Welcome to the Bachelor of Environmental Science & Management and

1. Welcometo the Bachelor of Environmental Science & Management and Bachelor of Environmental Science & Management/B Business Program Information Session - Callaghan | 24 July 2019

2. Acknowledgement of Country

3. Program Convenor Dr Troy Gaston The Program Convenor is the academic staff member with overall responsibility for the management and quality of your program. Contact me for advice on academic matters, including career advice and course recommendations to suit your interests and study plans.

4. Course Coordinator A  Course Coordinator is responsible for organising one or more individual courses (subjects). You will have a different Course Coordinator for each course you are enrolled in, and examples of areas for which they are responsible include course content, adverse circumstances, and grades. Program Advisor and Student Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. Student Advisors are part of the Student Advice Team and are located in Student Central locations. They assist you to navigate UON policies and procedures and the free services to support you during your study.

5. Program Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. For more info visit newcastle.edu.au/askuon or email programadvice@newcastle.edu.au

6. Semester Study Load Full-time study = Domestic Students: Enrolled in 30 units or more per semester or enrolled in a total of 60 units or more in that academic year International Students: Enrolled in 40 units per semester Part-time study = Domestic Students: 10 – 20 units per semester International Students: Should enroll full-time. Meet with a Student Advisor or visit Student Central if you want to vary your course load Every 10 unit course requires 10 hours study per week

7. Terminology Core Courses = compulsory courses completed by everyone studying the program Major = a structured sequence of courses providing specialised knowledge in a particular study area Directed Course = a course chosen from a list or group of courses Elective = any unrestricted course in the University

8. Do you need to study maths as part of your degree? You may need to sit a maths placement test. Maths Placement Tests will be held at Callaghan: Thursday 25th July 2pm-3pm Friday 26th July 12pm-1pm Additional sessions will be held during the first week of semester. Make sure you register in Career Hub to attend. For details visit ASKUON - How can I access a Math Placement Test (MPT) to check my mathematics knowledge is adequate for my program? If you completed HSC mathematics with a Band 5 or higher in the past two years you don’t need to sit the test.

9. What to bring on your first week • Laptop or tablet (lecture slides are posted prior to the lecture) • Pen and notepad • Laboratory coat (purchase from Coop Bookshop on Campus)

10. What is the program about? The B ESM Program focuses on human interactions, and addresses human-induced impactson the environment. You will complete one of the following majors: Earth Systems Ecosystems & Biodiversity Marine Science (MARI coded courses online or at Ourimbah Campus only) Sustainability You will also develop personal skills and attributes: Critical Thinking, Ethics and Responsibility, Communication, and Information Technology

11. UONline (Blackboard) uonline.newcastle.edu.au • BESM Blackboard Site • Information about your program, general announcements • Individual courses • Course specific information and resources • Lecture slides/notes, assessment information, discussion board, laboratory/field work information • Your program is a mix of “face-to-face” and online learning

12. UONCapture uonline.newcastle.edu.au UONCapture is the University's platform for recording classes and other teaching resources. Timetabled lectures conducted in equipped classrooms will be recorded. To access these recordings, please log into UONlineand visit your course site. Then, click the UONCapture link at the bottom of your course menu to access recordings.

13. When do tutorials and/or labs start? • All lectures start next week! • If in doubt, check the course outline on Blackboard • Laboratory induction session for ENVS1001 is in Week 1 – don’t miss it! • Full laboratory sessions from Week 2 (covered footwear required – check announcements for other information)

14. Textbooks • Check your Course Outline for any “required textbooks”. Library will have copies or you can purchase • Some courses have a “recommended textbook” – no need to purchase

15. Program Plan A Program Plan outlines the structure of your degree. It is designed to provide you with an easy to follow plan you can use to check that you are on track with your degree, and help you choose courses that will be appropriate for your program.

16. How to access your program plan See your Program Plan under Program Information Log into myUON Click the My Details tile

17. Are you eligible for credit? • If you have studied at another institution you may be eligible for credit. • For advice, talk to your Program Advisor Credit information for current students

18. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Callaghan BIOL1002 MATH1001 Check Blackboard announcements for each course for time/location

19. What to expect in your first semester - tips from a current student • Work starts in Week 1 – there is no easing into it • Assignments will be due in most weeks: check course outline for details and listen in lectures! • Most course have formal exams • Some things might be confronting –we don’t check your homework! You need to be motivated  • You’ll go through ups and downs – excitement, followed by self-doubt, followed by confidence • Don’t be afraid to ask for help – knowing what you don’t know is a valuable skill • There is always someone you can talk to!

20. How to manage your assessment schedule • Assessment due dates are in your course outline • Use a diary • Use a wall planner (grab a free wall planner at the Orientation Expo or from Student Central) • Look at the due date and count backwards to work out when you need to start assignments – the night before is not a good habit to get into! • App to remind you when things are due • Whatever works for you, there is no right or wrong

21. Checklist for first day at uni • Have you: • Organised a student card? • Organised a parking permit or know which bus to catch? • Know where your rooms are located? • Downloaded the myuon app? • Bought plenty of insect repellent?

22. All the best for next week “You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” – William Faulkner​

23. What’s On Next: 12:00pm – 2.00pm Lunch: Bar on the Hill Campus Tours: Bar on the Hill (on demand leaving approx. every 15 minutes) 2.00pm – 3.00pm Women in Science, Engineering and the Built Environment: EFG06 2.00pm – 4.00pm Our Shout and Entertainment: Bar on the Hill

24. Are there any questions?