The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus School of

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus School of Computer Science Faculty of Science

Induction Programme • • Welcome & Introductions Courses & Modules Grading & Progression Award Classification Assessment Policies Plagiarism Student Support & Resources Recommendations

Courses & Modules • Courses – G 400, GN 42, G 425, G 601 (UG); G 402, G 507, G 565 (PG) – 3 -years BSc Honours, 120 credits/year (UG) – 1 full year MSc, 180 credits (PG) – Ordinary Degrees, 100 credits/year (UG) – Postgraduate Diploma, 120 credits – All descriptions of course structures available at: http: //studentcoursestructures. nottingham. ac. uk/asp/course_search. asp • Modules – – – CS modules (G 5 Lxxx), e. g. G 51 PRG; G 6 Lxxx, e. g. G 64 DBS Most modules worth 10 credits each (with minor exceptions) Compulsory and optional modules Compensatable and non-compensatable Pre or co-requisites requirements Range of module activities (lectures, labs, tutorials, courseworks & examinations) found in individual course web site OR at: http: //modulecatalogue. nottingham. ac. uk/nottingham/asp/main_search. asp

Enrolment/Registration of Modules • Module Entry Form – Attend lectures according to given timetables and understand module contents – Selection of modules based on interests and balancing of workloads – 60 credits/semester normally – Must be vetted and approved by assigned personal tutor

Grading & Progression • Grading – Pass (≥ 40[UG]; ≥ 50[PG]); Distinction (≥ 70[UG & PG]) – Fails: Hard (<30[UG]; <40[PG]) ; Soft (≥ 30[UG]; ≥ 40[PG]) • Progression – Using arithmetic mean, decision based on flow chart at: http: //www. nottingham. ac. uk/academicservices/documents/ qmdocuments/ug-regs-flow-chart. pdf [UG]; and http: //www. nottingham. ac. uk/academicservices/documents/ qmdocuments/pgtregsflowchart. docx [PG]

Award Classification • Degree Classes – Based on weighted numerical averages – UG • • weightage: 40% for year 2 and 60% for year 3 1 st (≥ 70), 2 nd Upper (≥ 60), 2 nd Lower (≥ 50), 3 rd (≥ 40) borderlines (68, 59, 49 & 39) <40 will be considered for PASS or ORDINARY degree – PG • • • pass with distinction (≥ 70) borderlines (≥ 68 with at least 80 credits ≥ 70) pass with merit (≥ 60) borderlines (≥ 59 with at least 80 credits ≥ 70) <50 will be considered for postgraduate DIPLOMA degree

Assessment Policies • Courseworks – Penalty of 5% per normal working day for late submission • Resits – A right to one re-assessment in each failed module – Re-assessment marks used for progression purposes only

Plagiarism • The following actions are considered to be plagiarism (list not exhaustive): – copying paragraphs or programs from a textbook or web page (or anywhere else); – copying another person’s work either with or without their knowledge; – working together in groups of two or more to produce a single program or essay and then each member of the group submitting a copy of this as their own work; – getting someone else to do some or all of the work and then submitting it as your own work (whether you pay them or not)

Study Support and Resources • • Tutors Open Door Policy University Counseling Service Student Staff Feedback Committee SET/SEM Disability Support Careers Advisory Service

Problems, Issues & Suggestions • Changing Course – Must be done early – Talk to your course director • Illness & Other Issues – Let your tutor and module convenor know – Discuss with trained counsellor – File written notice with evidence to the School • Coursework and Examination Feedback

Recommendations • Week 1 & 2 – Complete registration and familiarise with University’s services – Attend all compulsory and elective modules before deciding on final selections – Meet the tutors and set up schedules for individual tutorials – Digest the information at the Information to Students’ page at: http: //www. nottingham. edu. my/Computer. Science/Current/Student. Documents. aspx • Semester Time – Attend lectures regularly – Behave responsibly, and lastly – Enjoy yourself !