Department of Mathematics
MSc Mathematical Biology Student Handbook 2016‐2017 MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 2
Table of Contents Welcome ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Induction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 For International Students ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Department Details .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Departmental Communications ............................................................................................................................. 7 Staff List and Key Contacts ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Communications and Personal Details ..................................................................................................... 9 Department Facilities ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Learn at Leicester ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 University Library .................................................................................................................................................... 9 IT Services ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Student Learning Development ............................................................................................................................ 10 Students’ Union Education Unit (ED) .................................................................................................................... 10 Learn a New Language with Languages at Leicester ............................................................................................ 11 Other University Facilities......................................................................................................................................... 11 University Bookshop ............................................................................................................................................. 11 University Regulations .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Student Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Attendance Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 12 Neglect of Academic Obligations .......................................................................................................................... 13 Examination Regulations ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Course details ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Programme and Module Specifications ............................................................................................................... 15 Course Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Choosing Your Project Topic ................................................................................................................................. 17 Teaching Timetable .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Lectures ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Tutorials, Feedback Sessions and Surgeries ......................................................................................................... 19 Computer Practicals .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Workshops and Seminars ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Coursework Submission ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Change of Course/Module.................................................................................................................................... 20 Marking and Assessment Practices .......................................................................................................................... 20 Exam Marking and Grading Process ..................................................................................................................... 20 Feedback and the Return of Work from Staff 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Referencing and Academic Integrity ........................................................................................................................ 26 What we mean by ‘plagiarism’, ‘self‐plagiarism’ and ‘collusion’ ......................................................................... 26 Resources and advice to help you study with integrity and avoid committing plagiarism .................................. 27 Referencing style .................................................................................................................................................. 27 Notification of Ill Health and Other Mitigating Circumstances ................................................................................ 27 Mitigating Circumstances ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Deadlines for submission of mitigating circumstances ........................................................................................ 27 Personal Support for Students ................................................................................................................................. 28 Departmental Student Support Arrangements .................................................................................................... 28 Equal Opportunities .............................................................................................................................................. 29 University Student Support Arrangements .......................................................................................................... 30 Health Care and Registering with a Doctor .......................................................................................................... 31 Careers and Skills Development ............................................................................................................................... 32 Career Development Service ................................................................................................................................ 32 Feedback from Students ........................................................................................................................................... 33 Student Feedback Questionnaires ........................................................................................................................ 33 Student Staff Committees .................................................................................................................................... 34 Departmental Prizes ................................................................................................................................................. 35 Societies .................................................................................................................................................................... 35 SUMS .................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Personal Belongings .................................................................................................................................................. 35 Complaints and Academic Appeals Procedures ....................................................................................................... 35 Department of Mathematics Staff List .................................................................................................................... 36 Important Dates 2016‐17 ......................................................................................................................................... 38 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 4
Welcome Welcome to the Department of Mathematics at the University of Leicester. All our staff members hope that you will enjoy an interesting and worthwhile time at the university and we look forward to working with you over the next few years. We are a department of enthusiastic mathematicians and our research and teaching align closely to give you the best learning experience. This booklet provides background information about the Department’s organisation and should help explain the most basic things you will need to know throughout the course. It cannot be exhaustive however and so one of its roles is to explain how to obtain more information on any given topic when you need it. Many of the topics covered will be greatly amplified during the Mathematics Induction Week (the first week of the first Semester), details of which you have been given separately. Some things however will only become relevant as your course goes on, so it is a good idea to keep the booklet handy for looking at later. Best of luck with your studies, Professor Alex Clark Head of Department College House room 002 Tel: 0116 252 5670 Email: [email protected] All information in this brochure was correct at the time of issue. However, changes and developments are part of the life of the University, and alterations may occur to the programme, its regulations and services described. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 5
Introduction Every endeavour will be made to update students of any changes, but we also ask that you check the Mathematics Blackboard site for up to date information. This handbook has been written to provide information to all our students. It is intended to give you the essential information required throughout your course of study, including an explanation on the workings of the department. Specifically, it aims to: • Introduce the University, the Department and its staff; • Outline our programme structures and course content; • Confirm our teaching and assessment procedures; • Advise on student expectations and regulations; • Advise on study skills and other information important to being a student. We strongly encourage you to read this handbook before you begin studying and to keep it to hand as you progress through the programme. Further information will be provided to you as you progress with your studies. The University, College and Department are constantly evolving and changing so there may be elements of this handbook which are updated and changed during the duration of your studies. We therefore encourage you to check the website and Blackboard regularly for updates to the handbook. This handbook should be read in conjunction with the University’s Senate Regulations for Taught Programmes www.le.ac.uk/sas/regulations and the Programme Specifications www.le.ac.uk/sas/courses/documentation We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have to improve the handbook or Blackboard with relevant information for students, please write to us at [email protected] if you have any suggestions. We strongly welcome your feedback. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 6
Induction It is important to attend all relevant events scheduled during induction week as they are designed to help you prepare for teaching as well as a good way to find your way about campus and meet your peers. Day Time Activity Location Monday 26th September 14:00‐16:00 Department Registration Bennett Lecture Theatre 3 ( BEN LT3) Wednesday 28th September 11:00‐12:00 Personal Tutor Meeting Various 12:00‐13:00 Careers, Language and ELTU Talk Bennett Link Lecture Theatre 3 (BEN LT3) For International Students All new and returning international (non‐EU) students must complete the Visa Checkpoint at the start of each academic year. If you are attending the International Students Welcome Programme (ISWP) you will be given an appointment time when you register. If you are not attending the ISWP, the University will send you an email telling you when and where to attend a Visa Checkpoint. We will check your visa and passport to ensure that you have a valid visa to study at the University of Leicester. If you do not have a valid visa you will not be able to register and we will refer you to the Student Welfare Service. They will assist you wherever possible to apply for a visa before the latest registration date. Once you complete the Visa Checkpoint you will receive your University ID Card and a letter confirming that you are registered with us. What to bring with you: • Your current passport and visa (original documents only ‐ copies will not be accepted) • Your offer letter or other correspondence you have received from us with your nine digit student number on it You must complete the Visa Checkpoint by the deadline notified to you in your registration emails. If you do not complete the Visa Checkpoint by this deadline you will not be able to start or continue your studies. If this happens, please contact [email protected] or come to the office in College House. Department Details The Department is part of the College of Science and Engineering, which is made up of seven departments: Chemistry, Informatics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics. The Department has about 40 full time members of staff, comprising of an administrative team, and about 30 academic members of staff. At any one time there may also be a small number of academic visitors pursuing their own mathematical research in collaboration with the permanent staff here. The Department takes in about 150 undergraduates each year to teach for one of its Mathematics and joint degrees. In addition, it is currently teaching many postgraduate students who are working towards doctoral degrees (PhD's) or masters degrees (MSc's) and there are several postdoctoral research associates working on more advanced projects. The Department is housed both in College House and the Michael Atiyah Building. College House contains the Departmental Office and some individual staff offices, whilst other staff offices are in the Michael Atiyah Building, down the path behind the Engineering Department. Some small group tutorials may take place in staff DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 7
