September 2005

Computer ScienceWelcome to Stage 1

Janet CarterJ.E.Carter@kent.ac.uk

Sandra Shine S.Shine@kent.ac.uk

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

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

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 (o1)

OR

• EC305/6 – Maths for Economics & Business (o2)

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 (o1)

OR

• EC309 – Stats for Economics & Business (o2)

September 2005

“Studying at University”

• Wednesday next week (28th 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 timetableTuesday pm• 1300-1700 session is actually• 1300-1500 repeated 1500-1700

– Need only attend one half

Thursday am moved to pm• 0900-1300 session is actually• 1300-1500 repeated 1500-1700

– Need only attend one half

Library tours• Daily (Monday-Friday) 1000, 1130, 1400, 1530

September 2005

September 2005

Computing Course Administration Office

September 2005

September 2005

Timetables (1)

• Given personal copy of Autumn term lecture timetable before leaving this room

• www.cs.kent.ac.uk/teaching/#timetables

• Group lists for classes & seminars will be posted on notice-boards during week 1

September 2005

Timetables (2)0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800

LECTURE LECTURE LECTURE

y KLT1 KLT1 KLT1

a 1-12 1-12 1-12

d CO321 CO322 CO320

n INFORMATI FOUNDATIO INTRODUCTI

o Ryan Dr NS Carter Ms JE Capcarrere D

M Fuller Ms UD Hanna Dr FMendao Mr

LECTURE

y KLT1

a 1-12

d CO357

s COMPUTING

e Fincher Ms S

uT

y LECTURE

a MarLT1

d 1-12

s C/E-ALT1/2

e 1/2/3 COMP/

nd

eW

LECTURE

y KLT1

LECTUREMarLT11-12C/E-ALT1/21/2/3 COMP/

LECTUREKLT11-12CO321INFORMATIRyan Dr NSFuller Ms UD

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)

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)

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)

OctagonGulbenkian

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 Wednesdayin 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 Barnes Michael Kolling

David Chadwick Peter LiningtonOlaf Chitil Jonathan RobertsKeith Hanna Peter WelchDick Jones

If your tutor has been called away from their office go to SW101If you can’t find your tutor’s office go to SW101

September 2005

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

http://www.kent.ac.uk/safety

Any problems/concerns:

• Pass them on to your student Year Rep

• Tell Reception about them

September 2005

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