Summary Sheet for Computer Science Students - Academic
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For general queries about Computer Science.
The Information Commons Helpdesk can add credit to your NetAccount, printing and photocopy accounts, reset passwords, and can answer general student computing and Cecil enquiries.
The Science Faculty Student Centre can provide general information and advice on all programmes within the Science Faculty. Computers are available for enrolment, along with staff to assist you with any enrolment issues.
The Student Information Centre provides a first point of contact for current and prospective students to the university. The Information Centre's functions are varied and include:
The Student Information Centre is located in Room 112, Level
1 (Ground Floor), The ClockTower Building,
The
All students in the Computer Science Department are expected to familiarize themselves with the contents of the department handbook. It contains important information such as course descriptions, maps, staff contact details, department policy etc.
The handbook is available from the Computer Science Department office, the Student Resource Centre, the Science Faculty Student Centre or the Student Information Centre. Website: http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/handbook/
You can change the courses you are enrolled in by adding or deleting courses from your current enrolment. Most changes can be made on-line using the nDeva system. Fees are refunded for any course which is deleted. The final day for adding or deleting courses is:
Applications for late deletions will only be considered in
exceptional circumstances and must be made on the "Late Application to
Delete a Course" form available from the Student Information Centre in
Room 112 on Level 1 of the
If you wish to cease attending a course after the deadline for deletion has passed, then you must apply to withdraw from a course using the "Course Alteration Form". The last date for withdrawal is:
Note that in the
case of withdrawals, the course fees will not be refunded. The course will remain on your academic
record (it will show as a withdrawal) and will count as zero points, thereby
affecting your GPA (grade point average).
If you do not sit
the exam and have not withdrawn from the course before the specified date, then
the course will appear on your academic record as "DNS" (Did Not Sit)
and will count as zero points, thereby affecting your GPA.
For help with planning your studies or enrolling in Computer Science courses, please contact the staff at the Computer Science Enrolment Office
For general help with your enrolment, contact:
Please note: If you
have not paid your tuition fees then you will be deleted from all your courses. A reinstatement fee of $25 per course will be charged. If you are deleted from your courses, you
will have no access to the Library, Cecil, Computer Laboratories, and will be
unable to submit any assignments for Computer Science courses (the ADB will not
work). The final deadline for fees in
the first semester is
For general information on examinations (e.g. aegrotats
& compassionate passes, special conditions, timetables, campus maps, etc),
refer to the website: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/exams.
If your performance in a test or exam is impaired (or if you
miss the test/exam) due to temporary illness, injury or exceptional
circumstances, you may be able to apply for an aegrotat, compassionate or
special pass consideration (the type of consideration depends on the particular
circumstances which apply). For more
detailed information, refer to the
The application form is available from Student Health (City campus: Level 3 of the Student Commons - Tamaki Campus: Building 701.5).
You can find your personal examination timetable by logging on to http://www.auckland.ac.nz/nDeva. The room allocations for exams will be posted on various noticeboards (e.g. in the Chemistry Building foyer, on the window of the ground floor of the Maths & Physics Building, the Student Cafeteria Window, the Student Information Centre, the Library foyer) at approximately 5:30 pm the day before the exam. At Tamaki campus, the room allocations will be posted on the noticeboard in the foyer of the Student Resource Centre, Building 710.1.
Results can be obtained on-line as they become available
from http://www.auckland.ac.nz/nDeva.
Selected tests and exams from previous semesters are
available for some courses. For Computer
Science papers, these can sometimes be accessed online using the "Tests
and Exams" button on the right hand side of your course page. Exam papers for the last few years are also
available from the library's exam database: http://examdb.auckland.ac.nz/.
If you have a temporary or permanent disability which affects your ability to sit examinations under normal conditions, you may apply to sit examinations under special conditions which take account of the disability Apply to Student Health and Counselling
If Student Health recommends special conditions, the recommendation
form should then be taken to the Examinations Office
It is recommended that you take a copy of the form before submitting it
to the Examinations Office. If you are
sitting your term test under special conditions then you must contact the
course supervisor as arrangements are made directly with the department.
