Course Introduction CS 1 Introduction to Computers and Computer Technology Rick Graziani Spring 2012

Rick Graziani

3 Introductions Rick Graziani (me ) Main Web Page: (more in a moment) – Phone: –

Rick Graziani Office: Room 2552

What is CS 1 about? Building a foundation in computer literacy. –Terminology and concepts Rick Graziani

What is CS 1 about? Understanding how we got to where we are today so we can have a better understanding of where we are going. Rick Graziani

What is CS 1 about? Understanding the core concepts of computer science so we are better prepared to pursue other areas of technology. Rick Graziani

What is CS 1 about? Networking – Communications over the network… over the Internet. Rick Graziani

What is CS1 about? Networking is about people to people communications… Rick Graziani

10 The headlines…

Rick Graziani The headlines…

Rick Graziani Wael Ghonim is the Google executive who helped jumpstart Egypt's democratic revolution... with a Facebook page memorializing a victim of the regime's violence. Speaking at TEDxCairo, he tells the inside story of the past two months, when everyday Egyptians showed that "the power of the people is stronger than the people in power." The headlines…

Rick Graziani A foundation CS 1 – A computer science foundation Software Development Networking and IT Digital Media General Education Programming Game Development Software Engineering Web design and development Animation Modeling Networking Security System Administration Information Technology History Perspective Social issues Economic issues Ethic issues Consumer issues

Everything’s amazing and nobody’s happy Rick Graziani

Student Success and Responsibity 15

My Time in China

Suzhou, China SISO (Suzhou Institute for Services Outsourcing)

Suzhou Industrial Park Collaboration of Industry and Education 60,000 new freshmen next year. Focus on Science, Engineering and Technology

In General

Students

Student Responsibility You education and success is your responsibility. Come to class prepared: –Come to class –Be on time –Pen(S) –Paper –Notes –Organized: prior handouts, notes, etc. Outside of class –Schedule a time for reading and homework –Find others to study with Missing class –Ask other students BEFORE the next class what you missed Late assignments –Come to my office to discuss (not over unless you are an online student) This is for YOUR success. 21

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Successful Students

Succeeding in CS1 and … Preparation and organization –Pen/pencil, Notebook –Taking notes –Access the slides Grades –Not the only deciding factor Soft skills –Motivation –Initiative –Enthusiasm –Professionalism/Organization skills –Communication skills and working with others 25

Course Introduction CS 1 Introduction to Computers and Computer Technology Rick Graziani Spring 2012