James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Prizes

Policy on Credit Transfer

The rules relating to Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes are shown in this Handbook.

The information listed below is correct at the time of publication of the Student Handbook. The University is not liable for any cancellations or alterations to prizes or reduction of prize monies advised subsequent to publication.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

Summary information on awards available is given below. Full details and application forms can be obtained from Student Administration, Humanities II Building.

UNDERGRADUATE

(1)  General Awards

Hugh Alexander Grierson Trust Scholarships

Open to Indigenous Australian people who are full-time students of the University.

David Hastings Bursary

Open to physically handicapped full-time undergraduate students whose normal domicile is to the north of the 22nd degree of south latitude in the State of Queensland (above a line from St Lawrence through Muttaburra).

James Cook University Entry Scholarships

Open to permanent residents of Australia who attain a Year 12 Overall Position of One (OP1) from a Queensland High School and who enrol for bachelor degrees at the University in the following year. Scholarship value equivalent to up-front HECS payment for the year of the award.

Rotary International House Honours Bursary

Open to students who have been accepted into an honours course and have achieved an average standard of credit in level 2 and 3 subjects comprising the undergraduate major. Applicants must also have been a resident of Rotary International House for at least one full academic year.

The value of the Bursary shall be total accommodation for one academic year excluding bond, enrolment fee and student association levy.

Summer Research Scholarships

Open to currently enrolled undergraduate students completing level 3 or level 4 studies of a full-time course leading to an honours degree (students completing level 1 and level 2 studies and intending to proceed to an honours degree may also be considered).

Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in an ongoing research project or to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research work.

(2)  Awards in specific disciplines – Faculty of Health, Life and Molecular Sciences

Biochemistry

Robert Logan Memorial Scholarships

For full-time students undertaking level 4 honours in Biochemistry. Annual value up to $1,200.

Robert Logan Memorial Grants

Travelling grants or grants for purchase of maintenance items, available to honours and postgraduate students in Biochemistry.

Chemistry

Eric Booth Memorial Grants

Travelling grants or grants for purchase of maintenance items, available to honours and postgraduate students in Chemistry.

Molecular Sciences

The A.L. Nevitt Bursaries

Open to students accepted into an honours program after studying at any Australian university. Travel expenses may be paid to awardees who live below the Tropic of Capricorn.

(3)  Awards in specific disciplines – Faculty of Science and Engineering

Business, Engineering and Science

Queensland Cement Ltd Bursary

For students enrolled in level 3 studies in the Bachelor of Engineering. Value is $3,000.

Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry

Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry Scholarships

Open to students who are permanent residents of Australia and have completed year 12 at a school in Australia and are enrolled full-time in level 1 of a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) course or a Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) course. Up to five scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be available.

Chemistry/Engineering

QNI Ltd Undergraduate Scholarships

For Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia who enrol in a degree or joint degree in the following disciplines: chemical engineering, chemistry, indus­trial chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, computer systems engineering, environmental engin­eering. Up to two scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded annually.

Earth Sciences

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Education Endowment Fund Scholarships

For full-time study for a BSc or BSc(Hons) degree leading to a geoscience specialisation of relevance to a career in the mineral industry. The value of the Scholarships shall be:

• $4,000 for a student(s) enrolled in level 1 studies;
• $4,000 for a student(s) enrolled in level 2 studies;
• $7,000 for a student(s) enrolled in level 3 studies;
• $7,000 for a student(s) enrolled in level 4 honours.

Economic Geology Research Unit Scholarship

For full-time study for a BSc(Hons) degree in Geology, specialising in Economic Geology.

Robert Logan Jack Scholarships

For Bachelor of Science students intending to specialise in Geology.

Engineering

James Cook University/Shibaura Institute of Technology Exchange Program and Scholarships

Six travelling scholarships of $2,000 each will be available to full-time level 3 Bachelor of Engineering students to promote student exchanges between the institutions.

Graeme G. Kelleher Scholarship

Open to students who are permanent residents of Australia who have completed level 3 of a Bachelor of Engineering course and have enrolled full-time for an honours program in level 4 and who will undertake a thesis in which the focus is on issues associated with the ecologically sustainable development of the Great Barrier Reef. Awarded on the basis of academic performance in level 3. Value is $3,000.

Women into Engineering Scholarships

For female candidates who are permanent residents of Australia and have completed year 12 and have enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Engineering course (full common first year program). Up to five scholarships valued at $1,000 paid in two $500 instalments will be available. To receive the second instalment, a student must have passed all four first semester subjects with a grade point average of at least 5.0.

