Computer Science Welcome to Stage 1
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September 2006 Computer Science Welcome to Stage 1 Janet Carter [email protected]. uk Sandra Shine [email protected]
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September 2006
Computer ScienceWelcome to Stage 1
Janet [email protected]
Sandra Shine [email protected]
September 2006
Degree Programmes
Stage 1, Direct Entry Stage 2 and Diploma students:
• CS: Computer Science• CSAI: CS with Artificial Intelligence• CSMS: CS and Management Science• WCo: Web Computing• CoBA: Computing and Business Admin• BCo: Business Computing
All with / without a year in Industry
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September 2006
CSCS
Cool Stuff in Computer Science
• Sessions:
Tuesday 1100 – 1200
Tuesday 1400 – 1500
• All in Multimedia Lab (SE107)
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Staff Student Liaison
Staff Student Liaison
• Introductory briefing session
– 3pm Friday
– SW101
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Modules and Credits
• Each year consists of 120 credits
• Material is taught in modules– 4 in Autumn term– 4 in Spring term
• Most modules are worth 15 credits (8x15=120)• Some modules are double (30 credits)
– You may have fewer than 8 modules– You will always have 4 modules per term
September 2006
Short-term / Diploma Students
• See your advisor to determine your modules
– Olaf Chitil
– Thursday 2pm
– S129
September 2006
Modules for CS1
Autumn term:
• CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming
• CO321 – Information Systems
• CO322 – Foundations of Computing I
• CB302 – Managers and Organisations
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Modules for CS1
Spring Term:
• CO324 – Computer Systems
• CO325 – Foundations of Computing II
• CO326 – Functional Programming
• CO520 – Further O-O Programming
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Modules for CS2
Autumn term:
• CO522 – Algorithms, Data Structures & Complexity
• CO523 – Fundamentals of Programming & Logic
• CO525 – Dynamic Web
• CO531 – Software Engineering Practice
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Modules for CS2
Spring Term:
Compulsory
• CO526 – Distributed Systems and Networks
• CO527 – Operating Systems and Architecture
• CO532 – Database Systems
Choose 1 from
• CO521 – Software Engineering Design & Validation
• CO528 – Introduction to Intelligent Systems
• CO535 – IT Consultancy Practice 1
• CO629 – Advanced Programming Techniques
• CO631 – Concurrency Design and Practice
September 2006
Modules for CSAI
Autumn term:
• CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming
• CO321 – Information Systems
• CO322 – Foundations of Computing I
• PL302 – Introduction to Philosophy
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Modules for CSAI
Spring Term:
• CO324 – Computer Systems
• CO325 – Foundations of Computing II
• CO326 – Functional Programming
• CO520 – Further O-O Programming
September 2006
Modules for WCo1
Autumn term:
• CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming
• CO321 – Information Systems
• EL331 – Introduction to Internet Technology
• CB302 – Managers and Organisations
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Modules for WCo1
Spring Term:
• CO324 – Computer Systems
• CO520 – Further O-O Programming
• EL333 – Mathematics for Multimedia
• EL336 – Interaction Design
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Modules for BCo1
Autumn term:
• CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming
• CO321 – Information Systems
• CO322 – Foundations of Computing I
• CB300 – People & Organisations (2)
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Modules for BCo1
Spring Term:
• CO324 – Computer Systems
• CO325 – Foundations of Computing II
• CO520 – Further O-O Programming
• CB300 – People & Organisations (2)
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Modules for CSMS1
Autumn term:
• CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming
• CO321 – Information Systems
• CO322 – Foundations of Computing I
• CB302 – Managers and Organisations
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Modules for CSMS1
Spring Term:
• CO324 – Computer Systems
• CO325 – Foundations of Computing II
• CO520 – Further O-O Programming
• CB586 – Techniques & Methods in Man Sci
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Modules for CoBA1
Autumn term:
• CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming
• CO321 – Information Systems
• CB300 – People & Organisations (2)
• CO357 – Computing for Bus & Accounting (o1)
OR
• EC305/6 – Maths for Economics & Business (o2)
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Modules for CoBA1
Spring Term:
• CO327 – Web Applications
• CO520 – Further O-O Programming
• CB300 – People & Organisations (2)
• AC303 – Quant Methods for Bus & Accounting (o1)
OR
• EC309 – Stats for Economics & Business (o2)
September 2006
CoBA students still to choose modules
A Akuche
J Buckley
MJ Goacher
LT Lawrenson
B McCarthy
