The University of Nottingham
Malaysia Campus
School of Computer Science
Faculty of Science
Induction Programme
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Welcome & Introductions
Courses & Modules
Grading & Progression
Award Classification
Assessment Policies
Plagiarism
Student Support & Resources
Recommendations
Courses & Modules
• Courses
– G400, GN42, G425, G601 (UG); G402, G507, G565 (PG)
– 3-years BSc Honours, 120 credits/year (UG)
– 1 full year MSc, 180 credits (PG)
– Ordinary Degrees, 100 credits/year (UG)
– Postgraduate Diploma, 120 credits
– All descriptions of course structures available at:
http://studentcoursestructures.nottingham.ac.uk/asp/course_search.asp
• Modules
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CS modules (G5Lxxx), e.g. G51PRG; G6Lxxx, e.g. G64DBS
Most modules worth 10 credits each (with minor exceptions)
Compulsory and optional modules
Compensatable and non-compensatable
Pre or co-requisites requirements
Range of module activities (lectures, labs, tutorials, courseworks &
examinations) found in individual course web site OR at:
http://modulecatalogue.nottingham.ac.uk/nottingham/asp/main_search.asp
Enrolment/Registration of
Modules
• Module Entry Form
– Attend lectures according to given timetables
and understand module contents
– Selection of modules based on interests and
balancing of workloads – 60 credits/semester
normally
– Must be vetted and approved by assigned
personal tutor
Grading & Progression
• Grading
– Pass (≥40[UG]; ≥50[PG]); Distinction (≥70[UG & PG])
– Fails: Hard (<30[UG]; <40[PG]) ; Soft (≥30[UG]; ≥40[PG])
• Progression
– Using arithmetic mean, decision based on flow chart at:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/documents/
qmdocuments/ug-regs-flow-chart.pdf [UG]; and
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/documents/
qmdocuments/pgtregsflowchart.docx [PG]
Award Classification
• Degree Classes
– Based on weighted numerical averages
– UG
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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 or ORDINARY degree
– PG
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pass with distinction (≥70)
borderlines (≥68 with at least 80 credits ≥70)
pass with merit (≥60)
borderlines (≥59 with at least 80 credits ≥70)
<50 will be considered for postgraduate DIPLOMA degree
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
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
Student Staff Feedback Committee
SET/SEM
Disability Support
Careers Advisory Service
Problems, Issues & Suggestions
• Changing Course
– Must be done early
– Talk to your course director
• Illness & Other Issues
– Let your tutor and module convenor know
– Discuss with trained counsellor
– File written notice with evidence to the School
• Coursework and Examination Feedback
Recommendations
• Week 1 & 2
– Complete registration and 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 at the Information to Students’ page at:
http://www.nottingham.edu.my/ComputerScience/Current/StudentDocuments.aspx
• Semester Time
– Attend lectures regularly
– Behave responsibly, and lastly
– Enjoy yourself !