The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus School of

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

Induction - 2 • • • Course & Module Information Assessments: Progression & Classification Policy on Plagiarism Student Support & Resources Problems, Issues and Suggestions Recommendations

Course & Module Information • UG Course Structure – – G 400, GN 42, G 601, G 4 G 7 (1 st & 2 nd year only) 3 -years BSc Honours, 120 credits/year Ordinary Degrees, 100 credits/year All descriptions of course structures available at: http: //programmespec. nottingham. ac. uk/malaysia/ • Module Information – – – CS modules (G 5 Lxxx), e. g. G 51 PRG Most modules worth 10 credits each (with minor exceptions) Compulsory and optional modules Compensatable and non-compensatable Pre or co-requisites Range of module activities (lectures, labs, tutorials, courseworks & examinations) found individual course web site OR at: http: //modulecatalogue. nottingham. ac. uk/malaysia/

Course & Module Information • PG Course Structure – G 402, G 507, G 565 – 1 full year MSc, 180 credits – Postgraduate Diploma, 120 credits – All descriptions of course structures available at: http: //programmespec. nottingham. ac. uk/malaysia/ • Module Information – – – CS modules (G 64 xxx), e. g. G 64 ADS; (G 5 Lxxx), mostly L=4 Most modules worth 10 credits each (with minor exceptions) Compulsory and optional modules Compensatable and non-compensatable Pre or co-requisites Range of module activities (lectures, labs, tutorials, courseworks & examinations) found individual course web site OR at: http: //modulecatalogue. nottingham. ac. uk/malaysia/

Enrolment/Registration of Modules • Module Entry Form – Attend lectures according to given timetables and understand module contents – Selection of modules based on: ü interests ü balancing of workloads - 60: 60 credits splits normally; 50: 70 credits splits in special cases ü meeting planned module’s pre-requisites – Must be vetted and approved by assigned personal tutor

UG Assessments • Grading – Pass (≥ 40), Distinction (≥ 70) – Fails: Hard (<30) & Soft (≥ 30) • Progression Rule – Using arithmetic mean and based on flow chart at http: //www. nottingham. ac. uk/academicservices/docume nts/qmdocuments/ug-regs-flow-chart. pdf

PG Assessments • Grading – Pass (≥ 50), Distinction (≥ 70) – Hard (<40) & Soft (≥ 40) Fails • Progression Rule – Using arithmetic mean and based on flow chart at http: //www. nottingham. ac. uk/academicservices/documents/ qmdocuments/pgt-flow-chart---masters-from-2012. pdf plus supplementary regulations

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

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 degree – PG • • pass with Distinction (≥ 70) pass with Merit (≥ 60) borderlines (≥ 68, 59 & 49) <50 will be considered for postgraduate DIPLOMA degree

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 Learning Community Forum SET/SEM Disability Support Careers Advisory Service

Problems, Issues & Suggestions • Changing Course – Must be done early – Talk to your tutor & course director • Illness & Other Issues – Let your tutor and module convenors know – Discuss with trained counselor available in campus – File written notice [ECF] with evidence to the School • Coursework and Examination Feedback

Recommendations • Week 1 & 2 – Complete registration & 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 provided as handouts & Current Students’ page at: http: //www. nottingham. edu. my/Computer. Science/Current/Student. Documents. aspx • Semester Time – Attend lectures regularly – Behave professionally & responsibly – Participate in university clubs & societies