Computer Science Welcome to Stage 1

1. Janet Carter J.E.Carter@kent.ac.uk Sandra Shine S.Shine@kent.ac.uk Computer ScienceWelcome to Stage 1

2. 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

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

5. SSL – Zarine Kemp Staff Student Liaison • Introductory briefing session • 3pm Friday • SW101

7. 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 Modules and Credits

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

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

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

11. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. 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)

19. 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)

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

21. 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

22. Business School talk • Friday 4pm in KBS lecture theatre 1 • Only for students on the following degree programmes • BCo • CSMS • CoBA

23. Changes to orientation timetable Tuesday 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

25. Computing Course Administration Office

27. 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

28. Timetables (2)

29. 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

30. Gulbenkian Entrance Entrance Registry Locations (1) South-west (SW) South wing (S) South-east (SE) Room numbering 2 digits = downstairs (e.g. S11) 3 digits = upstairs (e.g. SW101)

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

32. Gulbenkian Octagon Entrance Locations (3) Cornwallis Quad

33. Seminar rooms Gulbenkian Octagon Entrance Locations (3) How to reach CNWSem xx Seminar rooms

34. Gulbenkian Octagon Entrance Locations (3) How to reach SW xx offices

35. 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

36. 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 Linington Olaf Chitil Jonathan Roberts Keith Hanna Peter 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

38. Health & Safety for Computing Students • Computing Laboratory • University of Kent

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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.

42. 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!

43. 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

44. 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)

45. 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

46. 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

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