Universityof Strathclyde Calendar 2009-10

Universityof Strathclyde Calendar 2009-10

Part 1

General Regulations

ISBN1 85098 590 2

ISSN0305-3180

The University of Strathclyde is a registered trademark

The Calendar is published on-line in four parts:

Part 1 contains the University Charter, Statutes and Ordinances, together with Regulations 1-7 and an Appendix (History of the University, Armorial Bearings, University Chairs and Honorary Graduates).

Part 2 contains Regulations 15-17 covering the course regulations for undergraduate and integrated master’s degrees of the five Faculties and elective classes.

Part 3 contains Regulations 19-30 covering the postgraduate, continuing education, sub-degree courses and prize regulations of the five Faculties.

This edition of the Calendar is as far as possible up to date and accurate at 15 August 2009.

Changes and restrictions are made from time to time and the University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw courses and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations, as it may deem necessary and desirable. Changes are published by incorporation in the next edition of the University Calendar.

Any queries about the contents of the University Calendar should be directed to the Editor of the University Calendar, Secretariat, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 548 4967).

Official Publications

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The University Review is available free of charge from The Publications Officer, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, GlasgowG1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 552 4400).

Prospectus

Detailed information with regard to matters not fully dealt with in this Calendar is given in the University Prospectus which are available free of charge from the following:

Undergraduate Prospectus: Schools and Colleges Liaison Service, University of Strathclyde, 50 George Street, GlasgowG1 1QE (Telephone 0141 548 2762)

Postgraduate Prospectus: The Registry, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, GlasgowG1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 552 4400)

Lifelong Learning Programme

The University’s Centre for Lifelong Learning provides lifelong learning opportunities through part-time study via a variety of programmes including:

Extension Programme: open entry evening classes and Saturday morning language classes

Continuing Professional Development: classes to help professional employees cope with changing aspects of technology and legislation

Learning in Later Life Programme: daytime classes for older adults

Access to Degree Courses: the Pre-Entry Certificate for the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences and the LawSchool; Pathfinder classes, to prepare students for the Pre-Entry Certificate course; Inreach classes for senior pupils in schools to encourage progression to University study

Part-time Credit Accumulation Programmes for Continuing Personal Education: including evening, daytime and Saturday morning classes in languages, cultural studies, information technology and applied arts, selected from the Extension Programme and the Learning in Later Life Programme

Town and Gown Lectures: a programme of evening lectures of interest to the general public.

For further information contact The Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Strathclyde, 40 George Street, GlasgowG1 1QE (Telephone 0141 548 2132/2735).

Contents

The General Convocation

The Court: Membership

The Court: Standing Committees

The Senate: Standing Committees

University Charter

The Schedule

Statutes

IDefinitions

II Members of the University

III The Chancellor

IV The Principal

VThe Vice-Principal and Pro-Vice Principal

VIDeputy Principal

VIIAppointment of Academic Staff

VIIIThe Secretary

IXThe Librarian

X Other Staff

XIThe Auditors

XIIThe General Convocation

XIIIThe Court

XIVThe Senate

XVThe Faculties and the Boards of Study

XVIThe Deans of the Faculties

XVIIHonorary Degrees

XVIII Congregations

XIXAcademic Congress

XXPeriods of Study Before Graduation

XXIOrdinances

XXIIRemoval of Certain Officers and Members

XXIIIAcademic Staff

XXIV Retirement of Members of Staff

XXVService of Notices and Documents

XXVI Acts During Vacancies

Ordinances

1 Student Membership of the University

2 Faculties and Schools

3 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

4 Higher Degrees

5 Award of Degrees, Diplomas, etc

6 Examiners and Examinations

7 University and Faculty Academic Officers

8Emeritus, Visiting and Honorary Professorships and Promotions to Professorships

9 The Students Association

10 Joint Committees of Court and Senate

11 Notice of Meetings

12 Student Discipline

13 The Academic Year

14 Graduates and Former Students Association

15 Elections to Senate

16 Appointment of Staff

17 Staff Discipline

18Staff Grievances

Regulations

1Constitutional Regulations

1.1Executive Team

1.2 Committees of Court

1.4 Faculties, Boards of Study and Departments

1.5Committees of Senate

1.6Regulations for Committees of Senate

1.7Constitution of Boards of Study

1.8Constitution of Joint Boards of Study

1.10Constitution and Procedure of Boards of Examiners for First Degrees

1.11Regulations for Summoning Adjourned Meetings

1.12Use of the Seal

1.13Heads of Departments

1.14Departmental Committees

1.16Regulations for the Appointment (other than under Statutes IV and VIII) of Administrative Staff

