welcome to dmem an introduction to 1 st year students 2014-2015
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Welcome to DMEM
An Introduction to 1st Year Students
2014-2015
to DMEM
1st Year Co-ordinatorMr. Gordon MairRoom JW704
1st year Assistant Co-ordinatorDr. Andy WongRoom JW704
Today - all times approximate!
10:30 – 11:00 First Year Presentation
11:00 – 11:35 Ice Breaker – Design Challenge
11:35 – 11:45 Proof of the pudding
11:45 – 12:00 Tidy up
12:00 – Lunch followed by
DMEM Society Welcome
Starting University Life
• Register (Complete)
• Make sure you have an IT username and password (if not go to the IT Help Desk in the Library)
• Familiarise yourself with the environment DMEM, Library, Sports Centre, Union etc
• Get to know your fellow students
Where to go for ....
Timetables, Council Tax Forms, submission of medical certificates
Departmental Office
Academic Transcripts, Matric. Cards, Fees & Grants, Exam Timetables
Registry
Curriculum Changes, options and electives, registration matters
Year Co-ordinators
Where to go for ....
If you need someone to talk to if you have:
• Personal Issues• Financial Problems• Health Problems
PDA / University Counselling Services / or person of your choice
Issues related with particular class – e.g. access to material
1st Go to Class Registrar/ Lecturer
Still issue - then 1st year co-ordinator(s)Still issue - T&L directorStill issue - HOD Lecturer(s) /
Class Registrar
If you are feeling vulnerable or unable to cope: • Speak to your DMEM counsellor or Year Coordinator; put a
note on Pegasus; contact Student Advisory and Counselling Services (SACS)- http://www.strath.ac.uk/studentcounselling
If you have a family bereavement: • Submit evidence to Student Business; inform year
coordinator; and put a note on Pegasus.
personalissues
First Stop for:
• Timetable/Room Information
• General Enquiries
• Submission of Medical Certs.
• Head of Department
Undergraduate Advice for 1st & 2nd Year:Graham Upton [email protected]: 548 - 2047
The Departmental Office: JW701x
Access to 1st Year Co-ordinators
• There will be a drop-in session in DMEM Studio Studio at each week, Wednesdays 2.00pm to 3.00pm
• Enquiries regarding Curriculum Changes, options and electives, registration matters will NOT be dealt with outside this time
• Co-ordinators are here to help with your academic progress
Personal Development
All students will be assigned a Personal Development Advisor (PDA) and a Peer Mentor (student from a year above)
Contact Gordon Mair or Andy Wong if you do not hear from your PDA by the end of week 3.
If you need someone to talk to for:– Personal Issues– Financial Problems– Health Problems
Speak to your PDA / University Counselling Services / or person of your choice
Other people in DMEM
• Director of Teaching & Learning – Dr Kepa Mendibil
• Room JW704• Tel – +44 (0)141 548 2354
• Undergraduate Teaching & Learning Leader– Dr Hilary Grierson
• Room JW704• Tel - +44 (0)141 548 2640
• Placements & Careers– Dr Iain Boyle
• Room JW703• Tel - +44 (0)141 548 3007
• Student exchange– Mr Alasdair Downes
• Room JW703• Tel +44 (0)141 548 2937
Other people in DMEM
• Head of Department – Prof. Alex Duffy
• Room JW703
• Director of Operations– Mr. David Cunningham
• Room JW703
• Department AdministratorDisability Co-ordinator
• Complaints Co-ordinator
- Mrs Caroline McGuire• Room JW703
Programme Champions
• Industrial Design Theme Champion-Mr Mike Anusas (PDI Students)
• Engineering Design Theme Champion– Dr Andrew Wodehouse(PDE and SE Students)
• Engineering Management Theme Champion
– Dr Rentizelas Thanos(PEM Students)
Where else can I get help?• University Website – http://www.strath.ac.uk
• Department Website - http://www.strath.ac.uk/dmem/currentstudents/
• Student Counselling Service– Graham Hills Building, Level 4– Phone: 0141 548 3510, email: [email protected]
• The Advice Hub (Independent Support for appeals etc.)– Student’s Union, Level 5; – Phone: 0141 567 5040
• Nightline (Open 24 hours)– Staffed by student volunteers 7pm -7am– 0141-552-2555
Where else can I get help?
• Student Financial Support Team– Email: [email protected]– Phone: 0141 548 2753– The Advice Centre, McCance Building– http://www.strath.ac.uk/studentfinancialsupport/
• Student Health Service – Email: [email protected]– Phone: 0141 548 3916– Level 2, Livingstone Tower
To help you find stuff
We have an app
Currently
• Android
• Apple
DMEM App
Let us know of any bugsOr feature requests
We will be adding more options to it throughout the year
Please use the studio and social space you see around
you.
