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Re: [LUG] Linux @ University of Plymouth

 

Ross Bearman wrote:
> I'll hopefully be joining Plymouth as a Computer Science undergraduate this
> September and was wondering if anyone on the list is currently studying at
> Plymouth, previously studied at Plymouth, or just happens to know about the
> state of Computing there.
>
> My main question is how much access is there to Linux on campus? I'll
> obviously be bringing my own computers but I was wondering whether there
> were any/many Linux machines in open access areas or whether it's purely
> Windows based?
>
> Also, if anybody had any insight into the course and it's lecturers it would
> be great.
>
> Regards, Ross Bearman
>
>   
I Graduated from UoP last year - topped up from an HND - it's a great 
place - never had any problems with any of the staff - all very 
dedicated and willing to help if you have any problems.

The course material can be lacking sometimes but then you are expected 
to be 'self learners'  at that level anyway and actually do the 
research, the best advice I can give is:

1. Check out the reading list and either buy your own or get the core 
text early and read it as  around the time of deadline and exams they 
can be in short supply.
2. Actually study and not spend too much time in the bar!!
3. Develop your study skills and attend one of the lectures/workshops 
that cover critical thinking and analysis...they may initially seem like 
a bit of a waste of time but they may help when you come to write 
reports, assignments etc
4. Allow plenty of time to research and create whats asked of you... 
I've spent years studying and even I fell foul of that one... spending 2 
day solid trying to meet a dealine is never a good thing - fortunately 
for me it only happened once and I got away with it  - I got 83% - but 
not recommended!!!

I recommend these(both on Amazon:
Critical thinking skill - developing effective analysis and argument - 
Stella Cottrell
The study skill handbook - same author

...Lastly -- dont expect to be an expert when you finish.... learning is 
a life long and UoP is just the beginning - oh and have fun!!




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