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Instructor: WSU-COE, Robert Kakos

This introductory course, BE1010, provides foundational knowledge in computer and network communication essential for engineering and scientific applications. Students will learn web design, application utility, and programming basics using Visual Basic for Applications. The syllabus covers required materials, resources, and announcements, with a focus on developing research and discovery skills. Key topics include computer hardware, software types, and techniques for effective information retrieval. Engage in practical exercises to enhance your understanding of technology in an academic setting.

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Instructor: WSU-COE, Robert Kakos

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  1. Instructor: WSU-COE, Robert Kakos

  2. Welcome - BE1010 Introductory course for the practical use of computers in an engineering or scientific setting. • Fundamental computers & Networks Communications • Web Site Design & Development • Application & Utility Use • Programming (Visual Basic for Applications)

  3. Lecture Outline • Syllabus Review • Requirements • Access ID Information • eLearning Overview

  4. Syllabus Review • http://www.enterprise.eng.wayne.edu/~robert/ • Instructor Information • Course Information • Course Materials & Resources • Announcements • Instructor Notes (Student responsibility, Tips, Challenges, preparation, attendance, lab, etc…)

  5. Information at your Fingers • We teach to think, research, and discover. • Search Engines • University Web Sites • Review old BE1010 Sites • Computer Information Sites • Techniques of finding information

  6. Computers • Hardware • Monitor • Keyboard • CPU • Peripherals (NIC, Sound, TV, Mass Storage, etc…) • Software • Firmware / Drivers • OS • Applications

  7. Hardware • Tangible (can touch) • May require software • Often OS Specific (Case, Hard drive, etc…) • http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/basics.html • http://www.basichardware.com/

  8. Software • Set of Instructions – Machines to Follow • Various forms of Instructions (gears & levers to binary) • Computer Programs & Languages • Generation of Languages • http://www.thocp.net/software/software.htm

  9. Exercise #1 Identify & Describe : • 5 Search Engines • 5 Basic Computer Information Sites • 5 Hardware Devices • 5 Hardware Information Sites • 5 Operating Systems • 5 Sites on Binary Information • 5 Programming Languages Excel Format Two Columns (Title, URL Address, & description) Be ready to discuss site in class.

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