Hi guys :)
I thought it might be cool to see what everyone is studying this year (thanks to nisha's post in the UoM General Chat) and having all the subjects in one place makes it easier for everyone to see what other people are doing/if they share classes!
so guys! What subjects are we doing this year/summer school?
I'm doing:
Finance in the summer
Sem 2:
1. Reactions and Synthesis (chem subject)
2. Biochemistry
3. Introduction to Life and the universe
4. Consumer behaviour (marketing)
so guys! What subjects are we doing this year/summer school?
I'm doing:
Finance in the summer
Sem 1:
1. Reactions and Synthesis (chem subject)
2. Biochemistry
3. Introduction to Life and the universe
4. Consumer behaviour (marketing)
so guys! What subjects are we doing this year/summer school?
I'm doing:
Finance in the summer
Sem 1:
1. Reactions and Synthesis (chem subject)
2. Biochemistry
3. Introduction to Life and the universe
4. Consumer behaviour (marketing)
so guys! What subjects are we doing this year/summer school?
I'm doing:
Finance in the summer
Sem 1:
1. Reactions and Synthesis (chem subject)
2. Biochemistry
3. Introduction to Life and the universe
4. Consumer behaviour (marketing)
First Semester: Human Physiology
Biological Psychology
Breadth
Second Semester:
Principles of Human Structure
Research-Based Physiology
Cognitive Psychology
Is it best to enrol in Research-Based Physio in first or second semester? I wanted to do it in second after having completed the recommended knowledge of Human Physiology, but am concerned that I have less of a chance of being accepted in the second semester due to the quota. It seems better to apply for the first semester as if you don't make the cut in the first, you have a second shot with the second semester.
After purchasing the Sem 2 books anyway, the lady at the counter gave me a wistful stare and said "it's so depressing, all that money's just gone..." and patted me on the back
A+ story, poor Levi. :( I have all my textbooks because I torrented most of them.
Not keen on physiology because I actually have to understand something applied D:
If you thought chem 2 was hard, you ain't seen nothing yet with reactions and synthesis.
As for subjects:
Sem 1- Muscle & Exercise Phys, Neurophys, principles of neuroscience
Breadth originally genetics, health & society but i'm likely to change.
Sem 2- Frontiers in physiology, Visual neuroscience, reproductive phys
Breadth originally body, mind & medicine but hearing from some reviews it's going to be swapped.
I can add all the posts in spoiler tags directly from the old thread to keep it neat but I don't mind at all I'm just really anal-retentive ;u;
I can add all the posts in spoiler tags directly from the old thread to keep it neat but I don't mind at all I'm just really anal-retentive ;u;I'm not too sure that having them all in the first post is a good idea - just let users browse through new posts as they come.
I'm not too sure that having them all in the first post is a good idea - just let users browse through new posts as they come.
Feb: Painting Techniques (I didnt get any email to say congrats u r in!! but in portal it said all classes registered!hopefully I am in?!)
Sem 1: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (for dentistry)
Principles of Microbiology & Immunology (gonna major in microbiology I guessssssss)
An Ecological History of Humanity ( in subject review topic someone said it's easy. is it? are u sure? help help help)
Sem 2: Microbes, Infections and Responses (Ifffffff I was good at dealing with principles of micro)
Human Physiology (for dentistry)
Living Longer: A Global Diagnosis (easy? I need some H1 s : ( )
(((((( GAMSAT PREPARATION ))))))
Semester 1
- PHYS20008: Human Physiology
Semester 2
ANAT20006 Principles of Human Structure
I'm thinking of the following:
Sem 1:
IFA2
Intro Micro
Finance 1
BLaw
Sem 2:
Intro Macro
OB
(another breadth - any suggestions??)
QM1
How does the above sound in terms of workload? Any feedback would be appreciated :)
You can do BLAW30002 Taxation Law 1 in your second semester as breadth (prereq: BLAW10001 PBL) so you can give it more focus.
my comment didnt get carried over to this new thread.
abcdqdxD should consider doing APA if he wants to fulfil all the first year prerequisite subjects required for the accounting major. IFA and ARA are not the only first year subjects for accounting.
