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Welcome

School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

(CMS)

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This morning’s talk:

• Background to the University

• Overview of Induction week

• Study at University

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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

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Campus Map

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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

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Research & Consultancy

• Fire modelling and evacuation

• Computer security and auditing

• E-learning

• Web sites / databases

• 3D modelling

• Design /Art Shows

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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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What we teach…• Details at www.cms.gre.ac.uk/web/undergraduate/

• Multimedia (and Internet) Technology• Web technologies

Tony Ackroyd

• Games and MultimediaRyan Flynn

• Digital Animation & Production Nigel Newbutt

• Entertainment Technology & Music ProductionRichard Jones

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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 = 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

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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• Staff

– Lecturer; tutorial assistant– Personal tutors– Listening Ears

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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

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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