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UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ICT

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING AND ASSOCIATED COMBINED DEGREES

UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2015

Contents 1. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL ........................................................................................ 3 2. ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS ......................................................................................... 4

Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Professional Recognition ........................................................................................................................... 4 Course Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Industrial Experience (KNE380) ............................................................................................................... 6

Interview Skills Tutorial .................................................................................................................... 6 Industrial Placement ........................................................................................................................... 7 Technical Reports ............................................................................................................................... 7

3. DISCIPLINE OF ENGINEERING CONTACTS .............................................................................. 9 4. TEACHING AND LEARNING ...................................................................................................... 12

Responsibility of the University to students ............................................................................................ 12 Admission ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Unit information ............................................................................................................................... 12 Assessment and progression ............................................................................................................ 13 Access to Staff .................................................................................................................................. 14 Intellectual Property ......................................................................................................................... 14 Access to equipment, resources and support services ...................................................................... 14 Student participation ........................................................................................................................ 14 Harassment and discrimination ........................................................................................................ 14 Confidentiality .................................................................................................................................. 15 Access to personal files .................................................................................................................... 15 Concerns and grievances .................................................................................................................. 15

Responsibilities of staff ........................................................................................................................... 15 Responsibilities of students to the University ......................................................................................... 15 Plagiarism and Academic Integrity ......................................................................................................... 16 Assignment Cover Sheets ........................................................................................................................ 17

5. SAFETY AND WELFARE ............................................................................................................. 18 School of Engineering and ICT Workplace Health and Safety Guide .................................................... 18 Access to School Buildings and Facilities ............................................................................................... 18 Work outside of normal hours ................................................................................................................. 19 Workshops ............................................................................................................................................... 19 Laboratory Access – WH&S Certification .............................................................................................. 19 Operation of Equipment and Machinery ................................................................................................. 19 General Dress .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Protective Clothing .................................................................................................................................. 20 Medical Disclosure Form ........................................................................................................................ 20 Workplace Health and Safety Representatives ........................................................................................ 20 First Aid ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Reporting of Accidents, Indcidents and Potential Hazards ..................................................................... 21 Fire/Emergency Evacuation Procedures .................................................................................................. 21 Types of Fire Extinguishers and their appropriate use ............................................................................ 22 Electrocution ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Chemical spills and contamination .......................................................................................................... 22 General supervision of laboratory and workshop areas ........................................................................... 23

6. USEFUL INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS ..................................................................... 24 Timetable ................................................................................................................................................. 24 After Hours access to the Engineering Building and to Laboratories ..................................................... 24 Student Administration ............................................................................................................................ 25 Staff ......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Academic Staff ................................................................................................................................. 25 Relevant Committees of the School of Engineering and ICT .......................................................... 25

Engineering Society ................................................................................................................................. 26 School Forums ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Some issues faced by new students ......................................................................................................... 26 Survival Tips ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Important Hints ........................................................................................................................................ 27

3 School of Engineering and Computer & Information Systems Undergraduate Guide

1. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL The University of Tasmania

The University of Tasmania is one of Australia’s oldest universities. Founded in Hobart in 1890, it was the fourth University to be established in colonial Australia. In the ensuing years, the University developed a reputation for solid academic achievement. In 1991, The University incorporated the Tasmanian State Institute of Technology in Launceston and in 2005 the AMC became an institute of the University. The University of Tasmania has established itself as a vibrant educational institution which has the combined century long traditions of academic excellence with the energy and dynamism of a modern institute. The University has its main campuses in Hobart, Sandy Bay, Launceston, Inveresk and the Cradle Coast.

The University of Tasmania is committed to the creation, preservation, communication and application of knowledge, as well as excellence in all teaching, research and scholarly activities. The University continues to make far-‐reaching educational, cultural and economic contributions to Tasmania and the world. While we maintain a strong and distinctive Tasmanian identity, our programs and research are international in scope, vision and standards. Our family includes around 50,000 graduates who are now scattered across the globe. Completing a UTAS course is a life-‐shaping experience that provides the foundation on which to build careers and lives for our students.

The School of Engineering and ICT

The School of Engineering and ICT, which is part of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, spans a diverse range of engineering streams. These streams include Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Electrical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Electronics and Communications and Computer Systems. UTas graduates are highly regarded within local, national and international, public and private sector organisations and secure employment in a wide variety of areas. The School has strong links with industry. A degree from the School of Engineering and ICT offers a broad foundation across all engineering disciplines, allowing graduates to extend their horizons beyond their chosen area of expertise.

The School of Engineering and ICT has a strong international presence with students from more than ten countries enrolled. The School prides itself on assisting students to reach their fullest potential by equipping them with the relevant skills and knowledge needed. Students undertaking any Engineering unit are strongly encouraged to be effective problem solvers capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of situations. The School aims to instil the desire for lifelong learning in our students.

Engineering provides the infrastructure for society and can help achieve a sustainable future. Staff and students at the School of Engineering and ICT are involved in projects including Alternative and Sustainable Energy Systems, Biological Motion Control of a Robotic Arm, and Structural Loads, Propulsion Efficiency and Seakeeping in High-‐Speed Catamaran Vessels.


2. ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS

Overview • Bachelor of Engineering (BE , Course code N3A or N4F) • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (BSc-‐BE, Course code N3C or

N4G) • These courses are offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology. The first year of these courses may be studied in either Hobart or Launceston. Second and subsequent years of the course must be completed in Hobart. This guide provides details of the BE. For details of the BSc component of the combined degree please see the relevant Faculties.

