ORIENTATION DAY SEPTEMBER 2010PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION

BSc Information TechnologyBSc Computer Science

Walking in Integrity!

If you and I are going to experience God’s best we’re going to have to live open and honest lives and go the extra mile to do what’s right!

Integrity takes the high road, it does the right thing, regardless of whether anyone is watching. People of integrity are true to their word, they don’t need a legal contract to bind them to an agreement. They do what they say they will do because they have given their word! They don’t have hidden agendas or ulterior motives. People don’t have to wonder what you really mean. You treat others the way you would like to be treated yourself, and you are the same in private as you are in public.

We are experiencing an integrity crisis. Lying and cheating are common practices. The lines between right and wrong have become blurred. Personal standards have sunk to an all time low as people pursue any pleasure and take any shortcut to success.

But God is after something different. He’s looking for people with the will to walk in integrity – people who will do what’s right when everyone else is doing what’s wrong! So if you and I are going to experience the life God has in store for us, we’re going to have to be willing to be different. We’re going to have to go against the grain and choose integrity!

About the Programmes

The difference between BSc Information Technology vs BSc Computer Science

BSc Information Technology Meant for those who are more research oriented Focuses more on the management side of IT Ideally suited for non-programmers

BSc Computer Science Meant for more technical students Focuses more on the programming side

About the Programme

Completion Time: UH allows up to 4 years to complete the

programme Most students complete in 1 year (this is

known as full time) GATE allows a maximum of 4 semesters

to finish the course

The Modules

BSc Computer Science / BSc Information Technology

NO Programming Very Little Programming

Programming Intensive

SISPM Business Intelligence FOOD

CNPA (Networking) Databases PAWS

Quantum Computing CS Project

IT Project

E-learning

Rich Internet Application

BSc Information Technology

For this title students must study TWO compulsory core modules, i.e.

1) Strategic Information Systems Planning and Management (SISPM), PLUS

2) Information Technology Project OR RIADD (Rich Internet Apps)

Students must also study two optional modules from the list below. Optional modules

- Computer Network Protocols and Architectures (CNPA) - Quantum Computing (QC) - Databases (DB) - Principles and Applications of Web Services (PAWS) - Business Intelligence (BI)

BSc Computer Science

For this title students must study TWO compulsory core modules, i.e.

1) Further Object Oriented Development (FOOD), PLUS 2) Computer Science Project OR EADD (E-learning)

Students must also study two optional modules from the list below.

Optional modules - Computer Network Protocols and Architectures (CNPA) - Quantum Computing (QC) - Databases (DB) - Principles and Applications of Web Services (PAWS) - Business Intelligence (BI)

The Timetable

18th September to 21st January 22nd January to 27th May 28th May to 25th September

Semester A Semester B Semester CCNPA (Sat 9 to 12)

SISPM (Sat 8:15 to 11:15) & (Tue 5:30pm to 8:30pm)

E-learning (Mon 5:30pm to 8:30pm)

Databases (Sat 1 to 4) & (Thu 5:30pm - 8:30pm)

PAWS (Sat 11:30am to 2:30pm)

Rich Internet Apps (Mon 5:30pm to 8:30pm).

Business Intelligence (Tue 5:30 to 8:30)

FOOD (Sat 3:00pm to 6:00pm)

CS / IT Project (Mon 5:30 to 7:30)

E-learning (Mon 5:30pm to 8:30pm)

CS / IT Project (Mon 5:30pm to 7:30pm)

Rich Internet Apps (Mon 5:30pm to 8:30pm).

Module Options

The maximum number of modules per semester is 2The maximum number of modules in total is 4The CS and IT project must always be done in your

last semesterThe Rich Internet Application (RIA) and E-learning

modules (alternative to the CS and IT project) can be done in any semester that it is being offered.

You cannot choose both RIA and IT Project nor can you choose E-learning and CS Project.

You do not need results from one semester to move to the next.

