1. Year 3 induction Where?, when? and what? The timetableThe Module list

3. B.Sc and M.Phys 30 credits Core for M.Phys Only 15 credits Compulsory core Options

4. Induction Fri 15 Oct, LR A 2pm Dr Goad Induction Mon 13 Dec LR A 11 am Dr Stewart Induction Thurs 7 th Oct Room G, various times Core B.Sc and M.Phys 45 credits

5. Options Compulsory for M.Phys., Optional for B.Sc. Optional for B.Sc. Students. Opt.4311, opt.4317 can also be done in year 3 by M.Phys. students, but beware implications for PA4630 next year! Opt.4312 only available for B.Sc. students in year 3

6. Options A free choice (subject to flavour) of 4 courses, individual 75 minute examinations, 7.5 credits per option

7. All students accumulate at least 120 credits at level 3 (or above) B.Sc students with advanced courses can choose freely additional options up to a recommened maximum of 120 credits taken in year 3 M.Phys students with maximum advancement can choose freely additional options up to a recommended maximum of 150 level 3 credits taken in year 3 M.Phys students with minimum advancement will have to do 150 level 3 and 4 credits taken in year 3 Credits beyond these numbers can be chosen, we recommend from the list of continuously assessed courses Sign up for these courses with Joan Induction today 12-14 pm, room E Contact Dr Darren Wright. Sign up with Joan by Fri. Oct 15th

8. New this year. Some option courses are piloting a new system to improve feedback on course progress. A question sheet will be distributed at, or before, lecture 1 containing at least 1 question per lecture Deadlines for the submission of this work by the students will be set by the lecturer at the beginning of the course 2 or 3 feedback sessions will be scheduled at the beginning of the course, within the 13 timetabled lectures. Marked work will be returned to the students. Solutions to the assignments will be provided as part of the feedback where appropriate. The continuously assessed component will make up 20% of the marks for the course.

9. Year 3 Courses involved: 3611 Active Galaxies GCS 3622 Cosmology NRT 3637 Advanced Materials PBH 3651 Stellar Structure and Evolution GAW 3671 Solar-terrestrial Relations TKY 4313.2 Dynamical Systems WDE 4324 Plasma Physics MLE 4326 Interaction of Radiation with Matter GAW It is possible other courses will adopt this system – check with the lecturers. Bear this trial in mind when selecting your option courses, you may want to maximise or minimise your involvement!

10. So how many options should I be doing? I advanced 371 and 322 in my second year 22.5 3642 planetary science 3677 life in the universe 3626 ionospheric physics Adds 22.5 credits (makes 142.5 at level 3, 120 taken in year 3) 372 Fourier transforms 4312 scientific inference 3611 active galaxies 3622 cosmology 3613 mission design 3631 extreme stars makes 120 credits

11. So how many options should I be doing? I advanced 322 in my second year 15 3642 planetary science 3677 life in the universe Adds 15 credits (makes 135 at level 3, 120 taken in year 3) 371 vector calculus 372 Fourier transforms 3611 active galaxies 3622 cosmology 3613 mission design 3631 extreme stars makes 150 credits

12. Language-learning opportunities for all Languages at Leicester School of Modern Languages

13. Introducing Languages at Leicester Language courses for non-specialists Open to students from all disciplines, linguistic and cultural backgrounds No previous knowledge or qualifications required Complete beginners, post-beginners, intermediate and advanced Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish Three hours of campus-based classes weekly, usually evenings or Wednesday afternoons

14. How can I take part? Courses start at the beginning of the semester, so you’ll need to register without delay Fees for Leicester students in 2005-06: –£144 for 20 weeks (that’s just £2.40 per hour!) –£79.50 for 10 weeks (or £2.65 per hour) payable in cash, by cheque or by credit card To find out more, contact Mary Needham: –t: (0116) 252 2662 –e: mn29@le.ac.uk and visit our website, www.le.ac.uk/ml/lal