Science 101

Subject SKIL10006 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:	0
Level:	1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2010.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: Two 1-hour workshops in week 3 and week 6 and a 1-hour study group each week for the remainder of the semester 1 Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:	Enrolment in first year of the Bachelor of Science
Corequisites:	None
Recommended Background Knowledge:	-
Non Allowed Subjects:	None
Core Participation Requirements:	12 hours for the Semester

Subject Overview:	This subject provides the student with a set of basic skills with which to tackle first year science subjects and make an effective transition to university studies. The program includes workshops focusing on: challenges of first-year university; lecture note taking; preparation for workshops, tutorials and practical classes; time management; independent learning techniques; how to seek assistance from academic staff and Faculty staff; raising awareness about support systems on campus; and creating early links for students to fellow students. All participating students will be also allocated to a study group which will meet for one hour a week for the semester with other first year students and a student facilitator. The study groups will further develop the workshop themes, as well as providing an environment for students to learn co-operatively.
Objectives:	.
Assessment:	None.
Prescribed Texts:	None.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:	All first year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science will have an hour for Science 101 scheduled in their semester 1 timetable.