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Faculty of Engineering and Environment
MMath (Hons) Mathematics
Year One
2015 – 2016
PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
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Faculty of Engineering and Environment
MMath (Hons) Mathematics
Year One
2015 – 2016
PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
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1 Contents 2 Welcome from the Programme Leader .......................................................................................... 3
3 About this handbook ....................................................................................................................... 3
4 Who’s Who and Communication? .................................................................................................. 4
4.1 Who to go to for help ............................................................................................................... 4
Pandon Student Support HelpDesk ............................................................................................... 4
Programme Leader: Dr Gert Botha ................................................................................................ 4
Year Tutor: Dr Guangquan (Philip) Li ............................................................................................. 5
Module Tutor ................................................................................................................................. 5
4.2 Communication ........................................................................................................................... 7
Contacting your Programme Leader and other academic staff .................................................... 7
Email .............................................................................................................................................. 7
eLearning Portal ............................................................................................................................. 7
Plasma Screens .............................................................................................................................. 7
5 Programme Information for MMath ............................................................................................... 8
5.1 Programme Aims ...................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Programme Learning Outcomes .............................................................................................. 8
5.3 Programme Structure ............................................................................................................. 10
5.4 Learning Teaching and Assessment Strategy ......................................................................... 11
MARK/GRADE DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 12
5.5 Student Feedback ................................................................................................................... 13
6 Programme and Assessment Schedule ......................................................................................... 14
7 Resources and Laboratories .......................................................................................................... 17
8 Northumbria University Library .................................................................................................... 18
9 External Examiners and Professional Bodies ................................................................................ 19
10 Northumbria Students’ Union ..................................................................................................... 20
11 Other Useful Electronic Resources ............................................................................................. 21
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2 Welcome from the Programme Leader
Welcome to the first year of your MMath (Hons) Mathematics degree here at Northumbria University. Our aim is to develop your ability to learn independently and realise your potential, so that you get the very best degree you can. I hope that you enjoy your time with us and take every opportunity to make the most of the experiences on offer.
Dr Gert Botha
Programme Leader
September 2015
3 About this handbook
This handbook is designed to provide a guide to your programme of study at Northumbria. It should be read alongside the University and Faculty Student Handbooks which contain more general information about being a student at Northumbria within Faculty of Engineering and Environment.
It does not provide all of the information that you will need although it attempts to tell you where to find most of that information. The latest version of much of the further information that you need is to be found in a comprehensive and definitive form on the Northumbria website. A key page is entitled ‘Information for Students’ available via http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/student.
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4 Who’s Who and Communication?
4.1 Who to go to for help You will meet a broad range of academic, administrative and technical staff throughout your studies. The majority of staff will be drawn from the various subject areas within the Faculty. However, we also draw upon subject specialism outside the Faculty and external consultants, industrialists and advisors.
Staff from the Faculty and from the wider university (such as the Library & Learning Services, IT Services and Student Services) are here to help you get the most out of your Programme. In this section, we introduce you to some of the key people who will support you at Faculty and subject area level.
Pandon Student Support HelpDesk This is a dedicated help desk for students. It should be your first point of contact for all queries.
Office Location: PB 007
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 227 4620
Office hours: Mon-‐Thurs 8:30-‐5, Fri 8:30-‐4:30.
Programme Leader: Dr Gert Botha Office Location: PB 104
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 227 4954
Office Hours: 9am – 5pm
Your Programme Leader is the academic leader for your Programme and is responsible for managing the programme on a day to day basis, working with other Faculty and University staff – academic, administrative and technical – as needed. Your Programme Leader is committed to helping you get the most out of the Programme and, where relevant, will liaise with your Module Tutors and other relevant staff to make sure that they are aware of your needs and of how you are doing.
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Year Tutor: Dr Guangquan (Philip) Li
Office Location: PB 118
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 243 7084
Office Hours: 9am – 5pm
Your Year Tutor is a member of the academic staff and is responsible for students on this particular year of the course. They work closely with the Programme Leader and Programme Administrator to support you on your programme.
Module Tutor For each module of study, you will have a designated Module Tutor. The Module Tutor is responsible for the organization of the module and supporting your learning and assessment on that module.
