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This page contains an alphabetical list of useful links and definitions for commencing and current students. For postgraduate students please see For Research Students for additional useful information.
Academic Dishonesty
Students are expected to exhibit honesty and ethical behaviour in undertaking assessment requirements. Any action or practice on the part of a student which would defeat the purposes of assessment is regarded as academic dishonesty and will be dealt with in accordance with published QUT procedures.
Childcare
All campuses of QUT offer childcare services. QUT childcare centres are registered with the government to ensure a quality level of care is maintained.
Coordinators
Course Coordinators, Major Coordinators and Unit Coordinators are available to assist you with your academic enquiries. View the staff directory for coordinator contact details, or contact us.
Equity and disability
Links to QUT equity and disability services.
Forms and Publications
Forms for students including admission, enrolment, fees, exams and graduation.
Health Services
QUT has a range of health and medical facilities available to students.
ID Cards
A student ID card has many functions and is a must for all students.
Lecture, Tutorial, Practical. (L, T, P; or LEC, TUT, PRA.)
Lectures generally commence in the first week of each semester, and practical sessions and tutorials commence after the first lecture.
Allocations to lecture, tutorial, and prac sessions may be administered by the unit coordinator or using QUT Virtual (link to QUT Virtual) on-line class allocation system. Details of units registered for class allocation are available at QUT Virtual. The allocation process for non-registered units is administered by the unit coordinator. For non-registered units, you should seek advice on the class allocation process from the relevant unit coordinator.
Library
Access to a vast amount of information, databases and books for your study.
Lost property
Each campus operates a lost and found property service. Students and staff are encouraged to report any lost items to the office.
Navigating your way around the campuses
Maps are available for all QUT campuses - Gardens Point [PDF 1.5MB], Kelvin Grove [PDF 1.55MB], Carseldine [PDF 955KB], and Caboolture [PDf 756KB].
Navigating your way around a building
QUT campuses, buildings and rooms are identified using an alpha-numeric system. The campus is identified using two letters.
- GP - Gardens Point
- KG - Kelvin Grove
- CA - Carseldine
The building is identified using one letter, (examples are E Block, L Block), or multiple letters for links between buildings (examples are G-H link, M-O link). Rooms are identified using the building identifier and three digits for building levels up to nine, and four digits for levels above level nine. Some examples are:
- GP W401 is room 401 on level four of W Block at Gardens Point
- CA E101 is room 101 on level one of E Block at Carseldine
- GP S1014 is room 1014 on level ten of S Block at Gardens Point
Note that the campus identifier is not always included and the same building identifying letter may be used on more than one campus. If there is ambiguity, students should confirm the details.
Navigating your way around your course
Science Course Summary Sheets, QUT Handbook
QUT Blackboard
Students can access their unit sites through their personal profile on QUT Virtual.
QUT Blackboard support
Assistance is available to help students in accessing QUT Blackboard resources.
QUT handbook
For all QUT student rules, policies and procedures.
QUT staff directory
A comprehensive list of all staff working in the University.
QUT student charter
The student charter describes the expectations that students can hold as they receive their education. It also outlines what can be expected of students in undertaking their studies.
Science health and safety
Important information on health and safety issues specific to the Faculty of Science, including information on lab coats.
Security
For all your security needs while you are on any campus at QUT.
Services directory
Directory of services and support QUT provides to staff and students to support their studies, professional, and personal lives.
Student Business Services
The Student Services site provides a range of important information relating to entry and admission, international students, orientation, examinations, fees, records, career and counselling services, health services, and student centres.
Student computer guide
Guild to help new students access online resources and services.
Student computing helpdesk
The IT Helpdesk provides support services to students and staff for the installation, configuration and maintenance of QUT's computing environment.
Student copying and printing services
QUT provides a range of copying and printing services to students and staff of the university.
Student Guild
QUT's Student Guild is a not for profit organisation which is owned and operated by students for students. The Student Guild offers and provides a range of services for all students at QUT.
Student Ombudsman
The student ombudsman offers a free, confidential, independent service to assist in the resolution of grievances or complaints.
Student Opinions
QUT and the Faculty of Science value the feedback obtained from students on their experiences at university. This feedback is used to enhance the learning and teaching experience for all students.
Studyfinder
QUT's personalised database on all courses offered at QUT.
Teaching and Learning Support Services (TALSS)
The student Teaching and Learning Support Services (TALSS) site provides information relating to learning support, on-line services and guides, helpdesks, jobs and careers, and related links.
Unit Code
This is the alpha-numeric code used to identify a specific unit of study. The unit code is of the format XXX999. The first two characters indicate the school or faculty administering the unit. Examples of the first two characters include LS - Life Sciences, NR - Natural resource Sciences, PC - Physical and Chemical Sciences, and SC - Science Faculty. The third character indicates the level of the course in which the unit is usually taught. Examples of the third character include B - Degree, P - Graduate Diploma, N - Masters Degree, and R - Doctoral. The first digit is usually the semester of the full time course in which the unit is attempted. NRB572 is a degree level unit administered by the School of Natural Resource Sciences during semester five of a full time course.
Unit Outline
The unit outline provides information relating to the aims and objectives of a unit. The details include the rationale for the unit and how it relates to the course, unit content, learning and teaching approaches, assessment, resource materials and other relevant information. The unit outline is available on QUT Virtual.
Unit Synopses
The unit synopses may be found in the QUT Handbook. These provide a brief description of the content of the unit. The details are grouped alphabetically by school and by unit code.
Additional Unit Information
Unit information is a comprehensive guide for students which incorporates the approved unit outline it its entirety and additional detailed information about the requirements of the unit. This unit information is normally provided to students through the unit page on QUT’s Blackboard by or before the first activity in the unit, or the first week of the teaching period, whichever is earlier. The additional unit information contains important information on assessment items (including procedure for any missed tests and penalties for late submission of assignments), student evaluation of the unit, and QUT policy on academic integrity.
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