Useful sources of information
• Student Handbook http://onlinelearning.dmem.strath.ac.uk/handbook
• DMEM Website http://www.strath.ac.uk/dmem
• Pegasushttp://pegasus.strath.ac.uk
• MyPlacehttp://classes.myplace.strath.ac.uk
Student Handbook (Online)• The first place you should look for information relating to
courses is the online DMEM handbook
• If you enquire about course regulations, course structures etc. you will be referred to the handbook
• It also contains information on appeals, fees, graduation, registry, placements, mentoring and much more
• READ IT and become familiar with where information is
• Available on the DMEM website – www.dmem.strath.ac.uk– Under ‘Current students’> ‘Undergraduate Handbook’– Or directly at link -http://onlinelearning.dmem.strath.ac.uk/handbook
Student Handbook Screenshot
DMEM Website
DMEM Website
• Key points from the handbook are also on the department website
• On the website, you can also access information on module descriptor forms, timetables, FAQs, DMEM Society and handouts for many of your classes
• Check FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
• Go and visit at:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/dmem/currentstudents
Pegasus
Pegasus
• Pegasus is a web portal which gives access to university systems
• It can be accessed through the university homepage or at http://pegasus.strath.ac.uk
• You should go there to check you are registered correctly for your classes (it will take a few days to update)
• If you receive an email generated by Pegasus asking you to arrange a meeting with an academic advisor, you should attend the next Wednesday 2-3pm slot to discuss.
• If ill, you should submit medical and mitigating circumstances information via Pegasus
Coursework Submission
• All coursework must be submitted by the given deadline via the collection boxes opposite DMEM office or electronically (Registrars discretion)
• Once a coursework deadline has passed 5% per day will be deducted from the mark awarded
Mitigating Circumstances
Attempts may be discounted if:•You have medical or other certification that impacted your ability to be assessed and is at the correct point in time.
What to do if you have circumstances:•Please submit medical or other documentation to the DMEM office as soon as you have it available, and inform your year coordinator.
•It is also useful if you use Pegasus to self-certify to illustrate the true extent to which your studies have been affected.
•Do not leave it to the last minute – report circumstances if needed in a timely manner.
Mitigating Circumstances
• When circumstances beyond your control affect your academic performance you should report these to the University as soon as possible as Mitigating Circumstances.
• You should submit Mitigating Circumstances as soon as you feel you have not performed as well as you expected. – do NOT wait until the results have been published.
• If you have been absent from the University for seven days or less you should record a self-certification online via PEGASUS using the 'Personal Circumstances' link under the Services tab.
• Where sickness results in absence of more than seven days, you are required to submit a medical certificate (signed by a medical practitioner who is not a member of your family) to Student Business.
Myplace
Myplace
• University VLE - http://classes.myplace.strath.ac.uk
• Gives you access to class material; e.g. lecture notes, tutorials, courseworks, past exam papers, articles of interest, etc
• Make sure you have access to all your classes through Myplace. If not, let your class registrar know
Myplace
Stuck with a class?
1. ATTEND THE CLASS and all of the TUTORIALS!
2. Prepare for the Tutorials, don’t just turn up
3. Go to the lecturer in charge of the module and arrange extra help.
4. See the Year Co-ordinator
5. See the Programme Champion
6. Special mention - Maths four attempts and out!
Stuck with Maths?
• All students taking Mathematics classes MA115 should purchase a copy of the lecture notes before the 1st lecture from –
• EEE Resource Centre, R206 (Royal College Building)
• Cost should be £6
Stuck with Maths?
• Chat to Maths Skills Centrehttp://www.strath.ac.uk/mathsskills/Open Monday to Friday 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.Livingstone Tower room 308
Provide • one-to-one support when you have difficulty understanding specific topics or lack confidence when
using basic techniques. • A place to study with experienced members of staff on-hand to provide help and assistance when
required.• A multitude of online resources that include summary notes, multiple choice quizzes and diagnostic
tests.
Safety Induction
MANDATORYbefore using workshops and labs
To take place in the first Integrating Studies class
Tuesday
Library Induction
Curran BuildingRoom CU315(3rd floor)
3 Groups
Wednesday 1st of Ocober
Library Sessions – Please NoteCurran Building 3rd Floor Room CU315
All sessions in CU135 Level 3 of the Library
Date/Time
Course(s) Attending
Wed 1st Oct 10 – 11 am
Product Design Engineering
Wed 1st Oct 3 – 4 pm
Product Design & Innovation
Wed 1st Oct 4 – 5 pm
Sports Engineering/Production Engineering Management/ Direct Entry Students
Remember
• At university, your education is YOUR responsibility - staff are here to help and support
• Good time management, organisation and study discipline are habits you should develop early on in your university career!
• The challenge is not only academic – consider other factors
End of 1st Year
You need to pass a minimum of 100 credits BUT aim for 120
Carrying that extra 20 credits makes 2nd year hard
BEng/MEng - you may be registered for one of these – it’s not fixed though
A 60% average on Core classes means you can stay on/transfer to MEng
<60% average on Core classes means you will stay on/transfer to BEng
Your first class is at9am on
Tuesday 30th of September
In the Barony
The Barony on High Street
Monday 29th Sept is a Glasgow Holiday
The University will be closed that Monday
Slides
These slides will be available on the DMEM website
Under ‘Current students’ > An introduction to 1st year