Resources
Students at UNSW School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering have a variety of resources, support services and advisors available to them.
Students at UNSW School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering have a variety of resources, support services and advisors available to them. Whether you’re worried about your workload, getting academic advice or finding the right forms we’ve got you covered.
During COVID-19, resources are subject to change. Please consult your course outlines.
Academic adviceÌý
If you have any concerns, need help with a problem, or want to check your progress for your degree, visit .
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- formal academic advisingÌý
IfÌýyou areÌýstruggling with your studies,Ìýyou canÌýget formal academic advising to get you back on track.Ìý
can also help you find out more about health, disability, and mental health assistance services.ÌýÌýÌý
Ìýor visit more assistance.Ìý
Organising your timetableÌý
ForÌýorganisingÌýyour timetableÌýreferÌýtoÌý.Ìý
If you need formalÌýtimetablingÌýadvice,ÌýÌýor visit .
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As a part of your degree, you are required to take electives in addition to your core courses. Electives are an opportunity to take a course in a subject you find interesting, expand your skillset, or to broaden your knowledge. Please refer to yourÌýprograms outlinesÌýto see which courses are available to you.Ìý
For undergraduates:Ìý
For postgraduates:Ìý
- Electives from other FacultiesÌý–ÌýforÌýstudents who matriculatedÌýbefore T1Ìý2021ÌýonlyÌý
- Engineering and TechnicalÌýManagementÌý (ETM)
Advanced standingÌý
During your first term, you have the option to either apply for advanced standing OR reject advanced standing credits you have received. For more information,ÌýÌýor visit the The Nucleus: Student Hub if you need further assistance.Ìý
Assessments
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Most assessments are submitted digitally via Moodle or Microsoft Teams. However, if your course requires physical submission of an assessment or a coversheet, you will find a coversheet attached to the course outline.Ìý
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You must participate in all tests and examinations. Final examinations for each course are held during the University examinations periods. Provisional examination timetables show exam dates and times while final examination timetables show the exam dates, times, and locations.Ìý
For more information and for the official provisional and final examination timetable release dates, pleaseÌý.Ìý
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If you need a calculator for an exam, you’ll need to provide your own that is a make and model approved by UNSW. Before your exam, check to see if your calculatorÌýmakeÌýand model is on the list ofÌý.ÌýÌý
It’s your responsibility to ensure your calculator is compliant and to obtain an "Approved" sticker for it from the Student Services Office prior to the examination. Calculators not bearing an official "Approved" sticker won’t be allowed into the examination room.
Student software access
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myAccessÌýis a system that allows you to run various UNSW applications from your devices rather than install software directly. Some applications available are Ansys, AutoCAD, Maple, Mathematica,ÌýMatlabÌýand SolidWorks. More information is available at the following links:Ìý
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Microsoft Imagine is a program that allows UNSW Engineering staff and students free access to many Microsoft operating systems and development products for academic, non-commercial and non-administrative work – it doesn’t give access to Microsoft Office. You have to be enrolled in the UNSW Faculty of Engineering to have access. Please click on the following link for more information:Ìý
UNSW Engineering Microsoft Imagine
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Some software licences can be requested from .
Computers
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Computing facilities are provided to you forÌýcoursework associated with yourÌýcurrentÌýcourseÌýenrolmentÌýand are not to be used for other purposes. YouÌýareÌýresponsible for ensuring that your use of the University’s computers is ethical, lawful andÌýconsiderate.ÌýÌý
The SchoolÌýhas two Computer Labs available for the use of its students:ÌýRooms 203 and 204 of the Ainsworth Building (J17). The rooms areÌýCardaxÌýcontrolled, and youÌýwillÌýhave access via your student card.ÌýÌýÌý
Access Hours During Session:Ìý
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 11:59pmÌý
- Saturday - Sunday: 8:00am - 7:00pmÌý
- No access otherwiseÌý
Please note: Classes are scheduledÌýinÌýthese rooms. The class timetables for the School computer labs are displayed via the TV screens at the entrances of theÌýcomputer labs.ÌýDo notÌýattemptÌýtoÌýuse the computer labsÌýwhile a class isÌýtaking place.
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Only students enrolled inÌýSchoolÌýcourses or programs can login to the School computers. If you are current student but you cannot log into the School computers, please log this issue with UNSWIT: ITServiceCentre@unsw.edu.au
Because of the high demand for the computer labs and to ensure everyone has a chance to access the labs:Ìý
- You are only permitted to login to one (1) computer 8:30amÌý–Ìý6:00pm Monday –ÌýFridayÌý
- You are not allowed to lock computers or leave them unattended for more than 15 minutes during 8:30amÌý–Ìý6:00pm Monday –ÌýFridayÌý
There are far more students than computers, and so we have a priority system: Ìý
- Booked classes have the highest priority.  If the room is booked for a course and you need a computer for this course, then you can log users off if a previous user has left the computer logged in. If the computers are locked, then force a reboot by holding the power button on the computer down for 5 seconds. Ìý
- If youÌýwillÌýbe leaving the computer lab,Ìýfor an extended period, then please logoff. Ìý
- If you are not using the computers forÌýcourseÌýwork and a computer is required by someone, then please vacate the computer if requested.Ìý
- The computer labsÌýareÌýintended for people physically present. If you wish to run, for example, CFD cases longer than you will be there, you run the risk of having your computer turned off if it is needed.
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The following are rules for computer use:Ìý
- Using another person's account is against UNSW policy.  Do not use another person's account or let others use yours.  You are responsible for what is done with your account, whether you do it or not.Ìý
- Do not leave your valuables unattended in the computer labs. The School is not responsible for stolen items.Ìý
- Please do not disconnect cables to keyboards, mice, network or power.  If these are disconnected, then this will inconvenience students coming afterwards. The power sockets on the desk are available for student use.Ìý
- Please do not eat or drink in the computer labs.  Any food or drink should be kept in your bag and not on the desk or floor.Ìý
- Reminder: all software available at UNSW should be used for academic use only unless you have written permission otherwise from staff.Ìý
The University has extensive guidelines for the use of computing facilities and email. By logging on to a University computer, you agree to abide by these rules and policies. To make sure you understand and follow these policies, please click on the following link: 
IT assistance
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For any IT related matters and enquiries, please contact theÌý.
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AÌýÌýis a password that (when coupled with yourÌýUniPassÌýzID) gives you access to a range of online services. If you don’t have access yet it’s easy toÌý.ÌýPlease note, yourÌýzPassÌýwon’t activate until you’ve enrolled in at least 1 class and will need to be updated every 6 months.Ìý