queensland Industrial RelationsCommission.

Mr R. (Robert) Grice, HonDPhil Qld. Partner,KPMG Chartered Accountants and BusinessAdvisers. Deputy Chancellor.

Mr K. (Keith) Hilless, BE(Elec) Qld. ManagingDirector and Chief Executive Officer, NRG Asia-Pacific Ltd.

Ms J. (Julie-Anne) Schafer, LLB(Hons) Qld.Solicitor, Thynne and Macartney.

Dr D. (David) Wyatt, BAppSc QUT, GradDipEd(Tertiary) USQ, PhD Qld, MBA Qld. CompanyDirector and Consultant, Novogenesis.

Vacant

Nominee of the Director-General ofEducation

Ms S. (Susan) Rankin, BCom Qld , DipEd Qld,Assistant Director-General (Resource Services),Education Queensland

Nominees of CouncilMr F. (Frank) Haly, AO, DUniv QUT, AAUQ, FCA,FASA, CPA. Company Director and CharteredAccountant, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Dr D. (Douglas) McTaggart, BEc (1st Hons) ANU,MA Chicago, PhD Chicago. Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Queensland Investment Corporation.

Elected non-academic staff membersMr G.P. (Paul) Abernethy, BA Qld, GradDipBusAdmin QIT, MPubAdmin Qld. Campus Manager,QUT Gardens Point.

Ms E. (Elaine) Harding, BA Qld, Campus Manager,QUT Carseldine.

Elected academic staff membersDr R. (Bob) Cope, CertT Sydney TC, BEd(Hons)James Cook, MEdSt Qld, PhD QUT, Coordinator(Secondary), School of Professional Studies, Facultyof Education.

Mrs G.I. (Geraldine) Mackenzie, LLB QIT, LLMQUT. Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law.

Ms L. (Leanne) Wiseman, LLB(Hons) GradDipLegalPrac QIT, LLM Lond. Senior Lecturer, Facultyof Law.

Elected student membersMs M. (Makelita) Cull, Dip(Fine Arts) WA.President, QUT Student Guild

Mr A. (Adam) Ladhams, LLB QUT, LLM Monash.General Secretary, QUT Student Guild

Elected Alumni membersMs K. (Karyn) Brinkley, BBus(Comn), MBus(ComnMgt). General Manager, Marketing andCommercial Services, Agforce Queensland.

Ms A. (Ann-Maree) McDiarmid, LLB QUT, LLMMonash.

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SecretaryMr K.E. (Kenneth) Baumber, BSc St AndrewsScotland. Registrar.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (attends byinvitation)

Prof O.P. (Peter) Coaldrake, BA(Hons) James Cook,PhD Griff, FAIM, FRIPAA.

TenureCouncil serves a three-year term.

CONVOCATIONConvocation is a forum of QUT graduates, academicstaff, past and present Council members and otherqualified members.

Convocation represents the interests of QUTgraduates through its representation on Council andits influence on University decision making,including teaching and applied research areas.

Convocation is served by a Standing Committee,chaired by the Warden of Convocation. The fullConvocation meets annually and its functions areperformed through the year by the StandingCommittee.

COMMITTEESQUT committees form the major decision-makingstructure of the University and student representationis provided for on both University and facultycommittees. The major University committees whichhave student representation as part of theirmembership are:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CommitteeAcademic Appeals CommitteeAcademic Procedures and Rules CommitteeAdmission Appeals CommitteeAward for Outstanding Contribution (AcademicStaff) CommitteeCommunity Service CommitteeDisability Services CommitteeEquity BoardEquity Initiatives Funds Selection PanelIntellectual Property CommitteeOutstanding Contribution Award for General StaffCommitteeQUT CouncilResearch Degrees CommitteeTeaching and Learning CommitteeUniversity Academic BoardUniversity Health and Safety Committee

QUT encourages student representation on the abovecommittees. If you are interested in finding out moreinformation about University committees contact theSecretariat on (07) 3864 2357. If you wish to findout how to become a student representative memberof any of the above committees contact the StudentGuild on (07) 3864 1666.

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SEN IOR OF F I CERS OF THE ADM IN ISTRAT ION

ChancelleryVice-Chancellor: Professor R.D. Gibson,BSc(Hons) Hull, MSc PhD N’cle(UK), DScCNAA, FAIM, FTSDeputy Vice-Chancellor: Professor O.P.Coaldrake, BA(Hons) James Cook, PhD Griff.,FAIM, FRIPAAPro-Vice-Chancellor – Head, Planning &Resources Division: Professor D.G. Gardiner, BALLM(Hons) Syd., BarristerDirector, Corporate Communication: P.H. Hinton,BA QldDirector, Academic Policy and Programs: Dr D.W.Field BSc(Hons) PhD Adel., DipT Adel.CAE, FAIPManager, Oodgeroo Unit: P.E.R. Tripcony, BADipEd Melb., MEd Adel.

Administrative Services DivisionRegistrar – Head, Administrative Services: K.E.Baumber, BSc StAnd, Fellow, W’gongDirector, Student Administration: R.P. Morley,BBus QIT, MAdmin Griff.Associate Director, Operations & Systems: H.Tinsley, BBus Griff.Associate Director, Admission & Information:H. Cook, BA UQ, BEdSt UQ, DipEd UQ,GradDipBusAdmin BCAEDirector, Finance and Facilities: J.A. Nelson,BCom Qld, AAUQ, FCPADirector, Human Resources: C. Dickenson,BBus(Mgt) QIT, PhD Qld, CMAHRICampus Manager (Gardens Point):G.P. Abernethy, BA MPubAdmin Qld,GradDipBusAdmin QITCampus Manager (Kelvin Grove): D.W. Spann,BA QldCampus Manager (Carseldine): E.D. Harding,BA QldManager, Publications: I.A. WynneManager, Secretariat: S.E. Johnstone, BA ANU,DipContEd NECoordinator, Equity: M.A. Kelly, BA DipEd QldHead, Counselling Services: Dr R. Schweitzer,MA(ClinicalPsych) PhD RhodesHead, Health Services: G. Warren, BEd DipTDeakinStudent Ombudsman: Dr R. Wolff, D.Phil OxonOxf., BSc(Hons) Qld

Information and Academic ServicesDivisionPro-Vice-Chancellor – Head, Information andAcademic Services Division: T. Cochrane,BA Qld, MPhil Griff., AALIADirector, Library Services: G.M. Austen,BA(Hons) Melb., DipLib Canb., MBA Qld,AALIA, AIMMDirector, Information Technology Services:N. ThelanderDirector, Teaching & Learning Support Services:G. Hart, DipNurs BCIT, DCHN Cumberland, BAMHP PhD UNSWAssociate Director, TALSS: J. Winn, BA,GradDipInfProc, MEd, AAIMAssociate Director, TALSS: G.A. Roberts, BADipEd UNSW, MScEd EducSpecialist IndianaAssociate Director, Management InformationServices: J. DascoliAssociate Director, User Services: W.L. TealbyAssociate Director, Communications:R.A. Gorham, BE(Hons) DipCompSci Qld., MBADeakin, MACS, AIMMAssociate Director, Library Services,Development: J. NovakAssociate Director, Library Services, InformationResources: C. Young, BA Qld., AALIA

Research and Advancement DivisionPro-Vice-Chancellor – Head, Research andAdvancement Division: Professor H. J.B.Corderoy, BSc(Tech)(Merit) MEngSc PhD NSW,Barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW, CPEngFIEAust.Director, International College: VacantDirector of Studies, University Entry Programs:A. Poiner, BSc DipEd BEd DipPsych QldManager, International Marketing Office:Mr K. O’Brien, MA TrinityDirector of Studies, English Language Programs:J. Schiffmann, BA Macq, DipTech CertTEFLAMLitt UNE, MEd QUTManager, Commercial Services: C. Melvin,BBus(Mgnt) QIT, MBA Qld, AIMMManager, Office of Research: N.H. Gilbert,BA(Hons) MEd GradDipEdAdmin Monash,DipEd Hawthorn IEManager, Development: Dr D. McDiarmid,BA(Hons) PhD Qld, GradDipRE Mt Gravatt CAE,MA(Hons) Syd. CFRE MPRIA

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UN IVERS I TY MEDALS

The University may award medals known asQueensland University of Technology Medals tograduands of certain courses who have achieved anexceptionally high level of performance in theirstudies.

