Welcome! Computers in Principle and Practice I V , Section 3 Professor Sana` Odeh Computer Science Department New York University

Road Map  Course Description  What’s this class all about (Goals)?  A preview of software applications used  Text Books  Administrative Issues:  Important dates, Grading, and UNIX Accounts, Computer labs  Office Hours, Tutors for this course  Course Web site

About the course

Goals of the course: There are two important elements to the course:   Principles (25 % of the course):   Understanding the concepts behind computers   Practice (75 %of the course):   Learning how to use computers

The practical goals of this course: To teach you how to use the following:   Word processing   Spreadsheets and databases   Web authoring tools   Presentation software   Multimedia: animation and imaging applications   Basic operating system skills You will be encouraged to use the computer as much as possible, because this will be useful for you in your college career and beyond.

Principles: Exploring concepts behind computers, Networking, and Internet and the web The development of computer technology is one of the great stories of the Twentieth Century. An educated citizen should know about computers. We will tell you something about:   Computing Hardware   History of computing, Internet and the web   Networking   How the Internet and the web work   Copyright, privacy, security, etc..   Current developments in the world of computers and the Internet

Software used for this course "Microsoft Office 2001" for the Macintosh the "Standard" package, not the "Professional" package   Microsoft Office will include following software:   Microsoft Word (word processing: newsletters, reports, etc..)   Power Point used for presentations   Excel used for Spreadsheets and Simple databases Web browsers:   Internet Explorer or Netscape   This software is available for free for educational purposes, which is the purpose we are using it for. Adobe Photoshop version 7.0 and Image Ready:   (multimedia, imaging and animation Macromedia Dream Weaver MX:   An HTML Editor used for web development

Required textbook: Available in the Book Store or you can purchase online 1. Fluency with Information Technology: Skills, Concepts, and Capabilities Lawrence Snyder, University of Washington Published by Addison Wesley ISBN:

Mandatory Course Materials 2.Dreamweaver MX for Windows and Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide by J.Tarin Towers Peachpit Press 3.Photoshop 7.0 for Windows and Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide by Elaine Weinman & Peter Louetres Peachpit Press

Recommended Textbooks The following additional books could also be very helpful: 1) Mac OS X 10.3 Panther: Visual QuickStart Guide By Maria Langer. Published by Peachpit Press. Series: Visual QuickStart Guide. ISBN: ) Word X for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide By Maria Langer. Published by Peachpit Press. Series: Visual QuickStart Guide. ISBN:

Administrative issues

Using the computer facilities Because you have registered for this course, you will be able to use the computer labs at any time they are open. The lab will have all software need for this class and you can use during this course You need to use your ID card to gain access. The main computer labs that you will be using is in the (Apple Computers): 1. Multimedia lab Education Building 35 W. 4th Street on the second floor. 2. Third North Dorm 3rd ave. and 12 street. Tutors will be present at Third North lab 20 hours a week. Tutor hours will posted on course homepage There are other labs, although those are the main two with Apple computers.

Internet Account and class account used in this course 1. All NYU students are eligible for an account called :   “NYUHome Internet Account” which offers the following services:   Web based   PPP account: Allows you to connect from home to the Internet You need to pick-up CD-ROM from computer lab   You need to activate this account from this page: 2. Special UNIX Account called “I5”:   used for developing your web site   You do NOT have to apply for this account, you will be assigned this account automatically based upon your enrollment in this course   If you are a high school student, please speak to me today to set you up with an account. You will not be able to do it on your own.

Home Computers Some students decide to purchase a computer while taking this course. Since you have computers available to you at the labs, it might be advisable to wait until later in the course, when you have more experience and information about your options. You do need to be prepared to spend lots of time in the computer labs or on your home or business computer to do the homework for this class.

Assignments There will be nine assignments. Home work will be worth 50% of course grade Be prepared to spend hrs per week to work on assignments. It is important not to get behind in turning in assignments. If you do get behind, we still want you to do the assignment, so it is better to turn in a late assignment than to skip it. However, late assignments will be severely penalized, and may not be graded except to note that the assignment was turned in. Assignments that you turn in should be your own work. It is fine to talk to other students and to get assistance in how to do something, but you should not ask your fellow students to actually do the work for you. Cheating will NOT be tolerated!

