FACULTY OF SCIENCE 2017 ORIENTATIONWELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

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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Dr Alison Funston

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

Haven’t completed Year 12 chemistry?

Don’t miss the Chemistry Orientation WorkshopWednesday Feb 23rd and Thursday Feb 24th: 9:00 – 11:00Lecture Theatre C1 25 Exhibition Walk.

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

CHM1011 - Chemistry ICHM1051 - 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!

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SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS

MTH1010 - Functions and their applicationsSimon Teague

MTH1020 – Analysis of ChangeDaniel Mathews

MTH1030 – Techniques for ModellingBurkard Polster

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SCI1020 - Introduction to statistical reasoningDianne Atkinson

STA1010 - Statistical methods for scienceDaniel McInnes

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS - STATISTICS

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

ASP1011 – Earth to CosmosDr Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway

PHS1031 – Physics for the living worldProf Kristian Helmerson

PHS1080 – Foundation PhysicsDr Kavan Modi

PHS1011 – Classical Physicsand relativityDr Paul Lasky

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

SCIENCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

Carmen Yan

Please 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!

SCIENCE PEER MENTORING PROGRAM

Science Transition Moodle Site

Associate Dean of Education Dr Chris Thompson provides very important information regarding getting ready for your studies in Science in his videos so please make sure you view these before the start of Week 1!

Student Learning Lounge and Science Social Spaces

http://thescapegoat.com.au

MONASH STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA)

Matilda Grey

President 2017

MONASH SCIENCE SOCIETY (MSS)

Alexander StottPresident 2017

GETTING STARTEDIN 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

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.

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 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 MONASH 101 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 CENTREHave 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 Study abroad and complementary study Academic progress advice

SCIENCE STUDENT SERVICES

Monday 9am - 4pmTuesday 11am - 4pmWednesday 9am - 4pmThursday 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.

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 Skillshttp://monash.edu/library/skills/resources/index.html

Employment and Career Developmenthttp://www.monash.edu.au/careers/

SCIENCE CAREERS EDUCATION CONSULTANT

Make 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

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 areFREEPEER TO PEERON ALL CAMPUSES

www.monash.edu/english-connect

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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

Disability Support Services also support students who are carers of a person with a disability, medical or mental health condition, or who is aged and frail.

For further information and to register:T: 03 9905 5074E: disabilitysupportservices@monash.edu

Campus life monash.edu/disability

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.edu

Phone: 03 9905 5704Web: monash.edu/disability

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

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

10 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 13 March is NOT a University Holiday. Mid semester break is from Friday 14 April (Good Friday) until

Friday 21 April inclusive. 1 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 24 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 (note this is an online process for some Schools and Departments)

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

Society of Chemistry StudentsMASS3

(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 ContactExt. 333 Security

From a mobile: 9905 3333

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 appetising 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 23 FEBRUARY Peer mentoring 10am – 12pm (you can still sign up on the Orientation ePlanner)

WHAT HAPPENS NOW …FREE BBQ LUNCH in front of the Green Chemical Futures Building at 13 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