Aston University School of Engineering Applied Science EAS

Aston University School of Engineering & Applied Science (EAS) Mathematics

WELCOME TO MATHEMATICS Dr J. van Mourik Single Honours Programme Director MB 313 N j. vanmourik@aston. ac. uk 0121 – 204 3649 http: //www. aston. ac. uk/eas/staff/a-z/dr-jort-van-mourik/

Programmes: - Mathematics with Computing - Business & Mathematics - Mathematics with Economics - Mathematics for Industry - (Comp. Science & Maths)

Mathematics Group: Prof. D. Saad (d. saad@aston. ac. uk) Head of Group Dr. J. van Mourik (j. vanmourik@aston. ac. uk) Undergraduate Programme Director Single Honours (BSc Mathematics, Mathematics with Computing) Dr. M. Stich (m. stich@aston. ac. uk) Undergraduate Programme Director Joint Honours (BSc Mathematics with Econonomics, Business and Mathematicss) Dr. R. Herzallah (r. herzallah@aston. ac. uk) Undergraduate Programme Director (BSc Mathematics for Industry)

Accreditation

STRUCTURE & CORE MODULES 2 TP’s of 11 teaching weeks + Exams AM 10 TM (10) TP 1 (non-condonable) AM 10 MT (10) TP 1 AM 10 VA (10) TP 1 AM 10 GE (10) TP 2 AM 10 CO (20) TP 2 (non-condonable SH) (Note that TP 1 is 12 weeks, with week 6 a reading week)

TRANSFERS (between Maths Progs) Possible, but only if early enough. 1 st three weeks -> automatic yes week 4 -> yes, after discussion later -> no!

VLE: Blackboard No paper copies of the: - Student Handbook - Module Booklet - (Most) Lecture Materials Available electronically on Black. Board => session today

The Mathematics Group 17 Full-time Academic Staff (+ 2 part-time lecturers, Ph. D’s, PDRA’s) Programme Directors: Dr J van Mourik (Single Honours) Dr M Stich (Joint Honours) Dr R Herzallah (Maths for Industry) Subject Group Head: Prof D Saad Main Building: 3 rd Floor (MB 310/313)

Administrative Support Centralised: MB 133 Taught UG Programmes Team: eas_ug@aston. ac. uk Missing modules check on MAP first: my modules Other time table queries/clashes: eas_timetable@aston. ac. uk absugsupport@aston. ac. uk

Learning (Environment) It is YOUR responsibility to learn and understand the material. Maths modules build on previously learned material – do NOT let things slip. Attend tutorials, do your coursework, revise! First set of EXAMS in January, but CLASS TESTS earlier!

Tuition Fees ↔ Gym Membership Your fees pay for: use of University facilities ↔ use of gym and swimming pool etc lectures & tutorials ↔ gym classes coursework & feedback ↔ intermediate fitness tests & advice attempts at exams ↔ attempts to move up group/level You wouldn’t (expect to) get fit/pass tests by just buying a gym membership! You shouldn’t expect to pass exams/year by just paying your fees! You need to attend classes and train/practice on your own to make the most of your Aston University membership!!!

Attendance!

Behaviour Large classes for lectures, smaller for tutorials In lectures/tutorials: - Keep noise down to minimum. - Eating/drinking is prohibited. - Behave, be polite.

Help! (1) Academic (Maths): Module Tutor – first port of call Mathematics Support Centre (Library) Personal Tutor (PT) (“Personal Contact” on MAP) Programme Director (J. van Mourik/M. Stich/R. Herzallah) Subject Group Head (D. Saad) Academic (ABS): Module Tutor – first port of call Personal Tutor (PT) Programme Director (A. Delis)

Help! (2) Non-Academic: Administrative Staff (any non-academic issues) School Drop-in Centre MB 129 C (workdays 9 am-5 pm) Computing: ISA (Information Services Aston) helpdesk MB G 16 Computing Drop-in Centre Other Students: PAL scheme (help each other) Mathletes !!

Feedback Informal Staff-Student Consultative Committee (Year Reps => CV !) Student questionnaires Personal and/or Year Tutor Programme Director Admin Staff

Teaching starts on Monday! Week 1 Week beginning 25 September 2017 Most Tutorials will begin in week 2 SOME Tutorials begin in week 1 (check with module owner)

Timetables (eas_timetable@aston. ac. uk):

Academic Year Structure Aug Break Sep Oct TP 1 Nov Dec Jan B r e a k E x a m s Feb TP 2 Mar Apr B r e a k TP 2 May E x a m s Jun Break Boards Jul Break Aug R e s i t

Withdrawal / Leave Of Absence (LOA) (all dates at Midnight) … - Friday 6 Oct : charge 0% Friday 6 Oct - Friday 12 Jan : charge 25% Friday 12 Jan - Friday 4 May : charge 50% Friday 4 May - … : charge 100% Withdrawal via MAP, checked at 17. 00 last day of withdrawal. It can take up to 5 working days to process. Students should request in time to process before this deadline. In all other cases students will be liable to pay tuition fees.

Absences EAS School Office (MB 133) Notify us a. s. a. p. by email: eas_ug@aston. ac. uk Telephone: (0121) 204 3535

Coursework Paper Submissions/Collections: EAS School Coursework Office (MB 133), work days 10: 00 – 14: 00 ABS modules → ABS Course Work Office LSS modules → LSS Course Work Office Fixed Penalties for late submission!

Calculators Allowed calculators : HP 10 s & HP 10 s+ series For exams that allow calculators, bring their own calculator. No other type than those shown here is allowed. The Examinations Office has a limited supply of spare calculators. No guarantee if student has not brought their own.

Calculators: Allowed Calculators: Casio Fx 83, Casio Fx 85 series

Contacting Staff See Student Handbook (on Black. Board) for staff details Email best (be concise & to the point!) Use WASS (for appointments) ! https: //wass. aston. ac. uk/pages/login. page. php

Communication from Staff My Aston Portal (MAP) In Lectures On Black. Board By Email Notice Boards (third floor)

Welcome week activities

Like Your Library Live sessions Taking place in the Library throughout Week 1 Come along to see what Library Services can do for YOU! Find out about: Reading Lists IT facilities Where to go for help Study spaces and much more! Don’t miss out! Check your timetable http: //www. aston. ac. uk/library/students/new-students/

Any Questions? Student Handbook & Module Booklet: → MAP/Black. Board j. vanmourik@aston. ac. uk MB 313 N (0121 204) 3649 m. stich@aston. ac. uk MB 310 K (0121 204) 3812 r. herzallah@aston. ac. uk MB 313 M (0121 204) 3674