1. CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software Section 6426 MWF 4 th - CSE E119

2. Course website: www.cise.ufl.edu/~cgs2531/ Section website: www.cise.ufl.edu/~trflagg/

3. Your Instructor Office:CSE 502 Office:CSE 502 Phone:392-8968 Phone:392-8968 Office Hours: MWF 3 (right before class) Office Hours: MWF 3 (right before class) Email: trflagg@cise.ufl.edu Email: trflagg@cise.ufl.edutrflagg@cise.ufl.edu Interests: Computer Programming, Video Games, Classical Music, Comic Books Interests: Computer Programming, Video Games, Classical Music, Comic Books Taylor Flagg

4. Class Overview Problem Solving Problem Solving Using Computer Software Using Computer Software Computer Hardware, Software, and the Internet Computer Hardware, Software, and the Internet Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP The leading Operating System on PC's today. The leading Operating System on PC's today.

5. Class Overview Microsoft Office XP applications. Word - Microsoft's leading Word Processing Application. Excel - An excellent spreadsheet application with database functionality. PowerPoint - Impressive presentations made with ease. (like this one)

6. My Goals That you all become confident computer users with some knowledge about how they work That you all become confident computer users with some knowledge about how they work That you all become “power users” of Microsoft Word and Excel That you all become “power users” of Microsoft Word and Excel That you all learn something new every class That you all learn something new every class

7. Materials The course resources The course resources Textbook (spiral book)Textbook (spiral book) CD tutorial packet (box)CD tutorial packet (box) Something to save files on Something to save files on Floppy DisksFloppy Disks USB Key, CD-R DiscUSB Key, CD-R Disc Computer with Microsoft Office and Windows “XP” Computer with Microsoft Office and Windows “XP” Or access to one (CIRCA lab)Or access to one (CIRCA lab)

8. Grades – An Exact Approximation Class is separated into 4 sections, thus: 4 Tests at 300 points each60% 4 Tests at 300 points each60% 4 Tutorials at 150 points each30% 4 Tutorials at 150 points each30% 4 In-Class Quizzes at 30 points each6% 4 In-Class Quizzes at 30 points each6% 4 CD Quizzes at 20 points each4% 4 CD Quizzes at 20 points each4% All dates will be posted on the website. All dates will be posted on the website. Opportunities for bonus points will be announced. Opportunities for bonus points will be announced.

9. Grades – An Exact Approximation A1800 B+1720 B1600 C+1520 C1400 D+1320 D1200 E0

10. Quizzes + Tutorials + Bonus Quizzes + Tutorials + Bonus = MAX of 800 = MAX of 800 Extra Credit added on at the end Extra Credit added on at the end Check Your Grades Regularly Check Your Grades Regularly Missing grades or grading errors found at the end of the semester are NOT my problem.Missing grades or grading errors found at the end of the semester are NOT my problem. Announcements of grade postings will be on the section website.Announcements of grade postings will be on the section website.

11. Things to Note You must take quizzes during your assigned period. You must take quizzes during your assigned period. All exams are at 8:20pm and exam dates are posted on our calendar. All exams are at 8:20pm and exam dates are posted on our calendar. Tutorials are due at 5:00 PM SHARP in CSE 502. See the calendar for dates. Late tutorials are penalized 40% per day. Tutorials are due at 5:00 PM SHARP in CSE 502. See the calendar for dates. Late tutorials are penalized 40% per day. CD-quizzes and Extra Credit are usually due the same day as the tutorials. CD-quizzes and Extra Credit are usually due the same day as the tutorials.

12. Time Flies When You’re In School Due dates are on the course calendar, please note them well in advance. Due dates are on the course calendar, please note them well in advance. Tutorial 4 will NOT be accepted late – NO exceptions. Tutorial 4 will NOT be accepted late – NO exceptions. No makeup quizzes. No makeup quizzes. No makeup exams without documented illness or emergency. No makeup exams without documented illness or emergency. Except for the makeup, there is NO COMPREHENSIVE FINAL! Except for the makeup, there is NO COMPREHENSIVE FINAL!

13. Tutorials Start Early - This will help on the quizzes. Start Early - This will help on the quizzes. Make backups of your files and disks. Make backups of your files and disks. Save often - Computers and networks are known to crash and freeze-up. Save often - Computers and networks are known to crash and freeze-up. Submit on-time - 5:15 PM is LATE (-40%) Submit on-time - 5:15 PM is LATE (-40%) Keep your tutorials the entire semester. Keep your tutorials the entire semester. Check the web site often to ensure proper grade recording. Check the web site often to ensure proper grade recording.

14. Very Important Stuff UF Honor Code - All work in this course must be original and independent. All students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines which have been accepted by the University. Students not adhering strictly to this code will be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and will receive an "E" for the course. UF Honor Code - All work in this course must be original and independent. All students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines which have been accepted by the University. Students not adhering strictly to this code will be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and will receive an "E" for the course.

15. The PIT Located inside the CIRCA lab on the ground floor of CSE building (the building you are in right now). Located inside the CIRCA lab on the ground floor of CSE building (the building you are in right now). Consultants are located in The PIT to help you with the tutorials and exams. Consultants are located in The PIT to help you with the tutorials and exams. All old unclaimed papers are put on my shelf in The PIT. All old unclaimed papers are put on my shelf in The PIT.

16. Class Web Site Revisited www.cise.ufl.edu/~cgs2531

17. How To Succeed Come to Class Every Day Come to Class Every Day (and Pay Attention) Do Assignments Early Do Assignments Early Do All Extra Credit When Offered Do All Extra Credit When Offered Read the Assigned Readings Read the Assigned Readings Hands On Practice Helps Comprehension Hands On Practice Helps Comprehension Take Good Notes and Study Them Take Good Notes and Study Them Ask for Help Early - It Can Make a Difference Ask for Help Early - It Can Make a Difference

18. Why Bother? Kendra Todd

19. Why Bother? Stephen Root

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21. Important Assignment Information Sheet Information Sheet A PictureA Picture Your NameYour Name Your Email AddressYour Email Address Telephone Number (for Emergencies)Telephone Number (for Emergencies) Class and MajorClass and Major Interesting FactInteresting Fact Anything else that you think is cool and that I should knowAnything else that you think is cool and that I should know

22. Responsible Students Should Print out the Hardware Presentation for the next lecture Print out the Hardware Presentation for the next lecture Complete the important assignment Complete the important assignment Fill out the student contract Fill out the student contract Review the syllabus and class web site Review the syllabus and class web site

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