CSE 1301 Computer Literacy

1. CSE 1301Computer Literacy Lecture Section 001 Spring 2008 Mike O’Dell

2. Why are you here? CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

3. Course Goals • Learn what a computer is (and is not), • Understand the types of problems suited for computers • Learn how to use a computer to solve problems • In this class, we will: • cover the organization, operation and characteristics of computers;  • introduce you to applications of commercial software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases packages, and communication packages. • Learn. Have some fun! Get an A! CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

4. Approach • Self Study (Priority ONE!) • assigned reading • PowerPoint slides • Lectures • address/clarify topics from the reading assignments • Hands-on learning in the lab • Focus: MS Office 2003 Suite of application products CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

5. Textbooks • Computer Foundations: • Parsons and Oja, New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, 10th Edition Comprehensive, Course Technology, 2008 • Office Applications and Lab Learning: • Beskeen, et al, Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated Introductory, First Edition, Course Technology, 2007 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

6. Textbooks: how we will use them • New Perspectives • introduction to basic computer concepts • understanding computer hardware and software • understanding networks and the Internet • introduction to information systems and programming • Microsoft Office 2007 • the basis for your lab assignments (your lab book) • introduction to the MS Office suite of applications in class CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

7. Lab Sessions • Your labs will be based on exercises from the Office 2007 textbook • The purpose of each lab is to give you an opportunity to practice and then demonstrate skills in using these common and important application software • Lab assignments will be published on the class website the week before the lab is due. • Bring a copy of the assignment and the textbook to the lab session (instructors will NOT provide copies) CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

8. Lab Sessions (cont.) • Labs will be supervised and graded by your assigned lab instructor (TA) • Missed labs can be made up, with lab instructors permission, at 20% penalty/week late. • Lab Sections, Times and Locations • Section 002 – M 3:00 to 5:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall • Section 003 – W 3:00 to 5:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall • Section 004 – W 7:00 to 9:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall • Section 005 – M 7:00 to 9:50 PM, 312 Ransom Hall CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

9. Grading • Grades earned in this class are for: • Lab assignments (average for 13 labs, weight 30%) • Topics exams (2 @ 20% each, weight 40%) • (Somewhat) Comprehensive Final Exam (weight 30%) • Final letter grades: • 90 to 100 is an A (hopefully, most of you!) • 80 to < 90 is a B • 70 t0 < 80 is a C • 60 to < 70 is a D (improbable, but somewhat possible) • < 60 is an F (highly unlikely, but humanly possible) CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

10. Grading (Subtitle: How do I earn an A in this class?) • Read/review the reading assignments before class • Come to class, pay attention and ask questions • Complete the lab assignments on time • Review the presentation materials and study for the exams (duh!) CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

11. Administrivia • The website is the best place to get current information on the class – http://ranger.uta.edu/~odell • Email is the best way to contact me – odell@cse.uta.edu • My office hours (Nedderman Hall 342) • Mon., 10:00AM – 4:00PM (by appointment) • Tues., 10:00AM – 4:00PM (by appointment) • Weds. & Thurs., 1:30PM – 3:00PM** • No office hours on Friday CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

12. Administrivia (cont.) • Teaching assistants will organize and supervise all lab sessions. • TA office hours are as required, by appointment. TA offices are in the Cribbs building. • TA’s for this class are: • Chih-Yao Hseih, lab sections 004 & 005 • Jae Sung Choi, lab sections 002 & 003 CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

13. Lab Coverage CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

14. Administrivia (cont.) • Exams may be made up within one week of the scheduled exam date, provided: • you have a valid, verifiable emergency that prevented your from attending the scheduled session, or • you made arrangements in advance due to an excusable (by my definition) absence, and • satisfactory arrangements can be made by you to schedule the make-up exam with one of the TA’s within the specified one week period. CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

15. Administrivia (cont.) • Attendance is expected, but… • you will not be graded on your attendance in lecture sessions, however • it makes me HAPPY to see you in class, and • you just might learn something while you’re here! CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

16. Academic Honesty • The College of Engineering Statement of Ethics is in the materials you received today, and is found on the CSE 1301 class web site. • It covers ethical behavior in a student role: • CHEATING on quizzes or exams, • PLAGIARISM, or • COLLUSION on any assignment will not be tolerated. • Read, sign and return the document you received in class today CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY

17. Today! Be sure that you: • know how to access the class website to get required materials for the class • have a copy of the course syllabus • have a copy of the CoE Ethics Statement • know your assigned lab section and location • ask any questions that may be on your mind CSE 1301 – COMPUTER LITERACY