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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: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome to Aberdeen
Welcome to Level 1 Computing Science
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Where is Computing Science?
• www.csd.abdn.ac.uk• www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/teaching/levelone/• www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/teaching/levelone/CS1
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Meston Building
CSD: 2nd Floor
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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!
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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…
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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!)
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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)
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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!
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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!!
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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!
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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)