1 Introduction to Information Technology Dr. Ken Tsang 曾镜涛 Room E408 R9 With thanks to Dr. Towey Lecture 0

2 Contact Information IT(3) for Econ1&Food Instructor: Dr. Ken Tsang 曾镜涛 Teaching Assistant: Mr. Chen Xiaolong 陈小龙 Website Discussion group To be confirmed

3 Lectures & Tutorials  Lectures Tuesday, 15:00 − 15:50, Room B202 Wednesday, 09:00 − 10:50, Room B202  Tutorials To be confirmed …Tuesday 16:00…

4 Textbook  Computing Essentials ( 计算机科学引论 ) 2005 TIMOTHY J. O'LEARY & LINDA I. O'LEARY  Not all chapters will be covered  It is NOT necessary to have the textbook  Lecture notes will be provided for some topics

5 Course Information  /CS/it1010/ /CS/it1010/  The glossary, single slides and "4 per sheet" slides are available here: /CS/it1010/lectures/1.Glossary.pdf /CS/it1010/lectures/1.Glossary.pdf  /CS/it1010/lectures/2x2_0.Course.Introdu ction.pdf

6 Introductory Stuff  Have Fun!  Please turn off your phones!

7 Introductory Stuff  This will be a relatively interactive course. Feel free to stop me, shout at me, argue, … etc.  If you have trouble understanding me (I expect that you will), TELL ME!  I will try to speak more clearly and slowly

8 Lectures  Lectures are important  Attendance is compulsory Both at lectures and at tutorials  Not everything will be in the slides! Some additional, essential information will only be presented during the lectures  We will also have surprise quizzes!  We may have other surprises!

9 Course Objectives  General introduction to computers  Opportunity to gain some experience with some popular computer applications  You will (probably) not become an expert  Primary objective is to gain familiarity with the capabilities of these resources  It is hoped that you can later apply your knowledge and use computers profitably

10 For those of you already familiar with the topics we are going to cover  Please keep quiet and do not disturb other students who want to listen the lecture.  It is for your own benefit to learn it again in English to improve your English.  Or …

11 Topics Covered  The content of the course is flexible  If there are things you are interested in, or would like to know more about, TELL ME! If possible, we will include your topics  The following is a list of some of the topics we will probably cover  We may not cover all of them  We will probably cover (many) more topics too!

12 Topics Covered 1.Data representation 2.Machine instruction cycle 3.Desktop publishing 4.Web publishing 5.Database concepts 6.Using desktop and web publishing for an organization's communication 7.Strategies for purchasing, installing, and maintaining computer systems 8.Other topics TBA …

13 Upon completion of the course, you should be able to:  Understand computer organization (number systems, data representation, machine instruction cycle)  Present ideas in different contexts with appropriate publishing software tools  Use desktop and web publishing (And not just the most “popular” software!)  Formulate strategies for purchasing, installing and maintaining computer systems

14 Course Policies  Please switch off your mobile phone  Come to class on time  Enter classroom quietly if you are late  Do NOT speak to each other during lectures  Raise your hand for questions  It is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, and laboratory assignments  Students with excessive unexcused absences may be excluded – not allowed to take the final exam

15 Academic Integrity  Cheating Policy  Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, submitting work that is not one's own, cheating in quizzes, tests, or examinations  Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated  Any student caught cheating will receive a failing grade for the course, and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs

16 Assessment  3 unannounced quizzes: 20%  3 lab assignments: 30%  1 final examination: 50%

17 Makeup Exams  There will be no makeup exams without a documented, legitimate reason that is outside of your control  Social conflicts or a heavy workload are NOT acceptable excuses!

18 Grading Quizzes20% Assignments30% Examination50% >=88 A 85 – 88 A - 80 – 85 B + 75 – 80 B 70 – 75 B - 65 – 70 C + 60 – 65 C <60 F

19 Study Tips  Attend the lectures!  Attend the tutorials!  Read the textbook and lectures notes  Spend at least two out-of-class hours for each lecture hour  Use the discussion group  Complete the assignments  All in all, work hard ! No Pain, No Gain!

20 Teams  You will have several assignments to complete throughout the course X  You need to form teams of X people now  You will remain in these teams for the duration of this course ????  Please form your teams, and give the team member information to your tutor before ???? Student ID, Chinese and English names, and addresses

21 Promise  You may have trouble understanding the English  Some topics in the course will be difficult  I promise that, if you attend the classes (lectures and tutorials), you will improve rapidly!  I promise that, if you attend the classes (lectures and tutorials), you will enjoy this course!

22 Let’s Go!  Do enjoy the course!  Good Luck!