ok thanks for the replies.
@el2012:ahhhhhhhh right,
cause thats why i got confused.
for biol , the contact hours are as such:
Contact Hours: 3 x one hour lectures per week, 18 hours of workshops(1 hour of theory workshop and 2 hours of practical workshop per fortnight), 6 hours of additional problem solving classes (1 hour per fortnight), 24 hours of pre-and post laboratory activities (2 hours per week), 24 hours of e-learning, online activities including independent learning tasks (2 hours per week).
Total Time Commitment:
in the actual timetable, a lab sesh goes for 3 hours, so im guessing that 1 hr is the theory, and 2 hr is the prac workshop, as written in the handbook - hence the 3hrs.
i thought in a fortnight ill be doing 2 hours of theory workshop, and 4 hrs of practical workshop, haha, which'd be too much.
so thats goood
ill post up a mock timetable i made in a while so someone can see if its right :p
For chemistry:
The 6hrs of computer aided learning tasks refers to the "chemcal" program, where you have to complete and pass various modules before each prac (don't worry you can redo them if you fail them). You just do these at home on your computer via the LMS.
The ILTs are un-timed they give you that you during the semester on the LMS which are often examinable (the content on the chemistry ILTs was often different to what was taught during lectures etc.). You must pass these to pass the chemistry subject (I think you can also redo these but i'm not sure..)
The biol ILTS count towards 5% of your mark, you cannot redo them and the content specifically relates to the lecture notes.
The pre and post prac tests for bio you just do at home on your computer via the LMS.
I think the 6hrs of additional problem solving classes for bio refers to the "topic tutorials". These are not compulsory to attend but are worth going to if you find a particular topic difficult or if you have never done bio before. There are also Tutor contact hours if you are struggling with the content.
As you can see, there provide a lot of programs/ classes during the semester to help you out so there's no reason you can't do well
Mine's looking pretty good but I'm concerned about the walking distance between my back-to-backs... Do I need to change them? :/
Nope that's fine! I had to do that too and for the same venues, and I got to class a minute or so earlier (i'd just get a map for the first week if you are a bit unfamilar) Your timetable is pretty perfect for first year!
Bhootnike, not sure if you've realized but you've picked a level 3 (LING30007) subject in first year.
Just keep in mind a level 3 subject in first year might be a little bit of a challenge. I looked on the handbook and they recommend a first year linguistics subject. I've also noticed that with my linguistics subjects in my first year, they can be quite pedantic with regards to marking.