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