I found APA much harder than ARA. I just finished my first year, so i cant say much about second year accounting subjects sorry
Semester 1:
- Design of Algorithms
- Engineering Computation (lol)
- Foundations of Informatics
- Shaping the Enterprise with ICT
Semester 2:
- Object Oriented Software Development
- Finance 1
- Intro Macro
- ESD2
Harder than IFA?
APA > ARA > IFA but that's just me :/
LOL engcomp before esd2?
BTW, Eng Comp shouldn't even have ESD2 as a recommended pre-req. It's got nothing in common with it at all. You should be peachy hobbitle!Really? No annoying matlab scripts to write?
Really? No annoying matlab scripts to write?
BTW, Eng Comp shouldn't even have ESD2 as a recommended pre-req. It's got nothing in common with it at all. You should be peachy hobbitle!
You learn C++ in Eng Comp. So yeah you still write code (scripts) but it's not exactly the same language as Matlab.
Recommended pre-reqs are usually bull. I did 3 third year classes without the 'recommended pre-reqs' and did fine. Just make sure that you read anything that comes up on lectures that confused you, and ask some mates in the class if you've learnt it in a prior class.
It's been a while since I got on here, here we go. The "or"s present alternative options in order of likeliness to quota subjects in case I couldn't get them. The others are pretty much confirmed until possible great changes of heart.
Semester 1
- PHYS20008: Human Physiology
- PATH30001: Mechanisms of Human Disease
- MUSI20149: Music Psychology
- ANAT30007: Human Locomotor Systems
or MIIM20001: Principles of Microbiology & Immunology
or GENE20001: Principles of Genetics
Semester 2
- PHYS30008: Frontiers In Physiology
- PHYS30001: Cardiovascular Health: Genes & Hormones
- PATH30001: Frontiers In Human Disease
- ANAT30008: Viscera & Visceral Systems
or UNIB20013: Body, Mind, and Medicine: A Dissection
Hoping to see you all who are doing the same thing.
You learn C in Eng Comp actually, C++ is an OO language that comp sci students learn I think.
I'm thinkingPlenty of people do OB in their first year. I'd recommend doing it second semester normally, but since you can't fit it in to Sem 2 with your current plan, and you've done UMEP Accounting so you already have a good idea of how uni classes work, it should be fine regarding team work (DAE SYNTAX).
Sem 1:
Intro Micro
Organisational Behaviour
AM 1
French 3
Sem 2:
Intro Macro
Intro to Actuarial Studies
AM 2
French 4
Not too sure about Organisational Behaviour... would it be fine to dive into a team-work based level 2 subject in my first semester at uni?
If I don't do OB in Sem 1 I want to replace it with Business Finance, but that has AM 1 (which I'll be doing at the same time) as a pre-req.... how lenient will they be with this?
Feb: Painting Techniques (I didnt get any email to say congrats u r in!! but in portal it said all classes registered!hopefully I am in?!)
TO HELL WITH PLANTS, DIE IN A FIRE. (Sorry, LeviLamp.)
Summer:Management Consulting seems like the greatest subject of all time, no joke. I wish it was available as breadth!
Finance 1
Sem 1 :
Intermediate Microeconomics
Introductory Econometrics
Organisational behaviour
Management decision analysis
Sem 2 :
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Business Finance
Competition & Strategy
Management consulting /Human rights & global justice / Some random subject . . .
Sem 1 :
Intermediate Microeconomics
Introductory Econometrics
Organisational behaviour
Management decision analysis
Summer:Mayt I'm doing Finance too! HOW GOOD IS IT. Also we can study together
Finance 1
Sem 1 :
Intermediate Microeconomics
Introductory Econometrics
Organisational behaviour
Management decision analysis
Sem 2 :
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Business Finance
Competition & Strategy
Management consulting /Human rights & global justice / Some random subject . . .
Idk if this will influence your decision but without second year lab work you can kiss your hopes of a UROP placement goodbye...if that's something you're wanting to do.
Do you have any in your study plan for 2014 at the moment hobbitle?
