Transcript Stage 3 Induction Presentation (by Peter Avery)

School of Mathematics & Statistics
Stage 3 Induction
29th September 2015
I am ...
Dr Peter Avery
I am ...
Single Honours
Degree Programme Director
(Student Welfare and Progression)
Stage 3 DPD: Dr Zina Lykova(Sem 1)
Dr Dave Walshaw (Sem 2)
Contact Details
Dr Peter Avery
Room 3.04
[email protected]
Entering Stage 3 - Timetable
 Modules can be changed in first 2 – 3 weeks of each
semester (DPD Form). You need not keep to the student
sets now and 70/50 splits and modules outside the School
can now be chosen, timetable allowing.
 Please check your timetable for both Semesters carefully.
 Known clashes of MAS3*** modules:
 Semester 1, MAS3120/MAS3207/MAS3320;
MAS3120/MAS3322;
MAS3115/MAS3320,.
 Semester 2, MAS3327/MAS3209, MAS3219/MAS3327,
MAS3219/MAS3325, MAS3329/MAS3219,
MAS3118/MAS3215, MAS3001/MAS3327,
MAS3325/MAS3215, MAS3001/MAS3321.
Timetable 10 credit modules
 Three timetabled hours per week.
 2 lectures and one problems class/drop-in
session.
 Lecturer will tell you which is the Problems
class/drop-in session at the first timetabled
hour.
 There may be 3 lectures in the 1st week.
 About half the modules have problems classes
in even weeks and half in odd weeks in order
to spread the assessments.
 Exercises set fortnightly.
Timetable 20 credit modules
 Six timetabled hours per week.
 Normally 4 lectures, one problems class and
one drop-in session.
 Lecturer will tell you which is the Problems
class and drop-in session at the first timetabled
hour.
 Exercises set weekly.
Coursework
 CBAs will be not be used routinely. There will be a revision
CBA0 for Stage 3 versions of Stage 2 modules (i.e. MAS3302,
MAS3106)
 Late work is not accepted. Deadlines are all 4.00pm.
 If ill etc and unable to submit an assignment, complete a PEC
Form and take to the Stage DPD, asking for it to be excused.
 Extensions possible for major projects (>5% of module) –
submit a PEC form in advance of the deadline and take to the
Stage DPD.
 Most coursework is intended to be largely ‘formative’, i.e. it is
intended to help you learn the material. The marks given for
such coursework are an incentive for you to complete the
coursework, and the marks awarded for coursework are often
higher than for exam marks. You should not expect the marks
available to reflect the amount of time spent on coursework.
Completing Stage 3 (BSc)
 Stage 3 counts twice Stage 2.
 You have no automatic right to an Honours degree if
you fail more than 20 credits over Stages 2 and 3.
 Failed modules are not normally resat.
 Discretion might be applied if 30 or 40 credits failed.
 Submit PEC/Concession, if appropriate – with
evidence. Keep your tutor informed.
 Repeating a year setting aside the first attempt is
only allowed if there are very exceptional personal
circumstances, e.g. major illness.
If not awarded Honours in June
 Offered Pass Degree or Diploma.
 Need to reply straightaway to offer of resits.
 Resits are in August (one resit only).
 Maximum award is 3rd Class Honours.
 Resit marks count at most 40.
MMath/MMathStat
 More advanced study.
 Major project including independent study, oral and
poster presentations.
 Graduates do well in the job market.
 You should have received letters if you are able to
continue on the 4-year degree or would be eligible to
transfer in.
 Bursaries of £1000 are available for those averaging
70+ to help support the 4th year of study.
 Discuss this with your tutor. If you wish to change
degree, please fill in a DPD form.
Passing Stage 3 (4-year degree)
 Much like passing Stage 2 except …
 You must average 60 on Stage 3.
 Decide by week 5 of Semester 2 if you want
to stay on Masters degrees.
Feedback
 Feedback on coursework:
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indications where things have gone wrong
some general feedback
access to correct solutions
Drop-in class, where you can ask questions.
 Feedback on exams:
• General feedback is given: mark distribution, scaling,
• Individual feedback on your scripts is available on
request.
Behaviour
 You are expected to maintain the highest level of
behaviour and be considerate to staff and fellow
students.
 Keep mobiles to silent mode during lectures,
tutorials, etc.
 If you are unavoidably late for a lecture and the
lecture has started when you arrive at the room,
enter quietly. DO NOT let the door bang behind
you. Take a seat near the door to avoid disruption
to the lecturer and other students.
 Talking should be kept to a minimum. Ask the
lecturer a question if you are unsure
about something.
Staff-Student Committee
 Meets about twice a Semester to discuss any issue
affecting undergraduate students. For example
proposals to change degree programmes or problems
with a specific module.
 Usually meets at 1.30pm on a Wednesday. Lunch is
provided.
 Good thing to put on your CV.
 Volunteers?