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CSE 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Technology

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CSE 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Technology

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    1. CSE 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Technology Introduction

    3. Course Homepages http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~cse101 announcements syllabus schedule (lecture slides, hw, etc …) etc. http://blackboard.stonybrook.edu message board grades

    4. Why computer science? Do what you love There are lots of jobs Computers can change the world

    6. What is this course about? Department says: “An introduction to the basics of personal computing and information technologies intended primarily for students majoring in humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or business management.” Topics include principles of personal (single-user) computer systems office automation information in a modern, networked (multi-user) computing environment. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding of personal computing rather than use of specific hardware or software. Required participation in computer laboratories. May not be taken for credit in addition to EST 100 or after any CSE or ISE course.”

    7. Course Topics A Brief History of Computing Basic Computing PC Components Software vs. Hardware Productivity Software Digital Multimedia Internet Technologies Computer Security Gaming Technologies Virtual Reality

    8. What book do you need? Exploring the Digital Domain - An Introduction to Computers and Information Fluency, 2nd Edition by Kenneth Abernethy & J. Thomas Allen ISBN: 0534407072

    9. What course work is involved? Lab Exercises Exercises given at start of each lab session ˝ to be completed during lab time ˝ to be completed at home, due following Thursday @ 11:59pm post work to your projects Web page (more on this later) Surprise Quizzes Given in random lectures on material covered that day Midterm Exam first half material Final Exam second half material (not cumulative)

    10. How are grades computed? 10/11 Lab Exercises: 40% Midterm Exam 30% Final Exam: 30% 100%

    11. What do you need to get started? Sparky account http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Help/email.html Unix operating system Sparky Web space more on this in a minute Blackboard account http://blackboard.stonybrook.edu/

    12. AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY All work you submit for labs, projects, or exams MUST be your own work. If you cheat or aid someone in cheating, you will automatically fail this course and be brought up on charges of academic dishonesty without warning. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!

    13. Lab Facilities We will use the Computer Associates Transaction Processing Lab (Trans Lab) http://www.translab.cs.sunysb.edu/ CS 2114 & 2126 Login all registered students have accounts http://www.translab.cs.sunysb.edu/ Room combo soon to follow

    14. Lab Accounts Transaction Lab everyone account gets disk space on U drive http://www.translab.cs.sunysb.edu/studentAcct.html Have account problems? contact Ajay Gupta

    15. Help! If you need help, visit me or the TA at our office hours, email us, or refer to the SINC site Help Desk http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/helpdesk/

    16. Disabilities If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, you are strongly urged to contact DSS. Disabled Students Services (DSS) office, Humanities 133 (phone: 633-6748/TDD). DSS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation of disability is confidential.

    17. Can your remember? Your first use of a personal computer? What type of computer was it? What operating system did it use? What programs did you use? What games did you play? Did you find it user-friendly? Did you find it maddening? How do you feel about computers now? Group question: Why are you here?

    18. Why is CSE 101 relevant? Computers and technology: are a part of everything we do will continue to play an even greater role in the future help make many work tasks easier The more you know about computers the more valuable you are to an employer

    19. Questions to consider? How many computers do you have in your home? How long could you survive without a computer? How long could you survive without an Internet connection? How long could you survive without a high-speed Internet connection? When was the last time you wrote a letter? How many computers do you come into contact with on an average day?

    20. Looking back a few years

    21. Today Over half the work force produces information. Every 10 hours, more computers are sold than existed in the entire world 30 years ago.

    22. Looking back a few years Computers 30 years ago Controlled by computer specialists. Users related information needs to specialists. Slow to respond to a problem. Computers today Information is more timely. Systems are interactive. Systems are user-friendly

    23. The Technology Revolution: Today At Work The mobile worker (airplane, beach, etc…) Improved Productivity Instant Communication Paperless Environment? At Home Telecommuting Personal correspondence Homework “Google it” At Play Visiting pointless sites (Does anyone really need an Orc screensaver?) Gaming Speak with strangers on the other side of the globe View strangers doing strange things on the other side of the globe

    24. The Technology Revolution: Tomorrow In the years to come, technology will become more important, more pervasive, and more complex. What technology do you expect to see in your lifetime? Will virtual reality become commonplace? Are supermarket cashiers, gas station attendants, & bank tellers endangered species? What other jobs may soon disappear? Stock Broker? (www.etrade.com) Newscaster? (www.ananova.com/video) Real estate agent? (www.mlslirealtor.com/search.cfm) Car salesman? (www.carsdirect.com) University Professor? (www.university-of-phoenix.org)

    25. Cyberphobia anyone? In today’s workplace, IT competency is not just valuable, it is required Make intelligent, informed decisions Learn how to learn to use new software Keep up with the lingo (buzzwords) Real or fake IT buzzwords?

    26. Is it your obligation to society to be IT proficient? Do techno-dummies hold up lines at the supermarket? Information Awareness Office Internet sales tax Plan on having kids? What’s going on at your local library?

    27. Exercise for Today Login to Lab computers Login: cse101 Password: cse101_rc IC WebMail Requesting Sparky Web Space

    28. WebMail All students are entitled to an email account, issued by Instructional Computing Open a Web Browser Go To http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/ click on “EMAIL FOR STUDENTS” on left If you have used WebMail before, click on “Checking Your Email” Then Click on https://webmail.ic.sunysb.edu/ Else, click on “Getting an Email Account” and follow the instructions there You may have to check SOLAR NOTE: most student accounts are automatically created, but some of you will have to go to the Library to have it setup

    29. Sparky Web Accounts All students are entitled to Web space on Sparky to post your own Web pages http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/helpdesk/web.shtml

    30. Requesting Web Space Once you have a Sparky email account, send an email from your Sparky account to: webmaster@ic.sunysb.edu In the Subject area, type: Request Web Space The Message Content should include: Your Sparky username For example: If your username is jdoe , you would simply put jdoe in the message area

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