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, Direct Entry Stage 2 and Diploma students: • CS: Computer Science • CSAI: CS with Artificial Intelligence • CSMS: CS and Management Science • WCo: Web Computing • CoBA: Computing and Business Admin • BCo: Business Computing All with / without a year in Industry

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

5. Staff Student Liaison 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. Short-term / Diploma Students • See your advisor to determine your modules • Olaf Chitil • Thursday 2pm • S129

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

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

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

12. 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 • CO535 – IT Consultancy Practice 1 • CO629 – Advanced Programming Techniques • CO631 – Concurrency Design and Practice

13. Modules for CSAI Autumn term: • CO320 – Intro to O-O Programming • CO321 – Information Systems • CO322 – Foundations of Computing I • PL302 – Introduction to Philosophy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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)

22. 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)

23. CoBA students still to choose modules A Akuche J Buckley MJ Goacher LT Lawrenson B McCarthy S Minichiello You must choose your optional modules before leaving this room

24. “Studying at University” • Wednesday next week (27th September) • 4pm in GLT1 • Structure of course • Project weeks • Assessments • Examinations • Work issues

25. Thursday Orientation Session • A fun way to learn to find your way around • Prizes will be awarded • Begins 1000 in GLT1 • then • Prizes awarded on Friday

26. Friday 11:00 – 12:30 in GLT1 • A fun, stimulating and informative 90 minutes • Simon Ritter, Technology Evangelist at Sun Microsystems • Innovative ways Java technology can be used • A LEGO Mindstorms robot that plays blackjack • Sun SPOTs • The future of the internet • AJAX, Mashups, Web 2.0 • How Java and Sun technologies relate to this

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

28. Changes to orientation timetable Thursday • 1030-1130 CSCS session cancelled • 1000-1100 treasure hunt moved from Friday Friday • 1000-1100 treasure hunt moved to Thursday • 1100-1230 Sun talk Library tours • Daily (Monday-Friday) 1000, 1130, 1400, 1530

30. Computing Course Administration Office

32. How to read your timetable

33. When do things start? Week 1: • All Lectures • Drop-in practical sessions for CO320 • CO523 & PL302 classes Week 2: • All other Autumn classes Group allocations will be posted on notice boards and course management system

34. 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)

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

36. Gulbenkian Octagon Entrance Locations (3) Cornwallis Quad

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

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

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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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.

44. 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!

45. 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

46. 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)

47. 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

48. 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

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