UG - Everything You Need To Know To Suceed Iin Your Degree
UG - Everything You Need To Know To Suceed Iin Your Degree
UG - Everything You Need To Know To Suceed Iin Your Degree
Curiosity, optimism, resourcefulness, resilience and reflection are all required for life-long learning
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
Associate Prof Jonathan Li
CHALLENGES
Learning style
• You will need to be a proactive learner - we facilitate your learning, but
do not force you to learn
• Learning format - workshops, practical classes, labs
Seeking support
• Support is available but you have to ask
• Lecturers don’t always ‘know’ students. Some classes in engineering
have around 900 students.
Motivation
• You must motivate yourself to study
• Your lecturer will typically not follow up with you if you don’t submit an
assignment.
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
Associate Prof Jonathan Li
CHALLENGES
Time commitment
• Each 6-credit point unit requires a total of 12 hrs study commitment a week
• 12 hours = approx. 5 hours of lectures/classes + 7 hours in private study (assignments,
lecture revision, class preparation etc)
If you are unable to devote sufficient time due to work commitments or other
responsibilities, consider taking less units in a semester (“under-loading”)
• Talk to our student support services to work out a course map to enable you to
succeed…
Research on why first year students fail
*Moodle lists the weekly requirements for your units, recordings you should
watch, and scheduled Zoom sessions. Make sure you check Moodle regularly
to stay up to date.
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The program aims to help you with: You can join PASS at any point in the semester. We
• What to learn (unit content) recommend attending as many sessions as possible.
• How to learn (developing study skills)
• Keeping you up-to-date and motivated in your PASS participant sign-up begins:
studies Monday 26 February 2024, 10am
• Establishing study groups and friendships to
Program commences:
enrich your student life
Monday 4 March 2024
English Connect runs several free English
language programs focusing on developing
communication skills, and academic and
conversational language in cultural contexts.
• the fundamental engineering concepts that underpin sustainable smart cities, for example:
• the construction of safe and sustainable structures (in ENG1011)
• the design of critical water treatment processes and the ethical, environmental and sustainability considerations
of such systems (in ENG1012)
• the software and electrical systems required to enable it all to work in a coordinated manner (in ENG1013)
• how to use computers to solve complex numerical problems that arise in engineering (in ENG1014)
• how to use mathematics to model these problems and to be able to solve them (in ENG1005)
“A smart sustainable city is an innovative city that uses ICTs* and other means to
improve quality of life, efficiency of urban operation and services, and
competitiveness, while ensuring that it meets the needs of present and future
generations with respect to economic, social, environmental as well as cultural
aspects.”
* ICT = Information & Communications Technologies
• With the right design, sustainable smart cities can be beautiful places to live, and are considered
imperative for global sustainability as population density can enable:
• efficiencies of scale – leading to better resource usage and waste management
• less essential mobility – lowering CO2 emissions
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Monash Engineering First Year Structure
ENG1011: Engineering Methods
ENG1013: Engineering
Smart Systems ENG1012: Engineering Design
ENG1005: Engineering
Mathematics
ENG1014: Engineering Numerical Analysis
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Key Staff
Tony Vo
ENG1011: Engineering Methods Lizi Sironic
Kaveh Mirzaei
Through problem solving and hands-on learning, Student Engineers will develop their critical
Engineering thinking related to simple structural and mechanical systems and their optimum material
selection.
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Key Staff
Tony Vo
ENG1011: Engineering Methods Lizi Sironic
Kaveh Mirzaei
CAD
drawing
CAD
assembly
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Key Staff
Tony Vo
ENG1011: Engineering Methods Lizi Sironic
Kaveh Mirzaei
Physical
build
CAD
drawing
CAD
assembly
Key Staff
Nicoleta Maynard
ENG1012: Engineering Design Pat Chen
Simon Corrie
Student Engineers will use multidisciplinary technical knowledge and design thinking to
develop viable design solutions to a real-world challenge, based on 2 design briefs, one
proposed by a Local Consultancy Company and the other by the Engineers Without
Borders (EWB)
Through Real, Open Ended Design Projects - the students will learn how to:
1. Define a problem, create innovative conceptual designs, prototype and refine
proposed solutions
2. Embed the Indigenous, Environmental and Sustainability perspective into their
design
3. Pitch their ideas to stakeholders within communities and their team members
4. Consider the Social and Ethical aspect of their proposal
5. Reflect on their teamwork, professional identity and interpersonal skills development
In 2024:
● Water Treatment Project - CMP Consultancy & South East Water (Melbourne)
● EWB Challenge - partnership with Torres Strait Island Regional Council (Saibai Island)
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Key Staff
Nicoleta Maynard
ENG1012: Engineering Design Pat Chen
Simon Corrie
ENG1012
Dugongs and Sea Turtle Rescue
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sustainability
Key Staff
Jonathan Li
ENG1013: Engineering Smart Systems Tian Goh
Student Engineers will learn about the critical role of software and electronics in “Smart
Systems”, which refer to the use of sensors, software, electronics and actuators to
enable new and existing systems to perform smart actions. They are increasingly used in
key sectors such as transportation, healthcare, energy, safety, security, logistics, ICT and
manufacturing.
