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Uni Stuff => Universities - Victoria => Monash University => Topic started by: Reus on January 20, 2015, 12:06:11 am
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Okay so I'm literally foreign to all this, and don't know how to do it. How do I manage my timetable and set my tuts/lectures?
Also when do we choose majors?
Thanks!!
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Okay so I'm literally foreign to all this, and don't know how to do it. How do I manage my timetable and set my tuts/lectures?
Also when do we choose majors?
Thanks!!
Allocate+ / MUTTS Guide --- Please read before posting
Login to allocate+ using your my monash credentials
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Allocate+ / MUTTS Guide --- Please read before posting
Login to allocate+ using your my monash credentials
Thanks helped a lot.
However I can not access my allocate+ since "I'm not in the system" is this because I haven't completed my CSP/HECS through WES (waiting for a TFN)?
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You probably cant access it if you're a full student. You can check timetables on Mutts though.
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You probably cant access it if you're a full student. You can check timetables on Mutts though.
Yep that worked, thanks.
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When's the due date for timetables etc
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When's the due date for timetables etc
On your my.monash page, there should be a section detailed "important dates", filled with dates like this that you need. According to this section, preference entry ends on the 19th of Feb.
Also, reminder to those turning to MUTTS:
IF YOU HAVE LABS, YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN THEM (also with 50% of tutes or so). If you're not enrolled in a lab, and get one you don't like, you MUST go to the one you don't like. The lab you're enrolled in is the lab you get marks for, and changing labs is not as easy as showing up to a tute and being all, "oh yeah, the tutor said I could come to this lab this week".
Particularly, most labs are hurdles (i.e., you must pass them to pass the unit), so you want to get a lab session you like. So, make sure you check allocate+ after enrollment so you can get the lab you want. If you have troubles logging into allocate+ on the lead-up to preference entry closing, contact Monash and get it sorted.
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Also, guys can I get clarification on what subject codes mean?
Eg. LAW1011 vs LAW2011.
What does the first number signify? If it's 1011 does it mean it's a first year subject and 2011 a second year subject?
I am also going to cram in one extra question.
When I am in the Monash timetabling system, I see that there are already units in there for me - are those the compulsory, faculty added ones? How many more units can I add? Or a better question is, how do we know how many units we need to study? I am doing a double degree in Arts and Law.. how do I know how many Arts unit I can do and how many Law units I can do?
Cheers!
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Also, guys can I get clarification on what subject codes mean?
Eg. LAW1011 vs LAW2011.
What does the first number signify? If it's 1011 does it mean it's a first year subject and 2011 a second year subject?
Yes that's basically it - and I guess when you're picking other units you pick the ones with 1 as the first number in it (first-year unit)!
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What does the first number signify? If it's 1011 does it mean it's a first year subject and 2011 a second year subject?
It means 1011 is a level one subject and 2011 is a level two subject, so you had the right general idea but there's a few differences. It doesn't mean you have to do 1XXX subjects only in first year and 2XXX subjects only in your second etc. You can do any subject in any year so long as you meet the prerequisites, have completed three two level one subjects before starting a level two subject, and a similar complete some level two subjects before any level three. You also need to make sure don't go over whatever the maximum amount of level one subjects in your course is. Check the handbook for this, because I'm not sure what Arts/Law requires.
When I am in the Monash timetabling system, I see that there are already units in there for me - are those the compulsory, faculty added ones? How many more units can I add? Or a better question is, how do we know how many units we need to study? I am doing a double degree in Arts and Law.. how do I know how many Arts unit I can do and how many Law units I can do?
I believe that those will be the compulsory units. Somewhere under the handbook for Arts/Law it'll say you how many units you need to do in each subjects. It may say credit points instead, a standard unit is worth six credit points, some are occasionally worth more but just divide the total credit points of each faculty by six to get a rough idea of what you need to do.
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It doesn't mean you have to do 1XXX subjects only in first year and 2XXX subjects only in your second etc. You can do any subject in any year so long as you meet the prerequisites, have completed three level one subjects before starting a level two subject, and a similar complete some level two subjects before any level three.
I did not know that crap thank you for clarifying! does that mean we can do like level 2 subs in first year? thANKS
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I did not know that crap thank you for clarifying! does that mean we can do like level 2 subs in first year? thANKS
Yes - in first year, I did three level 2 subjects. Coming into second year, I'm doing two level three subjects.
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Yes - in first year, I did three level 2 subjects. Coming into second year, I'm doing two level three subjects.
For some reason, I can't enrol into Level 2 subjects. The system says "System error - 0 out of 2 Level 1 subjects completed" .....
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For some reason, I can't enrol into Level 2 subjects. The system says "System error - 0 out of 2 Level 1 subjects completed" .....
I'm assuming you have to have completed at least two level 1 subjects, then. Just try enrolling after exams/results, when you've "officially" completed the units. (unless they're semester 1 units, in which case just e-mail the unit coordinator and ask for special permission)
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When you guys are enrolling in units are you creating your timetable? I am unable to do so since I don't have a TFN and will wait till tomorrow at the info session.
(Just worried if timetables are being created and by the time I am able to do so, I'll cop a terrible timetable -.-)
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When you guys are enrolling in units are you creating your timetable? I am unable to do so since I don't have a TFN and will wait till tomorrow at the info session.
