1. CSE115 Introduction to Computer Science I
Dr. Carl Alphonce
219 Bell Hall
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

2. Syllabus Advice Highlights Acknowledgement
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

3. Instructor / Course Information
Name: Carl Alphonce Phone: Office: 219 Bell Hall Office hours: MTWRF 11:00-11:50, or by appointment Credit hours: 4 (CSE 115), 3 (CSE 503) Lecture Times: A MWF 9:00 – 9: NSC B MWF 15:00 – 15: NSC Recitation Times (all recitations meet in Baldy 21): A1 T 9:00 – 10:50 B1 T 13:00 – 14:50 A2 W 11:00 – 12:50 B2 W 13:00 – 13:50 A3 R 13:00 – 14:50 B3 R 15:00 – 16:50 A4 F 14:00 – 15:50 B4 F 10:00 – 11:50 A5 F 12:00 – 13:50 B5 W 17:00 – 18:50 A6 T 15:00 – 16:50 B6 T 17:00 – 18:50 WWW:
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

4. About the course Introduction to Computer Science Computing concepts
Software: design and implementation
Tools of the trade
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

5. Books
Carl Alphonce & Adrienne Decker CSE115 course notes. Distributed free on-line. Kathy Sierra & Bert Bates Head First Java (2nd ed), O'Reilly. ISBN: Cay S. Horstmann and Gary Cornell Core Java 2, Volume I: Fundamentals (7th ed), Prentice Hall. ISBN:
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

6. Computing Resources
styx.cse.buffalo.edu timberlake.cse.buffalo.edu web-cat.cse.buffalo.edu:8180/Web-CAT wiki.cse.buffalo.edu/services
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

7. @buffalo.edu E-Mail Send/receive from
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

8. Lectures Three 50-minute lectures per week
Highlight important content (textbook has more content)
Demonstrate techniques/tools
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

9. Recitations One 110-minute recitation per week Lab guidance
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

10. Outside Time 4 to 6 hours per week Review lecture notes
Attend office hours
Work on labs outside of recitation time (mostly for later labs)
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

11. Grading Exams Labs (44%) four in-class exams (28% or 0%)
one final exam (28% or 56%)
pass requirement
Labs (44%)
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

12. Resources Course Assistance General Course Information
Office hours – no appointment needed
Appointment time (set up in advance)
General Course Information
Course web site / UBLearns
General Assistance
Counseling Center
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

13. Policies Regrading Incompletes Disabilities Behavioral Expectations
Academic Integrity
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

14. Syllabus Acknowledgement
Fill in survey in UBLearns
Will show next class
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

15. Advice Get involved! Student organizations Let faculty know you
CSE-UGSA
ACM student chapter
SWE student chapter
Robotics Club
Let faculty know you
Office hours
UG research / projects
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

16. Advice Internships / summer jobs Summer REUs
Read from department
Jaynee Straw (CSE advisor)
Prof. Sridhar (UG director)
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

17. Advice http://www.murraystate.edu/secsv/fye/hsvscollege.htm
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

18. Most Important Advice Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Eat well and get enough sleep.
Have fun!
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

19. Homework Name sign Materials One winner per lecture
one 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper / cardstock
fastener: tape, paper clip, staple
One winner per lecture
Judging on Friday 9/3
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