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PLEASE GRAB A SEAT ANYWHERE FOR NOW. Welcome to the CMSC 201 Class!!! Mr. Lupoli slupoli@cs.umbc.edu ITE 207
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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
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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.
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Class Website cs.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/201/spring12/ has EVERYTHING notes labs homeworks Office hours
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Class setup Lecture (2 days) Lecture and Active Learning (in-class exercises) Lab/”Discussion” (1 day) Lab Run by TA staff receive a lab grade while in class (depending on completion) 0 – 3 Some have extra credit Topics can be found on our website
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Syllabus Located on class website Let’s go over quickly Class Textbook no problems from textbook have to use as a reference 1 st Addition please 2 nd addition uses the wrong version of Python ok, but there will be differences but you lecture notes as authority Academic Integrity only Instructors/TA should see your code. PERIOD.
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Syllabus Cheating we use software 0 on Project and 1 letter grade lower happens again you fail you are reported
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Class Schedule class website
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Where is my TA/Instructor Office Hours class website
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Use of computers (in class) While use laptops only for notes and exercises No social networking like: AOL MySpace Texting You are NOT to be on the internet unless instructed
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Exams Get review sheet 1 week before exam but randomized on test Review sheet is a GUIDE!! I change things!!!
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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
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Help (Services) at UMBC CSEE Student Services Office (Advising) ITE 203 - 206 CSHC (Computer Science Help Center) ITE 201E Linux Users Group (LUG) http://lug.umbc.edu http://lug.umbc.edu
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Open Labs at UMBC The Office of Information Technology is responsible for all lab computers. On Web at: www.umbc.edu/oit 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 : http://www.umbc.edu/oit/classroomtechnology/labs
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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!!
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What do I need to bring to class Paper will be adding A LOT to the note will have class exercises Notes (printed) Pen AND pencil Computer is optional!! don’t bring it if your just gonna facebook!
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Instructor Pet Peeves Talking (not about the class) while I am presenting material Disrespect to other students Begging
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Past experiences Submitting assignments at the last minute What if your internet blows up??!! Waiting until the last minute for help Don’t expect an email back over the weekend!! No TA hours during the weekend!! Emails with no name or section!!
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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!!
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Now after all that!! If you want to make ANY changes, please see me FIRST!!
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Questions??
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