Professional Recognition The School of Engineering and ICT Degree programs are accredited by Engineers Australia (EA) (http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/) and provides qualification for Graduate Membership. Our degrees are also recognised in many other countries such as UK, USA, NZ, Canada, Malaysia and recently Singapore through agreements between Engineers Australia and similar professional bodies overseas through the “Washington Accord” (http://www.washingtonaccord.org/).

The Computer Systems Engineering stream is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for graduate entry to that Society.

The UTas Bachelor of Engineering (Geotechnical) has become Australia's first geotechnical engineering undergraduate program that is fully accredited by Engineers Australia (EA). It is also the first geotechnical engineering course recognised by Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

Course Structure Students may study the first year in Launceston through AMC and then transfer to Hobart. All Engineering streams share the same common first three semesters. This gives a breadth of subjects which enables students to make an informed choice of the area of specialization of most interest or to which they are best suited.

Nine streams or specializations are offered in Engineering. These are:

• Civil Engineering • Geotechnical Engineering • Computer Systems Engineering • Electronics and Communications Engineering • Electrical Power Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechatronics Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Environmental Engineering


Course Aims (Reference: The Engineers Australia Manual for the accreditation of professional engineering programs).

The objectives of the Bachelor of Engineering degree are: • To provide a sound basis in the physical sciences, basic engineering sciences,

mathematics and management;

• To produce graduates capable of performing effectively as individual professional engineers with the ability to also function as an integral member of a multi-‐disciplinary team;

• To produce engineers who will make significant contributions to the engineering community, industry and government;

• To imbue students with a desire for lifelong learning and to have an enduring association with the School;

• To produce well rounded graduates of national and international standing, meeting the Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and the capability of adapting to the changing needs of the community;

• To prepare graduates for practice as engineers who can develop their professional and managerial skills in their places of employment through lifelong learning.

• To provide the opportunity for ambitious and capable achievers to excel and demonstrate innovation.

• To provide a foundation for postgraduate research training.

In order to achieve these aims, the BE degree comprises the following broad areas of study:

• Mathematics, science, engineering principles, skills and tools (computing, experimentation) appropriate to the discipline of study.

• Engineering design and projects.

• An Engineering discipline specialisation.

• Integrated exposure to professional engineering practice (including management and professional ethics).

A major feature of UTAS Engineering programs is the emphasis placed on laboratory work, design classes and projects. Students will be required to attend a comprehensive set of laboratory sessions and write regular reports on their work. Design classes provide opportunities to learn the techniques of developing safe sustainable and reliable designs. Students undertake individual and group projects which involve research, analysis, experimentation, feasibility studies, design, development and prototyping. Extensive use is made of computer simulations and packages.


Industrial Experience – KNE389/390 (Domestic students) or KNE379/380 (International Students) Alongside the traditional degree structure, all engineering students are also required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks of industrial experience work. This is usually carried out at the end of third year in the summer break. This is COMPULSORY. Industrial experience is a component of all Engineers Australia accredited professional engineering courses at any Australian university. (See section 3.2.5 in document G02 at http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-‐us/accreditation-‐management-‐system-‐professional-‐engineers)

STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE THAT GRADUATION IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT THIS WORK BEING COMPLETED

All third year domestic students should enrol in the unit KNE389 and all international students should enrol in KNE379 (Industrial Experience Preparation) in the academic year prior to their work placement. During this year you will take part in several workshops on interview skills and application writing etc. This is a prerequisite for enrolling in the actual work placement unit (KNE390 or KNE380). After a placement has been obtained students should enrol in KNE390 (domestic) or KNE380 (international). You will be required to submit a report on your placement for assessment. There are no fees for these units. Once completed to the satisfaction of the lecturer, students will be awarded an Ungraded Pass. These units are made up of three components:

1. Interview Skills Tutorials (which are carried out throughout the year). You must attend at least four tutorials in first semester.

2. Work Placement. 3. The submission of a report about the industrial experience.

All three parts are compulsory and must be completed in order to graduate. Interview Skills Tutorials Students are required to attend at least four tutorials in first semester which will cover “How to”:

• Set up a Portfolio • Prepare a Resume • Write an Application Letter • Address Selection Criteria • Attend an interview and helpful skills


• There will be insight and advice provided by the Career Education Officer, visiting professionals and Engineers Australia members

Industrial Placement

Where possible, the work experience placements are arranged through the School of Engineering and ICT. You are, however, strongly encouraged to seek your own placement, and should start this process early.

Work experience placements can be either

• a paid placement at an appropriate award rate • or voluntary (no income) • receiving a stipend (dollar amount offered to cover expenses)

Students applying for a position through the School’s program are required to:

• Submit a registration form • Submit one hard copy of current resume and academic record • Submit an electronic version of current resume and academic record • The above documents are sent to various companies/organisations • Selected students will attend interviews • Once a position is accepted the student is obliged to carry out this work

placement

Students that have arranged their own placements should provide the Outreach Officer with details in order that a confirmation letter may be written. The completed work experience will be approved at the discretion of the Outreach Officer if the work is deemed appropriate. International students are permitted to carry out their work in their home country if they wish to do so. If some work experience placements are part of a scholarship, students are still required to attend the tutorial and submit a report. Technical Reports

All students (whether placed through the school program or having found their own placement) are required to write a technical report and submit to the Outreach Officer, room 322, by end of week two, semester one.