The time and location of your test is generally announced during lectures. Also refer to your course information sheet and the course website. If you have a clash with another test, please advise the course supervisor as soon as possible.
All Computer Science labs are located in the
Maths/Physics/Computer Science building (Building 303) in the Science Centre,
on the corner of
The tutorial laboratories are reserved for organised tutorials in particular courses. Students may not use these laboratories outside of tutorials:
There are two laboratories which have Computer Science Lab Demonstrators available to help, and they are both located on the first floor:
There are also two laboratories where students can work, but there are no CS Lab Demonstrators available in these labs:
At Tamaki campus, the undergraduate computer laboratories are in Room 710.3, and on the Ground Floor of Buildings 721 and 723.
During the semester, the First Floor Computer Lab and the
Old Computer Lab will be open:
During the breaks,
these hours are reduced, and the opening hours will be advertised on notices
around the department as well as being posted at: http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/locations/
Note: If the labs are not busy, the Old
Computer Lab is sometimes closed and all students should work in the First
Floor Computer Lab.
During the
semester, the following Tamaki Labs will be open:
For the opening hours of the Tamaki labs during the
breaks, refer to: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/cir_resources/text_index.cfm?action=display_page&page_title=resources_Tamaki_OpeningHours
You can call the lab demonstrator by logging into the WebBooker system (Click on the “WebBooker” link from your Personal Portal page or type in the URL: https://ebook.cs.auckland.ac.nz/) then click on the “Call Demonstrator” button. To be fair to everyone, demonstrators will answer your request for help on a “first come, first served” basis. Please note that it is not the demonstrator’s job to help you write your assignment, nor should they debug your programs. They provide security and some assistance learning the course material where possible.
In addition to the Computer Science laboratories, there are
a number of computers available at the Kate Edger Information Commons (
DELNA is a diagnostic procedure designed to help new undergraduates determine where they may need help with their academic English. Note that the DELNA assessment will not cost you anything and will not appear on your academic record, but it may help increase your chance of success. Once DELNA has assessed a student's vocabulary, reading, writing and listening skills, the student can then be directed to the appropriate help on campus (e.g. ELSAC).
The ELSAC offers a self-study facility within a computerised language learning environment so that you can improve your English in your own time. Staff are available to assist students at all times.
The ELSAC is open 7 days per week and is free to all enrolled students.
The SLC is there to help you develop your academic potential. They offer:
To use SLC services, you need to register ($10 fee) with the Centre for the current academic year.
Check your assignment sheet for instructions on what is to
be submitted and how it is to be submitted.
Please ensure that all your files are correctly named and are of the
correct type. If your assignment is to
be submitted electronically via the assignment drop-box, select “WebDropBox”
from your Personal Portal page. http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/personal/
All textbooks for University courses can be obtained from
UBS or from Volume I. They maintain a
list of all required texts.
All
Contact your lecturer or tutor during office hours or make
an appointment. Refer to the
"People" page of the course's website for contact details. The class forum is another way you can
obtain help with course-related queries.
The forum address is: http://forums.cs.auckland.ac.nz.
You can add more credit to your Internet or Print quota at
the IC HelpDesk on Level 2 of the
The library
search facility can be accessed from any location at http://voyager.auckland.ac.nz/.
In addition to books, the library has extensive electronic
resources. Details of the resources
available can be accessed via the website: http://www2.auckland.ac.nz/lbr/. The university has multiple libraries spread
over the four campus sites: City, Grafton,
If you miss a lecture, you should catch up as soon as
possible by obtaining notes for the missed lecture. Any spare lecture handouts are usually put opposite
the Student Resource Centre. Lecture
notes for some courses are also available on the web: http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/courses/
The class forum is a very useful resource for Computer
Science students, especially in the evenings and weekends when the tutors and
lecturers are not available. You can use
the forum to discuss course-related topics.
Website: http://forums.cs.auckland.ac.nz.