offices but your lectures will be in other buildings on the campus. A campus map can be found at http://www2.le.ac.uk/maps You will find computer laboratories in various buildings on the campus (such as the library). In addition to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, an equally important activity of the Department is its programme of mathematical research. Most of our academic members of staff are actively engaged in research and are frequently guests of universities in this and other countries to lecture on their work. Most will be happy to describe their research to you if you are interested. Further details about the Department can be found at http://www.le.ac.uk/departments/mathematics Departmental Communications The first point of reference when looking for information should be the Mathematics Postgraduates section of the Blackboard site at https://blackboard.le.ac.uk for which all students will be granted access to from the first week of term. If you have any problems accessing the site please contact the Student Administration Team. This site provides access to all the important administrative arrangements for working towards your degree including timetables, exams and module information, important contact details, careers information, module registration guidance and much more. It will also include the most up to date version of the student handbook. Students are expected to check their email regularly and to access their Blackboard course site regularly. More general information about the University can be found on links from the main University page https://le.ac.uk. In particular, this page includes a link to email addresses of all staff and students of the University. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 8
Staff List and Key Contacts Your first point of contact for any general query should be to the Student Administration Centre in College House. Here members of the administration team will be able to help and give advice and where necessary provide you with the appropriate support to solve any issues you have or point you to the correct person. Student Administration Centre College House Office Opening Hours Monday – Friday 8.30am‐ 5pm Telephone: 0116 252 3917 Email: [email protected] Contacting the Head of Department Should you need to speak with the Head of Department about any matter please make an appointment in advance as he is not often available with any prior appointment. You can make an appointment with the Ushma Chauhan in College House. Email: [email protected] Contacting Academic Staff All of the Department academic staff members make available term‐time office hours which you can make use of to speak with staff. Each member of staff will either display their office hours on their door or on Blackboard; if you require any support or advice you are more than welcome to contact them at these times. If you need to see a member of staff outside these times we would strongly recommend you contact them via email to make an appointment. Other staff members you may need to contact include: Title Member of Staff Tel Email Location Head of Dept Prof Alex Clark [email protected] College House 002 Head of Postgraduate Taught Dr Dalia Chakrabarty 0116 252 5352 [email protected] Michael Atiyah 010B Head of Postgraduate Taught Dr Bogdan Grechuk 0116 252 5238 [email protected] Michael Atiyah 122 Programme Director Dr Andrew Morozov 0116 252 5054 [email protected] Michael Atiyah 129 Head of Student Support Sem 2: Dr Katrin Leschke 0116 252 5237 [email protected] College House 203 Head of Student Support Sem 1: Dr Alexander Baranov 0116 252 2519 [email protected] College House 103 Equal Opportunities Dr Ivan Tyukin Officer 0116 252 5106 [email protected] Michael Atiyah 128 Careers Tutor 0116 252 3888 [email protected] College House 202 Dr Sibylle Schroll DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 9
Euler House Tutor Dr Simona Paoli 0116 223 1031 [email protected] Bennett Building G57 A full staff list can be found at the end of this handbook. Student Communications and Personal Details The University keeps a record of your personal details such as your full name, addresses i.e. home address and term‐time address, telephone numbers, personal email address and your emergency contact details. It is important to keep your details up to date as this will help you to receive information about your studies and exams and also ensure that official documents are provided to you with the correct name details. You can check and update your details by logging‐in to MyStudentRecord http://mystudentrecord.le.ac.uk using your University username and password. Click on the My Details tab and you will then be able to review and change your personal details. It is important that you check your University email account frequently to ensure that you do not miss any important communication from the University. Department Facilities There is a computing facilities available in the Computing and Design Lab on the first floor of the Engineering Design Lab Building. The location of the building is at the rear of the Engineering Building, walking towards the Sport Centre car park, on the left after the scaffolding. Opposite the side of the Library coffee shop. There is also a room is available for project work, student related meetings for example on the fourth floor of the Engineering Building call the MacLellan Room. There is a computer, projector and large meeting table. This can be booked by emailing [email protected] and is on a first come first served basis. This is a study room so please ensure that when using this room that you are respectful of others and leave the room as you found it. Learn at Leicester Whatever your subject or level of study, there are many, many different ways in which you can access academic advice and support. The Learn at Leicester webpage provides you with further details of this support, together with direct links to a wide range of resources and services to help you: 
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Make the most of the Library Develop your IT skills Manage your own learning Improve your English language Get independent advice about your course Manage your student information Sharpen your mathematics and statistics skills You can access all of this by visiting: www.le.ac.uk/learnatleicester University Library The Library is your gateway to high quality information relevant to your studies. Using it effectively contributes directly to your success. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 10
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Student email: access your email and calendar anywhere; on your laptop or mobile device Printing: print from any device to a University printer Microsoft Office: available at no cost whilst you study at the University IT Help: visit the Help Zone in the Library, phone 0116 252 2253, ithelp.le.ac.uk for IT Self Service, web chat or email [email protected] IT Training: attend our workshops in Word, PowerPoint and Excel Wifi: free access to eduroam wifi on campus, in student accommodation or at other universities PCs on campus: there are over 900 PCs available, with 350 located in the David Wilson Library (including 24/7 access during exam periods) OneDrive: the online storage location for all your files Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment: support and information for all your courses Leicester Digital Library: access to journals, databases and electronic books online Student Learning Development Studying for a degree is a stimulating, challenging and rewarding experience. In order to make the most of this experience, the University of Leicester provides a wide range of resources and services to support and enhance your academic development in areas such as essay‐writing, critical thinking, independent learning and time‐
management. The Student Learning Development Team is here to help you develop the skills and abilities you need in order to succeed in your studies. To find out more about how we can help you develop your academic skills and abilities, visit our website: www.le.ac.uk/succeedinyourstudies. Students’ Union Education Unit (ED) Education help and advice is provided by the Students’ Union for all students. If you would find it helpful to talk to someone outside of your department, we offer a free, confidential service to help and advise you about where to go and what to do. If you wish to come and talk to us about your personal circumstances or academic worries, for example, exams or putting together an academic appeal, we will provide professional and friendly support. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 11
You will find the Education Unit staff in the Students’ Union Building on the first floor, within the West Wing. Opening hours are 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, and you can either pop in or book an appointment by contacting us on the following details: Contact: Students’ Union Education Unit (ED), Students’ Union (First Floor) +44 (0)116 223 1132 | [email protected] | http://leicesterunion.com/support/education Online chat facilities are also available for appointments and drop in sessions. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/talktoED (Drop in on Wednesdays, 3:30pm‐4:30pm) Skype ‐ @ed_ucation1 (Drop in on Tuesdays, 9am‐10am) Learn a New Language with Languages at Leicester There are many benefits to learning a new language. Not only could you enhance your career prospects and broaden your cultural horizons, but studies show that you could also improve your literacy skills, boost your memory, increase your attention span and even help to grow your brain! Study with the Languages at Leicester Team on campus, and you will be taught by expert native tutors who are based within our School of Modern Languages, which has been ranked 3rd in the country in the University League Tables, The Guardian University Guide 2016. We offer 16 different languages including Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese, German, Korean and Spanish to name just a few, six levels of learning and two course lengths, so you can study in a way that suits you. Classes take place during evenings and Wednesday afternoons, as well as intensive ‘fast track’ courses on Saturday mornings. Find out more about Languages at Leicester, including fees and term dates at: www.le.ac.uk/ml/lal. The successful completion of a Languages at Leicester course will appear on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) when you graduate. For further details about the HEAR, please visit: www.le.ac.uk/hear. Contact: Languages at Leicester +44(0)116 252 2662 | [email protected] | www.le.ac.uk/ml/lal Other University Facilities University Bookshop The Bookshop is owned by the University and is located on the ground floor of the David Wilson Library. All prescribed and recommended texts are stocked, so that students can rely on the Bookshop for the books that they need in the course of their studies. We also sell a wide range of paperbacks and books of general interest. Books not in stock can be quickly provided to order. The Bookshop has a range of deals in the Autumn term which are exclusively for students. Greetings cards, a wide range of stationery items and University of Leicester branded merchandise and clothing are always available. The opening hours are: Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. ‐ 5.30 p.m. (5.00 p.m. in vacations) Saturday 10.00 a.m. ‐ 2.00 p.m. Contact: University Bookshop, David Wilson Library +44 (0)116 229 7440 | [email protected] | www.le.ac.uk/bookshop Twitter: @LeicUniBookshop | Facebook: www.facebook.com/UoLBookshop DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 12
University Regulations Senate Regulations (www.le.ac.uk/sas/regulations) contain rules and other important information about being an undergraduate or taught postgraduate student at the University of Leicester. The Regulations are part of the formal contract between you and the University; you will have confirmed when completing registration that you will comply with procedures defined in the University’s Regulations. The Quick Guide to Student Responsibilities (www.le.ac.uk/sas/regulations/responsibilities) summarises some of your most important responsibilities as a student at Leicester, as defined in detail in the Regulations. These responsibilities relate to: 
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attendance submission of work by set deadlines term time employment (full‐time students – Home/EU and International) illness or other circumstances impacting upon studies maintaining your personal details the additional responsibilities of international students Failure to adhere to student responsibilities can have serious consequences and may lead to the termination of your studies. Student Responsibilities The University expects its students to behave responsibly and with consideration to others at all times. The University’s expectations about student behaviour are described in: 
