Lecture Section 001 Spring 2008 Mike O’Dell CSE 1301 Computer Literacy

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY2 Why are you here?

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY3 Course Goals  Learn what a computer is (and is not),  Understand the types of problems suited for computers  Learn how to use a computer to solve problems  In this class, we will: –cover the organization, operation and characteristics of computers; –introduce you to applications of commercial software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases packages, and communication packages.  Learn. Have some fun! Get an A!

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY4 Approach  Self Study (Priority ONE!) –assigned reading –PowerPoint slides  Lectures –address/clarify topics from the reading assignments  Hands-on learning in the lab –Focus: MS Office 2003 Suite of application products

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY5 Textbooks  Computer Foundations: –Parsons and Oja, New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, 10 th Edition Comprehensive, Course Technology, 2008  Office Applications and Lab Learning: –Beskeen, et al, Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated Introductory, First Edition, Course Technology, 2007

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY6 Textbooks: how we will use them  New Perspectives –introduction to basic computer concepts –understanding computer hardware and software –understanding networks and the Internet –introduction to information systems and programming  Microsoft Office 2007 –the basis for your lab assignments (your lab book) –introduction to the MS Office suite of applications in class

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY7 Lab Sessions  Your labs will be based on exercises from the Office 2007 textbook –The purpose of each lab is to give you an opportunity to practice and then demonstrate skills in using these common and important application software  Lab assignments will be published on the class website the week before the lab is due. –Bring a copy of the assignment and the textbook to the lab session (instructors will NOT provide copies)

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY8 Lab Sessions (cont.)  Labs will be supervised and graded by your assigned lab instructor (TA)  Missed labs can be made up, with lab instructors permission, at 20% penalty/week late.  Lab Sections, Times and Locations –Section 002 – M 3:00 to 5:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall –Section 003 – W 3:00 to 5:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall –Section 004 – W 7:00 to 9:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall –Section 005 – M 7:00 to 9:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY9 Grading  Grades earned in this class are for: –Lab assignments (average for 13 labs, weight 30%) –Topics exams 20% each, weight 40%) –(Somewhat) Comprehensive Final Exam (weight 30%)  Final letter grades: –90 to 100 is an A (hopefully, most of you!) –80 to < 90 is a B –70 t0 < 80 is a C –60 to < 70 is a D (improbable, but somewhat possible) –< 60 is an F (highly unlikely, but humanly possible)

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY10 Grading (Subtitle: How do I earn an A in this class?)  Read/review the reading assignments before class  Come to class, pay attention and ask questions  Complete the lab assignments on time  Review the presentation materials and study for the exams (duh!)

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY11 Administrivia  The website is the best place to get current information on the class –  is the best way to contact me –  My office hours (Nedderman Hall 342) –Mon., 10:00AM – 4:00PM (by appointment) –Tues., 10:00AM – 4:00PM (by appointment) –Weds. & Thurs., 1:30PM – 3:00PM** –No office hours on Friday

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY12 Administrivia (cont.)  Teaching assistants will organize and supervise all lab sessions.  TA office hours are as required, by appointment. TA offices are in the Cribbs building.  TA’s for this class are: –Chih-Yao Hseih, lab sections 004 & 005 –Jae Sung Choi, lab sections 002 & 003

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY13 Lab Coverage

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY14 Administrivia (cont.)  Exams may be made up within one week of the scheduled exam date, provided: –you have a valid, verifiable emergency that prevented your from attending the scheduled session, or –you made arrangements in advance due to an excusable (by my definition) absence, and –satisfactory arrangements can be made by you to schedule the make-up exam with one of the TA’s within the specified one week period.

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY15 Administrivia (cont.)  Attendance is expected, but… –you will not be graded on your attendance in lecture sessions, however –it makes me HAPPY to see you in class, and –you just might learn something while you’re here!

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY16 Academic Honesty  The College of Engineering Statement of Ethics is in the materials you received today, and is found on the CSE 1301 class web site.  It covers ethical behavior in a student role: –CHEATING on quizzes or exams, –PLAGIARISM, or –COLLUSION on any assignment will not be tolerated.  Read, sign and return the document you received in class today

1 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY17 Today! Be sure that you:  know how to access the class website to get required materials for the class  have a copy of the course syllabus  have a copy of the CoE Ethics Statement  know your assigned lab section and location  ask any questions that may be on your mind