18th August, 2008

p> Private tutors are available to offer their service for a fee. The payment is to be negotiated between whoever is interested and the tutor. Please email Ms. Hyland (maria.hyland@mq.edu.au) for their contact details, and make all arrangements directly with the tutor.

14th August, 2008

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) session times/locations are now available: All sessions are 1-2 pm at two locations every day from Monday to Friday. Monday: E5A 107 and E5A 118 Tuesday: E5A 107 and E5A 116 Wednesday: E4B 314 and E6A 133 Thursday: E5A 118 and E5A 116 Friday: E5A 107 and E5A 116

11th August, 2008

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is available from week 3 on in CBMS103 PAL leaders will be introduced to you on Aug 14th Thursday at the beginning of the lecture. Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is offered in many universities world wide to provide extra help in subjects that students traditionally find difficult. PAL sessions are run by undergraduate student leaders who have studied the unit in the previous year and therefore understand the difficulties of doing it successfully. These leaders are trained to use their knowledge and study skills to assist others. Research shows that students who attend PAL regularly have overall higher grades than those who don’t attend. PAL sessions are free, voluntary and are one hour per week – in CBMS103 these sessions are at 1 -2pm every day. So meet the PAL leaders on Thursday to join a PAL session. Find out what students say about PAL, click here.

7th August, 2008

For those who are using the Zumdahl textbook rather than Brown/Lemay, click here.

7th August, 2008

Prac allocations are still being finalized for some of you. You should check your allocation online and contact the Lecturer-in-Charge for any problems. Those who have contacted the Lecturer-in-Charge regarding prac allocations should expect the outcomes no later than the end of Friday. The prac component is compulsory for those who have not done it before so first-timers must confirm that you have an allocation by logging into your account at the unit web site and contact the Lecturer-in-Charge for any problems.

4th August, 2008

Please log into the unit web page to confirm your most up to date prac allocation and follow the instructions in the prac. outline to contact the Lecturer-in-Charge for any problems. Pracs start in week 2. Since it goes once every two weeks, the even weeks (2, 4, 6, 8 ,10) will be group A and the odd weeks (3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13) will be group B. If you are repeating CBMS103, click here.

30th July, 2008

Did you get a Distinction or High Distinction for CBMS101? If yes, then you may wish to enroll in CBMS113 Advanced Chemistry (1 credit point) CBMS113 covers current topics in the biological/organic chemistry field of medical and biological significance and complements what is taught in CBMS103 It has a 1 hour discussion session per week and consists of assignments and workshops and no exams. Lecture 1pm Fridays, F7B325 Completion of this unit to a high standard also allows entry into summer vacation scholarships ($250/week for 4 weeks) with an academic of your choice within CBMS. For further details please contact A/Prof Joanne Jamie, F7B231, ph 98508283, email joanne.jamie@mq.edu.au

19th July, 2008

Not sure if you have met the prerequisite for CBMS103? click here. If you are repeating CBMS103, click here. Need a special approval for enrolling in CBMS103? click here.

19th July, 2008

The unit outline and prac outline are available for download as PDFs. The prac allocation will be finalized in the first week. Please log into the unit web page during the first week to check your prac allocation. This year's 103 prac will be conducted in E7B308, the same lab as in 101. It is not in E7B354.

20th May, 2008

The CBMS103 2008 web site will be fully updated and operational by July 18th. Please click here for answers to some FAQs of 103 before semester 2 starts. All CBMS 103 administrative matters such as forms and pracs will be addressed from July 28th onward. Please check this web site for further updates. \