Any Questions? - Swinburne University of Technology
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<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak 2009 Course Guide<br />
Study style<br />
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Teaching and<br />
assessment<br />
Modes <strong>of</strong> study<br />
At <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak our lecturers<br />
are focused on optimising your<br />
learning experience. Our teaching staff<br />
will use a number <strong>of</strong> innovative<br />
delivery methods to promote your<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> your chosen course.<br />
While you are studying with us you will<br />
have the opportunity to participate in a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> lectures, tutorials, laboratory<br />
and studio sessions, group work,<br />
cross-discipline projects, case studies,<br />
practical sessions, discussion groups<br />
and individual research projects,<br />
depending on the course you choose.<br />
Students are encouraged to participate<br />
in culturally diverse study groups and<br />
to take responsibility for their own<br />
learning. Much <strong>of</strong> your success will<br />
depend on your commitment to<br />
developing a mature and self-directed<br />
learning style.<br />
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You can apply for<br />
credit from your<br />
previous studies to<br />
shorten the duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> your course.<br />
Flexible delivery<br />
You will also be exposed to the latest<br />
in flexible-delivery options such as<br />
podcasts and video-streamed lectures,<br />
video conferences, simulations,<br />
discussion forums and online chats.<br />
You will have plenty <strong>of</strong> opportunities to<br />
meet and interact with other students<br />
to optimise your learning and build<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional networks.<br />
Assessment methods<br />
Assessment takes various forms.<br />
Generally, students will be assessed<br />
through a combination <strong>of</strong> assignments,<br />
examinations, practical sessions,<br />
individual and group projects, and<br />
presentations.<br />
Student exchange program<br />
The <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak student<br />
exchange program allows degree<br />
students an unmatched opportunity to<br />
enrich their tertiary learning<br />
experience in Melbourne at Malaysian<br />
cost. Selected students will complete a<br />
semester <strong>of</strong> study in Melbourne. The<br />
number <strong>of</strong> participants is subject to a<br />
quota every semester. Selection is<br />
based on the student’s academic<br />
achievement (at least a credit average)<br />
and an active involvement in cocurricular<br />
activities.<br />
Intercampus transfer<br />
Students can choose to complete their<br />
degrees either in Kuching or<br />
Melbourne. Since the courses and<br />
subjects are the same, students are<br />
able to transfer to our campus in<br />
Melbourne at the end <strong>of</strong> any semester<br />
subject to obtaining the appropriate<br />
visa from the relevant government.<br />
Learning facilities<br />
Library<br />
The library at the Sarawak campus<br />
provides learning resources and<br />
services to support the university’s<br />
teaching and research programs.<br />
The services and facilities have been<br />
specially designed to integrate modern<br />
digital technology with traditional<br />
information resources. All functions<br />
are fully automated using the Library<br />
Management S<strong>of</strong>tware Services,<br />
ANGKASA.<br />
You may access the Web Online Public<br />
Access Catalogue (OPAC) for<br />
bibliographic search and loan status<br />
information <strong>of</strong> library materials via the<br />
Internet. It is equipped with a growing<br />
range <strong>of</strong> printed, electronic and<br />
audiovisual reference materials to<br />
support the work and research by<br />
students and academic staff.<br />
Also available to students at the library<br />
are photocopying and printing<br />
services.<br />
The library recognises the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> library and research skills and runs<br />
a number <strong>of</strong> information programs and<br />
training sessions throughout the year<br />
to assist students in utilising the<br />
databases effectively for their<br />
research.<br />
Information technology<br />
The Information <strong>Technology</strong> Services<br />
Department provides computing<br />
services and support including<br />
computer labs, online library services,<br />
dial-in access and webmail.<br />
Wireless internet access is available<br />
within selected parts <strong>of</strong> the Sarawak<br />
campus.<br />
Academic terminology<br />
Course/Program<br />
This is what we call your doctorate,<br />
degree, diploma, certificate or<br />
complete program <strong>of</strong> study. It is made<br />
up <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> units.<br />
Unit <strong>of</strong> study (unit)<br />
An individual subject or module<br />
studied as part <strong>of</strong> a course/program.<br />
Prerequisite<br />
A unit <strong>of</strong> study or other requirement<br />
that must be completed in order to<br />
take further units at <strong>Swinburne</strong>.<br />
Credit point<br />
Each <strong>Swinburne</strong> unit <strong>of</strong> study has<br />
a credit point value. Most units are<br />
12.5 credit points.<br />
Study load<br />
Load relates to the number <strong>of</strong> credit<br />
points studied in each teaching period.<br />
International student-visa holders are<br />
normally required to take a full-time<br />
study load. For most courses at<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong>, a full-time study load is<br />
50 credit points in each semester.<br />
Semester<br />
The university year is made up <strong>of</strong> two<br />
teaching periods known as semesters.<br />
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