Faculty of Science2015 Orientation

How to Survive & Succeed in Science

Science Orientation

Opportunity to meet students and staff Learn about the Science Precinct Learn about your new educational environment:

Teaching methodsWhat we expect of youWhat you can expect from usMOODLEHelp and support networks

Teaching methods

Depending on the unit, your contact hours may consist of any of the following: Lectures Laboratory Classes Tutorials Computer labs Workshops Field Trips Online Tools

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.

Lectures, Laboratory Classes, Tutorials, Computer labs and Workshops

All start at 5 minutes past the hour, and finish 5 minutes before the hour.

eg. A 1pm lectures starts at 1:05pm, finishes at 1:55pm Most lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions will require

you to bring things along so come prepared. eg.Lecture notes (printed OR via your device)Lab manualSafety glasses / lab coat / covered shoesAssessment “hurdles”, such as safety quizzes.

Workload – How much study should I be doing?

Each unit …

6 + 6 = 12hrsFull time load = 4 units g 48 hrs/wk!

Success! = Time Management & Organization.

Attend! Hand things in on time:

10% per day for late reportsSick? Apply for special consideration

Use our:computing facilities library

Set aside time to revise Study as a group and by yourself

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 Moodle demonstration as part of Optional Session “Head

Start in Science” – Thursday 26 Feb, 9:45am Check out the Academic Orientation Online (AAO) module

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.

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 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: 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/

Also, coming soon in Sem 1 & 2…

Aussie Connect with local community groups

Workshops by students for students

These programs are FREE!

But spaces are limited...

For more info and to apply online go to

www.monash.edu/students/conversational-english/

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This is a Campus Community Division initiative, in collaboration with:

Office of the Vice-Provost (Learning and Teaching)

Conversational English ProgramsLet’s Chat, Peer Support and many more!

Disability Services

Support your success. If you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that may impact on your study contact us to register.

monash.edu/disability

Need a map? Then get the App

The Monash University App is your guide to campus maps, timetables and much more

Easy to access information directly from your smartphone or other mobile device

The my.monash portal

The my.monash portal

It is one of your primary information and communication resources.

You can use the portal to: Access your student email account View important dates Get notices about actions you need to take and details of

upcoming events in the student lifecycle See your class timetable and units Link to services such as WES and Moodle Read student news Access your Google calendar and the booking system And much more…

The my.monash portal

Important Dates

Printer balance & buy print credit. Access Library resources and see details

of the items you have on loan. Provide feedback to us. Search the Monash web and staff directory.

The my.monash portal

Click here to get to Moodle

The my.monash portal

What IS Moodle?

Moodle is the platform where you connect with each unit you are enrolled in.

Unit Guides

Lecture / Tutorial / Lab Materials

Contact Information

Discussion Forums

Gradebook

Submit assignments and complete online quizzes (not all units)

The my.monash portal

Your Timetable – Allocate+

19 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 24 FebruaryClick on the My Allocations tab to see your timetable.Check for clashesMake changes only if room is availableAdd activities for unallocated units

Friday 13 March - Semester 1 on-campus enrolled units cannot be added or changed on WES after

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

13 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.

4 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‘.

Labour Day – Monday 9 March is NOT a University Holiday. Mid semester break is from Friday 2 April (Good Friday) until Friday

10 April. Semester 1 examination timetables can be accessed via WES from

27 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

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.

Final Exam/Final Assessment tasks Complete a deferred final assessment special

consideration form and submit, together with supporting documentation, to Science Student Services OR your to Students Services in your course managing faculty in a double degree.

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

Elite athlete support program

This structured program operates on all Australian Campuses and assists you to undertake university while continuing to train and participate in sport at an elite level.

The program can assist you in many ways including: helping you balance your academic, sporting, personal

and social commitments giving you access to training facilities developing your leadership and life skills Supporting you with access to a network of helpful

contacts Special consideration

http://monash.edu/teammonash/representation/talented-student-support-program.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

MASS3

(BSc Adv. Research,Global Challenges &

BSc Science Scholar’s) Chemistry Honours & Miscellaneous Postgraduate Students

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

How to make the most out of Orientation

Step 1. Make a planCreate your personalised orientation schedule by visiting http://www.orientation.monash/

Step 2. Get the appDownload the Monash App for campus maps, course info, timetable, library, shuttle bus times, news and events on the go! Available on Apple and Android app stores

Step 3. Join the conversationJoin NewtoMonashUni2015 Facebook group to chat to other new students and ‘like” the Monash FYSCI page to keep up with the latest news in the Faculty of Science

Step 4. Prepare for study Explore the Academic Orientation online course and be prepared from day one. Visit monash.edu/orientation

Step 5: get Involved!

What Happens Now …

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

AFTER LUNCH2:00 – 3:00pm – Discover the Science Precinct Race (registration closed, however we have room for a few last minute walkups)Meet at 16 Rainforest Walk, Lecture Theatre S3.

MSA Festival – all weekFind out more about Clubs and Societies at Monash

OPTIONAL - THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY(you can still sign up on the Orientation ePlanner)9:45am - Head start in Science11:15am - Peer mentoring