PROGRAMME REGULATIONS Programme Schedule Bachelor of Technology To be read in conjunction with the Bachelors Generic Regulations. All academic issues in relation to the Bachelor of Technology will be carried out in accordance with each separate Programme Provider s Academic Regulations (refer Volume 2, Appendix 4: Central Support Services), unless specifically superseded by the requirements of the BEngTech Academic Regulations. 1. Programme Schedule The Programme Schedule applies to the Unitec Bachelor of Technology (BEngTech (Civil)) with endorsements in Civil, Electrical Mechanical. 2. Programme Specific Admission 2.1 Entry Criteria To be admitted to this programme, applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements: a) A minimum on 60 NCEA credits at Level 3 including: A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Physics; A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics (including Algebra calculus); A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in one other subject from the list of approved subjects listing at NZQA; A minimum of 18 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional subjects from the approved subjects listing at NZQA; b) A minimum of 10 NCEA English credits at Level 2 or above made up with a minimum of 5 credits in reading a minimum of 5 credits in writing; or c) Equivalent academic qualifications which may include: University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics Calculus or Algebra; or Equivalent Cambridge score; or Equivalent International Baccalaureate. Bachelor Of Technology Page 1
2.2 Requirements for students who use English as an additional language (EAL) EAL students must meet the minimum academic entry requirements have achieved an overall b score (Academic) of 6.0 IELTS, (writing speaking score no less than 6.0 reading listening bs no less than 5.5) or equivalent. 2.3 Eligibility for Selection All applicants who meet the entry criteria are eligible for selection. Applications will be processed simultaneously after the preferred application date. Professional judgement of academic staff involved will be used to determine those applicants who are judged to be the most appropriate for entry to the programmes. Where there are more applicants than places applicants will need to state which is their preferred discipline of study. 2.4 Selection Process Applicants may be invited to an interview may be required to produce a workbased portfolio (where appropriate). Eligible applicants will be selected using a range of identified criteria. When the number of eligible applicants for admission exceeds the number of places available, the following selection criteria may be applied: Academic achievement in related subject areas such as statistics, technology, graphics Previous academic achievements Communication skills Motivation to complete the programme Life or work experience in, or appropriate to, the programme Ability to participate in field work aspects of the programme where relevant Applicants who meet the greatest number of criteria will be the preferred applicants. Should the number of applicants who meet the selection process requirements exceed the available places; the professional judgement of staff will be used to determine those given immediate entry those placed on a waiting list. 2.5 Provisional Entry or Alternative Entry A school leaver or an adult applicant with equivalent experience, who does not meet all of the entry criteria, may be given provisional entry at the discretion of the Programme Committee where it is considered that the student has a reasonable chance of succeeding in the qualification. 3. Credit for Previous Study / Recognition of Prior Learning 3.1 Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will include both formal experiential learning Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) is the granting of credit towards a qualification as a consequence. Bachelor Of Technology Page 2