Assessment of Modules

Each module is typically assessed via coursework (Assignments). Normally you will get 3 to 4 assignments per module. Each may carry a different percent but they all add up to 100%.

The assignments are usually given at least 5 -7 weeks before the due date. In some cases assignment 1 will be due by end of 2nd Month, Assignment 2 will be due by the end of the 3rd Month and Assignment 3 will be due by the end of the 4th Month.

All assignments are submitted in soft copy on Studynet.

Exams?

At their discretion UH may choose to introduce exams.

Both Databases and CNPA will consist of exams which will be done on Sundays during the course of the semester.

Studynet Schedule

See next slide

Wk no Begin date Unit Topic Practical work Assessment

20/09/10 Induction (new students only)

27/09/10 Induction (new students only)

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04/10/10 Modules Start

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20/12/10 The University will be closed from 12.00 hours on Friday Merry Christmas!

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27/12/10 24 December until 08.30 hours on Tuesday 04 January 2011 Happy New Year!

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21/01/11 Semester Ends

14/02/11 Semester A Module Board and Programme Board

30/05/11 Semester B Module Board; Semester A Referral Board

11/07/11 Semester B Projects, Referral, and Programme Board

Availability of Results

Module Board Meets on : 14 Feb 2011 Your overall results for first module in the semester

will be published on Studynet

Programme Board Meets on: Nov 2011 Final results for graduating students will be made

available

Marks and Grades and Honours

Determining Your Class of Degree

Grade Classification Grade (CG) A1 1 A2 2 A3 3 B1 4 B2 5 B3 6 C1 7 C2 8 C3 9 C4 9 D1 10 D2 11 D3 12 E1 13 E2 14 E3 14 E4 15

[1] Calculate your CG Average:

Using your mark you can determine your gradeUsing your grade you can determine your CGTo determine CG Average:

Find the average of your CG Values

Eg: Tom got A1, A3, B1, B3 find his CG Scores:A1 = 1A3 = 3B1 = 4B3 = 6

For direct entrants to Level 3, Honours classification will be determined from the average grade of the best 90 credits (3 modules) at Level 3 or higher.

 Classification: First get the CG Average for the best 3 grades, then:

i For a first class honours award a candidate must achieve a Classification Grade (CG) average of 3.5 or less

 ii For an upper second class honours award a candidate must achieve a CG average of 6.5 or less

iii For a lower second class honours award a candidate must achieve a CG average of 9.5 or less

iv For a third class honours award a candidate must achieve a CG average of 12.5 or less

CONSIDERATION FOR 1st Class Honours

For a first class honours award a candidate must achieve A Classification Grade (CG) average of 3.5 or less

In the previous slide, Tom who got Tom got A1, A3, B1, B3 and whose three best grades are A1, A3, B1. His CG Average was (1+3+4)/3 = 2.67, which qualifies Tom for 1st Class Honours

CONSIDERATION FOR: Upper 2nd Class Honours

For a upper 2nd class honours award a candidate must achieve a Classification Grade (CG) average greater than 3.5 but less than or equal to 6.5

[For a full list of classification see the UH CD. In the folder labeled “Rules and Regulations” you will find the file “Determining Degree Classification”.]

NON HONOURS DEGREE

Students may choose to graduate after completing 2 modules. They would be able to graduate with a non-honours degree however this is based purely on the University’s discretion and may be linked to your grades in the completed modules.

This may affect your chances of joining certain MSc programmes.

Note: a Non-Honours degree is the same as a bare pass but still a BSc degree.

Failing a Module

Should you fail a module what are your options?[1] You will get a referral assignment at the end

of the module, should you pass this you would get a bare pass grade

[2] Should you opt not to do the referral or you failed the referral then you may either repeat the module or do a new module. Cost:

REPEATING A MODULE = 50% module cost = GBP 250 DOING A NEW MODULE = 100% module cost = GBP 500

Lateness of Assignments

Once you hand up after the deadline time (which is UK time), the lateness penalty will be applied.

Lateness Penalty = Max mark of D3 (about 40 marks).

