Welcome to the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Part of the Faculty of Sciences

2 Departmental Structure Key People: Head of Department: Prof Malcolm Brown Administrator: Dr Frank Sowrey Senior Tutor: Mrs Esther Glover Welfare Officer: Dr Diana Cole Placement Officer:Mr Mark Heller Student Support Advisor:Ms Kellyann Byrne Lecturers / Tutors Programme Convenors General Office Staff

3 Term Dates Term dates 2011/12 Autumn Term 12 weeks 26 th September -16 th December 2011 Spring Term 12 weeks 16 th January – 6 th April 2012 Summer Term 6 weeks -EXAMS 7 th May – 15 th June 2012

4 Course Structure Credit Framework 360 credits for a three year degree More for Placement Year and Foundation Year 120 credits per stage You MUST attain all 120 credits to progress If you do not pass more than 60 credits you may be asked to repeat the modules you fail the following year All resit / repeat marks are capped at the pass mark Modules of 15 or 30 credits Assessment Coursework and Examination Coursework Deadline is 12 NOON Receipts will be issued Work is handed back via module boxes Final Degree Award is based on Stage 2 and 3 results

5 Student Data System Personal Details Course Details Module Registration Timetables Attendance Marks Final Results…

6 Support Personal Tutor Student Support Advisor Lecturers / Module Convenor Senior Tutor – Academic issues Welfare Officer – Personal issues UELT – Study skills Students Union Advisors – Visa and immigration advice Disability and Dyslexia Support Service College Masters – Non academic issues Finance Financial Aid Office / Income Office

7 General This is our PRIMARY means of communication with students. Check your daily and keep your inbox clear. Handbooks Should contain everything you need to know. Calculator Policy Casio fx-83 or fx-85 ONLY will be allowed in examinations Checks are made and other calculators confiscated

8 Tutorial System Each Student has a PERSONAL TUTOR An important channel of communication and advice Illness? Problems? Speak to your tutor as soon as possible Module Choices – Speak to your tutor References… MEET YOUR TUTOR – Appointments in week 0 and 1 Sign in / sign out

9 Learning Support SMSAS Support sessions for individual modules Academic Peer Mentoring for some modules Stage 1 assistance Advice in handbooks Personal Tutor – point of contact UNIVERSITY WIDE University Library Computing Service Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (UELT) Student Learning Advisory Service

10 Student Support SMSAS Student Support Advisor Kellyann Byrne (S10) Non Academic issues ILP’s working with DDSS Liaison with University and external support services Referral to university counselling services / college masters Concessions Process Support schemes/workshops Course Reps General advice

11 Student Welfare SMSAS Welfare Officer – Dr Diana Cole (E107) Non Academic issues Referral from tutor Liaison with University and external support Referral to university counselling services / college masters University Services Counselling Service Kent Union Student Advisors Medical centre College Masters

12 Academic Discipline Mathematical Subjects are progressive We EXPECT you to learn as you go along ALL lectures and classes are COMPULSORY Attendance is monitored and action will be taken Self discipline is important Be aware of your weaknesses and ASK FOR HELP ALL modules count We EXPECT you to attempt even non-assessed coursework. You learn by DOING!

13 Academic Discipline - Plagiarism What is Plagiarism? Includes copying from textbooks, journals etc. Includes copying from the internet Includes DUPLICATION of another students work Plagiarism is NOT tolerated and disciplinary action WILL be taken Similarly cheating in examinations is a serious offence and WILL lead to disciplinary action

PLAGIARISM WHAT is it? HOW to AVOID it? presenting somebody else’s ideas as one’s own WHAT does it INCLUDE?Copying and allowing your work to be copied Submitting previously submitted/assessed work Poor referencing Soliciting work from other students Referencing Correctly Cite source in the bibliography Quotation marks Cite source in the text Discuss work with friends BUT always prepare your own solutions SEPARATELY Do NOT allow fellow students to COPY your work

15 Miscellaneous Quality Issues – Feedback / Complaints Staff Student Consultative Committee Student Representation Student Charter Student Handbooks UCAS/Open days Timetables

16 Introductory Test Monday 26 th September 10am Keynes Lecture Theatre 1 (KLT1) – THIS IS COMPULSORY!! NOT Foundation Year students We do not expect you to study for this it is for us to gauge your starting knowledge Support classes will be offered where appropriate Bring a pen Calculators not needed ARRIVE ON TIME – 25 questions in 1 hour

17 Timetable Week 1 Lectures start – MONDAY Modules consist of Lectures and Classes you will not have any classes until after you have your first lecture on that module. CHECK YOUR TIMETABLE ON SDS regularly as rooms and times may change

18 And Finally… Welcome to the University of Kent ! University life is more than just academic work, so have fun, enjoy yourself ! BUT REMEMBER… Your priority should be getting the best degree you possibly can AND We are here to help you do that.

19 Any Questions Do you have any questions?