THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION FOR INTENDING STUDENTS 2013-2014 Published by the Registrar This Booklet is a guide to the undergraduate courses, which will be offered by the University in 2013/2014. It should be noted, that although the Booklet is as far possible accurate and up-todate when published, the University reserves the right to vary the content of its courses and syllabuses, to cancel courses and syllabuses and to modify as seems appropriate, the arrangements and facilities for students. CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence should be addressed to: The Admissions Officer The Papua New Guinea University of Technology Private Mail Bag LAE Papua New Guinea Telephone number 473 4445/4734281/473 4283 Fax: No.4757667/4734286 Email:lfugre@admin.unitech.ac.pg :skenderop@admin.unitech.ac.pg

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CONTENTS Page No. ________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. iii

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................... 1

SECTION 2 - ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY ....................................... 9

SECTION 3 - DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES ........................................... 13

Department of Agriculture .................................................................................. 15

Department of Architecture and Building ..........................................................

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Department of Applied Sciences ........................................................................

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Department of Applied Physics ..........................................................................

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Department of Business Studies .........................................................................

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Foundation Year Course .....................................................................................

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Department of Civil Engineering .......................................................................

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Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering ..............................

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Department of Communication and Development Studies ..................................... 28

Department of Mechanical Engineering ............................................................

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Department of Mining Engineering ...................................................................

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Department of 32

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Forestry ...................................................................................... Department of Mathematics and Computer Science .........................................

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Department of Surveying and Land Studies ......................................................

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This book has been prepared to give information on the University and its courses to students seeking admission in 2013-2014 and beyond. Many of you will have already decided to further your education at the University of Technology, and for you, the following pages contain useful background information on the University, and perhaps impart a flavour of University life. For others, Unitech will be only one of a number of places at which you might choose to study. You will find the booklet of help in coming to an informed decision as to whether or not you should apply for entry to the University. We have tried to set out the contents of this Booklet as clearly as possible in anticipation of questions that we think you are most likely to ask. If something important has been omitted, you can approach any of a number of officers of the University - the Registrar, the Admissions Officer, the Dean of Students and the various University representatives that visit your school - who will be happy to answer your queries. To those of you who are at school, may I wish you every success. If you choose Unitech later on and are accepted into one of our courses, the Staff and I look forward to seeing you here in Lae. DR. ALBERT SCHRAM Vice-Chancellor

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iii SECTION 1: GENERAL A SHORT HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The Papua New Guinea University of Technology was established by an Act of The House of Assembly in May 1965 as the Papua New Guinea Institute of Higher Technical Education and was located in Port Moresby. In 1968 it moved to a 200 hectare campus nine kilometres from the city of Lae and in March 1970 it became the Papua New Guinea Institute of Technology. The Institution finally achieved its present status in August 1973 when it became The Papua New Guinea University of Technology. It is one of the six universities in Papua New Guinea and while its sister university the University of Papua New Guinea at Port Moresby, concentrates on the arts pure science, law and medicine, the University

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of Technology is concerned mainly with teaching and research in technological or `applied‟ subjects. It is, as such, the only technological university in the South Pacific, outside Australia and New Zealand, and its reputation in teaching and research especially in those fields in which Papua New Guinea and its Pacific neighbours have a vital interest, continues to grow. STUDENTS AND COURSES At present, the University has over 3000 students and it has the capacity to take many more as the numbers of qualified school leavers and mature candidates continue to increase, as well as accommodation space. Its academic life is centred around its 13 Academic Departments, (listed in Section 3 of this Publication) which provide advanced level teaching in the subjects of commerce, accountancy, management, commercial computing, agriculture, computer science, architecture and building, applied science, applied physics with electronics and instrumentation, radiation therapy, food technology, mining, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, communication engineering, electronic engineering, forestry, language & communication, surveying, cartography and land management, with the range of courses expanding as its resources grow. One pleasing feature of recent years has been the steady growth in the number of female students, thus adding to the variety of both the academic and social life of the University as well as improving the “balance” of the community as a whole. The University attracts a number of mature students, but the bulk of its students come from the National High and Secondary Schools. Recruitment is at grade 12 level and equivalent. Full information is provided in the Departmental Sections of this Booklet. The length of courses varies between two years for certain diploma courses to five years for the degree programmes. Some courses contain one or more periods “in the field” for industrial or professional training, or literally in the field as in the case of Forestry, Building, and Engineering Students. Whatever the length of the course, all students can be assured, that they are getting the very best training available in Papua New Guinea in those areas in which they will in due course, assume their professional responsibilities. SOME FACTS AND FIGURES The University employs over 1,577 members of academic, technical and administrative staff. Many members of staff in senior academic positions are contract officers from overseas with advanced qualifications recognised internationally, but increasing number of Papua New Guineans are joining the ranks of the University‟s senior academic, technical and administrative staff, notable amongst them are the Head of Mechanical Engineering, Professor John Pumwa, Head of Civil Engineering, Professor Yaip Telue and Head of Department

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of Architecture and Building and the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Cletus Gonduan who were former graduates of this University. From 37 students in 1967, the University has grown to a full-time student population of about 3000 which 817 female students are included in that number. At the end of 2011, the University has awarded over 15,775 higher degrees, degrees, diplomas and certificates to students mainly from Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Pacific Islands. This represents a significant proportion of the Nation‟s professionally trained working population. THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS The University‟s 500 hectare campus is situated in attractive countryside, a short distance from the city of Lae. Incorporated university colleges are Bulolo University College.Lae Nursing School and the Timber and Forestry Training College. Lae is Papua New Guinea‟s second largest city and seaport. It is an important communication centre and hub of the country‟s airline network as well as a road terminal for the Highlands Provinces, Madang and the surrounding forestry areas of Morobe Province. The facilities available are impressive and continue to improve. An estimated K26 million has been invested in capital works and buildings. THE MATHESON LIBRARY At the heart of the University‟s academic life is the well-equipped Matheson Library. This full airconditioned and carpeted Building has study desks for about 400 students, and houses the University‟s collection of books and periodicals numbering about 97,427. Currently there are 129,526 items altogether for use by staff and students. The important Papua New Guinea Collection is a unique feature which aims to make information about Papua New Guinea, in the form of scientific books, documents, reports and periodicals, generally accessible to students and researchers. Also contained in the Library is the Central Teaching Facilities, with its large collection of films, slides, photographs and tapes. The Unit services teaching and the research needs of staff and students. The Library subscribes to the major national and international daily and weekly newspapers, and is able, through the Inter-library Loan Scheme, to obtain any

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publication needed by its users. Students are permitted to borrow up to eight books for up to two weeks at a time. THE ACADEMIC BUILDINGS The University‟s Academic Departments are scattered in close proximity to the Library and the Central Administration Building. Although a number of different architectural designs are reflected, the overall impression is harmonious and attractive, thanks in part to the unifying force of the University‟s grounds and gardens. The Buildings, many of which are air-conditioned, are spacious and contain the offices of teaching and support staff, classrooms, lecture theatres and general circulation areas. The new Civil Engineering Central Block, rebuilt after a disastrous fire in the early part of 1980, is a particularly airy Building in which good use is made of space and light to create a pleasant working environment. The new Haus Europa and Rose Kekedo Convention Centre Buildings are attractive Buildings, and are equipped with most modern and sophisticated equipment. THE DUNCANSON HALL Duncanson Hall is a large lecture theatre with a sloping seating area for approximately 450 people, with a large Stage. The Hall is used extensively throughout the year for plays, shows and lectures. THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE (ITS) The University‟s Information Technology Services is intended to develop as the main scientific computing and electronics services in Papua New Guinea. It is equipped with modern varieties of equipment for teaching and research programs. Students in most courses make use of these computing resources not only in the Centre itself, but also in a number of terminal rooms situated in the Departments of the University. STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Students living on campus are in modern halls of residence, basically of two types. The large halls, Poroman and Hetura Halls, contain about 200 students each in shared rooms, while the remainder of the students are in lodges, similar to houses with a number of individual rooms and general recreation areas including the student amenities centre, located within the Halls. Generally, senior students

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have single rooms while each junior student shares a room with one other student. Each student has wardrobe, bed, study desk, a chair and study/reading light. There are separate lodges for female students. DINING HALL The Dining Hall provides three full meals a day. The menu is varied and includes Papua New Guinean as well as western style menus. The University hopes to be able to expend its catering facilities in the near future, to cater for increasing student population. THE STUDENTS’ UNION COMPLEX The Students‟ Union Complex includes a main building in which are located a large hall used for students‟ dances, social functions and meetings, a lounge area, a snack bar, a licensed premise, and offices of the Students Representative Council. Other Buildings in the complex are a Bookshop, a small Supermarket, a Vegetable Store and the University Medical Centre. THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTRE Enlarged in 1982 through a gift from Bougainville Copper Limited, the Centre caters for the health needs of students, staff and the surrounding community. In addition, it contributes in the health education field with a programme of lectures and slide presentations covering, amongst other things, preventive medicine and training in preparation for possible emergencies. All new students are required to undergo a medical examination as soon as possible after their arrival at the University. Such examinations enable the doctors and their team of staff (which include Chief Medical Officer (Doctor) an Health Extension Officer as well as a number of Nursing Sisters) to detect at an early stage, possible health problems and to take appropriate remedial actions. Many of these health problems are caused by malaria, and the Centre plays an active part in the battle against the disease - through spraying the removal of water traps on the Campus, as well as through treatment. There are about 5,000 patients seen monthly at the Centre. SOCIAL AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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There are many clubs and associations which cater for a wide range of student interests. The various sports mentioned in the next Section, each have their own club. There are professional associations connected with the courses of study which students are taking. There are also Provincial and National High Schools groups and religious groups of all denominations. There are other clubs concerned with chess, music, video and film, and bushwalking, as well as martial arts. THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL The Student Representative Council (SRC) represents the Student Body in all maters concerning its interests and welfare, both inside the University and outside. The President of the SRC is elected annually by the Student body and has its Executive Officers. The President is a full-time student. Other students become involved in the SRC as members of its various Sub-Committees which include Social, Student Welfare, Disciplinary, Messing, Finance, Publications, Users and Transport. The SRC appoints representatives to the various decision-making bodies of the University affecting both its academic and non-academic life. There are student representatives on the Academic Board, the Admissions Committee, the Courses Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee and the Library Committee. There are two student representatives on the Council, the chief decision making body of the University. Students are thus able, in a very real way, to contribute to discussion and decision-making on those matters that directly affect them. SPORTING FACILITIES Sporting is becoming a very attractive and popular recreational activity for many students and the University has good facilities for that purpose. There are two large sporting ovals containing pitches for Australian Rules, Rugby League and Union, Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Cricket, Table Tennis, Athletics, Basketball, Netball and Hockey. The University hopes in the near future to have an all purpose-built gymnasium for indoor sports, but in the meantime the Union Hall is used for weightlifting, table tennis, gymnastics, boxing and many other indoor sports. Golf, squash and swimming are provided for outside the University campus by membership to the outside clubs. Regular sporting competitions are organized, involving both staff and students by the Sports Co-ordinator. The University additionally hosts Provincial Sporting Competitions, School Competitions and outside sponsored