Eligibility to be considered for the award of aUniversity Medal will be limited to:

graduands of honours degrees where performancein the related bachelor degree is also taken intoaccount

graduands of degrees with honours

graduands of bachelor degrees of at least threeyears normal duration where no honours award isavailable, including relevant components ofdouble degree programs where no honours awardis available.

In completing one of the above degrees, graduandsmust have been enrolled at QUT for at least two yearsof full-time study or equivalent.

For the award of a medal, a graduand should havereached a distinguished academic standard based ona grade point average in all units and in a thesis where

such is required. The standard should be at a higherlevel than would normally be expected from anexcellent graduand. The medal should be testimonythat the recipient not only shows exceptionalacademic promise at the time of the award, but alsoexhibits a distinguished record of achievementthroughout the whole of the degree.

Because the University Medal is awarded only foroutstanding achievement, University AcademicBoard has indicated as a guide to faculties that theproportion of graduands who may receive medalsin any year should normally be not more than oneper 200 bachelor-level graduands (or part thereof)per faculty. It is possible that in some years facultieswould choose not to recommend a medallist.

The award is a silver medallion, suitably embossedand inscribed, together with a certificate attestingthe award. The medallion is 5.5 centimetres squarewith rounded corners. The QUT logo is embossedone side and the reverse carries an inscription citingthe year of the award and the name of the awardee.Further details may be placed on the certificate.

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ACADEM IC AND STUDENT SUPPOR T SERV ICES

Locations:Gardens PointCommunity Building Lower LevelPhone: (07) 3864 2383

Kelvin GroveCommunity Building Upper LevelPhone: (07) 3864 3488

CarseldineCommunity Building Second LevelPhone: (07) 3864 4539

CHAPLAINCY SERVICESThe University caters for the emotional and spiritualneeds of students and staff through the provision ofChaplaincy Services. The Ecumenical Chaplaincyis a joint venture of QUT and the major Christiandenominations. There is presently one full-timechaplain and a number of part-time chaplainsworking at QUT, operating on a schedule of visitsto each campus.

Chaplaincy Centres and ChapelThe Chaplaincy Centres are ecumenical, andalthough the chaplains represent the major Christiandenominations, they are available to people of otherreligions as well. If necessary, they are able to putpeople in touch with appropriate contacts fromdifferent denominations or religions.

The Chaplaincy Centres are a focus for Christiansfrom a diversity of traditions and theologicalemphases. The purpose is to encourage communityspirit and to be a lively influence within each campus.The chaplains aim to relate Christian faith to bothpersonal commitment and to the corporate structuresof church and society. Activities include counselling,social gatherings, discussion groups, Eucharist,prayer and meditation groups. Chaplaincy can alsoserve as a bridge across the divisions that may surfacein any human institution.

Two chapels are available at the Gardens Pointcampus for quiet private prayer, worship servicesand prayer meetings. The centre incorporates a drop-in room with tea/coffee facilities, a good place inwhich to meet friends and make new ones. There isalso a Muslim mosque in rooms adjacent to the mainchaplaincy facility. The chaplain’s movements areposted on notice boards at all three chaplaincycentres and on an answering service connected to(07) 3864 2700.

A chaplain is available at the Chaplaincy Centresbelow:

CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENTSERVICEThe Careers and Employment Service assistsenrolled students and recent graduates with a varietyof career management issues, such as course andcareer planning, employment opportunities, jobsearch strategies and further study options. TheService aims to assist students to make informedcourse and career decisions and to reach theiremployment goals.

Services include: individual career and employmentcounselling; workshops and seminars; careers andemployment information; mentor program;employment

interviews; the Graduate Destination Survey; and aCareer Resource Centre. Refer to the Careers andEmployment Web site for more information. http://careers.qut.edu.au

Locations:Gardens PointLevel 2, U Block – (07) 3864 2649

Kelvin GroveCommunity Building – (07) 3864 3656

CarseldineC Block – (07) 3864 4539.

COUNSELLING SERVICEThe service provides professional counsellingservices on each campus and is available to studentsand staff who may want to talk about:

stress, depression and anxietypersonal developmentrelationship issuesstudy effectivenessfinancecourse and career issuesUniversity procedures.

Individual counselling at the Counselling Service isgenerally short-term in nature. The duration ofcounselling during any one academic year isnegotiated between you and your counsellor. Eachsession lasts approximately 50 minutes.

We also offer a range of personal developmentworkshops, which are advertised each semester.Contact the Service for a confidential appointment,or use our walk-in service, which is available on eachcampus between 11.00am 1.00pm. No appointmentis necessary.

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The student equity target groups are:people with disabilitiesAboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanderpeoplepeople from non-English speaking backgroundspeople from low-income or disadvantagedbackgroundswomen in non-traditional areas of study, andpeople from rural and isolated areas.

Special Admission and Support ProgramsQUT offers a range of programs and services to helpremove barriers to access and success at university,including:

the Q-Step Program, which provides special entry,orientation and support services for people fromlow-income backgrounds (contact the Q-StepProgram Coordinator on (07) 3864 3731)

the Oodgeroo Unit, which coordinates a specialentry program and support for Aboriginal studentsand Torres Strait Islander students (see informationon Oodgeroo Unit in this section)

the WIBEE Project, which provides services andsupport for women studying in built environmentor engineering (contact the WIBEE Coordinatoron (07) 3864 2849), and

assistance and support for people with disabilities(see information on Students with Disabilities inthis section).

For more information on special admission programsrefer to the publication Making Inroads which isavailable from QUT’s Admissions Office, phone (07)3356 1195.

Inclusiveness and Discrimination/Harassment

QUT is committed to providing an inclusive and safework and study environment. Harassment of staffor students by any member of the Universitycommunity is unacceptable.

The University’s policies on equal opportunity,inclusive language and presentation, sexual andgender based harassment, racial discrimination andharassment and disabilities are contained in theStudent Rules section of this handbook.

