BSc Information Technology

BSc Computer Science

ORIENTATION DAY SEPTEMBER 2010

PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION
 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 Intensive

Programming
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 C

CNPA SISPM E-learning
(Sat 9 to 12) (Sat 8:15 to 11:15) & (Mon 5:30pm to 8:30pm)
(Tue 5:30pm to 8:30pm)

Databases PAWS Rich Internet Apps

(Sat 1 to 4) &
(Thu 5:30pm - 8:30pm)
Business Intelligence
(Tue 5:30 to 8:30)
CS / IT Project
(Mon 5:30 to 7:30)
(Sat 11:30am to 2:30pm) (Mon 5:30pm to 8:30pm).
FOOD
(Sat 3:00pm to 6:00pm)
E-learning CS / IT Project
(Mon 5:30pm to 8:30pm) (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 2

The maximum number of modules in total is 4
The CS and IT project must always be done in your last
semester
The 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)

1
04/10/10 Modules Start

12
20/12/10 The University will be closed from 12.00 hours on Friday
Merry Christmas!
13
27/12/10 24 December until 08.30 hours on Tuesday 04 January 2011
Happy New Year!
16
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 [1] Calculate your CG Average:
 A3 3
 B1 4 Using your mark you can determine your grade
 B2 5 Using your grade you can determine your CG
 B3 6
 C1
To determine CG Average:
7
 C2 8
 C3 9
Find the average of your CG Values
 C4 9
 D1 10 Eg: Tom got A1, A3, B1, B3 find his CG Scores:
 D2 11 A1 = 1
 D3 12 A3 = 3
 E1 13 B1 = 4
 E2 14 B3 = 6
 E3 14
 E4 15
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 Programme
A reduced interest loan
Get your forms at the bank
Obtain a HELP letter from CTS
Complete 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 or

Tenille 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:
 StacyRamparas and
 Mark 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