Marine Biology

Vince Vlasoff Scholarships

For permanent residents of Queensland north of the Tropic of Capricorn, who wish to specialise in Marine Biology within a BSc degree. One or more scholarships may be awarded annually to provide assistance towards study and living expenses. Value of each scholarship is in the range of $200 to $1,000.

Science and Engineering

Dean’s Scholarships in Science and Engineering

A maximum of three scholarships annually to outstanding students undertaking full-time undergraduate study in degrees offered in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. An applicant must be an Australian citizen, be younger than 22 and have obtained an OP1 (or equivalent).

Tropical Plant Sciences

Landcare Bursary in Tropical Plant Sciences

For full-time study towards a level 4 honours course in Tropical Plant Sciences.

Awarded to a student whose honours research project is on some aspect of landscape ecology and land management of particular relevance to landcare in north Queensland and is, in the opinion of the awarding committee, most worthy of support. Value of Bursary $2,000.

POSTGRADUATE

(1)  General Awards

James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Similar to Australian Postgraduate Awards.

Ansett Travel Awards

Awards will be allocated on the basis of merit for assistance towards travel for full-time students. The number of awards will be determined by available funds.

(2)  Awards in specific disciplines – Faculty of Health, Life and Molecular Sciences

Biochemistry

Robert Logan Memorial Grants

Travelling grants or grants for purchase of maintenance items, available to honours and postgraduate students in Biochemistry.

Chemistry

Eric Booth Memorial Grants

Travelling grants or grants for purchase of maintenance items, available to honours and postgraduate students in Chemistry.

Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Tom and Dorothy Cook Fellow in Tropical Health Award

For a candidate who holds a suitable degree in a health related or other relevant discipline who undertakes research which will lead to the strategic research direction of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Tropical Veterinary Science

Samuel and Eileen Gluyas Fellowship

For research in the field of cattle diseases, breeding and husbandry.

(3)  Awards in specific disciplines – Faculty of Science and Engineering

Earth Sciences

W.C. Lacy Scholarship

For full-time study towards Master of Science (by research) or Doctor of Philosophy in Geology in Industry, Mining or Exploration.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

James Cook University Postgraduate Research Awards in Electrical and Computer Engineering

For full-time study towards Master of Engineering Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Marine Biology

Noel & Kate Monkman Postgraduate Award

For full-time study towards Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology.

Marine Science

The James Cook University Pacon International Scholarship in Marine Science, Technology and Policy

Awarded once every three years at either postdoctoral or postgraduate level.

Physics

James Cook University Physics Research Scholarships

For full-time study towards a Master of Science by Research or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy within Physics in a field approved by the Head of the School.

Tropical Urban and Regional Planning

Cairns City Scholarship for Tropical Urban and Regional Planning

For an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia who enrols full-time at the University’s Cairns Campus in the second year of the MSc (Tropical Urban and Regional Planning). The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of results in the first year of the program. Value of Scholarship $10,000.

PRIZES IN THE FACULTY OF HEALTH, LIFE AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES AVAILABLE IN UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND SUBJECTS

Ashdown Medal for Clinical Microbiology

Donor:  Friends of the late Dr L.R. Ashdown

• To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown a strong interest and ability in level 3 Clinical Microbiology and related subjects leading to a major in Microbiology within the degree of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences.
• A commemorative medal and one year’s free membership of the Australian Society for Microbiology.

Australian & New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Prize

Donor:  Australian & New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses (North Queensland)

• To the student enrolled in level 3 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science who achieves the highest pass in the psychiatric nursing elective;
• $100.

Joe and Val Baker Prizes

Donor:  Dr J.T. and Mrs V.J. Baker

• Prize A: To the student who best demonstrates excellence in level 3 Organic Chemistry;
• Prize B: To the student who best demonstrates excellence in level 3 Marine Biology;
• $250 each prize.

Biochemistry Society Prize for Academic Excellence in Second-year Biochemistry

Donor:  Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Inc.

• To the student (or students) who, in the opinion of the committee, has demonstrated, at level 2, the best overall performance and ability in biochemistry subjects, BC2013, BC2023 and BC2024, leading to a major in Biochemistry within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree;
• $200 and recognition on a perpetual shield.