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the Student Charter the Regulations governing Student Discipline the Student Code of Social Responsibility the Code of Practice governing Freedom of Speech the University’s regulatory statement concerning Harassment and Discrimination These can be found at www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulations Attendance Requirements Attendance and engagement with your course is an essential requirement for success in your studies. The University’s expectations about attendance are defined in Senate Regulation 4: governing student obligations (see www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation4). Full‐time students must reside in Leicester, or within easy commuting distance of the city, for the duration of each semester. You should attend all lectures, seminars, practical sessions and other formal classes specified in your course timetable, unless you have been officially advised that attendance at a particular session is not compulsory or you have received formal approval for absence. You are also expected to undertake all assessments set for you. The University operates a Student Attendance Monitoring procedure. Your attendance will be monitored throughout the academic year and if sessions are missed without an acceptable explanation being provided to your department then neglect of academic obligations procedures will be initiated. This may result in your course of study being terminated. If you are an international student and your course is terminated this will be reported to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), in line with University sponsor obligations. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 13
Neglect of Academic Obligations You are expected to attend all learning and teaching events which are timetabled for you. These include lectures, tutorials or practical classes. You are also expected to submit work within the deadlines notified to you. Persistent failure to attend taught sessions and/or to submit work, without good cause, will be considered to be a neglect of academic obligations. Departmental procedures for dealing with neglect are set out within the University’s regulations (see http://www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation4 ‘Neglect of academic obligations’). In the most serious of cases of neglect the University has the right to terminate a student’s course. Examination Regulations If your course involves any exams you must ensure that you are familiar with the University's Examination Regulations (www.le.ac.uk/sas/assessments/examregs). These contain a variety of regulatory information and instructions relating to exams, including the rules governing: 
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scheduling admittance student conduct permitted and prohibited items and clothing use of calculators and dictionaries absence due to illness cheating You can also find information about exams in the Students’ Guide to Exams (www.le.ac.uk/sas/assessments/examsguide) Scheduling of Examinations Examinations are normally scheduled utilising two periods a day (9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.). Examinations are held on six days a week, Monday to Saturday, and special arrangements cannot be made to accommodate students’ personal preferences, unless these arise from specific religious requirements identified by the student at the commencement of the academic year, or are associated with approved measures to support students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require special examination arrangements should contact the AccessAbility Centre. The extent to which the timetabling of examinations can be adapted to meet the specific religious requirements of individual students will vary from case to case, but the University will make such alternative arrangements as are in its power, subject to the overriding requirements that the examinations must be scheduled within the published examination periods, and that alternative arrangements introduced for individual students must not disadvantage the majority. Students making requests for special treatment on religious grounds should recognise that measures designed to meet their needs might therefore involve an unavoidable element of inconvenience (for example, the requirement to remain incommunicado for a period of time). Examination Anonymity You will use your student number as candidate number for all examinations during your degree. Use of this number ensures that written examinations are marked without reference to your name, giving you as much anonymity as possible. This number remains the same throughout your course. Calculators Except where special arrangements apply the use of programmable calculators is forbidden. Where the use of such calculators is permitted only specified models may be used and any unauthorised calculators will be confiscated. Any suspected misuse of calculators will be considered as a possible disciplinary offence. You will be informed in each examined module as to whether you can use a calculator in the examination, and if so, what sort of calculator. For 2014/15 these will be the Casio FX‐82GTPLUS, FX‐83GTPLUS and FX‐85GTPLUS. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 14
Examination Timetable A timetable of examinations will be emailed to you. This is shortly before the end of the first term for the January examinations and early in the third term for the summer exams. Students required to attend the resit examinations in September will be sent details of the September exam timetable over the summer. Students are responsible for ensuring that they arrive at the appropriate place at the appropriate time. International students who are re‐sitting examinations in September may be permitted to take their resit examinations at an approved overseas institution, namely the British Council. This is a special dispensation and there is no automatic right for students to do so and additional fees are incurred for selecting this option. The official University of Leicester position is that all students must be available to take their examinations in Leicester. Details on how to apply to sit your exams at an overseas venue can be found on the University exams office website. September exam period You will be required to undertake exams in the September exam period for Business Economics (if selected), plus re‐sit any failed modules. It is a student responsibility to ensure you are available for these exams; therefore do not make plans to travel or be away from Leicester until it is confirmed you will not have any exams to take. Students will be sent details of the September exam timetable over the summer. Students are responsible for ensuring that they arrive at the appropriate place at the appropriate time. Module Failure Once all of your assessment marks are known, if you have failed a module (with an overall mark below 50%), you may be permitted to re‐sit the assessment for the module. The decision as to whether you need to re‐sit will not be taken until you have attempted all first and second semester modules at least once and all your module marks are known. This decision is taken by the Board of Examiners which meets prior to being able to progress to summer module(s). You will be notified by email if you are expected to re‐sit any modules and whether you can proceed to project. For most modules the re‐assessment will be both the examination and mini‐project. If you failed both you will need to attempt both again, however you will not re‐attempt any element which was passed with a mark of 50 or more. Course details The modules given by the Mathematics Department are taught in a variety of interrelated ways. The formal teaching is principally divided into: • lectures • tutorials, problem classes and surgeries • computer practicals • workshops, seminars Attendance at these activities only provides a part of the learning process. To make proper progress with your studies you have to work through the material covered in these sessions on your own and seek help if you require it. In fact, this is the main difference between studies at school and university and is the point where many students find the greatest difficulties in making the transition from one system to the other. This other side to university studies, the activities that require you to make the first initiative, can be divided as follows: • example sheets, computer laboratories and other assignments • use of textbooks and library facilities • surgeries DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 15
• informal questioning of members of staff Of course being at university, perhaps being away from home for the first time, can provide many interesting distractions for you. However, the degree to which you can organise yourself to do assigned work and seek help if you require it will largely determine your degree of success or failure in your studies here. To follow are notes on each of the teaching and learning activities listed above. Programme and Module Specifications View the programme and module specifications for your course via www.le.ac.uk/sas/courses In the programme specification you will find a summary of the aims of your course of study and its learning outcomes, alongside details of its teaching and learning methods and means of assessment. The programme specification also identifies the core modules that make up the course and any choice of optional modules. Each module has its own specification that formally records that module’s aims, teaching and learning methods, assessment components and their percentage weighting. Course Overview Mathematical Biology (which is another name for “Mathematical Modelling in Biology,” frequently used in scientific literature) is application of mathematical methods to problems arising in biology and life sciences. Mathematics has long been recognised as a powerful and convenient tool for elucidating biological and ecological processes. Great advances that have been made during the recent decades in understanding the principles of living matter organisation at different levels, ranging from genes and cells to communities and ecosystems, would hardly have ever been possible without extensive use of mathematical modelling and computer experiment. In particular, simulation opens up an extraordinary virtual laboratory, making possible to bring into focus many aspect of living systems’ dynamics which otherwise are very difficult to study in laboratory or field experiments. The course consists of two streams, one of them focuses on biomedical applications, with a special accent on theoretical neuroscience and brain research, and the other one focuses on ecological and environmental applications. It is expected that, having completed this program, the graduates will be able to successfully build their career in either academia, or in biomedical industry, or in commercial and non‐commercial organisations dealing with agriculture, wildlife resources management and nature conservation. Focus and Aims of the Course This program aims to provide a comprehensive perspective of existing modelling approaches and contemporary methods of data analysis used in biology and ecology. The focus will be on design, analysis and implementation of mathematical models for problems arising in life sciences, with special emphasis on ecological applications, theoretical neuroscience and brain research. By the end of the course, students should be able to: • formulate problems in mathematical terms, • build relevant mathematical models of biological phenomena, • apply an array of analytical tools and/or select and develop an appropriate numerical method, • write a computer program for numerical simulations, • present and interpret the results for a potential client from biomedical or agricultural sector. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 16
Structure of the Course Below details the structure of the course and lists the modules available for selection. Code Semester 1 Title Core modules: MA7012 Scientific Computing MA7021 Generalized Linear Models MA7061 Topics in Mathematical Biology MA7077 Operational Research MA7032 Equations of Mathematical Physics Semester 2 Core modules: MA7011 Computational Partial Differential Equations MA7022 Data Mining MA7061 Topics in Mathematics Biology Optional (choose one from below): MA7003 Research Presentation MA7406 Further Statistics MA7416 Applied Statistics Summer Core modules: MA7099 Individual Project MA7002 Individual Project (60 Credits) After Midsummer examinations, a project is undertaken full‐time, leading to an oral presentation and the submission of a dissertation by the middle of September. Typical length of the dissertation is about 15,000 words, but no precise minimum length is prescribed, as this will depend on the particular topic chosen, the amount of software development involved, and the applications component. The project is expected to contain some element of original work. Students will typically complement the foundation material of the first two terms with practical, applied work during the project. Upon commencing the project you will be given a project guide which will explain how to undertake and present your project. Degree Programme Structure The academic year is divided into two semesters, each semester consisting of 11 teaching weeks followed by two weeks set aside for assessment in January and three weeks in May/June. Dates of semesters and terms are included at the back of this handbook and can be found on Blackboard. The degree programme is made up of four compulsory (core) modules in semester one and a choice of one optional module in semester two. Students are examined at the end of each semester in which the module runs. Each module has a credit value of 15 credits, and the project module is worth 60 credits. Students need to DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 17
