Post your subject selection related questions here

[nubs]

Originally this was just for me, but I thought it would be easier if everyone just posted their questions here
anyway

In the handbook, it says I'm allowed to do CHEM10004 (Chemistry 2) in the Summer term, but it doesn't give me the option to do it then when I'm selecting my subjects online during the enrollment process thingo

any ideas?

Also, I'm thinking of taking first year Chem and biol, along with Physics Fundamentals
Will this be enough to cover the content for the GAMSAT if I choose to sit it? If not, is there another subject I should think of picking up?

[Edmund]

In the handbook, it says I'm allowed to do CHEM10004 (Chemistry 2) in the Summer term, but it doesn't give me the option to do it then when I'm selecting my subjects online during the enrollment process thingo

any ideas?

Also, I'm thinking of taking first year Chem and biol, along with Physics Fundamentals
Will this be enough to cover the content for the GAMSAT if I choose to sit it? If not, is there another subject I should think of picking up?

Enrolment for summer subjects happens in November.

First year chemistry, biology and physics (both semesters) should cover most of the science component of the GAMSAT.

[nubs]

Ok thanks

It's just that in the 'select subjects' part of the enrollment - with the study planner for the 3 years - for some subjects like Chemistry 1, it gives me the option of choosing Semester 1 or semester 2. But I don't get that for Chemistry 2, it only gives me Semester 2, but according to the handbook I should also have the option of selecting the Summer Term

[dc302]

Ok thanks

It's just that in the 'select subjects' part of the enrollment - with the study planner for the 3 years - for some subjects like Chemistry 1, it gives me the option of choosing Semester 1 or semester 2. But I don't get that for Chemistry 2, it only gives me Semester 2, but according to the handbook I should also have the option of selecting the Summer Term

Yeah there are many things wrong with the portal in general, so don't worry. Just leave chem 2 and enroll in it later.

[nubs]

ok so just wait it out?

And at this stage, I only need to apply for six level 1 sciences and two level 1 breadths, don't I? I can't apply for subjects that I plan to do in 2013?

[dc302]

ok so just wait it out?

And at this stage, I only need to apply for six level 1 sciences and two level 1 breadths, don't I? I can't apply for subjects that I plan to do in 2013?

I think you can plan it but you shouldn't be able to actually enroll in them since you don't have the prereqs completed. And yeah, wait it out.

[86]

How did you figure out how to work subject selection? I'm completely bewildered here.

[nubs]

Yeah it took me a while, but I'm finally getting the hang of it


I think it's something like this:
You can plan your entire 3 years, but can only enrol in subjects for 2012 (so no subjects available in the summer term)
You'll need a total of 8 subjects for first year (6 science and 2 breadth)
Pretty sure you can swap your two breadth for two science subjects for first year, or you can save this option for later years 'cause you still have to do a minimum of 4 breadths at certain levels

anyway, i think this is what you were asking for, and I think this is what you have to do:
where it says Science Level 1, click 'choose' and choose your subject. You should be able to do this 5 times for 5 different level 1 subjects (You have to do a minimum of five level 1 subjects)
Then go on to the next one which is called 'Science Level 1, 2 & 3' and then click choose again, and there you can obviously choose a science subject at any level, but you'd need to satisfy the prerequisites for the subject to be able to enrol into it

once you have done your 6 science subjects, go on to the breadth part of it, and do the same thing

I'm not sure if that's any help or if that's even right but yeah

anyway, my turn

Ok so, this is what my study plan is looking like without the breadth

Semester 1: Accelerated Mathematics 1 - Chemistry 1 - Biology of Cells and Organisms
Semester 2: Accelerated Mathematics 2 - Chemistry 2 - Genetics and Evolution of Life
*I will then take Physics 1: Fundamentals in Semester 1 of 2013
*Or, I could swap Biology of Cells and Organisms with Physics 1: Fundamentals

But the thing is, I want to be ready for the GAMSAT, and since I'm pretty lazy, I'd rather be taught than learn on my own
Since I have no experience in physics (apart from the motion in spec), and I did well in Biol, it sounds better for me to do the Physics subject in the first year and self learn the Biology one over summer, doesn't it? Or does the biol section require much more attention, with the physics one being simple since it's year 12 level?

