CIT110 – Introduction to Information Technology

1. CIT110 – Introduction to Information Technology Dr. Catherine DwyerFall 2010

2. Agenda • Class introductions • What is CIT110? • Overview of Syllabus and Class Schedule • Writing Enhanced Component • Software Downloads and Online Tutorials • Preview of next week’s classes

3. Catherine DwyerAssociate Professor Seidenberg School, Department of Information Technology • Full time since Fall 2000 • Other classes taught: CS121, CS122, IS112, IS223, IS241, IS323, IS396E (Java), IS660Z(Programming Games Using VB) • Lead developer for Web Assisted CIS101 • Revision Chair for IS Undergraduate curriculum • Co-author with Dr. Jeanine Meyer of Programming Games With Visual Basic, Course Technology, 2001 • I have taught C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, and JavaScript • Written a textbook for Visual Basic and for JavaScript

4. My Computing Background • MS in CS (Pace), PhD in IS from NJIT, dissertation on privacy management in social networking site • Two daughters, recent college grad (2008) and college freshman • Prior Experience: Programmer/Analyst at NYC investment bank, Technology Coordinator at Graphics Design Firm • Husband journalist with The New York Times • Research interests: social networking and social media, online privacy management, and sustainability • Links to my research on my web site: http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer • You?

5. Required Text • Evans, Alan, Martin, Kendall, Poatsy, Mary Anne, Technology in Action (Complete), Prentice Hall Publishers, 2010, seventh edition.(You can also get the sixth edition, it is much cheaper)

6. What is CIT110? • First time offered • Intro course for new Seidenberg major, BS in Information Technology • Objectives for students: increase IT fluency • Gain experience in technical writing • Gain experience doing independent research on emerging technologies • Develop strategies using online tutorials, videos, etc. to master new IT skills • “Learn how to learn” – develop confidence in your ability to independently master new IT skills

7. Overview of the BS in IT • Five foundation classes • Hardware and software systems, Networking, Database administration, Security, and Web and digital media. • IT Specialization (Career Focus) • Take one or more specialized areas such as Information management, Networking, Security,  Web and digital media, or Problem-solving and systems • Interdisciplinary specialization • Choose interdisciplinary focus for the use of technology in their intended careers. Choices include criminal justice or management science. Students can also draw on their interest in the arts, sciences, writing, or education to create their own interdisciplinary sequence. • Capstone Project (course) or Supervised Internship

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9. Two ways to access course materials • Prof. Dwyer’s Web Site • Course syllabus • Class schedule • Blackboard site - http://blackboard.pace.edu • Announcements • Faculty contact information • Syllabus and Class Schedule • Assignments • Course Resources • Communication • External Links

10. Writing Enhanced Component • Includes writing assignments, projects, and exams related to the course topic, Information Technology. • Writing assignments will be graded on formal writing elements, such as clear focus, good organization, development, and editing are considered in grading, as well as content. • Writing Components: • Weekly Information technology writing exercises (20% of grade) • Research paper (20 % of grade) • Final class reflection assignment (10 % of grade)

11. Pace Software Downloads

12. MSDNAA

13. Student Membership on ACM

14. Computing timeline • Computing advances 2000 – 2010 • Computing over the next ten years? • How will technology be used in your career field in 2020? What do you need to know about technology to keep competitive in the job market?

15. Next Monday • Reading assignment – chapter 1 of Technology in Action text