The policies on equal opportunity, anddiscrimination and harassment outline the groundsof discrimination and harassment, and provideinformation on what constitutes sexual and genderbased harassment and racial discrimination orharassment. QUT has specific procedures forresolving complaints of sexual and gender basedharassment and racial discrimination and

Gardens PointOld Government Housenear the entrance to the Library and U BlockFax: (07) 3864 2086Mobile: 041 464 2700email: [email protected]

Kelvin GroveChaplaincy Centre and ChapelRoom A131 (ground floor near the Library)Main BuildingContact: Gardens Point campus

CarseldineRoom C217Weekly visits and ecumenical servicesPeriodic Catholic MassContact Gardens Point campus

EQUITYQUT strives to support cultural and social diversityin its staff and student body, to provide an educationaland work environment which promotes the principlesof equity and social justice, and to ensure that ourgraduates possess a sense of communityresponsibility.

QUT’s equity objectives and strategies are containedin the QUT Equity Plan 2000-2004, and equityconsiderations are integrated within all aspects ofthe University’s planning and operations.

The Equity Section, within the Division ofAdministrative Services, supports the day-to-dayimplementation of QUT’s Equity Plan. The EquitySection assists the University with development andimplementation of policies, programs and activitieswith the aim of achieving equal opportunity, or afair go for all, in education and employment.

Equity for StudentsQUT is committed to expanding educationalopportunities for people who are under-representedin the student population and providing anenvironment which is inclusive and supportive ofpeople from all backgrounds.

The University’s equity objectives include:student diversity – ensuring that QUT’s studentbody reflects the cultural and social diversity ofthe University’s catchment area, and

student inclusivity and support – providingstudents with learning experiences and serviceswhich are socially and culturally inclusive;providing support programs for students in equitytarget groups to improve their success andretention; and providing procedures to resolvecases of harassment and discrimination.

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harassment, and trained Sexual Harassment ContactOfficers and Racial Harassment Contact Officers toprovide confidential advice on options. A list ofcontact officers is available from the Equity Section.

The policy on inclusive language and presentationrefers to presenting a more accurate view of the worldin how we speak, write and visually represent people,by reflecting social and cultural diversity and a rangeof perspectives rather than using stereotypes. Tocomplement this policy, the publication Workingwith diversity: A guide to inclusive language andpresentation is available from the Equity Section.

The policy on disability services seeks to ensureequal opportunities for people with disabilities toparticipate in all aspects of university life includingeducation and employment. It is based on thephilosophy of inclusion, which promotes strategiesto develop a flexible work and study environmentwhich is able to meet the needs of a diverse range ofusers. The policy is accompanied by detailedoperational guidelines available from the EquitySection.

Information and AdviceFor confidential advice or information on equitymatters or to obtain copies of QUTs Equity Plan orother publications, contact the Equity Section, phone(07) 3864 2699 or e-mail [email protected] and publications are also available onthe internet from the Equity Section web site (http://www.qut.edu.au/daa/equity/).

The Equity Section is located in Room O430, OBlock Podium, Gardens Point campus, and RoomK214, K Block, Kelvin Grove campus.

Equity Coordinator: Mary Kelly (Gardens Pointcampus)

Equity Officer: Danelle Dobinson (Kelvin Grovecampus)

HEALTH SERVICEQUT Health Services are available to all studentsand staff. Services include:

Comprehensive general practice patient-care:Lifestyle advise, including information onexercise, stress, drugs and sexually transmitteddiseases; minor surgery including removal ofwarts, moles and sunspots; pathology servicesincluding blood tests.Well-woman care: smear tests, breast examina-tions and contraceptive advice.

Campus accident and emergency care: First aidtreatment of injury and acute illnesses occurringon campus.

Ongoing nursing care: General advice on healthmaintenance; continuing care of injuries andminor operations; surveillance of medicalconditions such as hypertension, asthma anddiabetes; vaccinations and international traveladvice; health education information andpamphlets.

Health Services are available on each campus andall consultation are strictly confidential. A Medicarecard or Medibank book (for international students)is necessary for medical consultation.

Locations:Gardens PintLower Level, Community BuildingPhone: (07) 3864 2321

Kelvin GroveTop Floor, Community BuildingPhone: (07) 3864 3126

CarseldineLevel 2, C BlockRoom C216Phone: (07) 3864 4673.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSERVICESThe Department of Information Technology Servicesprovides information technology (IT) facilities,services and support for staff and students. Itprovides hardware and systems support formanagement computing and corporate informationsystems. It also provides voice and datacommunications infrastructure, services and support.

Information Technology Services supports clients byproviding:

The HelpDesk to provide phone support onstandard computer problems for staff andpostgraduate research students

On-line and printed information for staff andstudents, including a regular newsletter circulatedto all full-time staff (and to part-time staff andresearch postgraduates on request). It is availablein HTML and PDF form on the Web. http://www.qut.edu.au/its/

Information technology planning and strategicsupport for faculties and divisions

The QUT Computer Account Registration system,which provides IT security through the registrationand authentication of students and staff allowingthem access to computer related resources

A dial-in connection service for students and staffso they can access IT facilities from home or work

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Research assistance through the availability of aSilicon Graphics supercomputer, a datavisualisation multimedia laboratory andconnection to the Queensland ParallelSupercomputing Facility Computer

Training related to QUT specific softwareapplications for staff and postgraduate researchstudents

A desktop maintenance and support service forQUT standard hardware and software.

The QUT data and voice network is a vital resourcethat gives members of the QUT community accessto:

Electronic mail within QUT and throughout theworld

The Internet and its global resources

Student based information through QUT Virtual

Specialised server computers for teaching,research and administration

Telephones, faxes and voice mail at QUT.

For more information on any of these services pleasevisit the Information Technology Services Webpages. http://www.qut.edu.au/its/

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSERVICESInternational Student Services (ISS) assists interna-tional students and Australian students from non-English speaking backgrounds with accommodation;English language; learning skills and support; andacademic, financial and personal matters.

Services available include pre-departure briefings,airport reception, an accommodation service,orientation programs, promotion of social andcultural activities, understanding Australian customs,liaison with academic staff, newsletters, job club,support for student associations, womens groups,training workshops and preparation for returninghome.

Locations:Gardens PointCommunity Building, lower levelPhone: (07) 3864 2019

Kelvin GroveCommunity Building, upper level(Phone: 07) 3864 3488

Kelvin Grove Student ResidencesBlamey StreetPhone: (07) 3864 3846

CarseldineCommunity BuildingPhone: (07) 3864 4539

Emergency (after hours only)Phone: 041 622 3004.

OODGEROO UNIT (opened in 1990)The Oodgeroo Unit, a distinct section within theChancellery, performs a range of teaching, researchand service functions in the University. A centralactivity is the recruitment and subsequent academicand counselling support of Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander students enrolled in degree programsat QUT. Students who are supported by the Unit haveexperienced a high success rate in universityprograms and have been able to secure employmentin their chosen fields of interest.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students areincreasingly enrolling in the whole range of Facultiesacross QUT, including degree programs inInformation Technology, Law, Science, Business,Built Environment and Engineering, Nursing andother Health areas, Education, Arts, and SocialScience. Throughout student’s degree programs, unitstaff support students as they develop study skillsand a professional knowledge of their discipline.

The unit designs and teaches units in IndigenousStudies and Indigenous Education. In addition, stafffrom the Oodgeroo Unit contribute lectures andworkshops to many degree programs, both atundergraduate and postgraduate level. Through theseteaching activities a range of students undertakingQUT courses have opportunities to learn about cross-cultural issues in Australia.

