FAQ

Student FAQ

Dear Student,

I often find that several students are emailing me the same questions. Therefore, it is easier for me to collate questions and answers on this page and then to email the URL back to the students. Before emailing me a question, please, check whether it is already answered on this page.
(If you have a question concerning personal circumstances, I will not post it here but answer it individually. All questions that are posted here will be anonymised.)

Questions about timetables, tutorials, etc

Questions about Appointments

Questions about CO22001

Questions about CO32037

Questions about the CNDS, Internet Computing or BEng Computing Programme

Questions about timetables, tutorials, signatures

I need your signature to enrol in the module (because I am on a customised program, etc)
Please, come to the first lecture and talk to me at the end of the lecture.
I have a question about prerequisites
Please, come to the first lecture and talk to me at the end of the lecture.
I would like to be in a particular tutorial/practical group.
Please, come to the first tutorial/practical of your choice. I don't have student numbers in advance. I cannot guarantee that the student numbers will be ok for the tutorial. If there are too many students in the tutorial I will be looking for volunteers to switch to another tutorial.
I would like to change to a different tutorial/practical group.
Please, come to the first tutorial/practical of your choice. I don't have student numbers in advance. I cannot guarantee that the student numbers will be ok for the tutorial. If there are too many students in the tutorial I will be looking for volunteers to switch to another tutorial.
Will the lecture start in the first week?
Yes, all events that I teach in week 1 will be running as scheduled.

Questions about Appointments

How do I schedule an appointment?
If you just have a short question, the best time to ask me is during the practical or right after the lecture. If you have a longer question that cannot be answered by email and that requires an appointment, please, send me an email. In this email, please, include
1) your name,
2) a brief description of what the question is about (including which module or programme etc) and
3) which times would be suitable for you for the appointment.
Where is your office located?
C47
What is your phone number?
I prefer to be contacted by email, rather than by phone. But in any case my number is 455 2705.

Questions about CO22001

The module website contains a lot of information about the module.

How much time do I have for the tutorials/assessments?
You need to finish the tutorials and assessments by week 9. Although the system keeps track of how much time you spent on each assessment, this is not used for marking.

Questions about CO32037

The module website contains a lot of information about the module.

A Coursework and Exam FAQ can be found on the module website.

I would like to have a MySQL account
MySQL accounts will be created for all students in this module. If you have reason to believe that your name is not on the class list (for example, because you are on a customised programme or you matriculated late), then you need to send an email to u.priss with your details by week 3 if you would like to have a MySQL account.
Do I have to use MySQL for the coursework?
No. The use of MySQL is optional.

Questions about the CNDS, Internet Computing or BEng Computing Programme

I am currently the Programme Leader for these programmes but only for year 3.
Questions about the Honours year should be directed to Sally Smith.