Welcome to CS 101!Welcome to CS 101!Introduction to Computers

Spring 2015

This slide is based on Dr. Keen slides for CS101 day sections, with some modifications

PersonnelPersonnelIsmail Abumuhfouz, instructor of the CS101-401 section.

Qing Zhang, Lab TA.

Dr. Debby Keen, Lecturer and Coordinator of the TEAM

You can talk to ANY 101 TA about software questions!

Thank you very much!!Thank you very much!!

Important NewsImportant News

• Lectures will be on Monday instead of Wednesday at 6:00pm, starting from Jan 26 in RGAN 203 (Next Monday is a Holiday).

• Labs will be on Wednesday instead of Monday at 6:00pm, starting from Jan 21 in RGAN 211.

You are receiving two 3x5 You are receiving two 3x5 cardscardsOne for writing the class web page URL - keep this one!

One to turn in for attendance today - don't forget!

Write this URL on a 3x5 Write this URL on a 3x5 cardcard

http://cs101uky.wikisp

aces.com/

KEEP THIS CARD!

For Attendance on the other For Attendance on the other 3x5 card3x5 cardWrite your NAMEWrite the DATE (1/14/15)AND... on the front of the card

GOALS - write them downGOALS - write them down

What are your expectations for this class? or What do you want to learn? NOT “I want an A!”

Make a LIST of your most important expectations on the card, then

SHARE with a neighbor and ADD to your list if you like

GOALS, continuedGOALS, continued

COMPARE your list with the one from the syllabus

On the back of the cardOn the back of the card

Write the answer to:What's the most complicated thing you've done with a computer? or What's the task you've done on a computer that you are proudest of? In other words, indicate your level of experience with using computers

Turn in your cardTurn in your card

TURN in your card at the end of class

Goals of the Course areGoals of the Course areTo be able to use applications

software ◦Windows, MS Excel, MS Access ◦Integrating applications in Office

To form an accurate mental model of a computer ◦hardware ◦software ◦the Internet, HTML, networks

To be aware of issues in society related to computers

How will learning these goals How will learning these goals help me in my life?help me in my life?Office products are ubiquitous

and useful – knowledge is assumed in most classes

Knowing more about hardware and software means your computer should have a longer lifespan with fewer problems

Knowing more about the Internet can save you from problems like spam, viruses and identity theft

How will learning these goals How will learning these goals help me in my life?help me in my life?Understanding how the Internet

and technology have affected society can make you more successful and a better citizen

Textbook and SuppliesTextbook and SuppliesYou are responsible for material

in chapters in the textbook that are listed in schedule and all material covered in lectures

Clicker – You don’t need it for this section. It is only required for the day section.

Your Grade is Based on:Your Grade is Based on:Lecture Exam 1 200 points Lecture Exam 2 200 pointsLecture Exam 3 200 pointsLab Exam 1 on Windows/Excel 70

ptsLab Exam 2 on MS Excel 100

pointsLab Exam 3 on MS Access 100

pointsan HTML project 50 pointsan Alice project 25 pointsHomework, in class work, lecture

attendance 35 points

Your Grade continuedYour Grade continuedAttendance

◦15 points for attendance at First Lab to verify your computer account

◦5 points for attendance at Last Lab◦25 points for attendance at Lectures

one point per day

In Total, 200+200+200+70+100+100 + 50 +25 + 35 +15 + 5 = 1000 points

AttendanceAttendanceRequired at All Lectures

◦ taken often, taken at the end of the class

◦Two Required Labs◦ First and last labs of the semester

Three Lab Tests◦ Makeup Request Process – EXCUSED

absences only!

◦Three Lecture Tests – Common Hour - at night◦ arrange alternate time with lecturer if you

have class Open Labs - optional attendance but

bonus!

Bonus PointsBonus PointsOne bonus point for each Open

Lab attended, up to 9 points.4 bonus points if the Free

Makeup is not used during the semester.

If you miss a Lab TestIf you miss a Lab TestIf you have a “UK excuse”

◦Serious illness, death in family, academic trip

◦Give documentation to me Keen when you makeup the exam

If you do NOT have a “UK excuse” and you choose to use your “Free Makeup”, you arrange a makeup with Dr. Keen and take it.

If you do NOT have a “UK excuse” and you’ve used your “Free Makeup” already, you get a zero!

Academic AlertsAcademic AlertsThese are caused by

◦Excessive absences◦Poor performance◦Disruptive behavior

I asked Dr. Keen to sends them – sends email to you and to your advisor

They are sent fairly early, continue until after midterm

They are meant to HELP you!

Accommodation for Accommodation for DisabilitiesDisabilitiesPlease tell me about it if you

have a letter - as soon as possible!

We can arrange accommodation for both lecture and lab tests

These letters are NOT retroactive! That means you cannot go back and retake tests if you bring me a letter after the fact.

Plagiarism / CheatingPlagiarism / Cheating

seeking "Unfair academic advantage"

UK Cheating Policy is followed

NO assistance from someone else on Lab or Lecture tests, either in the room or electronically

CS 101 Bypass ExamCS 101 Bypass Exam

Details on main CS 101 page at bottom◦“Useful Class Resources”

Dates given this semester◦January 27, Tuesday at 2 pm◦March 3, Tuesday at 2 pm◦April 21, Tuesday at 2 pm

◦Gives 3 credit hours and a letter grade on your transcript

Make Yourself a Study Plan Make Yourself a Study Plan for 101for 101When and where you will studyWhat materials you will need to

studyWhat rewards you will give

yourself if you follow your study plan

How you plan to prepare for tests

What you will do about test anxiety

What you will do when you miss a class