1. Welcome to the CMSC 104 Class!!!
Please grab a seat anywhere for now.
Mr. Lupoli
ITE 207

2. Introduction of Myself
Ex High/Middle school teacher
Taught at:
Radford University
Virginia Tech University
New River Community College (VA)
Johns Hopkins Talented Youth
Frederick Community College
Anne Arundel Community College

3. Introduction of Myself
Sense of humor
Strict
On due dates
Labs
Projects
Etc…
Being in class (don’t be late)
Turn cell phones OFF. Period.
They can be used during breaks.

4. What Will We Cover? General computer hardware and software concepts
Basic computer use
Problem solving
Basic computer programming in the C programming language

5. General Hardware and Software Concepts
Introduction to computer architecture
Data representation and memory usage
Introduction to operating systems Linux

6. Basic use of a text editor (nano or VI) Basic Computer Use
an operating system (Linux)
a text editor (nano or VI)

7. Problem solving and algorithm development
general vs. specific solution to a problem
use of top-down design
use of pseudocode

8. Basic Computer Programming in the C Programming Language
Compiling, linking, and executing a computer program
Testing and debugging a computer program
C programming language basics

9. Class setup Monday/Tuesday Wednesday/Thursday
Lecture and Active Learning (in-class exercises)
Wednesday/Thursday
Finish any lecture material
Lab
May/may not get it all done during that time
Rest must be done at home or in the various labs we have

10. Lab Sessions Will be working on: Will be permitted to:
programming assignments
Programming projects (1 of 2 choices)
Will be permitted to:
Listen to music (with headphone of course)
Talk to your instructor about any concerns or questions

11. Turning in Work In-class exercises Programming Labs
Will be turning in work by:
Writing on the board
Using the “BlackBoard” to submit electronically
Use paper
Programming Labs
Print code AND screen capture (sc)
Submit code thru “gl server” (shown in a lab)
Programming Projects
Submit code electronically through “gl server”

12. Where do I find my work Using IE/Firefox Here we will find our:
Go to my.umbc.edu
login
Click Blackboard Link at top
LET’S DO IT NOW!!!
Here we will find our:
Notes
Labs
Projects
In-class exercises

13. Syllabus
Located on BB
Let’s go over quickly

14. Class setup Computer Science general topic Programming topic
Programming lab

15. Classroom setup Where are the bathrooms? Where is the printer?
Where do we go in case of an emergency?
Tissues?
Paper for the printer or exercises?
Will the computers save my work?
NO!!!! They automatically reboot overnight.

16. Schedule One on Ones Weekly meetings with your Instructor
Wednesday/Thrusday Lab session
10 minutes (if that)
Where we can address:
Any questions
Any concerns
Your progress

17. Use of computers May ask to turn MONITORS off (not the computer)
No social networking like:
AOL
MySpace
Texting
You are NOT to be on the internet (except BB) unless instructed

18. How will I be graded? Labs Project 50 pts max 0  didn’t do it
25  finished half, but far from complete
26  had a few items to fix, fix them for full credit
50  full credit
Project
300 pts max
Can range from 0 to 300 depending on completeness

19. PLEASE SEE ME AFTER CLASS IF YOU THINK YOU’RE IN THE WRONG CLASS
Am I in the right class??
CMSC 104
Assumes NO programming experience
Prepares you for CMSC 201
Does NOT count towards the CS major
Meets a requirement for other majors: i.e. Physics, Financial Economics
CMSC 201
Assumes some programming experience
First CMSC course for CS majors
MUCH more challenging
PLEASE SEE ME AFTER CLASS IF YOU THINK YOU’RE IN THE WRONG CLASS

20. Help (Services) at UMBC
CSEE Student Services Office (Advising)
ITE
CSHC (Computer Science Help Center)
ITE 201E
Linux Users Group (LUG)

21. Open Labs at UMBC
The Office of Information Technology is responsible for all lab computers.
On Web at:
Labs with PCs:
ENG021, ENG104, ENG122, ENG122A, ENG333
Labs may be on reserve for classes, so plan ahead!
Print Dispatch -- ENG 019 (10? cents/page)
Hours of Operations
OIT will post outside of labs or go to:

22. What do I need for this class
Computer (on or off campus)
on campus computers have everything you need
your personal computer needs (other than basics)
Putty
used to log into UMBC to complete your programming work
May need to install Putty on your H Drive here!!

23. Instructor Pet Peeves
Talking (not about the class) while I am presenting material
Disrespect to other students
Begging

24. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!! First day we may seem intimidating BUT:
We are here to have you learn!!
Do not hesitate to ask for help from us!!

25. My Goals To be as clear as possible
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions
Weed out any typos in labs, notes, etc…
Make sure everyone here is successful!!

26. Questions??