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Masters of Computing and IT Studies Induction Notes (Semester 2, 2007)
Welcome MCOMP and MITS students!
Information Sources
- MITS / MCOMP web page:
http://escience.anu.edu.au/teaching/
contains program and course information (the definitive source),
suggested enrolment patterns ,
the on-line version of this document,
timetabling information (with links to course home pages),
and information on
two year degree combinations and
research degree pathways.
- 2007 Student Enrolment and Administrative Procedures (SEAP) Guide
contains general information on enrolment procedures, fees,
examinations and assessment, academic progress and help.
- Student iGuide 2007
contains information on the general ANU information services,
including access to general ANU computer facilities, ISIS,
and your ANU email account. See also
http://students.anu.edu.au/studentitguide.
- DCS Student Handbook
although designed primarily for undergraduate students,
this contains information on DCS services, the CSIT building,
and assessment in Computer Science courses, and general rules on the
use of ANU computer services and laboratories.
- Student Computing Environment: User Guide
this contains a guide to the Linux environment for CS undergraduate
computing laboratories (ground floor CSIT Building). You will use a
separate computing account (although with the same username)
for these labs for Masters courses mapped
to COMP3XXX or COMP4XXX courses as well. The Guide will also be
useful for your Masters Lab account, which is also Linux.
- ANU Graduate Coursework Prospectus 2007
http://info.anu.edu.au/StudyAt/050PP_Graduate_Coursework
contains general information on graduate student facilities and
services at ANU.
Facilities
- Masters Computer Laboratory
This is in the Ian Ross Building room R105. There are a number of
Linux workstations there, plus desk space for studying and a noticeboard.
Student Card access is enabled after enrolment (by early week 1).
Please note the Occupational Health and Safety Notices.
Information or the Masters Labs computer system can be found at
http://ephebe.anu.edu.au.
The system can be accessed externally by Secure Shell, via the (Unix) command
ssh ephebe.anu.edu.au. For external Windows machines, ssh
can be installed with the Cygwin Linux emulation package available from
http://www.cygwin.com.
- Other Facilities in the Ian Ross Building
Outside the laboratory, there are also a `Quiet Room', kitchenette and lockers.
- General ANU IT Services
Once enrolled, you will have an email account of the form
u9999999@anu.edu.au. It is recommended that you
use this as your email address for all contact with DCS staff.
Furthermore, staff (including me!) will contact you by that address,
and so you are expected to check it regularly.
You will also be able to use general ANU IT services
Consultation and Help
- CECS Student Services Ms Jill Mayo, IR N204, x58870,
student.services[at]cecs.anu.edu.au
see Jill for general advice on administrative procedures
(e.g. online enrolment via ISIS,
degree completion procedures),
and advice on ANU student services.
- Masters Convenor Dr Peter Strazdins, CSIT N330, x55141,
peter[at]cs.anu.edu.au
for advice on enrolment and degree variation, and general issues
for your degrees. Peter is also the Masters Project co-ordinator.
- Masters Lab Technical Support Mr Hugh Fisher, CSIT N238,
x55148, hugh.fisher[at]anu.edu.au
see Hugh to have your Masters computer account enabled, and for
problems with your account or the hardware in the
Masters lab.
- DCS Office Ms Pam Phillips, pamela.phillips[at]anu.edu.au,
x54043
for permission codes, general advise about DCS
including help in contacting lecturers,
obtaining copies of Handbook and user Guide.
- Course Co-ordinators
for specific help (e.g. on assignments) on each course that
you will enrol in, that course will have a web page advertising
how to do so. Generally, it includes contact with the Course Co-ordinator
(main lecturer).
Some General ANU Services
- The Academic Skills and Learning Centre
http://www.anu.edu.au/academicskills
the ASLC can offer assistance to you to improve your
independent study skills and habits,
essay writing skills and English speaking/listening
skills. This takes the form of individual consultations
and small classes. There is also useful online materials,
e.g. on
time and project management.
- The International Education Office:
x55699, pg.int[at]anu.edu.au,
www.edu.au/ieo
(for International Students) the IEO offers orientation for
new students, and advice on issues such as visas,
health cover and student communities.
- ANU Counselling Centre:
http://www.anu.edu.au/counsel/
offers a free and confidential counselling service
for personal and emotional problems encountered by ANU
students.
Getting Ready for the Semester
- decide on your courses : -- how many courses?
-- how much prior programming experience ?
one possible suggestion for Full Time:
MITS: COMP6240; choose 3 from
COMP6341, COMP6704, COMP6390, COMP6444, COMP6461
MCOMP: decide on whether you want to specialize, and see
the
suggested enrolment patterns page.
- complete your enrolment (week 0)
get the Masters Convenor's signature,
go to the Enrolment Session 1:30 pm 11/07 at Melville Hall
(or see Jill Mayo), and finally enrol on-line via ANUBIS
(note that you can vary your enrolment on-line up
until the end of week 2) and collect your ANU Student Card.
- if you have been granted status from previous studies, fill in a
Status Application form
- `settle in' to ANU and Canberra (weeks 0-1)
- find out your lecture / tutorial times and places; also visit your
courses' home pages (weeks 0-1)
- register for tutorials (weeks 0-1)
some courses will require you to register on a tutorial or
laboratory session via the StReAMS on-line registration system.
Connect to
http://cs.anu.edu.au/streams (note that it may take up to
48 hours for your enrolment information to reach StReAMS).
Log in using your uni id and PAC code.
You should see a list of all courses requiring registration;
follow the links and make your choices - this is best done as early
as possible before the sessions begin to fill up
Connecting to StReAMS will also cause you to gain access to the
undergraduate labs on the ground floor of the CSIT building
(needed for the courses holding tutorials there - login using
your uni id and PAC code).
- obtain your Masters computer account (early week 1)
- begin attending the lectures etc for your courses (from week 1)
- have a great semester!
Peter Strazdins, Masters Convenor, Semester 2 2007
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