The document is an orientation guide for new students at Monash University's Faculty of Science, detailing the faculty's reputation, facilities, and course offerings. It includes information on research strengths, student support services, and important administrative processes for a successful transition into university life. Additionally, it provides an overview of available resources, events, and key dates for the academic year.

1. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
2018 ORIENTATION
WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

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Welcome!
• Monash Science is a premier science
faculty with an outstanding national and
international reputation for teaching and
research.

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We have invested over $200 million to transform the
Clayton-based Science Faculty into one of the leading
science precincts in the Southern hemisphere.
Facility highlights include:
• Hutton-Westfold Observatory
• Monash Micro Imaging
• Jock Marshall Reserve
• Green Chemical Futures
• New Horizons Centre
• Monash Earth Sciences Garden
State-of-the-art facilities
Take a virtual tour of the Monash Science precinct.

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Science Faculty Size
Total Faculty Australian
student enrolments:
• Undergraduate &
Postgraduate – 6500
• Higher degree by
research – 540
Total staff (FTE)
in 2017:
• Academic – 292
• Professional – 136

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Courses
We offer succinct and specialised courses at the
undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Bachelor of Science (Single & Double Degree options)
• Bachelor of Science Advance – Research (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Honours),
Master’s degrees in:
• Financial Mathematics
• Environment and Sustainability
• Mathematics
• Science
We also offer:
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Science
• Master of Philosophy
• Master of Science
(Research)

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The Faculty is home to approximately 6500 students
across the Clayton campus and Monash Malaysia, and is
made up of six schools and a number of research centres.
Our Schools
• School of Biological Sciences (Clayton)
• School of Chemistry (Clayton)
• School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
(Clayton)
• School of Mathematical Sciences (Clayton)
• School of Physics and Astronomy (Clayton)
• School of Science (Malaysia).

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Research strengths
• Energy and materials (CHEM, EAE, PHYS, BIO)
• Genetics, genomics and health (BIO, MATHS, SOS)
• Environmental change and adaptation (BIO,
EAE,CHEM,SOS)
• Evolution of the Earth and Universe (EAE, PHYS, BIO)
• Solutions for a big data world (MATHS, PHYS, BIO)
• Synthesis for function (CHEM, SOS)
• Mathematical networks, space, and symmetry (MATHS)
• New ways of seeing and understanding the world
(PHYSICS, CHEM, MATHS, EAE, BIO)

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Science and Knowledge
 Science in practice
– We have a model/theory of how something in nature works
– The model makes a prediction of some quantity which we can observe in nature
– We make an observation and compare the result to the prediction
– The observation will have limited accuracy/precision
 There is no Truth!
– Our theories are only valid to the level at which the predictions they make are
verifiable.
– Understanding how well we measure the agreement between a prediction and a
measurement tells us at what level we can believe the predictions of our theory.

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How to succeed in your Science degree
Understand “Why?”
Challenge yourself (and your lecturers!)

11. FIRST YEAR UNIT
COORDINATORS

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BIO1011 Biology I
Dr Richard Burke
Pracs and lectures start week 1
Please read the unit guide
Check Moodle for announcements, links and useful information

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Associate Professor Bayden Wood
All Lectures/Workshops & Labs: Week 1
Tutorials: Week 2
Haven’t completed Year 12 chemistry?
Don’t miss the Chemistry Orientation Lectures
Wednesday Feb 21 and Thursday Feb 22: 1:30 – 3:30PM
Lecture Theatre C1 25 Exhibition Walk.
(Different material is covered each day so attend both days)
CHM1011 - Chemistry I
CHM1051 - Advanced Chemistry I

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EAE1011 – EARTH ATMOSPHERE AND ENVIRONMENT
Ms Marion Anderson
All Lectures & Labs: Week 1
- please attend your Allocated prac class.
Unit Guide on website has more details
- please read it!
https://unitguidemanager.monash.edu/search

