How to Survive and Succeed in Science

1. 2013 ORIENTATION FACULTY OF SCIENCE How to Survive and Succeed in Science

2. Science Orientation • Opportunity to meet people 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 • Computer environment • Help and support networks

3. Say hi!! • Say “Hi” to the students sitting beside, in front and behind you

4. Teaching methods • Lectures • Laboratory Classes • Tutorials • Computer labs • Workshops • Field Trips…

5. Lectures, Laboratory Classes, Tutorials, Computer labs and Workshops • All start at 5 minutes past the hour, and finish 5 minutes before the hour. • Timetables give the hour for convenience! • No texting, iPhones, iPods, MP3 players in lectures! • Laptops are to be used for lecture purposes only…not to view images, videos etc….

6. Workload • For each unit you are enrolled in the average workload is: • 6 hours on campus + 6 hours off campus • 12 hours of work for each unit • Full time load = 4 units g 48 hours of work per week! • Plan to use your breaks between lectures • Plan to take time off away from study • Plan ahead for essays and exams

7. How to succeed • Attend lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, etc. • Hand things in on time (-10% per day for late reports etc. without a special consideration form) • Ask for help before it is too late • Know how to use the computing facilities • Learn how to use the library • Set aside time to revise • Study as a group and by yourself

8. Examples of how every mark counts!

9. Feedback – it’s important! • Tutor and demonstrator comments, essay feedback and quiz results, etc., are there to help – read them and learn from them • Talk to your lecturers, tutors / demonstrators about how to improve your work • Actively engage in the learning process

10. What you need to know to get ready for your first week • Familiarise yourself with MOODLE (more details later in this presentation) • Unit guides – on Moodle – read them this week! • Unit Coordinator • Lecturers, Tutors & demonstrators • Timetable & Class locations (Allocate+) • Textbooks/Lab coats/Safety Glasses etc.(see Unit Guide, Campus Bookshop)

11. Monash Connect 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.

12. 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 us on 9902 6011 (9am - 5pm Mon to Fri) • Visit Monash Connect on your campus http://www.monash.edu.au/connect/

13. Other sources of assistance • Student Life & Support Services http://www.monash.edu.au/students/support • Counselling & Mental Health • Student programs and Training • Health Services • Disability Liaison Unit • Library & Learning Skills http://monash.edu/library/skills/resources/index.html • Employment and Career Development http://www.monash.edu.au/careers/

14. Counselling and Mental Health Services • Access to free and confidential consultations with registered psychologists (male and female) on campus • Strategies for positive thinking and stress management, including relaxation and meditation http://www.monash.edu.au/counselling/

15. Student Programs and Training • Mindfulness for Academic Success – Stress reduction and attention training • SMART – study skills and academic enhancement • Free Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation sessions • Mood Surfing – Emotional regulation group program • Individual counselling sessions • Mental Health First Aid Training • safeTALK – Building a suicide alert community

16. Health Services • Information about health care options for Australian and international students (Medicare and OSHC) • University doctors or nurses (male and female) are available for a check-up or to help students in case of illness • Advice on obtaining special consideration due to disability or a medical condition • Referral to the Monash Disability Liaison Unit (DLU)

17. Do you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that impacts on your study? The Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) 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: dlu@monash.edu Phone: (03) 9905 5704 Web: www.monash.edu/equity-diversity/disability

18. Student Academic Services Staff can help you with: • Enrolment and re-enrolment • Course advice and unit selection • Credit for previous learning • Admissions (direct/transfers) • Intermission • Special Consideration and deferred final assessment forms • Advice regarding Allocate+ issues • Study abroad and complementary study • Academic progress advice

19. Faculty of Science Student Academic Services Office Location: Building 19 Room G26 Monday 9.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday 11.00am - 4.00pm Wednesday 9.00am - 4.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm Email Enquiries: sci-enquiries@monash.edu (you must use your Monash email address and include your Monash ID) Students in double degrees will also need to seek course advice from their other faculty.

