Getting Acquainted & Course Expectations

Welcome! This course introduces you to micro processor operating systems using Windows Vista An excellent example of a micro-computing environment because Window Vista is: Secure Robust Scalable Excellent Developer Platform Now pre-installed on most new hardware

What will you learn? 3Week 1

Student Centered 3 hour student-centered lab – collaborative setting teacher present for 2 hours, lab monitor for 3 hours For Success… Bring Lab Manual to every class Read the lab carefully as you complete each step If you have a problem ask your classmate if he/she has a solution, if not… Ask the instructor or lab monitor for help Write the solution so you will remember how to correct the problem yourself

Instructor Centered 2 hour lecture in classroom setting For Success… Prepare for the lecture by reviewing your text and slides before class Be on time Take lots of good notes Ask relevant questions Be respectful of the learning environment of your fellow classmates

Graded work Week of Completed Labs25%All weeks Mid Term Test 20%Week 6 Assignment20%Starting week 5 Final 35% Week 14 Total100%

To pass this course… You must get 55% or more on the overall course, and… You must get 55% or more on the final exam, and… Your weighted test + exam mark must be 55% or more, and… You must complete any 8 out of 10 labs

Class Policies Late Policy Missed Tests/Quizzes Cheating and Plagiarism Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Late Policy Late Assignments: 20% per College Day This means that to receive full marks for labs they must be completed by their due date as posted on the website Note: even if the Lab Assignment is 0verdue, it must be completed to receive a final grade

Class Behavior You have a right to study and work in “an environment that asserts the personal worth and dignity of each individual” regardless of origin, age, sex, colour, physical or mental ability, language, politics or status, all students will be treated with respect

Missed Tests If you miss a scheduled test a Doctor’s Note or other supporting document must be provided before a makeup test can be written You should contact your instructor immediately upon missing a test

Cheating and Plagiarism You are expected to be honest and forthright in your academic endeavors Falsifying research results Stealing the words or ideas of others Cheating on an examination Zero Tolerance Click here to view Seneca Academic Honesty Policy

Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Basically: Do not use another student’s account Do not use the facilities for commercial gain Do not view/store Pornographic material Do not create a “denial of service” attack Do not copy/remove information not in your home directory without permission Failure to adhere to this Policy: could result in suspension of usage privileges, or other discipline as appropriate

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Introductions of Partner What is your partner’s name? What are your partner’s hobbies/interests? What does your partner hope to do after graduating? What does your partner hope to learn from taking this course?