A record of the submission of the report is kept and the report is handed onto an appropriate lecturer for assessment. Once the assessment is complete, the mark is recorded and the student is notified to collect the report.


If the report is deemed unsatisfactory or lacking in technical content, the student will be required to resubmit the report.

3. DISCIPLINE OF ENGINEERING CONTACTS

Engineering Academic Staff Professor Clive Baldock – Interim Head of School (until 23rd March, 2015) Medical Physics and Nanotechnology Room 327 Ph: 6226 2135 Professor Andrew Chan –Head of School (after 23rd March) Contact details to be advised Any students wishing to see the Head of School should make an appointment with

Mary Dixon at the Engineering Office.

Professor Stewart Franks –Discipline Head, Engineering Environmental Engineering Room 328 Ph: 6226 2117 Email: [email protected] Dr Damien Holloway – Degree Coordinator Civil Engineering Room 312 Ph: 6226 2136 Email: [email protected] Associate Professor Peter Doe – Deputy Degree Coordinator Mechanical Engineering Room 318 (2-‐5pm) Ph: 6226 2129 Email: [email protected] Professor JC Olivier Electrical Engineering Room 330A Ph: 6226 2131 Email: [email protected] Professor Michael Negnevitsky – Director, Centre for Renewable Energy Power Systems Electrical Engineering Room 330 Ph: 6226 7613 Email: [email protected] Dr Alan Henderson – Teaching and Learning Committee Chair Mechanical Engineering


Room 216 Ph: 6226 7639 Email: [email protected] Dr Tim Gale – Graduate Research Coordinator Mechatronics Engineering Room 222 Ph: 6226 2753 Email: [email protected] Dr Jason Lavroff – First Year Coordinator Mechanical Engineering Room 213 Ph: 6226 2137 Email: [email protected] Mr Andrew Brocklesby Electrical Engineering Room 214 Ph: 6226 2118 Email: [email protected] Dr Enamul Haque Electrical Engineering Room 309 Ph: 6226 2128 Email: [email protected] Dr Danchi Jiang Computer Systems Engineering Room 308 Ph: 6226 2145 Email: [email protected] Dr Hui Jiao Civil Engineering Room 210 Ph: 6226 2115 Email: [email protected] Dr Bernardo Leon de la Barra Electrical Engineering Room 307 Ph: 6226 7279 Email: [email protected] Dr Hongyuan Liu Geotechnical Engineering Room 220 Ph: 6226 2113 Email: [email protected] Dr Chris White Environmental Engineering Room 314 Ph: 6226 7640 Email: [email protected]


Dr David Wood -‐ Staff Student Liaison Committee Coordinator Civil Engineering Room 215 Ph: 6226 2119 Email: [email protected] Dr Xiaolin Wang Mechanical Engineering Room 211 Ph: 6226 2133 Email: [email protected] Ms Sarah Lyden Electrical Engineering Contact details to be advised. Email: [email protected] Engineering Professional Staff Mr Andrew Bylett Engineering Workshop Supervisor Room 217 Ph: 6226 2144 Email: [email protected] Mr Peter Seward Technical Officer, Workshop Room 212 Ph: 6226 1004 Email: [email protected] Mr David Morley Technical Officer, Workshop Room 212 Ph: 6226 7447 Email: [email protected] Mr James Lamont Technical Officer, Electrical Engineering Room 223 Ph: 6226 2141 Email: [email protected] Mr Bernard Chenery Technical Officer, Electrical Engineering Room 223 Ph: 6226 2126 Email: [email protected]


Engineering & ICT Administrative Staff Mrs Mary Dixon Administration Officer Engineering Office Room 315 Ph: 6226 2135 Email: [email protected] Ms Kris Purton Administration Officer Engineering and Computing and Information Systems Ph: 6226 7277 Email: [email protected] Mrs Heather King Administration Officer Engineering and Computing and Information Systems Ph: 6226 2900 Email: [email protected] Mrs Raelene Nicholas School Executive Officer Engineering and Computing and Information Systems Ph: 6324 3486 Email: [email protected] Mrs Susie Haley School Outreach Officer Room 322 Ph: 6226 7868 Email: [email protected] Engineering Casual Staff Emeritus Professor Mike Davis Mechanical Engineering Room 310 Ph: 6226 2074 Email: [email protected] Mr Calverly Gerard Mechanical Engineering Room 536 Ph: 6226 2726 Email: [email protected] Mr Keith Midson Civil Engineering Room 224 Ph: 6226 2915 Email: [email protected]


Mr Graeme Vertigan Electrical Engineering Room 226A Ph: 6226 2050 Email: [email protected] Dr Greg Walker – Visiting Research Professor Mechanical Engineering Email: [email protected] Mr Peter Watt Electrical Engineering Room 224 Ph: 6226 2915 Email: [email protected] Mr Dean Giosio Mechanical Engineering Contact details to be advised. Email: [email protected]

4. TEACHING AND LEARNING The University undertakes to provide a secure and supportive environment for teaching and learning and research supervision – an environment in which students will be stimulated to reach a high level of intellectual attainment. To achieve this, the University will strive to provide appropriate resources (including libraries and computer facilities), teaching and study facilities.

