Transcript Welcome NET Students - Carleton School of Information

Graduating class of 2018
September 3rd, 2014
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David Bray:
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Marc St-Hilaire:
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Feel free to pick up business cards…
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Algonquin’s BIT‐NET Academic Coordinator
Upper-year networking professor
Coordinator of Algonquin’s Cisco Networking Academy
Email: [email protected]
Carleton’s BIT‐NET Academic Coordinator
Upper-year networking professor
Researcher: Planning and design of computer networks
Email: [email protected]
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First point of contact for any issues
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Email is our preferred way of communication
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As much as possible, try to set an appointment
with us. This will allow us to prepare as needed…
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◦ See prof first, for issues concerning a specific course
Schedule for David Bray
Schedule for Marc St-Hilaire:
◦ Wed:1:30-2:30pm
◦ Thu: 11am – 12
◦ Or any other time by appointment
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BIT website: www.bitDegree.ca
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Carleton website: www.carleton.ca
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Undergraduate calendar (Courses, programs, regulations, etc.)
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Algonquin Student Handbook:
◦ BIT Handbook
◦ Schedule is for convenience…refer to Carleton Central for your official
schedule
◦ Demo contact info for key people
◦ All BIT classes follow Carleton’s term calendar (not Algonquin’s):
◦ Important Dates for the academic year
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Blackboard
College Services
Health Services, Lost & Found, Peer Tutoring, Parking, etc
College Directives
Quick Reference Phone Numbers
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Labs = hands on
Several lab sections (section Ax) so that you have
access to all the necessary equipment and enjoy
better prof:student ratios
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Demo of alternate schedule
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At Algonquin, labs start on day 1
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At Carleton, labs do not usually start until the 2nd or
3rd week…
◦ unless specifically informed otherwise
◦ verify with each course instructor
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Carleton student card:
◦ 407 University Centre
◦ Can be used almost everywhere on campus
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Algonquin student card:
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Allows you to enjoy facilities at both
campuses…
◦ Get proof of BIT student status from Algonquin’s
Registrar’s Office
◦ Take that and your Carleton student ID card to
room C044 to obtain an Algonquin student ID card
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No; at your option, you can write the official
Cisco Certification exams.
Best practice:
◦ Write your exam as soon as you can, while the
details are still fresh in your memory.
 Write your CCNA after 2nd year
 Write each CCNP test (3 in total) shortly after
completing the corresponding NET course in 3rd and
4th year.
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No specific needs
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All equipment is available at both campuses
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Most students will still use their own laptop
during the lectures and labs.
◦ Mac and PC
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Your rapt attention! ;)
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Pen and paper to take notes
◦ Or your tablet, laptop, etc, if you’re that
proficient!
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During the first lecture, the instructor will go
through the course outline and explain what
is required for success in the course.
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Will be mentioned during the first lecture and
also written in the course outline.
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Algonquin Bookstore
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Carleton Bookstore
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Tomorrow (Thu, Sept 4), your classes will be
at Algonquin
Quick e‐Tour of Algonquin
◦ http://www.algonquinhosting.ca/~brayd/
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Do you best not to get behind.
◦ Failing some courses can delay you by a year
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Ask for help when needed – don't wait until
the end of the course.
Get involved in various associations, sport
teams, campus life, BIT society, etc.