I could also do this, which seems to be a better option in regards to covering GAMSAT topics:
Semester 1: Accelerated Mathematics 1 - Physics 1: Fundamentals - Biology of Cells and Organisms
Semester 2: Accelerated Mathematics 2 - Chemistry 1 - Genetics and Evolution of Life
*Take Chemistry 2 in the Summer Term

Does something look wrong with that^? Or is it just a bad idea?

[dc302]

Your second one sounds good, it's what I would have done if I were you, especially because you will finish chem 2 before gamsat.

[nubs]

hmm, it's just that the handbook doesn't tell me if Chemistry 2 is confirmed for the 2013 summer term, so if it ends up not being offered then I just die

That's the only thing that's keeping me

Is there any reason for me to think it won't be offered again for next year's summer term?

and will Physics 1: Fundamentals be enough? 'Cause Edmund said I should take two semesters of it. I could always just self learn one of the Biol subjects if that's the case
I've been told it's nearly the same as year 12 biology, just with a bit more detail

[Russ]

Just do 4 sciences in semester 1 this year...?

[86]

Yeah it took me a while, but I'm finally getting the hang of it


I think it's something like this:
You can plan your entire 3 years, but can only enrol in subjects for 2012 (so no subjects available in the summer term)
You'll need a total of 8 subjects for first year (6 science and 2 breadth)
Pretty sure you can swap your two breadth for two science subjects for first year, or you can save this option for later years 'cause you still have to do a minimum of 4 breadths at certain levels

anyway, i think this is what you were asking for, and I think this is what you have to do:
where it says Science Level 1, click 'choose' and choose your subject. You should be able to do this 5 times for 5 different level 1 subjects (You have to do a minimum of five level 1 subjects)
Then go on to the next one which is called 'Science Level 1, 2 & 3' and then click choose again, and there you can obviously choose a science subject at any level, but you'd need to satisfy the prerequisites for the subject to be able to enrol into it

once you have done your 6 science subjects, go on to the breadth part of it, and do the same thing

I'm not sure if that's any help or if that's even right but yeah

Thanks - it's starting to make sense now. But I accidentally put ENGR10003 into the BS-SCISUBLV123 - Science Level 1, 2 & 3 field. I was meant to put it in the BS-SCISUBLV1 - Science Level 1 field with all my level 1 sciences but I already had 5. Do you know how to delete it?

And I'm seriously confused as to what all these BS-SCISUBLV123 - Science Level 1, 2 & 3, BS-SCISUBLV2 - Science Level 2, BS-BREADTHL1-3 - Breadth Level 1-3 Subjects, BS-BREADTHL2-3 - Breadth Level 2-3 Subjects, BS-SCI&BREADTH - Science and Breadth and etc means. There are just so many categories it's a nightmare to do.

[kwheattt]

Question, I'm interested in transferring from science to commerce after a year (preferably a semester) what subjects should I take so that I can transfer to commerce and complete an engineering breadth track?

I was thinking of taking civil systems subjects (for engineering) and commerce subjects in my breadth, what are the other 'science' subjects that could benefit me most? Or be are 'easy' to do well in so I have a better chance to receive a 75+% average?

[Gloamglozer]

Question, I'm interested in transferring from science to commerce after a year (preferably a semester) what subjects should I take so that I can transfer to commerce and complete an engineering breadth track?

I was thinking of taking civil systems subjects (for engineering) and commerce subjects in my breadth, what are the other 'science' subjects that could benefit me most? Or be are 'easy' to do well in so I have a better chance to receive a 75+% average?

I would recommend ECON10004 Introductory to Microeconomics in semester 1 because it's a core subject for all B.Com people so you'll be surrounded by commerce kids so if you want to make friends prior to transferring that won't be a problem.  It's also a very easy subject even if you haven't economics in VCE.

[kwheattt]

Question, I'm interested in transferring from science to commerce after a year (preferably a semester) what subjects should I take so that I can transfer to commerce and complete an engineering breadth track?

I was thinking of taking civil systems subjects (for engineering) and commerce subjects in my breadth, what are the other 'science' subjects that could benefit me most? Or be are 'easy' to do well in so I have a better chance to receive a 75+% average?

I would recommend ECON10004 Introductory to Microeconomics in semester 1 because it's a core subject for all B.Com people so you'll be surrounded by commerce kids so if you want to make friends prior to transferring that won't be a problem.  It's also a very easy subject even if you haven't economics in VCE.

Thanks! Any subjects within science subjects that could help me with commerce? any maths maybe?
I'm interested in eco and finance