School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

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Welcome

• School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
• (CMS)

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This mornings talk

• Background to the University
• Overview of Induction week
• Study at University

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Campus Map
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Programme leaders

• 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
• BSc Film Television Production
• Julie Watkins

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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

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We also do research consultancy

• E-learning
• Web sites / databases
• 3D modelling
• Design /Art Shows
• Film/Video

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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

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Organisation of Programmes

• Programme FDSc / BSc / MSc
• Two terms of study per year
• Third term is revision and exams
• Four courses throughout the year
• details later

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Organisation of Courses

• Course, consists of
• Lecture
• Tutorial/lab sessions
• Assessment exams (May next year) coursework
  (throughout the year)
• Must pass every course (more than 40) to proceed
  to the next year

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Communication in CMS

• World wide web
• http//www.cms.gre.ac.uk
• Email
• Noticeboards (3rd floor Queen Mary)
• School office (9-7) room M345
• Academic Staff
• Lecturer, tutorial assistant
• Personal tutors
• Listening Ears
• Administration and technical staff also VERY
  IMPORTANT

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Communication Outside of CMS

• Student Affairs Queen Mary 045
• Student union Cooper building
• Learning Resources (library)
• Dreadnought building
• Resource cards carry with you at all times

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Your Obligations

• 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

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Our Obligations

• 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

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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