ATAR Notes: Forum
Uni Stuff => Universities - Victoria => Monash University => Topic started by: VanillaRice on November 15, 2018, 12:03:15 pm
-
This thread can be used to share the units that you're planning to complete next year, or ask for unit selection advice.
Important Dates:
Timely re-enrolments - midnight on Wednesday 28 November, 2018
Allocate+ preferences open - 10am Tuesday 11 December, 2018
Allocate+ preferences close - 10am Tuesday 29 January, 2019
In the meantime until Allocate+ preferences open, the Monash class timetable is already available, so you can plan your preferred timetable in advance :)
Semester 1
BMS2011 - Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective
BMS2031 - Body systems
MTH2222 - Mathematics of uncertainty
BCH2011 - Structure and function of cellular biomolecules
Semester 2
BMS2052 - Microbes in health and disease
BMS2062 - Introduction to bioinformatics
MTH2232 - Mathematical statistics
BCH3052 - Protein biology: From sequence to structure and disease
Still slightly undecided about the biochem units (they're my electives)
-
Pending how well I did this sem- here's my final year's units!
Semester 1
PSC3041- Applied Analytical Methods (last ever core unit)
PSC3211- Industrial Formulation (Major unit)
PSC3221- Biomolecule formulation & modified release technologies (Major unit)
PSC3231- Pharmaceutical Product Manufacture (Major unit)
Semester 2
PSC3142- Computational Drug Design (Elective from the medchem major)
PSC3212- Product Commercialisation (Major unit)
PSC3222- Advanced Formulation and Nanotechnology (Major unit)
PSC3232- Professional Experience in Formulation Science (Major unit) (Placement!)
-
Currently planning to do:
Semester 1
BFC2751 - Derivatives 1
ETC2430 - Actuarial Statistics
ETC3410 - Applied Econometrics
ETC3460 - Financial Econometrics
Semester 2
BFC3240 - International Finance
ECC2000 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ETC3420 - Applied Insurance Methods
ETC3430 - Financial Mathematics under Uncertainty
-
Semester 1
SCI2501 - Impact through science 2a (core)
BIO2011 - Ecology and biodiversity (major)
MTH2010 - Multivariable calculus
CHM2951 - Environmental chemistry - water (might replace this with MTH2222 - Mathematics of uncertainty )
Semester 2
SCI2502 - Impact through science 2b (core)
BIO2022 - Evolutionary ecology (major)
BIO2040 - Conservation biology (major)
MTH2232 - Mathematical statistics (might replace with CHM2942 - Biological chemistry)
-
I decided to not think about electives for next year till after exams so still not too 100% sure what i'm gonna do - but I do have a shortlist which I will probably choose from and this is the most probable outcome.
Semester 1
BMS3031 - Molecular mechanisms of disease (12 point subject)
MTH2222 - Mathematics of Uncertainty
MTH2132 - The nature and beauty of mathematics
Semester 2
BMS3052 - Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human disease (12 point subject)
MTH2232 - Mathematical statistics
STA1010 - Statistical methods for science
@miniturtle and @VanillaRice
you guys have posted that you may do MTH2222 and MTH2232 so it would be useful for me if they had any more info about those subjects other than what monash has provided.
-
@miniturtle and @VanillaRice
you guys have posted that you may do MTH2222 and MTH2232 so it would be useful for me if they had any more info about those subjects other than what monash has provided.
Other than the current reviews in the reviews thread, I don't know much about those units either unfortunately. They are compulsory units for my major, so that's why I chose them :P The SETU results are okay, although there are less than 50 respondents for either unit in the past, so not sure how reliable they are.
-
@miniturtle and @VanillaRice
you guys have posted that you may do MTH2222 and MTH2232 so it would be useful for me if they had any more info about those subjects other than what monash has provided.
