Welcome to the
Faculty of
Information Technology
Presenters:
Dr Maria Garcia de la Banda – CaSIT Head of School
Dr Campbell Wilson – Postgraduate Course Director
Dr Rod Martin – Postgraduate Course Director
Dr Kerry Tanner - Postgraduate Course Director
The Global Monash
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Sir John Monash (1865 – 1931)
• Outstanding scholar
• Commanded Australian
forces in France in World
War 1 and served in the
Middle East
• Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Melbourne
from 1923 – 1931
One of Australia’s most prestigious universities
• Established in 1958, since 1990 it has expanded from one to eight
campuses
• Ten faculties: Art & Design, Arts, Business and Economics,
Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and IT
•Monash is a member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s leading
universities
•We are the largest university in Australia with over 46,000 students
and 7000 international students
One of the leading IT faculties in the world
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The first Australian university to form a Faculty of IT
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Approx 80% research and teaching academics qualified at Phd
and Masters level
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Recognition from The Australian Computer Society (ACS) for
Monash Information Technology degrees
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Quality facilities with over 1500 workstations
networked across five teaching campuses
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Swipe card access to labs across all
domestic campuses and wireless access to
the university network
Faculty of Information Technology
• Degrees offered in every
major area of Information
Technology
• Diverse range of electives
to choose from
• Postgraduate study
• Research
How to make the most of uni life
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Take time out to meet people, join a club and
enjoy university events throughout the year.
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Plan the year, work hard and achieve your
dream.
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Involve your parents/friends /advisors in the
year.
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Consider Student Leadership Programs,
Study Abroad and Exchange
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Do not hesitate to ask for help, we are here
to assist you
Student Workloads
• The Monash IT Faculty guideline advises you to allow 12
hours a week for each unit
• Typically a students load per unit is;
• Lectures, 2 hours a week
• Tutorials & Laboratories, 1 to 2 hours a week
• Assignments, allow 3 hours a week
• Private study time, another 2 to 3 hours a week
• Revision, 2 to 3 hours a week minimum
• Full-time load for one semester is:
• 4 x 6 points = 24 points per semester
• This means 48 hours per week!
Lectures
Objectives:
• To set the unit outline and introduce you to the unit.
• To explain difficult concepts.
• To demonstrate application of concepts with worked examples
and case studies.
• To provide information about the unit assessment.
Tutorials
Objectives:
• To reinforce concepts introduced in lectures.
• To apply and practice knowledge gained.
• To give students an opportunity to ask questions.
• To prepare for assignments and exams.
• To meet other students taking the unit.
Note:
• Tutorials do not start until Week 2 in most units.
• Tutors are available for consultation.
• Some computer labs are open after-hours.
Assessment
• Assessment may include: tutorial performance, class tests,
assignments and final exam.
• The type of assessment used and the proportion of the final
mark it represents varies for each unit.
• Supplementary or additional assessment may be available
under special circumstances.
Things you need to know about…
• What are plagiarism, cheating and collusion, and their
consequences?
• What is Unsatisfactory Academic Progress?
• What are Principle Dates of the University?
• What is Re enrolment?
• What is summer semester ?
• What is Special Consideration and how does it work?
• Faculty policies ?
And lots of other things…further information is available at
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress
As a student, your primary responsibility is to progress through your studies to a satisfactory standard.
This does NOT mean that you have to pass every unit that you have enrolled in.
In the Faculty of Information Technology, your progress is deemed unsatisfactory if you have:
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Passed less than 50% of enrolled credit points over the academic year; or
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Failed the same compulsory unit twice; or
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Failed to comply with any terms or conditions imposed by an Academic Progress Committee of the
Faculty.
If you have not progressed to a satisfactory standard, then the Faculty MAY decide to exclude you.
However, exclusion is NOT automatic. In many cases students are given opportunities to continue their
studies and are provided with support.
It is highly recommended that students familiarise themselves with Unsatisfactory
Academic Progress and the Faculty's Early Warning strategies for identifying students at risk.
Further information is available at the following url:
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/academic- progress.html
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities
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Students and staff at Monash University have a number of rights, including the right to be treated with
respect.
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Students’ rights also include the right to quality learning opportunities, the right to access your teachers
and the right to feedback on your work.
Responsibilities
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“Codes of Practice for Teaching and Learning” sets out the responsibilities of students and staff.
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Staff responsibilities include treating students with respect and equitably, providing quality learning
opportunities, being available for student consultation, and to provide timely and constructive feedback.
Your responsibilities as a student include:
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To apply yourself to your studies to the best of your abilities.
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To attend lectures, tutes, and pracs.
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To hand in assignments and prac work on time.
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To inform us about any problems that may affect your performance.
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Students are expected to take responsibility for their learning and be independent learners.
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To submit original work for assessment without plagiarising or cheating
There are many more responsibilities than these and you can see the full list at:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/policies/Academic-Policies/policy/codes-of-practice-for-teachingand-learning.html
Grievance process
Grievances
If you think a member of the University has transgressed your rights you should seek advice
and assistance. The University’s grievance procedure is located at:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/student-grievances/index.html
University Student Ombudsman
The University Student Ombudsman (USO) will review grievances which have not been
resolved by the school or faculty. Information about the USO is located at:
http://www.ombudsman.monash.edu.au/
Student Equity
If you believe that you have been discriminated against, vilified, bullied or if you have been
the victim of sexual harassment, you should contact the Student Equity Unit:
http://adm.monash.edu.au/sss/equity-diversity/student-equity/index.html.
You should also get advice and assistance from Student Unions or counselling services.
Need More Help?
• Faculty Web site: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/
• School Office
Phone: +61 3 9903 2535 and 9903 1004
Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.45am - 5pm
• Course Directors
Dr Rod Martin
990 34102 Rodney.Martin@infotech.monash.edu.au
Dr Campbell Wilson
Dr Kerry Tanner
990 31142 Campbell.Wilson@infotech.monash.edu.au
990 32626 Kerry.Tanner@infotech.monash.edu.au
For more information…..
• Ask Monash:
https://my.monash.edu.au/askmonash/
• Lecturers: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/staff/
• IT Help Desk: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/itsupport/
Enjoy,
and good luck with your
studies.