The University is committed to high standards of professional conduct in all activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it holds expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the special environment the University offers. The following Code of Conduct for Teaching and Learning sets out the responsibilities and expectations the University of Tasmania and its students can legitimately and fairly expect of each other.

Responsibility of the University to students

Admission (i) Prior to the enrolment period, potential students will, upon request, be

provided with current and accurate information about available university courses, entry procedures and financial implications.

(ii) Students will be selected for entry to the University by fair and open procedures with published criteria outlining access for all levels of candidacy. The principles upon which selection decisions are made will be stated clearly and adhered to by the University.

Unit information (i) The University will, on its website, publish information about each unit or

subject, during the year preceding their commencement. The information will


outline unit weight, unit or course objectives, teaching pattern, lecturers, assessment procedures, and other requirements of the student. If the course is subject to a minimum enrolment this will be noted, and units that are run in alternate years will also be included and this fact noted.

(ii) Within the first week of the academic timetable, the on-‐line information will include details about each unit, including criteria and methods of assessment, specific attendance and performance requirements for the unit, and a timetable of internal tests and assignments and other assessment deadlines. The information will also include information on how the assessment procedures relate to the objectives of the unit. The consequences of failure to meet the attendance requirements, assessment deadlines and word limits will also be specified. Course requirements will not be changed except for exceptional circumstances, in which case students will receive adequate warning and consultation.

Assessment and progression (i) Students enrolled in a particular course can normally expect to complete that

course in the format as described in official university publications at the time of their initial enrolment, providing they make satisfactory progress on an annual or semester basis in line with University rules on student progression and complete within the normal period of full-‐time candidacy. Students should be aware that many units of the Engineering course are pre-‐requisites for later year units. Failure to pass any unit will generally require that unit to be repeated, and prevent completion of the course in the minimum time.

Where changes of course are made during the period of candidacy, these will not disadvantage students.

(ii) Examination criteria and procedures will be consistent with published unit outlines, course objectives, and workload expectations.

(iii) Students can expect fair and helpful comment and feedback on their academic work to be provided by the most appropriate means. Mechanisms will exist for students to be made aware of their standard of performance and progress during the period of study of a unit or course. Where necessary, they will be counseled and/or referred to the appropriate educational support services.

(iv) Assignments will be returned, and examination results will be made available, as expeditiously as possible after their completion. Students have the opportunity to formally question their examination results in any course or unit. A student may apply in writing for formal review of assessment within 14 days of the notification of the result. This review will include a remark, by an alternative examiner, of any examination paper and a check to ensure that all relevant work has been assessed and marks totaled correctly. Students may also question an assessment by asking the School to check that all work has been included in the final mark, or by treating the matter as a grievance in accordance with the Ordinance of Student Grievances (now replaced by Ordinance No 65, Student complaints) and reporting the grievance to the head of the school.


Access to Staff Apart from their scheduled lectures/tutorials, students will have access to members of staff, by appointment or within specified times, to discuss relevant study issues and problems.

Intellectual Property The University will develop and/or sustain equitable policies relating to intellectual property generated in the course of study, and will ensure that these are respected and observed throughout the University community.

Access to equipment, resources and support services (i) The University will ensure that all equipment to be used by students is

functional and safe to use, and that students have adequate access to such equipment to meet the requirements of their courses.

(ii) The University will ensure the provision of adequate and current library/information resources and user support services to allow students to meet the requirements of their courses at a high standard.

(iii) The University will encourage the maintenance and/or development, either on its own responsibility or by the Student Union or other appropriate bodies, of a network of support for all students, in areas such as health, childcare and other support services, recreational facilities, personal study and career counselling, and advice on financial, accommodation and related matters.

Student participation (i) The University will provide opportunities for students to participate in the

functioning of the university, to have representation on policy-‐making committees at various levels of the university, and to provide feedback on the teaching-‐learning environment.

Harassment and discrimination • The University will endeavour to provide an environment for students which is

free from harassment and discrimination as set out by relevant Federal Anti-‐discrimination legislation -‐ Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and Sex Discrimination Act 1985. Where alleged harassment or discrimination occurs, procedures will be available to students to facilitate expedient and just resolution of problems. The relationships that University staff develop with their students will not provide any basis for the abuse of the power that staff have over students in the University environment nor of the trust that students may legitimately expect to place in staff.

• The University will endeavour to address the reasonable needs of all of its students regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability or diversity of background.


Confidentiality At all times students can expect the University to hold confidential all personal information and to release it outside the University only with student consent and knowledge or when legally required to do so.

Access to personal files The University will grant students access to their personal files in accordance with the law.

Concerns and grievances The University will provide an environment in which concerns and complaints will be attended to and resolved as quickly as possible. A set of clear procedures will be provided for grievances in relation to academic matters, library matters and disciplinary decisions. These procedures are summarised in this handbook.

Responsibilities of staff The University will seek to ensure that staff are fully aware of their responsibilities under the University ordinances, rules, policies and codes of practice.

Responsibilities of students to the University (i) Students are expected to make themselves aware of all University

Ordinances, By-‐laws and policies pertaining to their rights and responsibilities as students and to abide by the rules and regulations in the Ordinances and by-‐laws. The Ordinances, By-‐laws and policies are published on the University’s Website.

(ii) For the units in which they are enrolled, students should make themselves aware of all subject or unit information made available in the appropriate handbook and in the first week of the academic timetable and should raise any questions or concerns with the appropriate academic staff member in a timely manner.