Sine, like LifeIsAConstantStruggle, I did ETC2520 this sem, which is the equivalent of these two units taught in one semester. To be honest, I found it way too rushed, but I think that the MTH unit equivalents are much better, especially since Kais still takes it from what I've heard and they're excellent units because of him. Also, because of the 3hrs of lectures and 2hr tutes, you've got a lot more time to grasp the information and understand what's going on. That's why I'd definitely recommend those two units, as the concepts aren't too rigorous, but they're taught in such a way that you'll definitely understand them, especially as you've already done MTH1030 which helps tremendously with a lot of assumed knowledge which I barely learnt in ETC2440.
-
Other than the current reviews in the reviews thread, I don't know much about those units either unfortunately. They are compulsory units for my major, so that's why I chose them :P The SETU results are okay, although there are less than 50 respondents for either unit in the past, so not sure how reliable they are.
yeah the SETU results aren't too bad and the reviews (although only 1 for each subject) look pretty good imo
Sine, like LifeIsAConstantStruggle, I did ETC2520 this sem, which is the equivalent of these two units taught in one semester. To be honest, I found it way too rushed, but I think that the MTH unit equivalents are much better, especially since Kais still takes it from what I've heard and they're excellent units because of him. Also, because of the 3hrs of lectures and 2hr tutes, you've got a lot more time to grasp the information and understand what's going on. That's why I'd definitely recommend those two units, as the concepts aren't too rigorous, but they're taught in such a way that you'll definitely understand them, especially as you've already done MTH1030 which helps tremendously with a lot of assumed knowledge which I barely learnt in ETC2440.
Thanks for the information - really helpful :) I looked further into the subjects and there is a bit of an overlap between MTH2222,MTH2232 so that should be nice.
-
Hey guys,
So next year is my first year at Uni and to say that I'm feeling a bit lost with the whole "subject selection" thing would be a laughable understatement. I think I've finally thrashed it out but could somebody possibly have a look at what I've got? I'm doing a Bachelor of Science - Advanced (Research) and I'm majoring in Applied Mathematics and Physics.
Sem 1
STA1010 Statistical methods for science
PHS1011 Classical physics and relativity
FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
ATS1353 Foundations of Modern Politics
Sem 2
MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced) (apparently I have to talk to someone before I can actually enrol in this?)
PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
And one more elective (probably bio related)...
So I think I've selected a physics, maths, and computer science level 1 sequence, along with a non-faculty elective and a faculty elective. Does anyone know if I'm falling for some trap somewhere? The course requirements are here: http://www.monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/courses/S3002.html?_ga=2.76170710.2107156685.1543309159-94936063.1543309159
Thanks in advance!!
-
-snip-
According to the handbook for MTH1035 you need a 95+ ATAR or 35+ score in specialist maths. However, rarely are these actually needed - if you are keen enough and interested in it getting approval will be pretty easy to get and doing 1035 over 1030 is always encouraged by the lecturer/unit coordinator.
I'll let someone more familiar with the science degree go into the specifics about the course requirements :)
-
According to the handbook for MTH1035 you need a 95+ ATAR or 35+ score in specialist maths. However, rarely are these actually needed - if you are keen enough and interested in it getting approval will be pretty easy to get and doing 1035 over 1030 is always encouraged by the lecturer/unit coordinator.
I'll let someone more familiar with the science degree go into the specifics about the course requirements :)
Yah I qualify for that, that was just about the only part I understood. (Not sure why I have to talk to a course person if I got both the prereq's?) I'm more worried about getting the necessary points for majors and stuff, which as you said might be better suited for someone in a science degree.
Cheers :)
-
You're all good - no traps or anything
(I typed up a post explaining everything but session timed out and I lost it all :/)
-
Just wondering whether it would be appropriate to do the following subjects for an atmospheric science/astrophysics major for first year:
Semester 1:
EAE1011 - Earth, Atmosphere and environment 1
MTH1030 - Techniques for modelling
ASP1010 - Earth to cosmos
PHS1011 - Classical physics and relativity
Semester 2:
EAE1022 - Earth, Atmosphere and environment 2
MTH2010 - Multi variable calculus
ASP1022 - Life in the universe
PHS1022 - Fields and quantum physics
Also, are you allowed to take first year subjects in later years as electives e.g. taking sta1010 in third year?
