Welcome to the Bachelor of Mathematics & Combines Mathematics Programs

1. Welcometo the Bachelor of Mathematics & Combines Mathematics Programs Program Information Session Callaghan | Wednesday 24 July

2. Acknowledgement of Country

3. Program Convenor Dr Malcolm Roberts Photo goes here The Program Convenor is the academic staff member with overall responsibility for the management and quality of your program. Contact me for advice on academic matters, including career advice and course recommendations to suit your interests and study plans.

4. Course Coordinator A  Course Coordinator is responsible for organising one or more individual courses (subjects). You will have a different Course Coordinator for each course you are enrolled in, and examples of areas for which they are responsible include course content, adverse circumstances, and grades. Program Advisor and Student Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. Student Advisors are part of the Student Advice Team and are located in Student Central locations. They assist you to navigate UON policies and procedures and the free services to support you during your study.

5. Program Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. For more info visit newcastle.edu.au/askuon or email programadvice@newcastle.edu.au

6. Semester Study Load Full-time study = Domestic Students: Enrolled in 30 units or more per semester or enrolled in a total of 60 units or more in that academic year International Students: Enrolled in 40 units per semester Part-time study = Domestic Students: 10 – 20 units per semester International Students: Should enroll full-time. Meet with a Student Advisor or visit Student Central if you want to vary your course load Every 10 unit course requires 10 hours study per week

7. Terminology Core Courses = compulsory courses completed by everyone studying the program Major = a structured sequence of courses providing specialised knowledge in a particular study area Directed Course = a course chosen from a list or group of courses Elective = any unrestricted course in the University

8. About the B Math program The B Mathematics Program is a flexible program that enables you to develop Mathematical skills and combine them with other disciplines. You can choose from the following Majors: Applied Mathematics Pure Mathematics Statistics Studies in Mathematics and Statistics (not available in Double Major) You can combine your Mathematics study with other areas such as Science(s), Business and Commerce, Languages, Humanities and IT. You will also develop personal skills and attributes: Critical Thinking, Ethics and Responsibility, Communication, and Information Technology

9. What you will need in this program • A curious mind • A willingness to learn • A solid work ethic • Preparedness to work independently and collaboratively

10. What Pathway do I study? • Depending upon their level of Mathematics ability upon admission to the Bachelor of Mathematics degree program, students will undertake either the standard pathway consisting of six core courses, or the alternate pathway consisting of seven core courses. The two pathways are as follows: Standard Pathway MATH1210 Mathematical Discovery 1 MATH1220 Mathematical Discovery 2 MATH1800 Mathematical Modelling STAT2010 Fundamentals of Statistics MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering MATH2320 Linear Algebra

11. What Pathway do I study? Alternate Pathway MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 MATH1800 Mathematical Modelling STAT2010 Fundamentals of Statistics MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering MATH2340 Linearity and Continuity MATH2320 Linear Algebra

12. Do you need to study maths as part of your degree? You may need to sit a maths placement test. Maths Placement Tests will be held at Callaghan: Thursday 25th July 2pm-3pm Friday 26th July 12pm-1pm Additional sessions will be held during the first week of semester. Make sure you register in Career Hub to attend. For details visit ASKUON - How can I access a Math Placement Test (MPT) to check my mathematics knowledge is adequate for my program? If you completed HSC mathematics with a Band 5 or higher in the past two years you don’t need to sit the test.

13. Are you eligible for credit? • If you have studied at another institution you may be eligible for credit. • For advice, talk to your Program Advisor Credit information for current students

14. UONline (Blackboard) uonline.newcastle.edu.au • Learning Management System (LMS)

15. UONCapture uonline.newcastle.edu.au UONCapture is the University's platform for recording classes and other teaching resources. Timetabled lectures conducted in equipped classrooms will be recorded. To access these recordings, please log into UONlineand visit your course site. Then, click the UONCapture link at the bottom of your course menu to access recordings.

16. Checklist for first day at uni • Have you: • Organised a student card? • Organised a parking permit or know which bus to catch? • Know where your rooms are located? • Downloaded the myuon app? • Bought plenty of insect repellent?

17. What to bring on your first day • Pen and plenty of writing paper • Any technology you regularly use e.g. laptopor tablet

18. When do tutorials and/or labs start? • Lectures start next week • Tutorials generally start in week 2

19. Textbooks Textbooks needed for each course are often mentioned in the Course Outline or Lecturers will tell you in the first week.

20. What to expect in your first semester - tips from a current student • Work starts in Week 1 – there is no easing into it • The Course Outline will include a list of assessments and due dates • Some of your courses will require formal exams • You’ll go through ups and downs – excitement, followed by self-doubt, followed by confidence • Don’t be afraid to ask for help – knowing what you don’t know is a valuable skill

21. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) MATH1110 MATH1120 MATH1510

22. How to manage your assessment schedule • Use a diary • Use a wall planner (grab a free wall planner at the Orientation Expo or from Student Central) • Look at the due date and count backwards to work out when you need to start assignments • App to remind you when things are due • Whatever works for you, there is no right or wrong

23. Program Plan A Program Plan outlines the structure of your degree. It is designed to provide you with an easy to follow plan you can use to check that you are on track with your degree, and help you choose courses that will be appropriate for your program.

24. How to access your program plan See your Program Plan under Program Information Log into myUON Click the My Details tile

25. All the best for next week “You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” – William Faulkner​

26. What’s On Next: 12:00pm – 2.00pm Lunch: Bar on the Hill Campus Tours: Bar on the Hill (on demand leaving approx. every 15 minutes) 2.00pm – 3.00pm Women in Science, Engineering and the Built Environment: EFG06 2.00pm – 4.00pm Our Shout and Entertainment: Bar on the Hill

27. Are there any questions?