accumulate exactly 120 credits of taught modules before proceeding to project in the summer term. Please note there are very clearly defined progression rules about when you can be permitted to proceed to project. Regulations for the full programme can be found on the next few pages and full regulations can be found on Blackboard on the postgraduate site. This tells you the core and optional modules for your degree. Choosing Your Modules When and How: You will select your optional modules online after department registration, and this will close on Friday of the second week of term. You must ensure you have selected your modules by this date: Friday 9th October. Information about the available options will be presented to you during induction and module descriptions can be obtained from Blackboard. It is worth discussing the options with members of staff at induction as they’ll be able to advise the best options for you based on your academic background or career aspirations. Alternatively you can speak to your personal tutor at any time during the first two weeks of term. Choosing Your Project Topic Students will be required to select from a range of project during semester two. This will be a provisional selection prior to the outcome of your semester two results. Progression to project is only permitted in line with the University rules on progression. Project Selection process: February /March: during these months there may be scheduled talks given by industrial partners regarding industry based projects. You will be sent details of when these will take place. April: List of project topics will be made available and students will be expected to select their top three projects and rank them in order of preference. Project allocation will be on the following basis: • First choice allocated where possible • For a project being selected as first choice by more than one student it will be given to the student with the highest semester one average May: Provisional project allocation will be announced at the start of exam period. Students who fail four or more modules after the semester two results are known will not be permitted to start the project at the end of June and will need to complete re‐sits in September first. Industry projects will only be open to students who have a semester one average of 65% or more. Change of a Module Students who are unsure which modules to select can attend lectures for all of them in weeks one and two. Ensure you complete your final selection by the end of week two at the very latest. You have the right to change your mind on your second semester optional module up until the second week of semester two. If you wish to change your module follow the instructions below. How to change: Students wishing to change a module for semester two must inform the department by Friday 5th February at the very latest. To do so you should email the administration office with the following information: • Name • Student number DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 18
• Course of study • Module you are dropping and the new module you are replacing it with. This change of module must be completed within the first two weeks of the semester in which the module is taught; module change requests submitted after this time will not be accepted. Details of the full process can be found: http://www.le.ac.uk/offices/sas2/courses/transfermodule Teaching Timetable Timetables will be available from the start of term via mystudentrecord. Timetabling commences many months in advance of the start of a semester to take into account room and staff availability. The timetabling officer does everything possible to ensure the best possible timetable is produced to meet the needs of all undergraduate students in the department but clashes of optional modules are sometimes unavoidable. If you do have a clash of a core module you should inform the Department, although this is a rarity. For certain joint degree programmes it may not always be possible to provide a timetable that is clash free and students may be encouraged to take alternative options to avoid such a clash. The Department tries to provide as many options as possible but these are subject in all instances to timetabling. The teaching timetable makes full use of the range of teaching times so you can be expected to attend classes between 09:00 and 18:00. All classes start at 5 minutes past the hour and finish five minutes to the hour to allow for transfer between classes. Amendments and Alterations Amendments and alterations may be made to the timetable during the course of term. You are strongly advised to check your personal timetable regularly to keep on top of any changes. If you have any questions about the timetable, please consult the Student Administration Centre in College House in the first instance. Lectures All lectures are scheduled to start on the hour between 9am and 5pm. In practice, they are of 50 minutes duration, from hh:00 to hh:50; this is to allow you time to move between classes as consecutive lectures may be in different parts of the campus (the same applies to other classes, laboratories, etc. mentioned below). Attendance at lectures will be important for you. While each module has a formal syllabus, which you will be given and is obtainable on the web, in most modules what is taught in the lectures (and amplified in tutorials etc.) in practice defines the examinable syllabus in detail. To put that another way, the exams at the end of each semester will be on the material covered during the lectures. Generally speaking, it is the lecturer on each module who sets and marks the exam for that module. In most modules it is during the lectures that coursework assignments and explanatory hand‐outs are distributed. For most students lectures are an unfamiliar form of teaching. You are encouraged to participate actively in them but because of the often large audience there is not always much time for questions and discussion. However, they provide only the first stage in the learning process. The rest of the teaching the Department provides serves to allow you to carefully work through, discuss and apply the ideas first presented in the lectures. Departmental Policy on Disturbances in Lectures High noise levels (e.g. people talking, mobile phones, etc.) present a great disturbance in lectures, especially in big lecture theatres. Not only is it disrespectful towards the lecturer, but it also impedes the ability of students to understand and adequately follow the lecture. It is Departmental policy to no longer accept any disturbances in the lectures, supervisions or surgeries. We encourage fellow students to identify the culprits. If the origin of the disturbance, i.e. the person or persons DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 19
causing it, is confirmed or identified by the lecturer, a Departmental warning will be issued. A subsequent misdemeanour will result in an interview with the Head of Department. The following list outlines the disciplinary process. • First Offence: Warning from Module Convenor • Second Offence: Department Warning Letter • Third Offence: Deduction of 10% from module mark (with further warning letter and appointment with HoD) Tutorials, Feedback Sessions and Surgeries For each module in the Department of Mathematics there are associated problem classes and surgeries; the individual arrangements for these will be announced in the lectures or via Departmental notice boards, Blackboard and email. The idea is to provide you with a regular occasion where you can discuss the work recently covered in lectures and in the associated coursework with a member of staff or a postgraduate student in the Department. For some modules you will be assigned to a small group, with an appropriate time and tutor. If you have a difficulty concerning the arrangements you should go and see the supervision organiser, module convenor or lecturer as soon as possible. Attendance at feedback sessions, tutorials and problem classes is compulsory and a register of attendance will be kept. You will usually have been given some homework to complete before each of these classes and you will gain far more from them if you have attempted the assignments first. In fact, these assignments will generally carry credit towards the final mark on the module and you will be given a deadline before the tutorial for handing in your work; late work will receive no credit. Surgeries for Mathematics modules are optional and operate on a `drop‐in' basis: you may use them as much or as little as you wish. Computer Practicals Practical computer classes, or laboratories, form a significant part of the teaching in some of the Department's modules. Again, the detailed arrangements are given in the individual modules or advertised on the notice boards in the Mathematics Building. Like supervisions, surgeries and tutorials, a register of attendance at compulsory computer practicals will be kept. Your completed assignments of practical work will have to be handed in by specified dates, which must be adhered to; late work will usually receive no marks. It may be necessary to split some module classes into different laboratory groups and the allocation arrangements, which are made at the start of each semester, will be advertised. You need only attend one laboratory group per module. Classes are usually arranged so that there are no clashes between them and your other work, but if a problem arises you should inform the module convenor as soon as possible. Workshops and Seminars Where appropriate, some modules run workshops or seminars. These provide an additional or alternative opportunity to study and discuss the material in the module. Details will be given in each of the relevant modules. Coursework Submission You should make sure that you submit your assignments by their due date to avoid any marks being deducted for lateness. Penalties for late submission of coursework follow the University scheme defined in Regulations governing the assessment of taught programmes (see www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation7 or www.le.ac.uk/sas/assessments/late‐submission). The Regulations do not allow departments to grant extensions to a deadline for coursework or other assessed work. In cases where there are no accepted mitigating circumstances, late submission shall lead automatically to a penalty being applied from the University's late submission penalty scheme DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 20
The assessment arrangements will be described at the beginning of each module and should be available on the module Blackboard page. With the exception of the individual project module, most are assessed partly by an end of semester exam and a mini‐project. The proportioning of the overall marks to give a final module mark between the examination and the mini‐project is usually set at 30% coursework and 70% exam. The two 30 credit modules offered in the summer term vary slightly in that one is assessed 100% by exam and the other is assessed by an oral presentation and project. The 60 credit project module is assessed purely on the completed project, but will also take into account other aspects such as the presentation. To pass an individual module requires a final module mark of at least 50%. It is important that you ascertain the arrangements for handing in coursework for each of your modules; if you do not submit it in its required form then it may not be marked. As a student at the University of Leicester, you are required before completing any examination or assessment to make yourself familiar with relevant requirements and policies. These can be found at http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/sas2/assessments and you should refer back to these throughout your course. Change of Course/Module Discuss your options with your personal tutor, or another appropriate member of staff in your department, if you are considering a change of course or module. Changes of course or module require approval by your department and will only be allowed in certain circumstances. See www.le.ac.uk/sas/courses/transfercourse or www.le.ac.uk/sas/courses/transfermodule for details of the procedures involved and deadlines that apply. Marking and Assessment Practices Student anonymity will be preserved during the marking of all formal examinations. Summative coursework (i.e. coursework that contributes to your module mark or grade) will be marked anonymously unless there are sound educational reasons for not doing so, or the type of assessment makes marking impractical. Each programme at the University has one or more External Examiners, who are members of staff of other institutions that review the academic standards at the University and confirm that these are appropriate and comparable with other Universities. The External Examiners for your courses are listed at: www.le.ac.uk/sas/assessments/external/current‐postgraduate‐external‐examiners Exam Marking and Grading Process The Department process for setting, marking and reviewing exam papers is rigorous to ensure consistent high standards. Exam papers are usually set by the module convenor (who is usually the lecturer too). These papers are then checked to be correct and appropriate by an internal review panel. In the case of an exam which counts towards a student's final degree classification, the paper is sent for further checking by an external examiner, who is an academic at another university in the UK and who also checks that the module is comparable in difficulty with similar subjects taught at comparable universities. Student anonymity will be preserved during the marking of all formal examinations. Summative coursework (i.e. coursework that contributes to your module mark or grade) will be marked anonymously unless there are sound educational reasons for not doing so, or the type of assessment makes marking impractical. After the examinations have taken place and the papers marked, the marking is further checked by another member of staff. The scripts are then identified and matched to the relevant coursework (if applicable). DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 21
