Faculty of Science2016 Orientation

Welcome to the Faculty of Science

Professor Scott O’NeillDean of ScienceProgram Leader, Eliminate Dengue

BIO1011 Biology IDr Richard Burke

Pracs and lectures start week 1

Please read the unit guide

Check Moodle for announcements, links and useful information

CHM1011 - Chemistry ICHM1051 - Advanced Chemistry IDr Alison Funston

All Lectures/Workshops & Labs: Week 1Tutorials: Week 2

Haven’t completed Year 12 chemistry?

Don’t miss the Chemistry Orientation WorkshopThursday Feb 25th and Friday Feb 26th: 1:00 – 3:00Lecture Theatre C1 25 Exhibition Walk.

(Different material is covered each day so attend both days)

EAE1011 – Earth Atmosphere and EnvironmentMs Marion Anderson

All Lectures & Labs: Week 1- please attend your Allocated prac class.

Unit Guide on website has more details- please read it!

MTH1010 - Functions and their applicationsJohn McCloughan

MTH1020 – Analysis of ChangeDaniel Mathews

MTH1030 – Techniques for ModellingBurkard Polster

SCI1020 - Introduction to statistical reasoningDianne Atkinson

STA1010 - Statistical methods for scienceJonathan Keith

ASP1010 – Earth to CosmosDr Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway

PHS1031 – Physics for the living worldProf Kristian Helmerson

PHS1080 – Foundation PhysicsDr Kavan Modi

PHS1011 – Classical Physicsand relativityDr Eric Thrane

Carmen YanScience Student Experience Coordinator

Science Peer Mentoring ProgramPlease sign up for this program online via your e-planner. The official start/welcome to the program is this Thursday at 10:00am where you will be matched with your mentors!

Student Learning Lounge Science Social Spaces

Science Transition Moodle Site

Sign up through Monash Uni Science Facebook page or go to http://www.scapegoat.com.au

Run by students for

science students

Keep up to date with all the latest in science news/events from

Monash and around the world

Jokes, competitions,

opinion pieces & other fun

miscellany

Monash Student Association (MSA)

Abigail StapletonPresident 2016

Monash Science Society (MSS)

Science Orientation

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

Getting Started – The Unit Guide The first thing you should do is

download your Unit Guides from MOODLE.Assessment requirementsBooklistsCourse materialsLecturer’s DetailsWhat type of classes?Special consideration.

This document should have everything you need to get started and succeed.

Examples of how every mark counts!

MINIQUIZZ Prac 1 Prac2 POSTER PRAC EXAM THEORY FINALMQ1 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 5222 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 5018 16.6 15.01 6.7 15.00 77.5 46.90 57.41 5028 14 19 16 23 24 29.73 72.93 48.3 80.0 33.75 49.38 5014 10 7 19 25.14 50.8 62.50 62.5 27.53 60.41 5018 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 4814 8 20 20.02 52.50 65.0 33.70 58.67 4716 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 4516 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 4016 12 18 13 16 29.2 47.85 55.0 30.49 50.21 40

Feedback – it’s important!

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!

Get ready!

1. Log into MOODLE and look around. Access Moodle via my.monash Check out the Achieving Success at Monash module

2. Read your Unit Guides3. Identify your Unit Coordinator4. 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.

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

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

Science Student Services Enrolment and re-enrolment Course advice & unit selection Credit for previous learning Admissions (direct/transfers) Intermission Special Consideration and deferred final assessment

applications Advice or referral regarding Allocate+ issues Study abroad and complementary study Academic progress advice

Science Student ServicesMonday 9am - 4pmTuesday 11am - 4pmWednesday 9am - 4pmThursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm

Location: 19 Rainforest Walk(cnr of Rainforest Walk and College Walk) Email Enquiries: sci-enquiries@monash.edu (you must use your Monash email address and include your

Monash ID) Phone: 9905 4604 Students in double degrees will also need to seek course advice

from their other faculty.

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/index.html Employment and Career Development http://www.monash.edu.au/careers/

SCIENCE CAREERS CONSULTANTMake an appointment with Lisa Happell, our very own careers

advisor!

Link: https://careergateway.monash.edu.au

• 30 minute career appointments

• Interests, pathways, inspiration, skills, direction

• Tools & Techniques provided

• Tailored service

• Follow up emails

• Working in partnership

Do you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that impacts on your study?

Disability Support Services provides a range of services for registered students including:

• Notetakers and Auslan interpreters• Readings in alternative formats• Adaptive equipment and software• Alternative arrangements for exams

For further information and details about how to register:Email: disabilityservices@monash.eduPhone: 03 9905 5704Web: monash.edu/disability

Your Timetable – Allocate+

18 February – 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.

Tuesday 23 FebruaryClick on the My Allocations tab to see your timetable.Check for clashesMake changes only if room is availableAdd activities for unallocated units

Your Timetable – Allocate+Lecture Clash? Options:

change your unitsaccept 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

11 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 14 March is NOT a University Holiday. Mid semester break is from Friday 25 March (Good Friday) until

Friday 1 April inclusive. 2 May – 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 ‘fail’.

Semester 1 examination timetables can be accessed via WES from 25 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

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

Final Exam/Final Assessment tasksComplete a deferred final assessment special consideration form and submit, together with supporting documentation online.

http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html

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…

Science Student Groups

Chemistry Honours & Miscellaneous Postgraduate Students

MASS3

(BSc Adv. Research,Global Challenges &

BSc Science Scholar’s)

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESEvacuation 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

What Happens Now …

FREE LUNCH in front of the GCF (13 Rainforest Walk) Hosted by the Faculty of Science and student societies

MSA Carnival – all week Find out more about Clubs and Societies at Monash

OPTIONAL - THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY Peer mentoring 10am – 12pm (you can still sign up on the Orientation ePlanner)