Enrolment information 2015

1. Faculty of Science
2015 Orientation
How to Survive & Succeed in Science

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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 manual
Safety glasses / lab coat / covered shoes
Assessment “hurdles”, such as safety quizzes.

6. Workload – How much study should I be doing?
Each unit …
6 + 6 = 12hrs
Full time load = 4 units g 48 hrs/wk!

7. Success! = Time Management & Organization.
 Attend!
 Hand things in on time:
10% per day for late reports
Sick? Apply for special consideration
 Use our:
computing facilities
library
 Set aside time to revise
 Study as a group and by yourself

8. 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

9. Feedback – it’s important!

10. 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!

11. 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.

12.  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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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: 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.

16. 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/

17. 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 Programs
Let’s Chat, Peer Support and many more!

18. 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

20. 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

21. The my.monash portal

22. 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…

23. 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.

24. The my.monash portal
Click here to get
to Moodle

25. 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)

26. The my.monash portal

27. 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 February
Click on the My Allocations tab to see your timetable.
Check for clashes
Make changes only if room is available
Add activities for unallocated units
 Friday 13 March - Semester 1 on-campus enrolled units
cannot be added or changed on WES after

28. 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

29.  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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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/talent
ed-student-support-program.html

33. 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…

34. Science Student Groups
MASS3
(BSc Adv. Research,
Global Challenges &
BSc Science Scholar’s)
Chemistry Honours & Miscellaneous
Postgraduate Students

35. 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

36. How to make the most out of Orientation
Step 1. Make a plan
Create your personalised orientation schedule by visiting http://www.orientation.monash/
Step 2. Get the app
Download 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 conversation
Join 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!

37. What Happens Now …
 FREE LUNCH in front of the GCF (13 Rainforest Walk)
Hosted by the Faculty of Science and student societies
 AFTER LUNCH
2:00 – 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 week
Find 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 Science
11:15am - Peer mentoring