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be available for all courses/papers within this programme except for MG7001 Development Project. RPL includes: Credit Transfer (CT) where the same course/paper has been achieved in a different programme Cross Credit (CC) where an equivalent course/paper, or multiple courses/papers, has been achieved recognition as meeting the outcomes of course/paper or multiple courses/papers within this programme Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) where current practice competency, knowledge skills are assessed to match individual or multiple course/papers within this programme Advanced Sting 3.2 Cross Credits Where evidence is provided that indicates successful outcomes for an equivalent course/paper or multiple courses/papers, cross credits into the relevant courses/papers will be completed approved by the Programme Committee. A maximum of 30 credits (two electives) at Level 5, Level 6 or Level 7, from outside the programme, may be credited towards the degree following approval from the Programme Committee. 3.3 Advanced Sting Students may be eligible for Advanced Sting entry to the Bachelor of Technology programme. Advanced sting applications will be considered from experienced practitioners /or graduates with other qualifications. Advanced sting will be assessed using criteria from the graduate profiles programme outcomes from the Bachelor of Technology. Students may be admitted to the second year of the programme if they have provided evidence that they have the qualifications /or experience equivalent to the learning outcomes stards of the first year of the degree. Students may be admitted to the third year if they have provided evidence that they have the qualifications /or experience that is equivalent to the learning outcomes stards of the first second year of the degree, including suitable qualifications /or experience in the particular field of their intended major. 4. Course Length The programme will be three (3) years full time study, may be completed on a part-time basis. The maximum number of years for completion will be ten (10) years from date of first enrolment. Bachelor Of Technology Page 3
5. Course Structure Table 1: Common Compulsory Courses Year 1 Course No. MG5001 1 MG5002 1 MG5003 1 MG5004 1 MG5005 2 MG6103 3 MG7101 3 MG7121 Course Name Credits Level Pre-req Co-req Restriction Computing Mechanics Communication Mathematics 1 Design Drawing Management Principles Development Project Professional Practice 30 7 15 7 MG 5003 * MG 5003 45 credits at Level 6 MG 5003 MG6 003 MG7 001 MG7 021 * Recommended Pre-Requisite by Unitec Table 2: Civil Major Compulsory Courses Yea r 1 Course No. MG5009 1 MG5032 1 MG5107 2 MG5006 2 MG5008 2 MG5012 2 MG6005 3 MG6106 Course Name Credits Level Pre-req Co-req Restriction Site Investigation Basic Structures MG5002 Civil Materials L Surveying Fluid Mechanics MG5002 Highway Civil Detailing Modelling Civil Construction Practices MG5005 The following elective courses are available for the Civil Major. They are listed as recommended courses for each specialist pathway that the student may wish to pursue. MG5007 MG5007 MG6006 Bachelor Of Technology Page 4
Table 3: Civil Major Elective Courses Course No. MG6046 MG6007 MG6008 MG7004 MG6011 MG6109 MG6110 MG7005 MG6012 MG6045 MG6013 MG7045 MG6014 MG6015 MG7007 MG5113 Course Name Credits Level Pre-req Co-requ Restrictions Structural Specialist Pathway Elective Courses MG5032 Structural Principles (MG5007 or MG5107) MG5010 Structural Steel or Timber MG6046 MG5010 Structural Concrete or MG6046 MG6007 Design of Structures 15 7 MG6008 Water Water Waste Specialist Pathway Elective Courses Hydrology Erosion Management Water Waste Water Waste Treatment Urban Drainage Systems Geotechnical A Geotechnical B 15 7 MG6009 or MG6109 Geotechnical Specialist Pathway Elective Courses MG5009 Geology Geotechnical C 15 7 MG6012 or MG5011 MG5107 or MG5007 MG6045 or MG7006 MG5008 MG5009 MG5009 Roading/Transportation Specialist Pathway Elective Courses Highway Design MG5012 Maintenance Traffic MG5012 MG5004 Urban Transport 15 7 MG5012 Planning Environmental Specialist Pathway Elective Courses Fundamentals of Environmental MG5010 MG6009 MG6010 MG5011 MG7006 MG5013 Bachelor Of Technology Page 5
Course No. MG6116 MG7008 MG7109 MG7025 MG7026 MG6048 MG7047 Course Name Credits Level Pre-req Co-requ Restrictions Sensitive Environment Sustainable Resource Utilisation Resource Environmental Management 15 7 15 7 Project Management 15 7 Common Elective Courses MG6003 or MG6103 Risk Management 15 7 MG6103 Special Topic Special Topic 15 7 MG6016 MG7009 MG6004 Table 4: Electrical Major Compulsory Courses Year Course No. Course Name Credits Level Pre-requ Co-requ Restriction 1 Electrical MG5014 MG5034 Principles 1 MG5035 2 MG6136 Electronic Principles Design MG5005 MG5015 Table 5: Electrical Major Elective Courses MG5016 MG5017 MG5018 MG5021 MG6117 MG6118 Elements of Power Power Pathway Elective Courses Electrical Machines PLC Programming 1 Electronics Manufacturing 1 MG5015 or MG5034 MG5015 or MG5034 MG5001 (MG5014 or MG5034) MG5015 or MG5035 Power Distribution MG5016 Sustainable Energy Power Electronics MG5004 (MG5014 or MG5034) (MG5015 or Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restriction MG6017 MG6018 Bachelor Of Technology Page 6