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events and participates in the National Union of Students (NUS) Sports Competition. University students have on a number of occasions represented the University and the Country in Provincial, National and International Competitions, and University authorities make every attempt to encourage such participation by approving special arrangements for classes and examinations where necessary. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE COMMUNITY The University places great importance on providing courses which will enable graduates to assist in the development of Papua New Guinea as well as providing as good a general education as possible. Courses are consequently designed to relate closely to local conditions and student projects are often arranged to assist in the development of particular villages or regions. One wellknown example is the Baindoang Project to install a mini hydro-electric scheme in Baindoang, a remote village in the Sarawaged Mountains outside Lae. In past years, students of the Department of Architecture and Building have designed a Chapel at the University of Papua New Guinea, a new Community Centre for Yangoru in the East Sepik Province and new offices and a club house for the Wau/Bulolo Workers Union. Just recently (April 2012) the Department of Architecture and Building constructed a playground for children attending play school at PNG University of Technology. The playschool was a week-long intensive master class for second to fifth year students studying Architecture to build a playground for the community. Students and Staff assist in community work outside formal classes. Students have been involved in programmes to introduce school leavers to the various courses studied in the University, have assisted in the special school for handicapped children, fundraising exercises for them have contributed to the development of sports in the local community, have helped in health and nutrition surveys and many other activities. Students have also helped out in cleaner tons in Lae city by leaning cleaning work and at Angau Hospital and Lae Police Station. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Teaching and research are usually seen as the principal functions of a university and while many new students have a good idea of what teaching involves, they may not have a clear idea of what is meant by research. Research is that part of the University‟s work which is involved with the “indepth” investigations of particular areas of knowledge and frequently the search for answers to particular problems. The University of Technology has decided that by research it will support most readily, will be that which has a direct relevance to the solution of problems in Papua New Guinea and the research projects underway in almost all

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the Departments clearly show this. To list them all would take too long, but they range form environmental studies in forestry, engineering and biology, through business, surveying, building and commercial investigations, to high technology assistance to industry and to government. Much work is concerned with “appropriate technology” which concentrates on developing simple techniques for village use. The University‟s research work enriches the life of both staff and students on campus as well as members of the community in general. All students can expect at some point in their University career, to be involved, especially through project work in the later years of their courses, in some of the existing investigations while a small number will go on to do postgraduate work directly involved with research. THE UNIVERSITY’S SURROUNDINGS Located on the Huon Gulf at the mouth of the Markham River, Lae is the Administrative Headquarters of the Morobe Province and the industrial and commercial centre of Papua New Guinea. It is the second largest city in Papua New Guinea with some 100,000 residents which Morobe Province has a population of over 360,000 people. For Lae, the Okuk Highway leads up the Markham Valley before ascending via the Kassam Pass into the Eastern Highlands Province. The road continues from Kassam Pass to Yonki (site of the Ramu hydro-scheme) to Kainantu, Goroka, Kundiawa and Mt Hagen, before terminating at Tari in the South Highlands Province. Three other roads branch off the Okuk Highway - one to the WauBulolo Region, another, the Ramu Highway, to Madang and the third to Wapenamanda after passing Mt Hagen. Lae has a variety of shopping facilities, several clubs and recreational centres and excellent sporting facilities to supplement the University‟s own. Its roads, when in good condition leave the University no more than a fifteen minutes PMV ride to the centre of the city. ACADEMIC LIFE “What is academic life at the University really like and how does it differ from that at school?”, is probably a question that most intending students wish to ask. You may ask this question directly to one of the University‟s representatives who will

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visit your school during the course of your time there, or you may ask a person who has been to the university. The few words which follow may give you some useful information. The most striking difference between school and university, is the degree to which a student is considered to be responsible for organizing his/her own studies. Although the University expects that a student will attend the classes that are involved in his/her course, it recognises that each student has a right to manage his/her own academic affairs. Where a student‟s attendance at class is poor or where his/her academic performance leaves a lot to be desired, the University will take steps to improve the situation. But broadly speaking, you are more responsible for your own academic life at the University than you are at school. One consequence of this is that you will have more “free” time, than at school. By “free” is meant time outside formal classes. On average, students spend about 24 hours on formal class contact, hours per week. In addition, you will have considerable time outside the working day and at the weekends, part of which you will have to devote to your studies, particularly by private study. One further difference is that there will be nobody directly responsible for you in the same way as at school. Rather, there are many people responsible for you each in a slightly different way. In some departments there are “tutors” who act as your academic and personal helpers. For all students there is the Dean of Students, whose job is to help you sort out any accommodation problems you may come up against, whilst the Students Counselling Service is to get things solved before they really become problems and to help you sort out the consequences if they do. In addition, there are various officers of the Student Representative Council, University officers like the Security Officers and the Medical Officers, and last, but not least, the Registrar and ViceChancellor. All these people are responsible for different aspects of your life while you are at the University, and in this sense, the University is more like the wider world that you will eventually move into, then your school. You will be admitted as student doing a particular course programme which leads after a specified time to that particular qualification. Your course is made up of a number of subjects which will be studied formally for a certain number of hours per week. The University year is divided into two approximately equal semesters, and thus subjects may be single semester subjects or two semester (whole year) subjects.

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Most of your formal study hours will be spend in lectures, a teaching method with which you are probably already familiar. In addition many subjects have practical classes in different kinds of laboratories or workshops. Smaller classes, known as seminars or tutorials, are arranged, particularly in the later years of courses, where more detailed work may be done, often using essays prepared by students as the focus for discussion. Examinations are held at the end of each semester. Before the examinations week, there is a study break period, also of a week‟s duration. Although many subjects are assessed in part by some form of continuous assessment, nearly all involved a formal examination during the examination week. You will be informed of your performance in the examinations as soon as possible, after the examinations week and be told of the decision of the Academic Board, that is whether you may proceed, carry and proceed (that is, go on to the next part of the course but repeat subjects that you have failed, repeat (that part of the course again), discontinue (in the case of poor performance) or graduate (for a final year student). Each course has its own examinations rules which enable the Board to decide which is the appropriate decision in each case. At the end of your course, provided that you have passed all your examinations, graduate with a degree or diploma at one of the University‟s Graduation Ceremonies. Although your academic life may well be over, the University hopes that the training, skills and attitudes of mind which you have acquired will stay with you throughout your subsequent career and beyond. SECTION 2: ADMISSIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSIONS

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The University admits new students from three main areas: (a) Grade 12 from National High Schools, Secondary Schools and other

matriculation schools (to all courses). (b) as non-school leavers (to all courses). (c) from neighbouring Pacific Countries (to all courses). Each course expresses its entry requirements in terms of Grade 12 Higher School Certificate of Papua New Guinea. Applicants who do not have these qualifications - those in (b) and (c) above - must have equivalent qualifications and the University has set up an Admissions Committee which decides on equivalence. To be admitted to a particular course, a student must have reached the minimum entry requirement stipulated for that course, or its equivalent. If you turn to the various Departmental Sections of this Booklet, which begin on page 12, you will see these minimum entry requirements. As the School Certificate examination evolves in Papua New Guinea various different terms – e.g. “T” scores - have come into use for different subjects. Your career advisors and teachers will be able to help you if you are in any doubt. ‘NON SCHOOL LEAVER’ is a category which includes all applicants from within Papua New Guinea who have not just left a Secondary or National High School. Of course, many of these will have been to such schools in previous years and will have obtained results which will allow the Departments to decide easily whether or not they are qualified for admissions. Many of these category of students go through adult matriculation programs to upgrade their results to meet the required marks in order to gain entry into the programs of their choice. Others, however, will be mature students who are not able to obtain the usual School Certificate qualifications. Each such applicant will be considered on his/her merits by the relevant department and if necessary the Admissions Committee. It is a University requirement that all eligible non- school leavers are to sit for an entry examination. If they pass with 70% and above and also depending on availability of space in each of the departments then these non- school leavers are given a placing for studies. Students from neighbouring Pacific Countries - the University welcomes about 100 each year depending on places available, will usually have qualifications which have been accepted before and which the University is quite familiar with.

