september 2006 computing induction computer science studying at university

Computing induction September 2006

Computer Science

Studying at University


Taking notes …

… is an essential skill– If there are handouts

• An extra aid to memory• Reinforce key points

– If there aren’t handouts• The only aid to memory

• Make notes in your own words and style– Not necessarily the same format for every lecture– Not necessarily the same format as others use

• Try to file notes ASAP after the lecture• Copy up notes from missed sessions ASAP


Taking notes …

… is an essential skill

• Skills are acquired through practice– Practice this one nowAll important information can be found

• In handbook• On CSWeb

BUT your notes• will be easier to understand• will contain only the info of relevance to you• will have all the information in one place

Try to pick out three key points


Structure of Year

• Autumn: 25 September – 15 December– Weeks 1 – 12– Week 7 (6 – 10 Nov) is project week

• Spring: 8 January – 30 March– Weeks 13 – 24– Week 21 (5 – 9 March) is project week

• Summer: 30 April – 8 June– Weeks 25 – 30– No teaching – exam term


Project Weeks

• Two project weeks per year– Weeks 7 and 21

• Normal timetable is suspended– No teaching on COxxx modules– No teaching on CBxxx modules– Other modules may have some teaching

• A variety of different activities– projects– workshops– tests

Not a holiday!


Time Management

• You want to:– Get a degree– Have fun

• You may need to:– Do paid work– Commute – Look after children

• Time planning is essential to fit it all in


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Assessment and Examination (1)

• Each module is assessed separately by continuous assessment and examination

• Weighting varies from module to module• Exams are in May

– Each module has a separate exam paper– Rubrics and exam lengths are displayed on

notice-boards and on CSWeb– Past papers are available on the web

• Re-sit exams are in August



• 20% Assess 80% Exam– CO324– CO326– CO327– CB343– CB586– EC305/6– EC309

• 40% Assess 60% Exam– CO357– EC309– EL333

• 50% Assess 50% Exam– CO321

• 30% Assess 70% Exam – CO320– CO322– CO325– CO520– CB300– CB302– AC303

• 100% Assess NO exam– EL331– EL336– PL302



To pass: At least 40% in every module• If you don’t quite manage to pass:

If your average over all modules is ≥ 40%You may be allowed to progress

• Compensation: • Up to 2 modules allowed to be < 40% but ≥ 30%

A mark < 30% in any module means a fail overall

• Condonement:• Module specific • For illness/exceptional circumstances• Up to 2 modules allowed to be < 40%



• CS / CSAI / Web Computing– To pass:

• At least 40% in every module– To progress:

• An average ≥ 40%• ≥ 40% in 6 modules • ≥ 30% in 2 modules

• Any module compensatable or condonable



• Business Computing– To pass:


• An average ≥ 40%• A mark ≥ 40% in CB300• ≥ 40% in 4 CS modules • ≥ 30% in 2 CS modules

• CB300 is not compensatable or condonable



• Computer Science & Man Science– To pass:


• An average ≥ 40%• ≥ 40% in CB586• ≥ 40% in 5 other modules • ≥ 30% in 2 other modules

• CB586 is not compensatable or condonable



• Computing & Business Admin– To pass:


• An average ≥ 40%• A mark ≥ 40% in CB300• A mark ≥ 40% in CO357 (if taken)• ≥ 30% in 2 modules and ≥ 40% in rest

• CB300 and CO357 are not compensatable or condonable



• Other students– To pass:

• At least 40% in every module– To progress

• CO357 is neither compensatable nor condonable

• Any other Stage 1 COxxx module is compensatable or condonable

Check with your home department about the status of other modules you are taking


Maximising Final Outcome

• Stage 1 marks do not count towards final degree classification

• Stage 1 learning does• Higher stage 1 marks lead to higher

stage 2 & 3 marks


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Doing the work

• Do attend lectures– Not simply following the handouts– Do take notes

• Do attend classes– They are compulsory– Attendance is checked

• Do attempt the assessments– They count towards the module mark– They are compulsory– They help you to learn


Illness

• You may not always be able to attend lectures or classes or submit work on time – Illness, family emergency, …

• Let us know– Email tutor, class supervisors

• If it is serious– Try to provide some sort of evidence

Note from GP, letter from family member, …


Taking notes …

• Have you noted?– Project week dates– Non-compensatable modules you are taking– Who to contact if you are ill


Plagiarism

• What is it?– Copying the work of another and presenting it

as your own– Working jointly on a piece of work and then

submitting it as if it is all your own work– Copying work from outside sources (books,

internet) without attribution

http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/teaching/student/assessment/plagiarism.local


Keeping Up To date

• Notice boards• Email – read it regularly• CS Web – www.cs.kent.ac.uk

• Electronic newsgroups – ukc.cs.announce – ukc.cs.cs1– ukc.cs.cs2– ukc.cs.applied

• Pigeon holes


CS Web

• How to read newshttps://forum.cs.kent.ac.uk

• Module web pageshttp://www.cs.kent.ac.uk


Where to go for Help

• Tutor• Senior Tutor• Class supervisors, Lecturers & Convenors• Stage Director• The Learning Resources Centre (UELT)• Student Representatives

Go sooner rather than later!

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