Science Transition Assistance Program

Subject SKIL10006 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 0
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1-hour study group each week for the semester, including a discipline-based seminar
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Enrolment in first year of the Bachelor of Science
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: 11 hours for the Semester

Contact

Eastern Precinct Student Centre
The Eastern Precinct (building 138)
(between Doug McDonell building and Eastern Resource Centre)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

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 assistance for students in the following areas:
  • 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 Student Centre staff;
  • raising awareness about support systems on campus; and
  • creating early links for students to fellow students.
All participating students will have the opportunity to participate in 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 provide an environment for students to learn co-operatively.
Objectives: This subject aims to provide the student with a set of basic skills with which to tackle first year science subjects and make an effective transition to university studies.
Assessment:

None
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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