Biochemistry Society Prize for Academic Excellence in Third-year Biochemistry

Donor:  Amersham Pty Ltd

• To the student (or students) who, in the opinion of the committee, has demonstrated, at level 3, the best overall performance and ability in biochemistry subjects, BC3010, BC3011, BC3020 and BC3021, leading to a major in Biochemistry within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree;
• $200 and recognition on a perpetual shield.

Centaur Silver Medal

Donor:  Centaur Nurses Memorial Education Trust Committee

• To the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours whose thesis is deemed to have made the most significant contribution to nursing knowledge and practice;
• $200, a silver medal and a certificate.

Copper Refineries Pty Ltd Prize in Science

Donor:  Copper Refineries Pty Ltd

• To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 2 Industrial Chemistry subjects in the Bachelor of Science and is proceeding to a major in Industrial Chemistry in level 3 of the course;
• $350.

Good Shepherd Home Prize

Donor:  Good Shepherd Home Charitable Trust, Townsville

• To the first year nursing science student who has displayed the highest level of clinical skills during the aged care component of a level 1 nursing science subject;
• $200.

Human Bioscience Prize

Donor:  Private Practice Executive Committee at the Townsville General Hospital

• To the graduating nursing science student who has gained the highest aggregate marks in BM1011, BM1012, PP2131, PP2231;
• $300.

Masonic Prize for Exemplary Achievement in the Clinical Practice of Nursing Science

Donor:  District Grand Lodge of North Queensland

• To the best performed student who:

• has completed level 1 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science program;
• has demonstrated outstanding competence in clinical practice;
• has received a credit average or better in subjects;
  and in the next year enrols in the level 2 program;

• $500.

Pam McAllister Memorial Prize

Donor:  Queensland Nurses’ Union

• To the most deserving student, as chosen by the vote of the graduating class;
• $300.

Patterson Medal for Immunology

Donor:  Family and friends of the late Dr R.M. Patterson

• To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown a strong interest and ability in level 3 Immunology and related subjects leading to a major in Microbiology within the degree of Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences;
• A commemorative medal;
• In the event of there being no final year candidate of sufficient merit, the committee may recommend that the Prize be awarded to a suitably qualified honours student.

Prize in Nursing Excellence

Donor:  Townsville District Health Service

• To the student who has completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing Science and who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the course;
• $250.

Quantum Scientific Pty Ltd Prize

Donor:  Quantum Scientific Pty Ltd for a three year period (prize available until 2000)

• To the student who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the Physiology and Pharmacology Honours program and, if necessary, in level 3 subjects in Physiology and Pharmacology;
• $500.

G.N. Richards Medal in Chemistry

Donor:  Professor G.N. Richards

• To the student who has demonstrated, primarily at level 3, the best overall performance and ability in chemistry subjects leading to a major in Chemistry within the degree of Bachelor of Science;
• A commemorative medal and books to the value of approximately $100.

Soroptomist International of Townsville Incorporated Prize

Donor:  Soroptimist International of Townsville Incorporated

• To the graduating student in the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post Registration) who gains the highest Grade Point Average;
• $100.

Townsville District Health Foundation Prize — Year 1

Donor:  Townsville District Health Foundation

• To the student who gains the highest Grade Point Average in level 1 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science course;
• $300.

Townsville District Health Foundation Prize — Year 2

Donor:  Townsville District Health Foundation

• To the student who gains the highest Grade Point Average in level 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science course;
• $300.

Townsville Port Authority Prize in Marine Sciences (Prize A)

Donor:  Townsville Port Authority

• To the student who obtains the highest pass in level 3 Marine Chemistry;
• $100.

PRIZES IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AVAILABLE IN UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND SUBJECTS

Applied Computation Solutions Prize in Computational Mechanics

Donor:  Queensland Manufacturing Institute (Applied Simulation Technologies)

• To the student who demonstrates the best performance in ME3514:03 (Computational Mechanics);
• $250.

G.H. Allen Endowment Prize in Computer Systems Engineering

Donor:  Associate Professor G.H. Allen

• To the student who has completed the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Class I Honours in the discipline of Computer Systems Engineering and who has obtained the highest average weighted mark for the final year of the course;
• $200.
• The prize will not be awarded in any year where there are no Class I Honours graduates.

Australian Computer Society Prize

Donor:  Australian Computer Society Inc. (Queensland Branch)

• To the student who has successfully completed 72 units of study including at least 12 units of level 3 Computer Science and who is deemed to have achieved the best performance in theoretical work in his/her studies in Computer Science;
• $200 and one year’s free membership of the Australian Computer Society.

