BSc Hons Business Information Systems

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BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

• Level 2 Induction

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This years modules

• BSNIS2002 Business Systems Modelling
• Alex Watt
• BSNIS2007 Database Design Development
• Terry Murray
• MGTBM2094 Business Operations Management
• Alex Douglas

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This years modules (2)

• MGTPD2002 Prep for Work (S1)
• BSNIS2006 E-Business Development (S1)
• Francis Muir
• BUSST2004 BIS Telecommunications (S2)
• Bill Davies
• BSNST2010 I.S. Issues Analysis (S2)
• Phil Kelly

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Student progression

• Students must have 120 level 1 and 120 level 2
  credits before going on to placement.
• Students trailing level 1 modules must be
  passed by the end of this year.
• Students who fail any level 2 modules must pass
  them at referral time.

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Directed Learning Week

• This is not a holiday and tutors may set you work
  to do during this time.
• 19 Oct 08 week 6 (Semester 1)
• 15 Feb 09 week 23 (Semester 2)

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Sources of help

• Module problems module tutor
• General problems me
• Other sources of help look at CWIS, go to the
  Campus Centre who will book appointments for you.

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Module registration

• Trailing level 1 modules make sure you are
  registered on modules.
• There are NO options at level 2.

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Communication

• E-mail
• Make sure you monitor your e-mail every day.
• Dont let your e-mail box become full.
• Rules for writing e-mail.
• Other communication channels
• Make sure you monitor Blackboard every day.
• Group / timetable information http//www.staff.liv
  jm.ac.uk/bsnfmuir/
• Cohort meetings

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Group work

• Importance
• Problems
• Solve problems within the group.
• Notify the module tutor early on if you cant
  solve the problems.
• Keep records of attendance at meetings and
  e-mails sent I will expect evidence.

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Active participation

• Attend.
• Keep up to date.
• Read and study in own time.
• Manage your time.
• Level 2 marks count for 1/3 of the total.
• You must pass all level 1 and level 2 modules
  before proceeding on placement.

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Passing the year

• Pass mark is 40.
• Classification
• Over 70 1st
• 60-69 2.1
• 50-59 2.2
• 40-49 3rd
• Compensation
• Receive between 30 and 40 in up to two modules
  with overall average of 45.

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Notification

• Programme Assessment Board (PAB)
• July ? Notification of marks by post.
• Make sure address is correct.
• Referrals
• Complete by early-August
• Maximum mark 40
• Deferrals
• Less than 40 with valid PMC.

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Late submission of work

• Five day extension
• See module tutor.
• Requires documentary evidence.
• Serious problems affecting work
• Complete PMC form from general office.
• Requires documentary evidence.
• Considered by PMC committee may be rejected.
• Make sure I know about it.

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Medical condition (e.g. dyslexia)

• Only affects examinations not coursework.
• Ensure you notify the exam office to receive exam
  extensions.
• Go to student services for advice and help.
• Notify me.

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Academic impropriety

• Plagiarism
• Copying text without acknowledgement.
• You will be expelled from the route and you will
  not be allowed to undertake study at JMU.