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Induction Week Overview at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Join us for the Induction Week at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, where you'll meet staff, including Programme Leader Tony Ackroyd and 1st-year tutor Ryan Flynn. Discover vital details about university life, including personalized tutoring, computing facilities, and the structure of your courses. Learn about the upcoming Freshers' Fayre and explore communication resources available within the CMS. Our goal is to equip you with essential skills for your studies and future careers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to integrate into university life!

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Induction Week Overview at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

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  1. Welcome School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS)

  2. Staff • Multimedia and Internet Technology • Web technologies Tony Ackroyd (Programme leader) Ryan Flynn (1st year tutor) • IMGD Ryan Flynn (1st year tutor and Programme Leader)

  3. This morning’s talk: • From the Head of School • From Student Affairs 11.45 • Overview of Induction week • Details about the university

  4. Induction Week Monday • Am introductory talks • 2pm Direct Entrants into year 2/3 • M 353 • 3pm personal tutor talk • Room A180

  5. Induction Week Tuesday 9-??? A010 • Registration (more this afternoon) 15-17.00 • Computing facilities induction QA180

  6. Induction Week Thursday • Freshers’ Fayre at Greenwich, • Personal Tutor meetings Friday • Personal Tutor meetings

  7. Organisation of Programmes Programme = Degree / HND / MSc • Two terms of study per year • Third term is revision and exams • Four courses throughout the year More this afternoon

  8. Organisation of Courses Course, consists of • Lecture • Tutorial/lab sessions • Assessmentexams (May next year) coursework (throughout the year) Must pass every course (more than 40%) to proceed to the next year

  9. Campus Map

  10. Communication in CMS • World wide web http://www.cms.gre.ac.uk • Email • Noticeboards (3rd floor Queen Mary) • School office (9-7) room M345 • Staff • Lecturer; tutorial assistant • Personal tutors • Listening Ears

  11. Communication Outside of CMS • Student Affairs: Queen Mary 040 • Student union: Cooper building • Learning Resources (library): Dreadnought building • Resource cards: carry with you at all times

  12. A lunchtime thought “The fostering in students of communication skills, both written and oral, business awareness, team-working and time management are ultimately as important as software and design skills, and they should go into the profession with an ability to keep their skills up to date in a self directed way.” A recent report on student employment

  13. Coming Next... • Lunch… • Fill out form and bring to … • 3pm personal tutor talk • A180

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