If you hand up after 1 week late your assignment will not be marked and you will be awarded 0 marks.

If you are late with your assignment, you may submit an extenuating circumstances form accompanied by relevant documentation (e.g. Sick leave certificate) to UH. Lateness penalty will be waived.

Graduates and Results

March 2007 (Batch 1) 7 first class honours Top Student in the World: Brent Meade

August 2007 (Batch 2) 15 first class honours Top Student in IS in the world: Dwain Johnson

Graduates and Results

March 2008 (Batch 3) 15 first class honours Top Students in IS in the world= Rodney Mahabir and

Sheralyn Sankar-Hardath

August 2008 (Batch 4) 37 first class honours Top Students in IS in the world= Jaysen Flaviney (1st

studetn to get 4 A1’s and Paul Nelson (highest average by any student in the programme)

Graduates and Results

March 2009 (Batch 5) 35 first class honours Top Students in CS in the world: Colwayne Babb (4

A1’s) Top Student in IS in the world: Keyun Boatswain

August 2009 (Batch 6) 56 first class honours Top Students in IS in the world: Marcelle Romany-

Pierre (4 A1’s) Top Student in CS in the world: Sheldon Ramanan

Graduates and Results

March 2010 (Batch 7) 44 first class honours Top Students in the world: Sham Neebar

Payments

CTS Payments Each semester students are required to register with CTS –

registration fee is $500 For students who are not getting GATE tuition fees are

applicable

UH Fees GBP 500 per module payable at the start of the semester. For students doing 2 modules you can pay for 1 module at

the beginning of the semester and the second at the end of October.

NB: The CS and IT Project Modules are GBP 800 but the other modules are GBP 500.

Books

Books are available in either soft copy of hard copy for each module.

Most modules are moving to soft copy however.

Students will require their studynet username and password to access the books at the start.

GATE

Students need to attend classes in order to ensure GATE is paid.

The roles are passed to the STTE, students are required to sign the register.

The ministry will not pay for students to repeat the modules (even if you repeat in the period covered by GATE)

GATE only covers the modules you do up to a max of 4 semesters.

HELP Loan

Government also provides assistance to students to pay their UH fees.

Higher Education Loan ProgrammeA reduced interest loanGet your forms at the bankObtain a HELP letter from CTSComplete forms and return to the Bank

It takes between 1 month to 3 months before receiving funds.

Assistance with Fees

Ministry of Community Development and Gender Affairs provides financial assistance (based on application)

Soft copies of the forms are available. I can arrange to email them out to those who need it.

Contact Ms. Paula Bernard at 624-0119 orTenille at 625-3012

Scholarships

Each Semester CTS would normally provide a minimum of 1 full scholarship to a UH student.

Ideally the student is someone who embodies what CTS is about, someone who is willing to assist beyond the classroom and is very active in promoting CTS through various activities.

Our scholarship winners for September 2011 are:Stacy Ramparas andMark Richards

Part of the CTS Family

Sports and Family Day – March 2011

Tobago Lime – Easter and Independence Weekends

Football, Cricket, Cards and Other Board Games during the semester

Beach lime etc...

Graduating

The Graduation Ceremony is held at the Hyatt Regency

Graduation is typically the 2nd Sunday in December

CTS awards its top student with airfare to attend the UH Graduation Ceremony in the UK

Other Items

Parking – 4 car parks are available.

Library – most of the books will be available as e-books however we also have printed versions available for internal use in the library at the main building.

Food Walking distance: Subway, Marios, KFC, Boomers,

Corn Soup Driving: Al Haaq, Chinese Food, Price Plaza has Ruby

Tuesdays, KFC, Caribbean Cuisine, TGI Fridays etc.

Training Programmes

Oracle - $1000 Start Date: Sunday 3rd October from 1:30 pm to

3:30pm (10 wks). You would need to walk with your computers

FOOD Bridging Class - $1000 Starts Wednesday 29th September A introductory course for students who are interested

in doing the FOOD module but don’t have a background in Object Oriented Programming