1. CSE 115 & CSE 503 Introduction to Computer Science I
Introduction to Computer Science for Non-Majors I

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4. …and 19 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs)!
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(Matthew actively dislikes being called "Dr.". "Prof. Hertz" is fine, but "Matthew" is better.
Dr. Winikus prefers being called Dr. Winikus.)
Dr. Matthew Hertz
352 Davis Hall
Dr. Jenn Winikus
351 Davis Hall
…and 19 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs)!

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8. Intro. to Computer Science I
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Intro. to Computer Science I

9. Computer science inot the study of programming
What are We Studying?
Computer science inot the study of programming

10. Computer science study of solving problems
What are We Studying?
Computer science study of solving problems
Specifically, solving problems using software

11. Computer engineering study of solving problems
What are We Studying?
Computer engineering study of solving problems
Specifically, the solving of problems using hardware
This is also a key concept applicable to many other domains from business to art and beyond.

12. "Programming is a way that we create […] solutions"
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"Programming is a way that we create […] solutions"
Quote from Problem Solving with Algorithms and Data Structures using Python by Brad Miller and David Ranum.
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In-class questions starting next lecture Questions graded starting next Wednesday (2/6)
Wednesday: Our first bit of Python!