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There is therefore usually very little difficulty in equating the qualifications of these applicants with those Papua New Guinean students and making a decision accordingly. A small number of student will come from other countries. Again the University will evaluate their qualifications in terms of those obtainable in Papua New Guinea and will admit accordingly. ADMISSION QUOTAS The University Council, acting through the Academic Board, imposes limits on the numbers of students who may be admitted to particular course. Although the University would like to take as many students as possible who were qualified for admission, limitations of space, for example student accommodation, classroom size, as well as numbers of staff, prevent it from doing so. It may be that for certain courses there are more applicants with the minimum qualifications for admissions than there are places for them, in which case the University will admit those who are most qualified. APPLICATIONS PROCEDURES GRADE 12 SCHOOL STUDENTS Grade 12 students should apply for admission to the University on a School Leaver form available from their school by early, August every year. This form will be sent to the Office of Higher Education, and a copy will be sent to the University to enable it to begin its selection procedures. It is suggested that students in that category consult their career advisers or principal accordingly. An application processing fee of K30.00 is normally charged to those who put down Unitech as one of their choices NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS AND OVERSEAS STUDENTS Applications should be sent direct to the Admissions Officer at the University on a form which should reach him before or by 31 August for semester one, of the following year and 30 April for semester two of that year respectively for studies each time. All applications forwarded should attach an application processing fee of K30.00. LATE APPLICATIONS The University will not, in general, consider applications for admission which are received after the closing dates. There may, however, be particular circumstances surrounding late applications which it will consider sufficient to warrant consideration of the applications. Normally an additional non-refundable late fee of K40.00 is imposed on late applications on top of the application

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processing fee of K30.00. This is a total of K70.00 for submission of a late application. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF APPLICATIONS Applications are considered by the department responsible for a given course and, where necessary, by the Admissions Committee. A preliminary decision is made on a Grade 12 applicant which is confirmed only after the Grade 12 School Certificate results are available. Offers will then accordingly be made to applicants individually only after the release of these results which is expected to be at the beginning of December. Similarly, offers will not in general be made to applicants in other categories until the end of December. The University will also notify in the Post Courier and the National newspapers of the names of all those who have been accepted for admission at the beginning of January. In additional letter of offer will be sent to each successful applicant containing relevant information about the University and an acceptance slip which is for completion and return. EXEMPTIONS AND ADMISSIONS WITH ADVANCED STANDING Certain students, especially those with a previous background at University or in an institution of higher education, may be granted exemptions from subjects which form a part of their course, or may even be granted admission into later year of particular course. The University‟s Admissions Committee makes decisions of this nature, and applicants are able to request approval at the time of application. Alternatively, they may apply after admission with the support of the Heads of their Departments. TESAS AND OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT In general, fresh school leavers from Papua New Guinea entering the University receive a government grant commonly referred to as TESAS according to quotas and their gradings achieved at year 12 to each course as a TESAS. This is awarded automatically for Schoolleavers, however Non-School Leavers are required to self sponsor for one full year before being considered for TESAS. Once again the award of TESAS will depend on how well they perform in their total weighted average. Continuity of TESAS entirely depends on how well one perform in his/her academic gradings. . The following fess are charged to the students coming under HECAS as user pay of the 10% for TESAS students 2012;

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Book Allowance

variable from course to in the range of K350.00 to K600.00 per year.

Travel Allowance

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Board and Lodging

K240.00 per year.(AES) K474.00 per year (HECAS)

This is paid direct to the University.

Tuition Fee K55.00 per year (AES) K1100.00 per year HECAS “B‟ category.

(paid direct to the University) - citizen rate. Students in later years of courses may be selected for sponsorship by private sponsors and Government Departments. Students who have failed a year of course which was funded by TESAS, or by a private sponsor, are not eligible for TESAS support if they repeat the year. Such students are required to finance themselves, and the University will ask them to provide evidence of their ability to do so before permitting them to register. Most private sponsors provide their students with appropriate vacation employment during the long vacation. A salary is normally paid. All students should note that the University requires at the start of the year a K265.00 maintenance fee of which K85.00 is refundable on leaving the University upon presentation of a completed clearance form to the University. REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION During the first week of the first semester, all students are required to register with the University. In addition there is an interesting programme of talks and activities designed to introduce new students to life at the University during orientation weeks. New students are required to arrive a few days before the beginning of Orientation Week in order to settle into their accommodation and to find their way around the University campus. The University endeavours to meet students at the airport as they arrive and to transport them to the campus. A FINAL WORD

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We have attempted in this Booklet to answer the questions which most new students will have about the University. There are many other features of student‟s life which have not been included simply for reasons of space. Many of you will have the chance to ask questions to members of University staff when they visit your schools and in addition your own teachers or colleagues will be able to give you much helpful information. The University is always happy to answer enquiries, either by phone or by personal visit - you should contact the Admissions Officer in the first instance. If you become a student of the University of Technology you will be embarking on what will in all probability be one of the most enjoyable and profitable periods of your life. You will make new friends, share important new experiences and acquire knowledge and habits of thought that will stay with you and be of the greatest value in your future careers. When you graduate, you will obtain a qualification that is internationally recognized and may open for you many doors and paths that may be closed to your less fortunate colleagues. A university education is a great privilege and it carries with it great responsibility. As Sir Michael Somare, once said when the University conferred its first degree, “The challenge is there and the challenge is yours”. SECTION 3: DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES SUMMARY OF COURSES AVAILABLE The following courses will be available for new students in 2013/2014. A full course description, including details of entry qualifications, is given in the Departmental pages which follow. Degree Courses

Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Building

2 years from Diploma 2 years from Diploma

Diploma in Architecture Diploma in Building

Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy 2 years from Diploma in Diploma in Commerce

Commerce (Accountancy) (Accountancy) 2 years from Diploma in Diploma in Commerce

Commerce (Management) (Management) Bachelor of Commerce in Computing 2 years from Diploma Diploma in Commerce

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Bachelor of Commerce Management

in Commerce (Computing)

(Computing)

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics

2 years from Diploma in Commerce (Economic & Finance)

Diploma in Commerce (Economic & Finance)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Engineering (Mineral Processing)

4 years Grade 12

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Science (Food Technology) 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Science (Forestry) 5 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Forest (Forest Management) 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Cartography 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Land Studies 4 years Grade 12 Bachelor of Surveying 4 years Grade 12

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Application

4 years Grade 12

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics & Instrumentation

4 years Grade 12

Bachelor of Technology in Communication for Development

4 years Grade 12

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THE COURSE Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScAg) – 4 years Bachelor of Agriculture and Rural Development (BARD) – 2 years ENTRY LEVEL Grade 12 School Certificate level or equivalent Applicants with a Diploma in Agriculture are eligible to be considered for admission according to the following criteria: (a) level of academic achievement in the Diploma (b) experience in agricultural industry since graduation (c) availability of places. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT (a) a minimum of `B‟ in English and Mathematics A (`B‟ in Mathematics B). (b) a minimum of `B‟ in Biology and/or Agriculture (c) a minimum of `B‟ in at least one of the other Sciences (Physics/Chemistry). ENTRY LEVEL AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BARD The entry requirements for the BARD program are similar to those of BScAg applicants, except that applicants for BARD enrol into the third year of the degree program. The applicants are expected to have attained a Post-certificate Diploma (PCD) or a Diploma in Agriculture from institutions in-country or overseas. INTAKE QUOTAS For BScAg: 50 new students (School Leavers and Non School Leavers) For BARD: 60 new intakes (only Non-school leavers) THE COURSE Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

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The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programme extends over four years and aims to provide students with a wide knowledge base suitable for agricultural and agriculturally related occupations in Papua New Guinea and other nations in the world. Graduates of the programme can enter both Government and private industry in areas which include research, advisory, agricultural management, teaching and technical positions. The course aims at providing graduates with a solid scientific basis to agricultural practice. First year is devoted to the basic sciences (biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics) in conjunction with an introduction to agriculture, information technology and rural sociology, Second year continues the development of the scientific basis of agriculture through the teaching of subjects such as Agricultural Biochemistry, Agricultural Experimentation, Genetics and Breeding, Crop and Animal Physiology, Agricultural Ecology, Agricultural Economics and Soil Science. The final two years of the course are directed at applying the scientific basis developed in the first two years to agricultural production. These areas of study include plant production (field and perennial crop production, plant breeding, weed science, pasture management, crop pests and diseases), animal production (animal management, animal nutrition, animal breeding, animal health and diseases), farm management, extension, agricultural biotechnology and agricultural engineering. Most subjects are supported by practical classes in the laboratory and/or on the University Farm. The University Farm is used by the Department for both teaching and research purposes. Many crops (vegetables, fruits and tree crops) and animals (sheep, goats, pigs and ducks) are grown for demonstration as well as for commercial sale. Farm visits (off campus) and trips together with regional field trips are an important aspect of the course. Students in the course participate in industrial training in years 2 and 3 to complement the academic teaching aspect of the programme. Second year students undertake training on the University Farm or in agriculture-related industries in and around the Lae city. The third year students are attached to agricultural industries throughout the country in the second semester of the degree programme as part of their industrial training. In the final year, students are required to undertake a research project under the supervision of members of the academic staff. This project involves both a research programme and the writing of a dissertation. The Department also offers courses leading to a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture. These programs comprise both course work and major research projects within a particular agricultural discipline. Further, research-based postgraduate trainings at the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels are available.

