School of Mathematics & Statistics Stage 3 Induction

24th September 2013

I am ...Dr Peter Avery

I am ...Single Honours

Degree Programme Director (Student Welfare and Progression)

Contact Details

Dr Peter AveryRoom 3.04

P.J.Avery@ncl.ac.uk

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, MAS3112/MAS3210; MAS3324/MAS3120. Semester 2, MAS3327/MAS3209,MAS3215/MAS3325,

MAS3219/MAS3325, MAS3327/MAS3219, MAS3118/MAS3219, MAS3001/MAS3325.

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 most Stage 3 versions

of Stage 2 modules. It will be in practice mode this week and exam mode next week.

Late work 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. Extensions possible for major projects (>5% of module) –

submit a PEC form in advance of the deadline and take to the Stage DPD.

PEC form if circumstances affect exam performance – need evidence.

Tell your tutor if you have personal/ health problems that affect your academic work.

Completing Stage 3 (BSc)

Stage 3 counts twice Stage 2. If you are carrying modules from Stage 2, try to clear

them in Stage 3 (don’t register or do coursework). You have no automatic right to an Honours degree if

you fail more than 20 credits over Stages 2 and 3. Discretion might be applied if 30 or 40 credits failed. Submit PEC/Concession, if appropriate – with

evidence. Repeating a year setting aside the first attempt is

only allowed if there are very exceptional personal circumstances, e.g. major illness.

All coursework submission sheets will be available to print from NESS at the beginning of each Semester.

 All coursework must be submitted using the correct personalised Header Sheet.

 All coursework must be submitted in the Homework Hand-in letterboxes before 16:00 on the due date.

 Individual Coursework/Project-work: Staple the correct personalised Header Sheet to the top left handcorner of the coursework.

 Please do not submit coursework in plastic folders/covers. Acknowledgement of receipt will be e-mailed to students within one

working day of the deadline. NESS will also indicate that a piece ofcoursework has been submitted.

It is the responsibility of the student to check submission receipts and notify any anomalies to the General Office within 24 hours of the submission deadline.

Submission of Coursework

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 55 on Stage 3.

Decide by week 5 of Semester 2 if you want to stay on M degree.

Feedback

Feedback on coursework: • 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.

Sources of Information

The School website: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/maths• Degree Programme Handbook: Stages 2, 3, 4• PEC form• DPD form

NESS: https://ness.ncl.ac.uk

Blackboard: http://bb.ncl.ac.uk/

Attendance – University Regulations

The University wishes to support student completion on their programme of study. Monitoring student attendance is a key method of support and applies to all students on all programmes of study.

Monitoring attendance

Some classes are monitored. Registers will be sent around lectures

and MUST be returned at the end of the lectures.

If you do not manage to sign an attendance register, please sign the form at the front of the lecture theatre at the end of the class.

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 1.00pm on a Wednesday. Lunch is provided.

Good thing to put on your CV.

Volunteers?