Enrolment and Induction 2010/11
New Undergraduate (BSc) Students
Welcome to the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary!
I hope that your time studying here is both productive and enjoyable. Studying at university is very different from school - you will find that you are expected to take more responsibility for your own learning. This is a very useful skill to have when you are applying for jobs!
Of course, we understand that you may find this rather scary at first, so there is plenty of support available during your first year to help you through the transition between school and university. For example, we offer additional support classes to help you with maths-related and other academic queries, as well as provide you with advice on general study skills.
In addition, you will be assigned an academic adviser on arrival - they will be responsible for keeping a friendly eye on your academic progress and giving you advice on a variety of topics related to your programme of study. I am also always available to offer guidance to all undergraduate students, and I can point you towards other useful College-level opportunities and support services. Together, we are here here to help you to get the best out of your studies.
But, above all, we believe that studying computer science is FUN - and we hope you will agree! Have a look at our cs4fn (Computer Science for Fun) magazine online at http://www.cs4fn.org/ if you haven't already.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
Tassos Tombros
Undergraduate Senior Tutor
School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
Departmental Induction: Wednesday 22 September 2010
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The Schoool induction is made up of a series of information and laboratory sessions that run from Tuesday 21st September through to the end of the first teaching week. Full details on school induction including welcome letter, times, venues and campus maps can be found in the Undergraduate Induction pack (pdf).
As a new student, you will be given a lot of information about the college and the school, as well as information about your degree programme, so it is important to attend of all the timetabled sessions so as to give yourself the best possible start. The School office staff will be available to help you at anytime, so if you have any questions, or are not sure what you should be doing next - come and see us!
IMPORTANT: Any new student who missed the induction sessions should report to theTeaching Services Office between the hours of 9.30 - 16.30, Monday to Friday.
Note: Teaching starts on Monday 27th September 2010
College Enrolment: Friday 24 September 2010
College enrolment for Computer Science students takes place from 11.00 -12.00 on Friday 24 September 2010. Please see the College Enrolment webpages for further information about the enrolment process and what documentation you will need to bring with you. If you arrive after this date, you will need to arrange a time and date to enrol with the Admissions Office, Queens Building, Room CB02, as this process will not happen automatically. You must complete enrolment by Friday 22nd October 2010 or your registration with the College will be terminated.
Course Timetables and Booklists
General information about Computer Science course booklists and timetables may be found on here. Your personal timetable will depend on the courses on your recommended programme and the lab sessions to which you are assigned. Further information about this will be provided during the induction sessions.
Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) elections
Nominations and elections for SSLC student representatives will take place in the first week of the semester. This is coordinated by the Students' Union. Check your college email account for details.
College Services
During your departmental induction, you will be introduced to the wide range of services and facilities that are available on the QM public pages and Intranet (logon required). A few of these are listed below:
- Library
- English Language and Study Skills
- Advice and Counselling Service
- Disability and Dyslexia Support
Library
The collection at the Main Library has over a million book and journal volumes and includes CD-ROMs, videos, electronic resources, past exam papers as well as our newest collection of DVDs.
There are computer terminals on each floor of the Main Library, where you can search the Library catalogues , for the items you need. The catalogue will state whether the items you require are available in the Main Library and it will provide you with a classmark and location.
Full information on all the services offered by the Library and opening hours
can be found from their web pages:
http://www.library.qmul.ac.uk/index.htm
English Language and Study Skills
Students who have been educated in a language other than English can join courses which cover both English language and academic study. These in-sessional English courses include General English, Lecture Comprehension and Seminar Skills, Grammar and Vocabulary, Academic Writing and a Research Writing Workshop for PhD students. These courses are popular with international students and can make a substantial difference to your chances of academic success.
Full details on this programme can be found at http://www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/elss/insessional/index.htmlAdvice & Counselling
The Advice and Counselling Service offers a free and confidential service to all Queen Mary students, including those from Barts and The London, QM's School of Medicine and Dentistry.
The Advice and Counselling Service is part of the network of support for International Students at Queen Mary. As well as the information and advice we offer to all students, we offer international students specific advice on money, immigration and other practical aspects of coming to live and study in the UK .
Further information on all their services can be found at http://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/index.html
Disability and Dyslexia support
The Disability Coordinator can offer you advice and information about the facilities and resources for students who have a disability or a learning difficulty, and how to use the facilities offered by the QM Learning Support Service. They can advise on how to plan for your studies at Queen Mary, the support and resources we have here and how you might get some funding to help pay for them.
For further information, visit http://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/
The College also offers support and resources for students who have dyslexia or a specific learning difficulty. Disabled Student Allowances include funding for dyslexia support.
For further information, visit http://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/