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Bachelor of Agriculture and Rural Development The Bachelor of Agriculture and Rural Development (BARD) is a two-year degree program. The program is delivered through distance learning modes during semesters and 6-week Residential Sessions on-campus every end of year (November-December). Since this is an externalized degree program, much of the administrative and logistic requirements are administered by the Department of Distance Learning (DODL) of this University. The BARD program essentially caters for agriculture professionals who have had training up to Diploma and Post Certificate Diploma (PCD) levels, but for reasons, haven‟t had the opportunity to further their agriculture education. The curriculum of BARD has been developed with a blend of knowledge in agricultural science and production, rural development and extension. The graduates of this program are guaranteed to have attained the core concepts of the profession as their counterpart graduates from the full-time on-campus program. Upon completion of the course, it is expected that the trainees will have acquired the knowledge and skills relating to: (i) The establishment and management of activities in sustainable agricultural production systems. (ii) The current developments in science and socio-economic aspects of agriculture and appreciate their roles in impacting change in both urban and rural communities. (iii) Planning and implementation of agricultural programs in secondary and intermediate learning institutions, and rural farming community. (iv) Planning and conducting research into temporal and spatial agriculture problems for necessary changes. (v) The processes involved in agricultural project planning, implementation and evaluation for efficiency and continuity. (vi) Overall analysis and mitigation of challenging agricultural issues for positive progress in the sector. Students enrolled into the BARD program, with enthusiasm and academic potential also have the opportunity to be admitted into higher degree (PGD, MSc, MPhil and PhD) studies offered in the Department. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Most graduates are employed by Government Departments and private companies. In the past, many graduates were taken into the Department of Primary Industry and Division of Primary Services in Provincial Governments. Opportunities in private sector such as plantations, Ramu Sugar etc. are excellent. Because of the importance of agriculture in this Country, it is expected that opportunities for employment and advancement should remain bright.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Diploma in Architecture - 3 years full time study Diploma in Building - 3 years full time study Bachelor of Architecture - 2 years full time study after Diploma of Architecture Bachelor of Building - 1 year‟s industrial training after Diploma of Building followed by 1 year full time study. ENTRY TO DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING Requirements: * A PNG Higher School Certificate - with C passes or higher in English,

Physics, and Maths A [or, alternatively, a B pass or higher in Maths B]; or

* an equivalent overseas matriculation certificate; or

* a PNG Certificate of Higher Technical Education in Building, Architectural

Drafting, or Civil Engineering. * for applicants to Architecture, a B grade or higher in Expressive Arts may, at

the discretion of the Department, substitute for a lower grade in one of the (3) required Grade 12 subjects.

Note: For Architecture applicants, a B or higher in Expressive Arts may, at the discretion of Admissions Coordinator, substitute for an inadequate grade in one of the required grade 12 subjects. INTAKE QUOTAS 40 new students (both school leavers and non-school leavers). ENTRY TO DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE OR BACHELOR OF BUILDING Students continuing from the third year into the degree courses require a weighted average of 65% for the previous four semesters and, in addition in the case of architecture , (a) C or higher in AR302 Architecture Design V, (b) D or higher in AR302, Architecture Design V with „B‟ grade in all other subjects in 3rd year architecture.

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Students who do not achieve these requirements may become eligible for entry into degree courses by fulfilling the Department‟s alternative admission requirements. Students in architecture spend their forth and fifth years studying full-time. Students in building spend their fourth year undertaking an approved program in BL471/2 Industrial Training before returning full-time for their fifth final year of study. COURSE OUTLINES: ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING DIPLOMAS Entry into both architecture and building courses is into a common first semester. Towards the end of the first semester of the first year, students may opt, with the guidance and approval of the Department, to pursue an architectural or a building vocation and, after a further two and a half years study, graduate with either a Diploma in Architecture or a Diploma in Building. COURSE OUTLINES: ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING DEGREES Students in architecture spend their fourth and fifth years studying the following program on a full-time basis. Students in building spend their fourth year undertaking an approved programme in Industrial Training before returning to the campus full-time for their fifth year of study. The hours provided for this subject cover staff administration and supervision time. CAREER PATHWAYS CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE Architects combine artistic creativity with technical knowledge to design building and other projects to suite their clients requirements and fit the sites on which the projects are to be located; they prepare the technical documents to obtain statutory approvals from relevant authorities including the local Building Authority; and to obtain competitive prices from tenderers; and finally, they oversee the implementation of building projects by administering contracts between their clients and building contractors. Numerous career opportunities are available for men and women in Papua New Guinea and other counties in the region both in the public and private sector offices and through self - employment for those wishing to establish their own practices. CAREERS IN BUILDING

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Similarly a wide range of specialise career path is available for men and women both in professional practice in the private and public sectors in contracting including employment and self employment as

• Quality Surveyors and Estimators. (measurement and cost analysis of building works); • Building Economics (financial analysis of large scale building works); • Contract Administration (management of building contracts); • Facilities Managers (administration and corporate and institutional building facilities); • Property Developers (development of investment projects); • Construction Managers (supervision on site);

• Building Inspectors (administration of regulatory control)

Builders are specialists in construction work and enter into contracts with clients to build projects. Contracted work may be carried out wholly by technical staff employed by the builder, or by sub-contractors managed by the builder. Builders are project managers and cost controllers, with a sound knowledge of building construction management and building economics.

Developers initiate projects Property developers identify development opportunities and investigate their feasibility, then bring together the owners of suitable land and sources of capital to enable the project to be released. If this is successful they design and build the projects. Quantity Surveyors control costs The Quantity Surveyor is the financial controller of building projects during all stages of the design and construction from conception to completion. This role is effected by basic techniques of measurement, valuation and analysis. Quantity Surveyors also provide independent cost advice to the building design and

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construction team in setting, reconciling and controlling budgets. Their main function is to provide value for money. Building Economists prepare feasibility studies Building Economists are similar to Quantity Surveyors, except they focus on financial appraisals of property investments. Facilities Managers take care of institutional properties Facilities Managers ensure buildings and other physical infrastructure are well maintained and effectively utilized. DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES COURSES Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) } 4 Years at Grade 12 Bachelor of Science (Food Technology) } 4 Years ENTRY LEVEL Grade 12 School Certificate Level or equivalent. Applicants with post Grade 10 qualifications may be admitted into the first year of the courses. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The Department of Applied Science admits students into these courses from the total points scored from marks scored in matriculation course science subjects including language and mathematics. The marks are multiplied by different weighting factors depending on the importance of subjects in Applied Science courses. The factors are: Chemistry marks x 7; maths A marks x 5; physics Biology English marks x 4 Maths B marks x 3 ½. The sum of these points gives a total score for each student. The cut-off is the total score scored by the last student selected. Example, the cut-off point for the top 42 students selected in 2003 was about 1180.6. This was calculated as follows: Chemistry (B) 58.3 x 7 + Maths A (C) 53.7 x 5 + Physics (B) 57.4 x 4 + Language a 68.6 x 4 = 1180.6 The cut-off point varies from year to year and depends on (i) entry spaces allocated by the University and (ii) overall performances of applicants. The point system applies only to School Leavers in

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PNG. The system allows a more objective ranking by perfo5rmance especially when several students have scored the same subject grades. The school Principal‟s reports from an integral component of pour selection processes. INTAKE QUOTAS Normally 40 COURSES The Department of Applied Sciences offers degree courses in two options, Applied Chemistry and Food Technology. In the first year of these courses, students take subjects such as Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The options start in the second year and successful students graduate at the end of the fourth year with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Chemistry or Food Technology. Applicants with Grade 12 School Certificate or New Zealand Matriculation will be considered for direct entry into the first year of the courses. The courses are designed to produce graduates with a sound technical and scientific background and who will be able to work in industry, teaching or in Government Departments. The food and mineral industries especially have top priority in the Government‟s development plans. Furthermore, after further training, graduates can also teach in secondary and tertiary level institutions. WHAT IS FOOD TECHNOLOGY? Food Technology is multi-disciplinary field involving chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology and engineering, to give one the scientific knowledge to solve the real problems associated with the many facets of the food system. The basis of the discipline lies in an understanding of the chemistry of food components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water, and the reactions they undergo during processing and storage. A complete understanding of processing and preservation methods is required, which includes drying, freezing, pasteurisation, canning, irradiation, extrusion, just to name a few. The ability to carry out analysis of food constituents is developed along with statistical quality control methods. The microbiology and safety aspects of food must also be understood. Other topics covered include food additives, the physiochemical properties of food, flavour chemistry, product development, food engineering and packaging.

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A food technologist is concerned with all aspects of food from the time it is harvested to the time it is eaten. The food technologist is particularly concerned with the safety, nutritive value, taste, convenience and economy of foods. In addition there is the development of new, more attractive and nourishing foods. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Employment potential is very high in this expanding field as industry and Government attempt to meet the challenges imposed both technologically and legislatively by the dynamic growth of an evolving industry. Food Technologists are qualified for positions in industry and Government in the areas of product development, inspection, quality control, food production/processing and safety. WHAT IS APPLIED CHEMISTRY? Applied Chemistry is the study of aspects of chemistry which are important for our industries and our society. It is still necessary to study basic chemistry before you can understand how chemistry can be applied, but the course in Applied Chemistry concentrates on how chemistry can be used to solve some of the problems our Country faces. Analytical Chemistry is particularly important part of the courses, and many of the graduates from the course are working as analysts in PNG. They are concerned with the safety of drinking water; the analysis of food (to see whether it contains the correct amount of nutrients and to ensure that it does not contain harmful substances); the analysis of animal feeds; the analysis of mineral samples and mining effluents; the analysis of blood and urine samples from a sick person to help find out why it is unwell; the control of the brewing of beer. After studying introductory chemistry for one year (together with Mathematics, Physics and Biology) the students enter the Applied Chemistry option in the second year. There they start to study Analytical Chemistry and Applied Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. They spend half a semester at the end of the third year on an Industrial Training Secondment, gaining experience in a laboratory in a working environment. They return to the University in the fourth year and complete their study of Analytical Environment and Industrial Chemistry. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Applied Chemistry graduates find employment as analysts with mining companies, food manufacturing companies, Government Departments and specialist analytical laboratories.

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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PHYSICS THE COURSE Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation - 4 years. ENTRY LEVEL Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or its equivalent. Passes at level B or above are normally required in Physics and Mathematics (A) and Language & Literature. INTAKE QUOTAS 20 new students (both school leavers and non-school leavers). COURSES A four year degree course entitled “Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation” is offered to suitably qualified students. It is designed to produce graduates with technical skills in electronics and instrumentation, together with a good understanding of the underlying physical principles.