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THE MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS TEAM
Academic Staff Room Phone
Dr Paul Oman Programme Director PB 119 243 7311
Dr Gert Botha Programme Leader PB 104 227 4954
Dr Guangquan Li First Year Tutor PB 118 243 7084
Dr Stephane Regnier Second Year Tutor / Placements
PB 125 227 3677
Dr Antonio Moro Final Year Tutor (semester 1) PB 102 227 3941
Dr Giovanni De Matteis Final Year Tutor (semester 2) PB 102 227 3973
Prof Maia Angelova Professor of Mathematical Physics
PB 116 243 7611
Prof Ngianga-‐Bakwin Kandala
Professor in Statistics
Prof Valentina Zharkova Professor of Mathematics PB 042 243 7304
Dr Sara Lombardo Reader PB 101 227 4336
Dr James McLaughlin Reader PB 104 227 3667
Dr Arseni Goussev Senior Lecturer PB 119 227 3674
Dr Pete Philipson Senior Lecturer PB 118 227 4555
Dr Matteo Sommacal Senior Lecturer PB 101 227 4626
Dr Nan Lin Lecturer
Dr Emmanuel Ogundimu Lecturer
Dr Eamon Scullion Lecturer
Administrative support
Faculty Office PB Room G007 227 3658
IT Help Desk Email: [email protected] 227 4242
Fax Number 227 3662
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4.2 Communication
Contacting your Programme Leader and other academic staff Academic staff may teach on many modules and programmes. In addition they may have other roles and responsibilities which take them from their office. Thus it is advisable to make an appointment if you wish to see them. You can do this via email or you can just turn up at their office. Occasionally you may be able to have an immediate appointment, but don’t be disappointed if you are asked to return at a mutually convenient time. Please contact staff to cancel if you are unable to make the arranged appointment.
Email Email is used extensively throughout the University and is a very effective method of communication between students and staff. You will be automatically allocated an email address by the University once you have enrolled. Do remember that the Northumbria email address is the one that should be used when contacting University and Faculty staff. It is also the one that is used by staff to make contact with you, so do make sure that you check it regularly, particularly if you also use a personal email account. Please be aware that staff may not reply to your email immediately due to their other duties and activities.
eLearning Portal The eLearning Portal (eLP) is a very important resource for students. You will find specific information related to the modules you are taking, such as copies of lecture and seminar handouts, assignment briefings, instructions, and announcements. You will be shown how to access the eLP in Induction Week. For example, your Year Tutor may use the eLP to pass on information concerning programme matters. There is also a module – the Faculty Office: Customer Support – which acts as an electronic notice board for a wide range of information that students need during the academic year. It is therefore important that you check the eLP regularly – at least daily – for new announcements and new material.
Plasma Screens The Faculty owns a number of plasma screens in Pandon and Ellison Building. These are also used to display announcements, events and opportunities such as visits from potential placement providers.
Programme Notice Board
An important point of contact for staff with students is the Programme Notice Board. This could be for timetable changes, assessment information or personal messages. YOU MUST CHECK THE NOTICEBOARDS REGULARLY. It is particularly important to check the notices at the start of the semester when timetable changes are more likely and towards the assessment period when important information will be displayed. The Notice Board can be found on the first floor of Pandon Building, opposite the F4/5 lab.
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE YOU CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE – WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
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5 Programme Information for MMath
Here you will find specific information on your programme of study. There is a national requirement that all university programmes of study have a publicly available Programme Specification and this section is based on that programme specification. The full and definitive version of the programme specification can be found on line at:
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/programmespecs/mmathmathematics/
5.1 Programme Aims The main aims of the programme are • to provide sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in mathematics so as to give the student
an appreciation of its applicability and importance to the outside world. • to develop the essential depth of knowledge and skills to enable the graduate to practise as a
mathematician, or proceed to postgraduate study in an appropriate area. • to stimulate the student’s intellectual development and enthusiasm, and enhance their ability to
apply their skills to a wide variety of problems in applicable mathematics and statistics. • to ally the programme of study to the development of the key and transferable skills required of
a graduate. • to make students aware of on-‐going developments in mathematics. • to underpin the programme with current research and advanced scholarship in line with the
mission of the University and Faculty. • to develop an enduring proactive attitude towards learning to facilitate independent study,
including the continuation of further research
5.2 Programme Learning Outcomes (a) Knowledge and Understanding The student will be able to
1: demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a range of fundamental areas of applicable mathematics and statistics. 2: apply their skills to the solution of familiar types of problems using standard analytical, numerical and computational techniques. 3: apply modern mathematical and statistical software to problem-‐solving. 4: demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a range of advanced topics in applicable mathematics and statistics, the advanced nature being characterised by relevance to graduate employment or direct underpinning to postgraduate study. 5: apply their skills to mathematical models, simulation, and the solution of problems emanating from case studies or loosely-‐defined scenarios. 6: an understanding of the programme’s oeuvre, providing a foundation for developing and applying ideas, often within a research context.