AISC Undergraduate Steel Design Award

Donor:  Australian Institute of Steel Construction

• To the student who has obtained the best overall result in level 2 and level 3 Civil Engineering subjects concerned with steel structures —

  CS2003:03	Design and Construction 1
  CS3000:03	Structural Engineering 1
  CS3003:03	Design and Construction 2;

• $200 and a certificate.

Joe and Val Baker Prizes

Donor:  Dr J.T. and Mrs V.J. Baker

• Prize A: To the student who best demonstrates excellence in level 3 Organic Chemistry;
• Prize B: To the student who best demonstrates excellence in level 3 Marine Biology;
• $250 each prize.

Sir Joseph Banks Medal for Botany

Donor:  Botany staff in the School of Tropical Biology

• To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown a strong interest and ability, primarily at level 3, in Botany subjects leading to a major in Botany within the degree of Bachelor of Science;
• A commemorative medal.

Biochemistry Society Prize for Academic Excellence in Second-year Biochemistry

Donor:  Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Inc.

• To the student (or students) who, in the opinion of the committee, has demonstrated, at level 2, the best overall performance and ability in biochemistry subjects, BC2013, BC2023 and BC2024, leading to a major in Biochemistry within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree;
• $200 and recognition on a perpetual shield.

Biochemistry Society Prize for Academic Excellence in Third-year Biochemistry

Donor:  Amersham Pty Ltd

• To the student (or students) who, in the opinion of the committee, has demonstrated, at level 3, the best overall performance and ability in biochemistry subjects, BC3010, BC3011, BC3020 and BC3021, leading to a major in Biochemistry within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree;
• $200 and recognition on a perpetual shield.

William R. Birch Prize in Plant Ecology and Systematics

Donor:  Former colleagues of the late William R. Birch and staff of the then Department of Botany

• To the student who has demonstrated outstanding performance and overall ability in level 1 and level 2 Botany subjects and who is studying rainforest ecology and plant population biology at level 3;
• $100.

P.F. Brownell Medal for Plant Physiology

Donor:  Botany staff in the School of Tropical Biology and Dr P.F. Brownell

• To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown strong interest and ability, primarily in the final year in Botany subjects leading to a major in Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology within the degrees of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science with Honours;
• A commemorative medal.

Bruel & Kjaer Prize in Mechanical Engineering

Donor:  Bruel and Kjaer Australia Pty Ltd

• To the student who obtains the best overall pass in Mechanical Engineering subjects concerned directly with acoustic and vibration engineering;
• $250.

Copper Refineries Pty Ltd Prize in Engineering

Donor:  Copper Refineries Pty Ltd

• To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in level 2 engineering subjects and is in the branch of Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering within the degree of Bachelor of Engineering;
• $350.

Dames & Moore Environmental Award

Donor:  Dames & Moore

(Prize awarded annually and available until 2000)

• To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 2 studies leading to the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Studies);
• $200.

Electrical & Computer Engineering Staff Prize

Donor:  Electrical & Computer Engineering staff of the School of Engineering

• To the student who obtains the highest pass in the level 3 subjects based on practical work;
• $100.

Ergon Energy Corporation Limited Prize in Engineering

Donor:  North Queensland Electricity Corporation Limited

• To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in EE4101:06 (Thesis) or CC4101:06 (Thesis);
• $1,000.

Geological Society of Australia Gold Medal

Donor:  Geological Society of Australia Inc. (Queensland Division)

• To the earth science student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance in undergraduate studies;
• A gold medal.

Hunter Medal in Computer Science

Donor:  Alison and Ian Hunter

• To the student who has successfully completed 72 units of study including at least 12 units of level 3 Computer Science and who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the level 3 subjects in Computer Science;
• $200 and a commemorative medal.

I.M. Hunter Prize for Thermodynamics

Donor:  Mr Ian Hunter

• To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in ME2512:03 (Thermofluid Mechanics); ME3512:03 (Heat and Mass Transfer); and ME4522:03 (Power Systems and Refrigeration);
• $200.

Institution of Engineers, Australia, Award (C.N. Barton Medal)

Donor:  The Institution of Engineers, Australia

• To the student who has presented the best level 4 thesis seminar;
• $250 and a commemorative medal.

Institution of Engineers, Australia, College of Electrical Engineering Prize

Donor:  The Institution of Engineers, Australia

• To the student proceeding into level 2 Electrical Engineering who obtains the highest pass in EE1000:03 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering);
• $200.

