School of Mathematics & Statistics
Stage 2 Induction
29th September 2015
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Dr Peter Avery
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Single Honours
Degree Programme Director
(Student Welfare and Progression)
Stage 2 DPD: Dr Alina Vdovina
Major/Minor Advisor: Dr Daniel Henderson
Contact Details
Dr Peter Avery
Room 3.04
P.J.Avery@ncl.ac.uk
Entering Stage 2 - Timetable
 Please check your timetable for both Semesters
carefully. Contact PJA if there is a clash.
 Three timetabled hours per module. Normally 2
lectures and one problems class/drop-in session.
Lecturer will tell you which is the Problems class/dropin 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.
 Modules can be changed in first 2 – 3 weeks of each
semester (DPD request Form).
Coursework
 As the material gets more difficult, it gets progressively more
difficult to teach yourself from the lecture material.
 Thus it is crucially important to attend lectures and other
classes and to attempt all the set work in order to do well.
 Expect 4 or 5 written assignments in a 10 credit module
• Assignment set a few days before …
• Problem class, one week before …
• Drop-in class, a few days before submission.
 CBAs will be used.
 There will be a revision CBA0 for most modules.
 Deadlines are 4.00pm for coursework and midnight for
CBAs.
 Late work is not accepted.
Coursework continued
 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 (particularly CBAs). You should not expect the
marks available to reflect the amount of time spent on
coursework.
 If ill etc. and unable to complete a piece of work,
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.
Passing Stage 2
 Aim to pass all your Stage 2 modules in
January/June.
 Your first attempt will be the mark that counts
unless it is less than 40. Passes at resit count
as 40. Only one resit is allowed on each
module.
 You must pass Stage 2 in order to proceed to
Stage 3.
 In BSc degrees, Stages 2 and 3 are weighted
1:2 in calculating the final average.
(1:2:3 in 4-year degrees).
Passing Stage 2 ctd
 Resits are in August.
 Don’t book a holiday in August.
 Submit PEC, 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.
Presentations
 Single honours students do a 5-minute
presentation as long as they are registered
for MAS2213.
 The presentation will occur in one of your
Stage 2 modules.
 The coordinator is Dr Nick Parker.
 He will inform you when and in which
module you are doing a presentation.
 Details will be given at the presentation
session.
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.
Communication
 You can use email to contact your tutor or lecturers.
Tell your tutor if you have personal/ health problems
that affect your academic work.
 You can organise meetings with your tutor through eportfolio.
 Please use your University email address to contact
us, not a private email address (you might not get a
reply).
 Please don’t expect a running email conversation or
ask for detailed mathematical explanations.
 Check your University email regularly – this is how we
communicate important information.
MMath/MMathStat
 More advanced study
 Major project including independent study, oral and poster
presentations
 Graduates do well in the job market.
 If you think you might want to do the 4-year degree it is best to
register now. Decision on whether you do a 3- or 4- year
degree must be made early in Semester 2 of year 3.
 You must average 60 or more in Stage 2 to be allowed to do
the 4-year degree.
 Bursaries of £1000 are available for those averaging 70+ to
help support the 4th year of study.
 Discuss this with your tutor or myself if you want more details.
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.
Penthouse
 The Penthouse (Level 7) is available
for the use of all Mathematics & Statistics
students(including JH) from 9.00am till
5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
 There is a work area and power points.
 Wifi is available there.
 There is also social space.
 Please keep it clean and tidy.
 Avoid excessive noise in the social areas.
 There is also a work area(reading room) on
level 4 of the Herschel building.
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?