Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from First Year Human Life Sciences
Students
Navigating the Questions & Answers
All of the FAQs and answers are located on this page.
The list of questions below link to items further down this
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The FAQs
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I want to change tutorial/practical
groups
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I think I've taken on too much this
year, and want to drop a couple of units
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I hate a unit that I'm doing -
it doesn't make sense
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I don't understand my timetable
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I need a unit outline/reading list
for a course
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I need to know about the Youth Allowance
and Austudy
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I'm having some personal
problems, and need to talk to someone
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I haven't been at school
for years, and really need help with my essays
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I want to change my enrolment
and do another course
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How do I access safety
information for a particular unit?
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What is the difference between a
unit and a course?
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What do I do if I miss a practical
session, tutorial or lecture in a particular unit?
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Where do I purchase a practical
booklet for a particular unit?
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I have failed my first assignment.
Will I automatically fail the unit?
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Do I have to pass the final exam
to pass the unit?
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If I fail a unit in the
first year can I still enrol in 2nd year next year?
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What is a prerequisite
and a corequisite?
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I am enrolled in a unit
which uses MyLO. What is MyLO?
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Academic Issues
The Answers
1. I want to change tutorial/practical
groups
You will need to see the Unit Co-ordinator.
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2. I think I've
taken on too much this year, and want to drop a couple of
units
See Tracy Douglas in Room C103, Christa Moch or Merran Rogers in Room C112. You may be referred to the Course Coordinator for further information. Your new program will have to be approved by the Head of School’s delegate Christa Moch before you can change it.
Note: International students who want
to change their study program should talk to Chista Moch or Ginni Woof as a reduction in the number of units taken may affect your completion date and have implications for your visa.
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3. I hate a unit that I'm
doing - it doesn't make sense
First of all, see the tutor of the unit. It may be a case of just sitting down with them and talking through some of your concerns.
If this doesn't work, or you really don't feel you can
talk to any of the teaching staff in the unit, see Tracy
Douglas. At most, she can mediate the problem, and at least
can provide a box of tissues and some wholesome advice. You may be referred to other student services.
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4. I don't understand my
timetable
See Tracy Douglas or Christa Moch, they can probably help
you.
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5. I need a unit outline/reading
list for a course
You will need to see any of the teaching staff in that particular course or unit. It is a good idea to see the Unit Coordinator.
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6. I need to know about
the Youth Allowance and Austudy
You need to visit Student Services. They will assist you with all inquiries of this kind.
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7. I'm having some personal
problems, and need to talk to someone
You need to visit Student Services. They have trained counsellors who are available to help you at no cost to yourself, and they can recommend further help wherever you may need it.
Note: International Students - See Student Counsellor at the Student Centre or visit Ginni Woof at International Services.
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8. I haven't been at school
for years, and really need help with my essays
There are several things you can do here. You can go and see your tutors in the individual units you are doing, and talk to them about your work. They may offer to help you individually.
If you feel you lack confidence overall, you can join the Mentor program at the School of Human Life Sciences, and a second year student will be able to help you get used to what's expected in essays. Note - they won't write them for you! But they can help you. If you want to join this program, please go over to Student Services.
The other thing you can do is go and see the Learning Development Unit. The Flexible Education Unit is located behind the Library.
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9. I want to change my enrolment
and do another course
You should first see Tracy Douglas, Christa Moch or Merran Rogers to let them know about this. You should also contact the coordinator of the course you wish to enroll in. You will then need to withdraw from your course and then enrol in the other course. Please see STUDENT ADMINISTRATION. It's important you make decisions about this before Census (cutoff) date See the web link: http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/enrolments/all_students/census_dates.html
You will incur HECS fees for all the units you are enrolled in after the census date if you have not withdrawn from them after this date.
International Students must submit a new application and await the offer before withdrawing from current course.
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10. How do I access safety
information for a particular unit?
Contact the unit coordinator. Units which involve laboratory work have particular safety protocols which are available to all students. The Safety contact person in the School of Human Life Sciences is Mandhi Allen.
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11. What is the difference
between a unit and a course?
A unit is a subject which has a specific code. You enrol in a number of units in a course e.g. CXA171 Cell Biology and Function. A course is essentially the degree or diploma which you are enrolled in, e.g. Bachelor of Health Science.
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12. What do I do if I
miss a practical session, tutorial or lecture in a particular
unit?
See the unit co-ordinator. Make sure that you familiarise yourself with the attendance requirements of each unit. These are usually found in the unit outline. Attendance at practical sessions is often compulsory.
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13. Where do I purchase
a practical booklet for a particular unit?
Most practical booklets can be purchased from the Student Association Resource centre (located in Elizabeth Walk and near the cafeteria). Check with your unit co-ordinator. Practical booklets are also available in the Reserve section of the library and/or online.
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14. I have failed my first
assignment. Will I automatically fail the unit?
Not usually. Each assignment makes up a component of your final mark. Sometimes you will have to pass an assignment or assessment item to pass a unit. If you are unsure, check your unit outline or see the Unit co-ordinator.
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15. Do I have to pass
the final exam to pass the unit?
The final exam is usually just one component of assessment in a unit. In the majority of units you need to achieve an overall aggregate mark of at least 50% to pass the unit. In some units you are required to pass final theory and/or practical exams. Please check unit outlines for details.
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16. If I fail a unit in
first year can I still enrol in 2nd year next year?
Yes you can enrol in any 2nd year units which do not require the unit that you have failed as a prerequisite.
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17. What is a prerequisite
and a corequisite?
A prerequisite is a unit or subject which you must have already successfully passed to be able to study a later unit.
A corequisite is a unit that must be taken in conjunction with another.
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18. I am enrolled in a
unit which uses MyLO. What is MyLO?
MyLO is the University of Tasmania learning management system. You can access it through the student homepage and log on with your student identification name and password. Many units use MyLO to support material delivered face-to-face. Other units are dependant on MyLO for some or all forms of teaching and/or assessment.
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19. Academic Issues - International
Students.
If you are having difficulty understanding a part of your course or difficulty with an assignment, you should contact the unit coordinator or Tracy Douglas.
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