6. There are tools available to help you
choose your science units
www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/
7. The fountain of all truth
Hot tip!
Need help with
your science
component, visit
the Science
Student Services
team at 19
Rainforest Walk
8. Terminology
Units: Subjects – building blocks of the course
Credit points: Science units = 6 credit points
Levels: Generally years, i.e.: one, two, three, four
Major: Approved combination of 8 science units in the
same, or closely-related, discipline over 3 years
Minor: Approved combination of four science units in the
same, or a closely-related, discipline over two years
Extended major: Approved combination of at least 12 science units in
the same, or closely-related, discipline over 3 years
Sequences: A defined collection of units
Course Rules to reach graduation
requirements:
9. Things to know about double degrees
These are the degrees we manage:
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies
Managing faculties are responsible for most administrative
matters. There is a table on the web to help you work who to
contact and when.
10. The Bachelor of Science structure
SCIENCE
ELECTIVES
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
11. Bachelor of Science double degree
structure
SCIENCE ARTS
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
14. Choosing your units - BSc
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Level 1
unit
Level 1
unit
Level 1
unit
Level 1
unit
Maths/
stats unit
Level 1
science unit
Core unit
Science
unit
Science
sequence/
unit or
Elective
16. Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Maths / stats unit
Level 1 unit
(science)
Science
sequence/unit or
elective
Science
sequence/unit or
elective
How your first year could look - BSc
Year 1
PHS1011/ PHS1080
PHS1022
MTH1020
MTH1030
FIT1029
FIT1040
ASP1010/ elective
ASP1022/ elective
17. Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Maths / stats unit
Level 1 unit
(science)
Science
sequence/unit or
elective
Science
sequence/unit or
elective
How your first year could look – double
degree
Example – Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Year 1
BIO1011
BIO1022
CHM1011/
CHM1011
CHM1022/
CHM1052
French
French
Philosophy
Philosophy
18. Free electives for the Bachelor of Science
You can choose non-science electives from:
• Arts
• Engineering and Business & Economics (written
permission required)
• Information technology
• Medicine (some units)
• Fine Arts (Caulfield) (written permission required)
19. Course maps to help you plan…
There are tools available on the Managing your studies page which can help you make decisions about your course map:
www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/
21. What to do today
• Visit Monash Connect to finalise your
enrolment and get your student ID card
• We recommend you visit Science Student
Services to get your science unit selection
checked prior to visiting Monash Connect
• This is also your opportunity to apply for
credit for previous study
22. And then…
• Use Allocate+ to enter your timetable
preferences by 5pm Thursday 19
February
• You can change your enrolment in units
via WES – can add new units until the end
of the second week of semester
• Attend O-Week (w/c 23 February)
23. Science Orientation activities
Monday 23 February 2015
10.30am to 2pm: Official campus welcome and Faculty orientation for
Science – compulsory, Robert Blackwood Hall, 49 Scenic Boulevard,
Clayton
2-3pm: Discover the Science precinct – social activities – optional -
attendance recommended- 16 Rainforest Walk, lecture theatre S3
Thursday 26 February 2015 – optional - attendance recommended- 16
Rainforest Walk, S3 Lecture Theatre, Clayton
9.45am: Head Start in Science
11.15am: Peer Mentoring Program welcome session
Go to the ePlanner for your partner faculty Orientation activities and to sign
up for all of your activities
https://eplanner.adm.monash.edu.au/eorientation/
24. And when you need help, chat to one of our friendly course advisors at Science
Student Services, 19 Rainforest Walk (Corner of College Walk)
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Right now….some of you might be feeling a little like this….
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And if you miss anything, we’ll have it available on our Facebook page - Monash FYSCI - after this presentation and on our website.
So brace yourself for a quick guide to make sure you’re enrolled and ready to go!
Refer to link provided in the VTAC offer letter
Explain structure of page and purpose of some of the tools….how they might help the student. You can click on hyperlink and show some of the tools.
So there is the source for all knowledge – The Handbook.
It sets out the requirements for your course, course planning information, terminology and units offered.
Look at your course requirements in the handbook. You need to complete all of these for both components in order to graduate – make sure you tick them all off at the end of your course
If you need help choosing science units or check if you are on track with your science studies visit the Science Student Services team at 19 Rainforest Walk. For the other component you need to see a course advisor from the relevant faculty.
A double degree allows you to study for two degrees at the same time. You will graduate with two different bachelor degrees, giving you more career flexibility and opportunities.
Each double degree has one course code and one of the degree faculties is appointed as the managing faculty. Click on link to table to show the webpage.
The Faculty of Science is the managing faculty for some, but not all, double degrees that incorporate science.
For all administrative matters you need to see the managing faculty for advice.
For all course advice and unit selection regarding the science component please come to Science Student Services.
One third – science major (more detail to follow)
One third – core science requirements (includes compulsory level one maths/stats unit and level two Scientific practice and communication unit)
One third – electives – can be science or non-science – Opportunity to broaden your knowledge in science. Can use for second major in science or extended major in science or to complete non-science major or electives
Arts used as an example
Generally speaking, the equivalent of two years of your double degree (16 units) will be dedicated to science units and the same for your other degree. (There are exceptions to this however so you will need to check the handbook for your double degree course requirements!) The handbook sets out the requirements to complete each component.
You can only take units from Science and from your other degree.
So, I’ve just talked broadly about the structure of the course, and you probably heard me talking about units.
The units are the things you study – and consist of a mix of compulsory and elective units.
