The
faculty permits both full-time and part-time enrolment. Subjects to the value
of 24 credit points constitute a normal full-time enrolment in any semester.
There are therefore 48 credit points in a normal full-time year.
An overweight enrolment of up to 28 credit points in a semester is
permitted.
The faculty believes that full-time enrolment is generally in the best
interests of students studying in on-campus mode, but is well aware of the
variety of circumstances which may oblige a student to take a reduced load.
Part-time enrolment is allowed, provided the student is aware of the maximum
time limit for degree completion stated in the regulations for the relevant
course.
For
engineering degrees at Monash, the time limit is eight years from initial
enrolment except for the double degree in law and engineering where the time
limit is 10 years. For distance education students, the time limit is 12 years.
For the two BTech degrees, the time limit is six years including an allowance
of one year for completion of approved studies at TAFE.
Where circumstances arise which oblige students to suspend their studies for a
time, leave of absence may be sought from the faculty for one semester or one
year at a time (but not more). Information about the appropriate steps to be
taken is available from the faculty's administration offices on each campus.
Students should remember that periods granted as leave of absence are counted
as part of their total time limit.
In
addition to its range of on-campus courses, Monash also conducts a distance
education program via the Monash Distance Education Centre. Monash's commitment
to distance education means that students who cannot attend on-campus lecture
programs because of work, family commitments or location can be offered the
same opportunities as those able to study on campus.
The aim of the distance education program is to provide students with the
necessary resources to complete a major part of their course work off-campus.
This involves the provision of (a) course material especially designed for
independent study, (b) opportunities for effective lecturer--student and
student-- student interaction, (c) access to any necessary facilities, eg
library, computer, audiovisual/multimedia material etc, and (d) residential
schools where students can gain practical engineering experience through
laboratory and field work, site visits etc.
In 2001, Monash plans to offer the following undergraduate Gippsland
engineering courses by distance education: Diploma of Engineering (Industrial
Management); Bachelor of Engineering (Interdisciplinary Engineering majoring in
Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic, Information and Computers and Civil
Engineering); the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering) and
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Various graduate
programs are also able to be taken by distance education and prospective
students should consult the postgraduate guide. Inquiries regarding
applications should be directed to student administration at the Gippsland
campus.
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