I have also been considering whether or not to do biology (bio1011) but have not done any biology in VCE. Would it be difficult to do well in bio1011 without any prior experience doing biology?
-
Just wondering whether it would be appropriate to do the following subjects for an atmospheric science/astrophysics major for first year:
Semester 1:
EAE1011 - Earth, Atmosphere and environment 1
MTH1030 - Techniques for modelling
ASP1010 - Earth to cosmos
PHS1011 - Classical physics and relativity
Semester 2:
EAE1022 - Earth, Atmosphere and environment 2
MTH2010 - Multi variable calculus
ASP1022 - Life in the universe
PHS1022 - Fields and quantum physics
Also, are you allowed to take first year subjects in later years as electives e.g. taking sta1010 in third year?
I have also been considering whether or not to do biology (bio1011) but have not done any biology in VCE. Would it be difficult to do well in bio1011 without any prior experience doing biology?
You're allowed to take 1st year subjects whenever you want but you must have at least 4 science units at 3rd year level & you must have at least 10 science units at 2nd or 3rd year level (so you can do 1st year units later but you can't fill up your whole degree with first year units - doing STA1010 as an elective later would be fine as long as you don't need it as a prereq)
The start (first few weeks) of BIO1011 is significantly easier for people with a biology background, but there's a reason biology isn't a prerequisite :)
I'll look into the astro stuff and get back to you on that :)
-
Also, are you allowed to take first year subjects in later years as electives e.g. taking sta1010 in third year?
I have also been considering whether or not to do biology (bio1011) but have not done any biology in VCE. Would it be difficult to do well in bio1011 without any prior experience doing biology?
As long as it conforms to your course requirements you can do level 1 units in later years - in your case 3rd year.
BIO1011 is designed assuming students don't have prior biology knowledge. However, those that have done biology in the past will obviously have an advantage. So I think it will be harder to do well but 100% possible to do well as long as you keep up to date with content and continually revise it.
-
Agree with miniturtle - looks good so far! :)
PS. If you haven't spotted it already, the course map provides a good general overview of the units you're supposed to take.
(Not sure why I have to talk to a course person if I got both the prereq's?)
In my opinion it's just so that students don't accidentally select MTH1035 (the extension version of MTH1030) when they actually wanted MTH1030. It's really just so someone can check with you in person that you actually want the "advanced" version.
Just wondering whether it would be appropriate to do the following subjects for an atmospheric science/astrophysics major for first year:
Looks good! Those will set you up nicely for the atmospheric science and/or astrophysics major :)
Also, are you allowed to take first year subjects in later years as electives e.g. taking sta1010 in third year?
Yes, and many students do this to lighten their workload in later years.
I have also been considering whether or not to do biology (bio1011) but have not done any biology in VCE. Would it be difficult to do well in bio1011 without any prior experience doing biology?
BIO1011 overlaps with much of VCE biology, and it's also designed as an introductory level biology unit. I'm sure there will be other students in your situation - the unit coordinators will be understanding, and will most likely be able to direct you to resources to help you out if you're struggling :)
-
You're all good - no traps or anything
(I typed up a post explaining everything but session timed out and I lost it all :/)
Tears were shed :( Nah thanks for having a look! I've decided to do another non-faculty elective in Sem2, will that make any difference?
-
Thanks so much!!!!
Couple more things, is it common to do 2 majors, or do most people only do 1 major, and would it be overly difficult to major in both astrophysics and atmospheric science?
-
I've decided to do another non-faculty elective in Sem2, will that make any difference?
Your course map says you have four free electives, so that should be fine :) The course map I linked is really just a guide, and you can honestly do units in whatever order you want, just make sure that you complete any prerequisite units you need for your second year units.
-
Your course map says you have four free electives, so that should be fine :) The course map I linked is really just a guide, and you can honestly do units in whatever order you want, just make sure that you complete any prerequisite units you need for your second year units.
Thanks!!
-
Couple more things, is it common to do 2 majors, or do most people only do 1 major, and would it be overly difficult to major in both astrophysics and atmospheric science?
