1. “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.”
Computing Course Talk
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.”

2. Computing Course Leader Dr Ambikesh Jayal Learning Centre, LC118 Tel:

3. In this session Structure of the course Modules Placements Key staff
Examples of student work

4. In Computing you will experience
Software development
Problem solving and algorithms
Programming languages
Hardware interfaces
Study a range of topics over 3 or 4 years
Breath and depth

5. Structure of the course

6. Modules
You can choose to take particular themes at level 4 (first year of a course) and carry them through at Level 5 (second year)
Eg: programming, games, databases
There are also other IT related themes such as networks and forensics available to you
Your ART will discuss these options with you in more detail tomorrow

7. Technical subjects you will study
These are some of the topics which students often say they’re most interested in
They form the main focus of the course C
Java
Mobile apps
Arduino
Networks
Games
Algorithms
Web design UX
Databases
Security
Hardware

8. Arduino: Small computer

9. Other skills Self-directed learner – keen to update skills
A “Graduate” should also have academic skills
Ability to research a topic – Google Scholar, Library databases, books, journals
Organise the information – notes, structure
Write a summary, report or essay drawing on the evidence
Employers also want
Honesty, integrity
Timekeeping skills
Team working skills
Self-directed learner – keen to update skills

10. Industry experience
Most employers want you to have industry experience as well as a degree
It is strongly recommended that you take a placement to gain that experience
Grades from your first year modules are key to gaining a successful post
Coursework is designed to give you a portfolio to demonstrate your skills to potential employers
30% of students went on placement this year

11. On the right course?
You may feel a bit undecided as to which course you want to study
Don’t worry, you can change the course at the end of Level 4 provided you have taken any required compulsories

12. The main points are: The degree structure is flexible
You can change your course
But do talk to your Academic Review Tutor if you are considering this

13. Key Staff Ambikesh: Programming Vicky: Programming Kevin: Networks
Andrew: Databases
David: Web & QA

14. Key staff
Like you, we all have different, complementary skills, interests and personalities
We hope that you will find the course interesting and rewarding
The more you put in, the more you’ll get out of the course so… enjoy!

15. By the third year Employability Communication
You will have the skills to work in a team to produce a professional quality application
Communication
You will be able to communicate ideas clearly to others
Note: you will be very employable if you have engaged with your studies

16. Student projects Typical student projects would include: Mobile apps
Desktop executable
Web delivered database system
Arduino Based Projects

17. Student projects Netcom: Group project 2011
HDCoders: Group project 2013
Bead Soft: Group project 2013

18. University Life
“The best part of college is not the classes you take or research you do, but the peripheral things: meeting people, going to seminars, joining organizations, dropping in on classes, and learning what you don’t know.”
By Peter Harrington in the book 'Machine Learning in Action'

19. Any questions?