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Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours)

Information session for new students enrolling in 2017 MONASH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

2 Welcome to Monash University and the Faculty of Information Technology § Course Director and Credit Transfer (BCS):

– Dr. Arun Konagurthu

§ Course Director and Credit Transfer (BCSAH):

– Dr. Mark Carman

§ Academic staff:

– Deputy Course Director: Dr. Joseph Liu

§ Administrative staff:

– Caitlin Slattery, Manager, Academic Programs Support – Michelle Leclair, Senior Administrative Officer

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3 Getting Started § ENROLMENT – Today

– To confirm /accept your place in the degree. – Selecting units for your first year (both semesters) of study. – Selecting tutorial preferences using Allocate+.

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4 Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February

Orientation is a great way to get to know fellow students, academic staff and the Clayton campus. 21 Feb: 9.30am in C1 lecture theatre, 25 Exhibition Walk. 22 Feb: 9.30am in S2 lecture theatre, 16 Rainforest Walk.

Both days of Orientation are compulsory.

Visit the Orientation Planner for a full list of activities and events and create your own personalised itinerary.

https://eplanner.adm.monash.edu.au Information Technology Getting Started – FIT Orientation

5 Getting Started START OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM Monday 27th February PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARIES NOW! Information Technology

6 The academic year

See my.monash portal for exact dates

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February Semester 1 June June Winter Semester (Prato) July July Semester 2 October November Summer Semester February

University Holidays

• Good Friday
• Anzac Day

NOT Holidays

• Labour Day
• Queen’s Bday
• Melbourne Cup

7 Important dates

30 January

• Allocate+ closes for preferences (5pm)

6 February

• Allocate+ reopens (10am) to show your timetable for

semester 1 21 February

• FIT orientation day 1 (compulsory)

22 February

• FIT orientation day 2 (compulsory)

27 February

• Semester 1 commences

10 March

• Last day to add a unit to your semester 1 enrolment

31 March

• Last day to discontinue semester 1 units without ‘WD’

showing on transcript, and without incurring fees for those units 14 April – 23 April

• Mid semester break

24 April

• Exam timetable published

26 May

• Last day of semester 1 classes

29 May – 2 June

• Pre-exam study period (SWOT VAC)

5 June – 23 June

• Semester 1 examination period

10 July

• Semester 1 results released

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8 What must you do to graduate?

BCS students… by end of 2019 BCSAH students… by end of 2020 Keep your enrolment ‘active’ for the 3 or 4 years (details on next slide). Successfully complete all core (required) units as specified in your course map. Meet year level credit point requirements. Accumulate: 144 credit points towards the degree (BCS) 192 credit points towards the degree (BCSAH) Note: BCSAH students should maintain at least a Distinction average (70%) across 48 points of FIT units, or the total of your FIT coded unit enrolment, if 48 credit points have not yet been completed. If you do not meet this requirement you may be required to transfer to the BCS or BIT degree.

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9 Keeping your enrolment active

§ Enrol in units today for both semesters of 2017. § Enrol in tutorials and labs for each semester a couple of weeks before the start of semester. § Meet all financial obligations. § Re-enrol for the next year (2018) in October 2017. You will receive email reminders about re-enrolling. Fines apply for late re- enrolment! § Pass at least half the units taken during the academic year and not fail any core unit more than once.

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10 University vs. School

§ You are completely responsible for all aspects of your enrolment in this degree. § This includes ensuring that you complete the correct units required - make sure you check your course map regularly. § Details of your enrolment and academic performance are not released to anyone without your consent. § This means that others should not be used to make enrolment enquiries/changes without signed approval from you.

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11 Academic units

§ Units have a code and a name – e.g. FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python § The year of study, 1st year, 2nd year etc., is the first digit of each unit code. § In each year of study, you usually (but not always) take units at that year level. § A standard load involves taking 4 units per semester. § Core units are compulsory for your degree and elective units can be chosen within the guidelines given in your course map. If you fail a core unit you must repeat it. Over your whole degree, you are allowed: § First year level units: Normally 8 units (48 points), and a maximum of 10 units (60 points). § Third year level units: A minimum of 6 units (36 points).

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12 BCS Specialisations

Either:

• Advanced Computer Science (won’t appear explicitly on your

transcript)

• Data Science (will appear explicitly on your transcript)

Each Specialisation consists of 8 units and includes a full year project

• r IBL placement.

