The materials provide an overview of studying the unit, the assessment requirements, unit content and some reading and reference material. They may also be supplemented by a computer-mediated communication system to facilitate interaction with teaching staff and fellow students. Some, or all, of the unit material is mailed out prior to the commencement of semester. Students may commence studying as soon as the materials are received. Academic assistance Academic assistance with the materials can be obtained from teaching staff by telephone, letter, facsimile or electronic mail.
Strategies are also in place to enable students to contact other students studying the same unit.
More information on these strategies will be provided following enrolment. Attendance Attendance may be compulsory, optional or not required. Compulsory attendance Compulsory attendance is required primarily for courses which are laboratory-based or require group interaction. A number of courses and units based at other campuses also conduct weekend and residential schools. Attendance at all or any of these classes is encouraged.