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Welcome to ITApplications
WELCOME!!! ITApps Induction – January 2011 start
Ian Harrison: ITApps Programme DirectorRoom: 270, email: [email protected]
ITApps: www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/ First module usually: Introduction to Web
Authoring using XHTML and CSS or Introduction to Database Technology (using MySQL).
Getting Started in the PC labs
IT Services provide username and password.
Log-in to PC workstations using your ITS Username + Password Password = ITS Password in ITS labsPassword = G3orgeB1rkbeck in DCS labs
Once logged on open Mozilla Filefox and enter the URL: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/~ian/induction/
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Health & Safety in PC labs
Fire alarm/drill – check out instructions for exit and assembly
Birkbeck has a strict No Smoking policy
Strictly NO Visitors Report suspicious
people to Main Reception:020-7631-6031
Dial 555 for EMERGENCY ASSISTANCEBBK Security:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ef/ourservices/security.shtml
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The ITApps Programme
IT Applications Programme: comprises a series of skills based, professional
development courses/modules (each module = 15 credit points at NQF level 4/5)
http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/Current Awards:
Certificate of Continuing Education in IT Applications or Web Design (4 modules), normally complete as part of:
Certificate of Higher Education in Information Technology or Web Design Technologies (8 modules)
Short Courses (certificate of completion)
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ITApps Modules
Introduction to Web Authoring using XHTML & CSS Web Authoring using Dreamweaver Developing Multimedia Assets using Fireworks and Flash Multimedia Web Programming using Flash and ActionScript E-Commerce Applications JavaScript XML Fundamentals of Information Technology Introduction to Database Design (MySQL) Business Planning using Spreadsheets Web Programming using PHP Building Web Applications using MySQL and PHP ITApps Project
http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/modules.html
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ITApps Fees
£375/£475 per module (higher fee applies if you already have a degree or equivalent qualification or are studying the module as a short course)
Certificate(s) of Continuing EducationSuccessful completion of 4 modules
Certificate(s) of Higher EducationSuccessful completion of CertCE + 4 moduleshttp://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/
Awards are made in the November following the year of completion, eg. award for 2010/11 will be confirmed in November 2011.
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Foundation Degree in IT
FdSc IT Programme: undergraduate degree which takes 2 years and 2
terms to complete by part-time study. designed to equip students with the practical and
transferable skills required by today's employers. provides the necessary academic and theoretical
knowledge to allow students to continue into the final two years of BSc in Information Systems and Computing.
FdSc IT Y1 shares some core modules with ITApps ITApps students can apply to transfer to Y2 of the
FdSc IT after successfully completing 4 moduleshttp://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/courses/fdit/
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FD in Web Technologies
FdSc Web Technologies: undergraduate degree which takes 2 years and 2
terms to complete by part-time aims to develop the knowledge, technical and
transferable skills needed by those working, or seeking to work in areas related to the Web, new media and the Internet.
covers: web design and development, database design and development, programming, information systems and computer systems.
ITApps students can apply to transfer to the FdSc WDT after successfully completing 4+ ITApps modules
http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/courses/fdwt/
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The ITApps/Fd Teams
ITApps/Fd Teams: Programme Administrators: Stacey Hine (ITApps), Leila
Darwish (FdIT) and Tara Orlanes-Angelopoulou (FdWT) Programme Director (ITApps): Ian Harrison (Rm 270)
email: [email protected] Programme Director (FdIT): Jenny Pedler Programme Director (FdWT): Gordon McIntyre Number of external tutors/sessional lecturers who work in IT
and/or related industriesOther Support:
Systems Group in Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (DCS)
IT Services (ITS) Group (Main College) My Birkbeck (BBK student web portal)
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The ITApps Teams
ITApps: Full-Time Staff: Programme Administrators: Stacey Hine Programme Director (ITApps): Ian Harrison (Rm 270)
email: [email protected]: Part-Time Sessional Staff
(who work in IT and/or related industries): Cecile Babour Dionisis Dimakopoulos Judith Letcher Andrew Lowe Gerard Luskin Tom Power Eran Stern Jerry Smallwood Andrew Taylor
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Department of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems:http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk
leading centre of computing expertise, specialising in information and knowledge management, web technologies, computer intelligence, bioinformatics and information systems development:http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/research/
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Department of Computer Science
Taught programmes emphasise the use of information technology in organisations.
Aim to empower people with the technical and management skills required to succeed in a competitive market place.
Learning Pathways in the School enable you to enter as an ITApps/Fd student and leave with a PhD:http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/courses/
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PC Labs
PC Labs on 4th floor of Malet Street Building PC Labs for classes and independent study:
DCS: Rooms 403 - 407 ITS: Rooms 422/3, 536 (+ Gordon Sq) http://www.bbk.ac.uk/its/services/rooms
Superior environment for superior students! Please take care of your environment – it’s there for you.