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(b) Intellectual skills The student will be able to
1: construct logical multi-‐step mathematical arguments. 2: select the most appropriate method of solution to a given problem. 3: develop or select (e.g. using MATLAB) efficient software for the solution of mathematical and statistical problems. 4: recognise the limitations of available mathematical, numerical and computational techniques in terms of their applicability and accuracy. 5: formulate mathematical and statistical models, based on case studies or loosely-‐defined scenarios. 6: discuss and critically evaluate mathematical and statistical models and resulting conclusions. 7: demonstrate the ability to learn independently, with relatively little guidance and support. 8: communicate conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-‐specialist audiences, clearly and unambiguously. 9: apply knowledge and problem-‐solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader contexts related to the programme.
(c) Practical skills The student will be able to
1: demonstrate the I.T. skills essential to any graduate. 2: use modern mathematical and statistical software. 3: present their work, and results of such, in an attractive and explanatory fashion, using appropriate I.T. and graphical software. 4: program in a MATLAB environment. 5: execute a substantive piece of research using appropriate research methodologies and mathematical/statistical techniques. 6: identify sources of relevant information to augment and enhance learning, understanding and application within broader contexts related to the programme.
(d) Transferable/Key skills The student will be able to
1: communicate information, ideas, problems and their solution, in both written and oral form. 2: manage their time and resources efficiently. 3: work effectively both individually and as a member of a team. 4: exercise initiative and personal responsibility. 5: learn independently using a diverse range of resources. 6: make use of general I.T. facilities relating to information retrieval, analysis of data and presentation skills. 7: utilise a suite of research skills 8: communicate effectively both orally and through scientific writing.
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5.3 Programme Structure YEAR 1 SIX CORE YEAR-‐LONG MODULES (20 pts) LEVEL 4
MS0262 Calculus
MS0401 Modelling
MS0402 Comput-‐ ational Mathematics
MS0410 Statistics
MS0409 Dynamics
MS0411 Algebra and Analysis
YEAR 2 SIX CORE YEAR-‐LONG TAUGHT MODULES LEVEL 5
MS0507 Management Science
MS0503 Applied Modelling
CG0026 Further Comput-‐ ational Mathematics
CG0029 Applied Statistical Methods
EE0504 Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
EE0505 Vector Calculus & Further Dynamics
YEAR 3 OPTIONAL PLACEMENT (EE0500)
YEAR 4 YEAR 4 OPTIONS LEVEL 6 Choose 120 points
MS0602 Dynamical Systems (20 points)
MS0612 Complex Analysis (20 points)
MS0603 Advanced Statistical Methods (20 points)
MS0606 Medical Statistics (20 points)
EE0604 Mathematical Cryptology (20 points)
CG0010 Financial Mathematics (20 points)
MS0269 Fluid Dynamics and Elasticity (20 points)
MS0613 UG Dissertation in Mathematics (20 points)
FINAL YEAR YEAR 5 LEVEL 7 In Semester 1 choose 40 points and EE0755 Research and Professional Practice (20 points) is Core. In Semester 2 EE0727 Masters Project is Core.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
EE0723 Bayesian Statistics (20 points)
EE0724 Time Series& Forecasting (20 points)
EE0725 Linear & Non linear Waves (20 points)
EE0726 Numerical Solutions of PDEs (20 points)
EE0755 Research Methods and Professional Practice (20 points) CORE
EE0727 Masters Project (60 points) CORE
Detailed Module Descriptors for the MMath (Hons) Mathematics programme can be found at:
http://nuweb.northumbria.ac.uk/live/webserv/modules.php?code=UUSIMW1
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5.4 Learning Teaching and Assessment Strategy At all Levels LEARNING and TEACHING take place via lectures supported by seminars (problem-‐solving classes) or computer laboratory sessions, in which students obtain direct help, from academic staff, with problems associated with a particular module. Lecturers are free to adopt teaching styles to suit the material delivered, and their own personalities and abilities, and may choose to use distributed materials (including via Blackboard), specified texts, OHP slides, projected material via a PC, lab-‐based teaching with appropriate software, traditional ‘chalk and talk’, or combinations thereof.