(iii) Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching-‐learning environment. They must attend classes when and as required, maintain steady progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations, and submit required work on time. Students are required to attend two thirds of the lectures and two thirds of the tutorials in a unit unless other conditions are specified or written information is communicated in the first week of the academic timetable.

(iv) Honesty is required from students in all of their dealings with the University. Cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an assignment or an examination, damaging or defacing books or other library materials may be dealt with as an offence contrary to the Ordinance of Discipline, punishable by sanctions such as exclusion from the University or cancellation of marks.


(v) Students are responsible for monitoring their own progress within the teaching-‐learning environment and the academic program. They should contact their lecturer for assistance promptly if they have concerns about particular academic aspects of their learning. If the problem persists then the student should make an appointment to see the Head of School.

(vi) Students will be invited to participate in the functioning of the University and to provide feedback on the teaching-‐learning environment. Student participation is important as students represent a key constituency within the university and provide a useful perspective on its operations. Accordingly, when they accept appointment to committees of the University, they should fulfil, to the best of their abilities, the responsibilities attendant on such appointment.

(vii) Students are expected to act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights and privileges of other members of the University community, both fellow students and staff, and show commitment to the ideals of a university with special reference to excellence in performance and freedom of expression.

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity (These sections have been taken directly from the referenced websites. No part of this is the Intellectual Property of the School of Engineering and ICT.)

Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else's thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own; for example, using an author's words without putting them in quotation marks and citing the source, using an author's ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation, copying another student’s work.

If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines, and the resources on the Academic Integrity website.

More information is available here: http://www.academicintegrity.utas.edu.au/

The intentional copying of someone else’s work as one’s own is a serious offence punishable by penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course or the University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in Ordinance No 9 -‐ Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct available on the University Council website. http://www.utas.edu.au/governance-‐legal/academic-‐governance/student-‐misconduct/academic-‐misconduct

The University, and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable works to a text matching system such as Turnitin, to obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition of this arrangement that the original author’s permission is required before a work within the database can be viewed.


Assignment Cover Sheets Students are required to submit a signed cover sheet with every assignment. This includes a declaration that all material submitted is their own work except where there is clear acknowledgement or reference to the work of others and that they have read the University Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity available on this website: http://www.academicintegrity.utas.edu.au/

The School of Engineering and ICT provides printed Assignment cover sheets that are located near the Engineering Office on Level 3.


5. SAFETY AND WELFARE (The University of Tasmania’s Workplace, Health and Safety Policy is accessible on the University web page: http://www.utas.edu.au/work-‐health-‐safety/

It is the policy of the University to conserve and protect the personnel and resources of the University and of the community by the prevention of accidents to staff, students and visitors which might cause injury, loss of life or property damage. To this end the Vice-‐Chancellor:

1. Intends that compliance with relevant Government regulations and safety standards be developed progressively according to priorities determined by the Policy Group;

2. Draws attention to the fact that each person who assumes or is assigned responsibility for the work or activities of others, is administratively responsible for their safety;

3. Emphasises that it is the responsibility of each member of the University to protect themselves, and others who may be affected, from hazards resulting from their work or behaviour; and

4. Believes that safety attitudes in the University should be such that all who work for, study at or visit the University should take with them an attitude which accepts good safety practice as normal.

School of Engineering and ICT Workplace Health and Safety Guide The following has been formulated to conform to the University’s safety policy, to make staff and students aware of the local safety arrangements and generally to ensure the Health and Safety of all who work, study or visit within the School. Consequently whilst minimum hindrance and disruption is intended, adherence to these instructions and safe working practice is considered of prime importance.

Due to the varied nature of potential hazards within the School these instructions only give general coverage of safety considerations. In specialised laboratories and workshops, the School safety officers or person with specific responsibility for the area should be contacted. (See list of staff at end of this section)

Access to School Buildings and Facilities In general, staff and students are permitted access to the main Engineering building, the workshops and laboratories for the purpose of lectures; practicals and approved research and consultancy work. Please use the Structures lab door (swipe card entry) off laneway for access into the main laboratory building and not the main workshop. Access to the workshop and most laboratories will only be allowed when appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn. Some workshop and laboratory areas have restricted access, controlled by the issue of keys or swipe cards to approved individuals. Some areas are also under video surveillance.


Work outside of normal hours Engineering students have 24 hours, 7 days a week swipe card access to the Engineering building and the PC1 Laboratory. It is essential that you carry your ID card at all times: You may be required to produce it by staff or UTAS Security.

Work required to be undertaken outside of normal hours in other areas is to be approved by the Head of School. When such work is approved a minimum of two persons must normally be present in order to monitor each other’s safety, especially where equipment/machinery is to be operated or where work is within a hazardous area. Access to workshops out of hours for undergraduate students is forbidden.

Workshops Workshops come under the day to day control of qualified School staff (as delegated by the Head of School) who have authority to control access and use of all workshop facilities. Normally workshops will only be used by technical staff. Where students are required to use workshop facilities, approval must be obtained from the Head of School or a senior technical staff member and appropriate times arranged to minimise interference to the work of technical staff while also meeting workplace health and safety requirements. Approval must be obtained for the use of each piece of equipment or machinery. Workshops are not to be used outside normal working hours, unless by special approval and arrangements.

Laboratory Access – WH&S Certification Before entering any laboratory area, students enrolled in Engineering units are required to pass a Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) test.

