1. Introduction to Computers Spring 2018
Welcome to CS 101!
Introduction to Computers
Spring 2018

2. Thank you very much!!

3. Your Teaching Team Dr. Keen, Lecturer and Coordinator
38 years of teaching computer science
MS (‘82) and PhD (‘94) from UK
Grew up in Eastern Kentucky (Pikeville)
Teaching Assistants –pictures, get to know your TA!
Shina Madamori, Hassan Mistareehi, Fengbo Zheng, Hamid Hamraz

4. You are receiving a 3x5 card
To turn in for attendance today - don't forget!

5. This is the URL for the class web page. You can get to it from Canvas
~keen/intro/ intro.html

6. For Attendance on the 3x5 card, on the front
Write your NAME
Write the DATE (1/11/18)
Write your SECTION
If you don't know your section, hold up your hand and a TA will look it up and tell you
AND...

7. GOALS - write them down
What are your expectations for this class? or What do you want to learn? NOT “I want an A!” What do you want to learn?
Write down your most important expectations on the front of the card, then
SHARE with a neighbor and ADD to your card if you like

8. On the back of the card
Write the answer to: What's the most complicated thing you've done with a computer? In other words, what's the task you've done on a computer that you are proudest of?

9. Turn in your card at the end
Turn in your card at the end of class by putting it in the envelope with your SECTION NUMBER at the front of the room

10. Goals of the Course are To be able to use applications software
Windows, MS Excel, MS Access
To form an accurate mental model of a computer
hardware
software
the Internet, HTML, networks
To be aware of issues in society related to computers

11. GOALS, continued
COMPARE your list of goals with the one from the syllabus (you just saw)

12. How will learning these goals help me in my life?
Office products are ubiquitous and useful – knowledge is assumed in most classes
Knowing more about hardware and software means your computer should have a longer lifespan with fewer problems
Knowing more about the Internet can save you from problems like spam, viruses and identity theft
Understanding how the Internet and technology have affected society can make you more successful and a better citizen

13. Textbook and Supplies
You are responsible for material in chapters in the textbook that are listed in schedule and all material covered in lectures
The textbook is an on-line, interactive book from Zyante. It has exercises which will be assigned every week.

14. Your Grade is Based on: Lecture Exam 1 200 points
Lab Exam 1 on Windows/Excel pts
Lab Exam 2 on MS Excel points
Lab Exam 3 on MS Access points
an HTML project points
an Alice project points
Zybook Homework points
And….

15. Your Grade (continued)
Attendance
9 points for attendance at First Lab
to verify your computer account
8 points for attendance at Last Lab
29 points for attendance at Lectures
one point per day
In Total, = 1000 points

16. Attendance Required at All Lectures Two Required Labs
taken often, taken at random
Two Required Labs
First and last labs of the semester
Three Lab Tests - Required
Makeup Request Process – EXCUSED absences only!
Three Lecture Tests – Required
Two are Common Hour - at night
arrange alternate time with lecturer if you have class
Open Labs
optional attendance but bonus!

17. Bonus Points
One bonus point for each Open Lab attended, up to 9 points. You have to go to the lab section you are registered in and sign the attendance sheet.

18. If you miss a Lab Test If you have a “UK excuse”
Serious illness, death in family, academic trip
Give documentation to Dr. Keen when you makeup the exam
If you do NOT have a “UK excuse” and you choose to use your “Free Makeup”, you arrange a makeup with Dr. Keen and take it
If you do NOT have a “UK excuse” and you’ve used your Free Makeup already, you get a zero!

19. Accommodation for Disabilities
Please tell Dr. Keen about it if you have a letter - as soon as possible!
We can arrange accommodation for both lecture and lab tests
These letters are NOT retroactive! That means you cannot go back and retake tests if you bring me a letter after the fact.

20. seeking "Unfair academic advantage" UK Cheating Policy is followed
Plagiarism / Cheating
seeking "Unfair academic advantage"
UK Cheating Policy is followed
NO assistance from someone else on Lab or Lecture tests, either in the room or electronically

21. CS 101 Bypass Exam Details on main CS 101 page at bottom
Under “Useful Class Resources”
Dates given this semester
January 23, Tuesday
March 6, Tuesday
April 17, Tuesday
Gives 3 credit hours and a letter grade on your transcript

22. Office Hours There will be several office hours during a week
Those will be posted as soon as they are settled
Dr. Keen’s are in Marksbury 207, in EE Annex 205 and in RGAN 103
TAs’ office hours will be in EE Annex 205
You can visit ANY TA or Dr. Keen for general questions
You need to visit YOUR TA first if you have a question about grading

23. Make Yourself a Study Plan for 101
When and where you will study (need a computer?)
What materials you will need to study
What rewards you will give yourself if you follow your study plan
How you plan to prepare for tests
What you will do about test anxiety
What you will do when you miss a class

24. For Next Week Make your Study Plan
Read the slides about File Management on the class web page
Get your textbook and do Homework 1 – due Tuesday 1/16
Go to your lab when it is scheduled and do First Lab activities (it’s 9 points!)
Either Wednesday 1/17 or Monday 1/22

25. Today's Exit Know your SECTION
Have your NAME, SECTION, DATE and GOALS on the 3x5 card
Bring your card down to the front and put it in the envelope corresponding to your section