In this unit, through a hands-on semester long project, Student Engineers will learn:
Software design
• Programming fundamentals in Python to process data from sensors and control
computer hardware
Electrical design
• Electrical fundamentals required to analyse, design and build circuits that perform
smart functionality
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Key Staff
Jonathan Li
ENG1013: Engineering Smart Systems Tian Goh
ENG1013
Traffic lights, HVAC, Tank monitoring
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Key Staff
Andrew Rodda
ENG1014: Engineering Numerical Analysis Joanne Tanner
Student Engineers will learn about the role of computing and modelling in understanding
physical systems
(*Assumes prerequisite knowledge equivalent to (VCE) Specialist Mathematics or ENG1090
Foundation Mathematics)
Introductory coding
• Matlab language will be used to introduce coding basics at a level suitable for those who
have not coded before
Engineering Dynamics
• Introductory kinematics, kinetics and energy-based methods for analysing motion of
objects, including non-equilibrium systems
Numerical methods
• Basic methods for solving complex systems numerically
• Concepts such as convergence to a solution, truncation errors, computational complexity of
different algorithms
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Practical Tips!
MOODLE
● “Moodle” is the university’s “Learning Management System” (LMS)
○ All unit content, assessment and communications are hosted on Moodle
Online
All your teaching activities will be online, including any scheduled
assessments.
Flexible
● Your teaching activities will be a mix of on-campus and online
teaching, or you may be able to choose how you’ll attend some of
your teaching activities (either on campus or online).
What are the different ● If you’re an international student on a student visa, flexible units
count as on campus units for the purposes of your visa
teaching modes? requirements. Keep in mind, you’re expected to attend any on-
campus activities in person as a condition of your visa.
_Optional
● some classes have “_Optional” in their type
● these are typically additional “help sessions”
● attendance is optional
More info:
https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/
unit-effectiveness-dashboard/scheduling-activity-types
Computer recommendations
Unless absolutely necessary, we advise you do not purchase a
new PC until you complete first year and know which
specialisation you wish to be in
PCs are more suited for Engineering. Mac is not recommended
as some software packages are PC only.
Ask Questions:
Break
FRIENDS AND MENTORS IN
ENGINEERING (FaME) PEER
MENTORING PROGRAM
The Peer Mentoring program is a Monash
run program led by student leaders and
staff across all faculties and campuses
designed to help you transition to
university life.
https://www.monash.edu/about/peer-mentoring
WHAT IS PEER MENTORING IN 3 WORDS?
Mentees, Mentors & Community
NEXT STEPS
Step 1 Step 2
Check out the
Activate your
Mentee
profile using
Handbook for
the QR code more info!
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Free Student Membership.
Invaluable Benefits.
We’re here to support you while you study, enrich your learning and
bring you closer to your ideal career — even if you’re not sure what that
looks like just yet.
Get your ideal job (one you may not even know exists)
More than 80% of roles never get advertised. As a member, you’ll have access to an exclusive
Jobs Board that offers early career opportunities you won’t find at a careers fair.
Meet, learn and share with some of the most influential people in your field.
Events
YEA quiz nights, networking events and webinars put
you in touch with peers, technical experts and industry leaders.
Jobs Board
Our member-only Jobs Board has the latest
opportunities for graduates from Australia's top employers.
Internships Hub
All you need to know about finding and completing an internship
as part of your studies.
