Procedures and regulations  Contents  How courses are assessed  Examinations  Coursework  Qualifying for the second year  B.Eng/M.Eng  Mitigations.

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Procedures and regulations  Contents  How courses are assessed  Examinations  Coursework  Qualifying for the second year  B.Eng/M.Eng  Mitigations

Assessment (general)  Pass mark is 40%  Gain credits for modules that you pass  Many modules are 20 credit linked pairs:  EE1A1 & EE1A2 Digital & micros  EE1B1 & EE1B2 Circuits, devices & fields  EE1E1 & EE1E2 C Programming

B.Eng/M.Eng u Each year is 120 credits u B.Eng. = 360 credits in 3 years u M.Eng. = 480 credits in 4 years u Decision at end of 2 nd year about progress to M.Eng u To qualify for M.Eng you need:-  Pass in 220 credits  Overall mark of 60% u More later

Assessment u Most courses are a combination of coursework and exam u A few are exam only (EE1D) u Some are coursework only and no exam (EE1H1) u Some involve coursework and a classtest (EE1F1,EE1E) u The final module mark is a weighted combination of separate component marks u Generally to pass a module, you will need to have done will in both coursework and exam u Not submitting coursework on time is a sure way to fail a module and ultimately fail your degree!

Coursework u Coursework is a critical part of many modules accounting for a significant percentage of the module mark u You must hand in your coursework on time u Details of submission deadlines for each course will be published in the first week u Penalties for late submission are severe u 5% per day late!!

Submission of coursework u You must staple a completed receipt form to the front of your work when you submit your coursework u You keep the top copy to prove you have handed in your work on time u You normally hand in your work at the reception desk unless otherwise specified

Extensions to deadlines u If you are unable to meet a deadline, you must fill in a request for extension form u If possible before the deadline u The mitigations committee considers each request u Your request must be backed up by documentary evidence (eg doctors notes)

Mitigations u Mitigating circumstances are special circumstances which interfere with your studies and which may affect your performance u Illness u Family/personal problems u You must make these known to either your personal tutor or the welfare tutor (Dr. Childs) as soon as you know about them

Qualifying for the second year  To pass into the second year you need a total of 100 credits (out of 120) u Plus you need an overall mark (credit weighted) of at least 40%

B.Eng/M.Eng u A B.Eng is 3 years, and M.Eng is 4 years u The assessments of each are as follows : Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 B.Eng0%25%75% M.Eng0%20%40%

M.Eng u As current regulations stand, to qualify for M.Eng, you need an average second year mark of >60% u Also you need 220 credits