A Word About Cheating For the purposes of this class, cheating is defined as: For the purposes of this class, cheating is defined as:  Copying all or part of another student's homework, project or exam.  Allowing another student to copy all or part of your homework, project, or exam.  Discussing homework concepts is fine, but you must submit your own work If you are caught cheating, you will receive an immediate FAILURE for the course. If you are caught cheating, you will receive an immediate FAILURE for the course.

Student Civility In an effort to make this class enjoyable for everybody… In an effort to make this class enjoyable for everybody…  Please be on time to class!  Please do not talk to your friends and neighbors in class!  It disturbs everyone, and makes it hard to concentrate.  If you have a question, just ask me!  Please turn your pagers and cell-phones off!

Exams and Grading  Grade Distribution:  Assignments (50%)  Midterm exam (20%)  Final exam (30%)

Getting Help: Questions or concerns? Whenever you have a question about the course material, please feel free to drop by during my office hours or write me an message. If at any time you feel that you are falling behind or are overwhelmed by the material, let me know: I will be very happy to help you. Help is always available! Option1: Come to my Office Hours –Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 pm– 3:00 pm –Location: Room 418 Warren Weaver Hall –I get bored when nobody visits! –If you cannot make my office hours, I will be happy to make an appointment with you. –Please try to give me advance warning when you need an appointment.  Tutors: available at the ITS Third North Lab (20 hours a week. Hours will be posted on the class website)  Search the web: lots of tutorials and helpful tips

Class mailing list First assignment is to join it. Do it today! First assignment is to join it. Do it today!  Go to following link from course page to sunscribe this week to class mailing list:  All assignments, announcements and updates will be sent to the class list All assignments, announcements and updates will be sent to the class list

Using the Internet & Class Website Using the Internet   Internet Browser:   You will be encouraged to use the Internet (Internet browsers such as I.E. and Netscape) as a resource for exploring, learning, and research. Web site contains the following information: Web site contains the following information:  Administrative information  Course Syllabus  Homework assignments  Class notes  Class programs  Sample exams  Compiler instructions  Link to the class mailing list This is available by accessing the Computer Science Department Home Page at:  From there, choose "Course Home Pages" and then your section of "V ". From there, choose "Course Home Pages" and then your section of "V ".  Let’s check it out…

What is a Computer? Computer Computer  Device capable of performing computations and making logical decisions  Computers process data under the control of sets of instructions called computer programs Hardware Hardware  Various devices comprising a computer  Keyboard, screen, mouse, disks, memory, CD-ROM, and processing units Software Software  Programs that run on a computer

Computer Organization Six logical units in every computer: Six logical units in every computer:  Input unit  Obtains information from input devices (keyboard, mouse)  Output unit  Outputs information (to screen, to printer, to control other devices)  Memory unit  Rapid access, low capacity, stores input information  Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)  Performs arithmetic calculations and logic decisions  Central processing unit (CPU)  Supervises and coordinates the other sections of the computer  Secondary storage unit  Cheap, long-term, high-capacity storage  Stores inactive programs

Personal Computers Personal computers Personal computers  Economical enough for individual  Popularized by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak with the introduction of the Apple in  In 1981 IBM introduced the IBM personal computer using “off the shelf” components. Distributed computing Distributed computing  Computing distributed over networks Client/server computing Client/server computing  Sharing of information across computer networks between file servers and clients (personal computers)

History of the Internet In the 1969, the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense (ARPANet) funded research to network its researching facilities and universities In the 1969, the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense (ARPANet) funded research to network its researching facilities and universities Packet switching Packet switching  The transfer of digital data via small packets  Allows multiple users to send and receive data simultaneously No centralized control No centralized control  If one part of the Internet fails, other parts can still operate Bandwidth Bandwidth  Information carrying capacity of communications lines

History of the World Wide Web The World Wide Web (WWW) was created in 1989/1990 by Tim Berners-Lee The World Wide Web (WWW) was created in 1989/1990 by Tim Berners-Lee Allows users to locate and view multimedia-based documents create by others in the world on various subjects Allows users to locate and view multimedia-based documents create by others in the world on various subjects  files, images, animations, video, audio, etc. An Internet Browser ( such as Internet Explorer or Netscape) is a software that allows you to browse the Internet and view/download documents from the web An Internet Browser ( such as Internet Explorer or Netscape) is a software that allows you to browse the Internet and view/download documents from the web Possible for individuals and small businesses to get worldwide exposure Possible for individuals and small businesses to get worldwide exposure Changing the way business is done (yes, this is still true in post bubble days) Changing the way business is done (yes, this is still true in post bubble days)

Good luck! Please speak to me if you have questions or comments