bachelor of science advanced - global challenges (honours)
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You’ve opened the door to a world of possibilities….
Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Honours)Enrolment 2016
Relax – all the information you need is right here…
So… what do you need to know?
There are tools available to help you
Visit this page here: https://www.monash.edu/science/enrolment/global-challenges-enrolment(also available via Step 3 of the Get Started gateway)
The fountain of all truth
TerminologyUnits: 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 graduationrequirements:
Course structure
SCIENCE
Internship 1 (one international)
Impact through science projectInternship 2 (one international)
► Leadership
► Persuasive communication
► Big challenges of our time
► Building a venture
► Mentored by current leaders
IMPACT THROUGH SCIENCE
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
ELECTIVES FROM LIST
&ELECTIVES
Understanding science 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
11 CHM 10
20
CHM1011
Applied mathematic
sAtmospheric science
Biochemistry Chemistry Computation
al science
Immunology
Developmental biology
Physiology
Pure Mathematic
s
Mathematics
Ecology and conservation biology
Plant sciences
Physics
Materials science
Financial and
insurance mathematic
s(extended)
Environmental science (extended)
Human pathologyGeosciences Mathematic
al statistics
Psychology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Genetics
Geographical science
What majors you can chooseAstrophysic
s
Zoology
Choosing your units
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Level 1 unit
Maths/ stats unitElective from listElective from list
Elective
Impact through science
Year 4
Elective
Elective
You will need to undertake two level 1 science sequences from the following areas:
• Biological sciences• Chemistry• Computational science• Earth, atmosphere and environment• Geographical science• Mathematics and statistics• Physics• Psychology
What you can choose
• Complete at least one of SCI1020, STA1010, MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or advanced version MTH1035)
• Which unit depend on your mathematics background and interests
• All explained in the handbook
Level 1 maths/stats unit
You will need to undertake 2 ‘selective’ units during your studies
Enrol via WES – no pre-requisites
• ATS1325 Contemporary worlds 1• ATS1326 Contemporary worlds 2
Enrol manually at Science Student Services – email or in person
Requires 25+ in Maths Methods• ACC1200 Accounting for managers• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics• MGX3100 Management, ethics and corporate governance
(requires 72 credit points)• MON2005 Law in professional contexts (requires 48 credit
points, has quota and selection process)
Elective units from list
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 1BIO1011
BIO1022
CHM1011/ CHM1051
CHM1022/ CHM1052
Mathematics or statistics
Elective from list or free elective or
science unit
Impact Through Science unit
Impact Through Science unit
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
FIT1045
FIT1008
Impact Through Science unit
Impact Through Science unit
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)
Course maps to help you plan…
Extra info: do you have credit?
Credit recognises previous study at tertiary level that can be counted towards your course. It can reduce the number of units required to complete a course.
To submit your credit application:• Email to [email protected], or• Hand in at the end of this session, or• Visit Science Student Services from 25 January
Complete the credit application form - https://www.monash.edu/science/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/credit
What next?
Come and see us after this session…• After this presentation go to 16 Rainforest
Walk and hear from our discipline lecturers in: Discipline area Lecture
theatreChemistry S4Environmental sciences, geography and the environment
S1
Life sciences (biological, biomedical and behavioural)
S3
Mathematical and computational sciences S9Physics and astrophysics S2
After today…
Go back to the Get Started gateway and continue with the steps to enrol. You need to enrol in units by 29 January.
Don’t forget the science tools available to you in Step 3 of the gateway (these will help you with choosing your units!).
Remember, once you’ve enrolled in units, collect your ID card any time before Semester starts (See step 5 of the Get Started gateway).
Once you’ve enrolled
• Use Allocate+ to enter your timetable preferences by 5pm Thursday 18 February
• You can change your enrolment in units via WES up to the second week of Semester 1
• Don’t forget O-Week (week commencing 22 February)
Pre-Orientation Retreat15-17th February
Image credit: Flickr – Monash University
Check your Monash email account for details
Global Challenges Orientation Activities
Intro to Global Challenges and LeadershipVisit to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and Save the ChildrenTuesday 23rd February 9am, Clayton Campus
Course OrientationWednesday 24th February 10am, Clayton Campus
And when you need help, chat to one of our friendly course advisors at Science Student Services, 19 Rainforest Walk (Corner of College Walk)
Connect with us…
Sign up at monash.edu/science/currentFind Science at www.facebook.com/MonashUniScience/
Find Global Challenges at Facebook.com/groups/MonashGC/
Twitter:@Monash_Science@MonashGC@FutureSciEd@SusSci
Course co-ordinator: Rowan [email protected] 116, 25 Rainforest Walk (Biology building)9905 5680; 0416970347
Lecturer: Susie [email protected] 119, as above, 9905 9782
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Course co-ordinator contact details
And finally…once you’re enrolled, enjoy the rest of your holiday and see you at O-week!