September 2005 Computer Science Welcome to Stage 1 Janet Carter Sandra Shine

September 2005 Degree Programmes Stage 1 and Direct Entry Stage 2 students: CS:Computer Science CSMS:CS and Management Science WCo:Web Computing CoBA:Computing and Business Admin BCo:Business Computing CSBA:CS and Business Admin All with / without a year in Industry

September 2005

CSCS Cool Stuff in Computer Science Sessions: Tuesday 1100 – 1200 Tuesday 1400 – 1500 Thursday 1030 – 1130 All in Multimedia Lab (SE107)

September 2005 SSL – Zarine Kemp Staff Student Liaison Introductory briefing session –3pm Friday –SW101

September 2005

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 2005 Modules for CS1 Autumn term: CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming CO321 – Information Systems CO322 – Foundations of Computing I CB302 – Managers and Organisations

September 2005 Modules for CS1 Spring Term: CO324 – Computer Systems CO325 – Foundations of Computing II CO326 – Functional Programming CO520 – Further O-O Programming

September 2005 Modules for CS2 Autumn term: CO522 – Algorithms, Data Structures & Complexity CO523 – Fundamentals of Programming & Logic CO525 – Dynamic Web CO531 – Software Engineering Practice

September 2005 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 CO629 – Advanced Programming Techniques CO631 – Concurrency Design and Practice CO639 – e-Commerce

September 2005 Modules for WCo1 Autumn term: CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming CO321 – Information Systems EL331 – Introduction to Internet Technology CB302 – Managers and Organisations

September 2005 Modules for WCo1 Spring Term: CO324 – Computer Systems CO520 – Further O-O Programming EL333 – Mathematics for Multimedia EL336 – Interaction Design

September 2005 Modules for BCo1 Autumn term: CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming CO321 – Information Systems CO322 – Foundations of Computing I CB300 – People & Organisations (2)

September 2005 Modules for BCo1 Spring Term: CO324 – Computer Systems CO325 – Foundations of Computing II CO520 – Further O-O Programming CB300 – People & Organisations (2)

September 2005 Modules for CSMS1 Autumn term: CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming CO321 – Information Systems CO322 – Foundations of Computing I CB302 – Managers and Organisations

September 2005 Modules for CSMS1 Spring Term: CO324 – Computer Systems CO325 – Foundations of Computing II CO520 – Further O-O Programming CB586 – Techniques & Methods in Man Sci

September 2005 Modules for CoBA1 Autumn term: CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming CO321 – Information Systems CB300 – People & Organisations (2) CO357 – Computing for Bus & Accounting (o 1 ) OR EC305/6 – Maths for Economics & Business (o 2 )

September 2005 Modules for CoBA1 Spring Term: CO327 – Web Applications CO520 – Further O-O Programming CB300 – People & Organisations (2) AC303 – Quant Methods for Bus & Accounting (o 1 ) OR EC309 – Stats for Economics & Business (o 2 )

September 2005 “Studying at University” Wednesday next week (28 th September) 4pm in GLT1 –Structure of course –Project weeks –Assessments –Examinations –Work issues

September 2005 Friday Orientation Sessions A fun way to learn to find your way around Prizes will be awarded Begins 1000 in GLT2 then Results 1200 in RLT1

September 2005 Business School talk Friday 4pm in KBS lecture theatre 1 Only for students on the following degree programmes –BCo –CSMS –CoBA

September 2005 Changes to orientation timetable Tuesday pm session is actually repeated –Need only attend one half Thursday am moved to pm session is actually repeated –Need only attend one half Library tours Daily (Monday-Friday) 1000, 1130, 1400, 1530

September 2005

Computing Course Administration Office

September 2005

Timetables (1) Given personal copy of Autumn term lecture timetable before leaving this room Group lists for classes & seminars will be posted on notice-boards during week 1

September 2005 Timetables (2)

September 2005 When do things start? Week 1: –All Lectures –Drop-in practical sessions for CO320 –CO523 classes Week 2: –All stage 1 Autumn classes Group allocations will be posted on notice boards and course management system

September 2005 Locations (1) Entrance 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)

September 2005 Locations (2) Main CS Building Registry Course Admin Office Notice boards Pigeon holes Octagon Entrance

September 2005 Locations (3) Gulbenkian Octagon Entrance Cornwallis Quad

September 2005 Locations (3) Gulbenkian Octagon Entrance How to reach CNWSem xx Seminar rooms Seminar rooms

September 2005 Locations (3) Octagon Gulbenkian Entrance How to reach SW xx offices

September 2005 Tutorial System All students have a tutor –Can find your tutor by looking at list on noticeboard –If not there go to course admin office Personal and academic issues –First point of contact when you have problems Senior tutor –If you don’t want to see your tutor –Something major, such as intermission

September 2005 Meet tutor at 2.00pm Wednesday in their office – unless their name appears here Stage 2 students: Go to S110B to meet David Barnes and David Shrimpton Tutees of the following go to SW101: Fred BarnesMichael Kolling David ChadwickPeter Linington Olaf ChitilJonathan Roberts Keith HannaPeter Welch Dick Jones If your tutor has been called away from their office go to SW101 If you can’t find your tutor’s office go to SW101

September 2005

Health & Safety for Computing Students Computing Laboratory University of Kent

September 2005 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 2005 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

September 2005 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.

September 2005 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!

September 2005 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

September 2005 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)

September 2005 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

September 2005 Finally... Comprehensive advice on all aspects of health & safety is available via the web at Any problems/concerns: Pass them on to your student Year Rep Tell Reception about them

September 2005

Freshers’ Reception 4:15pm Today You are all invited to a drinks reception to meet staff and other students 4:15pm today Cornwallis Quad