It depends on the person. I, for an example, chose to do an extended major + 2 minors. My friends often did double majors, sometimes in two very different areas. Up to you, although the most common I see are: major + minor + electives/ random units, double major or extended major + minor. IIRC, the minimum is a major and a minor or double major (no minors).
As for the latter part of your question, I didn't do astro or atmosphere science, so I'll leave this for someone else to answer.
I have also been considering whether or not to do biology (bio1011) but have not done any biology in VCE. Would it be difficult to do well in bio1011 without any prior experience doing biology?
If you like biology or want to try BIO1011, do it.
I didn't do VCE Bio, in fact, I hadn't even done Bio since Year 9 and walked into BIO1011 with just my VCE Chem and previous Psych knowledge. Fast forward three years and now I've not only studied an extended major in biology, but also done my Honours in biology (specifically, I did genetics).
-
Thank you all for the help, one last question,
Would i be able to do BIO1011, PHS1011, ASP1010 and EAE1011 and not do any maths for the first semester of uni then do mth1030 in 2nd semester, given that i get 35+ in spec??
-
Thank you all for the help, one last question,
Would i be able to do BIO1011, PHS1011, ASP1010 and EAE1011 and not do any maths for the first semester of uni then do mth1030 in 2nd semester, given that i get 35+ in spec??
Short answer: yes, as long as you satisfy PHS1011 pre-reqs or talk to coordinator.
Slightly longer answer: You'll need to either 25+ raw SS Methods and Physics or 40+ SS Spesh for PHS1011. Otherwise, you'll have to talk to the unit coordinator. Aside from that, you should be good to go.
-
Thanks heaps :D :D :D :D :D :D
-
Semester 1
CHM3911 Advanced physical chemistry
CHM3941 Advanced inorganic chemistry
MTH3110 Differential geometry
MTH3130 Topology: The mathematics of shape
Semester 2
CHM3922 Advanced organic chemistry
CHM3952 Advanced analytical chemistry
MTH3020 Complex analysis and integral transforms
MTH3000 Mathematics research project level 3
Kind of unsure about MTH3110, I heard bad things about it this year but apparently it's going to be fixed for 2019. Might end up swapping it for a different maths unit.
-
Kind of unsure about MTH3110, I heard bad things about it this year but apparently it's going to be fixed for 2019. Might end up swapping it for a different maths unit.
Haha, it was run very terribly this year. If they change lecturers and go back to standard lecturing it should be fine though. The content itself is really fun though (at least the second half of the unit). Algebra and Number Theory I was fun. Can't remember if you have already done that though.
Thanks so much!!!!
Couple more things, is it common to do 2 majors, or do most people only do 1 major, and would it be overly difficult to major in both astrophysics and atmospheric science?
Two majors are fine. Those two areas will have quite a bit of overlap with physics and maths when you eventually get to some of the third year units that involve a lot of fluids/classical physics. They both have the same math prerequisites as well, so going into third year, you will still have many choices available to you (maths, astro, atmos).
Just wondering whether it would be appropriate to do the following subjects for an atmospheric science/astrophysics major for first year:
Semester 1:
EAE1011 - Earth, Atmosphere and environment 1
MTH1030 - Techniques for modelling
ASP1010 - Earth to cosmos
PHS1011 - Classical physics and relativity
Semester 2:
EAE1022 - Earth, Atmosphere and environment 2
MTH2010 - Multi variable calculus
ASP1022 - Life in the universe
PHS1022 - Fields and quantum physics
That looks perfect. The only thing I can comment on is perhaps the two first year astro units. The content in those units don't really relate to the 2nd and third year astro units you do. It may be possible for you to go straight into 2nd year astro, which could free up your course map quite a bit in later years. Or maybe pick up other units such as programming (there is a hell of a lot of programming as you go later into astro and atmos). You will be fine either way though. I was just in the same position in first year these were some of my options when course planning.
