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Welcome to Strathclyde

Welcome to Strathclyde. MM101: Introduction to Calculus. First class Monday midday in AB101 Bring your homework! Only one tutorial each week Pick up notes from LT916 Tutorials start in second week of semester. MM104: Statistics and Data Presentation. First class Wednesday 9am in GH514

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Welcome to Strathclyde

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  1. Welcome to Strathclyde

  2. MM101: Introduction to Calculus • First class Monday midday in AB101 • Bring your homework! • Only one tutorial each week • Pick up notes from LT916 • Tutorials start in second week of semester

  3. MM104: Statistics and Data Presentation • First class Wednesday 9am in GH514 • 1 lecture and 1 lab a week • Sign up for labs on-line • Applies to MM106, too

  4. MM108:Applying Mathematics 1 • First lecture on Tuesday at 11am in RC557 • Dr Sonnet will detail tutorial arrangements • Tutorials start week 2, Wednesday 11am • Pick up notes from LT916

  5. What’s My Timetable? • Your PDA will give you a timetable for your course • Extra detail is available from www.strath.ac.uk/timetables • If you are not registered for an optional class do not attend it! • Your timetable may be unique.

  6. Where’s My Class? • TG...4 • JW...5 • RC...7 • AB...16 • JA...19 • MC...21 • GH...24

  7. Elective Choice • Maths, MwT, MSF, MSE, MSBA, NS: 20 credits • At least 10 credits in 1st semester • MCS: 10 credits • MSA: EC111 and AG105 • DA, MP: No electives in 1st year • Discuss electives at meeting with PDA

  8. Curriculum Changes • Can only be made in weeks 1 and 2. • Procedure: go to see your Adviser of Study who will make the changes online. • Dr Phil Knight LT1038 • Tel.: 548 3818. Email: p.a.knight@strath.ac.uk

  9. Personal Development Planning • Do you know your PDA? • Full list posted outside LT1038. • Go and meet your PDA at the stated time after Inauguration. • Your PDA will: • be a first point of contact throughout your studies. • enable us to assist you if any circumstances are affecting your study.

  10. Help networks in the University • Academic studies Adviser of Study, PDA, classes.myplace.strath.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=20348 • Personal Problems Student Counselling. • Money worries Student Finance Office. • Getting a job Careers Service.

  11. Disability and Wellbeing Service • The service offers support to approximately 1600 students each year. • Support varies and ranges from adjustments to learning and assessment to the use of technology and/or one-to-one support. • Any student who may need disability support should contact the service asap. • You must submit all details by November 2nd 2018 to be guaranteed adjustments in place for exams in December.

  12. Student Support Services • Advice Centre • Learning Support • Centre for Sport & Recreation • Health Services • Library Services • Career Advice • Computing & IT Facilities • Part-Time Work • Studying Abroad • University Nursery For details see www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/strathlife/ or your PDA.

  13. Computing Facilities • Make sure your computer account is functioning • Your uni.strath.ac.uk email account is an essential contact point www.facebook.com/groups/1794341780685383 • Use PEGASUS, and Myplace to stay informed. • Look for “Information for Current Students” • Complete cyber security training on Myplace.

  14. Making the most of student life • Managing your time • Maintaining a balance • Making use of support networks • Thinking ahead

  15. Joint Honours with Business • Special timetable for Business classes next week • EC111 Mon 2 in Barony • AG105 Mon 3 in TG310 • MS112 Tues 2 in JA325 • Other Business classes start the following week.

  16. Joint Honours with CS • 60 credits of Maths, 60 credits of CS in first year • Compulsory maths classes • MM101, MM106 (semester 1) • MM102, MM123 (semester 2) • Good elective choice is to pick other half of MM103/MM104 • More info at local.cis.strath.ac.uk/wp/teaching/undergraduate/noticeboards/first-year-noticeboard

  17. Joint Honours with Physics/DA • 60 credits of Maths, 60 credits of Physics/CS in first year • Compulsory maths classes • MM101, MM106 (semester 1) • MM102, MM123 (semester 2) • Elective in 2nd year.

  18. Alumni Club • Participate in the organisation of a networking event with graduates. • Collaborate with peers • Enhance your CV • Grow your network • To get involved, contact: • Dr Elizabeth Dombi at e.dombi@strath.ac.uk

  19. Stop Press • Welcome from the Principal • In the Barony at 12.15 • Strath Science Scouts • To visit schools 3 or 4 times a year to encourage pupils to consider a Science degree • Join at www.facebook.com/groups/422445877902363 or email science-scouts@strath.ac.uk • PDP event: just for Maths/MwT students • Friday 10am GH898

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