1. School of Mathematics & Statistics Stage 3 Induction 29 th 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)

2. Contact Details Dr Peter Avery Room 3.04 P.J.Avery@ncl.ac.uk

3. 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.

4. 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 1 st 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 3 rd Class Honours.  Resit marks count at most 40.

9. 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 4 th year of study.  Discuss this with your tutor. If you wish to change degree, please fill in a DPD form.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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?