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=**ENG1101**=

Synopsis
This course introduces the student to some important engineering tools that will provide the basis for future work and study. The student will be introduced to the concept of a system and the need for multidisciplinary and virtual teamwork in most engineering activities. Aspects of physical properties and conceptual designs are investigated and both these are applied to the analysis of complex real world projects. The course is presented as an initial introduction to problem based learning, and the use of virtual teamwork and electronic communication is emphasized throughout. All students are expected to contribute and to interact in a positive and constructive manner with other team members. This interaction is assessed. Students are expected to work both independently and as part of a team to provide solutions to projects which demonstrate use of appropriate technology and cultural sensitivity. Students must plan and reflect on their own learning, peer and self assess and demonstrate they have met their learning goals, both individually and as a team.

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Date: Thursday 25.02.10

I have just started reading into the course content of this site and have realised that a lot of my own personal progression throughout this course would be greatly aided by use of a wiki. This way I can keep a record of everything I do and make this available at later stages to group members for assignments, and also to assessors who may be interested in just how I am keeping track of things.

Before I start the semester I would like to take a moment to establish my basic personal goals:
 * Develop a greater understanding and refresh my current knowledge of Harvard referencing in academic writing.
 * Spend more time studying each week and learning to assign time to specific subjects, assignments, groupwork
 * Have more motivation so I can acheive my full potential - learning to juggle full time work and social committments around my study timetable.
 * Hone and focus my skills with groupwork. I often have to collaborate with other people in the professional industry - but it will be a challenge to see how I deal with hitch hikers and myself when my own marks could be jeopardised
 * Make use of resources provided
 * Learn how to use the uni's library system - research options for external students

On that note my study timetable is as follows:

Monday to Friday: work & travel 7-5 1.5 hours each night for each subject = 3hours each night Saturday & Sunday = 4 hours each day for each subject

This will allow 15 hours study for each subject