The Oodgeroo Unit also engages in the professionaldevelopment of QUT staff in respect to thedevelopment of appropriate skills and awareness forworking in educational environments of culturaldiversity. This function is also extended to thebroader society, where the unit has input to a rangeof government and community services.Conferences, seminars and workshops offered by theOodgeroo Unit are designed to raise awareness ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues in thebroader community.

Research into issues of contemporary concern toAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is apriority activity for the unit. In this way, the unitseeks to contribute to the achievement of the goalsof the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderEducation Policy (NAEP), Reconciliation, SocialJustice Policy and Equity Policies.

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The Oodgeroo Unit’s central office is located at theKelvin Grove campus, with service offices onCarseldine and Gardens Point campuses. Phone: (07)3864 3610.

Oodgeroo Unit Manager: Penny Tripcony, BADipEd Melb., MEdSt South Australia.

QUT ALUMNIWhen you graduate from QUT, you will become amember of the University’s Alumni. QUT Alumnipromotes friendly communication and cooperationamong the University’s graduates, students, facultystaff and close associates. Membership of QUTAlumni is free. All registered members of the Alumnireceive regular news and information on servicesavailable to them. Graduates can also register toparticipate in elections for the QUT Alumni Board.

The Alumni Relations Unit at QUT provides servicesand programs for graduates to enhance professionaldevelopment, promote lifelong learning and createopportunities for keeping in touch with othergraduates and continuing involvement with theUniversity. As a current student of QUT, you canbenefit from the news, programs and servicesorganised by QUT Alumni for the Universitycommunity, including graduates and closeassociates.

The Alumni Web site (http://www.qut.edu.au/draa/alumni/) provides useful information about QUTAlumni and its sponsored activities. Visit the siteand discover how to:

participate in the Mentor Scheme, which is anopportunity for current students to link withgraduates for encouragement and support and toget a practical start to understanding theworkplace;

explore QUT Links magazine on-line. QUTpublishes this magazine three times a year for itsAlumni, close associates and interested membersof the University community including businessand industry professionals. The magazine profilessuccessful graduates and provides information onwhat’s happening in the lives of QUT Alumnimembers;

discover the latest news on Alumni events andother activities for graduates and students bychecking out the events listing at QUT Events;

find out all about QUT Today and the history ofthe University’s origins at QUT of yesteryear;

source information on scholarships available atQUT;

learn about the Outstanding Alumni Awardwhich recognises graduates who have performedexceptionally in their chosen career and who havemade outstanding contributions to the community;

keep in touch with QUT by updating your contactinformation and stay active in the life of theUniversity;

learn about the existing Alumni Chapters at QUT;

discover the Friends of QUT Program whichoffers close associates of the University(particularly former staff) an opportunity tocontribute meaningfully to the current and futureactivities of the University in a voluntary capacity;and

find out about the services and facilities that theUniversity has to offer its Alumni.

meet and interact with other Alumni in our on-line community.

QUT FOUNDATIONQUT Foundation Incorporated strengthensrelationships between the University and the widercommunity to extend the quality of QUT’s researchand education programs.

Through the support of alumni, individual donors,corporations, government, industry and professionalbodies, QUT Foundation Incorporated offersscholarships and prizes to QUT students, and securesfunds for teaching and research in cooperation withfaculties.

Regular substantial donors are eligible formembership of QUT Foundation Incorporated andmay stand for election to the Foundation’sManagement Committee.

Donations to QUT Foundation Fund Trust are fullytax deductible. Bequests for general or specificpurposes may be made to the QUT Foundation.

For further information contact (07) 3864 2147.

STUDENT CENTRESStudent Centres are the first point of contact forstudents seeking information on administrative,course or other student matters.

Student Centre staff assist students with enquiriesregarding: admission, enrolment, fees, student IDcards, transport concessions and other StudentAdministration or general enquiries. Student Centresare also the place to obtain and lodge StudentAdministration and other forms.

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Cashier facilities are located adjacent to each StudentCentre.

The Student Centre incorporates the StudentComplaints Hotline, which is a confidential servicewhere students can lodge complaints regarding QUTservices. Phone (07) 3864 3864.

Locations:Gardens PointLevel 2, U BlockHours of operation: 8.30am to 6.00pm

Kelvin GroveLevel 4, K BlockHours of operation: 8.30am to 500pm

CarseldineLevel 4, C BlockHours of operation: 8.30am to 5.00pm.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARYThe Library is part of the Division of Informationand Academic Services and, with its colleagues,works to meet the information needs of theUniversity.

Students and staff of QUT have access to a widerange of information resources, assistance and othersupport services in the University Library. Thelibrary comprises four branch libraries, one on eachcampus and a separate Law Library at Gardens Pointcampus.

Local holdings of books, periodicals and multimediaresources have been developed in the University’steaching and research disciplines. Electronicdatabases are available on the Library’s networkwhich is accessible in the Library, across theuniversity in computing and TALSS laboratories andin staff offices. In addition, access to a large numberof external online databases and electronicinformation resources is provided via the Internet.Professional staff can undertake searches onspecialised databases for eligible staff and students.

AccessMost of the library’s collections are arranged on openshelving by subject. Signs explaining the shelvingsystem are displayed in the stack areas.

The local collection can be searched via the library’scatalogue available within the branches, elsewherein the University on the network, across the Internetand through dial-up modem connection.

Extended access to information is available via thelibrary’s Web page at http://www.lib.qut.edu.au

MembershipAll staff and students (full-time, part-time andexternal) are automatically members of the libraryand can use any branch library. Identification cardsare required whenever and wherever a client borrows.

Under an extensive reciprocal borrower scheme, staffand students are also eligible for free membershipof Griffith University Library. As well externalstudents may be able to register for reciprocalprivileges with a number of tertiary institutions.Details are available from the loans desk.

HoursHours vary from branch to branch and duringsemester breaks. Current opening hours are availableas a recorded message on (07) 3864 2493, throughthe Library catalogue, via the Library’s Web pageand are advertised at each location.

BorrowingMembers can borrow from any branch library andcan request an item on loan be held for collection onits return. Required materials not held at a member’shome campus can be requested via the Librarycatalogue for collection at their local branch library.QUT staff and students can also request material forcollection at their local branch library from GriffithUniversity Library via the special reciprocal loansservice (SRL).

Staff and postgraduates with special research needsmay request materials not held in the library viadocument delivery. Once registered, eligiblemembers can place requests electronically, twenty-four hours a day from any computer with access tothe library’s Web page. Ask at Document Delivery.

Course Reserve CollectionMaterial in high demand such as lecturers’ notes,textbooks and recommended readings are held in theCourse Reserve Collection and may be borrowedfor use in the library only. Some material is nowavailable via an electronic reserve accessible throughthe library’s Web page. Details are available at theloans desk.

AssistanceStaff at the information desk can answer queries andassist clients in finding and using informationresources. Information about the library’s servicesand collections is available in each library in a varietyof formats: brochures, pamphlets, subject guides toinformation sources and information sheets onspecial resources. In addition, the library’s Web pagecan be accessed at http://www.lib.qut.edu.au.

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Telephone EnquiriesThe following numbers may be called for telephoneassistance:

Carseldine Library (07) 3864 4555Gardens Point Library (07) 3864 2083Kelvin Grove Library (07) 3864 3374.Law Library (07) 3864 2842

Academic and Postgraduate ServicesA professional librarian works closely with eachschool, consulting academic and research personnelon developing collections, accessing services andassisting with all information issues. LiaisonLibrarians also assist postgraduates with theirinformation needs.