Any problems, report to SG (DCS) or ITS
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Security – Photo ID Require Student ID Card (with photograph):
Use it to gain access to DCS Needed for Security purposes Can be asked to leave any BBK building if you cannot produce your
student ID card Once enrolled (and after receipt of your ITS student account) log-
in to myBirkbeck (using your ITS username and password) and upload a photograph into your profile:http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/
After uploading your picture you can get your student ID card from the myBirkbeck helpdesk (in Main Foyer). Note: Make sure you have uploaded your picture into your myBirkbeck profile BEFORE going to the helpdesk.
See: My Birkbeck website for further details: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/you/cards
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Lab Etiquette
Respect for other students and staff
Arrive on time NO eating or drinking
in Labs Coffee breaks and
lunch by agreement Coffee usually 15mins @11.00 and 14.30 (Saturday classes)
and @ 6.30pm (Evening Classes) Lunch usually between 12.30 and 13.00 (30mins - 1 hour)
Student area and Toilets (near entrance to School)
NO use of mobile phones (switch off or turn to silent mode)
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ITApps Contacts ITApps Programme Administrator:
Stacey Hine: [email protected] To book modules, admin queries, etc.
Tutors/Sessional Lecturers: for help with study/content . Discussion Board: help/advice from peers Book individual surgery appointments:
IN: Ian Harrison: [email protected] WA, FI: Gordon McIntyre: [email protected] DT: Jenny Pedler: [email protected]
Problems with assessment: Ian Harrison: Chair of Exam Board Email: [email protected]
Last resort contact the Programme Director ITApps: Ian Harrison: [email protected]
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Communication Channels
Primary Communication is via Email Use personal email address, can update this on
your profile in MyBirkbeck (Note: you need your ITS username and ITS password to log-on):http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/
Telephone, Letter Teaching via Virtual Learning Environment
(VLE): Blackboard, which contains learning materials and module resources.
In class: 1-2-1, 1-2-many interactions
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Problems with a class …
Discuss this with your Class Tutor in the first instance. Use Class Forum on discussion board to get
help/advice from peers. IN: Book a surgery appt with Ian Harrison (lunchtimes
or 16:00-17:30 during term), email: [email protected]
WA, FI: Book a surgery appt with Gordon McIntyre (16:00-17:30 during term), email: [email protected]
DT: Book a surgery appt with Jenny Pedler (16:00-17:30 during term), email: [email protected]
Don’t just turn up and expect to meet with a lecturer, their workload is heavy. So do email to make an appointment.
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DCS and ITS Computer Networks
Two separate computer networks: Birkbeck Main College (ITS) Department of Computer Science (DCS)
Login ITS Network using your: username and ITS password
Login to DCS Network using your: username and School password
Two completely separate student file servers where you save work done in class:
I: drive in DCS labs and N: drive in ITS labs
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BBK (ITS) Computer Network
Login: username + ITS password
Room = Ground floor (next to Library)
Student Files: N Drive
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Dept (DCS) Computer Network
Department Network(domain = DCSNT)
Dept Password
room = 261 (Extension Building)
Login:username
+Dept password
Student Files: I Drive
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ITS v DCS Networks Important to understand - two separate networks
managed separately by: (i) ITS and (ii) Department of Computer Science (DCS).
SAME username but DIFFERENT passwords! Different password rules! Easier to change
DCSNT password to be similar to your ITS password.
If you forget your ITS password can get help: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/its/
However, your DCS password can only be reset during working hours by Systems Group: [email protected] (or by your lecturer in class).
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File Storage Students have different hard drive allocations:
File space in ITS (BBK) located on N: drive File space in Department (DCS) located on I: drive Usually use C: drive at home/office. Flash drives (recommended for back-up)
You are responsible for backing up your files. Neither ITS or DCS guarantee to maintain files between sessions – always keep backups!
Anything on C: drive may be automatically removed! Use as last resort and backup before end of class.
No applications can be installed on workstation PCs in ITS or DCS labs.
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BBK (ITS) Computer Network
Login: ITS username + ITS password
• Details on e-mail/letter from ITS• Use to Log-in to VLE (Blackboard)• Use to Log-on in BBK Workstation
rooms• Use to set up Filezilla to publish (FTP)
files on your student web space• Any problems logging on contact IT
Services:
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Dept (DSC) Computer Network
Login: ITS username + Dept password
• Use to Log-on in DCS Workstation rooms (Rooms 403-407)
• Log-on to the DCS network• Use ITS Username• Temporary Password: G3orgeB1rkbeck• Can change temp password in 1st class
• Note: Passwords are case sensitive• Folder and filenames on mixed Unix/Windows
networks must NOT contain spaces.• Any problem logging on, contact Systems
Group in DCS: [email protected]
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The My Birkbeck web site: pulls together a range of information you'll need to help you study at Birkbeck.
The My Birkbeck Helpdesk: is situated by the main entrance in Torrington Square. Offers face-to-face advice, information and access to support services across the college. Full details are on the My Birkbeck website.