Ron Kenny Prizes in Zoology

Donor:  Colleagues, friends and former students of the late Associate Professor R.P. Kenny

Prize A:

• To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in level 2 Zoology subjects;
• $200.

Prize B:

• To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in level 3 Zoology subjects;
• $300.

Local Government Engineering Prize

Donor:  The Local Government Engineering Foundation

• To the student who obtains the best overall result in subjects which relate to Local Government Engineering:

  CS3004:03	Transportation Engineering
  CS4002:03	Hydraulic Engineering
  CS4008:03	Environmental Engineering 4;

• $750.

Eric and Thelma Martel Prize for Conservation and the Environment

Donor:  Mrs Thelma Martel

• To the level 3 Tropical Environment Studies and Geography student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance in environmental studies and who has shown a strong interest and ability in conservation and who, in the year succeeding enrols in Honours at James Cook University;
• $500.

John McIntyre Engineering Prize

Donor:  Maunsell McIntyre Pty Ltd

• To the candidate completing the Bachelor of Engineering degree in the discipline area of Civil and Environmental Engineering with Class I Honours who has shown a high quality of performance throughout the course, has shown outstanding merit in the candidate’s field of specialisation and has enrolled in the school to study for the initial year of a postgraduate degree in Engineering;
• $2,500;
• If no prize is awarded in one year the amount available for that year may be used to:
  award a second prize in the following or a subsequent year,
  or
  award a further prize to a previous holder of the prize who while enrolled in Civil and Environmental Engineering is continuing to undertake with distinction the second or subsequent year of a postgraduate degree in Engineering.

Michael McLellan Memorial Prize

Donor:  School of Earth Sciences

• To the level 2 Earth Science student, continuing into level 3, who is deemed to have achieved the best result in the level 2 field mapping excursion project;
• A book of value up to $75 (the upper limit to be adjusted thereafter in line with normal cost increases).

Mechanical Engineering Prize

Donor:  School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

• To the student who has completed the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Class I Honours in Mechanical Engineering and who has obtained the highest average weighted mark for the whole of the course;
• $250;
• The prize will not be awarded in any year where there are no Class I Honours graduates.

Metal Building Products Manufacturers Association Prize in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Donor:  Metal Building Products Manufacturers Association

• To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in the level 3 subject which includes work relating to coldformed steel structures: CS3003:03 Design and Construction 2;
• $300 and a certificate.

Northern Group of the Institution of Surveyors Australia, (Qld Div) Prize in Engineering

Donor:  Northern Group of the Institution of Surveyors, Australia (Qld Division)

• To the Townsville campus Engineering student who achieves the highest pass in the subject CS2004:03 (Surveying for Engineers);
• $250 and Institution Shield.

Northern Group of the Institution of Surveyors Australia, (Qld Div) Prize in Science

Donor:  Northern Group of the Institution of Surveyors, Australia (Qld Division)

• To the best overall level 3 student enrolled in the Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis subjects;
• $250 and Institution Shield.

Dr R. Palmerston-Rundle Prize for Biological Sciences

Donor:  Townsville and District University Society

• To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 4 of a course of studies leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in the Biological Sciences group of disciplines;
• Books to the value of approximately $400.

Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (Queensland Branch) Prize

Donor:  Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (Queensland Branch)

• To the student who obtains the highest results for level 3 Earth Science subjects related to the petroleum industry;
• To be advised by PESA each year.

H.J. Priestley Memorial Prize

Donor:  Funds donated by the late Mr H.T. Priestley

• To the student who has demonstrated the best over-all performance and ability at level 2 in the subjects of mathematics and physics;
• $300 and a commemorative medal.

Prospectors Supplies Prize

Donor:  Prospectors Supplies Pty Ltd

• To the Earth Science student proceeding into level 2 who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in level 1 studies;
• Estwing geological pick and leather holster.

Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Prize

Donor:  Royal Automobile Club of Queensland

• To the student who obtains the highest pass in CS3004:03 (Transportation Engineering);
• $1,000.

Royal Geographical Society of Queensland Inc. Prize

Donor:  Royal Geographical Society of Queensland Inc.

• To the student who achieves the best results from the study of at least 8 units of level 2 and at least 8 units of level 3 Geography subjects;
• Books to the value of $250 and the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland Inc. Medal;
• Funds to the value of $250 if the recipient undertakes Geography Honours.

