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The
University encourages an active approach to learning,
and the courses are designed to be stim ulating
and interesting. How you are taught varies, depending on
your course; some involve more formal lectures, and some
more practical work.
All
courses use a mixture of continual assessment of
practical work, assignments, and examinations.
Whatever
your chosen subject, you will be encouraged to undertake
work on your own and get involved in group
projects and assignments. Some modules encourage you
to study at your own pace and in your own time, by using
the Internet and distance learning materials.
Study
Resources
The University of Glamorgan
has some of the best studying resources and
facilities around. From library and IT resources to
study skills and language support, you should find
everything you need on campus.
The
Learning Resources Centre
The Learning Resources
Centre (LRC) provides a wide range of services and
facilities including:
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extensive collections of books and journals as
well as audiovisual material such as video
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a range
of electronic journals and subject databases
including Internet-based materials
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a
computer room open 24 hours a day (during term time)
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a mix of
study areas including bookable rooms for group work
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on-line
catalogues and training from Information Librarians to
help you find what you need
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a
graphics and imaging service
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a
video conferencing room and video editing
suite
two
sound studios which are the base for the
award-winning Fusion student radio station
The Centre is geared to meet students' needs, has
long opening hours (until 11.45pm Monday to Friday
during term time), self-service issuing of books
and provision of 24 hour book return boxes. There
are also facilities for students who have disabilities
or specific needs. Friendly and helpful staff
are on hand to offer advice on getting the best out of
all these services.
There is an increasing focus on the use of
audiovisual and digital formats, with advice and
facilities to use audio and visual media in learning and
research. Video, audio and photographic equipment
can be borrowed by staff and students who want to
prepare their own presentation materials, and edit
suites can be booked.
Computer Facilities
With 1220 PC workstations across campus the
student/workstation ratio is impressive.
Workstations are accessible 24/7 during term
time, with additional facilities in specialised teaching
laboratories during evenings and weekends.
A wide range of software is available across
campus including all the popular word-processing,
spreadsheet, database and presentation packages, as well
as sophisticated facilities for desktop publishing,
statistics and multimedia.
All students have access to the full range of
Internet and on-line information sources including:
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your
own student e-mail address
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free Internet access
from all University workstations via high speed
connections
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on-line library information
services and learning materials
Staff at
helpdesks provide general purpose advice and
support to students and staff, and also provide a range
of free information guides and documentation.
Floppy disks and other computer consumables are
available to buy from the on site shops within the
Students' Union and University bookshop.
If you are thinking of buying a computer it can provide
you with free, impartial and expert advice on the
best buy.
Tutor support
The University provides comprehensive tutor support
so that you can discuss a wide range of academic and
personal concerns. Academic tutors are members of
academic staff. They are available each day
during term time to offer general advice on courses,
regulations and welfare matters
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