Transcript Postgraduate Degrees

The University of Nottingham
Malaysia Campus
School of Computer Science
Faculty of Science
Induction - 2
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Course & Module Information
Assessments: Progression & Classification
Policy on Plagiarism
Student Support & Resources
Problems, Issues and Suggestions
Recommendations
Course & Module Information
• UG Course Structure
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G400, GN42, G601, G4G7 (1st & 2nd year only)
3-years BSc Honours, 120 credits/year
Ordinary Degrees, 100 credits/year
All descriptions of course structures available at:
http://programmespec.nottingham.ac.uk/malaysia/
• Module Information
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CS modules (G5Lxxx), e.g. G51PRG
Most modules worth 10 credits each (with minor exceptions)
Compulsory and optional modules
Compensatable and non-compensatable
Pre or co-requisites
Range of module activities (lectures, labs, tutorials, courseworks &
examinations) found individual course web site OR at:
http://modulecatalogue.nottingham.ac.uk/malaysia/
Course & Module Information
• PG Course Structure
– G402, G507, G565
– 1 full year MSc, 180 credits
– Postgraduate Diploma, 120 credits
– All descriptions of course structures available at:
http://programmespec.nottingham.ac.uk/malaysia/
• Module Information
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CS modules (G64xxx), e.g. G64ADS; (G5Lxxx), mostly L=4
Most modules worth 10 credits each (with minor exceptions)
Compulsory and optional modules
Compensatable and non-compensatable
Pre or co-requisites
Range of module activities (lectures, labs, tutorials, courseworks &
examinations) found individual course web site OR at:
http://modulecatalogue.nottingham.ac.uk/malaysia/
Enrolment/Registration of
Modules
• Module Entry Form
– Attend lectures according to given timetables
and understand module contents
– Selection of modules based on:
 interests
 balancing of workloads - 60:60 credits splits
normally; 50:70 credits splits in special cases
 meeting planned module’s pre-requisites
– Must be vetted and approved by assigned
personal tutor
UG Assessments
• Grading
– Pass (≥40), Distinction (≥70)
– Fails: Hard (<30) & Soft (≥30)
• Progression Rule
– Using arithmetic mean and based on flow chart at
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/docume
nts/qmdocuments/ug-regs-flow-chart.pdf
PG Assessments
• Grading
– Pass (≥50), Distinction (≥70)
– Hard (<40) & Soft (≥40) Fails
• Progression Rule
– Using arithmetic mean and based on flow chart at
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/documents/
qmdocuments/pgt-flow-chart---masters-from-2012.pdf
plus supplementary regulations
Assessment Policies
• Courseworks
– Penalty of 5% per normal working day for late
submission
• Resits
– A right to one re-assessment in each failed
module
– Re-assessment marks used for progression
purposes only
Award Classification
• Degree Classes
– Based on weighted numerical averages
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weightage: 40% for year 2 and 60% for year 3
1st (≥70), 2nd Upper (≥60), 2nd Lower (≥50), 3rd (≥40)
borderlines (≥68, 59, 49 & 39)
<40 will be considered for PASS degree
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pass with Distinction (≥70)
pass with Merit (≥60)
borderlines (≥68, 59 & 49)
<50 will be considered for postgraduate DIPLOMA degree
Plagiarism
• The following actions are considered to be
plagiarism (list not exhaustive):
– copying paragraphs or programs from a textbook or
web page (or anywhere else);
– copying another person’s work either with or without
their knowledge;
– working together in groups of two or more to produce a
single program or essay and then each member of the
group submitting a copy of this as their own work;
– getting someone else to do some or all of the work and
then submitting it as your own work (whether you pay
them or not)
Study Support and Resources
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Tutors
Open Door Policy
University Counseling Service
Learning Community Forum
SET/SEM
Disability Support
Careers Advisory Service
Problems, Issues & Suggestions
• Changing Course
– Must be done early
– Talk to your tutor & course director
• Illness & Other Issues
– Let your tutor and module convenors know
– Discuss with trained counselor available in
campus
– File written notice [ECF] with evidence to the
School
• Coursework and Examination Feedback
Recommendations
• Week 1 & 2
– Complete registration & familiarise with University’s services
– Attend all compulsory and elective modules before deciding on final
selections
– Meet the tutors and set up schedules for individual tutorials
– Digest the information provided as handouts & Current Students’ page at:
http://www.nottingham.edu.my/ComputerScience/Current/StudentDocuments.aspx
• Semester Time
– Attend lectures regularly
– Behave professionally & responsibly
– Participate in university clubs & societies