I'll be doing HR&GJ, so excited for it. Comp and Strat is really tempting too...Game theory ftw! Yea the HR subject seems pretty cool too, might see you in it if management rejects me haha
Mayt I'm doing Finance too! HOW GOOD IS IT. Also we can study togetherIkr, I think I'm gna major in it. And cool a study buddy :D
anyone care to comment on unib10003 an ecological history of humanity?
hobbitle I think you could still be okay for placement considering your interest is in biomedical engineering
Game theory ftw! Yea the HR subject seems pretty cool too, might see you in it if management rejects me hahaI love game theory. Took a workshop on it while in high school which is what motivated me to study economics at university.
Ehhh... trying to do an 'engineering' major whilst trying to get lab experience and having to m
If anybody feels like taking a look and offering suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it.
Idk if this will influence your decision but without second year lab work you can kiss your hopes of a UROP placement goodbye...if that's something you're wanting to do.
I'd do the one with the labs but on the other hand you said you're not interested in that subject and I always think people should choose stuff they're interested in...what about another lab subject that isn't that one?
I love game theory. Took a workshop on it while in high school which is what motivated me to study economics at university.
Are you also majoring in Eco along with English? Or just taking some micro?Intro Micro and Macro, Inter Micro and then a bunch of economics electives. Ain't got enough credit points or patience to major in Econ.
I'm a little bit flummoxed as to how I even managed to get Italian 3 (which is the level I am supposed to enter at given my prior knowledge).Uni's pretty chill like that.
Wow. You are quite the polymath. The bio aspects of our study plans are polar opposites; yours focuses on the cellular level while mine looks at the wider picture (anatomy, organ systems, etc). I admire those who are capable of the abstract thinking that cell biology requiresI absolutely adore cellular and molecular level biology ... For me it's the best part.... It's just incredible.
- PHYC10007 Physics for Biomedicine
I just sat my online placement test for Italian this evening... That was pretty much the hardest LOTE assessment I've ever done in my life. I'm being serious when I say that more than half of my test was incorrect or left blank, so I'm a little bit flummoxed as to how I even managed to get Italian 3 (which is the level I am supposed to enter at given my prior knowledge). Throughout the whole ordeal I was just thinking "Oh God I've just fucked this up and I'm not going to even get Italian 3 anymore." XD I haven't studied the language for over 12 months now so I was incredibly rusty; despite my initial doubts, I don't think studying for it would have made any difference whatsoever. :|
To anyone who needs to sit an online placement test for a LOTE and is yet to do so - it's going to be a bit of a challenge so good luck. And don't even think about cheating since the formatting of each task is incredibly clever. There's really not much you can do at all.
Thanks simpak for your super kind and encouraging words :-) I will definitely still apply all three times I can for UROP - it's all I can do! x
Semester 1If I were you I'd probably do Intro Macro semester 2, and then Finance 1 during summer semester.
- MAST10005 - Calculus 1
- PHYC10005 - Physics 1: Fundamentals
- COMP10001 - Foundations of Computing
- ECON10004 - Introductory Microeconomics
Semester 2
- MAST10006 - Calculus 2
- PHYC10004 - Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology
- COMP10002 - Foundations of Algorithms
- FNCE10001 - Finance 1
If I were you I'd probably do Intro Macro semester 2, and then Finance 1 during summer semester.
Can I ask why you'd suggest that? :)Because Intro Macro is a great subject. Most of what I've heard about Finance 1 suggests it's pretty bludgy, and that you could learn most of it from a textbook, and I think Macro would be much more valuable. Also, you can do two subjects over summer semester, if need be.
Also, I was planning on taking Linear Algebra over the summer semester.
Semester 1
Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology
Concepts in Cell and Developmental Biology
Animal Behaviour
Music Theatre: Singing Rock Musicals
Semester 2
Cell Signalling and Neurochemistry
Developmental Biology (assuming I get into it, otherwise it'll be Developmental Neurobiology)
Protein Structure and Function
Choir 2 (or the second theatre subject... any bludgy music subject will do)
Oh man, I've been waiting for third year, so many good subjects to choose from!
Someone else doing zoology subjects! :D Looking at that, are you doing a Cell and Developmental Biology major?
So why didn't you choose them? haha only kidding!
You sound like a lot of my friends haha, they think I'm crazy for voluntarily picking Protein S&F.