1.17Election under Statute XIII of Non-Teaching Staff to Membership of the University Court

2Requirements for Entrance to Undergraduate Courses

3Library Regulations

4Examination Regulations for All Instructional Courses

5Regulations for Student Discipline

6Miscellaneous Regulations

6.1Residence Regulations

6.2Regulations Governing Non Graduating Students

6.3Regulations Governing Academic Dress

6.4Regulations Governing Registration for Student Membership of the University and General Regulations Affecting Student Membership

General Regulations

6.5Statement of Health and Safety Policy

6.7Access to University Premises - John Anderson Campus

6.9Data Protection Act

6.10Regulations Governing the Hearing of Student Appeals by the Appeals Committee of Senate

6.11Regulations Governing Use of Computing Facilities and Resources

6.12Regulations Governing Complaints from Students

6.13Copyright

7Fees

7.1Payment of Fees

7.2Tuition Fees

Members of Staff

7.9Residence Fees

APPENDIX

THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Significant Dates

Armorial Bearings

Mace

University Chairs

Honorary Graduates

The General Convocation

This list is based on information available in August 2008

1.OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

(a)The Chancellor

The Rt Hon the Lord Hope of Craighead, BA, MA, LLB, PC, HonLLD, FRSE

(b)The Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Professor Andrew Hamnett, DL MA DPhil Hon DSc CChem FRSC FRSE

(c)The Vice-Principal

Professor K Miller, LLB, LLM, PhD

(d)The Pro Vice-Principal

(e)The Deans

Professor J Bourne

Professor C Grant, BSc, PhD, CEng, FIChemE, FRSA

Professor S Hart, BA, PhD

Professor I Hunter, BSc PhD

Professor N Hutton, MA, PhD

2.LIFE MEMBERS

(a)Members of the Council of the Royal College of Science and Technology, Glasgow, on the date on which the Charter became of force and effect

L J Griffiths, BSc, PhD, AInstP

(b)The Benefactors of the University named by the Court

3.EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

(a)The Lord Lieutenants of -the City of Glasgow

the Districts of Dumbarton, Clydebank,

Milngavie, Strathkelvin, and

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth

the Districts of North and South

Lanarkshire

the Districts of Eastwood, Renfrew and

Inverclyde

the Districts of Stirling and Falkirk

The Rt Hon The Lord Provost of Glasgow Mr Robert Winter

Gilbert K Cox, MBE, JP

Guy W N H Clark Esq, FSI, JP

(b)The Sheriff Principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin

Mr James A Taylor

(c)The Minister of the Cathedral, Glasgow

Reverend Dr L Whitley

(d)The Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow Council

The Rt Hon The Lord Provost of Glasgow Mr Robert Winter

(e)The Honorary President of the Students Association of the University

Mr M Strachan, BA

(f)Members of Court not already members of the General Convocation by virtue of the foregoing provisions

Mr N Campbell

Mr R J Cleland, BA

Mr R Crawford, LLB, CA

Mr D Dunbar

Mr J Fergus, BA

Mr P Goldfinch, MA, MSc, CEng, CMath, MBCS, FSAScot

Mr D M Gray, FRSA

Dr D Grierson, BSc, BArch, PhD

Dr P T Hughes, OBE, DUniv, FREng, FIMMM, FCMI

Mr R J A Hunter

Mr J F Livingston, FRICS, FSVA

Bailie G Matheson

Ms F McMenamin, QC

Mr T J Monaghan, CIPFA

Ms K Morrison, BA

Professor A Paterson, LLB, DPhil, FRSE, FRSA

Mr M Ross, BA, MEd

Dr C Tedford

Dr C Vance, MSc, PhD, MBA

Ms L Whiteford

Mr M Wishart, BSc(Econ), FCIBS,

Dr G R Wilson, CB, MA, FRSE, DUniv

(g)The Member of the Commons House of Parliament for the Parliamentary Division of Glasgow in which the principal part of the University is situated

Mohammad Sarwar MP (Glasgow Central)

(h)The Member of the Scottish Parliament for the constituency in which the principal part of the University is situated

Pauline McNeill MSP (Glasgow Kelvin)

