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Rima Price & Andrew Dixon / Vicky Ward & Tom McDonald
Studying At Newcastle Rima Price & Andrew Dixon / Vicky Ward & Tom McDonald
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This Talk Degree Types Structure Learning & Assessment Resources
Single Honours Major / Minor Joint Honours Structure 1st Year 2nd Year Important Projects Learning & Assessment Teaching Methods Assessment Methods Grades & Weighting Andrew/Vicky Resources The Herschel Building Internet Resources Support Timetabling Typical Week Semester Calendars Important Dates
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Single Honours Degrees
3 Year Degree 4 Year Degree BSc Maths & Stats Hons BSc Maths Hons Rima/Tom MMathStat Hons MMath Hons BSc Statistics Hons
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Other Types of Degree Major/Minor Joint Honours Maths with Finance
Maths with Management Maths and Psychology Tom/Rima Maths and Economics Maths and Accounting Joint Honours
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This Talk Degree Types Structure Learning & Assessment Resources
Single Honours Major / Minor Joint Honours Structure 1st Year 2nd Year Important Projects Learning & Assessment Teaching Methods Assessment Methods Grades & Weighting Vicky/Andrew [Remove?] Resources The Herschel Building Internet Resources Support Timetabling Typical Week Semester Calendars Important Dates
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Term-time Assessments
University Credits 120 Credits in Each Year 100 Hours per 10 Credits Andrew/Vicky Lectures Revision and Exam Term-time Assessments
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Single Honours Structure
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year MAS 1601 MAS 1602 MAS 2701 MAS 2702 MAS 2703 MAS 8091 MAS 1701 MAS 1801 MAS 1901 MAS 2801 MAS 2802 MAS 2803 MAS 1603 MAS 1604 MAS 2901 MAS 2902 MAS 2903 Andrew/Vicky [Hyperlinks?] MAS 1702 MAS 1802 MAS 1902 MAS 2601 MAS 2603 MAS 2602 Optional Inner Outer Key: Computing Pure Statistics Applied Key: Optional
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1st Year Structure Introduction to Calculus
Semester 1 Semester 2 Introduction to Calculus Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations Introductory Algebra Introduction to Probability Number Systems Logic, Sets and Counting Problem Solving and Computing II Problem Solving and Computing I Optimisation with Constraints Dynamics Rima/Tom Key: Inner Outer Optional
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2nd Year Structure Linear Algebra Complex Analysis Algebra
Vector Calculus Fluid Dynamics Differential Equations, Transforms & Waves Introduction to Statistical Inference Stochastic Modelling An Introduction to Bayesian Methods Rima/Tom Computing Pure Statistics Applied Key: Optional
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2nd Year Structure Linear Algebra Complex Analysis Algebra
Semester 1 Linear Algebra Complex Analysis Algebra Vector Calculus Fluid Dynamics Differential Equations, Transforms & Waves Introduction to Statistical Inference Stochastic Modelling An Introduction to Bayesian Methods Tom/Rima Group Project Mathematical Skills & Career Management Computing Computing Pure Statistics Applied Key: Optional Semester 2
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3rd Year Modules Matrix Analysis Foundations of Group Theory
Coding Theory Linear Analysis Topology Geometries & Designs Graphs & Symmetry Number Theory & Cryptography Representation Theory Linear Models Generalised Linear Models Markov Processes Bayesian Inference Experimental Design Discrete Stochastic Modelling Applied Probability Big Data Analytics Stochastic Financial Modelling Time Series Vicky/Andrew Partial Differential Equations & Non-Linear Waves Instabilities Classical Fields Electromagnetism Variational Methods Computational Modelling Quantum Mechanics Advanced Fluid Dynamics Relativity & Cosmology Methods For Differential Equations
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4th Year Project Before 4th year Summer 1st Semester 2nd Semester
Introductory presentation Given topic choices Meetings with potential supervisors Give list of choices Summer Given topic of study Meeting with confirmed supervisor Begin research/collect data 1st Semester Vicky/Andrew Regular meetings with supervisor Project gets going Give presentation on topic 2nd Semester Finalise report and hand in Report starting to take shape Produce A0 poster summarising work
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4th Year Project Quantum Computing Quantum Ferrofluid Hedgehogs
Analysis of Sport Data Galactic Winds Ext Functors Vicky/Andrew Comparative Gene Location Analysis
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This Talk Degree Types Structure Learning & Assessment Resources
Single Honours Major / Minor Joint Honours Structure 1st Year 2nd Year Important Projects Learning & Assessment Teaching Methods Assessment Methods Grades & Weighting Tom/Rima Resources The Herschel Building Internet Resources Support Timetabling Typical Week Semester Calendars Important Dates
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Learning and Assessment
Inner Core Learning Assessment Lectures Problems Classes Assignments CBAs (Numbas) Seminars Computing Practicals Projects Presentations Tom/Rima Office Hours Drop Ins Mid Semester Tests Exams
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Learning and Assessment
Mathematical Skills and Career Management Learning Assessment Lectures Problems Classes Assignments CBAs (Numbas) Seminars Computing Practicals Projects Presentations Tom/Rima Office Hours Drop Ins Mid Semester Tests Exams
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Grades and Weighting Andrew/Vicky
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This Talk Degree Types Structure Learning & Assessment Resources
Single Honours Major / Minor Joint Honours Structure 1st Year 2nd Year Important Projects Learning & Assessment Teaching Methods Assessment Methods Grades & Weighting Tom/Rima Resources The Herschel Building Internet Resources Support Timetabling Typical Week Semester Calendars Important Dates
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The Herschel Building Herschel Library Computer Cluster School Office
Tom/Rima School Office Penthouse
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Remote Application Service
Internet Resources Blackboard ReCap RAS Lecture Notes Lecture Recordings Remote Application Service Assignments Open Day ReCap University Documents Andrew/Vicky – Talk … Rima/Tom Numbas Demo (Blackboard Link) Announcements University Software Smartphone App What Is NUMBAS?
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Support Current Maths & Stats Student Regular contact through emails
Buddy Module Selection & Registration Academic & Personal issues Personal Tutor Support Staff Undergraduate Secretary Transition Officer Tom/Rima Student Wellbeing Financial Matters Counselling
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This Talk Degree Types Structure Learning & Assessment Resources
Single Honours Major / Minor Joint Honours Structure 1st Year 2nd Year Important Projects Learning & Assessment Teaching Methods Assessment Methods Grades & Weighting Vicky/Andrew Resources The Herschel Building Internet Resources Support Timetabling Typical Week Semester Calendars Important Dates
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Typical Week 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 Mon Tues Wed
Thurs Fri L Vicky/Andrew L PC
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Typical Week 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 Mon Tues Wed
Thurs Fri L Vicky/Andrew L DI
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Typical Week 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 Mon Tues Wed
Thurs Fri L L L PC L Vicky/Andrew L PC L PC
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Typical Week 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 Mon Tues Wed
Thurs Fri L L L DI L Tom – Whole slide L DI L DI
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Typical Week 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 Mon Tues Wed
Thurs Fri L L L L PC L L PC L PC S L Sports and Societies Vicky/Andrew L L PC L L PC
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Christmas Holidays Start!
Semester One September October November Freshers’ Week! December January Christmas Holidays Start! Mid Jan Exam Period Tom/Rima Key: Teaching Weeks Holidays Exam Period FRESHERS’ WEEK!
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Semester Two Semester 2 Starts! Easter Holidays Start!
January February March Semester 2 Starts! Easter Holidays Start! April May June 2018 Summer Exam Period Tom/Rima Summer Hols! Key: Teaching Weeks Holidays Exam Period
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