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/
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1. Select My Birkbeck Profile
2. Log-on using your ITSUsername and ITS Password
3. Check your details, includingyour email address
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Blackboard (VLE)
Blackboard (VLE): http://www.ble.ac.uk/ VLE = Virtual Learning Environment,
accessible anywhere. Blackboard contains:
Module content: hands-on exercises, reading, quizzes, discussion boards
Assignments: links to TMA and FMA, Dropboxes for electronic submission, return of feedback.
Evaluation and Suggestion Surveys Log-in to Blackboard using your:
ITS username and ITS password
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Accessing Blackboard-1
Open Web Browser (Firefox) andenter URL of Blackboard:
http://www.ble.ac.uk
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Accessing Blackboard-2
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Accessing Blackboard-3
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Accessing Blackboard-4
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ITApps Assessment
• TMA = Tutor Marked Assignment• Work on this during course• 25% of total marks• Usually submit the TMA in session 5
• FMA = Final Marked Assignment• Work on this after course finished• 75% of total marks• Submit by specified deadline • Electronic Submission of TMA & FMA files• Late submission allowed up to 21 days AFTER
deadline, but capped at 40% UNLESS you have acceptable ‘mitigating circumstances’, see:http://www.bbk.ac.uk/reg/regs/mitcircspol
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ITApps Assessment• Overall PASS MARK = 40%. • If you Fail a module with mark between 30-39%
you can apply to resubmit at next deadline.• If your mark is less than 30% then you have to
RETAKE the module.• DEFERRALS:
• Can apply to DEFER FMA but you have to be able to provide documentary evidence of the ‘mitigating circumstances’ that prevented you submitting your work on time.
• If you fail to submit at the next deadline you will be awarded 0% and be required to RETAKE the module.
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ITApps Assessment
• Please do NOT ask tutors to extend deadlines as they are not authorisedto do so!
• Full Details of the ITApps Assessment process, FMA submission deadlines and what is meant by ‘mitigating circumstances’ can be found on the ITApps assessment webpages:http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/assessment.html
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Plagiarism
• Plagiarism is claiming the work of others as your own.
• Plagiarism is regarded as serious infringement and you may be asked to leave the university.
• Do not copy work from internet, other students, books, tutors UNLESS you attribute any work that is not your own to the originator.
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Plagiarism
• Your work is checked out for plagiarism using IT tools.
• Providing you clearly reference work done by others that you have included in your coursework you will not be penalised. Indeed including components developed by others is encouraged as it mirrors how IT systems are efficiently built.
• See the Plagiarism module in the Blackboard (under Self-enrolled Courses).
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How am I doing?
Review learning points after completing hands-on exercises
Feedback from peers during group exercises
Feedback from lecturers on TMAKeep a Learning/Development Log Individual help from lecturers at surgeries
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Study Help
Birkbeck Student Union offer a series of academic support sessions to help you with your studies:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/skills http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/skills/cotherresources/ http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/support/advice/index_html
Centre for Learning and Professional Development provides a series of courses designed to develop your personal and/or professional skills and improve your learning experience (part of MyBirkbeck website):http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support
Links provided in the Blackboard (‘Study Skills’ on main menu)
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FAQs How can I purchase hardware and software with
student/educational discounts? Adobe Creative Suite:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/education/students/studentedition/ Microsoft Products: http://www.software4students.co.uk/ Open Office: http://www.openoffice.org/
How can I get technical support? Systems Group in Department (DCS): [email protected] IT Services (ITS) in Main College: [email protected]
What about viruses, security, rules for use of computers …… etc?
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Security Tips
The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) produces a number of security tips. These provide simple, non-technical advice on how to deal with most of the issues that anyone using the internet at work or at home will encounter. For example "Recognizing and avoiding spyware", "Avoiding social engineering and phishing attacks", "Understanding patches" and "Protecting your privacy".
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/index.html
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Disability Support
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/disability/ Disability co-ordinator: Mark Pimm
Central point of contact at Birkbeck. Manages the disability service at Birkbeck
Can provide individual help/support. BUT… If you do need support you need to MAKE US
AWARE (as the College does not release this information to us)
Talk with your tutor or if you prefer make appt tosee the Programme Director ([email protected])
Note: Once you talk to us, we will do all we can to help. But we have to inform the Disability Coordinator
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DCS Websites/Contacts
ITApps: www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/ ITApps Assessment:
http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/assessmentDepartment of Computer Science: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/DCS - Contacts: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/supportDCS - Computer Information (requires ITS username + DCS
password): http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/intranet/compinfo.pdfDCS - Computer Support (requires ITS username + DCS
password): http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/intranet/r/doc/DCS Systems Group: [email protected] (for any problems
with PC systems in DCS labs)
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Other Websites
BBK IT Services/Help Desk: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/its/
Blackboard: http://www.ble.ac.uk/
Birkbeck: http://www.bbk.ac.uk
My Birkbeck: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/
BBK PC Labs: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/its/services/rooms
US CERT Security tips: http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/index.html
Disability Support: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/disability/
BBK SU Study Skills: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/skills
CLPD Study Help: http://www.clpd.bbk.ac.uk/students/Study
Careers Advice: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/careers
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