What do they say is wrong with Protein S&F? D: I had that down as a strong contender for a third-year elective, but if there are issues with it I might choose something else instead (since there are so many things to choose from D; ).Oh no, that was coming from zoology/ecology majors, who freak out at the thought of anything biochem related and think I'm weird for finding it interesting, haha. On the other hand, I'm fond of the biochem department, the two second year subjects (Biochem & Mol Bio and Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function) were really well organised, so I have high hopes for Protein S&F. I haven't actually heard any feedback from the subject itself - if anyone reading this has done it, I would appreciate a review! :)
how do i unenrol in something?
1) go into Uni portal
log in then go to this link : https://my.unimelb.edu.au/studentportal/faces/StudentAdmin/Enrollment/WithdrawFromASubject
I liked Short Fiction much more than Ideas and Practice (in general), consider doing that in sem2 over a breadthWriting for Screen is also a lot of fun. A lot.
has any one done pharmacology and microbes in the same sem (only offered in sem 2)? im more interested in pharm major but microbes is a prereq for a few majors and I want to keep my options open...would it be too full on?
Semester 1ESD 1?
-Calculus 2
-Physics 1
- ______
-Intro Microeconomics
Semester 2
-ESD 2
-Linear Algebra
-Physics 2
-(Breadth)
Anyone got suggestions on what i can do during semester 1 ? Looking to major in some sort of engineering (electrical in mind).
ESD 1?
Plz , no. Read the subject review and nobody likes it whatsoever.Fair enough. I'd say to probably do Chem 1 then. Great subject, very well organised, and I think it's always good to expand your expertise, whether that be in science, arts, commerce, etc.
Fair enough. I'd say to probably do Chem 1 then. Great subject, very well organised, and I think it's always good to expand your expertise, whether that be in science, arts, commerce, etc.
I absolutely despise chemistry for some odd reason. I'm sorry.Don't know why you're apologising to me, it's your loss :P
I absolutely despise chemistry for some odd reason. I'm sorry.
you could move linear algebra to first semester since it really doesnt require any calc2 knowledge at all and take engmath in sem 2. you only are required to take 5 first year sciences after all. :) and that allows you to take more engineering related second and third year subjects overall.
Would the stress/workload of Linear Algebra & Calc 2 in 1st Semester be too much ? And is Engineering Math going to make me cry ?
Otherwise i would srsly consider it. I don't want to die first year.
I did Lin Alg and Calc 2 in the same semester (along with biology and ESD2) and it was fine. And I'm not naturally gifted at maths. I put in a lot of hours though.
Guys, I was just browsing here when I saw someone mentioning EDS1. :o I know I have to register to ask.Not compulsory.
Is it actually compulsory for those who are interested in engineering? Or whether you can just skip it?
Not compulsory.
Ah okay thanks for the info. Do you personally recommend it to first year student though? I'm interested in EE and Civil but I just don't want to encounter Bio or Chem again.I'm an Arts student with no interest in Engineering haha, not your best source. I do have quite a few friends that have done ESD 1 that didn't like it (or even despised it). Have heard good things about ESD 2 though.
Do you personally recommend it to first year student though?
I'm an Arts student with no interest in Engineering haha, not your best source. I do have quite a few friends that have done ESD 1 though and didn't like it. Have heard good things about ESD 2 though.
Well I think from reading the review in student union website and some other reviews and recommendation here, I'm seriously considering dropping out ESD1. I just don't know what I should take as an alternative to fulfill the credits reqs. Maybe a computer course instead? But then every class may already be full today.Do COMP10001 with me! And don't worry about classes being full, only 80% of spots have been released, and a further 20% will be available in a second release at 10am, 24th February (at least I'm pretty sure that's how it works).
Do COMP10001 with me! And don't worry about classes being full, only 80% of spots have been released, and a further 20% will be available in a second release at 10am, 24th February (at least I'm pretty sure that's how it works).
Well I think from reading the review in student union website and some other reviews and recommendation here, I'm seriously considering dropping out ESD1. I just don't know what I should take as an alternative to fulfill the credits reqs. Maybe a computer course instead? But then every class may already be full today.
Many things would be more useful than taking ESD1. COMP10001 being one of them. I don't know what your other subjects are - I assume you're already taking Physics 1 or 2.
