welcome to aberdeen welcome to computing science
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Welcome to Aberdeen
Welcome to Computing Science
College Structure
College of Physical Science (CoPS)Head of College: Professor Bryan MacGregor
School of Geosciences
School of Natural & Computing
Science
School of Engineering
Useful links: Student Support
Needing Advice?
We are here to help you with confidential, independent and non-judgemental advice and support.
Student Advice and Support Office International Student Advisers – [email protected] and confidential advice for international students. Disability Advisers – [email protected] and confidential advice for disabled students including students with medical conditions and
specific learning difficulties. Student Support Advisers – [email protected], information and confidential advice on financial, personal, university issues, etc.
Telephone 01224 273935 or visit the Ground Floor of the Hub, Elphinstone Road, Aberdeen
Tutorials: how to sign up
• www.abdn.ac.uk/mycourses
• Only if more than 1 session
MyAberdeen is the University’s virtual learning environment. This is where you will find learning materials and resources associated with the courses you are studying.
Login at:
www.abdn.ac.uk/myaberdeen
You can find more information and support for using MyAberdeen at:
www.abdn.ac.uk/students/myaberdeen
Where is Computing Science?
• http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ncs/computing/• Everything is on the Web pages, deadlines,
regulations, etc.
Meston Building
CSD: 2nd Floor
People
• Head of Computing Science: George Coghill• Director (undergraduate studies): Bruce Scharlau• Level 2 tutor: Nir Oren• Level 3 tutor: Martin Kollingbaum• Level 1+4 tutor: Frank Guerin
• Advisers:• See your Adviser to register for or change courses!
• You:• www.abdn.ac.uk/studentportal/• Need to elect 2 year reps!• Two staff/student meetings per year (in week 5)
Level 2 Tutor
• Dr. Nir Oren• Office: Meston 222• Homepage:• http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~csc342/Home.html
Level 3 Tutor
• Dr. Martin Kollingbaum• Office: Meston 219• Homepage:• http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ncs/profiles/
m.j.kollingbaum/
Level 1 and Level 4 Tutor
• Frank Guerin• Office: Meston 227• Homepage:• http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~csc245• Teaches Level 1 Course CS1015Grand Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Portal
• Is your study aim (degree) correct?• Check via student portal.
• Are you registered for the correct courses?• Check via student portal.
• If wrong, see your Adviser…• You may have problems graduating next Summer
unless you get your course choices right now!
• Timetables also outside G01
Attendance
• Good attendance => Good exam results• Past years show a strong correlation
• Have to sign-in for practicals• Registry still send C5, C6 “warning” letters
etc…• See on-line CSD Handbook for rules…
Absences & Medical Notes
• Will be sent an e-mail about attendance monitoring.
• Off sick: need to complete a self certificate medical form which are available online or outside the Meston G01 office or
• If off for more than 11 working days need to obtain a doctor’s letter.
• Hand in doctor’s note to Meston G01• Please notify Course Organiser if you miss a
deadline due to illness (before deadline)• Only Level Coordinators (for HoD) can grant
“extensions” to deadlines• But illness can be taken into account…
Assessment & Progression
• Examination & Continuous Assessment• Feedback from CAs should help you
measure how well you’re doing…• Assignment boxes are located in the
Meston foyer before you go upstairs unless told otherwise.
• Typically: exam 50% + continuous 50%
• Passes in CS1022 and CS1520 are required for entry to Level 2 Computing
• Resits – August (best to avoid!)
Level 2 Information & Contacts
• Bookmark the Level 2 Home Page• E-mail - check regularly for
announcements• Regulations Booklet & Online Level 2
Handbook
• Talk to us!• Tutors, Demonstrators & Lecturers• HoD (by appointment)
Level 3: Honours Regulations
• IMPORTANT:• Only your first attempt at a honours
assessment counts towards the final honours degree classification.
• Resits gain credits but do not improve mark for degree classification!
• If are awarded a “No Paper” for any course – counts as CAS of 0
Progression Regulations
• Entry into Senior Honours (Level 4)is not automatic:• Students who have been accepted unconditionally onto
an Honours programme will be eligible automatically to progress to the final year if they:
1. pass a minimum of 90 credits of the prescribed Level 3 courses for their intended degree programme
AND
2. Satisfy any additional conditions imposed by Degree Regulations
Computer Accounts & Keys
• CSD Computer Accounts• Keys
• Level 4 students are entitled to a key to Meston building • A refundable £20 deposit is required
(will not be refunded if you lose your key)
• Keys available from Meston Reception (G01)• Please wait until next week
Plagiarism
• Very serious issue! • In simple English: cheating, copying,
etc.• With computers, plagiarism is easy!• With the Internet, plagiarism is
increasing!• Staff obliged to report suspected
plagiarism• Penalties:
• Zero for assignment … zero for course!!
• Software detection tools may be used• Boss/Sherlock:
http://cobalt.sourceforge.net/• Moss:
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~aiken/moss.htm
• Always acknowledge your sources:• Acknowledge contributions of others• Properly cite source - i.e. full URL or
reference• Writing “got this from the Web” isn’t
enough!• If in doubt, ask your lecturer!
Avoid Plagiarism
Plagiarism – How to Avoid
• Read assignment instructions carefully• Usually, this means do the work on your
own• Note: it is OK to discuss assignments in
general terms with your colleagues…• Read the undergraduate handbook!
• Leave plenty of time for assignments• Most copying happens the night before
the deadline
ACHIEVEThe Graduate Attributes site
• Interactive learning resources
• Self-assessment tests & exercises
• Reflect & record in your ePortfolio
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes/
Important Info
• Societies (BCS, ACM, Computer Society)
EDS Prize in Computing Science Erik SANDSTEDT
BCS Prize for Best Level 2 Computing Science Student BERG, Matias Juho
BCS Prizes in Computing Science for CS2508 Project
MYERS, Greg PICIU, Mirela-Andreea SHANKS, Christopher
Logica Prize in Computing & Computing Science SINCLAIR, Arabella
Rob Milne Prize for Best Student in CS1015 POLINSCHI, Robert
Sandy Murray Programming Prize SUGARIU, Claudiu