Sem 1
STA1010 Statistical methods for science
PHS1011 Classical physics and relativity
FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
ATS1353 Foundations of Modern Politics
Sem 2
MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced) (apparently I have to talk to someone before I can actually enrol in this?)
PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
And one more elective (probably bio related)...
Hello! That looks fine. I know people who have basically done the same thing. Unless you want to maximize your choice of math units in later years, you'll be good.
-
Semester 1
ACC1100 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (finally doing it)
BFC2140 - Corporate Finance 1 (finally doing it)
ETC2430 - Actuarial Statistics
ETC2440 - Mathematics for Economics and Business
ETC3410 - Applied Econometrics
Semester 2
BFC2340 - Debt Markets and Fixed Income Securities
ETC2420 - Statistical Thinking
ETC3510/MTH3251 - Modelling in Finance and Insurance/Financial Mathematics (this one sounds really interesting with their stochastic calculus so I'm quite excited)
ETC3530 - Contingencies in Insurance and Pensions
and a winter unit (Industrial organisation) in the LSE summer school. Nothing unusual tho just fulfilling all the actuarial stuff but I do have some units that I'm particularly interested in (like BFC2140, ETC2420, BFC2340, ETC3510and ETC3410), hope all is well I guess.
-
A bit late to the party, but after much back and forth I think I've finally got my units somewhat sorted for next year.
Semester 1
MTH2021 - Linear algebra with applications
MTH2222 - Mathematics of uncertainty
FIT2004 - Algorithms and data structures
FIT2099 - Object oriented design and implementation
Semester 2
MTH3170 - Network mathematics
MTH2232 - Mathematical statistics
FIT3179 - Data visualization
FIT2014 - Theory of computation
Think I might shuffle some things around in semester 2, but just excited to finally have a general idea of what I'll be in for over the next year :)
-
What is everyone doing for Semester 2? Any changes from what you had chosen at the start of the year or are you going with the same units?
Right now I have chosen the following.
Semester 2
BMS3052 - Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human disease (12 point subject)
PHA2022 - Drugs and society
STA1010 - Statistical methods for science
-
What is everyone doing for Semester 2? Any changes from what you had chosen at the start of the year or are you going with the same units?
Right now I have chosen the following.
Semester 2
BMS3052 - Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human disease (12 point subject)
PHA2022 - Drugs and society
STA1010 - Statistical methods for science
Why's BMS3052 worth double points, out of interest?
-
Why's BMS3052 worth double points, out of interest?
It's a capstone unit - which is basically trying to bring together a lot of the content that we have learnt already within this degree into something we can apply in real-life situations/scenarios but there is also a large theory component to it. Already in semester 1 we had a double point unit (BMS3031) - as one would assume it is basically twice the workload - twice the number of lectures, including both a tutorial and a workshop each week.
-
What is everyone doing for Semester 2? Any changes from what you had chosen at the start of the year or are you going with the same units?
Right now I have chosen the following.
Semester 2
BMS3052 - Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human disease (12 point subject)
PHA2022 - Drugs and society
STA1010 - Statistical methods for science
1 change for me, as ECC2000 won't help with my degree so taking the advantage of doing another finance unit instead.
So instead I'm doing
Semester 2
BFC3140: Corporate Finance 2
BFC3240: International Finance
ETC3420: Applied Insurance Methods
ETC3430: Financial mathematics under uncertainty
-
1 change for me, as ECC2000 won't help with my degree so taking the advantage of doing another finance unit instead.
So instead I'm doing
Semester 2
BFC3140: Corporate Finance 2
BFC3240: International Finance
ETC3420: Applied Insurance Methods
ETC3430: Financial mathematics under uncertainty
How long do you have left in your degree, Springyboy?
-
How long do you have left in your degree, Springyboy?
1.5 yrs to go + honours maybe
-
1 change for me, as ECC2000 won't help with my degree so taking the advantage of doing another finance unit instead.
So instead I'm doing
Semester 2
BFC3140: Corporate Finance 2
BFC3240: International Finance
ETC3420: Applied Insurance Methods
ETC3430: Financial mathematics under uncertainty
I would not recommend, unless you need more finance units for the major. ECC2000 is more useful than BFC3240. This from someone who ended up doing a fin major instead of eco.