(i)Leader of the Glasgow City Council

Steven Purcell

(j)The Director with responsibility for Education of the Councils of

GlasgowCity-Ms Margaret Doran

North Lanarkshire-Ms Christine Pollok

South Lanarkshire-Mr Ken Arthur

East Dunbartonshire-Mr David Anderson

West Dunbartonshire-Mr Ian McMurdo

Inverclyde-Mr Ian Fraser

East Renfrewshire-Mr John Wilson

Renfrewshire-Mr John Rooney

Argyll and Bute-Mr Douglas Hendry

East Ayrshire-Mr Graham Short

North Ayrshire-Mr John Travers

South Ayrshire-Mr Michael McCabe

4.REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS

[Note : The information in brackets consists of the date of expiry of the period of office and the term of office in years]

The Members of the Academic Advisory Committee appointed by the Lords of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council at the date of its Dissolution (3 November 1967)

(a)Three other persons appointed by the Lords of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council

Mr D Corner(28/09/10-5)

Mrs L McTavish(28/09/10-5)

(b)Six persons elected from their own number by the Graduates and Former Students Association of the University

Dr M Amer, BEng (Hons), PhD, PGDE, CEng, CMIL(31/7/08–3)

Mr D Benouari(31/7/09-3)

Dr R M Harley, BSc, PGDip, PhD(31/7/08-3)

Mr G Kennedy(31/7/10-3)

Dr C Tedford(31/7/10-3)

Mr J White(31/7/09-3)

(c)Six Members of the Staff of the University appointed by the Senate of whom not less than two shall be members of the Senate by virtue of election

Vacancy

Dr S Tagg, BSc, PhD(31/7/09-3)

Vacancy

(d)One person appointed by the Court of the University of St Andrews

Professor Charles Nolan(31/7/09-3)

One person appointed by the Court of the University of Glasgow

Professor Andrea Nolan(31/7/09-3)

One person appointed by the Court of the University of Aberdeen

Miss Anne Harper(31/7/09-3)

One person appointed by the Court of the University of Edinburgh

Professor Tom Devine(31/12/09-3)

(e)Three Members of the Students Association of the University elected by the Students Representative Council of the Association

The President of the Council of the Students Association

Mr Neil Campbell(30/6/09-3)

The Past President of the Council of the Students Association

Mr Gurjit Singh(30/6/09-3)

The President of the Sports Union

Mr Campbell Steel(30/6/09-3)

(f)One Representative of each of such Research Institutes, Learned or Professional Societies as determined by the Court but so that the total of such persons shall not exceed ten

The Law Society of Scotland

Mr Philip Dry(31/12/08-3)

The RoyalCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Dr H Gray(31/05/09-3)

The Royal Society

Vacancy

The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Professor Emeritus H C S Wood CBE, BSc, PhD, DUniv,

LLD, CChem, FRSC, FScotvec, FRSE(31/12/09-3)

Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

Mr Angus G Kerr(31/12/08-3)

Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Robert T Beaty, FREng(28/02/10-3)

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland

Dr A S Hunter, DL, CA, DUniv

Royal Aeronautical Society

(g)One Person Appointed by the Trades House of Glasgow

Mr A L Doig(31/12/09-3)

One Person Appointed by the Merchants House of Glasgow

Mr D R Campbell, CBE(30/04/10-3)

(h)Representatives of such Educational Institutions In Scotland as determined by the Court but so that the total of such Representatives shall not exceed five

University of Dundee

Professor C Whatley, BA PhD(30/06-08-3)

Heriot-WattUniversity

Professor Ian May, BEng, MSc, PhD, CEng, FICE, FIStructE(31/12/08-3)

University of Stirling

Dr J Bradley(31/12/07-3)

GlasgowCaledonianUniversity

Professor Kevan Gartland(30/04/10-3)

University of West of Scotland

Professor Robert T Beaty, FREng(31/12/08-3)

CentralCollege

Mr Paul Little(31/03/11-3)

(i)Heads of Schools, not exceeding four in all, as may be appointed by the Court

Mr Kenneth Cunningham, CBE, BEd, MEd(Hons), FRSA

HillheadHigh School(28/02/09-3)

Dr P W Thomson, JordanhillSchool(31/12/09-3)

Dr Kenneth Greig, Hutchesons’ Grammar School(31/12/08-3)

Mrs Morag Towndrow, MA (Hons), MEd (28/02/09-3)

BarrheadHigh School

(j)One Representative of each of such Associations and other Organisations in Scotland as determined by the Court so that the total of such Representatives shall not exceed six

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Mr D B Wilson(31/12/08-3)

The Scottish Council Development and Industry

Mr Alan Wilson(31/12/09-3)

Scottish Trades Union Congress

Mr Grahame Smith(31/12/09-3)

Confederation of British Industry

Mr Gerald F Belton, OBE(31/12/08-3)

Scottish Enterprise

Mr Jack Perry(31/03/10-3)

