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Welcome to Level 1 Computing Science

Welcome to Level 1 Computing Science. Where is Computing Science?. www.csd.abdn.ac.uk www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/teaching/levelone/ www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/teaching/levelone/CS1014/. Meston Building. CSD: 2 nd Floor. People. Level 1 Coordinators:

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Welcome to Level 1 Computing Science

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  1. Welcome to Level 1 Computing Science

  2. Where is Computing Science? • www.csd.abdn.ac.uk • www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/teaching/levelone/ • www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/teaching/levelone/CS1014/ Meston Building CSD: 2nd Floor

  3. People • Level 1 Coordinators: • Tim Norman, Roly Lishman, Kathleen Christie, Frank Guerin • Advisers: • See your Adviser to register for or change courses! • You: • www.abdn.ac.uk/studentportal/ • Need to elect 2 class reps! • Two staff/student meetings per year (in week 5) • We need YOUR feedback!

  4. Attendance • Good attendance => Good exam results • For example, CS2006 (Databases): • 2001/02: 50% attendance, 50% pass rate • 2002/03: 75% attendance, 80% pass rate • 2003/04: 60% attendance, 60% pass rate • Have to sign-in for practicals • Registry still send C5, C6 “warning” letters etc… • See on-line CSD Handbook for rules…

  5. Assessment & Progression • Examination & Continuous Assessment • Feedback from CAs should help you measure how well you’re doing… • Typically: exam 50% + continuous 50% • Passes in CS1014 and CS1512 are required for entry to Level 2 Computing • Resits – August (best to avoid!)

  6. Absences & Medical Notes • 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… • You must supply written evidence of illness (GP’s note) if absent for more than 7 days • Hand in doctor’s note to Meston Reception or Student Reception (main uni office)

  7. Mentoring • The University is concerned about drop-outs and poor attendance, esp in Level 1, so now: • 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… • Compulsory for all Level 1 CS students • Very successful/popular last year – try it and see!

  8. 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!!

  9. 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 Level 1 Handbook! • Leave plenty of time for assignments • Most copying happens the night before the deadline • Occasional missed assignments won’t hurt • Consider risk v’s reward!

  10. Information & Contacts • Bookmark the Level 1 Home Page: • http://www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/teaching/levelone/ • E-mail - check regularly for announcements • CSD: Plasma screen & Level 1 notice board • Regulations Booklet & Online Level 1 Handbook • Talk to us! • Course Tutors, Demonstrators & Lecturers • Head of Teaching (Judith Masthoff, by appointment)

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