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1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

Course Code: COMS4103 Course Title: Photonics
Coordinating Unit: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Semester: Semester 1, 2008 Mode: Internal
Level: Undergraduate
Location: St Lucia
Number of Units: 2 Contact Hours Per Week: 2L2T1P
Pre-Requisites: ELEC3100 or ELEC7101
Incompatible: COMS4103 or COMS7400 or 3E403

Course Description: Introduction to modern photonics for applications in optical communications, data storage, optical computing & optical sensing. After completing the course, students will have the understanding of operation & limitations of enabling photonic technologies & gain the ability to analyse & simulate photonic devices & systems using analytical & numerical methods.

Assumed Background: This course is all about generation, detection, amplification, guiding and manipulation of light-waves (electromagnetic waves). Therefore it is expected that student is familiar with the basic concepts of electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic fields. Also, as the light is being generated, amplified and detected by semiconductor devices it will help if student is familiar with some basic concepts of semiconductor theory. The elementary understanding of differential equations is needed.

1.2 Course Introduction

COMS4103 is an introduction to modern photonic devices for applications in optical communications and optical computing. After completing the course students will have the understanding of operation and limitations of enabling technologies for optical networking, optical communications and optical computing.

1.3 Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Aleksandar Rakic
Phone: 3365 3569 Email: rakic@itee.uq.edu.au
Campus: St Lucia Building: General Purpose South (Map) Room: 547
Consultation: One hour after tutorials and by appointment

1.4 Timetable

Timetables are available on mySI-net.

2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

This course aims at providing students with the systematic introduction to modern photonic devices and subsystems for applications in optical communications, optical sensing and imaging, optical data-storage and computing and solid state illumination.

2.2 Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1  Understand the principles of operation of photonic devices
2  Gain the ability to analyse and simulate photonic devices using analytical and numerical methods
3  Understand how performance of the photonic device affects the behaviour of an optoelectronic system.
4  Gain the ability to analyse subsystems that contain photonic devices by means of analytical and simulation techniques.

2.3. Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Undergrad Pass) graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE	LEARNING OBJECTIVES
*A. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.	1, 2, 3, 4
A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study.	1, 3, 4
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.	3, 4
*B. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION*
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.	4
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.	2, 3, 4
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.	4
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.	3, 4
*C. INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.	2, 4
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.	4
C4. The ability to identify problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.	2, 4
*D. CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D1. The ability to define and analyse problems.	2, 3, 4
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.	2, 3, 4
D3. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.	2, 3, 4
*E. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING*
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility.
E2. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following Engineers Australia graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE	LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals	2, 4
2. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers, but also with the community at large
3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline	2, 4
4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution	2, 4
5. Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance	2, 3, 4
6. Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member
7. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and for the need for sustainable development
8. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
9. Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities	4
10. Expectation and capacity to undertake life-long learning

3. Learning Resources

3.1 Required Resources

S. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, 2001.

3.2 Recommended Resources

L. A. Coldren and S. W. Corzine, Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits, John Wiley, New York, 1995. M. Fukuda, Optical Semiconductor Devices, John Wiley, New York, 1999. K. J. Ebeling, Integrated Optoelectronics, Springer -Verlag, Heidelberg, 1993.

3.3 University Learning Resources

Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://library.uq.edu.au/search/r?SEARCH=COMS4103).

The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myServices website (https://student.my.uq.edu.au/).

3.4 School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Learning Resources

Students enrolled at St Lucia who wish to retain a hard copy of this profile can use the free print quota provided each semester to students enrolled in courses in the School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering. For information on how to use this print quota, see the School Policy on Student Photocopying and Printing (St Lucia) (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/copy-print.html). Students enrolled at the Ipswich campus will either be provided with a hard copy or given directions in class on how to obtain a free copy.

ITEE course websites can be found at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~COURSECODE. Many ITEE courses also have Usenet newsgroups, named uq.itee.COURSECODE. Instructions for accessing newsgroups are available at http://studenthelp.itee.uq.edu.au/faq/1stYearFAQ.html#accessnews.

3.5 Other Learning Resources & Information

Handouts

Before each Module a set of Lecture notes for that module will be posted on the web. Lecture notes provide a basic coverage of the content for the module and material for further reading. The notes will reference the textbooks and any additional material in context. The notes are the summary of the module and should be used as a companion to the textbook. The ITEE school WEB page for this subject is http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~COMS4103.

