Welcome to CS 101! Introduction to Computers Spring 2015.

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

Spring 2015

PersonnelPersonnelDr. Debby Keen, Lecturer and Coordinator of the TEAM

Teaching Assistants on the TEAM◦Pictures online◦get to know your TA!◦You can talk to ANY 101 TA about software questions!

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

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

www.cs.uky.edu/~keen/intro/

intro.htmlKEEP THIS CARD!

For Attendance on the other For Attendance on the other 3x5 card3x5 cardWrite your NAMEWrite the DATE (1/15/15)Write your SECTION

◦if you don't know your section, hold up your hand and a TA will look it up and tell you

AND... on the front of the card

GOALS - write them downGOALS - write them downWhat 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 by putting it in the envelope with your SECTION NUMBER at the front of the room

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 - yes! we will use them for attendance all semester long

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, inclass 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 random by clickers, 3x5 cards

◦ 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 Dr. Keen when you

makeup the examIf 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

Dr. Keen 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 Dr. Keen about it if you

have a letter - as soon as possible!We can arrange accommodation

for both lecture and lab testsThese 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

Your Teaching TeamYour Teaching TeamDr. Keen

◦35 years of teaching computer science◦MS (‘82) and PhD (‘94) from UK◦Grew up in Eastern Kentucky (Pikeville)

TAs◦Ismail Abumuhfouz – CS PhD student –

“the cloud”◦Ye Yu – CS PhD student - networking◦Yi Zhang – CS PhD student -

bioinformatics◦Qing Zhang – CS PhD student - graphics

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 planHow you plan to prepare for testsWhat you will do about test anxietyWhat you will do when you miss a

class

For Next WeekFor Next WeekMake your Study PlanRead the slides about File Management on the class web page

Go to your lab when it is scheduled and do First Lab activities

Find the Lecturer’s office and sign the roster hanging there (will be up on Friday) (Marksbury 215)

Today's ExitToday's ExitKnow your SECTIONHave your NAME, SECTION, DATE

and GOALS on the 3x5 cardBring your card down to the front

and put it in the envelope corresponding to your section