Reference material for the programming languages/platforms most often used by Computer Science students is available at the website: http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/references/
Contains links to useful pages like the WebDropbox, Webmail,
WebBooker and access to your G-drive via the web. It also displays a list of all the courses
you are currently enrolled in, and your remaining Internet and print quota (if
logged into NetLogin). Website: http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/personal/
There are several photocopiers available for use by
students. Libraries on all campuses have
photocopiers. The main photocopying
areas on the City Campus are on Level 1 of the General Library (
On Level 1 of the
Kate Edger Information Commons,
The SRC can give advice, sell diskettes, course books, and
the Computer Science Software CD. Check
the pigeon-holes through the double doors opposite the SRC for spare Computer
Science lecture handouts.
The student enquiry / reception counter and resource centre
for Tamaki students is located in Building 710.1 and is open
Non-Academic Information
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AUSA is located on Level 2 of the Student Commons building,
A good way to relax and make new friends is to join a club. There are a number of clubs (affiliated to the AUSA) which may be of interest to you. For details of the various clubs you can join, contact:
A wide range of activities are offered to students at the
Recreation Centre at both the City campus (
The student enquiry / reception counter and resource centre
for Tamaki students is located in Building 710.1 and is open
UNIGUIDE is a programme aimed at helping new students settle into University life. It is a buddy/guide programme delivered by senior students to new students.
Campus Pharmacy Auckland is located on Level 1 of the
The University Counselling service is free and confidential. It is staffed by registered psychologists and counsellors. Where possible, culturally or gender appropriate counsellors are available if required. The service provides one-to-one counselling on a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and the impact of personal difficulties on academic performance.
Geddes Dental Group provides comprehensive oral health
care. The dental service is part of the
University Health Centre on Level 3 of the
Comprehensive medical service is available at the University Health Service. The service is free to students with a Community Services Card, or $15 to students without a card.
The university has a number of rooms available if you are ill or have a disability and need to lie down somewhere. In Building 303 of the Science Centre, this is Room 718 on the seventh floor. To obtain entry to this room, check at the Statistics office on the second floor (Room 202 or 203), or at the Mathematics office on the third floor (Room 303).
The University has 4 creches and a Kohanga Reo. Phone 373-7599 ext 85121 (Early Childhood
Centre at
A wide range of services and resources are available to students with disabilities. The goal of Disabilities Services is "to enable and encourage students with disabilities to access University study and to reach their academic potential." If you have a disability, you can discuss your requirements with the coordinators.
The staff of the International Office can advise International Students on all matters relating to application, admission, fees, immigration, arrival services and orientation. The International Office also offers ongoing support and after arrival advice.
The International Students handbook contains a wealth of
useful information for international students.
The Computer Science Liaison Officer for International Students is Mr. Robert Sheehan.
You may like to contact the Computer Science Department's
Maori and
Other people you may like to contact for advice and assistance are:
is a place for students with children to study, relax, play, change nappies, feed, or do whatever they need to between lectures. Parentspace has a selection of toys and books, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities and couches. For those last-minute assignments, Parentspace also has a computer (remember to bring a disk to save to).
Parentspace is also home to the Student Parent Resource
Officer (SPRO). The SPRO works with the
University and the AUSA to help ensure your needs as a parent are met by the
University. For priority car park permits or other assistance, contact the
SPRO. Baby changing tables are located
in the main women's toilets under the Quad area (by the lockers) and in the
AUSA staff toilet at
See previous entry under Healthcare
Emergency security telephones are located at strategic locations throughout the Campus (for example, outside Building 303 by the bicycle stands, and also in the lifts). These telephones are linked to the Security Control Room and are to be used in the event that you feel threatened, anxious or sense your safety or that of another person could be at risk. Know the location of these telephones and use them if necessary. Note you can use the emergency telephone in the lift is you get accidentally locked in the building.