A Researchers’ Centre, located on Level 7 ofGardens Point Library, provides a range of servicesto support the information and research needs ofacademic and postgraduate research students.

Information Literacy SkillsInstruction in effective information use is availablethrough a variety of formal and informal programs.

Students should enquire at the information desk orask their lecturers to arrange classes. Staff andpostgraduates may contact their Liaison Librarianor the Information Literacy Librarian about Internettraining, the Advanced Information Retrieval Skills(IFN001/airs) course and other subject specificclasses.

Additional ServicesWithin library buildings, clients will find studycarrels, seminar rooms, a lecture theatre (GardensPoint Library), audiovisual equipment and quiettalking areas. Self service photocopying and laserprinting is available using a debit card system. Cardsmay be purchased and credit added in the FacilitiesSupport Services (FSS) areas.

Also located in some of the libraries, Teaching andLearning Support Services (TALSS) offeraudiovisual equipment loans, computing labs andcomputer-based education programs. The openinghours for these services may differ from the library’shours. Please check the hours of operation with staffat the specific service point.

S T U D E N T G U I L D

The Guild is governed by Guild Council whichconsists of the Executive (President, GeneralSecretary, Education Director, International StudentServices Director, Womens Services Director,Welfare Services Director, Recreation Director andfive Campus Directors), campus representatives, andspecialist representatives (for part-time and externalstudents, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderstudents and postgraduate students).

The QUT Student Guild is owned and operated byand for students.

Members of the Guild Council are elected at theannual general election and all students are eligibleto stand for positions at the election. Students willalso be able to nominate and vote for campuscoordinator positions to help organise activities andservices on campuses.

The Guild sends representatives to express students’views to many University committees, including theUniversity Academic Board.

All QUT students are members of the Guild and theirrespective national union, NUS. Quite often accessand equity to education can be affected bygovernment policy. The Guild will often call on itsmembers to attend rallies to stop regressive changes

to the education system. The Guild fully supports afree public education system where everyone hasequal access.

The QUT Student Guild is a service organisationoperated for the benefit of the student body. TheGuild exists to make a student’s time at Universityeasier and more enjoyable. QUT staff and membersof the public are also encouraged to join the Guildas associate members.

The Guild has a presence on the WorldWide Web which can be accessed at http://www.sg.qut.edu.au/. Many of the Guild’s servicesare listed there along with an events page wherestudents can find out what is happening on theircampus.

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QUT ART MUSEUM

exhibitions to be shown during 2000 include: Froma Country Garden: Works from the Howard HintonCollection; Picture This; Workings of the Mind; andGeorgeGittoes: World Diary.

The Tom Heath Gallery features changingexhibitions of the work of students and staff fromvarious creative academic disciplines within theUniversity, including visual arts and design.

Educational programs and activities such as floortalks, lectures, films, group tours and special eventsare an important part of the museum’s services tothe public.

The museum provides a relaxed and friendlyatmosphere in which to enjoy works by some ofAustralia’s leading artists. Students and staff areencouraged to visit the museum and to participatein its public programs.

Museum HoursTuesday to Friday: 10am – 4pm;Saturday and Sunday: 12 noon – 4pm;closed Mondays.

AdmissionEntry to the museum is free.

InformationPhone: (07) 3864 5370E-mail: [email protected] site: http://www.artmuseum.qut.edu.au/

The Queensland University of Technology ArtMuseum is an important new cultural facility for thecity of Brisbane. The Museum and the nearbyGardens Theatre together create the Cultural Precinctlocated at the University’s Gardens Point campus.

The museum is situated on the ground floor of UBlock, an imposing 1930s building adjacent to OldGovernment House. The main entrance fronts on tothe pedestrian mall adjoining the City BotanicGardens.

The museum comprises six galleries andincorporates the latest exhibition facilities to meetinternational display standards.

The University’s art collection, comprising morethan 1600 works, is housed within the museum.Holdings include historical and contemporary works,chiefly by Australian artists. The collectionencompasses paintings, sculptures, decorative artsand works on paper. Collection strengths includeQueensland art; contemporary Australian ceramicsand prints; and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderart. Temporary exhibitions drawn from the collectionare organised quarterly and displayed in the AustraliaPost and Kay and Robert Bryan Galleries.

The museum maintains a lively program of travellingexhibitions. These are displayed in the WilliamAngliss and Corrs Chambers Westgarth Galleries andare changed at six weekly intervals. Travelling

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STUDENT RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURESIntroduction ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Application .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Enrolment ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Non-award studies ................................................................................................................................... 25

Transfer of credit ..................................................................................................................................... 26

Assessment .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Review of grades and academic rulings .................................................................................................. 31

Unsatisfactory academic performance and exclusion ............................................................................. 32

Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) ....................................................................................33

Student Guild fee rules ............................................................................................................................ 35

Student fees ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Sanctions for failure to meet payment obligations .................................................................................. 36

Sanctions for breach of assessment rules ................................................................................................ 36

Student appeals against exclusions .......................................................................................................... 36

Schedule 1: Postgraduate tuition fees ...................................................................................................... 38

Schedule 2: Visiting student fees ............................................................................................................. 40

Schedule 3: Aministrative charges........................................................................................................... 40

Appendix 1: Credit transfer policies ........................................................................................................ 41

Appendix 2: Eligibility for graduation – Limits on grades of 3 .............................................................. 43

Appendix 3: Exclusion – designated units .............................................................................................. 44

Appendix 4: Replacement and substitute award certificates ................................................................... 45

Appendix 5: Unit withdrawal dates for 2000 .......................................................................................... 46

POLICY STATEMENTSAccess to assessment results ................................................................................................................... 47

Assessment provisions for students with disabilities .............................................................................. 47

Information access and privacy ............................................................................................................... 48

Disability services policy ........................................................................................................................ 48

Awards with Honours .............................................................................................................................. 50

Equal opportunity policy ......................................................................................................................... 50

Policy on inclusive language and presentation ........................................................................................ 51

Sexual and gender-based harassment policy ........................................................................................... 51

Policy on racial discrimination and harassment ...................................................................................... 52

Supplementary assessment ...................................................................................................................... 54

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STUDENT RULES , POL IC I ES AND PROCEDURES

INTRODUCTIONAs a result of an extensive review and modernisationof the University’s legislative framework, the QUTCouncil adopted the following Rules in March 1999.These Rules, which generally preserve the policiesand procedures in-place prior to the review, havebeen formulated to provide the least disadvantageto continuing students. If any students consider theyhave been disadvantaged by a change in the Rules,the student should make the case in writing to theRegistrar.

For information on the University’s admission policyand procedures, please refer to the various bookletsavailable from QUT’s Admissions Office.

STUDENTS ARE WARNED THAT PENALTIES(INCLUDING FINES, SANCTIONS, WITH-HOLDING RESULTS, EXCLUSION OREXPULSION) MAY BE IMPOSED ONSTUDENTS WHO CONTRAVENE THESE ORANY OTHER QUT RULE OR POLICY, OR WHOFAIL TO MEET THEIR OBLIGATIONS,(INCLUDING FAILING TO PAY PRESCRIBEDFEES, LATE FEES OR FINES, OR FOR FAILINGTO RETURN LIBRARY/FACULTY MATERIALSOR EQUIPMENT).

