CSIS0413 Industrial Seminar

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CSIS0413 Industrial Seminar
Ms. Vivien Chan Honorary Lecturer Industrial
Liaison Publicity Officer Department of
Computer Science The University of Hong Kong

• 26 Jan 2006

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Agenda

• Overview of CSIS0413
• Seminar schedule
• Coursework

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About myself

• BSc(Comp. St.) HKU
• MSocSc(CP) HKU
• Working Experiences
• Hong Kong Government
• HKU
• Currently, Industrial Liaison Publicity Officer
  of HKU CS Department

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Overview of CSIS0413

• COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To learn how theories in computer science and
  information technology can be applied in various
  different industries and businesses
• To facilitate and consolidate knowledge and
  skills learnt through seminar presentations and
  class discussions

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Seminar Schedule

• Each guest seminar will last for 45-60 minutes,
  with 15 minutes for students to ask questions
  about the topic presented by guest speaker.
• Details of Seminar Schedule can be found at
• http//www.cs.hku.hk/c0413/index_files/page0003.h
  tm

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Coursework

• NO Examination.
• 100 coursework Pass / Fail
• Class participation
• Attendance of both guest seminars and student
  seminars
• Active participation in class discussions
• NOTE Students are expected to attend ALL the
  seminars. Prior approval must be sought from
  course tutor if you cannot attend the seminar.
• Student Seminar presentation
• Written assignment
• Each student is required to submit a reflection
  essay on one of topics given by guest speakers or
  from your student seminar presentation.
• Length of words is between 800-1,000 words, to be
  handed in 2 weeks after the course is completed.

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STUDENT SEMINARS

• Each group of students will be responsible for
  presenting one of the suggested topics. The
  presenting students should prepare a handout of
  the presentation for the class and lead a
  discussion on the topic presented.
• The presentation is expected to include
• 30 min presentation of the selected topic
• 20 min for class discussion
• 10 min to summarize class discussion

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STUDENT SEMINARS

• Divide yourselves into 5 groups
• Tentative dates of student seminars
• Time Thursdays, 4pm-5pm
• Dates
• 23-Feb Seminar 1
• 9-Mar Seminar 2
• 23-Mar Seminar 3
• 6-Apr Seminar 4
• 20-Apr Seminar 5

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STUDENT SEMINARS

• Seminar topics
• Application of information technology and
  computer science in one of the following
  industries
• Banking
• Education
• Entertainment (e.g. computer games, films, etc.)
• Health care
• Telecommunications
• Tourism
• Any other related topics

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Reflection Essay

• A reflection paper is not just
• long, touching, description of your personal and
  work life
• analysis and critique of some theoretical
  concepts that are detached from your personal and
  work experience

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Reflection Essay

• It should be
• A thoughtful analysis and synthesis of ideas
  drawn from both theoretical concepts and your
  personal work experience

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Reflection Essay

• Criteria of a good reflection essay
• 1. Authenticity
• 2. Connections between theoretical concepts and
  your own experience
• 3. Personal development plan to improve yourself
  as a Computer Scientist with concrete and
  realistic steps

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For additional information

• Course webpage http//www.cs.hku.hk/c0413
• Course instructor
• Vivien Chan
• Email pschan_at_cs.hku.hk
• Phone [phone]
• Office location CYC324
• Consultation time by appointment