1. 1. Youve opened the door to a world of possibilities. Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
2. 2. Science at Monash is transforming NEW COURSES NEW FACILITIES NEW TEACHING & LEARNING APPROACHES
3. 3. Relax all the information you need is right here
4. 4. So what do you need to know?
5. 5. There are tools available to help you www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/
6. 6. The fountain of all truth Hot tip! When in doubt, visit the Science Student Services team at 19 Rainforest Walk
7. 7. Terminology Units: Subjects building blocks of the course Credit points: Science units = 6 credit points Levels: Generally years, i.e.: one, two, three, four Major: Approved combination of 8 science units in the same, or closely-related, discipline over 3 years Minor: Approved combination of 4 science units in the same, or a closely-related, discipline over two years Extended major: Approved combination of at least 12 science units in the same, or closely-related, discipline over 3 years Sequences: A defined collection of units Course Rules to reach graduation requirements:
8. 8. The Bachelor of Science structure SCIENCE ELECTIVES Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
9. 9. Understanding units MTH1020 Department/School (Mathematical Sciences) Year level (one) 0 means the unit is available either semester Department/School (Chemistry) Year level (one) One means the unit is available in semester one MTH 10 11CHM 10 20 CHM1011
10. 10. Applied mathematics Atmospheric science Biochemistry Chemistry Computational science Immunology Developmental biology Physiology Pure Mathematics Mathematics Ecology and conservation biology Plant sciences Physics Materials science Financial and insurance mathematics (extended) Environmental science (extended) Human pathology Geosciences Mathematical statistics Psychology Microbiology Pharmacology Genetics Geographical science What majors you can choose Astrophysics Zoology
11. 11. Choosing your units Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Maths/ stats unit Level 1 science unit Core unit Science unit Science sequence/ unit or Elective
12. 12. Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Maths / stats unit Level 1 unit (science) Science sequence/unit or elective Science sequence/unit or elective How your first year could look Year 1 BIO1011 BIO1022 CHM1011/ CHM1051 CHM1022/ CHM1052 SCI1020/STA1010 ATS1301 ESC1011/ elective ESC1022/ elective
13. 13. Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Level 1 unit Maths / stats unit Level 1 unit (science) Science sequence/unit or elective Science sequence/unit or elective How your first year could look Year 1 PHS1011/ PHS1080 PHS1022 MTH1020 MTH1030 FIT1029 FIT1040 ASP1010/ elective ASP1022/ elective
14. 14. Electives! You can choose non-science electives from: Arts Engineering and Business & Economics (written permission required) Information technology Medicine (some units) Fine Arts (Caulfield) (written permission required)
15. 15. Course maps to help you plan There are tools available on the Managing your studies page which can help you make decisions about your course map: www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/
16. 16. What next?
17. 17. Come and see us after this session Now After this session, visit the GCF building and talk to academics about science units and majors Enrolment day Visit Monash Connect to finalise your enrolment and get your student ID card We recommend you visit Science Student Services to get your science unit selection checked prior to visiting Monash Connect.
18. 18. Thenget online 3. Use the Web Enrolment System (WES) to enrol online in the eight first year units (or less, if part time) four in each semester 2. Complete steps 1-5 of the online enrolment process before you come back on enrolment day specified in your letter of offer 1. To plan your course and choose your units please see: http://monash.edu.au/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/ (Here you will find a course map for the BSc and example first-year study plans)
19. 19. And then Use Allocate+ to enter your timetable preferences by 5pm Thursday 19 February You can change your enrolment in units via WES can add new units until the end of the second week of semester Attend O-Week (w/c 23 February)
20. 20. Science Orientation activities Monday 23 February 2015 10.30am to 2pm: Official campus welcome and Faculty orientation compulsory, Robert Blackwood Hall, 49 Scenic Boulevard, Clayton 2-3pm: Discover the Science precinct social activities optional - attendance recommended- 16 Rainforest Walk, lecture theatre S3 Thursday 26 February 2015 optional - attendance recommended- 16 Rainforest Walk, S3 Lecture Theatre, Clayton 9.45am: Head Start in Science 11.15am: Peer Mentoring Program welcome session Sign up for your activities via the ePlanner: https://eplanner.adm.monash.edu.au/eorientation/
21. 21. Extra info: do you have credit? Credit is the recognition of previous study at tertiary level that can be counted towards your course. This can reduce the number of units required to complete a course of study. Complete the credit application form - http://monash.edu/science/future/courses/study-options/credit/index.html
22. 22. And when you need help, chat to one of our friendly course advisors at Science Student Services, 19 Rainforest Walk (Corner of College Walk)
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24. 24. Our people Insert video http://youtu.be/nRlhVCTCCWo?list=PL43_xv9rfcDSPfyGhJ_FYz VDWB-IazLvs For more stories, visit monash.edu/science-stories
25. 25. Meet our Schools Biological Sciences Chemistry Earth Atmosphere and Environment Mathematical Sciences Physics and Astronomy
26. 26. Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
27. 27. Research across a broad range of areas Biosecurity Global Change & Conservation Cellular & Developmental Genetics Evolutionary Biology Disease Control & Genetics Ecology
28. 28. A broad range of careers
29. 29. Chemistry Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
30. 30. Welcome to Green Chemical Futures
31. 31. What role does chemistry play in our professional lives as Scientists?
32. 32. Earth Atmosphere and Environment Marion Anderson Enrolment 2015
33. 33. You want to save the world? Well show you how it works Atmospheric Science Geographical Science Geosciences
34. 34. Atmospheric Science: MON1001, MTH1030 Geographical Science: ATS1310, ATS1301, ATS1309 (MON1001) Geoscience: ESC1011, ESC1022
35. 35. Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
36. 36. Why study mathematical sciences? Do as much mathematics and statistics as you can in your degrees these skills will empower your professional lives. Sir Gustav Nossal
37. 37. Where will mathematics and statistics take you?
38. 38. Physics and Astronomy Bachelor of Science Enrolment 2015
39. 39. Leading research in physics and astronomy Meet our some of our Physics researchers at monash.edu/science-stories
40. 40. A world of opportunity in Physics and Astronomy Scientific journalism Fluid dynamics Statistical physics Research and development Diagnostics Legal studies; patents Industrial physics Patient wellbeing Biophysics Thermodynamics Nuclear physics Mathematical physics Medical imaging and radiography Physics Quantum mechanics Measurement theory Technology Astrophysics Condensed matter physics and chemical physics Electricity and magnetism Economic physics Relativity Computational physics
41. 41. Other areas teaching science units and majors Biomedical sciences Psychology Computational science
42. 42. And finallyonce youre enrolled, enjoy the rest of your holiday and see you at O-week!