Work-Ready Series
Bridge the gap between your study and working life with our
Work-Ready video content.
On-Demand Content
Our streaming platform with engineering presentations to
build your knowledge base and explore your future.
Free Student
Membership.
Invaluable Benefits.
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Student Engagement and
Academic Services
Andrea Waller
Manager
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Student Engagement and Academic Services
Faculty of Engineering
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❏ General enrolment and course advice ❏ One on one complex course advice
How to Access Course Advice ❏ Underloading/overloading ❏ Technical elective and engineer minors
❏ Change of gender
You can access course advice and assistance
either in-person or via an online enquiry.
ONLINE COURSE ADVICE
Please submit your enquiry via Monash Connect and it will be directed to the correct team for a response
STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT
If you experience any issues that affect your
studies, Monash Connect and Engineering
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Student Academic
Success
● Moodle site ACADEMIC SKILLS
FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
covers 7 key topics for first year
students
● How to write Engineering lab
reports & deliver presentations
● 1 on 1 assistance
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Semester commences
Monday 26 February 2024
If you need to make any amendments:
• The last date to add a unit is Friday 8 March 2024.
• The last date to withdraw from a unit without fee penalty 31 March 2024.
Please seek advice from a course adviser before discontinuing units
Ask Questions:
How Monash can help you
develop your career-ready
skills
Theresa Scott
Senior Coordinator
Student & Industry Engagement
Creating well-rounded
engineers
Technical skills are important but soft skills will
get you hired.
● Teamwork
● Communication
CAREER ● Creativity
READINESS ● Initiative
● Leadership
● Problem-solving
● Intercultural competence
● Emotional intelligence
ENG0001: Continuous Professional
Development (CPD)
CPD is a professional practice requirement that
leads to accreditation
CPD
Engineering Student
Career Hub website
● Engineering
● wider Monash
● external
https://unihub.monash.edu/s/eng
Engineering Career Ready Series
● Events & activities to help you develop and practice
employability skills
● Workshops are delivered by industry experts and
educational professionals
● Virtual Industry Sessions to connect you with industry
● Open to all Engineering students
PROFESSIONAL ● Flexible attendance - pick what interests you
DEVELOPMENT Upcoming Sessions: Welcome Lunch - 29 Feb / Personal
WORKSHOPS Branding & LinkedIn Workshop - 6 Mar / LinkedIn Photoshoot -
8 Mar / Networking Workshop - 13 Mar / FSC Virtual Industry
Session - 18 Mar
Sign up through the website: https://unihub.monash.edu/s/eng/events
Get hands-on engineering experience
For credit
● ENG 4802: Student Teams
● ENG 4803: Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
● ENG4804: Co-op Internship
● FIT3045: Industry-based Learning (IBL)
● MON2750 / MON3750: Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG -
some engineering options)
Extra-curricular
INDUSTRY ● Monash Industry Innovation Program (IIP)
● Monash Industry Team Initiative (MITI - some engineering
EXPERIENCE options)
Teams, clubs and
societies, your
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Student Teams
● Student led
● Work towards defined competitions or missions
● Faculty provides funding and training opportunities
● Recruitment 1-2 times per year
● Membership is by application only
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● Organise
○ industry speakers
○ social events (trivia night, camps)
○ academic events
Register to No registration
attend needed
Monash Career Connect
● Monash’s central career success team
● Run skill building workshops & career fairs
● Online resources & activities
● One-on-one career consultations
● Career Gateway - Current jobs posting site
MONASH ● Employer information sessions
CAREER
CONNECT
https://unihub.monash.edu/s/careerconnect
Top 3 tips for you in 1st year
1. Check out the Engineering Student Career
Hub site - find information and learn about new
ways to get involved & build your skills
2. Join MESS or one of the other Student Clubs,
Societies or Teams – meet people and have
TAKEAWAYS fun at all the events & activities
3. Join Engineers Australia – it’s free for students
and there are lots of resources to help you
complete your CPD – events, virtual internships,
workshops, online training etc.
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FaME Campus Tours
● Come see the campus & meet some fellow students
● Tours last for around 30 minutes
● Tours depart from the Sports Oval BBQ area outside
this building
● If you have registered already please arrive at the
Sports Oval BBQ at your allocated time
● You can still register for a tour - head out to the main
building entrance & the FaME staff will take your
details