This semester:You (probably) won't be able to overload second semester - they don't allow first years to overload. Even if you've done UMEP it's non-negotiable. Unless there's an exception for Chancellors but I haven't heard anything like that before.
CHEM20018, Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis
MAST10008, Accelerated Mathematics 1
BLAW10001, Principles of Business Law
BIOL10004, Biology of Cells and Organisms
Next semester (hopefully; this might be overkill)
CHEM20020, Chemistry: Structure and Properties
MAST10009, Accelerated Mathematics 2
BIOL10005, Genetics and the Evolution of Life
BCMB20002, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
CHEM20019, Practical Chemistry
You (probably) won't be able to overload second semester - they don't allow first years to overload. Even if you've done UMEP it's non-negotiable. Unless there's an exception for Chancellors but I haven't heard anything like that before.
I wouldn't bother withdrawing from calc 2 tonight, since (I'm pretty sure) you'll need to manually enrol into AM 1 at the uni because you're from another state and it'll say you haven't done the prereqs. If this is the case, I'd ask the uni to check for available spots right before you enrol. Also, I don't know what 11am class you're talking about. There are only 1 set of lectures so you don't need to worry about not getting into them. As for the tutorials and pracs which run straight after each other, they are available together from 1pm-3:15pm on Monday and Thursday (you can't have a prac/tute on Monday and a prac/tute on Thursday), and MAYBE 9am-11am on Thursday (can't see whether or not it's available because it's what I'm registered in).
^^ out of interest, how did you manage to just sit the Chemistry 2 exam and pass it well enough for them to let you be exempt from Level 1 Chemistry? Do you just love Chemistry and you taught yourself content way beyond VCE Chemistry? What's your intended major?
You (probably) won't be able to overload second semester - they don't allow first years to overload. Even if you've done UMEP it's non-negotiable. Unless there's an exception for Chancellors but I haven't heard anything like that before.
I've heard someone overloaded in second semester of first year with an average of 75% in first semester.Hmm this is extremely unusual - the student centres are meant to have a blanket ban (i.e. under no circumstances) on first year overloading and 75% while being a good average wouldn't be enough for them to bend that.
Hmm this is extremely unusual - the student centres are meant to have a blanket ban (i.e. under no circumstances) on first year overloading and 75% while being a good average wouldn't be enough for them to bend that.
It's more likely that they didn't apply to overload officially and just managed to put in 5 subjects online and no one picked up on it - the IT system is so dodgy you'd be surprised at how often this happens, but it certainly isn't the norm. I've never ever heard of a first year overloading, though I could be wrong. Interesting.
Ha. Yeah, the IT system really sucks. Who knows, maybe it will somehow let me register for classes for five subjects.Yeah I know people that have managed to do up to 6 subjects a semester. Ridiculous.
I asked someone at the science centre and they didn't exactly say "no" regardless. They still gave me a form to fill in come end of first semester.
Yeah I know people that have managed to do up to 6 subjects a semester. Ridiculous.
What days are those? Just post a pic of your timetable so far and it'll be easier :P
To not have any clashes, these are the hours you'll need free;
- 11am-12pm Tuesday to Friday
- 1pm-3:15pm Monday or 1pm-3:15pm Thursday or MAYBE 9am-11am Thursday (this one is probably taken, I can't check)
If you have a clash with a lecture, it won't really matter. I'm not sure if you can skip the tutorial/prac sessions. Anyway, I really think it's best if you just ask the science student centre tomorrow (make sure you get there early).
After first year I will decide whether I want to continue in the medicine/biology/chemistry direction or the maths/physics direction.
I might switch CHEM10004 with ECON10004 and do CHEM10004 in the summer.
By the way, is there any disadvantage in doing subjects over the summer other than the obvious disadvantage of not getting a break? Are there less lectures or anything like that in the summer?
After first year I will decide whether I want to continue in the medicine/biology/chemistry direction or the maths/physics direction.
I might switch CHEM10004 with ECON10004 and do CHEM10004 in the summer.
By the way, is there any disadvantage in doing subjects over the summer other than the obvious disadvantage of not getting a break? Are there less lectures or anything like that in the summer?
for every summer subject i've done the lecturer always states that people in summer do better than people in the normal semester. i don't see any disadvantage in that.