S Minichiello
You must choose your optional modules before leaving this room
September 2006
“Studying at University”
• Wednesday next week (27th September)
• 4pm in GLT1
– Structure of course
– Project weeks
– Assessments
– Examinations
– Work issues
September 2006
Thursday Orientation Session
• A fun way to learn to find your way around
• Prizes will be awarded
• Begins 1000 in GLT1
– then
• Prizes awarded on Friday
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Friday 11:00 – 12:30 in GLT1
• A fun, stimulating and informative 90 minutes– Simon Ritter, Technology Evangelist at Sun
Microsystems– Innovative ways Java technology can be used
• A LEGO Mindstorms robot that plays blackjack
• Sun SPOTs
– The future of the internet • AJAX, Mashups, Web 2.0
• How Java and Sun technologies relate to this
September 2006
Business School talk
• Friday 4pm in KBS lecture theatre 1
• Only for students on the following degree programmes
– BCo
– CSMS
– CoBA
September 2006
Changes to orientation timetable
Thursday• 1030-1130 CSCS session cancelled• 1000-1100 treasure hunt moved from Friday
Friday• 1000-1100 treasure hunt moved to Thursday• 1100-1230 Sun talk
Library tours• Daily (Monday-Friday) 1000, 1130, 1400, 1530
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Computing Course Administration Office
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When do things start?
Week 1:
– All Lectures
– Drop-in practical sessions for CO320
– CO523 & PL302 classes
Week 2:
– All other Autumn classes
Group allocations will be posted on notice boards and course management system
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Locations (1)
EntranceEntrance
Gulbenkian
Registry
South-west (SW)
South wing (S) South-east (SE)
Room numbering
2 digits = downstairs (e.g. S11) 3 digits = upstairs (e.g. SW101)
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Locations (2)
Main CS Building
Registry
Course Admin Office
Notice boards
Pigeon holes
Octagon Entrance
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Locations (3)
Gulbenkian Octagon
Entrance
Cornwallis Quad
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Locations (3)
Gulbenkian Octagon
Entrance
How to reach CNWSem xx Seminar rooms
Seminar rooms
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Locations (3)
OctagonGulbenkian
Entrance
How to reach SW xx offices
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Health & Safety for Computing Students
Computing Laboratory
University of Kent
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Fire Safety
Fire alarm within the Computing Laboratory is a loud bell that
– sounds continuously if fire is nearby
– sounds intermittently if fire is elsewhere in building
September 2006
On hearing a fire alarm
• Close windows
• Leave building by nearest exit
– Close doors behind you
– Don’t use the lift
• Assemble in front of Rutherford College
• Don’t re-enter building until authorised
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Wheelchair users
• There is a clearly signposted "Safe Area" in the upper Octagon where you may safely stay if there is a fire elsewhere in the building.
• Nearby there is Help Point (an intercom) connected directly to Campus Watch that allows you to notify them of your presence. They will then pass this information on the the fire service who will arrange for your safe evacuation.
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If you discover a fire . . .
• First, set off alarm (by breaking “glass” of a call point)
• Then phone 3333 to give details of location
• Finally, you can tackle the fire, but only if it is safe for you to do so
– Personal safety (not property) is paramount!
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Fire Extinguishers
• All fire extinguishers have a red body, with words indicating their type
• Types include
Water Foam
Powder Carbon dioxide
• Do not use “wet” extinguishers (i.e., Water or Foam) on electrical equipment
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Accidents
• Can phone for an ambulance on 3333
• Five qualified first-aid people in the building
– Contactable via Reception
• First-aid kit available from Reception
• All accidents (even minor ones!) must be reported straightaway
– Use green form (from Reception)
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Work-related ill health
• RSI (repetitive stress injury, from use of keyboard) is common
• Contact Reception for advice if you have any problems. Don’t delay!
No smoking policy• No smoking is allowed anywhere within
Computing Laboratory building
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Finally . . .
• Comprehensive advice on all aspects of health & safety is available via the web at
http://www.kent.ac.uk/safety
Any problems/concerns:
• Pass them on to your student Year Rep
• Tell Reception about them
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September 2006
Freshers’ Reception 4:15pm Today
You are all invited to a drinks reception to meet staff and other students
4:15pm today Cornwallis Quad