The test is online and accessible through MYLO. Students who have passed the online test may collect a Laboratory Access Card (colour coded for each year) from the Engineering Office. You may be required to show your current card to staff before being permitted to enter a laboratory area. The test must be passed and the card renewed each year.

Access to laboratories is permitted for the purposes of lectures, practicals and approved research and consultancy work. Due to the potential hazards in some laboratories, access will only be granted by an approved key-‐holder. It is the responsibility of key-‐holders and those seeking access to ensure that they:

• Are aware of safety policy and instructions;

• Are aware of potential hazards within the area;

• Follow correct safety procedures for any equipment they might be required to use;

• Employ safe working practices and wear appropriate PPE;

Operation of Equipment and Machinery Under NO circumstances should equipment or machinery in a workshop or laboratory area be operated without the permission of the technical staff responsible for that area and the Technical Support Manager. Unauthorised use will be treated as misconduct.


General Dress All persons should ensure that their dress does not expose them to increased accident risk and that it is appropriate for the area in which they are working. In particular safety glasses, lab coats preferably white, and capped safety footwear must be worn at all times. Unrestrained long hair poses a risk, and therefore needs to be tied back in a manner in which it will not pose a safety risk near machinery. Long sleeved clothing is recommended during laboratory work. Persons attending laboratory classes or found in areas where their dress is not appropriate will be required to leave that area.

Protective Clothing All staff and students are required to wear safety glasses, lab coats, protective capped footwear, and long pants when working in laboratories as a minimum.

When entering the workshop area, safety glasses must be worn and students are to stay within yellow lines.

Workshop and lecturing staff will remove students from the labs/workshop if wearing inappropriate dress.

Students are to wear white lab coats, whilst academic staff are to wear light blue and workshop technical staff are to wear navy blue.

Safety signs are located adjacent and in close proximity to areas or machinery which require the use of specific protective equipment such as masks, goggles and ear protection. Protective equipment must be worn where safety signs indicate this requirement. Open footwear such as sandals or thongs is NOT permitted in ANY School laboratory. School of Engineering and ICT staff will deny access to students who are not appropriately equipped or attired.

Certain laboratory sessions require such protection and this will be indicated at the commencement of the session. It is expected that students will provide their own safety eyewear, lab coats, and capped safety footwear. Where special goggles are required they will be supplied by the School of Engineering and ICT.

Medical Disclosure Form These forms (which are available from workshop staff) should be completed if students have a medical condition which may affect their capacity to undertake workshop activities involving machinery/equipment, or if they are taking any medication which may affect mental alertness or coordination. If you have a disability e.g. diabetes, epilepsy etc you should complete a copy of the above form and submit to the workshop manager as soon as possible. Any information given on this form is strictly confidential.

Workplace Health and Safety Representatives The School has appointed two Workplace Health and Safety Representatives, a person in the main workshop and a person in the electrical workshop. The representatives are responsible for the investigation and official reporting of accidents and incidents. A number of staff are fully trained to administer first aid in the event of injury or illness.


First Aid The School has First Aid kits at the following locations:

• Civil and Mechanical Workshop;

• Electrical Workshop/Power Lab;

• Engineering Office.

Reporting of Accidents, Incidents and Potential Hazards All accidents and injuries must be reported to the Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) as soon as practicably possible. It is also the duty of any student or staff member to report any potential hazards that may exist to either the HSRs or Head of School. Where a hazard poses immediate risk the student should immediately alert all others within the area to the risk prior to reporting the hazard to the HSRs or Head of School. All accidents and incidents must be reported on an accident report. Students may also log a report of a hazard directly on the University website: https://secure.utas.edu.au/work-‐health-‐safety

Fire/Emergency Evacuation Procedures All the Engineering buildings have an automatic fire alarm system.

Should the alarm bell sound all persons MUST proceed in an orderly manner to the nearest appropriate fire exit and assemble on the grassed area across the internal road and opposite the front of the Engineering building.

Those with responsibility for others or for a specific area should ensure those areas are cleared of people. Fire wardens in both the Engineering and Workshop buildings are responsible for ensuring buildings are cleared and have full authority in this matter. These procedures must be followed for all fire alarms.

Small fires may be extinguished by the use of fire extinguishers situated around the buildings. It is advisable that you make yourself familiar with the location of these extinguishers. They are colour coded according to the contents and type of use (see table below) and their locations are identified by large signs on the wall above. These signs include a red triangle with a colour-‐coded circle showing the extinguisher type and a sign detailing the extinguisher’s contents and appropriate use. Some installations also include a fire blanket which can be used for smothering small fires or a person’s clothing as appropriate. Where a person’s clothing is on fire, the person should be immediately laid on the ground and the flames extinguished by smothering with a fire blanket or by rolling the person.

Persons using an extinguisher must not expose themselves to undue risk.

• Do not put at risk the ability to leave the building safely;

• Do not unduly delay the raising of a general fire alarm where necessary;

• Where possible isolate any electrical power source involved in the fire and/or use an appropriate extinguisher for electrical fires;

• Only use the appropriate extinguisher for the type of fire (see table below);


Types of Fire Extinguishers and their appropriate use Colour Code Contents Type of Fire use

Red Water Used on wood/Paper/Rubbish. DO NOT USE ON Electrical/Flammable Liquid

Black CO2 Use on Oil/Electrical/Paint/Liquid

Blue Foam Use on Oil/Liquid DO NOT USE ON Electrical

White Dry Chemical Use on Oil/Electrical/Liquid

Electrocution In the case of electrocution – do not touch the person until you are absolutely sure the power has been turned off. Any other person/s who are present should call Security – 6226 7600 IMMEDIATELY. NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR.