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SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS
MTH1010 - Functions and their applications
Simon Teague
MTH1020 – Analysis of Change
Andy Hammerlindl
MTH1030 – Techniques for Modelling
Burkard Polster

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SCI1020 - Introduction to statistical reasoning
Dianne Atkinson
STA1010 - Statistical methods for science
Associate Professor Jonathan Keith
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS - STATISTICS

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
ASP1010 – Earth to Cosmos
Dr Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway
PHS1031 – Physics for the
living world
Prof Kristian Helmerson
PHS1001 – Foundation
Physics
Dr Kavan Modi
PHS1011 – Classical Physics
and relativity
Dr Paul Lasky

18. STUDENT EXPERIENCE

19. SCIENCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Carmen Yan

20. MONASH
Science

21. Taryn Clydesdale
Science Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator

22. Aidan Matthews
Science Peer Mentoring Program Community Consultant

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WHAT IS THE PEER MENTORING PROGRAM?
▪ The Peer Mentoring Program assists new students in their
transition into university life.
▪ If you wish to join the program select the Science Peer
Mentoring Program Welcome activity in your e-planner

24. STUDENT LEARNING LOUNGE AND
SCIENCE SOCIAL SPACES

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SCAPEGOAT - A SCIENCE STUDENT RUN BLOG
● Student submissions are encouraged &
rewarded!
● Keep updated with Monash & Science
events through our site & newsletter
○ All 1st years are automatically
subscribed :)
● Find out about career opportunities
● Book a meeting room for private study
with friends or group mates
Visit us at: https://thescapegoat.com.au/

26. MONASH SCIENCE SOCIETY (MSS)
KATIE POWER
President 2018

27. GETTING STARTED
IN SCIENCE

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 Opportunity to meet students and staff
 Learn about the Science Precinct
 Learn about your new educational environment:
 Teaching methods
 What we expect of you
 What you can expect from us
 MOODLE
 Help and support networks
SCIENCE ORIENTATION

29. GET READY!
1. Log into MOODLE via my.monash and look around.
2. Read your Unit Guides
3. Identify your Unit Coordinator
4. Lock down your timetable & class locations (Allocate+)
5. Get your textbooks/lab coats/safety glasses etc.
6. Try to meet a few people this week. Great to have a
support network.

30. SCIENCE TRANSITION MOODLE SITE
Getting ready for
university guide
by Monash
Science Student,
Mary Ensabella.

31. GETTING STARTED – THE UNIT GUIDE
 The first thing you should do is
download your Unit Guides from
MOODLE.
 Assessment requirements
 Booklists
 Course materials
 Lecturer’s Details
 What type of classes?
 Special consideration.
 This document should have
everything you need to get
started and succeed.

32. EXAMPLES OF HOW EVERY MARK COUNTS!
MINIQUIZZ Prac 1 Prac2 POSTER PRAC EXAM THEORY FINAL
MQ1 MQ2 MQ3 MQ4 MQ5 MQ6 MQ7 {7%} {6.5%} {6.5%} {20%} {25%} {35%} {%}
30 10 25 20 16 28 27.87 74.47 58.3 57.5 41.56 59.86 52
22 14 16 13 18 25.2 50.47 70.0 65.0 49.36 51.59 51
12 25 11 17 31.01 90.8 87.50 30.0 51.70 50.84 50
18 16.6 15.01 6.7 15.00 77.5 46.90 57.41 50
28 14 19 16 23 24 29.73 72.93 48.3 80.0 33.75 49.38 50
14 10 7 19 25.14 50.8 62.50 62.5 27.53 60.41 50
18 9 12 12 23.07 35.14 50.0 65.00 55.0 28.52 55.63 48
22 9.82 70.0 42.88 64.17 48
14 8 20 20.02 52.50 65.0 33.70 58.67 47
16 22 18 10 20 16 47.80 64.2 60.0 42.50 41.95 45
17 11 16 22.10 26.7 72.50 52.5 25.96 56.09 45
16 10 12 15 14 24.13 43.42 62.50 70.0 27.85 49.64 45
8 18 25 15 11.73 38.21 72.5 29.97 43.61 40
16 12 18 13 16 29.2 47.85 55.0 30.49 50.21 40