The Lecture /Tutorial notes will also contain questions and exercises. Students are expected to solve (or attempt) all the problems. Some of the problems will be solved during the tutorial sessions and the solutions will be placed on the web. The rest of the problems will be left for students to solve later and are also examinable.

Facilities

Simulation tools used in this course are Matlab and the VPIplayer - CAD tool for simulating photonic components and optical transmission layer of communication networks VPIplayer allows students to simulate the performance of the subsystems they are designing. It reads "dynamic data sheets" - small files that define the performance characteristics of components, created by component suppliers using VPI design software available within the School. VPIplayer will be available during scheduled and supervised laboratory sessions in 50-S202 and 24hours/day in one of the computer labs in GP South building.

Distribution of Notices

Notices will be distributed exclusively through web based Noticeboard (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~coms4103/noticeboard.htm)

Newsgroup

The course newsgroup is uq.itee.coms4103. This group is available on both the University and School news servers (news.uq.edu.au and news.itee.uq.edu.au).

Students are free to post questions (and answers!) to the newsgroup. The teaching/tutoring staff will not monitor nor use the newsgroup.

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities

Date	Lecture	Tutorial	Other Activities
25 Feb - 2 Mar	Mon Week 1: M0: Introduction to optoelectronic devices M1: Wave Nature of Light Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week1: M1: Wave Nature of Light (Lecture in Tut time slot) Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
3 Mar - 9 Mar	Mon Week 2: M1: Wave Nature of Light Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 2: M1: Wave Nature of Light Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
10 Mar - 16 Mar	Mon Week 3: M2: Open Optical Resonators Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 3: M2: Open Optical Resonators Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
17 Mar - 23 Mar	Mon Week 4: M3: Optical Waveguides Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 4: M3: Optical Waveguides Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
31 Mar - 6 Apr	Mon Week 5: M4: Optical processes in Semiconductors Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 5: M4: Optical processes in Semiconductors Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
7 Apr - 13 Apr	Mon Week 6: M4: Light Emitting Diodes and Display Devices Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 6: M4: Light Emitting Diodes and Display Devices Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
14 Apr - 20 Apr	Mon Week 7: M5: Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 7: M4: LEDs and Displays Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
21 Apr - 27 Apr	Mon Week 8: M5: Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers: Semiconductor Laser structures Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 8: M5: Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers: Semiconductor Laser structures Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
28 Apr - 4 May	Mon Week 9: M5: Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers: The Rate Equations Model Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 9: M5: Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers: The Rate Equations Model Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference
5 May - 11 May	Mon Week 10: M5: Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers: The Rate Equations Model Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 10: M5: Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers: The Rate Equations Model Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon - Mon Simulation Practicals (Practical): The simulation practicals will start in Week 10 Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ;
12 May - 18 May	Mon Week 11: M6: Optical Detectors Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 11: M6: Optical Detectors Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon - Mon Simulation Practicals (Practical): The simulation practicals will start in Week 10 Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ;
19 May - 25 May	Mon Week 12: M7: Optical Modulators and Switches Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 12: M7: Optical Modulators and Switches Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon - Mon Simulation Practicals (Practical): The simulation practicals will start in Week 10 Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ;
26 May - 1 Jun	Mon Week 13: M7: Optical Modulators and Switches Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference	Mon Week 13: M7: Optical Modulators and Switches (T1) Recapitulation (T2) Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 Readings/Ref: Kasap ; reference

4.2 Other Teaching and Learning Activities Information

Course comprises of Lectures, Tutorials (problem-solving sessions) and Laboratory work (simulation practicals)

Lectures

There are 3 hours of lectures (2+1) each week; For venue and time please consult the SiNet, venue and time may change and cannot be controlled by the course coordinator. If you have a clash with another course, please do not contact the course coordinator, inform the School Manager.

Tutorials

Tutorials are designed as problem solving periods and will be used to reinforce understanding of the course material and introduce applications. Active student participation is expected. The time/venue for tutorial sessions can be found on SiNet, venue and time may change and cannot be controlled by the course coordinator. If you have a clash with another course, please do not contact the course coordinator, inform the School Manager.

