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MM101: Introduction to Calculus First class Monday midday in AB101 Bring your homework! Only one tutorial each week Pick up notes from LT916 Tutorials start in second week of semester 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

MM104: Statistics and Data Presentation First class Wednesday 9am in GH514 1 lecture and 1 lab a week Sign up for labs on-line Applies to MM106, too 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

MM108:Applying Mathematics 1 First lecture on Tuesday at 11am in RC557 Dr Sonnet will detail tutorial arrangements Tutorials start week 2, Wednesday 11am Pick up notes from LT916 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

What’s My Timetable? Your PDA will give you a timetable for your course Extra detail is available from www.strath.ac.uk/timetables If you are not registered for an optional class do not attend it! Your timetable may be unique. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Where’s My Class? TG...4 JW...5 RC...7 AB...16 JA...19 MC...21 GH...24

Elective Choice Maths, MwT, MSF, MSE, MSBA, NS: 20 credits At least 10 credits in 1st semester MCS: 10 credits MSA: EC111 and AG105 DA, MP: No electives in 1st year Discuss electives at meeting with PDA 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Curriculum Changes Can only be made in weeks 1 and 2. Procedure: go to see your Adviser of Study who will make the changes online. Dr Phil Knight LT1038 Tel.: 548 3818. Email: p.a.knight@strath.ac.uk 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Personal Development Planning Do you know your PDA? Full list posted outside LT1038. Go and meet your PDA at the stated time after Inauguration. Your PDA will: be a first point of contact throughout your studies. enable us to assist you if any circumstances are affecting your study. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Help networks in the University Academic studies Adviser of Study, PDA, classes.myplace.strath.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=20348 Personal Problems Student Counselling. Money worries Student Finance Office. Getting a job Careers Service. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Disability and Wellbeing Service The service offers support to approximately 1600 students each year. Support varies and ranges from adjustments to learning and assessment to the use of technology and/or one-to-one support. Any student who may need disability support should contact the service asap. You must submit all details by November 2nd 2018 to be guaranteed adjustments in place for exams in December. 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Student Support Services Advice Centre Learning Support Centre for Sport & Recreation Health Services Library Services Career Advice Computing & IT Facilities Part-Time Work Studying Abroad University Nursery For details see www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/strathlife/ or your PDA. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Computing Facilities Make sure your computer account is functioning Your uni.strath.ac.uk email account is an essential contact point www.facebook.com/groups/1794341780685383 Use PEGASUS, and Myplace to stay informed. Look for “Information for Current Students” Complete cyber security training on Myplace. 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Making the most of student life Managing your time Maintaining a balance Making use of support networks Thinking ahead 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

Joint Honours with Business Special timetable for Business classes next week EC111 Mon 2 in Barony AG105 Mon 3 in TG310 MS112 Tues 2 in JA325 Other Business classes start the following week. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

Joint Honours with CS 60 credits of Maths, 60 credits of CS in first year Compulsory maths classes MM101, MM106 (semester 1) MM102, MM123 (semester 2) Good elective choice is to pick other half of MM103/MM104 More info at local.cis.strath.ac.uk/wp/teaching/undergraduate/noticeboards/first- year-noticeboard 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

Joint Honours with Physics/DA 60 credits of Maths, 60 credits of Physics/CS in first year Compulsory maths classes MM101, MM106 (semester 1) MM102, MM123 (semester 2) Elective in 2nd year. 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

Alumni Club Participate in the organisation of a networking event with graduates. Collaborate with peers Enhance your CV Grow your network To get involved, contact: Dr Elizabeth Dombi at e.dombi@strath.ac.uk 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Stop Press Welcome from the Principal Strath Science Scouts In the Barony at 12.15 Strath Science Scouts To visit schools 3 or 4 times a year to encourage pupils to consider a Science degree Join at www.facebook.com/groups/422445877902363 or email science-scouts@strath.ac.uk PDP event: just for Maths/MwT students Friday 10am GH898 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19