Chemical spills and contamination There are a wide variety of chemicals within the School. These should always be handled in a safe manner and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate regulations. Should a spill of a hazardous chemical occur the area must be isolated and others within the vicinity alerted. The Workplace Health & Safety Representative or staff member must be contacted immediately and an accident report form must be completed in due course. Mercury is used in some manometers within the laboratories and in experimental equipment within the Geomechanics laboratory. This equipment must be handled and used with extreme care. Any spillage of Mercury must be immediately reported to the Workplace Health & Safety Representative or nearest staff member.


General supervision of laboratory and workshop areas The various laboratories and workshops in the School come under the general supervision of the persons listed below. Their approval must be sought before using facilities in the areas listed:

Civil & Mechanical Workshops including weld, spray and wood work areas

Andrew Bylett & Peter Seward

Geomechanics Laboratory Andrew Bylett Thermodynamics Laboratory Andrew Bylett/Dr Alan Henderson Hydraulics Laboratory Peter Seward Aerodynamics Laboratory Peter Seward/ Dr Alan Henderson Materials Testing/Photoelastic Lab Dave Morley/Dr Damien Holloway Dynamics Laboratory Peter Seward/Professor MR Davis Power Laboratory James Lamont Project Laboratory 1 Bernard Chenery Project Laboratory 2 Bernard Chenery Electrical Workshop James Lamont Mechatronics Laboratory Bernard Chenery/ Dr Tim Gale PC Laboratory 1 Bernard Chenery ASIC Laboratory Bernard Chenery Communications Engineering Laboratory Bernard Chenery Electronics Laboratory A Bernard Chenery Electronics Laboratory B Bernard Chenery Structures Laboratory Dr David Wood/Dave Morley Concrete Laboratory Peter Seward/Dr David Wood Applied Mechanics Laboratory Andrew Bylett/Dr Jason Lavroff Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs): Andrew Bylett: Workshop, James Lamont: Power lab First Aid Officers: Dave Morley (Engineering Workshop) Andrew Bylett (Engineering Workshop) Peter Seward (Engineering Workshop)

James Lamont (Electrical Workshop)


6. USEFUL INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS

Timetable You can access the Engineering timetable by logging onto the University Web site www.utas.edu.au and follow the points listed below:

• Click on Students • Under Useful Tools – click on Class timetable • Enter your Student ID or Unit Code -‐ Select Semester 1 – Hobart campus

You can enter all units together separated by a comma e.g. KNE111, KNE113, KXT101, KMA152, or individual units

• Click All Classes. Sometimes it may be helpful to click on Lectures only, Hobart Campus or the relevant semester.

• Click View Details

Most 12.5% units comprise 3 lectures and 1 tutorial (Tutes) (each of 50 minutes) per week. Practical sessions (Pracs) are normally 2 -‐ 3 hour sessions, and there may be up to 6 sessions in a unit throughout the semester.

Your class may be split into groups for tutorials and practicals. The lecturer will explain the arrangements for these to you in the first lecture period. If he/she does not do so, then please ask them accordingly.

The room where the class will be held is also shown on the timetable.

e.g. KMA152-‐L PHY LTH1 is translated as Math’s Lecture and will be held in the Physics Lecture Theatre 1 (in the Physics building).

INFORMATION IS UPDATED DAILY SO YOU NEED TO CHECK REGULARLY TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH YOUR CLASSES

After Hours access to the Engineering Building and to Laboratories All students must have a University swipe card. This card gives you access to labs, workshops and other areas across the campus e.g. the Morris Miller Library and the SciTech Library.

This card costs $25 and can be obtained from the Student Contact Centre upon presentation of your Student ID Card. Your swipe card will be valid for the length of your degree course. Upon completion of your course you get a $10 refund when you hand back your swipe card to the contact centre. This card should then be taken to the Engineering Office where it will be validated. Unless validated you will not be able to access the necessary labs.

Please note that your card needs to be revalidated annually at the beginning of each year.

“Normal working hours” are between 7.30am and 7.30pm, Monday to Friday.

“After hours” is 7.30pm to 7.30am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

There is an alarm system on all outside doors of the Engineering building which is activated after hours. You need an access card to gain access to the building after hours.


First and second year students normally have access to the building and the main PC1 lab (room 311) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Students in third and fourth years normally have access to the building, PC1 and the ASIC lab.

Third and fourth year students can apply for access to certain other labs. Normally, access is only for classes that you are enrolled in or final year honours and project work. You need the signed authority of the Project Supervisor. Signed forms should then be taken to the appropriate Lab Supervisor to be counter-‐signed and then to the Engineering office for processing. Forms are available on request from the Engineering office.

Student Administration (a) Student Administration forms part of the Administration complex of the

University. It occupies the basement of Building No. 22 on the campus map. This is where you can take your forms to re-‐enrol or to alter your enrolment in units (if not done online), or to get a student ID card. Enrolment queries should be addressed to the Degree Coordinator Associate Professor Peter Doe, located in room 318.

Note that Student Administration is not the same as the Student Union, which is Building 21 on the map. (A campus map is available online.)