MG6019 MG6190 MG6020 MG7110 MG7011 MG5019 MG5020 MG5021 MG5022 MG6021 MG6022 MG6023 MG6024 MG7012 MG7013 MG5022 MG5020 MG5023 MG6022 MG6024 MG6025 MG6026 MG5035) PLC Programming 2 MG5018 Mathematics 2 MG5004 Automation MG6019 Power Systems 15 7 MG5016 Electrical Machine Dynamics 15 7 MG5017 Electronic Pathway Elective Courses Electronics 1 MG5015 or MG5035 Microcontroller Systems 1 MG5001 Electronics Manufacturing 1 Programming for Engineers 1 MG5015 or MG5035 MG5001 Electronics 2 MG5019 Microcontroller Systems 2 MG5020 Electronics Manufacturing 2 Electronic Design Signal Processing 15 7 MG5021 (MG5015 or MG5035) MG5020 MG5004 MG5019 Embedded Systems 15 7 MG6022 Programming for Engineers 1 Computer Pathway Elective Courses MG5001 Microcontroller Systems 1 MG5001 PC Microcontroller Systems 2 MG5020 Electronic Design Programming for Engineers 2 Network Operating Systems (MG5015 or MG5035) MG5020 MG5022 MG5023 Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restriction MG7010 Bachelor Of Technology Page 7
MG7014 MG7013 MG5124 MG5125 MG5023 MG6026 MG6127 MG6128 MG6129 MG6130 MG7115 MG7116 MG5018 MG5021 Programming for Engineers 3 15 7 MG6025 Embedded Systems 15 7 MG6022 Network Pathway Elective Courses Introduction to Networks Routing Switching Essentials PC Network Operating Systems MG5124 MG5023 Scaling Networks MG5125 Connecting Networks MG6127 Network Security Advanced Network Routing Advanced Network Switching Advanced Network Troubleshooting MG5125 MG6128 MG6128 15 7 MG6128 15 7 MG6130 MG7115 Mechatronics Pathway Elective Courses MG5001 PLC Programming 1 (MG5014 or MG5034) Electronics Manufacturing 1 Instrumentation MG5026 Control 1 MG6019 Instrumentation MG6031 Control 2 MG6032 Fluid Mechanics (Mech) MG6047 Protection MG5015 or MG5035 MG5014 or MG5034 PLC Programming 2 MG5018 MG5004 MG5026 MG5002 MG5004 MG5016 MG5004 MG6190 Mathematics 2 MG5004 MG6020 Automation MG6019 MG6019 Robotics 15 7 MG7017 MG6033 Systems Control 15 7 MG6031 Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restriction MG6028 MG6029 MG6030 MG7015 MG7016 Bachelor Of Technology Page 8
MG7018 MG5020 MG5021 MG5124 MG5125 MG6022 MG6190 MG6127 MG6049 MG6128 MG7135 MG7012 MG7025 MG7026 MG6048 MG7047 MG6046 MG5090 Telecommunications Pathway Elective Courses Microcontroller Systems 1 MG5001 Electronics Manufacturing 1 Introduction to Networks Routing Switching Essentials MG5015 or MG5035 MG5124 Microcontroller Systems 2 MG5020 Mathematics 2 MG5004 Scaling Networks MG5125 Telecommunications Intermediate (MG5015 or MG5035) MG5124 Connecting Networks MG6127 Telecommunications Advanced Signal Processing 15 7 Project Management 15 7 Risk Management 15 7 Special Topic Special Topic 15 7 15 7 MG6049 MG5004 MG5019 Common Elective Courses MG6003 or MG6103 MG6003 or MG6103 Electrical Elective Courses MG5032 Protection MG5107 Heritage, Culture & Sustainability in Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restriction MG6027 MG5127 or MG5027 MG6135 MG6004 Table 6: Mechanical Major Compulsory Courses 1 MG5034 Electrical Principles 1 MG5028 2 Materials Science Strength of Materials 1 MG5002 Year Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restrictions MG5033 Bachelor Of Technology Page 9
MG5029 2 MG6032 Fluid Mechanics (Mech) 2 MG5030 2 MG6038 Thermodynamics Heat Transfer MG5004 MG5002 MG5004 MG5004 Strength of Materials 2 MG5029 2 MG6033 Mechanics of Machines 2 MG6037 Advanced Thermodynamics MG5002 MG5004 MG5030 2 MG6136 Design MG5005 Year Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restrictions MG6036 Table 7: Mechanical Major Compulsory Courses MG6039 MG6040 MG6041 MG6044 Applied Computational Modelling Product Design Quality Reliability Manufacturing Processes Production MG6032 MG6038 MG5002 MG5005 MG5002 MG5004 MG5028 MG6190 Mathematics 2 MG5004 MG7030 MG7020 MG7023 MG7022 MG7028 Air Hling Systems 15 7 MG5030 Mechanical Design 2 15 7 MG6136 Vibration Seismic Design for Mechanical Plant 15 7 MG6136 MG6038 Energy 15 7 MG6037 MG5004 Systems 15 7 MG5005 Analysis MG6032 Fluids Power 15 7 MG6032 Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restrictions MG6090 Bachelor Of Technology Page 10