School of Engineering Distinguished Student Medal

Donor:  School of Engineering

• To Engineering students of exceptional merit who do not qualify for the award of a University Medal but who have achieved Class I Honours and an excellent undergraduate weighted average score;
• An engraved commemorative medal, to the value of approximately $300, from the Faculty in a form to be decided by the Faculty Committee;
• The Medal is to be offered on an occasional basis.

School of Engineering First Year Prize (Cairns)

Donor:  School of Engineering

• To the full-time student who achieves the best overall pass in level 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Cairns Campus;
• $100 and a certificate;
• Only full-time students who have enrolled in level 2 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the University are eligible for the award.

School of Engineering First Year Prize (Townsville)

Donor:  School of Engineering

• To the full-time student who achieves the best overall pass in level 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Townsville Campus;
• $100 and a certificate;
• Only full-time students who have enrolled in level 2 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the University are eligible for the award.

School of Engineering Prize

Donor:  School of Engineering

• To the graduating student who has obtained the highest weighted average score in the School of Engineering;
• $300.

Science Distinguished Student Prize

Donor:  Science disciplines in the Faculty of Science and Engineering

• To students of exceptional merit who do not qualify for the award of a University Medal but who have achieved Class I Honours and an excellent undergraduate weighted average score;
• $500, this amount to include an engraved memento from the Faculty in a form to be decided by the Faculty Committee;
• The prize is to be offered on an occasional basis.

Science First-Year Prize

Donor:  Faculty of Science and Engineering

• To the student who has been the most outstanding level 1 student in Science disciplines that year;
• $250.

Kevin Stark Memorial Prize in Environmental Engineering

Donor:  Appeal launched by Convocation

• To the candidate completing the Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) degree with Class I Honours who has demonstrated the best overall performance throughout the course in Environmental Engineering subjects;
• $750 and a commemorative medal.

Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia Prize

Donor:  Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia, Qld Branch

• To the student who obtains the highest pass in CS3001:03 (Concrete Engineering 1);
• $500 and a selected text.

Townsville Port Authority Prize in Engineering

Donor:  Townsville Port Authority

• To the student who obtains the best weighted average mark in the following level 4 subjects;

  CS4000:03	Systems Engineering and Management 2
  CS4001:03	Geo-Engineering 3
  CS4002:03	Hydraulic Engineering

• $500.

Townsville Port Authority Prize in Marine Sciences (Prizes B, C, D and E)

Donor:  Townsville Port Authority

• To the students who obtain the highest pass in the following level 3 subject areas: Prize B — Marine Biology Prize C — Sedimentology Prize D — Marine Physics Prize E — Marine Studies and Statistics;
• $100 each prize.

Women in Engineering Prizes

Donor:  Faculty of Science and Engineering

• To the full-time female students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (except joint degrees) who gain the highest aggregate marks in the preceding semester;
• Three prizes, each to the value of $500, awarded at the end of each semester at each year level, excluding first semester of level 1 and second semester of level 4;
• Candidates must be permanent residents of Australia.

PRIZES AVAILABLE IN UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND SUBJECTS AWARDED BY BODIES OTHER THAN THE FACULTY OF HEALTH, LIFE AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES AND THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

CRC Reef Research Centre Prize

Donor:  Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators

• To the student who has demonstrated the best overall ability in honours level studies and whose research thesis is relevant to the sustainable use of the Great Barrier Reef;
• A certificate and travel vouchers for a Great Barrier Reef travel holiday to the value of approximately $2,000.

Royal Australian Chemical Institute (North Queensland Section) Prize

Donor:  North Queensland Section of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute

• To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 2 Chemistry subjects and is proceeding to a major in Chemistry within the degree of Bachelor of Science or the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science;
• Books to the value of $150.

Royal Australian Chemical Institute (Queensland Branch) Prize

Donor:  Queensland Branch of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute

• To the student who has demonstrated the best performance in level 1 Introductory Chemistry (A and B) and who subsequently enrols in no less than nine units of level 2 chemistry subjects within the degree of Bachelor of Science or the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science;
• $200.

Soroptimist International Clubs of Townsville and Tokuyama Prize

Donor:  Soroptimist International of Townsville

• To a full-time undergraduate female student from Melanesia, Micronesia or Polynesia who attains the highest academic performance in a level 1 course;
• Books to the value of $200.