5.OTHER PERSONS

(a)Such other persons, not exceeding six in all, as may be co-opted by the Convocation

Ms Elspeth Attwool, MEP(Convocation 2010-3)

Mrs Elizabeth Cameron, former Lord Provost of Glasgow (Convocation 2010-3)

Ms Neena Mahal, Diversity Consultant(Convocation 2010-3)

Ms I Rankin, President of the Learning in Later Life

Students Association(Convocation 2010-3)

(b)Such other persons, not exceeding six in all, as may be co-opted by the Court

Emeritus Professor Tom Bone, CBE, MA, MEd, PhD, FCCEA, FRSGS

(31/12/10-3)

Dr Janet Brown, Scottish Qualifications Authority(31/03/10-3)

Professor T Wilson, OBE, Principal,

GlasgowMetropolitanCollege(30/04/11-3)

Professor Karen Vousden, Director, Beatson Institute for

Cancer Research(31/05/08-3)

Ms M McGarry, Senior Director, Knowledge Transfer,

Scottish Enterprise(31/03/10-3)

The Court: Membership

This list is based on information available in November 2009.

Ex Officio

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Principal – Professor K Miller (to 2010)

Local Government

Councillor J Findlay

Convocation

Mr J Fergus (to 2012)

Mr J F Livingston (to 2013) (Convener)

Mr M Wishart (to 2013)

Dr G Wilson (to 2011)

Senate

Dr D Grierson (to 2010)

Professor R Kalin (to 2011)

Dr J McInnes (to 2011)

Professor M Poustie (to 2010)

Dr C Prior (to 2012)

Dr S Tagg (to 2012)

Graduates Association

Dr C Tedford (to 2010)

Honorary President of the Students’ Association

Mr L McMonagle (ex officio) (to 2010)

President of the Students’ Association

Mr P Whyte (to 2010)

Co-opted by Court

Mr R J Cleland (to 2012)

Mr R Crawford (to 2011)

Mr D Dunbar (to 2011)

Mr D Gray (to 2011)

Dr P Hughes (to 2012)

Mr R J A Hunter (to 2012)

Ms M McGarry (to 2012)

Mr T J Monaghan (to 2010)

Vacancy

Non-Teaching Staff

Mr N Sturrock (to 2012)

Ms L Whiteford (to 2010)

The Court: Standing Committees

The Court has the following Standing Committees:

Audit Committee

Staff Committee

Estates Strategy Committee

MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE 2009-2010

As at 1 August 2009

STATUTE XIV - THE SENATE

The Senate shall consist of the following:

(i)The Principal, the Vice-Principal and the Deputy Principals

(ii)The Deans of the Faculties

(iii)The Librarian

(iv)The Heads of the academic departments as may be determined by the Court on the recommendation of Senate (currently 36 departments/units)

(v)52 elected members including at least 5 members from each Faculty

(vi)Such other (co-opted) members not exceeding ten in all as may be determined by the Court on the recommendation of Senate.

