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 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 Assessment exams (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 Noticeboards (3 rd 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 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 behaviour e.g. use of mobiles, eating, drinking, noise

15 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

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