33. FEEDBACK – IT’S IMPORTANT!

34. PASS (BIO1011 & CHM1011 ONLY)
 PASS = Peer Assisted Study Scheme
 2nd / 3rd year students as mentors
 Voluntary – Sign up via Allocate.
 Free!
 Good alternative to private tutoring.
 Great support network
 Ask questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your
lecturer!

35.  Administrative Services
 ID cards, fees, graduations, exams,
 scholarships, parking, transport concession,
 official letters and transcripts.
 International Student Support
 Visa advice, eCOE and residency changes.
 Financial Assistance
 Loans and Advice.
 Accommodation Services
 On and Off Campus Accommodation.
MONASH CONNECT – IN THE CAMPUS CENTRE

36. MONASH CONNECT – IN THE CAMPUS CENTRE
Have a question?
 Search ask.monash for frequently
asked questions 24/7 or submit an
enquiry.
 Access this through your my.monash
portal:
https://my.monash.edu.au/askmonash/
 Call on 1800 666 274 (9am - 5pm Mon to
Fri)
 Visit Monash Connect on your campus

37. SCIENCE STUDENT SERVICES
 Enrolment and re-enrolment
 Course advice & unit selection
 Credit for previous learning
 Admissions (direct/transfers)
 Intermission
 Study abroad and complementary study
 Academic progress advice

38. SCIENCE STUDENT SERVICES
Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Location: 19 Rainforest Walk
(cnr of Rainforest Walk and College Walk)
 Email Enquiries: https://my.monash.edu.au/askmonash/
 Phone: 1800 666 274
 Students in double degrees will also need to seek
course advice from their other faculty.

39. OTHER SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE
 Student Life & Support Services
 http://www.monash.edu.au/students/support
 Counselling & Mental Health
 Mindfulness, SMART and other support programs
 Campus Health Service
 Social Justice Unit – Disability and Equity
 Library & Learning Skills
http://monash.edu/library/skills/resources
 Career Connect and Volunteering at Monash
http://www.monash.edu/careers/

40. LIBRARY & LEARNING SKILLS

41. CAREERS CONNECT
Have a chat with a careers consultant!
https://www.monash.edu/career-connect/jobs/plan/consultants
Drop Ins and 20 minute appointments are available
Topics you may want to discuss with a career consultant may include:
• the type of work that would suit you
• what you can do now to develop your career
• jobs you can do with your degree
• enhancing your job search strategy
• how to improve your employability
• should you disclose your disability when applying for a job?
• developing your leadership skills
• volunteering
• work rights.

42. Let’s Chat
• Start speaking confidently
• Fun classes ran by student-facilitators
• Learn through games and make friends
• Register online –registration opens in
early February
Peer Support
• Help with your academic English
grammar
• Drop in sessions Monday – Friday in
Clayton libraries (RLS Points)
• Facilitated by your peers, one on one
ENGLISH CONNECT
Develop your language for success
• Polish Up Your Grammar
Grammar workshops
Register online
• Accent with Confidence
Pronunciation and public
speaking course
Register online
All programs are
FREE
PEER TO PEER
ON ALL CAMPUSES
www.monash.edu/english-connect

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Do you have (or are you the carer for a person with) a disability, medical or
mental health condition? Does this impact on your study?
Disability Support Services provides a range of services for registered students including:
 General flexibility with attendance requirements and assignment deadlines.
 Alternative arrangements for exams and class tests
 Readings in alternative formats
 Adaptive equipment and software
 Note takers and Auslan interpreters
For further information and details about how to register:
T: 03 9905 5704
E: disabilitysupportservices@monash.edu
monash.edu/disability
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