A series of examiners' meetings are held in late June at which each student's performance is discussed and a decision is reached as to whether they have passed the year, and, in the case of final year students, what their class of degree is. It is here that any mitigating circumstances, if not already taken into account at individual assessment level, can be taken into account when reaching a final decision. The external examiners are present at the final meeting. Note that all exam scripts are marked, double checked and approved by external examiners in June. There is no remarking procedure and the students are not allowed to see their exam scripts. It is worth noting that marks cannot be changed or negotiated in any way by students. Appeals are allowed on procedural grounds only (e.g. Exam Board was improperly constituted) as described in the appeals section of this handbook. The results are final when they have been conferred by the University; this usually happens in mid‐July. You will receive a link to your homepage once results are available. Feedback on Exam Marks and Overall Module Marks January Examinations The results for the January examinations are released online via an email linking you to your University homepage by the last day of February. All results/marks are provisional until confirmed by the Board of Examiners when it meets in June. Once marks are released you should meet with your Personal Tutor during Feedback Week. Personal tutors will also be able to offer advice concerning improvement strategies, how best to tackle re‐sits, and the choice of optional modules for the following year. Midsummer Examinations The results are normally released after the Board of Examiners has met in late June. You will be contacted by e‐
mail to confirm the results have been released, linking you to your homepage where you will be able to read your results and progression/award decision. September Examinations (first week of September) Students who do not pass or unable to attend their examination in January/June will normally be expected to attempt the examination again in September (except finalists who will be expected to attempt the examinations in the January/June the year after). The results are normally released after the Board of Examiners has met in mid‐September. You will be contacted by e‐mail to confirm when the results are available for you to view on your homepage. Please note that to ensure that your exam results are revealed only to you, usually they cannot be sent by e‐mail or provided over the phone. The University’s system for the classification of awards and the rules of progression are defined in Senate Regulation 5: Regulations governing undergraduate programmes of study (www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation5). Alternatively, refer to the Student and Academic Services website for information about degree classification and progression: https://www.le.ac.uk/sas/assessments/progression‐ug Any specific progression requirements for your course are stated in its programme specification (see www.le.ac.uk/sas/courses/documentation). Exam Script Viewing The Department allows students to view their exam scripts and then obtain feedback from the module convenor. This process is in place for the purpose of feedback and learning; it is not an opportunity to negotiate a better mark. When giving students feedback staff will not to engage in discussion related to justify the marking. Moreover, they will have a brief discussion to highlight areas where the student could improve and provide an overview of why the student has performed badly/well. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 22
Exam script viewing sessions are held in February for semester one modules, and September for semester two modules of returning students. Feedback and the Return of Work from Staff Coursework The Department complies with the University’s policy for the return of marked coursework (see www.le.ac.uk/sas/quality/student‐feedback/return‐of‐marked‐work for details of the full policy: General principles: 
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Feedback and provisional grading on coursework will be returned within 21 days of the submission date; In exceptional circumstances where this is not possible, you will be notified in advance of the expected return date and the reasons for the longer turn‐round time and where possible staff will provide some interim feedback: for example in the form of generic feedback to the class regarding common errors and potential areas for improvement. Examinations The Department complies with the University’s policy for the return feedback on examinations (see www.le.ac.uk/sas/quality/student‐feedback/return‐of‐marked‐work for details of the full policy: General principles: •
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Following the approval of the provisional results by examination boards, departments will make the results available to students within 14 days. Where appropriate this will include a breakdown at the level of the examination and coursework. Departments will arrange for feedback on examination performance to be provided. Progression and Classification of Awards The University’s system for the classification of awards and the rules of progression are defined in the Regulations governing taught postgraduate programmes of study (www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation6). Alternatively, refer to the Student and Academic Services website for information about degree classification and progression: www.le.ac.uk/sas/assessments/pgt‐progressionaward Any specific progression requirements for your course are stated in its programme specification (see http://www.le.ac.uk/sas/courses/documentation) Degree Classifications Distinction To be awarded a distinction a student will have demonstrated achievement of the specified learning outcomes of the programme to an excellent standard, demonstrating a sophisticated, critical and thorough understanding of the topic. They will have demonstrated evidence of originality of thought and the ability to develop an independent, highly systematic and logical or insightful argument or evaluation. They will also have demonstrated excellence in the appropriate use of the relevant literature, theory, methodologies, practices, and tools, and shown excellent clarity, focus and cogency in communication. Merit To be awarded a merit a student will have demonstrated achievement of the specified learning outcomes of the programme to a very good standard, demonstrating a well‐developed, critical and comprehensive understanding of the topic. They will have demonstrated the ability to develop an independent, systematic and logical or DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 23
insightful argument or evaluation. They will also have demonstrated a high degree of competence in the appropriate use of the relevant literature, theory, methodologies, practices, and tools, and shown a high level of clarity, focus and cogency in communication. Pass To be awarded a pass a student will have demonstrated achievement of the specified learning outcomes of the programme to a satisfactory standard, demonstrating a critical and substantial understanding of the topic. They will have demonstrated the ability to develop an independent, systematic and logical or insightful argument or evaluation. They will also have demonstrated a significant degree of competence in the appropriate use of the relevant literature, theory, methodologies, practices, and tools and shown evidence of clarity, focus and cogency in communication. Schemes of Assessment The following schemes describe the criteria that apply in assessing performance and will be applied by Boards of Examiners when making award decisions. Criteria to be awarded a Masters degree with Pass, Merit or Distinction classification Award Taught Modules Research Project Failed Credit Masters Degree At least 90 credits (6 modules) at 50% or above
A mark of 50% or above No more than 30 credits with a mark less than 50%, grade D and no module mark below 40%, grade F A mark of 60% or above No more than 15 credits with a mark less than 50%, grade D and no mark below 40%, grade F A mark of 70% or above No credits with a mark less than 50% grade D or F Or An overall credit‐weighted average of at least 50% Masters Degree with Merit At least 60 credits (4 modules) at 60% or above Or An overall credit‐weighted average mark of at leave 60% Masters Degree with Distinction At least 60 credits (4 modules) at 70% or above Or An overall credit‐weighted average mark of at leave 70% Criteria to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate Award Taught Modules Research Project Postgraduate Diploma A credit‐weighted average n/a mark of at least 50% Failed Credit No more than 30 credits with a mark less than 50% grade D Or DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 24
Postgraduate Certificate At least 90 credits at 50% or above and no module mark less than 40%, grade F A credit‐weighted average n/a mark of at least 50% No more than 15 credits with a mark less than 50% and no module mark less than 40%, grade F Or At least 45 credits at 50% or above Progression Rules and Re‐Sits Below are the rules which the Board of Examiners will apply when deciding on whether a student may be permitted to proceed to the summer project. Please note these rules are fixed and no allowances will be made to move from these. Taught Module Credits Progression Rule failed at First Attempt (mark less than 50%) Up to 30 credits (2 modules) A student can proceed to, or continue with, the research project and is entitled to re‐sit failed modules, up to the maximum credit value at the earliest opportunity. If after reassessment a student has any module mark below 40% he or she will not be allowed to continue work on the project and shall be considered at the Board of Examiners 31‐45 credits (3 modules) A student will proceed to, or continue with, the research project and is entitled to re‐sit failed modules at the earliest opportunity. If, after reassessment, a student has 30 credits or less of failed modules, or a module mark of less than 40% s/he will be allowed to progress to, or continue with, the dissertation or research project and shall be considered at the next meeting of the Board of Examiners. 46‐60 credits (4 modules)* A student will not proceed to, or continue with, the research project but is entitled to re‐sit failed modules up to the maximum credit value at the earliest opportunity. If, after reassessment, a student has 30 credits or less of failed modules, or a module mark of less than 40% s/he will be allowed to progress to, or continue with, the dissertation or research project. If after reassessment a student has more than 30 credits of failed modules or any module mark of less than 40%, s/he will not be allowed to continue work on the research project and shall be considered at the next meeting of the Board of Examiners. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 25
More than 60 credits (5 or more modules) A student will not proceed to, or continue with, the research project, but is entitled to re‐sit up to 60 credits of failed modules, in order to meet the requirements for the award of a postgraduate diploma or certificate. Regardless of whether modules are passed at re‐sit the student is not permitted to undertake the MSc project. Rules regarding decision to re‐sit a module 
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Students are only permitted to re‐sit a failed module, no module with a mark greater than 50% can be retaken in order to improve the grade. Students are only permitted to re‐sit half the taught modules (60 credits, 4 modules). Should you fail 5 or more modules you will only be permitted to re‐sit up to 4 modules. If your module has an alternative assessment pattern for re‐sits (i.e. 100% exam instead of 20% coursework and 80% exam) then the final re‐sit mark will be carried forward to the Board of Examiners. Your best mark will be used to calculate your progression or award decision, even if your re‐sit mark is lower. On the candidate's final transcript, the mark reported for a re‐sat module will be capped to a maximum of 50%. When do you re‐sit your exams: Re‐sits may only be taken when the exam for the module to be re‐sat is offered, which is usually in September of the same academic year. Please note the re‐sits for CO7104 C++ is only offered in the May/June exam period, however the first attempt failure of CO7104 will count in the above table for the purpose of making progression decisions. Delayed Progression To Project* Students who fail 4 modules at first attempt are not permitted to start the summer project and must instead first demonstrate they can pass at least two of these failed modules during the September re‐sit period. Upon successful passing of at least two modules a student will then be permitted to undertake the summer project at the next project period which starts in June of the following year. Alternatively a student may opt to select an alternative study path for the project if they do not wish to delay until the following June. This would be one of the following: i.
To change the start and submission dates to the first day of the autumn semester and the last day of the autumn semester. ii.
To change the starts and submission dates to first day of the spring semester and the last day of the spring semester. iii.
To prepare the project via the Distance Learning resources with the possible time framework extended to two consecutive semesters. iv.
To start the preliminary project study such as a literature review before the progression rule has been satisfied. However, any form of the Project assessment must happen not earlier than the student progression has taken place. Note: It is a responsibility of the student to find the supervisor who will agree to supervise the project under any of the above alternative arrangement. Assessment of Individual Project Following the submission of the dissertation of the Individual Project a candidate may: i.
