The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

1. The University of NottinghamMalaysia Campus School of Computer Science Faculty of Science

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

3. Courses & Modules • Courses • G400, GN42, G425, G601 (UG); G402, G507, G565 (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 (G5Lxxx), e.g. G51PRG; G6Lxxx, e.g. G64DBS • 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

4. 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

5. 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]

6. Award Classification • Degree Classes • Based on weighted numerical averages • UG • weightage: 40% for year 2 and 60% for year 3 • 1st (≥70), 2nd Upper (≥60), 2nd Lower (≥50), 3rd (≥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

7. 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

8. 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)

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

10. 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

11. 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/ComputerScience/Current/StudentDocuments.aspx • Semester Time • Attend lectures regularly • Behave responsibly, and lastly • Enjoy yourself !