MG7024 MG7025 MG7026 MG6048 MG7047 Advanced Fluid Mechanics Project Management 15 7 Common Elective Courses MG6003 or MG6103 Risk Management 15 7 MG6103 Special Topic Special Topic 15 7 Course Course Name Credits Level Pre-requisites Corequisites Restrictions MG6 004 6. Electives Electives within each major are to be selected from courses within that major, from the common electives list, or from courses within the programme with a coherent relationship to that major. A maximum of 30 credits (two electives) at Level 5, Level 6 or Level 7, from outside the programme may be credited towards the degree following approval from the Programme Committee. Electives selected must meet academic requirements for course pre-requisites completion of the programme. 7. Integration of Practical / Work Based Components Practical/work based components are integrated into the relevant courses throughout the three years a strong emphasis on the industry project in the final year. 8. Assessment 8.1 Assessment basis All assessment is achievement based using an 11 point grade scale. 8.2 Course Grades Course grades will be determined by the mathematical aggregation of weighted marks using the following conversion. Table 9: Course Grades Grade Definition A+ Met all course requirements-mark in range [90-100] A Met all course requirements-mark in range [85-89] Bachelor Of Technology Page 11
A- Met all course requirements-mark in range [80-84] B+ Met all course requirements-mark in range [75-79] B Met all course requirements-mark in range [70-74] B- Met all course requirements-mark in range [65-69] C+ Met all course requirements-mark in range [60-64] C Met all course requirements-mark in range [55-59] C- Met all course requirements-mark in range [50-54] D Did not meet course requirements. Mark in range [40-49] E Did not meet course requirements. Mark in range [0-39] 8.2.1 Other Results Students may be awarded one of the following grades for a course if they meet the criteria described. Grade AEG APEL 1 CC 1 CT NFY 2 DNC WD 3 NRE 4 ADV 5 Definition Awarded pass following consideration of impaired performance/aegrotat application Awarded pass following assessment of evidence of prior experience current skills Credit granted on basis of learning outcomes met via passes in other course(s) Awarded pass equivalent course already passed Course not yet finished, runs into more than one calendar year The student has not completed has not formally withdrawn. Formal withdrawal application processed prior to completion of course. No result expected Advanced Sting awarded for approved credits 1 Unitec uses CR (Credit Recognition) for CC APEL 2 Unitec uses CTG for NFY 3 Unitec uses W for WD 4 Unitec uses NGA (No Grade Associated) for NRE 5 Weltec use EX for Advanced Sting 8.3 Restricted passes There will be no restricted passes awarded. 8.4 Resits/Reassessments Resubmissions 8.4.1 Resubmissions Where minor reworking (fix-up) of an aspect of an assessment will enable the student to achieve a passing grade, resubmissions will be allowed. As a guide, the work must be able to be resubmitted within two working days of receipt of feedback. In all cases, the original marked assessment will accompany resubmitted assessments. 8.4.2 Resits/Reassessments Bachelor Of Technology Page 12
The terms resit reassessment have the same definition an opportunity for students to undertake a further assessment after more learning has taken place. There will be no resits/reassessments in the programme. Where students do not pass a course, if they wish to achieve that course, they will be required to re-enrol. 8.5 Impaired Performance Where students are absent from a summative assessment event, or are unable to perform to the best of their ability through critical circumstances beyond their control which may include: illness, injury, bereavement, family crisis, or other unpredictable events, an application for an Aegrotat or Impaired Performance assessment may be considered. Where a student considers that their performance in an assessment has been seriously impaired through critical circumstances beyond their control which may include illness, injury, bereavement, family crisis, or other unpredictable events, an impaired performance application may be made for reconsideration of result. Programme Committee/Heads of School are responsible for ensuring that all applications are processed according to the approved procedures of the relevant ITP. Any reconsideration of result following an impaired performance application must not disadvantage the student. 9. Normal Progression Students must meet all pre-requisite requirements listed on the table below for progression through the programme. 9.1 Prerequisite Table Refer to Section 5, Tables 1-7. 9.2 Transition Arrangements There are three institutions that deliver the Bachelor of Technology require transition arrangements from the current degree curricula to the new degree curriculum. They are: Christchurch Institute of Technology Polytechnic (CPIT) Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unitec As the ITPs currently deliver three different programmes the transition arrangements are different. The specific approaches are covered in the Capability Documents of the three institutions. An overview of the three approaches: CPIT will teach out the current curriculum phase in the new degree from 2010. Most students will have completed by 2011 but for part time students students who need to repeat a course the old curriculum will remain till 2014. Bachelor Of Technology Page 13