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be deferred for presentational reasons, which usually means that, when any recommended changes are completed to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners, the MSc is conferred; iii.
be failed and either awarded the PG Diploma or, in exceptional cases, invited to redo a project in the following year with substantial revision or, more likely, a complete change of topic. Non‐Payment of Fees and Accounts No person shall be allowed to graduate with their MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate unless he or she has paid all of the fees prescribed or any other sums due to the University. No transcript shall be available, nor shall any member of staff be able to provide references whilst the debt remains outstanding. The department reserves the right to postpone the marking of coursework and exam scripts until payment has been received; should the debt not have been settled by the exam board period students will not be considered and will therefore not be able to graduate. Referencing and Academic Integrity Principles of academic integrity apply to the work of everyone at the University, staff and students alike, and reflect the University’s commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and academic standards. A key part of this is acknowledging where and when, in the process of producing your own work, you have drawn on the work of others. In practice, this means that the ideas, data, information, quotations and illustrations you use in assignments, presentations, reports, research projects etc. must be credited to their original author(s). This process of crediting the work of others is achieved through referencing (see the section below on ‘Referencing styles’). Failure to do this properly is to risk committing plagiarism: the repetition or paraphrasing of someone else’s work without proper acknowledgement. What we mean by ‘plagiarism’, ‘self‐plagiarism’ and ‘collusion’ Plagiarism is used as a general term to describe taking and using another’s thoughts and writings and presenting them as if they are our own. Examples of forms of plagiarism include: •
the verbatim (word for word) copying of another’s work without appropriate and correctly presented acknowledgement; •
the close paraphrasing of another’s work by simply changing a few words or altering the order of presentation, with or without appropriate and correctly presented acknowledgement; •
unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another’s work; •
the presentation of another’s concept as one’s own; •
the reproduction of a student’s own work when it has been previously submitted and marked but is presented as original material (self‐plagiarism). Collusion is where work is prepared or produced with others but then submitted for assessment as if it were the product of individual effort. Unless specifically instructed otherwise, all work you submit for assessment should be your own and must not be work previously submitted for assessment either at Leicester or elsewhere. For more detailed information on how the university defines these practices, see also: www.le.ac.uk/sas/assessments/plagiarism The University regards plagiarism and collusion as very serious offences and so they are subject to strict penalties. The penalties that departments are authorised to apply are defined in the Regulations governing student discipline (see www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation11 ‘Plagiarism and collusion: Departmental penalties for plagiarism and/or collusion). DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 27
Resources and advice to help you study with integrity and avoid committing plagiarism Negotiating these various rules, regulations and conventions can sometimes be a challenge, especially if they are new or different from previous experiences of studying. Check the Student Learning Development website for guidance on how to manage your studies so that you meet the required standards of critical scholarship and academic integrity: www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ld/resources/study/plagiarism‐tutorial If you are in any doubt about what constitutes good practice, ask your personal/academic tutors for advice or make an appointment with Student Learning Development for individual advice. You can book an appointment online by visiting: www.le.ac.uk/succeedinyourstudies . One of the most important practices in ensuring the academic integrity of your work is proper referencing. The following section contains details of how to ensure your work meets the specific referencing requirements for the discipline(s) you are studying. Referencing style You must use a consistent referencing style when referring to books and other publications that you have read for your coursework. Most subject areas have a specific referencing style which you are required to use. If you are on a Joint or Major/Minor programme you may find that your subjects use different referencing styles and it is important that you use the correct ones. To find out which referencing style each department uses, and for information and help on each referencing style, please visit http://www.le.ac.uk/library/help/referencing. Requirements differ on how to arrange bibliographies (complete list of all reference and other sources at the end of your coursework) and whether references are included within the word count for your coursework – please refer to any separate guidance provided on these points. Notification of Ill Health and Other Mitigating Circumstances Mitigating Circumstances The University recognises that students may suffer from a sudden illness or other serious event or set of circumstances which adversely affects their ability to complete an assessment or the results they obtain for an assessment. In such cases the mitigating circumstances regulations and procedures may be applied. These regulations are designed to ensure the fair and consistent treatment of all students. You must keep your department(s) informed at all times of any personal circumstances that may impact upon your ability to study or undertake assessments. Tell your department(s) or Distance Learning Hub about any such circumstances at the time they occur. You need to supply supporting documentation (e.g. a medical certificate) as soon as possible and no later than the deadline relevant to the assessment(s) affected. Normally, the deadline for submission of a mitigating circumstances claim will be no later than five working days after the assessment deadline to which it relates. See www.le.ac.uk/sas/regulations/mitigation for full details of the mitigating circumstances regulations and procedures, including the University’s definition of a mitigating circumstance. Deadlines for submission of mitigating circumstances • During term‐time: within 7 days of the missed coursework or class. • During examination periods: by the last day of the exam period. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 28
How do I submit my circumstances? Mitigating Circumstances submissions should be made via Blackboard. Once completed the form is sent directly to the Student Administration Centre in College House. If you have not provided your supporting documentation with your submission you should bring this to the Student Administration Centre as soon as you are able. If the mitigating circumstance is of an on‐going nature or you require additional support students should ensure you have spoken to your Personal Tutor to seek advice on academic progression or University services they can obtain support from. Your submission will be processed in a confidential and sensitive manner by a member of the Department’s administrative team. Your full details will be considered by the mitigating circumstances panel (MCP) at points throughout the academic year (the Panel meets fortnightly) and a recommendation on how to account for any missed coursework/tests/exams will be made to module convenors or the Board of Examiners. Panels are not required to accept all cases if they don’t deem the reason for absence or non‐submission as sufficient for consideration of academic concessions and therefore may not be granted. Your module convenor will be informed should an academic concession be warranted and you will be notified if this requires you to resubmit assessed work. You will be informed of the decision within 48 hours of the MCP meeting. Personal Support for Students Departmental Student Support Arrangements From discussion of academic progress, to friendly advice on personal matters; personal tutors are there to provide support, advice and guidance on an individual level. Common topics for discussion may include course changes, study progress, module choices, exam results, career opportunities or more personal problems such as accommodation or financial difficulties. The Department’s personal tutor system operates in accordance with the Code of Practice on Personal Support for Students: www.le.ac.uk/sas/quality/personaltutor Personal Tutors At registration you will be assigned a personal tutor, usually based on the initial of your surname/family name. This will be an academic member of staff in the Department. Your personal tutor is the person to whom you may turn for advice on your academic studies, social and accommodation issues or financial problems, and to whom you can bring any concerns or issues about equal opportunities. They are there primarily as a human interface between you and the University, and, if the need occurs, can act as your advocate should you run into problems during your studies. They will usually remain your personal tutor for the whole of your time as a postgraduate at Leicester and will be someone who can write job references for you both while you are a student and also after you have left the University. Needless to say, your personal tutor may not always be able to help directly with every problem you bring, but should be able to advise you who in the University would be best equipped to help your particular needs. The Department is happy to provide (if necessary from outside the Department) the opportunity for students to discuss personal matters with a more appropriate individual than the personal tutor if the case warrants it. The department also offers a female pastoral tutor for students who wish to discuss personal issues with a female member of staff. You can make an appointment with the pastoral tutor at the department office. During the first week of term, you will have opportunities to get to know your personal tutor, and let him or her get to know you. Your personal tutor is responsible for monitoring your academic progress and giving you regular feedback on your performance. There are three Feedback Weeks when all students can see their tutor (see Calendar at the end of the Handbook) and obtain feedback on their performance, including provisional exam results. These meetings should also be used to deal with any administrative issues relating to your studies DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 29
and future progression, as well as providing an opportunity for problems and issues to be raised by the students. You will be able to obtain feedback on your 1st Semester examination performance in the Feedback Week at the end of February. House System All students in the Department are divided into four Houses, which are named after some of the greatest and most famous mathematicians: • Noether House • Gauss House • Newton House • Euler House Mathematical Biology students in the department belong to Euler House and you are encouraged to attend House events as often as possible. A House is a community of staff and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) which provides a support structure for the academic and social aspects of the students’ University life. It helps students develop strong ties and friendships with fellow students, gives them a sense of belonging and opportunities to develop their leadership, mentoring, and teamwork skills. Some of the goals of the House System include: • To create a structure and timetabled activities of the student body, which will help the associated staff members to become more familiar with the students in their Houses, fostering a more personal connection between staff and students; • To give the students a sense of belonging; • To create rituals to mark important events in the lives of the students; • To organise the lives of the students by providing a framework for work and social activities; • To provide a natural setting for competition among students, both mathematical and athletic; • To organise the teaching of small groups to mesh with the House System; • To provide a framework for peer support and mentoring of junior students by senior students; • To provide students with a forum for presentations and public speaking. Each House has a site on Blackboard (blackboard.le.ac.uk) and all the information on the structure of student support, announcements, activities, discussion boards, and chats on House‐related subjects can be found there. The life of a House is organised around regular meetings of associated staff and students during the House Hour. The activities during the House Hours will include academic peer support, meeting with your personal tutor, competitions, social interaction, etc. The key principle is that the activities during the House Hours will be planned and organised in advance by students themselves, with the help and coordination of the House Tutor and support from the associated Personal Tutors. Equal Opportunities Concerns or issues about equal opportunities should normally be brought to your personal tutor. If this is not possible or not appropriate, you may instead contact the Head of Postgraduate Taught Dr Chakrabarty or the departmental Equal Opportunities Officer, Dr Ivan Tyukin. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 30