These Student Rules are made pursuant to:

QUT Statute No. 1 (Course of Study) 1999QUT Statute No. 2 (Student Discipline) 1999QUT Statute No. 3 (Fees) 1999.

It should also be read in conjunction with:

Schedule 1 to the QUT Act 1998, Conduct onUniversity Land. This Schedule authorises certainUniversity officers to direct disorderly persons orthose creating disturbances to leave the University.A person failing to comply with such a directionmay be fined.

the Library Rules and Regulations;

Information Technology Rules and Regulations;

all relevant QUT policies.

THE RULES

1. APPLICATION(1) These Rules apply to all commencing, current,

suspended and excluded students of QUT.

(2) “ Registrar” means the University’s ChiefAdministrative Officer.

2. ENROLMENT(1) Failure to enrol following admissionIf a commencing student fails to enrol for thesemester by the date specified in the University’sletter of offer, the enrolment lapses and the offer ofadmission is withdrawn.

(2) Enrolment to conform with offerCommencing students are required to enrol asspecified in the University’s letter of offer, includingthe specific course, and, where applicable, specificmajor, attendance mode and/or specific campus.

(3) Enrolment (commencing students)A commencing student is enrolled on completionof all of the following:

(a) application for admission;

(b) acceptance of the offer of a quota place in termsof the conditions prescribed;

(c) submission of a completed enrolment form andits acceptance by the University;

(d) payment of prescribed fees (unless the Registrarhas granted an extension of time for suchpayment and has accepted the enrolment subjectto payment at a later prescribed date);

(e) submission of a completed HECS PaymentsOptions Declaration Form (not required forinternational students, exempted students,students who are New Zealand citizens andsome permanent residents); and

(f) completion of any other required procedures.

FORM: Enrolment Form for CommencingStudents.

SOURCE: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus, or Office of InternationalStudents, Kelvin Grove campus (forinternational students only) orStudent Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Student Centres.

(4) Re-enrolment (continuing students)A continuing student is required to lodge anenrolment form each calendar year. A continuingstudent is enrolled on completion of the following:

(a) submission of a completed enrolment form andits acceptance by the University;

(b) payment of prescribed fees (unless the Registrarhas granted an extension of time for such

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payment and has accepted the enrolment subjectto payment at a later prescribed date); and

(c) completion of any other required procedures,provided that the student is not subject toexclusion or termination of enrolment, or hasnot been refused the right to re-enrol underStatute No 3 (Fees) or section 12 of these Rulesfor Breach of academic assessment.

Students are required to re-enrol by the publishedclosing date. An enrolment form lodged after theclosing date may be accepted at the discretion of theRegistrar on payment of a late fee. Students whofail to re-enrol will be subject to cancellation ofenrolment.

FORM: Enrolment Form for ContinuingStudents.

SOURCE: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Student Centres.

(5) Personal informationStudents are obliged to provide personal information,including their full name, for record keepingpurposes and for statistical purposes as required bythe Commonwealth Government.

Students who change their name from that recordedby the University should submit their request inwriting together with appropriate supportingdocumentation, such as a birth certificate or marriagecertificate.

Students should note that the name reported forgraduation purposes will be the one recorded by theUniversity at the time of the official release of resultsfor the last semester of enrolment.

(6) Mailing addressStudents are required to provide a reliable mailingaddress for correspondence with the University andmust promptly notify the University of any changeof address. Failure to receive a notice because ofchange of address is not a sufficient excuse formissing a deadline or an obligation.

The University is required by the CommonwealthGovernment to record for statistical purposes eachstudent’s ‘Permanent Home Residence’. Thisaddress cannot be a PO Box, a Mail Service, or careof another person or company. QUT will notnormally send mail to a student’s ‘Permanent HomeResidence’.

FORM: Change to Personal Details Form(Form D).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Student Centres.

(7) Enrolment Statement (Form E)Each semester, the University provides students withan Enrolment Statement outlining their currentenrolment program. This statement may be used toamend the study program as required. Studentsshould refer to section 2(10) for details on theconditions for changing their current enrolmentprogram.

It is the student’s responsibility to inform theUniversity of any discrepancy on the statement.Failure to correct an inaccurate record may haveserious financial, administrative and academicconsequences.

If no changes to the statement are required, thestudent should retain the statement for their records.

(8) Final Notice of Enrolment and HECSLiabilityEach semester, the University provides students witha final confirmation of enrolment outlining theircurrent enrolment program. This notification willalso include the HECS liability for the semesterdetermined by the unit enrolment on the census datefor the semester (see section 8(6)).

(9) Nomination of enrolment program(a) Maximum and minimum semester loads:Except with the approval of the Dean of faculty, afull-time student will not enrol for a program whichexceeds the standard credit points for a full-timesemester in the course, or the number of credit pointsallocated to the semester of the course from whichthe majority of units has been selected, whicheveris the greater.

Except with the approval of the Dean of faculty, apart-time student will enrol in a program with creditpoints totalling at least 35 per cent of the standardcredit points for the full-time course.International students studying on campus must enrolin a full-time program, except where part-timestudies allow completion of course requirements, orwhere prior approval has been granted by theManager, Office of International Students.

(b) Prerequisites, corequisites and incompatibleunits of study:A prerequisite unit is one which must be passedbefore the student proceeds to a further unit whichhas the prerequisite so specified. A corequisite is onewhich, if not previously passed, must be studiedconcurrently with another unit with which it is acorequisite.

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A Head of School may permit a student to undertakea unit without the student having passed the specifiedprerequisites if the Head of School is satisfied thatthe student has the appropriate backgroundknowledge necessary for the unit.

Enrolment in a unit of study is not permitted if astudent has successfully completed any unit listedas ‘incompatible with’ the proposed unit. (See unitsynopsis.)

(c) Right to amend enrolment programs:A course coordinator may amend a student’senrolment program for any of the following reasons:

(i) credit points exceeding the maximum allowed;(ii) credit points less than the minimum allowed;(iii) timetable incompatibility;(iv) non-compliance with course rules.

(10) Amending enrolments(a) Change to enrolment program:Students are responsible for advising the Registrarof changes to enrolment details. Each semester theUniversity provides students with an EnrolmentStatement (Form E) outlining their current program.Students may return this form by the relevant duedate to advise of a change to their enrolment.

(b) Addition and substitution of units:Each semester students may request one free changeto add or substitute units up to a published date atthe end of the second week. A request for additionor substitution submitted on other than the completedEnrolment Statement will be processed only uponpayment of a fee. Students may request a waiver ofthe fee if circumstances beyond their control requirea change to enrolment. The Enrolments Officer willdetermine all requests for waiver of the fee.

Requests received after the published date must bearthe written support of the unit coordinator and proofof payment of a late fee. Requests are only approvedif all of the following conditions are met:

(i) the unit coordinator has confirmed that thestudent may enrol in the unit after the publisheddate; and

(ii) the student has demonstrated the existence ofexceptional circumstances as determined by theRegistrar or relevant course coordinator; and

(iii) the student has provided proof of payment ofthe late fee.

International students who wish to add unitsexceeding the total number of credit pointspreviously approved, must make application throughthe Office of International Students to do so.