(b) The Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology Office is located on the third floor of the Centenary building which can be accessed from the second floor of the Engineering building. You would normally only need to see someone in this office when referred by the Degree Coordinator.

(c) The Engineering office is located on the third floor of the engineering building. If you wish to the see the Head of School, you should only do so by making an appointment with Mary Dixon in the Engineering office.

Staff

Academic Staff If you need information about the units you are enrolled in, the most important person is the lecturer in charge of that unit. The lecturer is primarily responsible for providing you with information relating to the unit. You will be provided with an outline for each unit you attend within the first three weeks of classes. If there are any uncertainties, then ask the lecturer. Please avoid doing nothing or relying on rumours or opinions of other students.

The list of staff located in Section 3 of this guide gives the room number of each individual lecturer’s office.

Relevant Committees of the School of Engineering and ICT Staff Student Liaison Committee.

The aims include:


• To give you advance notice of proposed changes to the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) course structure, and other academic matters, and to get your opinions of them;

• To get your opinions on the facilities in the engineering building. These could include items such as access to computers, laboratories, etc.;

• To get your opinions on how the BE degree is taught and assessed;

There are student representatives from each year of the BE degree course on the committee.

Engineering Society This is YOUR society and a great way to be involved in what is happening socially within the School and the University. The Committee is elected by you at the end of each year. There is a noticeboard outside the PC1 lab where information will be posted and the committee should keep you well informed via email.

School Forums These are held annually for each year cohort and cover important issues relevant to particular years e.g. your decisions on which discipline you will major in, work experience, and honours programs. Attendance is compulsory by all students. Notices will be posted and emails sent with dates and times.

Some issues faced by new students Some of the common issues facing new students are:

• Timetables and booklists;

• Locations of buildings/facilities/services;

• Completing assignments;

• How to get an extension on an assignment;

• Avoiding plagiarism;

• Time management;

• Dealing with stress;

• Getting/staying motivated;

• Culture shock;

• Balancing other commitments, such as a family or work with study;

• Learning the ‘language’ – e.g. what’s a ‘tutorial’ or a ‘prac’? How do I book into them?

Survival Tips • Don’t panic! If you have any questions or concerns please speak with your

lecturers, staff or fellow students.


• You can park your car in the University Car Park but only in the Non-‐Permit or Voucher Parking areas. Hobart City Council parking attendants patrol the University grounds and will issue tickets. You can also park in the surrounding streets but it is 1 or 2 hour parking only in most nearby places.

• The numbering systems for lecture theatres and rooms are the same as the floor numbers. All rooms commencing with no 2 are on the second floor (the main entrance to engineering is on the second floor).

• ELT stands for the main Engineering Lecture Theatre (near the front entrance)

• There are lockers which you can use for storing your gear and is free of charge.

Male lockers are situated on level 2 near the door to the Faculty Office – these are available on a first come basis. You can place a lock on the locker and it is yours for the rest of the year.

Female lockers are situated in the female toilet complex.

All lockers must be emptied and locks removed at the end of each year even if you are returning the following year.

• There are two “student rooms” and these have been set aside so that you can get together with fellow students, a place to do some quiet study, have lunch etc.

The first is for both males and females situated near the ELT and contains drinks and snack machines and the second is situated within the female toilet complex and is for females only. A room on the third floor (301) is also available for small group work.

• During Orientation week there will be Society Day where all the clubs, societies etc set up stalls near the Refectory (known as the Ref). Go along and have a look and join a club or society, especially the Engineering Society.

PLEASE NOTE: CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE ENGINEERING BUILDING

Important Hints It is your responsibility to hand in assignments etc. The academic staff will not come looking for you if work is late or not handed in. If you find you may need extra time to finish an assignment then ask the relevant person for an extension BEFORE IT IS DUE.

GET INTO THE HABIT OF READING NOTICES around the building especially on the main notice board in the foyer and outside PCLab1 – it can save you many hours of worry and needless running around. Much information is distributed by email, but information concerning lecture changes, work experience, scholarships, and tutorials may also be advertised on these boards.

CHECK YOUR EMAILS REGULARLY – THIS IS HOW STAFF AND OTHERS WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOU.

The information in this booklet is to help you, but, we also suggest you do the following:


(a) Read the Student Information Handbook (free of charge from the Student Union or Student Admin).

(b) Read the Student Survival guide (free from TUU)

Besides studying hard and attaining your Engineering Degree we want you to have some fun along the way so get to know people, join a society, club, association, play a sport. Make friends. People you meet at University will quite possibly remain friends for the rest of your life.

Important Information for ALL Undergraduate Engineers Engineering Website http://www.utas.edu.au/engineering/

Engineering Student Resources website http://www.utas.edu.au/engineering/student-‐resources This includes facilities, document, fire wardens, first aid officers and other useful links.

Plagarism and Academic Integrity website http://www.students.utas.edu.au/plagiarism/) More information is available here: http://www.academicintegrity.utas.edu.au/

PASS Programme http://www.learningsupport.utas.edu.au/PASS.htm

Science Engineering and Technology website: http://www.utas.edu.au/science-‐engineering-‐technology/

Timetable website: http://student.admin.utas.edu.au/coursesenrolment/timetable/

Course and Unit Handbook website: http://courses.utas.edu.au/portal/

MyLO (My learning Online) http://www.utas.edu.au/learning-‐teaching-‐online/

FINALLY, GOOD LUCK IN YOUR STUDIES AND WELCOME TO ENGINEERING!

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