Subject/major queries

[Spxtcs]

I'm back, another quick question, is the neuroscience major based more on the psychological aspects of the brain or how the brain actually works, if that makes sense? Like do they explore behaviour/memory like in VCE Psych or connections in the brain and more complex physiological stuff?

@simpak, thanks I have already completed BIOL10004 and BIOL10005 so I'm guessing I have a free 'spot'/elective? I will have to do chemistry 1, so that means that I can choose 2 other subjects like NEUR30003 Principles of Neuroscience and a breadth

[MelonBar]

I'm back, another quick question, is the neuroscience major based more on the psychological aspects of the brain or how the brain actually works, if that makes sense? Like do they explore behaviour/memory like in VCE Psych or connections in the brain and more complex physiological stuff?

@simpak, thanks I have already completed BIOL10004 and BIOL10005 so I'm guessing I have a free 'spot'/elective? I will have to do chemistry 1, so that means that I can choose 2 other subjects like NEUR30003 Principles of Neuroscience and a breadth

That depends on the subjects you choose. Check subject reviews (there are three for neur30003) and the handbook

[Starlight]

I'm back, another quick question, is the neuroscience major based more on the psychological aspects of the brain or how the brain actually works, if that makes sense? Like do they explore behaviour/memory like in VCE Psych or connections in the brain and more complex physiological stuff?

As MelonBar has mentioned, there are a few subject reviews up for NEUR30003 (including the one I recently wrote during the holidays). It's very early on right now to consider majors, as others have posted just take your standard biol and chem subjects in first year to keep your options open for a major in the health sciences. In terms of the areas studied, I suppose there is some similarity to what is studied in VCE psychology (e.g. memory, sleep) but I guess it's more about looking at higher order cognitive functions through a biological basis (explained in the subject reviews). You do study some anatomy about the brain such as the corpus callosum (major connection that exists between the right and left hemispheres), blood supply to the brain, the meninges of the brain etc. but those kinds of topics make up the foundation lectures for NEUR30003 and NEUR30004.

[Spxtcs]

That depends on the subjects you choose. Check subject reviews (there are three for neur30003) and the handbook

As MelonBar has mentioned, there are a few subject reviews up for NEUR30003 (including the one I recently wrote during the holidays). It's very early on right now to consider majors, as others have posted just take your standard biol and chem subjects in first year to keep your options open for a major in the health sciences. In terms of the areas studied, I suppose there is some similarity to what is studied in VCE psychology (e.g. memory, sleep) but I guess it's more about looking at higher order cognitive functions through a biological basis (explained in the subject reviews). You do study some anatomy about the brain such as the corpus callosum (major connection that exists between the right and left hemispheres), blood supply to the brain, the meninges of the brain etc. but those kinds of topics make up the foundation lectures for NEUR30003 and NEUR30004.

thanks very much guys, will do

[Spxtcs]

so hopefully I won't be bothering anyone anymore with my jaffy questions, but one last question:

I've enrolled in my subjects for first year 2015 and I've already completed BIOL10004 and BIOL10005 as part of UMEP, is this study plan right (as in how many subjects and breadth subjects I have - I have a free science elective meaning I only need to do 2 subjects and 1 breadth per semester?)

Semester 1:
Chemistry 1
Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1
Breadth - Philosophy: The Big Questions

Semester 2:
Chemistry 2
Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2
Breadth - From Plato to Einstein

thanks

[notveryasian]

so hopefully I won't be bothering anyone anymore with my jaffy questions, but one last question:

I've enrolled in my subjects for first year 2015 and I've already completed BIOL10004 and BIOL10005 as part of UMEP, is this study plan right (as in how many subjects and breadth subjects I have - I have a free science elective meaning I only need to do 2 subjects and 1 breadth per semester?)

Semester 1:
Chemistry 1
Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1
Breadth - Philosophy: The Big Questions

Semester 2:
Chemistry 2
Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2
Breadth - From Plato to Einstein

thanks

Yeah there's nothing wrong with your study plan so far, are you planning on doing more subjects in 1st year?

[Spxtcs]

Yeah there's nothing wrong with your study plan.

thank you

[notveryasian]

thank you

Sorry bout my edit, but you can consider maybe doing some 2nd year subjects in 2nd sem? Since you've basically done both 1st year core Biology subjects already.

