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IST359: Introduction to DBMS
IST359 Fall 2012
Instructor:Michael Fudgee. [email protected]. 315-443-9686o. 239 Hindsw.
http://blackboard.syr.edu
M003: 11:00a – 12:20pLecture: Tuesdays Hinds
111Lab: Thursdays Hinds 013
How I Manage This Course…
Things you should know about me. I stick to the course schedule. Not a fan of late work. Due on day X mean due anytime that
day. I believe in experiential learning.
Introduce Learn Apply Full disclosure of course materials. I believe in grading transparency.
You will have to submit work weekly
Office hours and getting help
Office Hours 239 Hinds after class
Feel free to email me your questions
You can mention or DM me on Twitter @mafudge or tweet under the hashtag #ist359
Weekly course flowWhen What You’ll Be doingBefore ClassMonday
• Review the unit materials on blackboard.
• Study Key terms for the in class quiz.• Prepare your in class questions for
me.In ClassMonday
• Take weekly quiz in class (5 MC questions based on Quizlet terms).
• Lecture, discussion, demo, and Q&A for week’s topic
Before Class Wednesday
• Review lab materials• Watch the recorded lecture (if you
need to)In Lab Wednesday
• Work on the class lab for the week’s topic
• If not finished in class, it must be completed by the following Monday
How are You Evaluated?
Accessing our course materials
http://blackboard.syr.edu
All required readings
and materials are there (except textbooks)
Everything you turn in to me is through blackboard.
Your grades posted there.
Quick Tour…
Technology in the classroom
We’re all adults here. So use it at your own peril.
Students who give their undivided attention perform the best in this class.
“Computers are good multitaskers; humans are not.”
Questions On The Syllabus?
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