Lancaster Computer Science

Thanks for the heads up. I wish small yet crucial tips like this were more prominent so undergrads can get themselves prepared - or maybe it's just me. Are there any other things like this that we might benefit from knowing? Or even things as small as lectures most likely using a Mac?

Yeah I agree small yet crucial tips are handy, here is a brief list of tips for a Lancaster CompSci 1st year:

- You will have more work than the majority of your flatmates
- Attend all SCC.150 lectures (it can get tricky even for the most competent programmers)
- Minor in something easy like a module from the management school
- Get a 1st if you want a decent internship between 2nd and 3rd year
- If you're new to programming don't be overwhelmed when it comes to Java later on in the year, and don't look at books; just try doing some simple programs in your own time.
- The lecturers are pretty cool guys, just ask them about anything you're struggling with.
- If you use a laptop to take notes in lectures, people will find you extremely irritating but wont say anything (typically British).
- Watch the lecture videos back throughout the year, it makes revising for the exams much easier, and completing supervision's/labs quicker.

Don't forget to go out, and have fun!

Hey there

I found these pretty useful to read however, can i ask why the laptop one is a thing?

I've bought a laptop with the intention of using it in lectures, what's the problem with them?

Regards

- Minor in something easy like a module from the management school
- Watch the lecture videos back throughout the year, it makes revising for the exams much easier, and completing supervision's/labs quicker.

I assume the first point is primarily because of the volume/complexity of work compared to other subjects, making it a smart choice?

That reminds me of another question; are videos and/or slides available online for all lectures, or only key lectures? I feel this would be very beneficial for me.