BSc Computing Science
Teaching
QAA result: Commended (ie the top category)
RAE result: Two thirds of our research was rated world leading or internationally excellent (4* or 3*) (2008)
Facilities
The new Queen Mother Building for the School of Computing opened in September 2005. It is designed for undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research in computing, and incorporates the User Centre for research into the use of I.T. to support older people and disabled people. The building includes a multimedia research laboratory, a creative design laboratory, and a Human Interface research theatre, as well as the following facilities for student use:
- 5 teaching laboratories (PC + Linux)
- 1 lecture room
- 1 seminar room
- various student group meeting areas
- creative design laboratories
- wireless networking
5 teaching laboratories (PC + Linux), one of which is specially designed for students to use exciting out-of-the-ordinary kit
1 lecture room
1 seminar room
various student group meeting areas
creative design laboratories
wireless networking
24-hour access
Teaching Methods
The range of teaching methods includes: Lecture + laboratory + seminar + project, often using the virtual learning environment (Blackboard).
Disability Support
Dr Annalu Waller has responsibility for disabled support, and for liaison with the Disability Support Unit (university website).