To support lecture materials, lecturers generally supply students with problem sheets of a routine nature (especially at Levels 4 and 5). Students are expected to consider these prior to seminars or laboratory sessions, referring to lecture notes and/or recommended texts. In this way the problem sheets encourage both directed and independent learning. During seminars students attempt problems and obtain help with any difficulties encountered. Seminars also provide a point of contact where both students and staff can reflect on the learning experience.
Where appropriate, teaching takes place in a computer laboratory, especially when students are being taught how to use or develop software. Many modules, at all Levels, utilise such sessions to support lectures. In this way students have laboratory time dedicated to the development of computational and numerical techniques, I.T. skills, high-‐level programming and advanced software.
At all Levels ASSESSMENT takes place via a combination of formal examinations and In-‐Course Assessments (ICAs), such as individual or group assignments. The form of assessment, and weightings, is specified by the Module Tutor, appropriate to the particular module. Some, particularly those involving lab-‐based work or I.T., lend themselves to greater use of ICAs involving computational work.
At Level 4 three core modules, MS0262 Calculus, MS0402 Computational Mathematics and MS0411 Algebra and Analysis, providing vital underpinning, are assessed by a combination of formal examination and an in course test. This aims to encourage students to develop a good attitude to their studies from an early stage.
Students receive feedback on their progress throughout the year in a number of ways. We aim to mark assignments within four weeks of submission. Class time is usually then set aside to return scripts to students and for lecturers to give general verbal feedback. More specific remarks are written on the front of the assignment, whilst detailed annotations are usually made on the script itself. Students retain individual assignments once marked and moderated. Formative assessment (which indicates your development as you progress through the year) can be gained from seminars, workshops and assignment feedback.
Please note you will be assessed under full time regulations.
The Assessment Regulations for your programme can be found at:
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/5007/arpdf/aq/arna1415
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SUBJECT AREA
LEVEL 4 ASSESSMENTS
MARK/GRADE DEFINITIONS
Forms of assessment include written examinations, assignments and group work.
The following sets out, for tutors and students, generic mark/grade definitions for assessment at Level 4. The word ‘work’ is used generically to cover all types of assessment, e.g. solutions to exam questions, assignment reports, etc.
Level 4 Primarily, fundamental areas of applicable mathematics and statistics.
Mark General Criteria
70-‐100 Comprehensive understanding of the whole range of material. (First) Work is presented to a high standard, clear, well-‐structured, directly relevant and logical, with a high degree of accuracy. It shows evidence of the student having read round the subject.
60-‐69 Sound understanding of the material. (Upper Second) Work is presented to a good standard, clear, sufficiently well-‐structured, relevant and logical, and predominantly accurate, with few significant errors.
50-‐59 Reasonable understanding of the material.
(Lower Second) Work is presented satisfactorily, generally logical, often accurate but may include some significant errors and a lack of understanding in key areas.
40-‐49 Basic understanding of the material. (Third) The student’s work displays limited knowledge, is likely to lack structure and includes substantial errors and confused approaches.
0-‐39 Lack of understanding of the material. (Fail) The student’s work demonstrates a lack of fundamental knowledge and application, is generally confused and includes copious basic technical errors.
Marking Criteria: In general, a mark of less than 40% for any piece of Assessment is deemed
unsatisfactory, whilst a mark of 70% or above would be considered exceptional. Degree
Classification: On completion of your degree, the classification of your award is based on how you
perform at Level 5 (40% weighting) and Level 6 (60% weighting). Honours degree classifications are
based on overall marks of at least 70% (First), 60% (Upper Second), 50% (Lower Second) and 40%
(Third).
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5.5 Student Feedback
Student Representatives are elected in Induction Week. Being a Student Representative is a responsible task and one that is important, not only to help the University operate effectively, but also to make sure that you and your fellow students are getting the best experience possible whilst at Northumbria. The students in your Year Group elect the Student Representatives for the coming academic year. The Reps’ commitment will be to gather ‘issues and ideas’ from fellow students and feed these back each semester at Staff Student Liaison Committee (SSLC) meetings with the Year Tutors and Programme Leader and at Programme Committee Meetings with the Programme Management Team. The results of such discussion between the Reps and programme team may then be actioned as appropriate, and results fed back via published minutes and through the Reps.
The main role of the Student Rep is to represent the students in the Faculty on programme related matters at the programme committees, however their role need not be limited to participation in programme committees, nor need they wait for the committee to meet to act on any issues affecting the student body. They can represent students at various meetings in the Students Union, including the Student Council as well as the annual General Meeting.