[Spxtcs]

Sorry bout my edit, but you can consider maybe doing some 2nd year subjects in 2nd sem? Since you've basically done both 1st year core Biology subjects already.

well I thought I only needed to do that many subjects because I have a free place, but am I supposed to do more? I wanted to do everything just as a basic first year student but with a lighter load which is apparently what happens when you have completed UMEP subjects. Right now I would be too scared to do 2nd year subjects in 1st year, but I'm just worried if I should be doing one more subject per semester now to be like everyone else?

[notveryasian]

well I thought I only needed to do that many subjects because I have a free place, but am I supposed to do more? I wanted to do everything just as a basic first year student but with a lighter load which is apparently what happens when you have completed UMEP subjects. Right now I would be too scared to do 2nd year subjects in 1st year, but I'm just worried if I should be doing one more subject per semester now to be like everyone else?

It's completely up to you how you want to complete your degree. I've met some UMEP students who complete 4 subjects per semester in their 1st year, including some 2nd year subjects, so they can comfortably complete a diploma on the side and/or make their 2nd/3rd year easier for them.

[Spxtcs]

It's completely up to you how you want to complete your degree. I've met some UMEP students who complete 4 subjects per semester in their 1st year, including some 2nd year subjects, so they can comfortably complete a diploma on the side and/or make their 2nd/3rd year easier for them.

thanks, I'd probably stick to a lighter load this year even though my future self will hate me for it . Just as long as it's ok to do a total of 3 subjects (including breadth) per semester instead of 4

[ealam2]

Hi! Could someone please check if my subject choices are okay, and that me doing Genetics in the Media in semester 1 won't affect me taking genetics and the evolution of life in semester 2? Also, apparently I'll need a vaccine against Q Fever to take Animals in Society 1: Intro and that it's not covered by Medicare or the uni. Where and when should I get this?
Thanks! 

Sem 1
Biology of Cells and Organisms
Chem 1
Genetics in the Media
Science and Pseudoscience- Breadth

Sem 2
Genetics and the Evolution of Life
Chem 2
Data Analysis 1
Animals in Society 1: Introduction- Breadth

[Snorlax]

I'd also like some insight into whether It's a good idea to do what I'm doing:

Sem1:
BIOL10004 - Biology of Cells and Organisms
CHEM10003 - Chemistry 1
PHYC10005 - Physics 1: Fundamentals
Breadth

Sem2:
BIOL10005 - Genetics & The Evolution of Life
CHEM10004 - Chemistry 2
PHYC10003 - Physics 1  / (OR,,, Would I be better off doing Calculus 1?)
Breadth

I'm clueless, and I'm just selecting subjects that would complement the Physiology major.
Also a question about a Graduate degree: Does it work like, for example: 'get a major in physiology, study Doctor of Optometry the next year'

I'm not quite sure about the pathway to study a graduate degree such as the Doctor of Optometry, so some insight will be much appreciated!

Thanks

[LeviLamp]

Hi! Could someone please check if my subject choices are okay, and that me doing Genetics in the Media in semester 1 won't affect me taking genetics and the evolution of life in semester 2? Also, apparently I'll need a vaccine against Q Fever to take Animals in Society 1: Intro and that it's not covered by Medicare or the uni. Where and when should I get this?
Thanks! 

Sem 1
Biology of Cells and Organisms
Chem 1
Genetics in the Media
Science and Pseudoscience- Breadth

Sem 2
Genetics and the Evolution of Life
Chem 2
Data Analysis 1
Animals in Society 1: Introduction- Breadth

I believe you can take Genetics and the Media prior to BIOL10005 Also, Science and Pseudoscience has a reputation as being a very, very badly taught and disappointing subject - maybe pick something else?

[ealam2]

I believe you can take Genetics and the Media prior to BIOL10005 Also, Science and Pseudoscience has a reputation as being a very, very badly taught and disappointing subject - maybe pick something else?

I've added Genetics in the Media to my study planner but there is no enrol button, only the change button. Do I have to go directly to Science Student Centre or somewhere else to discuss this?

Oh, did not know that. Are there any subject reviews for science and pseudoscience? I've already enrolled to that subject, can I withdraw from it if I change my mind?