Requests submitted without written support of theunit coordinator and proof of payment of the latefee will be returned to the student unprocessed.

FORM: Enrolment Statement (Form E).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus, Office of InternationalStudents (for international studentsonly) or Student Centres.

(c) Cancellation of Units:Students may cancel their enrolment in units exceptwhere the cancellation results in an enrolmentprogram which has fewer credit points than theminimum allowable, or represents a departure froma program prescribed for a student on probation.Cancellation of units where no addition of unitsoccurs will not incur an administrative charge.

The following rules relate to the academicimplications of cancelling unit enrolments. Studentsshould refer to Appendix 5: unit withdrawal datesfor 2000 to determine the appropriate cancellationdates. Students are also advised to refer to section 8,section 9, section 10 or the Office of InternationalStudents, for financial implications of unitcancellation.

For single and multi-semester length unitsundertaken in the first or second semestersincluding Brisbane Graduate School of Businessunits and QUT International College units thefollowing results are recorded:

(i) Cancellation before 2/3 of the way through theteaching period: A status of ‘Withdrawn’ isrecorded against the units concerned. A‘Withdrawn’ unit is not included in thecalculation of the student’s GPA and does notappear on the student’s official academic record;

(ii) Cancellation after 2/3 of the way through theteaching period: A result of ‘Withdrawn –Failure’ is awarded. The examiner may award apassing grade on the basis of the assessmentundertaken by the student prior to cancellation.

For units undertaken in the intensive study mode,offshore programs, or summer program, theremay be differing, and sometimes unique, commence-ment dates. Students should refer to the advertisedcommencement date of the units. For units under-taken in the these categories, the following willapply:

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(i) Units with a teaching period less than twoweeks:

Cancellation prior to the commencement ofteaching: A status of ‘Withdrawn” is recordedagainst the units concerned. A ‘Withdrawn’ unitis not included in the calculation of the student’sGPA and does not appear on the student’sofficial academic record.

(ii) Units with a teaching period of more thantwo weeks and up to six weeks:

Cancellation in the first two weeks of theteaching period: A status of ‘Withdrawn” isrecorded against the units concerned. A‘Withdrawn’ unit is not included in thecalculation of the student’s GPA and does notappear on the student’s official academic record.

(iii) Units with a teaching period of more thansix weeks:

Cancellation in the first six weeks of theteaching period: A status of ‘Withdrawn” isrecorded against the units concerned. A‘Withdrawn’ unit is not included in thecalculation of the student’s GPA and does notappear on the student’s official academic record.

(iv) Cancellation after these periods: A result of‘Withdrawn – Failure’ is awarded. The examinermay award a passing grade on the basis of theassessment undertaken by the student prior tocancellation.

The Registrar, on advice from the faculty, may waivethe ‘fail’ result arising from late cancellation whensatisfied that the cancellation was necessitated bymedical, compassionate or other exceptionalcircumstances. Documentary evidence, such asmedical certificates or statements from employers,must be submitted in support of requests.

FORM: Enrolment Statement (Form E) orChange to Enrolment Form(Form C).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus, Student Centres, or theOffice of International Students(international students only).

(11) Change of courseOffers of admission to commencing students specifythe particular course and, where applicable, majorfor which the offer is made. Students are required toenrol as specified in section 2(3) and complete atleast the first semester accordingly.

(a) Transfer to another course offered by thesame faculty:Students who wish to transfer to:

another course offered by the same faculty,

from a single to a double degree in the samefaculty, provided both components of the doubledegree are provided by the faculty,

from one degree to another double degree wherethe faculty or faculties involved in the course beingsought are those involved in the current course,or

to a single component of a double degree,

may apply to do so using the Intra-Faculty ChangesForm (Form I). Applications will be determined byfaculties and are subject to the followingprescriptions:

(i) if the application is made after completion ofthe first semester but before completion of thefirst year, the student must have met theminimum entry level, and any prerequisites,which applied for the proposed new course ormajor in the most recent admission period;

(ii) if the application is made after completion ofthe first year, the student’s eligibility will beassessed according to criteria established byDeans of Faculties and published before theclose of applications each year.

(iii) There must be a place available in the proposedcourse.

FORM: Intra-Faculty Changes Form(Form I).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Admissions Office, Kelvin Grovecampus, Office of InternationalStudents (for international studentsonly) or Student Centres.

(b) Transfer to a course offered by a differentfaculty:Students who wish to transfer to a course offered bya different faculty, including double degrees offeredby more than one faculty, should apply as follows:

(i) in the case of an undergraduate course offeredvia QTAC, to QTAC;

(ii) in the case of an undergraduate course notoffered via QTAC, directly to QUT using FormTS;

(iii) in the case of a postgraduate course, to the QUTAdmissions Office, using Form TS; or

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(iv) in the case of international students, to the QUTOffice of International Students, using Form F.

(c) Change of major:Students who wish to transfer to another majorwithin the same course may apply to do so using theIntra-Faculty Changes Form (Form I). Applicationswill be determined by faculties and will be subjectto the following:

(i) if the application is made after completion ofthe first semester but before completion of thefirst year, the student must have met theminimum entry level, and any prerequisites,which applied for the proposed new major inthe most recent admission period;

(ii) if the application is made after completion ofthe first year, the student’s eligibility will beassessed according to criteria established byDeans of faculties and published before theclose of applications each year.

(iii) There must be a place available in the proposedmajor.

FORM: Intra-Faculty Changes Form(Form I).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Admissions Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Student Centres.

(d) Change of attendance mode:Offers of admission to commencing students willspecify the attendance mode for which the offer ismade. Students are required to enrol as specified insection 2(3) and complete at least the first semesteraccordingly.

Students who wish to change to another attendancemode may apply to do so using the EnrolmentStatement (Form E) or Change to Enrolment Form(Form C). Applications will be determined byfaculties, and for international students, also by theOffice of International Students.

FORM: Enrolment Statement (Form E) orChange to Enrolment Form(Form C).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Student Centres.

(e) Definitions of attendance/study modes(i) Full-time students are students who are enrolled

for the semester in 75 per cent or more of thestandard credit points for a full-time semesterof the course.

(ii) Part-time students are students who are enrolledfor the semester in less than 75 per cent of thestandard credit points for a full-time semesterof the course.

(iii) Internal students are those who undertake allunits of study for which they are enrolledthrough attendance at the University on a regularbasis. This also includes students undertakingunits on a block basis (one-week on-campus atany time) or in the intensive mode (five to sevenweek period in a semester). Students whoundertake a higher degree course for whichregular attendance is not required, but attendthe University on an agreed schedule for thepurpose of supervision and/or instruction arealso classified as internal students.

(iv) Multi-modal students are those who undertakeat least one unit of study on an internal mode ofattendance and at least one unit of study on anexternal mode of attendance.

(v) External students are classified as external whenall units of study for which they are enrolledinvolve special arrangements whereby teachingmaterials, assignments, etc. are delivered to thestudent, and any associated attendance at theUniversity is of an incidental, irregular, specialor voluntary nature.

(vi) Offshore students are students enrolled in a QUTcourse offered in an offshore location, usuallyin partnership with an overseas institution.Offshore students must meet all entryrequirements stipulated for onshore students,and are subject to QUT’s student rules, policiesand procedures.