Practicals

The simulation practicals cover issues related to dynamics of semiconductor lasers, photodetectors and modulators.

Students should sign-up for and attend Practicals sessions. Time and room TBA in lectures. NB: do not consult SiNet for practicals timetable. For individual time slots students should check the lab roster on the COMS4103 web page, > Practicals. To sign up for the Practicals sessions contact the tutors during first two tutorial sessions.

Attendance

You are not required to attend any of the teaching sessions (except those in which an assessment activity is taking place), however, you are strongly encouraged to do so. The lectures, tutorials and practicals have been specifically designed to aid your learning of the course material. Failure to attend a session may result in you being disadvantaged. It is up to you to find out what happened at any class session that you miss.

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.

Class Tests

Assessment Task	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Objectives
In Class Quiz Class Test 1	3 Apr 04 13:00	15%	1, 2, 3, 4
In Class Quiz Class Test 2	8 May 08 13:00	15%	1, 2, 3, 4

Assignments

Assessment Task	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Objectives
Laboratory Report Assignment 1	30 May 08 17:00 Report is due COB Friday Week 13	15%	2, 3, 4
Laboratory Report Assignment 2	30 May 08 17:00 Report is due COB Friday Week 13	5%	2, 3, 4

Final Examination

Assessment Task	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Objectives
Exam - during Exam Period (Central) Final Examination	Examination Period	50%	1, 2, 3, 4

5.2 Course Grading

Grade 1, Fail: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course: Fail marks 0-19

Grade 2, Fail: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline: Fail marks 20-44

Grade 3, Fail: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline: Fail marks 45-49

Grade 4, Pass: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline: Pass Marks: 50-64

Grade 5, Credit: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline: Credit Marks: 65-79

Grade 6, Distinction: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience: Distinction Marks: 80-89

Grade 7, High Distinction: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications: High Distinction Marks: 90-100

5.3 Late Submission

No extensions will be granted except in exceptional personal circumstances (documented medical reason or family emergency). Personal hardware or computer failures are not grounds for extension.

5.4 Other Assessment Information

Assignments/Class Tests will be returned to students exclusively during the lab/tutorial sessions. Students will not contact the tutors to collect assignments and class tests outside regular tutorial hours.

5.5 Assessment Detail

Class Test 1

Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Due Date:
3 Apr 04 13:00
Weight: 15%
Perusal: 5 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Format: Short answer, Short essay, Problem solving
Task Description:

Class tests are 40 minutes long and will be held during the tutorial sessions. They will contain a numerical problem and/or a short-answer/essay question. Problems and questions given in class tests are of the same format (and covering the same material) as will be given for the Final Examination. Same material is allowed in the class-test examination room as for the final examination.

Both class tests are compulsory. However, there will be no make-up tests for students that are not able to attend a class test, regardless of the reason for non-attendance. Students are obliged to submit a medical certificate or other explanation for non-attendance. Students who miss class tests will have their final examination component of the assessment formula worth proportionally more by what they have missed. This does not apply to Assignments.

As the class tests are only 40 minutes long for the benefit of other students the late student will not be allowed to attend the test. Late arrival at class tests will be treated as non-attendance.

Criteria & Marking:

Problems and Questions will be marked on 0-100 scale

Class Test 2

Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Due Date:
8 May 08 13:00
Weight: 15%
Perusal: 5 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Format: Short answer, Short essay, Problem solving
Task Description:

As the class tests are only 40 minutes long for the benefit of other students the late student will not be allowed to attend the test. Late arrival at class tests will be treated as non-attendance.

Criteria & Marking:

Problems and Questions will be marked on 0-100 scale

Assignment 1

Type: Laboratory Report
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2, 3, 4
Due Date:
30 May 08 17:00 Report is due COB Friday Week 13
Weight: 15%
Task Description:

Parts 1 to 5: Students will be required to simulate a semiconductor laser in VPI package and compare simulation results against their analytical solutions, reflect and draw conclusions.

Part 6: Students will be required to develop a numerical code in Matlab (or another programming environment of their choice), simulate semiconductor laser using this code and compare the results against the simulation in VPI package.

