New student-TU100 October 2011.

Hi all,

As the title reads, I have recently registered for my first module with the OU I'm going to be studying towards an IT and computing degree (hons) and my first module will be TU100. So if anyone else is registered for TU100 this october, feel free to introduce yourselves

I've been browsing this forum for about a week now and after seeing the kind support of many of the users, felt compelled to join!

So hello everyone! I should be here for the next few years if all goes well, I look forward to getting to know you all.

I have no idea about that course personally, but welcome aboard

Looking forward to it? That's a new course a far as I understand.

Yeah, really looking forward to it. I am aiming to complete my degree in about 3 years, so it's going to be hard work.... but can't wait to get started.

I think it's actually the first run for this course, but have heard it's a sort of combination of 2 previous courses.

Are you currently studying? If so, how's it going?

Yeah, I'm trying to get through the engineering undergrad degree at the moment. I'm just about mid way through now, coming to the end of the first half of year two.

Like you, I aimed to get it done in three years, though it seems to have turned in to four. The modules are in my sig in the first reply. I doubt we'll have much overlap there, but if there is anything or you have any questions etc, feel free to say any time.

Someone was asking about TU100 earlier in the year iirc, and nobody had the answer. I'd be interested to hear how you find it.

Are you in straight from A-levels?

Hey BBB,

Im starting TU100 in Oct also. Im hoping to get the Cert in Computing and IT and go on to do a Natural Sciences degree, using the points from TU100 as the free choice element. There is a facebook group up and running that has 50+ members.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/121297797948355/

I am considering this course (to start in January) so would be grateful for any comments that people make on it. I am umming and ahhing between TU100, S104 and AA100 as I need one of them if I am going to continue with an Open degree (and I know the 3 are vastly different!).

Hi...also a new student started the TU100 course in October 2011.

Have just completed the M150 course and was going to do the T175 but thats finished so onto TU100.

Its going to be interesting!

Here's a great article about an information day regarding TU100 the OU held in Milton Keynes. Reading this has really got me excited about doing the course, looks great.

http://petebell.com/?p=175

Hi BBB
Yes, I have seen those online videos and have scoured net for as much info as possible on TU100.
The course mentions ubiquitous computing so have bought a book on this by Alan Greenfield. Its a bit out of date, ancient by IT standards, 1996, but interesting none the less.
M150 was the hardest thing I have done since being at school and I left there in 1973 but I was pleased with my scores.

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be starting TU100 in October too!

Should be good. I've not studied with the OU before so it will be a completely new experience.

Hi Rob, I am fascinated by ubiquitous computing. One of the main reasons I'm doing my degree, I just find the integration of technology into everyday activities amazing.

Are you studying towards a degree yourself? What are your aims?