Monash General Chat

[Professor Polonsky]

Does this mean we might start receiving them tonight?

I don't think they'd ever arrived that early, but it seems like it might happen from that.

[saifh]

Hey who should I contact about taking a unit (FIT1008) alongside its prerequisite (FIT1029)?

Is it possible to do these two units alongside each other in one semester or any units that have prerequisites?

[Chazef]

Is it possible to do these two units alongside each other in one semester?

They're both running in sem 2 so it is possible, and there aren't any clashes I've seen in timetabling

[saifh]

They're both running in sem 2 so it is possible, and there aren't any clashes I've seen in timetabling

I thought you need to complete FIT1029 before being allowed to do FIT1008 though?

[Chazef]

that's why it's called a prerequisite amarite . But I've watched through all the lectures in 1029 and a third of the 1008 lectures and I can't see that much of an overlap of concepts so far and even if there is overlap, I've got 1029 under my belt enough to be able to take anything that has it as a prereq

[saifh]

that's why it's called a prerequisite amarite . But I've watched through all the lectures in 1029 and a third of the 1008 lectures and I can't see that much of an overlap of concepts so far and even if there is overlap, I've got 1029 under my belt enough to be able to take anything that has it as a prereq

I just did FIT1029 and think I may of failed, would I be allowed to do 1029 and 1008 next semeseter?

[Chazef]

I don't think so, unless you failed due to some kind of attendance issue or maybe illness/tragedy. I don't really know much about this stuff

[saifh]

I don't think so, unless you failed due to some kind of attendance issue or maybe illness/tragedy. I don't really know much about this stuff

Shouldn't I have better chance as to someone who hasn't done the unit yet though?

[Chazef]

I'm going to argue that I've already watched all the lectures (and a third of the 1008 lectures) and I've got a blog dedicated to the 1029 content at http://whatsupwithcompsci.blogspot.com.au/ and I'll also mention my atar so I'm hoping that will be enough. That blog, although incomplete, shows I've got a fair bit of understanding on 1029 and hopefully will be enough to convince the peeps at monash that I can handle both 1029 and 1008 concurrently.

On the other hand if you want to do 1008 but you failed 1029 it would bring into question whether you can handle 1008 if you weren't able to pass 1029. I'm not really sure how they're going to consider either of us.

[saifh]

I'm going to argue that I've already watched all the lectures (and a third of the 1008 lectures) and I've got a blog dedicated to the 1029 content at http://whatsupwithcompsci.blogspot.com.au/ and I'll also mention my atar so I'm hoping that will be enough. That blog, although incomplete, shows I've got a fair bit of understanding on 1029 and hopefully will be enough to convince the peeps at monash that I can handle both 1029 and 1008 concurrently.

On the other hand if you want to do 1008 but you failed 1029 it would bring into question whether you can handle 1008 if you weren't able to pass 1029. I'm not really sure how they're going to consider either of us.

It was moreso just 1029 that went horribly for me, others were better than fine. I'll ask anyway maybe the unit co-ordinators might have mercy on me

Btw, pretty nice blog you got going there!

[Chazef]

pretty nice blog you got going there!

thanks! forgive my atrocious paint skills

let's hope both of us get into 1008 because it really does look like a great unit and I'd hate to have to wait a semester before taking it

[brenden]

1) May I enquire about the Arts/Education degree?

If I hypothetically enter into this course, will these two be full degree courses? Or is it half of each of education and arts?

Also, what does the education course involve? Can I still pursue my interests in Arts, such as Journalism and philosophy for instance?

Info you need to know: one subject, or "unit" is worth 6 points.

This link first:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/1641.html
This link second: http://monash.edu/education/current-students/courses/maps/2014/2014-map-1641-ba-bed-sec-dble.pdf

When you look at the second link and wonder what "EDF1303" means, type into google "EDF1303 monash handbook" and so on for any unit you want to know about.

2)  On your website there seems to be listed an Arts/Education and Arts/Education (honours). Are these two separate 'things'? Excuse my lousy expression.

I can't find that list, but yes, they are different things. I don't know the specifics of the (Honours).

3) What is the difference between a standard Arts course and a double degree which may contain Arts? With a standard Arts degree, can you still do Business? I find this very confusing, as there are a wealth of subject areas to do with Arts.

Double degree forces you to take less Arts units and more units from another faculty. I think you can still do Business subjects with a standard Arts degree.

[Jono_CP]

Info you need to know: one subject, or "unit" is worth 6 points.

This link first:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/1641.html
This link second: http://monash.edu/education/current-students/courses/maps/2014/2014-map-1641-ba-bed-sec-dble.pdf

When you look at the second link and wonder what "EDF1303" means, type into google "EDF1303 monash handbook" and so on for any unit you want to know about.
I can't find that list, but yes, they are different things. I don't know the specifics of the (Honours).
Double degree forces you to take less Arts units and more units from another faculty. I think you can still do Business subjects with a standard Arts degree.

Thank you, much appreciated this helped a lot!

I received a reply to say that Arts/Education Honours is replacing Arts/Education to give more options upon completion.

Yeah, I think I can sacrifice less Arts units for a specific faculty, I would cherish that with open arms.

Then again, anything can happen on a given SAC or Exam day! E.g. nerves, bad SAC or exam. We will see what happens.

I think it is worthwhile enquiring though to make sure I am 100% sure about what interests I have and the process.

[Kanon]

Hey who should I contact about taking a unit (FIT1008) alongside its prerequisite (FIT1029)?

I'd start with the IT Faculty, they'll be able to point you in the right direction.
http://www.infotech.monash.edu/about/contact.html

It's probably a good idea to mention that blog you've been working on aswell as your ATAR.
Hope to see you during FIT1008!

I just did FIT1029 and think I may of failed, would I be allowed to do 1029 and 1008 next semeseter?

Again, dependant on how 'badly' you've failed. If you contact the IT Faculty and be frank with them (having a good reason would probably help) they might be able to help you out.

[saifh]

I'd start with the IT Faculty, they'll be able to point you in the right direction.
http://www.infotech.monash.edu/about/contact.html

It's probably a good idea to mention that blog you've been working on aswell as your ATAR.
Hope to see you during FIT1008!
Again, dependant on how 'badly' you've failed. If you contact the IT Faculty and be frank with them (having a good reason would probably help) they might be able to help you out.

If I fail it would only be very marginally, probably would get an overall mark of around 47-49 if I was to fail. I have a couple of reasons but I doubt they would really help my cause out that much, I guess it's mainly my fault I put myself in this position.

Is there any 'excuses' that I can use that'll work in my favour? (dog move but hey)