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In the first year the student is introduced to the basic concepts and methodology of physics, chemistry and mathematics. Over the next two years, the student is introduced to the major areas of physics and electrical engineering and also supplied with the mathematical techniques required for the understanding of advanced physical concepts. The final year syllabus includes a compulsory project heavily involved with some aspect of instrumentation. All the remaining subjects are elective, thereby enabling the student to put together a suite of subjects best suited to his or her abilities and interests. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES A wide-ranging survey of employers revealed an immediate need for personnel with technical skills in electronics and instrumentation together with a sufficient grasp of underlying physical principles to recommend improvements in products and processes. As the economy of PNG develops and diversifies, applied economists will be in as great demand as they are overseas. Graduates may expect to take up management-track positions in manufacturing industry, service industries such as Air Niugini, ELCOM, etc, and also in various branches of the public services. Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy – 4 Years The department of Applied Physics with Health Department in conjunction offers a four –year degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (BTSR). Entry is normally into first year from grade 12; PNG School Certificate (or equivalent) level, with a minimum grade of „B‟ in Physics and Mathematics (A) and „B‟ grade or above in Language & Literature and Chemistry. Intake Quota is 10. Employment Opportunities: There is a great need for radiologist throughout the world and also in all the hospitals and clinical centres throughout the country. Most hospitals needs specialist in the area of radiology and in the cancer wards. All BSRT students will be attached to Angau Memorial Hospital doing their practical enabling them to get the first hand information and experience. After graduating, they all may be posted to different centres throughout the country. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES COURSES

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1) A two year course leading to a Diploma in Commerce (Accountancy) 2) A two year course leading to a Diploma in Commerce (Management) 3) A two year course leading to a Diploma in Commerce (Computing) 4) A two year course leading to a Diploma in Commerce (Economics &

Finance). 5) A four year course leading to a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy 6) A four year course leading to a Bachelor of Commerce in Management 7) A four year course leading to a Bachelor of Commerce in Computing 8) A four year course leading to a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics &

Finance. Additionally, the Department offers a Diploma in Computer Programming which can be studied on part-time basis only, over a period of 2-4 years. The Department also provides service teaching in Architecture and Building, Engineering, Surveying and Land Studies, Language and Communication Studies, Maths and Computer Science and Applied Science. The Department‟s entry requirements are: 1) Grade 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent. 2) A, B average in at least three subjects: English, Maths B and a Commerce

subject. 3) Normally C grades in other subjects are accepted. However, competition

to entry is being stiff and as such students must aim for higher grades if they are to have a higher chance of being accepted.

4) Notwithstanding the above, any student with an above B average record in

Grades 11 and 12 and specifically those with 'A' grades in Mathematics ( B) and above grades in all other subjects, will be considered.

New students enter a two-year Diploma course. Upon successful completion of the Diploma course, the Diplomats may then apply to enter a Bachelor of Commerce degree course which involves another two years of full-time study. The specialization takes places after the first year. Therefore students should only indicate Business Studies on the application forms. INTAKE QUOTAS

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150 new students (school and non-school leavers) THE COURSES The four undergraduate programmes offered by the Department aim to produce graduates qualified for a professional career in Accounting, Commercial Computing, Business Management or Business Economics. The graduates are expected to be: 1. Competent in the various areas of Accounting, Management, Commercial

Computing, Finance, Auditing, Personnel Management, Management Information Systems and other related subjects, depending on the particular program followed;

2. A depth in the art of business decision-making; and 3. Constantly aware of the cultural, political and social changes in the Country

and abroad. Methods of teaching include lectures, tutorials, case studies, laboratory exercises, field trips, seminars and research projects. Laboratory work is done in modern, well-equipped accounting and computing laboratories. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES There is a strong demand for commerce graduates in the private and public sectors of the economy. National manpower projections indicate that this demand will continue for many years. Below are some of the many fields in which graduates find employment. i) ACCOUNTANCY Graduates may find employment with one of the many professional firms of Accounting, or take up posts in the accounting sections in the public sector, in banking, or commerce at large. Accountants in all walks of life, and particularly in the professional firms are encouraged to become affiliated members of the Papua New Guinea Association of Accountants, undertake the professional exams and ultimately become full members of the Association. As such, graduates will be in a position to contribute to the development of their profession.

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Diplomats can expect to work, initially as Accounts Clerks, moving on to supervisory work, having demonstrated the level of their competence to their employers, and will have the capacity to manage the accounting functions of small business organisations. Those with degrees are likely to secure positions as trainees and develop their abilities in a specific area of accounting. A graduate‟s career path should lead to positions where the incumbent is responsible for providing financial advice to senior executives. Many people who hold senior executive positions are themselves Accountants. ii) COMPUTING 1. Graduates from the diploma program will be able to gain employment as

commercial computer programmers using PASCAL and BASIC languages. The program also provides graduates with experience in micro-computer applications.

Opportunities presently exist in both the private and public sectors in Papua New Guinea in these areas.

After a period of experience as junior programmers, these Diplomats should then be able to take on more challenging positions.

2. Graduates with degrees will be able to gain employment as commercial

computer programmers with expertise in the COBOL, C and FOURTH GENERATION programming languages. In addition, they will be in a position to actively contribute in any project involving business systems analysis and design.

Such opportunities presently exist in both the private and public sectors in Papua New Guinea. Initially they may be employed as either commercial programmers or junior systems analysts. After a period of experience, they may advance to more responsible positions of a management nature. Currently there are many companies in Papua New Guinea seeking trained computer professionals. The developing economy of this Country needs experts in the growing field of commercial data processing.

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Graduates can expect to pursue a career in one of a wide range of areas of management. The areas offering a number of career opportunities are Finance, Marketing, Personnel, Production and Public Administration. Tourism, and Transport Management are two further areas where employment opportunities can be expected to emerge. Diplomats secure a grounding in all functions of management which will enable them to work in an administrative capacity in a number areas. Those who go on to complete a degree, will have the opportunity to undertake more specialised studies in areas of their choice. Graduates will be able to follow a career path in a particular field of management, and by applying themselves at the workplace, aspire to senior positions. At the same time graduates will retain a degree of flexibility that is necessary to be able to contribute effectively at inter-departmental senior management meetings, and to retain the option to change the career path if it is felt desirable. BUSINESS ECONOMICS Graduates of business economics will possess the expertise in the application of economic theory and analysis to business decision making. Apart from the skills of management, administration, communication blended with independent thinking and efficient decision making which are the inherent qualities of a graduate of any discipline, graduates of business economics will have the specific analytical and diagnostic skills to deal with issues in economics environment. These will entail the areas of resource allocation, consumer theory, supply side, research, capital, budgeting, banking and financial regulations, corporate and strategic planning etc. With the growth of the business sector the demand for above mentioned tasks as well as for the skilled individuals with such expertise will also become greater. The type of employment available will often depend upon the elective and optional subjects taken in a degree course. For example, graduates who have concentrated on statistical and other analytical techniques are attractive to employers because of the rigorous analytical systems and sophisticated information systems used in business decision making. Government employers of such graduates have include the Trade, Employment, and Finance Ministries, ELCOM, PTC, Air Niugini, National Universities and Bank of PNG. The private sector employers are mostly large mining companies (Ok Tedi, Porgera, Lihir), manufacturing industries and commercial banks. Graduates with a more general degree for example, those who combine Business Economics studies with studies in management will have an appropriate preparation for employment as research officers in banks, financial institutions, industrial, commercial and service organisations.

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING The Department of Civil Engineering is well equipped for teaching and research and is housed in four main buildings and a separate workshop. The staff of the Department are engaged in research in all the major aspects of civil engineering covered in the course. The main laboratory facilities include: Structures Laboratory, including steel and timber testing and calibration; Concrete Laboratory, including cement and aggregate testing, Hydraulics Laboratory, Transportation laboratory, Weather Station and a Service Workshop. The Department is involved in consulting for Government Departments, companies, missions and villages. This includes standard tests on materials and components, structural checking of building plans, advice on water supply, roads, bridges, aspects of public health and many more real life Civil Engineering problems. Civil Engineering graduates work in a variety of well-paid jobs for a range of employers. Very few large developmental projects are initiated without at least one civil engineer being involved. The graduate has (his/her) choice of working in design, construction, inspection or management. Jobs may be primarily office-based (design and management) or may involve extensive travel (construction and inspection). Employers include the National government, Provincial Governments, Local Government Councils, and number of privately owned contracting and consulting firms. With experience, a graduate may have the opportunity to form his/her own engineering company. 1.0 CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSION Civil Engineering is really several Engineering Professions under one name. At the PNG University of Technology, these various professional disciplines include; Water and Wastewater engineering, Environment engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Pavement and Traffic engineering, Structural engineering and construction Management. As such a Civil engineer is trained to perform a broad range of tasks which include the following:

• Design, plan and construct bridges, roads, buildings, aerodromes, wharves, jetties, water treatment and supply systems, sewage treatment and disposal systems;

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• Carry out feasibility studies and ground investigations for engineering structures, design of foundations systems for bridges, buildings wharves, roads, water and sewage treatment facilities;

• Plan, control, monitor construction operations and their effects on the environment and management of assets and resources.

2.0 EMPLOYMENT OPPRTUNITIES Graduate Civil Engineers are widely employed in the community and examples of government associated employers are:

• Department of Works and Transport • Department of Mining and Petroleum • Department of Rural Development • PNG Power • National Housing Corporation • Civil Aviation Authority • Environment and Conservation • National Institute of Standards & industrial Technology • PNG Board Services • Water Board • Provincial and Local Level Governments • Universities and Technical Colleges

In addition Civil Engineers are employed in private sector in construction, contracting and manufacturing organisations. The course is recognised by the Institute of Engineers (IEPNG) as fulfilling the educational requirement towards the Registration as Professional Engineer. 3.0 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE The course offered leads to the award of degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and it takes a minimum of four years to complete. In the first year students attend common lectures with students from other engineering departments. In the subsequent three years students learn all aspects of Civil Engineering. However, in the final semester (second semester of fourth year) students choose and study only two fields of Civil Engineering in greater dept. Being several professions under one name, the students in Civil Engineering learn the basic skills of Surveying, Water and Waste-water Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Traffic and Pavements Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Management.

