COMPSCI 111/111G: An Introduction to Practical Computing

This page gives a basic overview of CompSci111/111G for Summer School 2022. All course material is in Modules.

Course Overview	Course Information	Staff
Class Representatives	Lecture Times	Course Resources
Assessments	Course Expectations	Getting Started

 

Course Overview

A practical introduction to computing that will build confidence and familiarity with computers. Topics include: web design, game design, an overview of computer hardware and operating systems, effective use of common applications, using the Internet as a communication medium, applying programming concepts, and social implications of technology.

As part of their practical work, students will create web pages, and use a variety of home and office applications including word processing and spreadsheets.

Course Information & Lecture/Lab Schedule

An overview of the course is provided in the Digital Course Outline.

More information can be found in the Course Information booklet

 and the Lecture / Lab Schedule.

Staff

Please feel free to contact any of the following people.  We are all very happy to help you with any queries or concerns.

Ann Cameron (Course Coordinator / Lab Supervisor) 

Email: a.cameron@auckland.ac.nz
Room: 413 on Level 4 of the Maths & Physics Building (Bldg. 303) 
Phone: (09) 923-4947.
Office Hours: Open door policy.   Visit any time (or email for appointment).

Daniel Wilson  (Lecturer)

Email: daniel.wilson@auckland.ac.nz
Room: 494 on Level 4 of the Extension to the Maths & Physics Building (Bldg. 303S) 
Office Hours: Please email for an appointment.

Shyamli Sindhwani (Lecturer)

Email: shyamli.sindhwani@auckland.ac.nz

Room:  415 on Level 4 of the Maths & Physics Building (Bldg. 303) 
Office Hours: Please email for an appointment.

Tutors:

Ann Cameron (Lab Supervisor)  Email: a.cameron@auckland.ac.nz

Damir Azhar  Email: damir.azhar@auckland.ac.nz

Martin Horide  Email: mhor204@aucklanduni.ac.nz

 

ClassRepresentative 

Class reps can act as an intermediary between students in the class and the lecturers and tutors. You can share with them any comments about the course if you don't feel comfortable approaching the lecturers or course coordinator.

• Xzadia Johnson  Email: xjoh247@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Lecture times

Day	Time	Room
Monday	11am - 12noon	SLT1 (Ground Floor Maths & Physics Building 303-G01)
Tuesday	11am - 12noon	SLT1 (Ground Floor Maths & Physics Building 303-G01)
Wednesday	11am - 1pm	PLT1 (Ground Floor Maths & Physics Building 303-G20)
Thursday	11am - 12noon	SLT1 (Ground Floor Maths & Physics Building 303-G01)
Friday	11am - 12noon	SLT1 (Ground Floor Maths & Physics Building 303-G01)

Check SSO for room times

Course Resources and Getting Help

Piazza is the main forum we will be using for asking and answering questions. This works well so you are encouraged to participate asking and answering questions there.

You are always very welcome to contact any of the teaching staff if you have any queries or concerns that can't be answered via Piazza. 

Assessments and Pass Requirements

To pass the course, in addition to obtaining at least 50% overall, you must pass separately the theory component (test + exam) and the practical component (labs).  The test (on Monday 24th January) is worth 20% of your final mark and the exam is worth 50% of your final mark so to pass the theory component you must obtain at least 35/70.  The labs are worth 30% so to pass the practical component you must obtain at least 15/30 for your total lab marks.

Course Expectations

You are expected to attend all lectures (or watch the lecture recordings) before doing your labs.  Lab attendance is compulsory.  All labs are held in Room 303S-175 on Level 1 of the Computer Science extension to the Maths & Physics Building.  There are two lab sessions each week - one on Tuesday and another on Thursday.

Getting Started

The course material is arranged in Modules.