University Student Support Arrangements Student Services Centre The Student Services Centre in the Charles Wilson Building provides you with convenient and easy access to many support services all in one place. The recent move involves six services including: Student Welfare, Student Counselling and Mental Wellbeing, Career Development Service, Unitemps and Fees and Payments. The opening hours are: Term time Monday to Thursday 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Vacation Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Contact: Student Service Centre, Charles Wilson Building http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ssc AccessAbility Centre The Centre offers a range of services to all students who have specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, disabilities or long‐term conditions including mental health which have a substantial day to day impact on their studies. Staff offer one to one support, the co‐ordination of alternative examination arrangements and assistance with applications for the Disabled Students' Allowance. It is possible to be screened for specific learning difficulties and access to formal assessment is available. Students are means tested to see if they are eligible for assistance with the cost of formal assessments. The open access Centre acts as a resource base for students and staff and is a relaxed place for students to work. Its computers are equipped with specialised software for screen enlargement. Essay planning and speech output software is on the University network. The Centre has some specialised equipment (CCTV, enlarged keyboard, and chairs) and some for loan (chairs, writing slopes and digital recorders). Photocopying and printing facilities are also available. The Centre welcomes self‐
referrals as well as referrals from academic staff. Contact: AccessAbility Centre, David Wilson Library Tel/minicom: +44 (0)116 252 5002 | Fax: +44 (0)116 252 5513 | [email protected]| www.le.ac.uk/accessability Student Welfare Centre The Student Welfare Service offers wide ranging practical support, advice, and information for students. Financial advice is offered, with information on budgeting and funding. Specialised staff can advocate over late loans and other financial issues. Students can apply for hardship grants and loans through the Service. Information, advice and guidance is available on finance issues and budgeting. In addition, students can apply for hardship awards and loans through the welfare service. For international students, the Student Welfare Service coordinates The International Welcome Week in September and January. Expert immigration advice is available and students are strongly advised to renew their visas through the scheme provided by Student Welfare. Specialised Officers also support students who experience financial or personal problems. Contact: Student Welfare Service, Student Services Centre, Charles Wilson Building Tel: +44 (0)116 223 1185 | Fax: 0116 223 1196 | [email protected] | www.le.ac.uk/welfare Counselling and Wellbeing Service This Service offers a range of expertise and support for the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing. Services on offer include: DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 31
Student Counselling Support Time‐limited, free and confidential one‐to‐one counselling to help students find ways of dealing with academic‐
related or personal issues that may be affecting ability to study or engage with student life. Helping students to build on their skills to cope with the challenges of study, work and relationships through workshops. For information see our website: www.le.ac.uk/counselling Contact: Student Counselling Service, Student Services Centre, Charles Wilson Building +44 (0)116 2231780 | [email protected] Student Mental Wellbeing Support Practical, emotional and skills based one‐to‐one support to students managing mental health issues whilst at the University. Helping students to build on their skills to cope with the challenges of study, work and relationships through workshops. Contact: Student Support (mental wellbeing), Student Services Centre, Charles Wilson Building +44 (0)116 252 2283 | [email protected] www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ssds/student‐support‐mental‐wellbeing Student Healthy Living Service The Student Healthy Living Service provides direction to health care and health related activity which will contribute to wellbeing and help students to enjoy a balanced life. Students should register for health care local to the University; The University works closely with the Victoria Park Health Centre where staff have expertise in student health. More information can be found on the Healthy Living Service website. Contact: Student Healthy Living Service +(0)116 223 1268 | [email protected] | go.le.ac.uk/healthyliving University Childcare Facilities Staff and Students at the University now have access to a dedicated Breastfeeding/Milk Expressing Room, located in the Attenborough Seminar Block, Room 103A. Health Care and Registering with a Doctor Illness can affect any one of us at any time and for this reason the University strongly advises you to register with a doctor in Leicester. The Victoria Park Health Centre (www.victoriaparkhealthcentre.co.uk) has expertise in student health and has provided medical care to the University’s students for many years. The Health Centre is located conveniently close to the main‐campus and registration is free. If when you come to University you are already under the care of a ‘specialised team’, have a known medical condition including mental health or waiting for an appointment it is still advisable to register at the Victoria Park Health Centre. Soon after arrival, make an appointment to discuss with one of the doctors who will then be in a better position to communicate with the relevant doctors and help you to manage your condition to avoid any unnecessary disruption to your studies. Please take with you information from your current doctor or consultant which includes diagnosis, current management, including medication (provide a certified English translation if the original is not in English). This is essential for international students as some conditions may be managed differently in this country, particularly in relation to medication which may be licensed differently and may need changing to something which is available to prescribe in this country. If you take medication for your condition you must bring 12 weeks supply with you to ensure continuity until the registration process is complete. More information about registering with a doctor and other health and well‐being services can be found at: http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/healthy‐living‐for‐students/new‐students/uk‐students DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 32
Careers and Skills Development Career Development Service With your drive and determination, the Career Development Service can help you develop the skills and abilities that will not only help get you to where you want to be after university, but will stay with you for life. Career development at Leicester isn’t just about getting some work experience and writing a CV; we make sure that you get personal support to achieve your aspirations. We’re here for you from the moment you arrive, through to your graduation and beyond. We’ll give you the opportunity to try new things and to figure out what you want from your career– what it is that really drives, motivates and inspires you. We’ll also help you identify your personal strengths and what you need to develop to be ahead of the crowd. Even if you’re not sure what it is you want to do yet, we can help you develop the skills and experience that you need to get that first job out of university, but also the ability to manage your own career development and succeed on whichever path you choose. It’s your career development journey and you decide where it is that you want to go. By working with us you make sure that you’re giving yourself the best possible chance to get there. We’ve got the knowledge and resources to spur you on to success so, by working with us, you really will make the most of you! When you arrive at Leicester you’ll have access to MyCareers: https://mycareers.le.ac.uk, our career management system, by simply using your university username to login. This is the gateway to: •
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Booking one‐to‐one appointments with our career consultants for support with career planning, job hunting, CVs and applications, and mock interviews Booking workshops, such as mock assessment centres and psychometric testing Meeting employers who are coming on campus Finding all the opportunities available exclusively for Leicester students such as paid internships, volunteering, and extra‐curricular activities If you are looking for part time work whilst studying, make sure you sign up to Unitemps, based in the Student Services Centre, for opportunities on campus and in the city. We’re here to support you throughout your time at university so make sure that you come and visit us in the Student Services Centre in the Charles Wilson Building and log‐in to your MyCareers account to get started! Contact the Career Development Service: 0116 252 2004 | [email protected] | www.le.ac.uk/careers @uolcds | fb.com/uolcds Department Careers Support The Departmental Careers Advisor is Dr Sibylle Schroll. Any information regarding careers, for example, information about vacation jobs, or careers activities through the year, may be found on the notice boards in the foyer of the College House or on the Careers page on Blackboard in the undergraduate site. In particular, there will be several careers events during your studies, some of which may be compulsory attendance for certain year groups. You will be notified about these by email. One option you may wish to consider for the future is further study or research in mathematics. Your personal tutor and other members of staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have, either on the active postgraduate programmes run by the Department, or on the possibilities open at other universities. They can also advise you on the nature of postgraduate study, the associated funding and the career opportunities it leads to. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 33
Feedback from Students Student Feedback Questionnaires Below are details of the way in which we ask students to engage with us to provide feedback, this can be about a module, the programme or other department or University services. There are a number of formal feedback routes which will be open to you throughout the year to and will be scheduled for specific times in the year. Formal Feedback Structure Type of feedback Details Frequency (includes method of collection and purpose) Module Feedback Questionnaires Student‐ Staff Committee Students are encouraged to make use of these to rate their overall experience of the module and tell us what you liked and disliked. This level of feedback is structured and enables the department to undertake an annual module review and prepare for the following academic year. Immediate concerns about a particular module should be flagged immediately through the informal feedback structure detailed below. End of each module Elected student members work as course representatives in a formal manner with the department. To engage in collecting feedback from students in a structured manner, helps influence student support arrangements and department teaching, respond to student forum feedback and engages with other areas of the University such as the Library. Week 8 of each semester Informal Feedback Structure In addition we encourage you to use the more informal routes for obtaining help and support from staff. The flow charts below should help you understand how you can obtain support depending on the nature of your requirement. Informal feedback enables us to deal with your concerns and worries immediately and at the time when you most need the support. Depending on the nature of your concern (academic or personal) will depend who you should consult – refer to the charts below. During Term Module Feedback Should you have a specific problem with a particular module during term‐time you can raise it either via your student representative who will take your concern to the next Student‐Staff Committee or you can speak directly to your module convenor. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 34
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•I have an immediate problem with my module, who do I consult?
•Consult the module convenor who should be able to help resolve matters.
Course Coordinator (see Staff List)
Head of Learning and Teaching
•If your module convenor can't help or isn't able to help then you can speak with the Course Co‐
ordinator, Senior Tutor or Head of Student Support (for a wider discussion at SSC)
•The Head of Learning and Teaching will oversee and ensure the currciulum for your degree is appropriate and will deal with all matters relating to module review
Other Feedback (Non‐Module Specific) For students needing general academic support not linked to a specific module, having personal problems affecting their studies or who need some guidance on progression. House Tutor
Personal Tutor
Student
•I have a personal/financial problem, who can help?
•I want to discuss my academic progress who should I talk to?
•Speak to your Personal Tutor, they are best placed to give you advice about your academic progress, or put you in touch with University services that can help with personal or financial problems. •If for any reason you are not able to meet with your Personal Tutor then you can speak to your house tutor who can help in the same way as your personal tutor. •Alternatively, if you'd like to speak to a female member of staff about personal issues contact the pastoral tutor/Department Manager.