MIT Unitec have curricula that more closely match the new curriculum. Students will transition from the old to the new with a cut-off date of 2012 in both cases. MIT will phase in the new curriculum on a year by year basis from 2010. Unitec will offer Year 1 from 2010, Years 2 3 from 2011. Common approaches between the three institutions are: No student shall be disadvantaged by the change to the new curriculum. The academic integrity will not be compromised. Students will be fully informed of changes potential impact. Where a member of the Metro Group currently delivers a Bachelor of Technology, that ITP is required to obtain approval for a Transition schedule, including timeframes for the transition arrangements. Approval must be obtained from both the Programme Management Group the Quality Assurance Group prior to the commencement of this new programme. (Refer Volume 2, Capability Document). Version 2 of the Bachelor of Technology (Civil Major) programme comes into effect Semester 1, 2015. Current students enrolled prior to 2015 are to transfer to Version 2 at the first reasonable opportunity. Version 1 Course Version 2 Equivalent Course Table MG5010 Structural Principles 15cr MG5013 Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry 15cr MG6003 Management Principles 15cr MG6006 Construction Practices 15cr MG7009 Environmental Impact Assessment 15cr MG7021 Professional Practice 15cr MG6046 Structural Principles 15cr MG5113 Fundamentals of Environmental 15cr MG6103 Management Principles 15cr MG6106 Civil Construction Practices 15cr MG7019 Resource Environmental Management 15cr MG7121 Professional Practice 15cr Table 3 Table 3 Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 1 Version 2 of the Bachelor of Technology (Civil Major) programme has removed three compulsory courses. Students who were enrolled prior to 2015 will have the opportunity to complete these courses will be counselled on a case by case basis. These courses are: MG5031 Professional Development 15cr; MG7021 Professional Practice 15cr; MG7001 Development Project 45cr. Students who have successfully completed MG5031 Professional Development 15cr will not be required to complete the compulsory course MG5012 Highway 15cr. Bachelor Of Technology Page 14
10. Requirement for the award of the Qualification 10.1 Awarding the Qualification For a Programme Provider to award this qualification, a student must achieve the required 360 credits of which 120 credits, including a minimum of 75 credits at Level 7, must be from the awarding ITP. The maximum number of years for completion will be ten (10) years from date of first enrolment. 10.2 Award Requirements 10.2.1 Bachelor of Technology (Civil) To be awarded the Bachelor of Technology (Civil), a student must achieve the 255 compulsory credits as detailed in Section 5 Course Structure, Tables 1 2, 105 elective credits as detailed in Table 3 to meet the requirements for award of the qualification. Students who are enrolled prior to 2015 have the option to complete the transitional courses as noted in Section 9. Students must achieve 285 compulsory credits, 60 compulsory specialisation credits in one pathway 15 elective credits to meet the requirements for the award of the qualification. 10.2.2 Bachelor of Technology (Electrical) To be awarded the Bachelor of Technology (Electrical), a student must achieve the 180 compulsory credits as detailed in Section 5 Course Structure, Tables 1 4, 180 elective credits, completing at least one pathway, from Table 5 to meet the requirements for award of the qualification. 10.2.3 Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical) To be awarded the Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical), a student must achieve the 270 compulsory credits as detailed in Section 5 Course Structure, Tables 1 6, 90 elective credits from Table 7 to meet the requirements for award of the qualification. 11. Commencement These regulations came into force in Semester 2, 2015. Bachelor Of Technology Page 15