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- 1. You’ve opened the door to a world of possibilities…. Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
- 2. Science at Monash is transforming NEW COURSES NEW FACILITIES NEW TEACHING & LEARNING APPROACHES
- 4. Relax – all the information you need is right here…
- 5. So… what do you need to know?
- 6. There are tools available to help you www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/
- 7. The fountain of all truth Hot tip! When in doubt, 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 4 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. The Bachelor of Science structure SCIENCE ELECTIVES Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
- 10. Understanding units MTH1020 Department/School (Mathematical Sciences) Year level (one) 0 means the unit is available either semester Department/School (Chemistry) Year level (one) One means the unit is available in semester one MTH 10 11CHM 10 20 CHM1011
- 11. Applied mathematics Atmospheric science Biochemistry Chemistry Computational science Immunology Developmental biology Physiology Pure Mathematics Mathematics Ecology and conservation biology Plant sciences Physics Materials science Financial and insurance mathematics (extended) Environmental science (extended) Human pathology Geosciences Mathematical statistics Psychology Microbiology Pharmacology Genetics Geographical science What majors you can choose Astrophysics Zoology
- 12. Choosing your units 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
- 13. 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 Year 1 BIO1011 BIO1022 CHM1011/ CHM1051 CHM1022/ CHM1052 SCI1020/STA1010 ATS1301 ESC1011/ elective ESC1022/ elective
- 14. 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 Year 1 PHS1011/ PHS1080 PHS1022 MTH1020 MTH1030 FIT1029 FIT1040 ASP1010/ elective ASP1022/ elective
- 15. Electives! 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)
- 16. 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/
- 17. What next?
- 18. Come and see us after this session… Now • After this session, visit the GCF building and talk to academics about science units and majors Enrolment day • 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.
- 19. Then…get online 3. Use the Web Enrolment System (WES) to enrol online in the eight first year units (or less, if part time) – four in each semester 2. Complete steps 1-5 of the online enrolment process before you come back on enrolment day specified in your letter of offer 1. To plan your course and choose your units please see: http://monash.edu.au/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/ (Here you will find a course map for the BSc and example first-year study plans)
- 20. 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)
- 21. Science Orientation activities Monday 23 February 2015 10.30am to 2pm: Official campus welcome and Faculty orientation – 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 Sign up for your activities via the ePlanner: https://eplanner.adm.monash.edu.au/eorientation/
- 22. Extra info: do you have credit? • 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. Complete the credit application form - http://monash.edu/science/future/courses/study-options/credit/index.html
- 23. And when you need help, chat to one of our friendly course advisors at Science Student Services, 19 Rainforest Walk (Corner of College Walk)
- 24. Join us on Facebook Facebook.com/MonashFYSCI
- 25. Our people… Insert video… http://youtu.be/nRlhVCTCCWo?list=PL43_xv9rfcDSPfyGhJ_FYz VDWB-IazLvs For more stories, visit monash.edu/science-stories
- 26. Meet our Schools… • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Earth Atmosphere and Environment • Mathematical Sciences • Physics and Astronomy
- 27. Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
- 28. Research across a broad range of areas Biosecurity Global Change & Conservation Cellular & Developmental Genetics Evolutionary Biology Disease Control & Genetics Ecology
- 29. A broad range of careers
- 31. Welcome to Green Chemical Futures
- 32. What role does chemistry play in our professional lives as Scientists?
- 33. Earth Atmosphere and Environment Marion Anderson Enrolment 2015
- 34. You want to save the world? We’ll show you how it works… • Atmospheric Science • Geographical Science • Geosciences
- 35. Atmospheric Science: MON1001, MTH1030 Geographical Science: ATS1310, ATS1301, ATS1309 (MON1001) Geoscience: ESC1011, ESC1022
- 36. Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
- 37. Why study mathematical sciences? Do as much mathematics and statistics as you can in your degrees – these skills will empower your professional lives.” Sir Gustav Nossal
- 38. Where will mathematics and statistics take you?