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6 Programme and Assessment Schedule
SSDT : Student Self Directed Time
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Week
beginning Week
beginning
14.9.15 Induction Week 1 21.9.15 15 18.1.16
2 28.9.15 16 25.1.16 3 5.10.15 17 1.2.16 4 12.10.15 18 8.2.16 5 19.10.15 19 15.2.16 6 26.10.15 20 22.2.16 7 2.11.15 21 29.2.16 8 9.11.15 22 7.3.16 9 16.11.15 23 14.3.16 10 23.11.15 21.3.16
SSDT 11 30.11.15 28.3.16 12 7.12.15 4.4.16 14.12.15
SSDT 24 11.4.16
21.12.15 25 18.4.16 28.12.15 26 25.4.16
13 4.1.16 Assessment, Feedback and Enhancement
27 2.5.16 END OF YEAR
EXAMS 14 11.1.16 Assessment, Feedback and Enhancement
28 9.5.16
29 16.5.16
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The Year 1 Scheme
This consists of the following six year-‐long double modules, with the form of assessment and weightings shown:
MS0262 CALCULUS In-‐class test (20%) &
Examination (80%)
MS0401 MODELLING Examination (50%) &
1 Group Assignment (50%)
MS0402 COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS In-‐class test (30%) &
Examination (70%)
MS0409 DYNAMICS Examination (100%)
MS0410 STATISTICS Examination (100%)
MS0411 ALGEBRA & ANALYSIS In-‐class test (20%) &
Examination (80%)
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Assessment Schedule
There follows the ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE, for Semester 1 and Semester 2, for each module.
Key: A Assignment E Examination
G Group Assignment T In-‐class Test
Note: Where A occurs in a given week this refers to the completion deadline. Assignments should be set at least 3 weeks in advance of this.
Where E occurs in the end of year examination period (weeks 27, 28 and 29 in Semester 2) the week is subject to future EXAM TIMETABLING.
Semester 1 week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
MS0262 Calculus T
MS0401 Modelling E
MS0402 Comp Maths T
MS0409 Dynamics
MS0410 Statistics
MS0411 Algebra & Analysis T
Semester 2 week 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 -‐ 29
29
30
MS0262 Calculus E
MS0401 Modelling G
MS0402 Comp Maths E
MS0409 Dynamics E
MS0410 Statistics E
MS0411 Algebra & Analysis E
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7 Resources and Laboratories
The Faculty of Engineering and Environment is housed in Pandon Building and Ellison Building and most of your classes will take place in these buildings. Computing laboratories abound – some are open to all University students, such as those in the Library or Pandon Basement. Mathematics and Statistics students primarily make use of labs G4, G5 and F4/5 in Pandon Building. Computers in the open access Pandon Basement lab also have specialist mathematics software.
Standard specialist Mathematics software is:
• MATLAB • MINITAB • SPSS • WITNESS • R
MINITAB, SPSS and R are also available off site through desktopANYWHERE on the University website.
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8 Northumbria University Library The libraries at City Campus and Coach Lane provide access to a wide range of print and electronic resources including over half a million print books, over 700,000 eBooks and more than 50,000 electronic journals. More details can be found on the University Library website: http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/home
City Campus Library (number 14 on City Campus map) is housed near the Student Union building (number 30 on City Campus map).
Coach Lane Library is situated on the East Side of the Campus, in F Block (number 16 on Coach Lane Campus map).
City Campus library is open 24/7 during term time and from 9am to midnight during vacation times. Coach Lane library is open 7am until midnight (Monday to Friday), 9am until midnight (Saturday and Sunday). Opening hours are prominently displayed in the foyers of the library buildings, any changes are advertised on the Library website and on social media. Opening hours vary during bank holidays and are subject to change, so please check before you travel.
You will need to keep your smartcard with you to gain access to and leave the libraries. Your Smartcard is a universal card which not only gives access to the Libraries and other University buildings, but it also allows you to print, copy, scan, borrow books and make cashless payments.
The Library Catalogue can be accessed on and off-‐campus through the University Library website and the dedicated catalogue computers on each floor of both Libraries. The catalogue can be used to search for books and eBooks located in the University Library. It is quick and easy to use and will give you the information you need to locate the material on the shelves or read online. eBooks can be read on and off-‐campus, anytime, anywhere. NORA can be used to search for, and retrieve, up-‐to-‐date scholarly materials including articles, reports and statistics that are relevant to your studies. You can browse through all the online resources relating to your subject in one place including databases, journals and websites.
Students are entitled to borrow up to 15 items at any one time. Items can be issued using the self-‐issue machines on the ground floor of City and Coach Lane Libraries. You can renew your library books online through the MyLibrary section of MyNorthumbria or via the Library Catalogue.