Townsville & District University Society Prize

Donor:  Townsville & District University Society

• To the student who has been the most outstanding level 1 student in the Faculty that year;
• $150;

1. The Prize is to be offered annually;
2. The Prize is to be rotated among the Faculties in reverse alphabetical order, that is,
   Science and Engineering Law, Business and the Creative Arts Health, Life and Molecular Sciences Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

PRIZES IN THE FACULTY OF HEALTH, LIFE AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES AVAILABLE IN POSTGRADUATE COURSES AND SUBJECTS

Australasian College of Tropical Medicine Medal

Donor:  Australasian College of Tropical Medicine

• To the graduating student in Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine who has demonstrated the best overall performance;
• A medal.

Rod and Monica Campbell Prize

Donor:  Professor R.S.F. Campbell and Mrs M. Campbell

• To the student who shows the greatest proficiency in the Master of Science course and research program in Tropical Veterinary Science;
• $300.

National Farmers’ Federation Prize

Donor:  National Farmers’ Federation

• To the graduating postgraduate student who shows the greatest proficiency in an area concerned with animal production;
• $150.

PRIZE IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AVAILABLE IN POSTGRADUATE COURSES AND SUBJECTS

Exploration Industry Prize for Geological Mapping

Donor:  Eastern Goldfields Geological Discussion Group and National Key Centre in Economic Geology

• To the student who exhibits exceptional talent in field geology as assessed from the compilation and presentation of a thesis or a mapping project which forms part of the degree requirements of either the Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Graduate Diploma of Science;
• $250.

POLICY ON CREDIT TOWARDS DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AND THE FACULTY OF HEALTH, LIFE AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES

The Faculties of Science and Engineering; and of Health, Life and Molecular Sciences, in line with the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee’s guidelines, are prepared to offer advanced standing, i.e. credit, to students who have completed subjects at other tertiary institutions.

This credit takes various forms. The terms used are based on Credit Transfer Principles: Guidelines on the Recognition of Prior Learning approved by the AVCC, December 1993.

The terms used are:

CREDIT is recognition granted towards meeting the requirements of an award course.

CREDIT TRANSFER is the granting of credit/advanced status by the Faculty to students/candidates on the basis of previous formal study at another university.

BLOCK CREDIT is credit given in the form of exemption from a period of study, e.g. credit given for one semester.

SPECIFIED CREDIT is granted in the form of exemption from the requirements of a particular subject.

UNSPECIFIED CREDIT is granted for previous learning for which there is no precise equivalent in this University.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) is credit granted for learning outside formal study in this or other Universities.

Rules for Credit, Bachelor Degrees, School of Engineering

Credit

A.  CREDIT TRANSFER is accepted for subjects completed successfully at other Australian universities and many overseas universities if they are considered to be equivalent in standing to the Faculty’s Bachelor of Engineering subjects. To obtain such credit, students must submit a certified copy of the results of such subjects along with sufficient information to determine the standing of such subjects. Credit granted will be identified as specified or unspecified credit.
B.  RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
There is a range of ways in which recognition is given for prior learning.

1. BLOCK CREDIT is given for subjects that combine to represent a full semester of work.
2. SPECIFIED OR UNSPECIFIED CREDIT will be granted for studies completed by prospective students and this will be done on a subject-by-subject basis. This type of credit should be applied for prior to entering the course.
   In some of the subjects exemptions will be granted for practical components of subjects. Application for these exemptions will be made through the Executive Dean and will normally be submitted during the early stages of a course.

Amount of Credit Granted

The maximum amount of credit granted towards the degree will be 50% of the units required for the degree.

Enquiries

Enquiries on this policy should be directed to:

RULES FOR CREDIT, BACHELOR DEGREES, SCIENCE

A.  CREDIT TRANSFER may be approved for subjects completed successfully at other Australian or overseas universities if they are considered equivalent in standing to subjects offered in the Faculties. The current credit transfer policy for Science degrees is:

