School of Computing and Intelligent Systems

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School of Computing and Intelligent Systems

• Prof. Liam MaguireHead of School

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Purpose of this event

• Follow up on your application
• Advise you of the work of the School
• Meet our staff
• View our state-of-the-art facilities
• View the campus facilities
• Ask us questions
• Help you choose the right course

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University Structure

• 6 Faculties in University on 4 campuses
• One of the largest universities in UK and Ireland
• Approx 22,000 students
• Faculty of Computing Engineering
• Approx 5,000 students in the Faculty
• 4 Schools in Faculty
• School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at
  Magee
• Approx 600 students

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The School at Magee

• 30 academic staff, 11 support staff and 5
  clerical staff
• Modern, state-of-the-art computer laboratories
  available 24/7
• Strong emphasis on supporting students
• Innovative and research-led School, e.g.
  Intelligent Systems Research Centre
• National and international reputation
• Strong links with Industry

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New Scholarships

• 50 students will receive 1000 scholarships in
  2008
• Further scholarship opportunities during studies

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Order of events

• Introduction to our Courses and the Wireless
  Campus
• What next?
• Tour of Library
• Tour of Sports Facilities
• Tour of Accommodation

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Courses

• School of Computing and Intelligent Systems
• Mrs Maeve Paris

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Computer Science -

• Isnt that just ICT?
• It takes all sorts of ideas to make the computer
  science world.
• Done ICT, Done Computing?
• Computer science - it's a boys thing?

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Will I enjoy computer science?

• YES - if you
• like making things that actually do something
• are good at lateral thinking - the sort of person
  who comes up with new ways of doing things
• like problem solving
• are creative and like solving puzzles
• like thinking about the future and want to
  discover, say, the next iPod
• have a broad outlook on the world.

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Jobs directly related to Computer Science/ IT
degrees

• Database Administrator
• Information Systems Manager
• Technical Support Office
• Applications Developer
• IT consultant
• Multimedia Programmer/ Web Designer
• Network Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Systems/ Business Analyst

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Jobs where a Computer Science/ IT degree would be
useful

• IT Sales Professional
• IT Trainer
• Technical Author

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New Careers in Computing

• Environmental Simulations Developer

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New Careers in Computing

• Video Game Developer

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New Careers in Computing

• Bioinformatics Simulations Modelling

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How much is your degree worth?
Universities UK/ Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Research Report The economic benefits of a
degree, February 2007
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Job opportunities in NI

• ICT industry employs 13,000 people
• Growth 14
• Dominant activity software development
• Demand for more employees with graduate-level
  skills
• Forecast of 360 new jobs created annually to 2021
• Main source of new entrants graduates
• Source Momentum

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Courses

• Developed in partnership with industry, commerce
  and public sector
• Industrial placements
• Team work
• Project work
• Professional recognition

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The Wireless Revolution

• Mobile learning at Magee
• Wireless infrastructure
• Smart classrooms
• Tablet PCs for first year students 2005-07

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2008 Courses

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BEng (Hons) Electronics and Computer Systems
• BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing and Design

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Newest Courses

• BEng (Hons)
• Computer Games Development
• BSc (Hons)
• Multimedia Computer Games

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2008 Courses

• BSc (Hons) Computing with Specialisms
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Advertising
• Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Languages
• Integrated Foundation Year

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What next?

• Dr Heather Sayers
• Courses Coordinator

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What next?

• Conditional offers
• Unconditional offers
• Examination results
• Acceptance or rejection
• Clearing
• Advice Day

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• Conditional Offer
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• Statement of Decisions from UCAS
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• CF/CI/D Deadline
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• Results of Examinations June Sept
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• Meet/ Exceed Offer? Welcome to UU
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• Dont meet offer? Dont panic!
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• Clearing
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• Advice Day August 2008

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• Unconditional Offer
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• Statement of Decisions from UCAS
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• Accept or Decline your First Choice
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• Accept? Welcome to UU

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• We hope that you have found this information
  helpful and that it will encourage you to
  consider choosing the School as your CF/CI
  choice.
• We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming
  you as students in September 2008.
• Scholarships are available, and nominations are
  automatic
• We would like to wish you every success in your
  forthcoming examinations.

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Next

• Tours of the facilities (labs, library, lecture
  theatres)
• Opportunities to meet the teaching staff
• Information on accommodation and the Students
  Union

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http//www.infm.ulst.ac.uk/scis