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SECTION 3 ASSESSMENT/ATTENDANCE/ EQUIPMENT As study at University is very different from school or college we have put together a few points about the expectations we have of our students,. These points are made to improve your learning, enhance your performance in assessments and ultimately to ensure that you graduate with your best possible degree. We will explore all this with you further once you arrive. What is expected of undergraduate students? All undergraduate students are expected to take an interest in the degree they are studying. More specifically, you are expected to attend ALL timetabled sessions and try to get the most out of each session. You will be expected to arrive in good time before each timetabled session so it can run as smoothly as possible and so you don’t miss any important information. Lectures, seminars and practicals will not provide you with all the answers or information, therefore you are expected to read around each session so that you have a more detailed and thorough understanding of the topic area. You will be directed towards readings and activities to help you with your learning. If you are unwell or circumstances mean that you are unable to attend university or that your academic work is being affected please make sure you contact the Programme Director, your academic tutor or a member of the nutrition team. The university email system is the best way to stay in contact with staff. We will also show you how our email system works when you arrive. What will be expected of me during taught sessions? You will be expected to take notes and concentrate on the material being discussed. Mobile phones should be switched off during sessions (not just on silent!), You should not access social networking sites etc during lectures unless and you are asked to do so. For seminar sessions you are likely to have been asked to do some preparatory work before the session so you can contribute to the discussion on a particular topic. In these sessions you will be asked to work in small groups or provide feedback to the whole group. These sessions are designed to be more interactive and discussion based, therefore your input is valuable. It is essential that you complete the preparatory work as directed. During practical and laboratory based sessions you will be asked to work in small groups and participate in some form of activity. Whether it is a test on a cycle ergometer or measuring a plasma cholesterol level, you will be expected to participate maturely/professionally and relate the practical sessions to the lecture based information. NU Student Welcome Pack 2013 8 01/08/2013
What will be expected of me in relation to assessments? You will be expected to research and work independently on the majority of your assessments although some may be group based. All coursework must be word processed and be in accordance with the guidelines you will receive. You will be expected to hand-in your assessments before the allocated deadline, as any work handed-in after that point will score 0. You will invariably find that modules contain seminar support sessions relating to coursework titles, valuable advice is provided at these sessions. Staff will endeavour to mark your assessments within 3 weeks of the deadline, and you will be expected to collect your work and read the feedback to help you improve for future assessments. How can staff help me? The teaching team will be pleased to offer you support and guidance throughout your studies. We ask that if you wish to see us that you email requesting an appointment or sign up for an appointment on the diaries we display on our office doors. We will show you where we are all located when you arrive in September. If we need to communicate with you we will use your COLLEGE email account, which will be issued when you arrive. It is vital that you check your college account regularly. You can arrange to have college emails forwarded to your other preferred accounts if you wish. Studying at university will be very different from school and college and we expect you to be independent learners and ‘read’ for your degree, so it will be your responsibility to contact us if you are struggling, if you need help or if there are circumstances that may be affecting your studies that we need to know about. What equipment will I need to bring to help me with my studies? It advisable to have the following stationary and equipment before you arrive: Pens Pads Folders Plastic wallets (A4) Scientific calculator Diary Alarm clock – to make sure you are where you need to be on time!!! USB stick You DO NOT need to bring laboratory coats or aprons. NU Student Welcome Pack 2013 9 01/08/2013
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