(Just worried if timetables are being created and by the time I am able to do so, I'll cop a terrible timetable -.-)
Monash works by preference entry, unlike many other uni's "first come, first serve" systems. Preference entry closes on the 19th of Feb, you have until then to put in your preferences. After that, you have just as much chance as anyone else to get your number 1 preferences.
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Monash works by preference entry, unlike many other uni's "first come, first serve" systems. Preference entry closes on the 19th of Feb, you have until then to put in your preferences. After that, you have just as much chance as anyone else to get your number 1 preferences.
Well that's just amazing of them. Another reason to love Monash :P
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Hey guys! I am on Allocate+ at the moment. Quick questions:
1. Should we set tutorials immediately after (same day, perhaps an hour after) lectures? Or is it better to have tutorials before lectures so we can discuss upcoming lecture materials? What about the day after?
2. I have a subject (Human Rights Theory) which only has one lecture. Why is there the option of having a tutorial DURING the lecture, lol. (just curious) Is this the faculty saying this lecture is pointless so we might as well just have tutorials during lectures?
3. Is it bad to cram everything in three days so I can have two days?
4. Do we generally get our first preferences? For some subjects, I have to put preference times for 1-6 - are we likely to get our first? If not, I may have clashes if I get allocated second preferences... Also, how do they allocate times? is it first come first served?
Thanks!
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Hey guys! I am on Allocate+ at the moment. Quick questions:
1. Should we set tutorials immediately after (same day, perhaps an hour after) lectures? Or is it better to have tutorials before lectures so we can discuss upcoming lecture materials? What about the day after?
2. I have a subject (Human Rights Theory) which only has one lecture. Why is there the option of having a tutorial DURING the lecture, lol. (just curious)
3. Is it bad to cram everything in three days so I can have two days?
4. Do we generally get our first preferences? For some subjects, I have to put preference times for 1-6 - are we likely to get our first? If not, I may have clashes if I get allocated second preferences... Also, how do they allocate times? is it first come first served?
Thanks!
1. Up to you - granted, you normally discuss last week's material in tutorials, so don't pick an early one just so you can discuss the upcoming material.
2. Ermm, are the lectures auto-allocated? Can you choose from a few streams?
3. Nope - the first timetable I ever saw (I think it was Ned Nerb's, actually. :P) had Monday and Tuesday absolute completely filled up, like 9-6, and then the next three days completely empty. So many people do it, and unless you have a reason to show up every day (like I do), you may as well try and limit travelling time.
4. If it causes a clash, allocate+ stops it. There's actually a "technique" to making your timetable, where you make your first preference what you want, then your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. things that will clash with auto-allocated stuff. It's meant to basically guarantee your first preference.
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Hey guys! I am on Allocate+ at the moment. Quick questions:
1. Should we set tutorials immediately after (same day, perhaps an hour after) lectures? Or is it better to have tutorials before lectures so we can discuss upcoming lecture materials? What about the day after?
2. I have a subject (Human Rights Theory) which only has one lecture. Why is there the option of having a tutorial DURING the lecture, lol. (just curious) Is this the faculty saying this lecture is pointless so we might as well just have tutorials during lectures?
3. Is it bad to cram everything in three days so I can have two days?
4. Do we generally get our first preferences? For some subjects, I have to put preference times for 1-6 - are we likely to get our first? If not, I may have clashes if I get allocated second preferences... Also, how do they allocate times? is it first come first served?
Thanks!
1. I definitely got 10 times more out of the week when blocking the lecture after the tute. It really helps you know what is going on.
2. I would suggest blocking the tute at an alternative time. Right now it seems like a great option but after a while it'll get annoying if the lectures actually end up being worthwhile and provide important content for you to know.
3. Mmm yeah I wouldn't do it. Remember, 4 days is still great, and you'll have time to meet new people and be more social, which matters!
4. Not first come, first served. I once entered my preferences a month after allocate opened and I still got all my number one preferences. Just go on MUTTS or Excel and work out a timetable with no clashes, or as little as possible. If you don't have any clashes with your first preferences, I'd imagine you'd get them!
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4. Not first come, first served. I once entered my preferences a month after allocate opened and I still got all my number one preferences. Just go on MUTTS or Excel and work out a timetable with no clashes, or as little as possible. If you don't have any clashes with your first preferences, I'd imagine you'd get them!
Or you can use this page. ;)
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Everyone has a period of time to put in their preferences. These are collected and stored. This time will not be over for awhile.
After awhile, little gremlins in the basement at Monash flick a switch and the supercomputer goes into overdrive. This computer uses complicated ways of trying to ensure everyone gets the best timetable possible using their preferences. It is not first come first serve, as long as you put your preferences in before the switch is flicked. You have an equal chance of getting the same slot as everyone else.
This is distinct to the inferior system used at Melbourne University, which is quite fitting for an inferior university. It is first come, first serve. Everyone jumps on at like 7am on the day you can choose and its an absolute bloodbath.
I would not worry at all about getting them in late (as long as its before allocated has its sort programme ran) because it simply won't impact you.
Preference entry opens
Tuesday 13 January, 10:00am
Preference entry closes
Thursday 19 February, 5:00pm
Allocation adjustment opens
Tuesday 24 February, 10:00am
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Could somebody please explain what the difference is between single part labs and multi part labs?