welcome to computing science
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Welcome to Computing Science. College Structure. College of Physical Science ( CoPS ) Head of College: Professor Bryan MacGregor. School of Natural & Computing Science. School of Geosciences. School of Engineering. Useful links: Student Support. Needing Advice? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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): Yaji Sripada• 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…
Mentoring
• The University is concerned about retention and poor attendance, esp. in Level 1
• Mentoring Scheme:• Groups of about 10 Level 1 CS students• Two Level 3 student mentors (CS3021)• One PhD/Postdoc supervisor• Friendly faces, similar experiences…• Advice/discussion on issues/problems…
• Optional, but recommended for all Level 1 CS students• Some students found it very helpful before – try it and
see!
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 CS1016 and CS1515 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• CSD: Plasma screen• 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)
Prize Student Record Code (eg 874)
Amount of Award Student ID Number
Name QSP Prize Ref(eg PRIZ/00001530)
QSP Ledger Code(eg 2120 RE051 EBZ0062)
*Requiring Registry Authorisation ( )
Notes
EDS Prize in Computing Science 700 £100 06445169 NITSCHE, Lisa PRIZ/00007236 2130CS000 EBZ0196
Cheque to be collected at the cash office by Shirley Mackie – 6 July 2011
BCS Prize for Best Level 2 Computing Science Student
047 TBC 50907617 HALL, Owen N/A Awarded directly by Sponsoring Body
BCS Prizes in Computing Science for CS2508 Project
049 TBC 50904075 LEARMONTH, Iain N/A Awarded directly by Sponsoring Body
Logica Prize in Computing & Computing Science512 TBC 50908736 DIDLA, Shammi N/A Awarded by the Discipline
Rob Milne Prize for Best Student in CS1015 667 TBC 51013188 STANKOWIAK, Mikolaj N/A Awarded by the Discipline
Sandy Murray Programming Prize 702 TBC 51013153 MATEI, Rares N/A Awarded by the Discipline