BSc Day 1 AProf Michelle Livett Director Bachelor

BSc Day 1! A/Prof Michelle Livett Director, Bachelor of Science DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Welcome! Congratulations! Welcome to the University of Melbourne and the Bachelor of Science. DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Academic enrolment This session aims to … • provide you with information about the BSc, • help you to make wise and informed selections of your subjects, • inform you about services you can access & • confirm the next steps you need to take. DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Where are we heading in this session? • How does the BSc work? – The science/technology/engineering part – The breadth • What do I need to think about? – Right now – A bit later! • What resources can help – online and F 2 F DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

How does the course work? Bachelor of Science 300 points • Each subject has an entry in the Handbook, for example: EVSC 10001 The Global Environment Science 225 points Breadth/Elec 75 points • Full-time students are advised to complete Level 1 ≥ 62. 5 points Breadth ≥ 50 pts Level-2 ≥ 62. 5 points Breadth/Elec 25 pts – 75 pts of science subjects & – 25 pts of breadth subjects each year. • Part-time students are advised to start with science subjects. Level 3 ≥ 75 points Look at Page 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Bachelor of Science - structure First year Breadth or elective Second year Breadth or elective Third year Breadth Major Core Breadth DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

The “core” First year Second year Third year 225 – 250 pts Major Core DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

The “core” First year: • Students choose from eight first year subject sets, each underpinning several majors • These provide a range of skills and knowledge Second year: • Refining choice, with at least two majors kept open to the end of second year • Complementary or contrasting subjects Third year: • Major – a coherent package of subjects, capping off the degree • Single discipline, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary majors available DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

BSc – an example First year Biology of Cells & Organisms Genetics & the Evolution of Life Chemistry 1 Chemistry 2 Famine: Geography of Scarcity Wonders of the Weather Breadth or elective Second year Principles of Genetics Genes & Genomes Reactions and Synthesis Experiments in Genetics Breadth or elective Breadth Structure & Properties Practical Chemistry Reactions & Synthesis Breadth Analytical & Environmental Chem Breadth Third year Evolutionary Genetics & Genomics Genetics Analysis Genes: Organisation & Function Human & Medical Genetics Major – Genetics DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

BSc pathways – from first-year to your chosen career First-year sets Chemical sciences Earth Sciences & Geog Engineering Systems Information Technology Second & third year Complete a major in science, engineering or technology in your area of interest Life Sciences Mathematics & Statistics Physical Sciences Psychological Sciences Career, or Graduate study Animal Sciences Business Earth/Environ’l Sciences Engineering Health Sciences Ensure you complete the necessary prerequisites to continue with any chosen graduate course(s) Information Technology Law Science research Teaching DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