ThePrincipal

Dr Andrew AgapiouArchitecture

Professor Val BeltonManagement

Professor David BirchPhysics

Mr Peter BoothCivil Engineering

Professor Gill BourneDean of Education

Dr Stephen ButlerPsychology

Professor Sara CarterHunter Centre for Entrepreneurship

Mr Roy ChapmanElectronic and Electrical Engineering

Dr Graham ConnellyEducational and Professional Studies

Professor Bernard ConwayBioengineering Unit

Professor Graham CoombsStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy

and Biomedical Sciences

Professor Jonathan CorneyDMEM

Dr Adrian W CrossPhysics

Professor Julia DarbyEconomics

Dr Penny DaviesMathematics

Professor Martin DawsonInstitute of Photonics

Mr John De CeccoCurricular Studies

Mr Brian DicksonChemical and Process Engineering

Dr Catherine EschleGovernment

Professor Joe FarrellModern Languages

Professor Allister FergusonDeputy Principal

Dr Valerie FerroStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy

and Biomedical Sciences

Professor Richard FinlayHistory

Professor John FinchMarketing

Professor Maria FoxComputer and Information Sciences

Dr David GoldieEnglish Studies

Professor Colin D GrantDean of Engineering

Dr Mike GrantArchitecture

Mr Brian GreenCreative and Aesthetic Studies and

Sport, Culture and the Arts

Dr Ann GrieveEducational and Professional Studies

Dr David GriersonArchitecture

Dr David HarleElectronic & Electrical Engineering

Mrs Lesley HartCentre for Lifelong Learning

Professor Susan HartDean, StrathclydeBusinessSchool

Dr Mark HeslopChemical Engineering

Dr Allan HewittCreative and Aesthetic Studies and

Sport, Culture and the Arts

Ms Anne HughesDeputy Principal

Dr Neil HuntPhysics

Professor Iain HunterDean of Science

Professor Chris HuxhamManagement

Professor Atilla IncecikNAME

Professor Walter JohnstoneElectronic & Electrical Engineering

Professor David JudgeGovernment

Professor Robert KalinCivil Engineering

Professor Andy KendrickGlasgowSchool of Social Work

Professor William KerrPure and Applied Chemistry

Professor Ray LandCentre for Academic Practice and

Learning Enhancement

Dr Nigel LangfordPhysics

Mrs Joyce LindsayChildhood and Primary Studies

Professor David LittlejohnPure & Applied Chemistry

Dr John McInnesComputer & Information Sciences

Dr Paul McKennaPhysics

Dr Andrew McLarenMechanical Engineering

Professor James McNallyCurricular Studies

Dr Donald MacKenzieMechanical Engineering

Professor Andrew MarshallAccounting and Finance

Professor Stephen MarshallEEE

Professor Colin MasonHunter Centre for Entrepreneurship

Professor Kenny MillerVice-Principal

Dr Rowena MurrayEducational and Professional Studies

Dr David NashMechanical Engineering

Dr Niamh Nic DaeidPure and Applied Chemistry

Dr Dennis NicksonHuman Resource Management

Professor David NicolCentre for Academic Practice and

Learning Enhancement

Dr Kevin O’GormanManagement

Professor M PacioneGeography and Sociology

Professor Stephen PadgettGovernment

Professor Alan PatersonLawSchool

Professor Mark PoustieLawSchool

Dr Chris PriorStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy

and Biomedical Sciences

Dr Philip RichesBioengineering

Dr Robert RogersonGeography & Sociology

Mr Clive RowlandsEducational and Professional Studies

Dr Carl SchaschkeChemical Engineering

Mrs Sandra SextonNCTEPO

Mr Mark SheridanFoE (Dept title tbc)

Dr Julia SmithAccounting and Finance

Dr Miranda StewartModern Languages

Professor Kim SwalesEconomics

Dr Stephen TaggMarketing

Dr Rothwelle TateStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy

and Biomedical Sciences

Mr James TaylorLawSchool

Professor Jimmie ThomsonPsychology

Professor Lesley Walls Management Science

Dr Debbie WillisonPure and Applied Chemistry

Professor Alan WilsonMarketing

Professor Stephen WilsonMathematics and Statistics

Professor Ian WootonEconomics

Mrs Louise YoungStrathclyde Innovations In Drug

Research

Vacancy

The Senate: Standing Committees

Academic Policy Committee

Ceremonials and Honorary Degrees Committee

Higher Doctorates Committee

Knowledge Transfer Group

Ordinances and Regulations Committee

Quality Monitoring Committee

Research and Knowledge Transfer Strategy Committee

Research Enhancement Group

Senate Appeals Committee

Senate Discipline Committee

Senate-Student Committee

Student Experience Committee

University Charter

ELIZABETH THE SECOND by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Our other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith: to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting!

WHEREAS an humble Petition has been presented unto Us by The Royal College of Science and Technology, Glasgow, praying that We should constitute and found a University within Our City of Glasgow for the advancement of knowledge, the diffusion and extension of arts, sciences and learning, the provision of liberal, professional, scientific and technological education and for the furtherance of the objects for which the said Royal College of Science and Technology was constituted under a scheme prepared by Our Secretary of State for Scotland and which was approved by Order in Council dated the thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and sixty-two and to grant a Charter with such provisions in that behalf as shall seem to Us right and suitable:

AND WHEREAS We have taken the said Petition into Our Royal Consideration and are minded to accede thereto:

NOW THEREFORE KNOW YE that We by virtue of Our Prerogative Royal and of Our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion have willed and ordained and by these Presents do for Us, Our Heirs and Successors will and ordain as follows:

1The members for the time being of the General Convocation, the Court, the Senate, the Academic Advisory Committee (while that Committee exists) and the Faculties of the University, the Graduates of the University, the Graduate and the Undergraduate students of the University, the Chancellor, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Principal and all others who shall pursuant to this Our Charter and the Statutes of the University for the time being be Members of the University are hereby constituted and from henceforth for ever shall be one body politic and corporate with perpetual succession and Common Seal by the name and style of 'The University of Strathclyde' (hereinafter called 'the University').