Senior Tutor or Head of Student Support
•If your situation is confidential or you need further guidance you can consult the Senior Tutor or Head of Student Support who are responsible for ensuring you have the right support so your academic progression is not hindered by any problems you might be facing. If you feel that your concerns have not been adequately addressed by any of the above routes you may take the matter further by contacting Professor Davidchack, the Head of Department. If you think that the issue cannot be resolved within the Department you have the option of using the University procedures which are outlined in University Regulations. Remember: the Professional Services Team in the office is there to help. Please feel free to come and see us any time during our office hours, or email using [email protected] Student Staff Committees The Student‐Staff Committee (SSC) is a forum for an exchange of views between the staff of the Department of Mathematics and students taking its courses. Its function is to discuss matters of mutual concern to both staff DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 35
and students relating to the activities of the Department. Meetings are held four times per year and are open to all members of staff and students; they are organised by the Head of Student Support, Dr Katrin Leschke. The Student Chair of the Committee is elected each year, and sits on the Departmental Staff Meetings. There will be a student representative from each year of each of the degrees. These representatives are elected each year. Information about the Student‐Staff Committee, including minutes and names of student representatives, can be found on Blackboard. Departmental Prizes The Department awards two prizes for the MSc programme in January at the graduation ceremony. The prizes are for best overall student performance and best student project. The winners of the prizes will be given a certificate of achievement. Societies SUMS The Student Union Maths Society (SUMS) is an outlet for Maths students to socialise and meet people in all years. The society is run by students, for the students. We organise a range of events from social nights out, fundraising events to guest lectures and everything in between. As a member of SUMS you will receive a range of discounts for all our events. With a diverse range of events there is sure to be something for everyone, but we’re always open to new suggestions. If you would like to join or would just like more information come and see us at Fresher’s Fair or email us at [email protected] Personal Belongings Your personal belongings are not covered by the University’s insurance. You are therefore advised to check whether your parents’ or family policies provide adequate protection. If not, private insurance arrangements should be made. A lost property service operates from the Security Lodge, which is situated at the far end of the Fielding Johnson Building on Wyggeston Drive, University entrance No. 1. Bicycles may be brought onto the main campus but must be placed in the cycle racks provided, and appropriate security measures taken to help to prevent theft and damage. For advice on preventing cycle theft and details of the University’s Coded Cycle Scheme visit: www.le.ac.uk/estates/facilities_&_services/security/CodedCycleScheme.html Complaints and Academic Appeals Procedures The University has robust systems in place governing the quality and standards of its degree programmes and your experience as a student here. We are confident that, like the vast majority of students here, you will enjoy and be satisfied with your course. In most instances your department will be able to resolve any issues that do occur but we recognise that this will not always be possible. For this reason, the University has official procedures that allow eligible cases to be formally reviewed. Information about these procedures, including the relevant forms, can be found on the Student and Academic Services website: see www.le.ac.uk/sas/regulations/appeals‐complaints. These pages should be read in conjunction with the University’s Regulations governing student appeals (www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation10) and Regulations governing student complaints (www.le.ac.uk/senate‐regulation12). DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 36
Department of Mathematics Staff List Name Room Tel. User ID ATHANASOULIS, Agisilaos (Dr) Head of Newton CH204 252 3892 aa816 CH103 252 2519 ab155 MA218 252 2521 nb144 MA123 252 3889 ac433 MA010B 252 5352 dc252 MA010A 223 1794 dc156 BARANOV, Alexander (Dr) BRILLIANTOV, Nikolai (Prof.) CANGIANI, Andrea (Dr) CHAKRABARTY, Dalia (Dr) CORTIS, Dominic (Mr) Senior Tutor (undergraduate), Accessibility Tutor, Head of Student Support Director of MRes, MSc Applied Computation and Numerical Modelling Director MSc Applied Computation and Numerical Modelling Director Sem 2: Head of Postgraduate Teaching, MSc Data Analysis for Business Intelligence Director Actuarial Science Director for Distance Learning CLARK, Alex (Dr) Head of Department CH 002 252 5670 adc20 DAVIDCHACK, Ruslan (Prof.) Head of Learning and Teaching 108 252 3819 rld8 FOSTER, Nick (Mr) Head of Noether, BSc Actuarial Science Director MA210 229 7540 nwf1 GEORGOULIS, Manolis (Dr) Professor MA125 252 3603 eg64 GORBAN, Alexander (Prof.) Head of Research MA213 223 1433 ag153 GRECHUK, Bogdan (Dr) Sem 1 Head of Postgraduate Teaching MSc Financial Maths Director Head of postgraduate teaching MA122 252 5238 bg83 LESCHKE, Katrin (Dr) Head of Student Support CH203 252 5237 kl96 LEVESLEY, Jeremy (Prof.) Head of Enterprise, BSc project coordinator CH101 252 3897 jl1 MOROZOV, Andrew (Dr) Head of Admissions MA129 252 5054 am379 MUDROV, Andrey (Dr) Sem 1: Exams Officer, Study Abroad Tutor, Head of Gauss CH102B 252 3606 am405 NEUMANN, Frank (Dr) Head of Outreach CH106 252 2722 fn8 PAOLI, Simona (Dr) Sem 2: Exams Officer, Euler House Tutor BENG G57 223 1031 sp424 PETROVSKII, Sergei (Prof.) Head of Postgraduate Research MA206 252 3916 sp237 PIRASHVILI, Teimuraz (Dr) MMath project coordinator CH107 252 5107 tp59 RIX, Clive (Dr) Teaching Fellow CH101 252 5354 cr140 SCHROLL, Sibylle (Dr) Careers Tutor CH202 252 3888 ss489 SNASHALL, Nicole (Prof.) Director of E‐Learning 252 5354 njs5 SODHA, Leena (Mrs) Head of Actuarial Science MA010 E 252 5226 ls305 STAVROVA, Dimitrina (Dr) MA010 D 252 5689 ds311 TONKS, Andrew (Dr) Lecturer CH105 252 3881 apt12 TYUKIN, Ivan (Dr) Equality and Diversity Officer MA128 252 5106 it37 TYUKINA, Tatiana (Mrs) E Learning and Distance Learning Course Development MA208 252 5287 tt51 UTEV, Sergey (Prof.) Professor MA130 223 1310 su35 WANG, Bo (Dr) International Programme Director MA010 A 252 2162 bw77 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 37
ZHANG, Aihua (Dr) MSc Actuarial Science Director (MSc Actuarial Science Campus Based Director MA118 252 5354 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEAM CARTER, Dan (Mr) Programme Administrator CH Office 252 3917 dc202 CHAUHAN, Ushma (Mrs) College Administrator CH Office 252 3896 us4 GOODWIN, Melissa (Mrs) Business Administration Manager CH Office 252 3359 mag32 GRYCUK, Stacey (Mrs) Programme Administrator CH Office 252 3884 slm30 ODEDRA, Shobhna Administrative Assisstant CH Office 229 7407 Sro8 SMITH, Karen (Mrs) Operations Manager CH 003 252 3048 kjs34 General Office [email protected]
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Important Dates 2016‐17 Timetable Weeks 25 July 2016 VACATION 01 August 2016 VACATION 08 August 2016 VACATION 15 August 2016 VACATION 22 August 2016 VACATION 29 August 2016 VACATION 05 September 2016 12 September 2016 AUTUMN TERM VACATION VACATION 26 September 2016 1 Semester 1 03 October 2016 2 Semester 1 10 October 2016 3 Semester 1 17 October 2016 4 Semester 1 24 October 2016 5 Semester 1 31 October 2016 6 Semester 1 07 November 2016 7 Semester 1 14 November 2016 8 Semester 1 21 November 2016 9 Semester 1 28 November 2016 10 Semester 1 05 December 2016 11 12 December 2016 19 December 2016 26 December 2016 EXAMS/VACATION 19 September 2016 SPRING TERM 5‐9th September Semester 1 Christmas Closure 23/12/2016‐
02/01/2017 02 January 2017 VACATION VACATION VACATION VACATION 09 January 2017 12 EXAMINATIONS 16 January 2017 13 EXAMINATIONS 23 January 2017 14 Semester 2 30 January 2017 15 Semester 2 06 February 2017 16 Semester 2 13 February 2017 17 Semester 2 20 February 2017 18 Semester 2 27 February 2017 19 Semester 2 06 March 2017 20 Semester 2 13 March 2017 21 Semester 2 20 March 2017 22 Semester 2 27 March 2017 VACATION 03 April 2017 VACATION Easter Closure VACATION 17 April 2017 13/4/‐18/4/2017 VACATION 10 April 2017 24 April 2017 SUMMER TERM 01 May 2017 23 Semester 2 08 May 2017 24 Revision Week 15 May 2017 25 EXAMINATIONS DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS VACATION CMIS Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MSC MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY HANDBOOK 2016‐17 39
22 May 2017 26 EXAMINATIONS 29 May 2017 27 EXAMINATIONS 05 June 2017 28 Semester 2 12 June 2017 29 Semester 2 19 June 2017 30 Semester 2 26 June 2017 03 July 2017 VACATION 10 July 2017 VACATION 17 July 2017 VACATION VACATION 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER