1. CVEN Coursework Masters Plans Hossein Taiebat Postgraduate Coordinator School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

2. Key Administration People Les Brown –Front Desk Enquiries, first point of contact Kristy Guia –Student Service Officer Julijana Baric –Administration Manager Our email address: cven.enquiries@unsw.edu.au Please don’t send emails to individual people

3. PG Welcome Booklet

4. Some Important Jargon Program: –Degree + Disciplinary stream, eg: Master of Engineering Studies 8538 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science 5338 Specialisation: –Disciplinary stream or Plan, eg: Geotechnical Engineering Course: –or subject, eg: CVEN9707, Contracts Management

5. Important web sites Most of the information you need can be found from the school or UNSW websites –http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/ >Timetables >Course information >Program and specialisation rules –http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/ >Detailed information about all programs and courses –my.unsw.edu.aumy.unsw.edu.au >MyUNSW > UNSW Moodle, via http://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/http://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/

6. Email z1234567@unsw.edu.au –This is your UNSW contact address, check it regularly! –https://zmail.unsw.edu.au/https://zmail.unsw.edu.au/ Important general information from the School and UNSW When you contact us, provide: –Your name and student ID –Your specialisation/plan

7. Program Specialisation See: –http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/coursework-degreeshttp://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/coursework-degrees You can change your Specialisation…but still need to follow rules for new Specialisation Professional Development Courses –Exemptions 6 UoC from Eng & Technical Management area 24 UoC (or more) from your Specialisation. Electives related to your Specialisation 6 and 12 UoC projects..enroll via Les Brown Non-CVEN courses –Very limited & require approval before can be counted. CVEN8939, Master degree by extension: -Requires credit average on the courses taken -12-24 UoC thesis - Supervisor In your specialisation On a topic of mutual interest

8. Specialisation/Plan Advisers SpecialisationCoordinator Civil EngineeringHossein Taiebat Project ManagementSteven Davis GeotechnicalKurt Douglas Structural EngineeringMario Attard Environmental EngineeringStephen Moore Water ResourcesBill Peirson Water, Wastewater and WasteStephen Moore

9. Enrolment Enrolment is completed through myUNSW website –You are to manage your own timetable and enrolment Enrol in compulsory courses first Note the different modes of course delivery –Normal mode, distance mode, block format –Find details on timetable

10. Important Dates 5pm 9 March: –Last day to add a new course 5pm 31 March: –Census date, withdraw without penalty, no costs 5pm 20 April: –Withdraw without academic penalty, lost $. After that, try to withdraw without failure, give reasons…. –See form on MyUNSW

11. Information about eligibility and process: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/SpecialConsideration.html You must apply for SC as soon as practicable and within three working days of the assessment You must provide supporting documents You need to submit original documents Application must be made via Online Services -In myUNSW Go to My Student Profile tab > My Student Services channel > Online Services > Special Consideration Must be submitted to UNSW Student Central Special Consideration

12. Courses Each lecturer is different –See course profile Choose group members for assignments carefully Assignment submission and late penalties: –Each lecturer is different –See course profile Seek some advice prior to submitting your assignment. Overlap short courses and 12 week courses.

13. Exams You must be here 13-30 June 2014 Exam schedule in about week 10 of session, on your MyUNSW site. –Do not book plane tickets until after you know your final exam timetable. Get there 15 minutes before starting time. Supplementary exams for postgrad courses –Only offered if special consideration is applied for and approved.

14. Calculators in Exam Only approved calculators are allowed

15. Program Duration Normal full time load: 24 UoC per session Part time: flexible, at least 6 UoC –Only allowed for local students –If cannot attend in a semester, apply for study leave Forms on “my UNSW” International students: –“complete in minimum time” with full study load: 24 UoC per session…. –Cannot take more than 1 distance course per semester –If fail one course, can get a summer course May need extension of visa

16. Academic Standing You are expected to complete program requirements with very few failures https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/assessment/academicstandingrulespg.html Total UoC failed Academic Standing Consequence < 12GoodNone 12-18Probation Must consult your Academic Advisor; discuss your progress, plan for improving results, and seek approval for enrolment >18ExclusionExclusion for two academic years, must re-apply for re-admission.

17. Library Online study skill tutorial –http://pgelise.library.unsw.edu.au/http://pgelise.library.unsw.edu.au/ –Understand UNSW study requirements –Find the best information for your needs –Evaluate information and resources –Learn about UNSW Library resources and services