This page gives a basic overview of CompSci111/111G for Semester One, 2023.  All course material is in Modules.

Course Overview	Digital Course Outline	Teaching Staff
Class Representatives	Lecture Times and Lecture/Lab Schedule	Getting Help
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 spreadsheets, and databases.

Digital Course Outline

A full overview of the course is provided in the Digital Course Outline

Teaching 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 or Zoom meeting).

Aniket Mahanti

Email:  a.mahanti@auckland.ac.nz  
Office Hours: Email for appointment or Zoom meeting.

Daniel Wilson 

Email:  daniel.wilson@auckland.ac.nz 
Room: 494 on Level 4 of the Maths & Physics Building (Bldg. 303) 
Office Hours: Open Door Policy:  Visit any time (or email for appointment or Zoom meeting).

Lab Tutors

Ann Cameron (Lab supervisor): Email a.cameron@auckland.ac.nz
Lingge Meng: Email lmen330@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Damir Azhar: Email damir.azhar@auckland.ac.nz

Class Representative

Class reps can act as an intermediary between students in the class and the lecturers and tutors. You can share with them any suggestions/complaints/remarks that you aren't comfortable discussing directly with one of the teaching staff (Ann, Aniket, Daniel).

• Mackenzie Carkeek: mcar875@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Lecture times

Day	Time	Room
Monday	4pm	303-G20 (Maths & Physics Bldg PLT1)
Tuesday	4pm	303-G20 (Maths & Physics Bldg PLT1)
Friday	4pm	303-G20 (Maths & Physics Bldg PLT1)

Check SSO for room times

Lecture/Lab Schedule

Here is the list of lectures and labs for the whole semester:

Lecture/Lab Schedule (Spreadsheet)
Lecture/Lab Schedule (pdf)

Course Resources and Getting Help

Piazza is the main forum we will be using for asking and answering questions. In a large class like this it 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.

Assessments and Pass Requirements

To pass the course, you need to obtain at least 50% overall as well as getting at least 50% of the theory component (test plus exam) and at least 50% of the practical component (labs).  The test (at 6:30pm on Wednesday 5^th April) is worth 20% of your final mark and the exam is worth 50% of your final mark.  The labs are worth 30% of your final mark.

Mid-Semester Test (5^th April)

• Worth:  20% of your final mark and will be marked out of 100.
• Time: 6:30pm until 8:00pm (NZ Time) on Wednesday 5^th April.
• Length of test: You have 90 minutes to complete the test.
• Material covered: Lectures 1 - 12 (inclusive) and Labs 1 - 4 (inclusive).
• Venue: The test will be held on campus.
• Test Room and Seat Number will be emailed to your university email address on Monday 3rd April by Angela Chang.
• Type of Test: The test will be on Inspera and will be a mixture of multi-choice and short answers.
• What you can take into the test room: You may take in a single A4 sheet of handwritten notes.
• Please practise using Inspera to answer test questions by doing the two practice tests which are available on Canvas under Assignments / Past Year Tests and Exams (for practice).  
• Any concerns please email Ann Cameron (a.cameron@auckland.ac.nz).

Course Expectations

You are expected to attend all lectures (or watch the lecture recordings) before doing your labs.  All labs are held in Room 303S-279 on Level 2 of the Computer Science extension to the Maths & Physics Building.  Attendance at labs is compulsory.  10% of each lab is for attendance.

If you are an offshore student, please ensure you watch the lab recording before doing the lab.

Learning in the School of Computer Science

Student learning expectations document

Getting Started

The course material is arranged in Modules.