Northumbria students can use other libraries such as the Robinson Library at Newcastle University and Newcastle City Library using the SCONUL access scheme. For more information see the Library SCONUL information page: http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/sconul-‐holiday
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The Northumbria Skills Programme is a comprehensive skills programme designed to develop the key skills you need to succeed at university and beyond provided by the Library. It runs throughout the year and provides classroom style skills sessions on many topics including academic writing skills, giving accomplished presentations, and referencing your work correctly, as well as regular drop in surgeries. Some sessions are bookable; simply consult the timetable on the Northumbria Skills Programme website: http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/skillsdev-‐nsp
Skills Plus is the Library’s collection of online learning materials, with a focus on digital literacy and study skills that can be accessed on and off-‐campus. Using these resources is an excellent way to develop your skills through a range of online tutorials with quizzes, video demonstrations and printable help guides. http://nuweb2.northumbria.ac.uk/library/skillsplus/topics.html?l3-‐0
If you need help or advice, on or off campus, you can contact Ask4Help. The Ask4Help service provides you with help and support to access a range of University services including Library, Disability Support, Student Finance and Careers. The quickest way to find answers to some of the most popular questions asked by students is to look at Ask4help online. You can also contact us by phone and speak to a member of our dedicated enquiry team or email us your questions.
www.northumbria.ac.uk/ask4help
0191 227 4646
9 External Examiners and Professional Bodies
The External Examiners for MMath Mathematics are:
Dr Tim Scott Deputy Head, Physics and Mathematics University of Hull
John Phillips Mathematics and Statistics Heriot-‐Watt University
All Mathematics graduates of Northumbria University are eligible to apply for Graduate Membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). The IMA awards prizes each year to our top graduates.
IMA (Institute of Mathematics and its Applications) http://www.ima.org.uk/
RSS (Royal Statistical Society) http://www.rss.org.uk/
London Mathematical Society http://www.lms.ac.uk/
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10 Northumbria Students’ Union
Northumbria Students’ Union (NSU) is here to make sure you have the best experience possible. NSU is one of the largest and most exciting Unions in the country and that’s all because of YOU. We represent you, the student, on all levels, on the issues students are concerned about; receiving a great academic experience, being very employable when you graduate, being safe on campus and in the city and having a fantastic time while a student. NSU is run by students for students. You can have your say in what NSU does and how it is run, by contacting your Sabbatical Officers or by coming along to Student Council MEMBERSHIP: As a student of Northumbria University you are automatically a member of the Students’ Union. We also sell NUS Extra Card from the Students’ Union at both Coach Lane and City Campus giving you discounts in shops and online, but you don’t need one to use any of our services. DIVERSE: Your Students' Union is a place which brings together students from all walks of life, all parts of the country and the world and many different cultures. NSU provides lots of opportunities for you to Get Involved, make lasting friendships, increase employability and have FUN! INDEPENDENT: NSU is independent of the University, with its own staff, services and decision-‐making structure. Run by students for students, providing the best services and opportunities for students we push for change from the University to deliver for students. Find our more at our You Said, SU Did page. If you need advice about academic appeals or other issues, we can help. Check out the Advice Page. VALUE: Your NSU offers the best value for money, and everything you spend goes straight back into the Students’ Union to fund all the activities that we run for you. If you would like more information check out the website www.mynsu.co.uk or come and see us at our offices in City, Coach Lane and London.
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11 Other Useful Electronic Resources
Library and Learning Services http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/library/
University Website http://northumbria.ac.uk/
Faculty Website http://northumbria.ac.uk/ee
E-‐learning Portal (eLP / BlackBoard) http://elp.northumbria.ac.uk/
Students’ Union http://mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk/
Amazon online bookstore http://www.amazon.co.uk
Student Services
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/stud_serv/
Careers and Employment Service
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/acserv/careers/
University Assessment Regulations (ARNA)
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/worddocuments/ardocs/arna.doc
A – Z of Student Survival
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/studentaz/survival/
Referencing and avoid plagiarism
http://nuweb2.northumbria.ac.uk/library/skillsplus/topics.html?l3-‐12
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) Help
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/stud_serv/disability/dyslexia/
Staff Personal Webpages
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/ee/about/mis/team/
University Job Shop and Volunteer Centre (E-‐mail)
Multifaith Chaplaincy
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/stud_serv/chaplaincy/
The R Project for Statistical Computing
http://www.r-‐project.org/