- 39. Physics and Astronomy Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
- 40. Leading research in physics and astronomy Meet our some of our Physics researchers at monash.edu/science-stories
- 41. A world of opportunity in Physics and Astronomy Scientific journalism Fluid dynamics Statistical physics Research and development Diagnostics Legal studies; patents Industrial physics Patient wellbeing Biophysics Thermodynamics Nuclear physics Mathematical physics Medical imaging and radiography Physics Quantum mechanics Measurement theory Technology Astrophysics Condensed matter physics and chemical physics Electricity and magnetism Economic physics Relativity Computational physics
- 42. Other areas teaching science units and majors… • Biomedical sciences • Psychology • Computational science
- 43. And finally…once you’re enrolled, enjoy the rest of your holiday and see you at O-week!
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- Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. And…congratulations, I know you’ve worked hard to get to this point, and now is the time to be excited. You deserve it.
- [anything else you wish to include around ‘you’ve made the right choice’... - We recommend talking about the new facilities completed Interesting research underway Student only spaces (learning lounge etc) Unique approaches to teaching (e.g. PACE) On hand career advisor …etc Enrolment is just the final step to securing your next adventure. [include more info about why enrolment important and what they should be thinking about]
- Right now….some of you might be feeling a little like this….
- …but I hope by the end of this presentation, you’ll be feeling more like this… 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 a quick guide to make sure you’re enroled 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.
- So there is your source of all knowledge – The Handbook. It sets out the requirements for your course, course planning information, terminology and units offered. Look at course requirements and need to complete all of these in order to graduate – make sure you tick them all off at the end of your course When in doubt, visit the student services team at 19 Rainforest Walk.
- 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
- 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 free choice 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 ) 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
- This sample first year course plan covers you down the track for – all biology majors; chemistry; all biomedical science majors and geosciences. ATS1301 is just an example of a science elective – it could be PSY1022 or MON1001 or BIO1042
- 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)
- [Emphasise this] 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 and Business and Economics – if space in 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
- NOW: Grab a free ice cream while you’re at GCF – explain why they might want to speak with the people who will be teaching you David - please emphasise for students to visit GCF building after the talk
- 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 or me
- 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.
- Bring the form with outlines of subjects you have studied and a certified copy of your academic transcripts to Science Student Services on your enrolment day before you go to Monash Connect If you are applying for a lot of credit you must enrol in 2 units via WES until your application has been approved and then you can change your enrolment
- 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.
- Remind students that the presentation will be available from the Facebook page
- Before we have our staff present from our Schools – let’s meet some of the people that work here. Should the video not work, click on the hyperlink monash.edu/science-stories (will take you directly to the video)
- Mathematics and statistics provide the language in which all other sciences (as well as engineering, IT and business) can be described or measured.
- Mathematics and statistics will help you to: Think logically and clearly; Apply a broad range of problem-solving strategies; Use data and other quantitative information effectively across a range of scientific and technical disciplines; Understand our world and universe; Analyse, model and improve systems; Study the beauty and perfection of theory in nature and the sciences; Gain a good starting salary; Find satisfying employment in the banking, finance and insurance industries, in IT, in biostatistics, in traffic and transport, in education, at organisations such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO and DSTO, and much more beyond … see http://careers.amsi.org.au/ .
- Welcome students Introduce (briefly only) new school and the interesting research and people that work here and will teach students. Remember, students don’t identify at this stage with our institutional structure…plus they are new students, so, as far as they are concerned the School has always been the School of Physics and Astronomy.
- Show some pictures of active research areas and topics within the School
- Describe various physics disciplines and hint at what modern careers these relate to Advertise the Physics major and briefly mention the required sequence of units Finish with a short description of all level 1 units on offer from the School
- It is important that you also know that Psychology, computational science and the biomedical sciences can be studied through Science. Please speak to the representatives for these areas at GCF after this presentation
- 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)