-
I would not recommend, unless you need more finance units for the major. ECC2000 is more useful than BFC3240. This from someone who ended up doing a fin major instead of eco.
Yep but BFC3240 is compulsory for my finance major. It's either ECC2000 or BFC3140 not BFC3240. I prefer BFC3140, just because of the number of resources available, great tutor who takes it, and the way the assignments are structured. Plus a friend got a dean's award in it last year so definitely taking on his advice to take it.
-
Yep but BFC3240 is compulsory for my finance major. It's either ECC2000 or BFC3140 not BFC3240. I prefer BFC3140, just because of the number of resources available, great tutor who takes it, and the way the assignments are structured. Plus a friend got a dean's award in it last year so definitely taking on his advice to take it.
Ah that’s understandable then. I did 3140 back in 2016, I’ve a feeling it’s changed since lol. Shame about 3240 being compulsory, it’s not a bad subject but only about 3-4 weeks of it are that important lol
-
Ah that’s understandable then. I did 3140 back in 2016, I’ve a feeling it’s changed since lol. Shame about 3240 being compulsory, it’s not a bad subject but only about 3-4 weeks of it are that important lol
That's a pain, I know the head tutor for BFC3240 reasonably well though so I'll check that with him before we start the first tute.
-
I'm sticking with my planned units:
BIO2022: evolutionary ecology (for major)
BIO2040: conservation biology (for major)
MTH2232: mathematical statistics (finishing minor)
SCI2502: impact through science 2B (global challenges specific/req)
This will be the first time I'm doing two bio units so hopefully it's good (otherwise 3rd year will be interesting ahaha)
-
Semester 2
BFC2340 - Debt Markets and Fixed Income Securities
ETC2420 - Statistical Thinking
ETC3510/MTH3251 - Modelling in Finance and Insurance/Financial Mathematics (this one sounds really interesting with their stochastic calculus so I'm quite excited)
ETC3530 - Contingencies in Insurance and Pensions
Bit of a switch here and there:
ETC2420 - Statistical Thinking
ETC3530 - Contingencies in Insurance and Pensions
ETC3450 - Time Series Analysis for Economics and Business
ETC3520 - Foundations of Quantitative Finance
Currently doing a winter (summer) unit in the London School of Economics and Political Science (EC341 - Industrial Organisation and Introduction to Competition Policy), which has been a great experience so far :)
-
Bit of a switch here and there:
ETC2420 - Statistical Thinking
ETC3530 - Contingencies in Insurance and Pensions
ETC3450 - Time Series Analysis for Economics and Business
ETC3520 - Foundations of Quantitative Finance
Currently doing a winter (summer) unit in the London School of Economics and Political Science (EC341 - Industrial Organisation and Introduction to Competition Policy), which has been a great experience so far :)
Sorry I'm hijacking but would you care to talk more about your experience at the LSE summer school? I'm considering doing that next year haha :) (great to hear you're enjoying it though!)
-
Sorry I'm hijacking but would you care to talk more about your experience at the LSE summer school? I'm considering doing that next year haha :) (great to hear you're enjoying it though!)
Sure!
Classes run across 3 weeks (instead of 12) which is quite intense. For econs/international relations/maths you get 3 hours of lectures and 1.5 hours of tutes every day. Law is a bit less consistent but it's normal to have classes every day as well.
Classes are taught really well but the assessments are quite complicated, but I guess that's expected for a world-renowned uni. The good thing though is that your grades generally don't matter if you pass or fail since your home institution won't use that score (they'll just give you a P or an N). Entry requirements are not too bad (for my course it was a 75 for intermediate microeconomics, this may be lower for other courses).
Living in London is quite expensive (only came here because of a scholarship lmao), and the accommodation offered by LSE at least 900 GBP for 20 days. I saved a bit by living outside but generally the experience living in one of their halls are better. Would highly recommend travelling out of London a bit during the weekends or before the courses start. Good luck!