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Lectures and tutorials in Pharmacy tend to be informal. All staff encourage you to ask questions during lectures or tutorials when queries arise. Asking questions of lecturers in class is not impolite. On the contrary, it is usually considered a good sign of academic application and is encouraged by academic staff. Of course, if there are too many questions then not enough time will remain for the lecture. The lecturer may anticipate this and ask for questions to be held over for another time (eg tutorial sessions). The end of a lecture is often not a good time for asking lots of questions of the lecturer because the staff member usually has other commitments and cannot stay long.
Talking and discussion among students is usually expected in tutorials and can at times be called for in lectures. However, it is inappropriate and rude to talk at the same time as a lecturer. Talk between students should stop when a staff member is addressing the class or delivering lecture material. Punctuality is important. People arriving late are very disruptive for the class and may be refused admission. Mobile phones are distracting for other students and the lecturer. Students are asked to turn off mobile phones on entry to a lecture, tutorial and practical session. They are not permitted in laboratories.
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Harrassment and Discrimination |
| Approaching other students for help, advice or companionship can be difficult, especially for international students. If apprehensions are overcome, all students can be richly rewarded. Australian students can help international students in a variety of ways, and can make the transition to a different academic, cultural and social environment a lot easier. University is, of course, a new experience for Australian students too. Most new students have to cope with a lot of changes and adapt to a new style of teaching and learning. |
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The Tasmanian law and University policy provide protection from discrimination and sexual and other harassment (including intimidating or offensive behaviour which is not of a sexual nature) in the workplace. If you consider you are being subjected to inappropriate or distressing behaviour from anyone you study with (including fellow students, supervisors and patients), you should make it clear to the offender that the behaviour is not appropriate and will not be tolerated. If the offence is serious or repeated, inform your supervisor (if appropriate), Head of School, or a Harassment Contact Officer.
Students who harass, intimidate or discriminate against others are equally subject to the provisions of the University's policies. |
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Students are expected to dress appropriately while representing the School on placements. In year 1 students attend community pharmacy and hospital visits. You are reminded that you will meet patients at the bedside and are expected to display sensitivity towards patients' expectations of how a professional person dresses and behaves. |
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