Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Computers in Principle and Practice I V , Sections 1 & 2 Fall, 2009 Deena Engel Computer Science Department New York University

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Road Map  Course Description  What’s this class all about (Goals)?  A preview of software applications used  Books and on-line resources  Administrative Issues:  Important dates, Grading, and UNIX Accounts, Computer labs  Office Hours, Tutors for this course  Course Web site  Pre-requisites and prior experience

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel 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

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel The practical goals of this course: To teach you how to use the following: Concepts and implementation in Web Design Desktop publishing Web authoring tools Working with graphics Multimedia: animation, images, sound Basic operating system skills (Windows, Mac OS, Unix)

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Principles: Exploring concepts behind computers, Networking, Internet and the web The development of computer technology is one of the great stories of the Twentieth Century. We will discuss on issues regarding: –Hardware –History of computing, the 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

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Internet and class accounts used in this course 1. All NYU students are eligible for an account called : –“NYU Home Internet Account” –You need to activate this account from this page: – 2. For this class, you will have a special UNIX Account on i5.nyu.edu: – used for hosting 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

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Home Computers Some students decide to purchase a computer while taking this course and/or obtain the software we use for their own computers. 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. Much of the software we will be using will be quite expensive, such as Adobe’s “Photoshop” so it will be more economical to use it in the lab as you prefer. We will also advise you of 30-day trial copies, open source alternatives and other options when available. 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.

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Exams and Grading  Grade Distribution:  Assignments (50%)  Midterm exam (20%)  Final exam (30%)

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel A Word About Cheating 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.

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Student Civility 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! –If you wish to bring your laptop to class … please sit in the back row or on the sides so that you do not distract the students near you.

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Help! 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 as I will be very happy to help you

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel Getting Help: Questions or concerns? Help is always available! Come to my Office Hours Come to my Office Hours Mondays 11:00-12:30 and Thursdays 2:00-3:30 –Location: Room 422 Warren Weaver Hall –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) Tutors: available at the ITS Third North Lab (20 hours a week. Hours will be posted on the class website) Search the web and our textbooks for further resources Search the web and our textbooks for further resources

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel ITS / Blackboard We will use Blackboard for the following purposes: s and announcements will be sent to the class mailing list Submitting assignments: All of your assignments will be posted to your websites. However, source files will sometimes be required and these can be submitted via Blackboard. We will discuss assignment submission with each assignment. Grades: All assignment grades will be posted to Blackboard. If you have any questions about your grades or the comments on your work, please contact me directly.

Computers in Principle & Practice I - V Deena Engel I look forward to working with all of you! Please see me if you have questions or comments.