Welcome to the CMSC 201 Class!!!

1. Welcome to the CMSC 201 Class!!! Please grab a seat anywhere for now. Mr. Lupoli slupoli@cs.umbc.edu 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. Class Website • cs.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/201/spring12/ • has EVERYTHING • notes • labs • homeworks • Office hours

5. 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

6. Syllabus • Located on class website • Let’s go over quickly • Class Textbook • no problems from textbook • have to use as a reference • 1st Addition please • 2nd 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.

7. Syllabus • Cheating • we use software • 0 on Project and 1 letter grade lower • happens again you fail • you are reported

8. Class Schedule class website

9. Where is my TA/Instructor • Office Hours • class website

10. 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

11. Exams • Get review sheet 1 week before exam • but randomized on test • Review sheet is a GUIDE!! • I change things!!!

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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!!

16. 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 gonnafacebook!

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

18. 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!!

19. 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!!

20. Now after all that!! If you want to make ANY changes, please see me FIRST!!

21. Questions??