Each unit has a code and name.
Explain diagram - The first digit usually but not always indicates the year level. The last digit usually but not always indicates the semester of offering (1 – semester one, 2 semester two, zero – either both semesters or in either semester). As this is just a rough indication, you must always refer to the unit description in the handbook to check when the unit is offered.
As a Bachelor of science students you have many majors to choose from.
[talk briefly re options]
BSc - 26 majors to choose from. Some are extended majors
TALK ABOUT: Structure of a major and what units to take, including any additional units to complement and strengthen knowledge are all listed in the Handbook, including recommendations at each year level
As I said, each course is made of units – compulsory ones, and ones you choose.
While the Bachelor of Science is largely flexible, there are some units you must complete to graduate.
CLICK (first boxes appear) As a minimum you must complete 6 level one science units, including two level one approved sequences and a level one maths/stats unit (if not already completed as part of a level one approved sequence).
CLICK (electives appear) – plus two electives – science or non-science
MULTIPLE CLICKS (coloured boxes appear to indicate how choice influences major decision) The choice of level-one sequences influences the choice of units at stages two and three and lay the foundation for further study in a science discipline. To ensure that the maximum choice of science majors are available at level two, it is recommended that three level-one sequences in science are completed.
Level-one approved sequences – listed in BSc handbook entry – (use hyperlink in text box to show students where to find this information)
Level one Maths/stats requirement if not already completed as a level one sequence (in the BSc course entry in the handbook)
The level one mathematics/statistics unit taken will depend on a student's mathematics background and interests – detailed in handbook. Minimum of one from a defined list of units SCI1020, STA1010, MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035) ; may choose to complete second unit in mathematics or statistics (use hyperlink in text box to show students where to find this information ) (there is a slide for this).
You must complete the mathematical/statistics requirement at stage (year) one if enrolled in a single degree, and either stage one or two if enrolling in a double degree.
How to structure your course
Full-time – choose 8 units per year – 4 each semester
Build a foundation at level one by selecting at least three level one science sequences (can select four) which build on at levels two and three
When selecting units bear in mind course requirements and structure of science major/s
Some disciplines and majors have different entry points depending on year 12 subject/s completed ie choose PHS1011 (if completed VCE Physics units 3,4) or PHS1080 (if no year 12 Physics completed)
Sample of unit selection at level one for BSc – lots of flexibility within structure to tailor course to suit your interests
You will need to look at the Handbook for all the requirements for your double degree as these vary between double degree courses.
Each course is made of units – compulsory units and units you can choose.
If your double degree requires you to complete a level one mathematics/statistics unit then the unit taken will depend on a student's mathematics background and interests – detailed in handbook and mentioned before. Minimum of one from a defined list of units; may choose to complete second unit in mathematics or statistics. Some double degrees don’t require you to complete a level one maths/stats unit under the science component as this is covered by the other component ie Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Science
This sample first year course plan covers you down the track for – physics, astrophysics, mathematics and statistics majors, and majors that require maths at level one like atmospheric science, and computational science
Note APS1010 and ASP1022 is not listed as an approved level one sequence (are science electives)
This sample first year course plan in science covers you down the track for – all biology majors; chemistry and all biomedical science majors
[Emphasise this] This can apply only to the Bachelor of Science, not Double Degrees. In double degrees you can only take units from Science and from your other degree.
Can complete science or non-science units; can use electives to complete a second major in science or extended major in science - can use for a third sequence in Science (good foundation)
Non-science electives - are restrictions on units from other Faculties – can enrol provided have met the pre-requisites
Arts – can enrol via WES if met pre-requisites; Language units may require a test.
Need written permission from Engineering if space in units - will need to go to Engineering at start of O-Week (23 Feb)
Need written permission from Business and Economics if space in their units – will need to go to Business and Economics from 2 Feb. Need to bring copy of VCE subject scores to determine if met Maths pre-reqs (VCE Methods or Specialist Maths) for Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics and Econometrics units.
Information technology – can take non computational science electives from the Faculty of Information Technology – can enrol via WES
Medicine – depends on unit – not for a BMS units – others require written permission
Law - no
Fine Arts in Caulfield – written permission if space
Use a course map to plan your course and check that your units fit within your course structure. There are course maps for double degrees.
Credit is the recognition of previous study at tertiary level that can be counted towards your course. This can reduce the number of units required to complete a course of study.
Explain what Allocate+ is and not first in basis
Once students have initially enrolled in units they can change their enrolment – not locked in but must follow course requirements and if unsure please see Science Student Services
26 Feb – more information
Head Start in Science - Find out about how Moodle works, Library & Learning Skills and the Employment & Career Development services on campus. These presentations will be followed by a Q & A session where you can ask any burning questions about your studies before semester 1 starts!
Peer Mentoring Program welcome session - Sign up for this fantastic opportunity to have a current Science student guide and support you in the first 6 weeks of your studies. Small groups of new students will be matched with a mentor during this session. This is a great program for making new friends and settling into university life.
Reassurance – if you need assistance with your unit selection, course planning and for study related matters come chat to a science course advisor. No appointment is needed.
They are there to help and are experts at helping pick your science units and working out if you have met your course requirements.
Before we have our staff present from our Schools – let’s meet some of the people that work here.
If you’ve missed anything, we’ll have it available on our Facebook page - Monash FYSCI - after this presentation and on our website.
After this presentation, please be guided by current students on hand who will show you the way to GCF (imply this is compulsory)