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13 BCS course map – Advanced computer science FIRST YEAR OF STUDY– 48 Points Information Technology

First semester FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security MAT1830 Discrete Mathematics for computer science Elective Second semester FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

[FIT1045]

FIT1049 IT professional practice

[12 points FIT units]

MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science Elective [Pre-requisites]

14 BCS course map – Data science FIRST YEAR OF STUDY– 48 Points Information Technology

First semester FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security MAT1830 Discrete Mathematics for computer science Elective Second semester FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

[FIT1045]

FIT1043 Introduction to data science MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science Elective [Pre-requisites]

15 BCSAH course map FIRST YEAR OF STUDY– 48 Points Information Technology

First semester FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security MAT1830 Discrete Mathematics for computer science Elective Second semester FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

[FIT1045]

FIT1041 Research project 1 MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science Elective [Pre-requisites]

16 Double degree course map Science and Computer Science (S2004) Commerce and Computer Science (B2008) Commerce Specialist and Computer Science (B2009) FIRST YEAR OF STUDY– 48 Points Information Technology

Bachelor of Science or Commerce Bachelor of Computer Science First semester Level 1 Science or Commerce unit Level 1 Science or Commerce unit FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python MAT1830 Discrete Mathematics for computer science Second semester Level 1 Science or Commerce unit Level 1 Science or Commerce unit FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

[FIT1045]

MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science

[Pre-requisites]

17 Enrolment in the Web Enrolment System (WES)

§ For single degree students, your WES Unit Enrolment page will list core 2017 units as “unconfirmed”. § If you are unsure about which specialisation and/or electives to choose now, enrol in the units listed in WES (click on “Enrol” next to each unit and submit your enrolment to confirm) to complete the enrolment process today and consider and research your options (and change/add units online) before semester starts. § Completing the listed units in 2017 allows you to complete all first year course requirements and keeps options open to choose either specialisation when re-enrolling for second year.

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18 Teaching and study time each week (per unit)

§ Lectures (2 or 3 hours per week) § Practical Classes (2 or 3 hours per week) § Tutorials (1 or 2 hours per week) § Consultations: Lecturers and tutors are available for consultations each week of semester § Revision and Preparation (6 hours per unit) Total: 12 hours per unit each week (on average)! It is recommended that students should not have part-time employment for more than 12 hours per week.

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19 Credit transfer

§ Students who have taken Extension studies or other tertiary study may be eligible for credit. § You must provide § Official academic transcripts (showing what you have passed elsewhere) § Documentation (e.g. handbook entries) describing the unit syllabus and forms of assessment associated with the unit Note: If credit is not straightforward or you don’t have the documentation with you today, enrol in the specified units and change later when you’ve been given credit.

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20 Credit transfer

§ See Arun in the labs after this information session to have your credit assessed today. OR § Before semester begins, submit your credit transfer application form and associated documentation to the Faculty office, ground floor, 25 Exhibition Walk.

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21 WES – Web Enrolment System

In WES you can: § Amend your unit enrolment § Check your fees § Complete CSP applications (HECS) § Complete enrolment questionnaires § View your unofficial academic record and credits granted § Apply for student letters § Register to receive your results via SMS § View special consideration status § Change your address § Check your exam timetable § Receive important messages and updates

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22 Allocate+

§ Allocate+ is a preference-based entry system, not first come, first served. § Specify your personal preferences for timeslots that you would like to attend. § Preferences are collected, ranked, randomised and sorted. § Once Allocate+ is open in Allocation Adjustment mode (6 February), you may view your clash free timetable. § If you are not happy with your allocation, or have not been allocated to an activity, you may choose from available remaining timeslots for an instant allocation.

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23 Industry Based Learning (IBL)

22 week placement working in industry. Selection based on academic merit and two rounds of interviews INFORMATION SESSION FOR 1ST YEAR STUDENTS* TBA Week 1 of semester Check Monash email account for details At this session, you will learn about: § the benefits of IBL § the selection process § what is expected of you on placement § IBL scholarships * No need to attend if you have already been selected into the program

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24 What next?

1. If you haven’t completed your enrolment, proceed to the FIT labs and complete your enrolment online - record all transaction numbers. 2. Apply for Monash ID card via WES. 3. Select your tutorial preferences in Allocate+ as soon as possible. – Allocate+ closes on 30 January, 5pm. – It can take a few hours for the system to upload your enrolment to Allocate+ 4. Read all the information contained in your enrolment pack. 5. Put all important dates in your diary. 6. Watch for mail from Monash. All Monash correspondence is important and usually requires some action from you. Check your student email address regularly. 7. Come to Orientation Days - 21 and 22 February.

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Good luck, and study well!

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