Criteria & Marking:

Assignment is marked on 0-15 scale. Parts 1 to 5 are worth 1 mark each. Part 6 is worth 10 marks

Submission: Hard copy of the Assignment to be submitted in COMS4103 submission box (Level 1 GPS Building).
Electronic submission of the code (only the code for Part 6) via ITEE Online Assignment Submission Service. NB: This is an individual assignment, the electronic copy of the your code will be checked for plagiarism.

Your assignment submission must be accompanied by a signed coversheet declaring that the submission is your original work.

Assignment 2

Type: Laboratory Report
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2, 3, 4
Due Date:
30 May 08 17:00 Report is due COB Friday Week 13
Weight: 5%
Task Description:

Parts 1 to 5: Students will be required to simulate modulators and detectors in VPI package and compare simulation results against their analytical solutions, reflect and draw conclusions.

Criteria & Marking:

Assignment is marked on 0-5 scale. Parts 1 to 5 are worth 1 mark each.

Submission: Hard copy of the Assignment to be submitted in COMS4103 submission box (Level 1 GPS Building).

Your assignment submission must be accompanied by a signed coversheet declaring that the submission is your original work.

Final Examination

Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Due Date:
Examination Period
Weight: 50%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Task Description:

Final examination will be held during the final examination period. This exam will be closed-book and will contain both problems and short-answer/essay questions. Closed-book means that you may bring only formulae sheets into the examination room, but not textbooks or notes. Two A4 pages (single sided) of hand written (not photocopied nor typed) formulae are allowed in examination room. No books, lecture notes, solved problems, itemised lists, personal notes, procedures, or formulae derivations are allowed on your two A4 pages - only formulae and constants you consider useful.

Use of dictionaries in final exam: Students may request the use of dictionaries, including bilingual dictionaries, supplied by Examinations Section. (see HUPP 3.30.5 Examinations).

Assessment variation is possible for students with a disability (see HUPP 3.30.3 Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability).

Criteria & Marking: Exam will be marked on 0-100 scale

6. Policies & Guidelines

This section contains the details of and links to the most relevant policies and course guidelines. For further details on University Policies please visit myAdvisor and the University Handbook of Policies and Procedures.

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

An overview of the University’s assessment-related policies can be found on myAdvisor (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2910).

Academic Integrity
It is the University's task to encourage ethical scholarship and to inform students and staff about the institutional standards of academic behaviour expected of them in learning, teaching and research. Students have a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their work. Students must not cheat in examinations or other forms of assessment and must ensure they do not plagiarise.

Plagiarism
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students are encouraged to read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25128) which makes a comprehensive statement about the University's approach to plagiarism, including the approved use of plagiarism detection software, the consequences of plagiarism and the principles associated with preventing plagiarism.

Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is essential to effective learning and students can expect to receive appropriate and timely feedback on all assessment. For a detailed explanation of the feedback you are entitled to, you should consult the policy on Student Access to Feedback on Assessment. (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25114&pid=25075)

As a student you have a responsibility to incorporate feedback into your learning; make use of the assessment criteria that you are given; be aware of the rules, policies and other documents related to assessment; and provide teachers with feedback on their assessment practices.

There are certain steps you can take if you feel your result does not reflect your performance. Please refer to the myAdvisor web site. (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2953&pid=2910)

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

Misconduct

Further to the statement on academic integrity and plagiarism above, students are required to read and understand the ITEE policy on Student Misconduct (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/student-misconduct.html).

Late Arrival or Non-attendance at Examinations

The policy and procedure for late arrival or non-attendance at centrally controlled examinations is set out in the University's Examinations policy (HUPP 3.30.5), sections 8 and 10.2.

The way in which late arrival at a School-controlled examination is dealt with will be at the discretion of the course coordinator, who may be guided by the policy for centrally controlled exams.

In the case that a student requests a special exam for a School-controlled exam, the request will be considered and, if allowed, the timing shall be determined by the course coordinator, in consultation with the School's Chief Examiner where necessary, and in accordance with HUPP 3.30.5. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Profile, applications must be made in writing to the Head of School no later than one week after the exam. Late applications will not be accepted.

Examination Feedback

In addition to the advice above, students wishing to view examination answer scripts and/or question papers should consult with the School office (Room 217, General Purpose South Building [78], St Lucia; Room 218, Building 1, Ipswich) regarding arrangements. The ITEE policy on exam script viewing is available at http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/current_students/exam_script_viewing.html.