(12) Transfer to another campusWhere a course is offered on more than one campus,students will be allocated to one of the campusesand will be required to attend that campus for at leastthe first semester. Students who wish to change toanother campus may apply to do so using theEnrolment Statement (Form E). Faculties willdetermine applications.

(13) ExceptionsIn special circumstances, Deans of faculties mayapprove exceptions to the following policies:

(a) the requirement that commencing students enroland complete at least the first semester of theircourse as specified in their offer of admission;that is, no change to course, major, attendancemode or campus before the end of the firstsemester of the course;

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(b) the requirement in section 2(11)(a)(i) andsection 2(11)(c)(i) that students who wish totransfer to another course or major within thesame faculty must have met the minimum entrylevel which applied for the proposed new courseor major in the most recent admission round.

(14) Concurrent enrolmentConcurrent enrolment in two or more QUT coursesis permitted except where the total study load in asemester exceeds 48 credit points, in which case theapproval of the course coordinator of each course isrequired.

(15) Alternative StudiesAlternative studies refers to the completion of a unitor units at QUT or another tertiary institution –

(a) in place of core units listed in the coursestructure; or

(b) in satisfaction of elective or other requirementswhere the unit is not listed in a schedule of unitsfor such purposes.

An application to undertake alternative studiesrequires the course coordinator to approve thenominated alternative as a valid substitute in termsof the course rules. Where the alternative studies areoffered by another QUT faculty, the approval of thefaculty offering the unit is required.

Where alternative studies involve units taken at QUT,the units and results will appear on the student’sacademic record in the normal way. Where thealternative studies are undertaken at anotherinstitution, it is the student’s responsibility to providean official statement of results from that institution.In this case, credit for the alternative studies will begiven.

(16) Leave of absenceStudents who find that their circumstancesnecessitate a period of absence from their course mayrequest leave of absence. Normally leave of absencewill not be granted in the first semester of the firstyear of study except where the absence isnecessitated by medical, compassionate or otherexceptional circumstances as determined by theRegistrar.

Following the first semester of the first year of studyfor students in undergraduate courses, except wherespecified in the course rules, approval of leave ofabsence for periods up to one year is automatic (notethat international students must be able to enrol in afull-time program on their return from leave). Forperiods in excess of one year or for students inpostgraduate courses, leave of absence is subject toapproval by the relevant Dean of faculty.

In cases where leave of absence is granted after thedates referred to in Appendix 5: unit withdrawal datesfor 2000, a ‘Withdrawn – Failure’ result will beawarded except where the Registrar, on advice fromthe faculty, is satisfied that the period of leave wasnecessitated by medical, compassionate or otherexceptional circumstances. Documentary evidence,such as medical certificates or statements fromemployers, must be submitted in support of requests.

At the end of the nominated period, students are senta form with which to re-enrol. If they do not re-enrol,their leave of absence is terminated and theirenrolment status is altered to ‘Cancelled’.

FORM: Change to Enrolment Form (FormC) or Enrolment Statement(Form E).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus, Office of InternationalStudents (for international studentsonly) or Student Centres.

(17) Cancellation of enrolmentStudents may cancel their enrolment in a course atany time but should take into account the provisionsof section 2(10). International students who canceltheir enrolment will have their student visa cancelled.

FORM: Change to Enrolment Form (FormC) or Enrolment Statement (FormE).

SOURCE: Student Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Enrolments Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Student Centres.

(18) Re-admission following a period ofnon-attendance or exclusionStudents who wish to re-enter a course after a periodof absence and who are not returning from leave ofabsence may apply for re-admission. Re-admissionapplicants who have not completed all first andsecond semester units listed in the courserequirements for the full-time mode of anundergraduate course must satisfy the entryrequirements and cut-off levels applicable for themost recent admissions period.

Students who have been excluded from a course asa result of unsatisfactory academic performance willnot be considered for re-admission until at leasttwelve months have elapsed since exclusion.Applications require the approval of the relevantFaculty Academic Board.

Application is made directly to the University andmust be lodged by the published due date of the

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semester in which the student wishes to resume. Thestudent must submit a written statement in supportof the application, which should address such factorsas changed circumstances, academic and/orvocational performance since exclusion, maturityand motivation.

A student who is permitted to re-enrol following aperiod of absence will be required to satisfy thecourse requirements, which apply at the time ofresumption. Depending on the length of the absenceand on changes to course content and structureduring the intervening period, the student will notnecessarily retain credit for all units completed priorto the absence. The course coordinator may requirea student to repeat units that have been passedpreviously or to undertake additional units in orderto satisfy the current course requirements.

FORM: Re-admission Form (Form R) orApplication for Admission as anInternational Student (Form F).

SOURCE: Admissions Office, Kelvin Grovecampus or Office of InternationalStudents, Kelvin Grove campus orStudent Centres.

SUBMIT TO: Admissions Office, Kelvin Grovecampus, Office of InternationalStudents, Kelvin Grove campus orStudent Centres.

(19) Time limits for completion of coursesStudents are expected to progress with minimuminterruption towards completion of their course. Thetime limits are measured in calendar years from thefirst day of the first semester in which the studentwas enrolled. The time limits, inclusive of periodsof exclusion, but exclusive of periods of approvedleave of absence or other approved periods ofinterruption, are as follows:

(a) doctoral and masters degree courses by research– as per course requirements. Maximum timelimit for part-time PhD candidature – 8 years.Extension beyond 8 years considered only inexceptional circumstances and only for no morethan 1 year;

(b) graduate diplomas and masters degree coursesequivalent to two years of full-time study – 6years;

(c) graduate diplomas, honours degrees, degreesand masters degrees equivalent to one year offull-time study – 4 years;

(d) degrees, graduate diplomas and Masters degreesequivalent to one and a half years of full-timestudy – 5 years;

(e) bachelor degrees and diploma courses – 10years;

(f) combined degree courses – 11 years;

(g) associate degree and associate diploma courses– 7 years;

(h) graduate and advanced certificate courses – 2years.

Students who exceed these limits may be asked toshow cause why they should not be excluded fromfurther enrolment in the course.

Students excluded because of failure to complete acourse within time limits have the right of appeal(see section 13(4)).

3. NON-AWARD STUDIES(1) DefinitionNon-award students are those who have approval toundertake certain units from an award course withoutenrolling in the course itself. Non-award studentsreceive normal instruction, assessment andexamination results in such units but are not admittedto undertake a complete award course.

(2) CategoriesThere are two categories of non-award students:

(a) cross-institution students who undertake QUTunits for credit towards an award course at anAustralian Commonwealth-funded institution;

(b) visiting students who undertake units fromaward courses for purposes of professional orpersonal development, or in order to meetcourse entry requirements (this also includesHECS-liable students wishing to undertakeunits additional to the requirements of theiraward course).

(3) Application procedureNon-award students are required to make applicationfor each semester in which they wish to study.Applicants are responsible for obtaining informationon unit availability, suitability of their backgroundand timetables.

An application for enrolment as a non-award studentmay be rejected if the applicant does not have aneducational background appropriate to the unit/sapplied for, or if there are insufficient placesremaining in the class. An application for enrolmentas a non-award student requires the approval of therelevant Dean of faculty.

(a) Cross-institution studentsAn application for admission as a cross-institutionstudent must be accompanied by documentaryevidence from a recognised institution of higher

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education that the proposed unit(s) are accepte