If you encounter problems with the behaviour of staff or fellow students, e.g. behaviour that is unwanted, unacceptable or offensive, you may seek confidential assistance from the Resolve network or the University Mediator. University policy is that harassment on any grounds - whether sexual, racial, religious, academic, or intellectual - is totally unacceptable. The Mediator's Office co-ordinates the University's anti-harassment and discrimination procedure. The office also works to prevent disputes through education and provides a disputes mediation service to staff and students.
If you need someone to talk to, you are very welcome to email
needtotalk@cs.auckland.ac.nz or contact any of the following Computer Science staff
members:
Phone 373-5999 ext 85000 (or ext 85225 for Tamaki campus)
for all security concerns. In an
emergency, dial 111.
The Student Advocacy Network’s aim is to offer prompt, confidential and quality support to all students who have academic grievances or any other concerns about University life or services. They can help with flatting and landlord problems, issues with other students, hassles with life in general. Advocates can also assist with legal problems or questions.
Telephone 0800 61 62 63 to speak with a student advisor. You
can also contact the Call Centre at any time by Fax: 0800 61 62 64, or by
e-mail, studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz
If you are stressed, hungry or have financial problems, AUSA WAVE WELFARE will try to help you by putting you into contact with the appropriate people and resources.
WAVE is located in AUSA House,
Email: wave@auckland.ac.nz Website: http://www.ausa.auckland.ac.nz/WAVE/Welfare.html
Located in the quad (close to the corner of
You can hire a locker from the Computer Science Department
Office on Level 3 of the new extension to the Science Centre (Building
303). The charge for hiring a locker is
$20 per semester for Semester 1 or Semester 2, and $10 for Summer School. You must supply your own padlock. The Computer Science lockers are located on
the first floor of the Science Centre (Building 303) just beside the computer
labs.
Always write your name and phone number on property that you
may accidentally leave behind (e.g. disks, glasses cases, notebooks, textbooks,
calculators, etc.) so that we can contact you if you leave them behind. Never leave property unattended in the
library or computer labs.
If you lose anything in the Computer Science building, first return to where you think you lost it and ask the lecturer, tutor, lab demonstrator if it has been handed in. At the end of each day, lost property is taken to the
Lost property is also taken to:
Campus maps (City/Grafton/Tamaki) are available at
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/cir_students/index.cfm?action=display_page&page_title=campuses
This is located in the Campus Pharmacy on Level 1 of the
If you are enrolled in a paper at Tamaki campus, you are
eligible to use the free Tamaki shuttle bus to travel between campuses. A list of eligible students is loaded into
the database on the Bustrac monitoring units used on the buses. Students need to swipe their Student ID cards
through the monitoring units as they get on the bus. The buses operate from
outside the General Library (
Tamaki Campus:
City Campus
When a test is conducted at the Tamaki campus, additional buses are arranged by your lecturer to return to the City campus after the test concludes. Ask your lecturer for more information.
During the examination period, a limited bus service is available for students. The full timetables are published at the bus stops and on the Tamaki Campus website: http://www.tamaki.auckland.ac.nz/studying/index.cfm?pageName=Student%20Bus%20Timetable.
CEO provides a wide range of information, advice and workshops on career opportunities, job hunting, CV writing, interview preparation, etc.
The Scholarships and Financial Support staff are available to advise students on scholarships and funding opportunities, student loans and allowances, and money management.
There are many scholarships available specifically for Maori
or Pacific students. If you want to know
more about scholarships and awards available to Maori students, contact the
Maori Equity Advisor, Margaret Taurere on 373-7599 ext 87311, email m.taurere@auckland.ac.nz. Margaret is in Room 115 of the Maori Studies
Department,
If you need a part-time job, visit Student Job Search. SJS is located on the second floor of the Student Union building.
StudyLink, a service of the Ministry of Social Development, has the responsibility of processing Student Loans and Allowances. They provide information about Student Loans, Student Allowances and the Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship.
For specific advice on the eligibility of your individual study circumstances for a Student Loan, you can contact the Tuition Fees Office
For specific advice on the eligibility of an individual programme or any concerns about Student Allowances, contact the Scholarships and Financial Support Office