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These broad-based course subjects are taught on an ascending level and are examined on a semester basis. Students are required to satisfy all requirements before proceeding onto the next semester. 4.0 POSTGRADUATE STUDIES The Department also offers post-graduate programs leading to PG (Cert), PG (Dip.) and MTech. Awards. These courses are modular form and are administered by the Civil Engineering Professional Services (CEPS) Unit. 5.0 ENTRY REQUIREENTS For admission into first year Civil Engineering the student must have completed grade 12 education or equivalent and must have scored the following grades (as shown on the original National/Secondary High Scholl Certificate) :

Grade “A” in Mathematics A, Physics. Chemistry and English The minimum entry requirement for Post-graduate studies in Civil Engineering is an overall grading of “C” in the final year of undergraduate studies. 6.0 ADMISSION QUOTA While the Department endeavours to admit all qualified applicants it has been found necessary to impose a quota system based on availability of learning facilities. In this regard entry into First Year Civil Engineering is highly competitive and it ay not be possible for all formally qualified applicants to be admitted at any one time. Currently intake quota is limited to 40. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING What is an Electrical Engineer? An Electrical Engineer is someone who:

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* designs and implements communication transmission for a high-speed telephone network;

* develops and programs a computer control system for automated

production line; * plans and supervises the electrical distribution network between a remote

electrical generating station and the end-users separated by hundreds of kilometres;

* maintains and installs electrical and electronic equipment. These are some samples of what electrical engineering can offer. Electrical Engineering can be classified into two broad areas: 1. Energy - the transfer of energy from one point to another. This could be

over large distance from a hydro-power dam to a power user, or it could be from a central transformer to a manufacturing plant.

2. Information - the transfer of information from one point to another. Both

the messages sent and the devices used to transfer the information are part of this field. The information could be sound, data or images. This transfer of information could take place in satellites, televisions, computer systems, telephone networks, portable radios or sound systems. In the past few decades there has been significant growth in this area of electrical engineering.

The above two fields within the electrical engineering allow for a broad range of career choice and specialisation. At Unitech, you will have the opportunity to explore your options academically and upon graduation, you will choose your own career path based on academic and work experience. The Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering houses over 100 undergraduate students and over 30 staff members. The experienced academic staff within the department will provide you with an extensive range of specialisations and give you a solid background in Power, Control, Communication and Computer Engineering. Many academic staff in the department are recognised as being leaders in their fields and you will have access to the latest developments in your chosen area of specialisation. COURSE

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The Department offers a degree course for those who wish to become professional Electrical engineers in Power, Communication and Computer Engineering and Diploma course in Communication, Electronics and possibly Computer Engineering for those who wish to be Technical support staff. DEGREE COURSE This is a four year programme, beginning with a Foundation Year, common to all branches of engineering and first year Diploma in Electrical Engineering. At the end of the first year you‟ll choose the branch you wish to study. Assuming Electrical Engineering is your choice, years two and three begin with computing, circuit theory, electrical power systems and electronics; and continue with control systems, signal transmission and telecommunications. In the fourth year you have the option to do either communications or power engineering. If your choice is communication engineering you will study advanced courses on satellite communications, electronic navigation systems and data communications systems. On the other hand, if power is your choice you will study electric power systems, electrical machines, industrial control, industrial electronics and application of computers. Engineering is about change through design, so a major part of the final year programme is devoted to the Engineering Project. You may work to a specification or be required to research some aspect of a design. You will experience a realistic engineering working relationship with a supervisor and possibly other students, and will have to meet time deadlines and satisfy given design specifications. You may then be ready to step on the first rung of an interesting engineering career. DIPLOMA COURSES The Diploma courses are now 3 years full-time and cover Electronics or Communication Engineering. The first two years are common with the Degree students, and in the third year you could choose one of the two streams; Electronics option covers specialist courses in advanced analogue and digital systems, measurements, industrial control equipment, the application and use of computers.

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The Communication option covers specialist courses in modern satellite communication systems including computers, measurement techniques, broadcasting, television and other communication systems. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry into both the Degree and Diploma courses can be either through the Foundation Year or through the Electrical Diploma programme. Either programme will require a grade 12 Higher School Certificate, with a grade of A in Mathematics (A) and Physics, and a grade of B or better in English and Chemistry. INTAKE QUOTAS Diploma: Entry is restricted to about 25 Degree: Entry is restricted to about 35 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The field of Electrical Engineering is one that is continually expanding. As today‟s society becomes more and more technologically oriented, electrical engineers will increasingly be required to provide the energy and the information systems which are highly demanded by: Mining Industries, Telecommunication Industries, ELCOM, Department of Civil Aviation, National Broadcasting Services, Privately owned Contracting and Consulting Firms, and Manufacturing Industries. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES THE COURSES 1. Diploma of Technology in Communication for Development - four

semesters (two academic years) with two periods of field work (Dip.Tech.). 2. Bachelor of Technology in Communication for Development - eight

semesters (four academic years), including one semester of industrial experience, and three periods of field work (B.Tech.).

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ENTRY LEVEL Grade 12 School Certificate or the equivalent (see below). MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT (a) Grade 12 School Higher School Certificate with minimum B grade in

English, Mathematics (B), Geography and Economics and or a C grade in Mathematics (A)

or (b) Adult Matriculation Certificate with minimum B grade in English,

Mathematics, Geography and Economics or (c) A mature age applicant with a total of at least five years work experience as

a development, liaison, public/community relations or a personnel officer with post- secondary qualification may be considered according to their own merits

INTAKE QUOTAS Twenty five new students per year (school leavers and non school leavers). THE COURSE All four course offer professional training for public relations, community development and liaison officers, especially for employment with resource development companies (mining, petroleum, forestry, fishing, etc.), government departments and landowner associations. The courses are part of a single programme (e.g., the Certificate forms the first semester of the Associate Diploma). They cover a wide range of subjects from several departments in the University. Students are trained in technical, scientific, commercial, legal linguistic and social fields, and they develop skills, strategies and techniques in various aspects of communication related to liaison work. The first two years provide a general background to the study of Papua New Guinean society, communication, natural resource development business, law, management, economics, land administration, technology, environmental and media studies. The third and fourth years continue this work at a more advanced level, together with a practical application to current problems such as communication with landowners, employees and management; the uses of technology in society; development studies; organisational behaviour; social change; industrial relations; etc.

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The courses have a strong practical component. One or more periods of attachment/field work with a working community relations department in an organization within Papua New Guinea are required for each course, and one semester of industrial experience is a requirement of the B.Tech. course. In addition, practical projects and case studies are components of many of the subjects in each programme. Practising community relations officers visit Unitech from time to time to conduct classes and seminars for students in these courses. The Communication for Development programme is intended to respond to a national need by training officers who can competently communicate, negotiate, disseminate information and resolve conflicts concerning the development of the nation‟s resources. Students who successfully complete these courses should have an understanding of the major issues involved in community relations work, as well as the ability and skills to exercise the necessary judgement, flexibility, circumspection, initiative and sensitive to cope successfully with the demands of their profession. One of the objectives of the programme is to strengthen the economic stability of Papua New Guinea by limiting the occurrence of Bougainville like situations and to rationalize compensation claims. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The Department offers a course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. After the first year common course in Foundation Year, the second, third and fourth years contain further academic studies to develop analytical and design skills in Mechanical Engineering - Energy, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Materials, Engineering Drawing and Design, Workshop Processes, Manufacturing Processes and Production Systems. The Department‟s laboratories have a range of teaching and testing equipment in the field of heat engines, engineering materials science, applied dynamics and machine elements, heat transfer and combustion, refrigeration and air fluid power. Staff members are engaged in research and development projects in major aspects of mechanical engineering. Students have an opportunity to participate in this work in their final year project. Industrial experience is considered an important part of a student‟s education.

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The Department provides practical training in industry as a part of the programme. Twelve weeks of this industrial training, normally done during vacation time, is required of all students before they are allowed to graduate. A Sandwich programme is also available for those who qualify after their 3rd year of study. It is designed to provide additional industrial experience through one year of training period in industry. Students who elect the sandwich option will ordinarily require an additional year to complete the degree. These students will be exempt from the twelve-week requirement above. CAREER PROSPECTS A mechanical engineering degree will provide students with the training needed to enter a wide range of interesting careers throughout Papua New Guinea. Mechanical engineers are involved in many types of tasks. Typically our past graduates have occupied positions such as Project Engineers, Plant Managers, Regional Superintendents, Staff Officers in the Defence Force, Production Engineers, Lecturers and even Members of Parliament. With the increasing number of heavy industries in the Country, such as mining, shipping and other transportation, the need for maintenance engineers will become predominant. Mechanical Engineers fill these posts adequately in other parts of the world and Papua New Guinea should be no different. At one of the big mining companies in Papua New Guinea the number of Mechanical Engineers is some five times the number of mining engineers. This ratio will probably be maintained in the future. So it can be seen that mechanical engineers work for government organisations, in industry, in mining and in agriculture. There are also opportunities in a wide range of small companies. Many mechanical engineers hold senior posts and the chances of accelerated promotion, particularly for more able graduates, is excellent. Professional mechanical engineers will be able to play an active part in shaping the future of Papua New Guinea as well as in promoting the engineering profession within the Country.