20. Welcome to yourmy.monash portal eSolutions, Semester One 2013

21. my.monash homepage

22. Study and administration tab

23. Google Apps Mail Calendar Drive

24. Quick Start Guide to Moodle Updated February 2013

25. Example of a Moodle Unit Site

26. Submit an Assignment ...Click the Add submission button ...Click the Send for marking box Presentation title

27. Respond to a quiz • ...when you’ve finished the quiz you must always press the Submit all and finish button ...you must click Submit before you click Next Presentation title

28. ‘Need Help?’ page Presentation title

29. Timetable - How Allocate+ works • Thursday 21 February - Preference entry mode closes - You should have entered your preferred class activity times for your Semester 1 units by this date. • System sort - Allocate+ closes and sorts all entries, to assign activity times. The aim is to give as many students as possible a clash free timetable, which may not necessarily result in you getting your first preferences. • Tuesday 26 February - Allocation adjustment mode opens – At this time you can click on the My Allocations tab to see your timetable. You can also check for clashes and/or make changes only if room is available in the class you want. You can also add activities for unallocated units, i.e. if you amend your units after the 21 February. Note: Semester 1 enrolled units cannot be added or changed on WES after Friday 15 March.

30. Allocate+ problems • Lecture Clashes? If two or more of your lectures clash, the faculty’s advice is that you either change your units or accept the clash and obtain the online notes of missed lectures (if available) or from friends. Course advisers at the Faculty office are happy to go over your unit choices with you and assist with making necessary changes. If you accept a clash then you must take responsibility for this and know that it is not grounds for any special consideration. • Clashes with other commitments such as work? Your studies must take first priority and work commitments are not considered a suitable reason to push you into a class that is full. • HELP with Allocate+ Check the ask.monash FAQ’s before sending a request to your faculty allocate administrator via email from the following web address: https://secure.monash.edu/scsd/timetables/allocate/help/

31. Important dates • Friday 15 March –Last day to add or change Semester 1 on-campus units. • Sunday 31 March – CENSUS DATE - Last day to discontinue Semester 1 units without ‘WD Discontinued’ showing on your academic record or incurring fees. • Monday 6 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‘. http://www.monash.edu.au/students/dates/principal-dates.html

32. Other dates to note • Mon 11th March – Labour day is NOT a university holiday – normal classes • Mid semester break begins Fri 29 March (Good Friday holiday – no classes) and university starts again on Mon 8 April • Semester 1 examination timetables can be accessed via WES from Mon 29 April • At the end of semester you will have a “SWOT VAC” period of one week and then exams are scheduled over three weeks

33. Special consideration guidelines 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. • For during-semester issues that impact your studies: • complete an in-semester special consideration form and submit, together with supporting documentation (e.g.. medical certificate) to your Unit coordinator(s) within 48 hours

34. Special consideration guidelines • For end-of semester final examor other final assessment tasks: - complete a deferred final assessment special consideration form and submit, together with supporting documentation, to Student Academic Services - Faculty of Science OR your Student Services office in your course managing faculty if in a double degree. http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html Forms available online or from the Faculty Student Academic Services Office

35. 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…

36. Still need more advice/help from someone that isn’t ancient and grey? MASS 3 (BSc Adv. with Honours & BSc Science Scholar’s) Chemistry Honours & Miscellaneous Postgraduate students

37. Important Safety Rules to follow whilst on campus Follow directional signage to safe pedestrian walkways. Avoid taking shortcuts across garden beds or uneven surfaces that are potential tripping hazards. Do not enter construction sites Fencing and signs have been placed around the construction sites for the safety of students and staff. These highlight which areas have been designated for use by the construction workers only. No unauthorised students or staff member will be allowed into these areas.

38. Important Safety Rules to follow whilst on campus Be mindful of your surroundings: Follow verbal safety instructions from Monash staff, security personnel and contractors. e.g. pedestrian and vehicular traffic may need to wait whilst deliveries are made to construction sites. Adhere to campus road safety speed limits. Be mindful that there could be temporary changes to speed rules and parking availability throughout the year.

39. 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

40. Further Science orientation activities BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS (optional) Thursday 28 February 10:00 am – 11:30am in S3 • Student Engagement and Support • Library and Learning Skills • Environmental sustainability info • Careers and employment info and more… How many of you are coming on Thursday? Show of hands please…

41. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THIS: • Free BBQ lunch hosted by various Science clubs and societies • A chance to mingle with other new and current students

42. Scavenger hunt - AFTER the BBQ!! Please feel free to join our Science Discovery Tour/Scavenger hunt, which will help familiarise you with the Science Precinct PRIZES of Book vouchers will be awarded to winning teams If you would like to participate please go to the Facebook and Scavenger Hunt sign up booth near the BBQ area

43. Free BBQ available now – on the lawn outside Enjoy your years at Monash! Make it the best time of your life!