First year subject sets First-year sets Chemical sciences Earth Sciences & Geog Engineering Systems Information Technology Life Sciences To assist students with subject selection in first year: Refer to pages 5 -17 of your guide and the Faculty of Science website videos Mathematics & Statistics Physical Sciences Psychological Sciences DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Your first year subject choices • In first year full-time students normally choose – six science subjects – two breadth subjects – but, you may take 7 + 1 if flexibility is required. • Available science subjects are listed on page 23 of your Guide – try something new! • Your science subjects normally include at least two sets, but may include some individual subjects. First year Chemistry 1 The Global Environment Calculus 1 Breadth Chemistry 2 Wonders of the Weather Biology of Aust Flora. . Breadth or elective DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Bachelor of Science – 39 Majors Chemical Sciences • • Animal Health and Disease (shortest pathway to Doc Vet Med) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Chemistry Food Science Geology Pathology Pharmacology Physics (Chemical Physics specialisation) Life Sciences • • • Agricultural Science • Animal Health and Disease (shortest pathway to Doc Vet Med) • • Animal Science and Management Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • • Biotechnology • Cell and Developmental Biology • Computational Biology • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology • Environmental Science • Earth Sciences & Geography • • Climate and Weather Environmental Science Geography Geology Information Technology • • Computing and Software Systems Computational Biology Informatics Spatial Systems Forest Science Genetics Human Structure and Function Immunology Marine Biology Microbiology and Immunology Neuroscience Pathology Pharmacology Physiology Plant Science Zoology Engineering Systems • • Bioengineering Systems Chemical Systems Civil Systems Computing and Software Systems Electrical Systems Mechatronics Systems Mechanical Systems Spatial Systems Mathematics & Statistics • • • Climate and Weather Computational Biology Computing and Software Systems Mathematical Physics Mathematics and Statistics Physical Sciences • • • Climate and Weather Mathematical Physics Psychological Sciences • Psychology (leading to professional accreditation) DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Thinking about subjects and majors … • About you: What are you interested in!? • Look around: Keep an open mind about something you haven’t thought about or had a chance to try yet • Options: Disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary ones • Pathways: to your futures • Flexibility and back-up plans: Plan A, B, C … – Keeping an array of options open … or not (but beware!) DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Some Interdisciplinary options • Environmental Sciences major and others – The Global Environment; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics • Computational Biology – 2 x Computer Science; 3 x Maths and Stats; BIOL 10005, Chemistry (10009 or 10003+4) • Human Sciences – An exciting new subject this year SCIE 10004 Human Sciences: From Cells to Societies – Complementing Biology, Psychology, Geography … DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Your first year subject choices Thinking ahead, explore … • Your Course Planning and Advice Guide – Pages 3 and 4 • The handbook: (handbook. unimelb. edu. au) – the requirements • The BSc web site (bsc. unimelb. edu. au) – an intro to what the major is about – One (of many possible!) course plan for each major • Faculty of Science course planning resources – http: //science. unimelb. edu. au/students/course-planning-andadvice/first-year-packages DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Bachelor of Science – pathways Bachelor of Science Professional graduate programs: Straight to employment: Resources, Technology, Environment, Finance, Health Engineering: Specially designed “systems” majors leading to Graduates programs for feature graduates all Master of Engineering degrees in theof BSc. degrees: Law: Science Knowledge Foundation Depth Breadth Check the handbook for your course of interest Law, Management, Teaching, Information Systems Graduates of all NG degrees are eligible for entry to the Juris Doctor. Graduate coursework programs for BSc Health Sciences: graduates: Prerequisite Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, sequences Dentistry, for Medicine, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, Veterinary Optometry, Nursing, Vet Science… Medicine are available in the BSc. Master of (emphasis on profession)… Environment, Biotechnology, Ecosystem Teaching (Early childhood, Forest Primary, Science, Food Science … Secondary): BSc graduates eligible for all M Teach programs, with Pathwaysfortorelevant research higher degrees: sequences secondary learning areas in Master of Science, BSc(hons), Master of Engineering BSc. DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Bachelor of Science – pathways Think about the possibilities … • “Your Science Options Explained” session will focus on how your subject choices now can open up your future pathways. • You might be surprised by what subjects go well together and how they could enhance your options for further study or employment. • Stay tuned…. DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Pathways and your science choices: Animal Health or Animal Science? Plan A: Pathway to Doctor of Veterinary Med Chemical sciences Earth Sciences & Geog Engineering Systems Information Technology Life Sciences Mathematics & Statistics Physical Sciences Psychological Sciences 1. Complete Level 2 Animal Health and Disease subjects; Veterinary Bioscience specialisation (if selected), then three-year DVM 2. Approved major in the Biological Sciences, then Four year DVM or Plan B: Animal Science and Management major • career in animal production, welfare or animal biotechnology … or Plan C: Zoology major • careers in animal welfare, animal behaviour research … DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Pathways and your science choices: Earth or Environmental Science? Plan A: A career in Meteorology Chemical sciences Earth Sciences & Geog Engineering Systems Information Technology Life Sciences Mathematics & Statistics Physical Sciences Psychological Sciences • Take the required level 2 and 3 subjects for the Climate and Weather major. Plan B: A career in Environments • Major in Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Science or Geography. Plan C: Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) • A Maths and Stats major, with complementary study in Environmental Science; career in risk assessment. DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Pathways and your science choices: Earth or Environmental Science? First year The Global Environment Understanding Planet Earth Chemistry 1 Calculus 1 Breadth Chemistry 2 Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna Breadth or elective Environmental Chemistry Green Planet Breadth or elective Ecology Dangerous Earth Breadth Hydrogeology & Environmental Geochem River Ecology & Ecosystem Management Breadth Analytical and Environmental Chem Vegetation Management and Conservation Breadth Second year Geology of South East Australia Environmental Geosciences Third year Environmental Risk Assessment Environmental Problem Solving DAY 1 DAYMajor 1 DAY 1 D–AYEnvironmental 1 DAY 1 Science DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Pathways and your science choices: Health Sciences? Plan A: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Chemical sciences • Earth Sciences & Geog Engineering Systems Information Technology Plan B: Major in Biochemistry • Life Sciences Mathematics & Statistics Physical Sciences Psychological Sciences Take three required level 2 prerequisites – each of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology. Complete a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and possibly go on to Honours in this discipline. Plan C: Master of Science (Bioinformatics) • Include some IT subjects or maths in your undergraduate studies. DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Pathways and your science choices: Health Sciences? First year Chemistry 1 Chemistry 2 Biology of Cells and Organisms Genetics & the Evolution of Life Foundations of Computing Calculus 1 Breadth Human Structure and Function Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Breadth Practical Chemistry Human Physiology Breadth Advanced Practical Chemistry Specialised Topics in Chemistry B Level 3 elective – Biochemistry? Breadth or elective Second year Reactions and Synthesis Structure and Properties Third year Reactivity and Mechanism Analytical and Environmental Chem Breadth or elective Breadth Major DAY 1 DAY 1–DChemistry AY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Bachelor of Science –breadth First year Breadth or elective Second year Breadth or elective 50 – 75 pts Third year Breadth Core Breadth DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Breadth in the BSc The important role of the breadth component: Expand your knowledge and skills in areas distinct from the main fields of study in your degree. Bridge disciplinary boundaries; learn from others with contrasting ways of thinking! Enhance your skills for employment in diverse settings. Analyse important contemporary social challenges from multiple perspectives. Become more flexible and adaptable DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Thinking about breadth … • Practical and future-focused – develop your skills, taste a possible future career: school experience, law, management, leadership, communication … • Taking big issues seriously – Multiple perspectives on important issues: climate change; Indigenous issues; ethics and migration • Mind stretching – Use your talents in creative and different ways: philosophy, creative writing, music ensembles, design … • Curious and exploratory – Try an area of study that’s always interested you: international relations, languages … • Look at page 20 in your guide DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Breadth in the BSc – to develop your knowledge, skills and interests Drugs that Shape Society The scientific, social, historical and legal issues associated with alcohol, opiates, tobacco, penicillin and thalidomide. Communicating Science and Technology Develop your skills to enthuse politicians, grandparents and school children about science! Principles of Business Law The role and purpose of business law; how it is developed and applied – so you can apply it in business situations. Languages: Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish Ola! Ciao! Guten Tag! Konichiwa! DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Breadth in the BSc - tracks Understanding the Development of Science Marketing Strategy From Plato to Einstein Principles of Marketing Astronomy in World History Strategic Marketing The Rise of Modern Science Global Marketing The Arts, Creativity, Young People & learning Creativity, Play and the Arts Youth/Arts: Expressing Cultural Identity Engaging Youth: Art, Media and Performance DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Concurrent Diplomas • Enhance your degree – Additional study available in some discipline areas – Credit from your degree to the diploma, if you choose • Refer to the Handbook. – – Languages Mathematical Sciences Informatics Music (Practical) DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Your Student Centre! • Staff and web information can assist with: – Enrolment enquiries, course and degree advice – Referrals to academic staff for advice – Advice if something goes wrong or if you are experiencing ongoing problems, e. g. Special Consideration, withdrawals, taking leave etc. – All sorts of support services DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1

Orientation, now through to O-week! “I had a great time during all the sessions and we got to know who to go to when we needed help. I really appreciated the session called academic writing for assessment. It gave me a better idea of what is expected of me. ” DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1