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ENTRY REQUIREENTS The minimum entry requirement is at Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification with the following results:

• Mathematics A: A • Physics A • English B • Chemistry B

Students with strong background in mathematics are given preference. All new students in mechanical engineering normally undergo a test in mathematics physics and chemistry within the first 6 weeks of the first semester. A total of 40 students are admitted into the first year of study consisting of both school- leavers and non school-leavers generally take up more than 75% of the new intake quota allocation. Female students have graduated over the past few years and the Department is committed to encouraging female students to study mechanical engineering. School-leavers apply through the normal school-leavers form (SLF) while non school-leavers apply direct through the Admissions Office of the University. DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING WHAT IS MINING ENGINEERING Mining Engineering involves the application of science and engineering principles to the safe, economic and environmentally responsible recovery of mineral resources from the earth. It is also concerned with management and welfare of people and of the substantial financial resources invest3ed in mining projects. So a mining engineer must combine the talents of a scientist, an environmentalist, an economist and a sociologist. If you are interested in any office job in the city then mining engineering is not for you. If on the other hand, you would like a job that is physically as well as mentally challenging, gets you out of door a lot of the time require you to travel, then mining engineering might be worth considering. What do mining engineers do? Mining Engineers are the people who plan, design, construct, operate and manage the mines that produce metallic ores and other minerals that are essential to the economic well being of the society. Most mining engineers spent their entire careers in mine management. After graduating they spent at least 3 to 5 years in the mine, gaining practical experience prior taking a government examination to be granted a mine managers certificate. The “managers certificate‟‟ as it is called, is an essential

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qualification to manage a mine and shows the manager is competent in both the theory and the practice of mining. Other mining engineers develop their careers in a wide range of specialist and supporting roles in the industry including: * Government inspectors of mines * Mining systems and computing engineers * Geotechnical engineers * Explosive and blasting engineers * Mine ventilation and safety engineers * Mine design and planning engineers * mine environmental engineers *Mineral processing engineers * Mining equipment design and supply * Mining finance and banking * Mining investment and valuation analysis * Mining research and education Salary/Remuneration The importance of mining to PNG ensures a strong demand for mining graduate engineers and they look forward to a secure and well paid career. In fact, mining engineers are the best paid to all engineers and are among the top salary earners of all professions. Career Flexibility An attractive feature of mining engineering is that career paths can be changed more easily than that in other professions. Mining engineers are trained to be versatile, adaptive and responsive to change. Travel Opportunities Mining engineering is very much an international profession and provides, probably more than any other branch of engineering, excellent opportunities to work overseas. Most if not all, mining companies that operate in PNG are big multi-nationals who often like to engage their experienced mining engineers who have served their company for 3 to 5 years in any of their operating mines elsewhere around the world. Why Mining Engineering at Unitech?

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The Department of Mining Engineering id the only department tin the country that produces Mining engineers who are highly recognised by the mining industry in PNG. The department has the strongest complement of academic staff in mining education, most of whom have had extensive experience in the mining industry both here and overseas. In addition experts from industry regularly come to the mining engineering department to give guest lectures and participate in our research. The Course The course extents to over four years full time study and leads to the award of Bachelor of Engineering. During the second year of mining through to the fourth year all students are required to complete a minimum 100 working days of approved industrial training. The department provides assistance in finding suitable and usually very well paid employment during the long vacations at the end of the academic year. What is mineral processing engineering? Metals such as copper, gold iron are essential to modern technology. These metals are found in nature in small quantities in the rocks of the earth. These economical minerable rocks are called ores and contain the metals in the form of minerals. Mineral Process Engineering deals with extraction of these minerals and converting them to the useful metals. In Papua New Guinea, gold and copper minerals have been extracted at Ok Tedi, gold and silver at Porgera and Lihir. Nickel ores are mined in New Caledonia and gold and limestone in Fiji. Training The Mineral Processing Engineering course in the Department of Mining Engineering leads to a graduate being awarded the Bachelor of Engineering (Mineral Process Engineering) degree. It is a four year course for entrants with grade 12 or other equivalent qualifications. Students study other subjects among Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Materials and computing in the first and second year. Mineral Process Engineers Study

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During the 3rd and 4th year students study the following subjects:

- how materials occur in the rocks. Students use the microscope, X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence in the examination of minerals;

- how ores are mined; - crushing, grinding and separation processes which are used to free valuable

minerals from uneconomic ones; - metals extraction methods using solution chemical and high temperature

treatment techniques. - Management techniques.

All students spent at leas t12 weeks working in industry, (e.g. Ok Tedi, Porgera, Lihir Tolukuma) as part of their professional training. Employment Opportunities The Mineral Industry already provides a large proportion of Government income in Papua New Guinea and many other countries in the Pacific and other parts of the world. Graduates in the Mineral Process Engineering can does expect to be employed in Mining and ore exploration companies, some Government Departments, educational institutions and a range of associated industries such as cement, glass and fertilizer industries. With experience (and capital) Mineral Process Engineers can also establish and operate small scale mines. Within Papua New Guinea, companies like Ok Tedi Mining Limited, Porgera, Lihir and Tolukuma are some of the companies which employ Mineral Process Engineers. Scholarships The mining engineering programme enjoys support from industry and each year a good number of our students in their second and third year are sponsored by mining companies operating in PNG. Admission Requirements To get admitted to do a mining engineering course, all students must have successfully completed grade 12 or equivalent level Minimum required grade for 1st year of mining engineering course must be a B grade in Language and Literature, Mathematics A, Physics and Chemistry. The first year of the both courses is the common Foundation Year Engineering with the other Engineering Disciplines i.e. Civil, Electrical and Mechanical. Remaining three years of the course are devoted to professional subjects.

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Intake Quota BEMN: 20 BEMP: 20 BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND RESEARCH A new Mining Building has been constructed to house the Department of Mining Engineering. The building is equipped with the latest apparatus for teaching and research. There is already a Mineral Technology Laboratory which is equipped with laboratory-sized crushing, grinding, cyclones and flotation machines. The staff of the Department are actively engaged in research in all major aspects of mining engineering and mineral technology and maintain close contact with Industries and Government Departments. Laboratory facilities include Rock Mechanics Laboratory, Geology Laboratory, Mine Environmental Laboratory, Computer and Project Studio and Mineral Processing Laboratory. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES The Staff of the Department are encouraged to offer services to industries in the form of consultancy, personnel training and short courses on selected topics. The areas of involvement comprises mineral exploration, feasibility studies of mineral related projects, mine planning and design, slope stability studies, blast vibration studies, haul road design, mineral beneficiation studies, mine environmental studies, mineral process plant design, optimization, production planning and control. VACATION EXPERIENCE It is not possible for the students to obtain, within the University, anything to replace the wealth of practical experience and knowledge of mineral operations which is essential to the engineers and technologists. Students are therefore required to spend at least 10 weeks of practical training experience in the latter part of the courses during their vacations. This training must be approved by the Head of Department and all are required to submit a diary and report at the end of each training period.

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY COURSES Bachelor of Science in Forestry - 4 years Bachelor of Forest Management - 2 years. ENTRY LEVEL Grade 12 Higher School Certificate level or equivalent. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least grade B in English, Mathematics A Biology and Chemistry, Physics or „A‟ in Mathematics „B‟ INTAKE QUOTAS 55 Students (School Leavers and Non-School Leavers) and 9 for B Sc. Forest Management. This course is primarily designed to produce professional foresters, who will be able to meet the managerial needs of the National Forest Authority at District, Provincial and National levels, and for the private sector forest industries. Such graduates should also be able to function effectively in other Government to replace the wealth of practical experience and knowledge of mineral operations which is Departments, such as the Department of Environment and Conservation, Wildlife and make a contribution to applied research in the Forestry Sector. The Forestry Department is also mindful of the fact that it is the only Institution in the south Pacific Region which offers training in tropical forestry at professional level and therefore welcomes overseas students from the South Pacific Region. Students from outside this Region are also accepted. Considerable emphasis is placed on forest management, environmental protection, undertaking resource surveys, wood technology and forest industries. These are presently the fields which are of importance to the Country‟s economy. This provides the graduate with an adequate background to take responsible positions in the timber industry, including harvesting and processing operations, as well as in the National Forest Service. In addition to extensive fieldwork, which is part of the course, students are required to undergo one year of work experience in private industry or with the Department of Forests.

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The first year of the course is intended to provide the student with a thorough grounding in the basic sciences: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In the second year the student covers botany, Soil Science, Dendrology (tree identification) Wood Anatomy, Physiology and Forest Surveying. The third and fifth years are devoted to professional forestry subjects including Forest Management Engineering, Silviculture, Economics, Wood Science, Forestry Industries Policy, Administration and Marketing. The fourth year is spent on work experience. Those applicants who have had two years of acceptable work experience will be exempted from the fourth year. The Department of Forestry is professionally very concerned and interested in: environment management, conservation of resources and multiple land use. Special areas of interest include: 1. Resource survey and environmental monitoring using aerial photography. 2. Forest management and silviculture, especially in respect of the lowland

tropical forest ecosystems. 3. Reforestation and Agroforestry. 4. Maximising the return from the Country‟s forest resources having regard to

the economic, social and environmental impact of forestry operations. 5. Appropriate technology in all aspects of forestry. 6. Renewable energy resources. 7. Forest protection and wildlife management. 8. Ecosystem - watershed management. In general, the course is oriented towards developing an awareness among the students on the role of forestry as an important natural resource and how this resource can be best used to achieve National goals, particularly those which relate to the development of rural areas, but minimising environmental impact. Applicants for a place in the BSc (Forestry) degree of the University of Technology who have successfully obtained a Diploma in Forestry from the College at Bulolo, are eligible to be considered for a shortened three (3) year course, rather than the normal five (5) year course. Students with less than two (2) years experience in Forestry or Forest Industry will be required to take a one year work experience course. Students with more than two (2) years experience in forestry or the Forest Industry will be exempted from this course. THE ROLE OF THE FORESTRY GRADUATE The Forester makes surveys of forest areas and decides how they can be developed. He or she makes sure that where trees are harvested by large