45. YOUR TIMETABLE – ALLOCATE+
 You should have already entered your preferred class
activity times for your Sem 1 units.
 System sort
Allocate+ closes and sorts, to give as many students as
possible a clash-free timetable.
 Click on the My Allocations tab to see your timetable.
 Check for clashes
 Click on ‘help’ on Allocate + if you need assistance
(note that student services cannot assist directly)
 Make changes only if room is available
 Add activities for unallocated units

46. YOUR TIMETABLE – ALLOCATE+
Lecture Clash? Options:
change your units
accept the clash and catch-up online.
Seek advice from Course advisers at the Faculty office
If you accept a clash then you must take responsibility for
this & know that it is not grounds for any special
consideration.
Clashes with other commitments such as work? The
timetable officer will not move your allocation based on work
commitments.
Allocate+ Support: Check ask.monash FAQ’s before
sending a online help request to an Allocate+ administrator:
http://monash.edu/timetables/allocate/fix-problems.html

47.  9 March – Last day to add or change Semester 1 on-campus units.
 31 March – CENSUS DATE - Last day to discontinue Semester 1 units
without Withdrawn on academic record and without incurring fees.
 Labour Day – Monday 12 March is NOT a University Holiday.
 Mid semester break is from Friday 30 March (Good Friday) until Friday
06 April inclusive.
 30 April – Last day to discontinue Semester 1 units with ‘withdrawn'
showing on your academic record. Semester 1 units discontinued after this
date will show as a ‘withdrawn fail’.
 Semester 1 examination timetables can be accessed via WES from 23
April
 At the end of semester you will have a “SWOT VAC” period of one week
and then exams are scheduled over three weeks.
IMPORTANT DATES

48. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
 You can make a request for special consideration if you are unable to meet
assessment deadlines due to issues such as ill health, family emergencies
etc.
 During-semester:
complete an in-semester special consideration form and submit,
together with supporting documentation (e.g. original or certified hardcopy
medical certificate) to your Unit coordinator(s) within 48 hours (note this is
an online process for some Schools and Departments)
 Final Exam/Final Assessment tasks
Complete a deferred final assessment special consideration form and
submit, together with supporting documentation online.
http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html

49. UNPAID FEES
If you do not pay your fees (e.g. Student Amenities and
Services Fee (SSAF), Unit fees (if not deferring to HECS-
HELP/SA-HELP), Library fines and so on, you will lose
access to:
 The ‘my.monash’ portal
 Moodle
 The library catalogue and databases
 The web via the Monash system
Even after you’ve paid these, there may be a delay of up to
4 working days to restore your access…

50. SCIENCE STUDENT GROUPS
Society of Chemistry Students
MASS3
(BSc Adv. Research,
Global Challenges &
BSc Science Scholar’s)

51. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Evacuation
 Alert tone (Beep, Beep) - Prepare to evacuate
 Evacuate tone (Whooping) - Evacuate the building
 Leave via nearest safe exit ( as directed by wardens)
 Walk - Do not run
 Do not use a lift
Emergency Contact
Ext. 333 Security
From a mobile: 9905 3333

52. EVENTS THIS WEEK
 Wominjeka Monash – Tuesday (tomorrow) 3-6pm
The event will provide students with a chance to relax
and meet new people from other faculties. A selection of
food trucks will be on site offering special O-Week meal
deals! Entry is FREE so spread the word and get down to
Campus Park at 3pm.
 MSA Carnival – all week
Find out more about Clubs and Societies at Monash
 OPTIONAL – THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Peer mentoring 10am – 12pm
(you can still sign up on the Orientation ePlanner)

53. WHAT HAPPENS NOW …
FREE BBQ LUNCH in Science Precinct at 14 Rainforest Walk.
Hosted by the Faculty of Science and Science Student Societies
Please stop by the
barbeque hosted
by the Biological
Science Society if
you have special
dietary
requirements