Supplementary Assessment

If you fail this course you may be eligible for supplementary assessment - see the general award rules and/or your program rules for details. You should note that even though you may be eligible for supplementary assessment under these rules, in some circumstances there may be no practical assessment that can be offered to allow you to meet the minimum passing requirements. These circumstances may include failure based on:

group or team based assessment;
attendance or class participation requirements;
laboratory-based assessment, where laboratories can't practically be made available after classes have finished;
project or thesis-based assessment, where a significant period of time would be required to undertake supplementary assessment;
progressive assessment, where subsequent assessment items build on earlier assessment items; or
multiple assessment items, where it is impractical to offer multiple supplementary assessment items.

If the course coordinator determines that there is no practical supplementary assessment that can be offered to allow you to improve your grade, then you will not be offered supplementary assessment and your grade will remain unchanged.

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Placement Courses
Students on a placement course – also known as a work placement, internship, industry study, industry experience, clinical practice, clinical placement, practical work, practicum, fieldwork, teaching practice – should refer to the University policy, Placement Courses (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25120&pid=25075) for detailed information.

Working with Children
Students whose studies include a professional/work placement, internship, clinical practice, teaching practice or other similar activity which involves them in regular contact with children should refer to the University policy, Working with Children Check - "blue card" (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25004&pid=24963) to find out how to apply for a ‘blue card’.

Students with a Disability
Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements, including assessment, in the course/program is encouraged to seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Adviser at Student Support Services. Refer to the University policy, Students with a Disability (Disability Action Plan) (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25122&pid=25075) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25111&pid=25075

Where an adjustment is made to an accredited program, it is the responsibility of the relevant Faculty to liaise with professional and registration bodies regarding the acceptability of the change/s.

Occupational Health and Safety
Undergraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25055&pid=25015) and Postgraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25057&pid=25015) should be familiar with the University policies on occupational health and safety in the laboratory.

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Ethical Clearance

If your course involves assignment or project work involving human subjects or human-related materials, you must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. Information on ethical clearance can be found at http://www.uq.edu.au/research/orps/index.html?page=5064&pid=5256.

Learning Summary

Below is a table showing the relationship between the learning objectives for this course and the broader graduate attributes developed, the learning activities used to develop each objective and the assessment task used to assess each objective.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment & Learning Activities

	Learning Objectives
	1	2	3	4
Learning Activities
Week 1 (Lecture)
Week1 (Tutorial)
Week 2 (Lecture)
Week 2 (Tutorial)
Week 3 (Lecture)
Week 3 (Tutorial)
Week 4 (Lecture)
Week 4 (Tutorial)
Week 5 (Lecture)
Week 5 (Tutorial)
Week 6 (Lecture)
Week 6 (Tutorial)
Week 7 (Lecture)
Week 7 (Tutorial)
Week 8 (Tutorial)
Week 8 (Lecture)
Week 9 (Lecture)
Week 9 (Tutorial)
Week 10 (Lecture)
Simulation Practicals (Practical)
Week 10 (Tutorial)
Week 11 (Lecture)
Week 11 (Tutorial)
Week 12 (Tutorial)
Week 12 (Lecture)
Week 13 (Lecture)
Week 13 (Tutorial)
Assessment Tasks
Class Test 1
Class Test 2
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Final Examination

Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Undergrad Pass) graduate attributes:

	Learning Objectives
	1	2	3	4
Graduate Attributes
*A IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.
A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study.
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.
*B EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION*
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
*C INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.
C4. The ability to identify problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.
*D CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D1. The ability to define and analyse problems.
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thou

COMS4103 - Sem 1 2008 - St Lucia - Internal

1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

1.2 Course Introduction

1.3 Course Staff

1.4 Timetable

2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

2.2 Learning Objectives

2.3. Graduate Attributes

3. Learning Resources

3.1 Required Resources

3.2 Recommended Resources

3.3 University Learning Resources

3.4 School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Learning Resources

3.5 Other Learning Resources & Information

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities

4.2 Other Teaching and Learning Activities Information

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

5.2 Course Grading

5.3 Late Submission

5.4 Other Assessment Information

5.5 Assessment Detail

6. Policies & Guidelines

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Learning Summary

Learning Objectives

Assessment & Learning Activities

Graduate Attributes