University of Strathclyde Calendar 2007-08 Part 1 Staff Lists and General Regulations ISBN 1 85098 590 2 ISSN 0305-3180 © University of Strathclyde 2007 The University of Strathclyde is a registered trademark Printed by Bell and Bain Ltd, Glasgow The Calendar is published in four parts: Part 1 contains the University Charter, Statutes and Ordinances, together with staff lists, 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 masters degrees of the five Faculties and elective classes for students registered in the first year with effect from session 2003-04. 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 16 August 2007. 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 Calendar The University of Strathclyde Calendar is published annually in September, price £15 exclusive of packing. Copies are available from the Editor of the University Calendar, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 548 4967). Annual Report The University Review is available free of charge from The Publications Officer, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 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, Glasgow G1 1QE (Telephone 0141 548 2762) Postgraduate Prospectus: The Registry, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 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 Law School; 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, Glasgow G1 1QE (Telephone 0141 548 2132/2735). Contents Staff Lists Officers of the University 8 Officers of the University 9 Faculty of Science 10 Faculty of Engineering 19 Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences 28 Strathclyde Business School 34 Faculty of Education 42 University Academic Units 49 Emeritus Professors 50 University Services 53 Staff in Administration 58 The General Convocation 66 The Court: Membership 72 The Court: Standing Committees 73 The Senate 74 The Senate: Standing Committees 76 University Charter 77 The Schedule 84 Statutes 84 I Definitions 84 II Members of the University 84 III The Chancellor 85 IV The Principal 85 V The Vice-Principal and Pro-Vice Principal 85 VI Deputy Principal 86 VII Appointment of Academic Staff 86 VIII The Secretary 86 IX The Librarian 86 X Other Staff 86 XI The Auditors 86 XII The General Convocation 87 XIII The Court 90 XIV The Senate 93 XV The Schools of Study and the Boards of Study 95 XVI The Deans of the Schools of Study 96 XVII Honorary Degrees 96 XVIII Congregations 96 XIX Academic Congress 96 XX Periods of Study Before Graduation 97 XXI Ordinances 97 XXII Removal of Certain Officers and Members 97 XXIII Academic Staff 98 XXIV Retirement of Members of Staff 111 XXV Service of Notices and Documents 111 XXVI Acts During Vacancies 111 Ordinances 112 1 Student Membership of the University 112 2 Faculties and Schools 112 3 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates 112 4 Higher Degrees 115 5 Award of Degrees, Diplomas, etc 115 6 Examiners and Examinations 116 7 University and Faculty Academic Officers 117 8 Emeritus, Visiting and Honorary Professorships and Promotions to Professorships 117 9 The Students Association 118 10 Joint Committees of Court and Senate 119 11 Notice of Meetings 119 12 Student Discipline 119 13 The Academic Year 120 14 Graduates and Former Students Association 120 15 Elections to Senate 120 16 Appointment of Academic and Related Staff 122 17 Staff Discipline 123 18 Staff Grievances 127 Regulations 130 1 Constitutional Regulations 130 1.1 University Management Committee 130 1.2 Committees of Court 130 1.4 Faculties, Boards of Study and Departments 134 1.5 Committees of Senate 136 1.6 Regulations for Committees of Senate 140 1.7 Constitution of Boards of Study 142 1.8 Constitution of Joint Boards of Study 145 1.10 Constitution and Procedure of Boards of Examiners for First Degrees 147 1.11 Regulations for Summoning Adjourned Meetings 151 1.12 Use of the Seal 151 1.13 Heads of Departments 152 1.14 Departmental Committees 153 1.16 Regulations for the Appointment (other than under Statutes IV and VIII) of Administrative Staff 154 1.17 Election under Statute XIII of Non-Teaching Staff to Membership of the University Court154 2 Requirements for Entrance to Undergraduate Courses 157 3 Library Regulations 158 4 Examination Regulations for All Instructional Courses 166 5 Regulations for Student Discipline 170 6 Miscellaneous Regulations 180 6.1 Residence Regulations 180 6.2 Regulations Governing Non Graduating Students 180 6.3 Regulations Governing Academic Dress 180 6.4 Regulations Governing Registration for Student Membership of the University and General Regulations Affecting Student Membership 184 General Regulations 185 6.5 Statement of Health and Safety Policy 185 6.7 Access to University Premises - John Anderson Campus 216 6.9 Data Protection Act 220 6.10 Regulations Governing the Hearing of Student Appeals by the Appeals Committee of Senate 221 6.11 Regulations Governing Use of Computing Facilities and Resources 222 6.12 Regulations Governing Complaints from Students 231 6.13 Copyright 231 7 Fees 231 7.1 Payment of Fees 231 7.2 Tuition Fees 231 Members of Staff 242 7.9 Residence Fees 244 8 Awards 247 8.1 Postgraduate Studentships Funded by the University 247 8.2 Undergraduate Scholarships Funded by the University 251 8.3 Studentships 253 8.4 Travel Awards 261 8.5 Prizes and Minor Awards 264 APPENDIX 304 THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE 304 Significant Dates 308 Armorial Bearings 310 Mace 311 University Chairs 312 Honorary Graduates 332 Staff Lists Officers of the University Chancellor 1998 The Rt. Hon the Lord Hope of Craighead BA LLB LLD Principal and Vice-Chancellor 2001 Professor Andrew Hamnett DL MA DPhil Hon DSc CChem FRSC FRSE Convener of The Court 2002 Mr A S Hunter DL CA Vice-Principal 2006 Professor James Love BA MSc PhD Pro Vice-Principal 2007 Professor Kenneth Miller LLB LLM PhD Deputy Principals 2004 Professor Rae Condie BSc BA MSc MA PhD 2004 Professor Allister I Ferguson BSc MA PhD CPhys FInstP FRSE FIEEE FOSA 2006 Professor Jim McDonald FRSE FIET FInstP FRSA 2006 Mrs Anne Hughes DCE ITQ SQN MPhil Secretary to the University 1990 Dr Peter W A West OBE DL MA DUniv DPhil Librarian and Head of Information Resources Directorate 1998 Professor Derek Law MA DUniv FCLIP FKC FRSE 8 Staff Lists Officers of the University Chancellor 1999 The Rt. Hon the Lord Hope of Craighead BA LLB LLD Principal and Vice-Chancellor 2001 Professor Andrew Hamnett DL MA DPhil Hon DSc CChem FRSC FRSE Convener of The Court 2007 Mr J Fraser Livingston FRICS Vice-Principal 2006 Professor James Love BA MSc PhD Pro Vice-Principal 2007 Professor Kenneth Miller LLB LLM PhD Deputy Principals 2004 Professor Rae Condie BSc BA MSc MA PhD 2004 Professor Allister I Ferguson BSc MA PhD CPhys FInstP FRSE FIEEE FOSA 2006 Professor Jim McDonald FRSE FIET FInstP FRSA 2006 Mrs Anne Hughes DCE ITQ SQN MPhil Secretary to the University 1991 Dr Peter W A West OBE DL MA DUniv DPhil Librarian and Head of Information Resources Directorate 1998 Professor Derek Law MA DUniv FCLIP FKC FRSE 9 Staff in Academic Departments Faculty of Science Dean Professor Brian L Furman (2002-08) Vice-Dean (Resources) Professor Iain S Hunter (2002-08) Vice-Dean (Academic) Dr Des McGhee (2005-08) Vice-Dean (Research) Professor Kathleen Kane (2007-10) Associate Dean (Research) Professor Peter J Halling