1. a candidate who, having completed any other degree in this University, enrols for the degree of Bachelor of Science may, with the approval of the appropriate Faculty, be given credit for subjects passed when qualifying for the award of the other degree. The maximum credit allowed for such subjects shall be 48 units for a three year degree. Additionally, the candidate shall be required to gain credit for at least 18 units from subjects listed in Table Vc of the Master Schedule of Subjects;
2. a candidate who, having partially completed another degree in this University, enrols for the degree of Bachelor of Science may, with the approval of the appropriate Faculty, be given credit for such subjects as would have counted towards the Bachelor of Science degree if the student had been enrolled for that degree;
3. A candidate who, having completed all or a portion of any Bachelor degree in another university or institution of higher education, applies to enrol for the Bachelor of Science degree, may, with the approval of the appropriate Faculty, be given credit for subjects equivalent to those passed at the other university or institution of higher education. The maximum credit allowed in respect of such subjects shall not exceed 48 units and shall not include the equivalent of any subjects from Table Vc of the Master Schedule of Subjects in order to meet requirements that at least 18 units be subjects listed in Table Vc;
4. A candidate enrolled in another degree within the Faculties may be given credit as outlined in (i), (ii) or (iii), provided that specific degree requirements, as outlined in the Award Requirements, are met. Maximum credit for four year degrees is proportional, viz. 48 units for 3 years then 64 units for 4 years.
5. Students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in this University may be given credit for up to 72 units where these subjects meet the requirements for a Bachelor of Applied Science field of study. They will be required to complete a further 24 units to graduate. If their subjects do not meet the approved Faculty guidelines, the Bachelor of Applied Science will be awarded without reference to a particular field of study. Students will be required to relinquish an existing Bachelor of Science prior to graduating with the Bachelor of Applied Science.
6. Students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in this University who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science as a second degree may be given credit for up to 60 units where these subjects meet Faculty requirements for a Bachelor of Applied Science field of study. They will be required to complete a further 36 units to graduate. If their subjects do not meet the approved Faculty guidelines, the Bachelor of Applied Science will be awarded without reference to a particular field of study.
7. Students who have completed a three or four year degree at another higher education institution recognised by the Faculty who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science as a second degree may be given credit for up to 60 units (for a three year degree) and 72 units (for a four year degree), where these subjects meet the Faculty requirements for a Bachelor of Applied Science field of study. They will be required to complete a further 36 (with an existing three year degree) or 24 units (with an existing four year degree) to graduate. If their subjects do not meet the approved Faculty guidelines, the Bachelor of Applied Science will be awarded without reference to a particular field of study.

B.  RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Candidates for the degrees within the Faculties may be eligible for credit which recognises prior learning.
This usually takes the form of specified or unspecified credit. Credit is given at the discretion of the Faculties by the appropriate Executive Dean (or nominee). Each application is considered individually on merit. As a guideline,
1. for a completed TAFE Associate Diploma, up to 18 units may be granted, provided all prerequisites are met. Additional credit to a maximum of 24 units may be made at the discretion of the appropriate Executive Dean and the Head of the relevant School. Credit for partially completed diplomas is pro rata;
2. completed or partially completed certificates, up to 12 units. This credit is normally at level 1;
3. time elapsed since studies completed may be considered for each case.

Candidates applying for credit must submit a certified copy of the results of all such subjects for which credit is requested, along with sufficient information to determine the standing of such subjects. The latter is normally a photocopy of appropriate handbook entries or subject outlines. This evidence must be sent or presented to the Executive Dean of the appropriate Faculty.

RULES FOR CREDIT, BACHELOR DEGREES, HEALTH, LIFE AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES

A.  CREDIT TRANSFER may be accepted for subjects completed successfully at other Australian or overseas universities if they are considered equivalent in standing to subjects offered in the Faculty of Health, Life and Molecular Sciences.
Candidates applying for credit must submit a certified copy of the results or academic record of all subjects for which credit is requested, along with sufficient information to determine the standing of such subjects. The latter is normally a photocopy of the appropriate handbook entries or subject outlines. This evidence must be sent or presented to the Academic Adviser of the appropriate School of the Faculty.
B.  SPECIFIED OR UNSPECIFIED CREDIT will be granted for studies completed by prospective students and this will be done on a subject-by-subject basis. This type of credit should be applied for prior to entering the course.
In some subjects exemption will be granted for the practical component of subjects. Application for these exemptions will be made through the appropriate Academic Adviser or Subject Co-ordinator and will normally be submitted during the early stages of a course.
C.  RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Candidates for the degrees within the Faculties may be eligible for credit which recognises prior learning.
This usually takes the form of specified or unspecified credit. Credit is given at the discretion of the Faculty by the appropriate Academic Adviser. Each application is considered individually on merit.

CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY AND TAFE QUEENSLAND

The University has a credit transfer arrangement with respect to many Queensland TAFE courses. Details are outlined in the publication “Credit Transfer and Learning Pathways” which is available from Student Administration, telephone 4781 5255.

The publication sets out how students can make formal application for credit.