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Welcome. School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS). This morning’s talk:. Background to the University Overview of Induction week Study at University. University of Greenwich. 3 main campuses Greenwich, Avery Hill, Medway Greenwich is a World Heritage Site

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

  2. This morning’s talk: • Background to the University • Overview of Induction week • Study at University

  3. University of Greenwich • 3 main campuses • Greenwich, Avery Hill, Medway • Greenwich is a World Heritage Site • University is divided into Schools • Computing, Humanities, Education, Business

  4. Campus Map

  5. School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences • Divided into three departments: • Information Systems and Multimedia • Computing • Maths • Each carries out research, consultancy and teaching • Administration and technical staff also VERY IMPORTANT

  6. Research & Consultancy • Fire modelling and evacuation • Computer security and auditing • E-learning • Web sites / databases • 3D modelling • Design /Art Shows

  7. Teaching & Learning • Approved by external bodies: QAA, BCS, other universities • Kept up to date by • Links to industry • Visiting lecturers • Staff attending courses • Read journals, books and websites • 100 Staff researchers with varied skills

  8. What we teach… • Details at www.cms.gre.ac.uk/web/undergraduate/ • Multimedia (and Internet) Technology • Web technologies Tony Ackroyd • Games and Multimedia Ryan Flynn • Digital Animation & Production Nigel Newbutt • Entertainment Technology & Music Production Richard Jones

  9. Induction Week Hand out and Discuss Induction timetable • Year tutor talk • What to bring to registration • Facilities induction • Personal tutorial meetings • Freshers’ Fayre at Greenwich

  10. 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 at personal tutor meeting

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. YourObligations • Ensure you are registered on the correct programme and courses • Pay fees on agreed dates • To attend lectures, tutorials and lab sessions • To be punctual • Good behavioure.g. use of mobiles, eating, drinking, noise

  15. OurObligations • Help you learn • To attend lectures, tutorials and lab sessions • To be punctual • Prepare lectures and tutorial work • Give feedback to help you develop • Mark your work on time • Pastoral support

  16. A final thought University is a learning game • rules learning • skills learning • social learning • learning to learn • Learning can be hard • Learning can be fun

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