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companies for processing or export, the best prices for the trees are received, the right trees are taken and the least damage is done to the land and other trees and vegetation in the forest. They ensure that new trees are planted so there will be a continuous supply of the resource for the future. They investigate ways in which forest products can be best used in order that the greatest value may be gained from the forest resource and they find new ways in which small-scale industries can participate in the development of forest products. Foresters carry out research into disease and insects that attack forests and timber products, and carry out many other activities to develop forestry throughout the Country. They cooperate with other Government agencies to develop land-use plans. EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER PROSPECT The course is designed to produce professional foresters who will be able to meet the managerial needs of the National Forest Service at project, provincial and national levels, and for private sector forest industries. Such graduates should also be able to function effectively in other government departments such as Department of Environment and Conservation. Considerable emphasis is placed on forest management, on environment protection, on undertaking resource surveys, on wood technology and on forest industries, fields that are part of importance to the country‟s economy. The courses provide the graduate with an adequate the background to take responsible positions in timber industry, with its harvesting and processing operations, as well as in the National Forest Service and Non-Government Organisations. In addition to extensive field work, which is part of the course, student are r3equired to undergo one semester of supervised work experience in the Forest Industry, National Forest Service or any Non- Government Organisations. A graduate forester should have both practical (field and laboratory) skills and an ability to administer and manage (both the resource and employees), and be prepared to work in the field for long periods of time. Allied industries include environmental protection and conservation. Some graduates may proceed to a higher degree by undertaking research. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES Diploma in Computer Science - 2 years leading to Bachelor of Computer Science - 4 years ENTRY LEVEL

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Grade 12 Higher School certificate or equivalent. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT A minimum grade of “B” or better in Mathematics A Physics and English. Achievement of these grades does not guarantee automatic acceptance. INTAKE QUOTAS Up to 40 for first year. COURSE Second Year subjects include database concepts, end-user computing, systems analysis, Pascal programming together with data structures, networking and standard computer packages and their evaluation. Applied statistics and mathematical techniques for metrics and differential equations will give mathematical support to the programme. Diploma in computer science involves these first two years of full time study, based on the first two years of degree programme. Third Year subjects include data communications, advanced computer languages, including C++ and compiling, operating systems, computer hardware and architecture. Numerical methods of differential equations, more advanced statistics and survey methods from the mathematical methods to support the programme. Fourth year option subjects include Linear programming and simulation, Differential equations, Graph theory, Optimization, Data base programming, Software Engineering, Management of Information System, C++ and UNIX operating system, Computer Graphics and Computer Aided Design, Desk top publishing, Object oriented Programming, Advanced Database and Oracle, Windows, Multi Media and Web Publishing. It is expected that further fourth year options will be added subject to staff availability and student choice, these will include Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, Functional programming, Computer Data Security, Theory of computability. Students choose 8 of these option courses. Special emphasis is attached to the Computer Science project, which may involve a particular Computer Science topic or an application of mathematical modelling using computational methods. This is a full year subject. Computer Science is a dynamic subject and the computing manpower needs of Papua New Guinea are changing rapidly, it is therefore to be expected that this programme will need to evolve to meet these changes.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Computer Science is a new subject in Papua New Guinea. Students who graduate from this programme will be competent in the areas of computer languages, use of standard word processing, spreadsheet and date base packages, systems analysis, computer hardware and diagnostic fault finding. They will also be familiar with setting up computer networking systems and applying computers to a wide range of problems in science and technology. Scientific applications taught include statistics, linear programming, optimization, simulation, as well as associated graphics capabilities. Although posts such as computer analysis, computer centre managers, languages programmers, systems designers, computer modelling specialists are the general pool of computer science jobs, some students graduating in this computer science will want the challenge of applying modelling to solve problems in the science and technology area using the scientific applications and modelling techniques taught in the programme. Many new jobs will be created in this area e.g. computer animation, TV productions, Internet, Virtual Reality, Robotics etc.. Computer Science graduates will enter the work force with a range of skills in Computer Science and its Applications which will equip them to have confidence to tackle new jobs in transport, agriculture, mining engineering, medicine, computer graphics, and education where they will find often themselves working in a team to solve large scale problems. DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING AND LAND STUDIES The department is primarily involved in the process of developing human resources adept in the holistic management of land resources. Papua New Guinea is endowed with enamours land resources (vis-à-vis population); which are grossly under-utilized; Here is the relevance of the department that produces the entire gamut of land professionals – starting from the discipline of „Surveying‟, Geographical Information Science/Systems to the property management/valuation experts. The human resources developed in the department have a wide exposure to the state of the art technology (e.g. recent developments in the field of Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, use of latest Total Stations and allied implements of digital era) in their respective disciplines. The application of technology is emphasized, as is the role of the professionals in the development of PNG. The Department has been producing graduated for about four decades and many graduates occupy senior positions in Government and the private sector in PNG and the Pacific Region. The courses of the Department are specific but considerable overlapping of the discipline areas is encouraged with the aim of producing broader based

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graduates. The Department has good facilities including a comprehensive digital mapping, geographic information systems and remote sensing laboratory, state of the art global positioning systems technology and software, a spatial information science/cartographic processing laboratory and automated surveying systems in addition to the traditional surveying and mapping facilities. The department is also involved in a number of research programs including measuring crustal deformation to establish a geocentric datum in PNG, GIS, remote sensing, and cartographic communication through development of thematic maps of PNG, property evaluation and land management research programs as well as student projects. COURSES DETAILS The courses offered by the Department of Surveying and Land Studies as re as follows:

A. SURVEYING 1. A four - year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Surveying. 2. A two - year diploma course leading to a diploma in Surveying.

B. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GISci) 1 A four-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Geographic Information

Science (BGISci) 2 A two-year diploma course leading to a Diploma in Geographic Information

Science (DipGISci).

C PROPERTY STUDIES

1. A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE COURSE LEADING TO A Bachelor of Property Studies (B. Prop. Studies specialization – land administration/property management).

2. A two-year diploma course leading to a Diploma of Property Studies (dip Prop Studies)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS These differ for each course. Students enrolling in Surveying and GISci must in the first instance, enrol in the diploma in Surveying or GISci courses. There are entry requirements for students wishing to pursue the degree programs in these areas. Diploma in Surveying and Diploma in Geographic Information Science (GISci)

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Entry is normally at grade 12 higher school certificate level (or equivalent) with B grade Mathematics A, English, Physics and Information Technology. Diploma in Property Studies Entry to the course requires a B grade in English, and Social Science along a pass at B level in Mathematics A and B. Bachelor of Surveying and Bachelor of Geographic Information System (GISci) Applicants must satisfy the following criteria for entry to the Bachelor of Surveying or Bachelor of GISci degree programs: passing grades in all subjects and a grade average of 65% or better in Departmental subjects in 2nd year in Diploma in Surveying or Diploma in GISsci respectively, OR Bachelor of Property Studies Applicants must first satisfy the following criteria for entry to the Property Studies: - passing grades in all subjects and grade weighted average of 65% or better in departmental subjects in the two years of Diploma in Property Studies. SURVEYING PROGRAM The degree course has the following aims:

1. To provide a sound foundation in the principles of surveying and spatial measurement and assessment;

2. To prepare graduates in the application of techniques etc. to activities such as land , engineering, mining and hydrographic surveys, land administration and property development;

3. To develop an application of factors affecting land use decisions in Papua New Guinea :

4. To prepare graduates to be able to communicate effectively with other professionals and he community;

5. To prepare students for professional and academic development and, 6. To educate students so that after a period of training they can play an

effective role in the practice and development of surveying in Papua New Guinea.

The Diploma course has similar aims but emphasizes field and office techniques. GISci PROGRAM The discipline of Geographic Information Science is a science which develops and manages graphic information systems infrastructure to address the problems related to geo-science and engineering. The three fundamental activities of geographic information science are:

1 Development and measurement of geographically referenced database.

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2 Analysis and modelling of geographic data. 3 Development and integration of specific disciplines in surveying, mapping,

and cartography, and technologies in geographic information systems, computing, remote sensing, global positioning systems and photogrammetry for the first two activities.

The discipline aims at intergrading the emerging state-of-art technologies of data acquisition (remote sensing and digital cartography and mapping, geographic information systems. Global Positioning Systems (GPS), electronic publishing , web and multimedia cartography and information tecngnology. The Diploma graduates are GIS Technicians who will be basically GIS and CAD users and operators. They will be involved in the surveying and GIS data capture, data manipulation , data display and production of quality output. On the other hand, the degree course will prepare students for GIS management positions. The course focuses more on GIS design, development and management. Excellent employment opportunities for GIS graduate exist in the traditional sectors (surveying and mapping) and other areas such as education , engineering, agriculture , forestry, environmental science legal arena and business.

PROPERTY STUDIES PROGRAM The present level of development in the in the private and public sectors of the country and abroad has recreated a high demand for property managers , asset managers, land managers, property investment analyst, property y developers and land administrators. The course structure is proactive and strategic approach to fully intergrade all aspects of property to enable the graduates to take the challenges in the market of this country, other South Pacific nations and also the global property market. The course prepares students for a variety of vocations whose interests‟ centre on land. Graduates may be found in organizations such as banks, property development and valuation firms, estate and plantation management and various government bodies. In particular, more emphasis is now placed on the use of computers for such activities as report generation, computerizes property appraisal, statistical and financial analysis, property development analysis and automated property management and maintenance. A number of customized and general computer software packages have been acquired to assist in the effective teaching of this course. Basic instruction and geographical information systems and remote sensing is incorporated in the course to give students an appreciation of the range of technological tools available to assist in decision-making processes of effective property management and development .

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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES The Department encourages Bachelors of degree graduates with satisfactory academic records to return for postgraduate studies. Graduate may enrol in either of the three programs offered y the department; an existing postgraduate diploma, and two new postgraduate programs recently approved by the academic board.

1 Postgraduate diploma in Land Studies (Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, Land management- the existing program)

2 Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Geomatics ( for general students – a new program) or

3 Post graduate diploma in Surveying practice (for students of surveying discipline with the minimum of two years of Industrial Experience - new program).

Candidates seeking admissions to a postgraduate course should write to the Registrar for an application form or contact the Head of Department for further information. Further details are given under the course schedules and the University Calendar.

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