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Course Introduction
CS 1 Introduction to Computers and Computer Technology
Rick Graziani
Spring 2012
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Introductions
Rick Graziani (me )• Main Web Page: (more in a moment)
– http://www.cabrillo.edu/~rgraziani
• Email:
• Phone:– 477-3533
What is CS 1 about?
• Building a foundation in computer literacy.– Terminology and concepts
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SYSTEM UNITINPUT OUTPUT
PERMANENTSTORAGE
What is CS 1 about?
• Understanding how we got to where we are today so we can have a better understanding of where we are going.
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What is CS 1 about?
• Understanding the core concepts of computer science so we are better prepared to pursue other areas of technology.
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What is CS 1 about?
• Networking – Communications over the network… over the Internet.
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What is CS1 about?
• Networking is about people to people communications…
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• Wael Ghonim is the Google executive who helped jumpstart Egypt's democratic revolution ... with a Facebook page memorializing a victim of the regime's violence.
• Speaking at TEDxCairo, he tells the inside story of the past two months, when everyday Egyptians showed that "the power of the people is stronger than the people in power."
The headlines…
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A foundation
CS 1 – A computer science foundation
Software Development
Networking and IT
Digital Media
General Education
• Programming
• Game Development
• Software Engineering
• Web design and development
• Animation
• Modeling
• Networking
• Security
• System Administration
• Information Technology
• History
• Perspective
• Social issues
• Economic issues
• Ethic issues
• Consumer issues
Student Success and Responsibity
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My Time in China
Suzhou, China
SISO (Suzhou Institute for Services Outsourcing)
Suzhou Industrial ParkCollaboration of Industry and Education
60,000 new freshmen next year.
Focus on Science, Engineering and Technology
In General
Students
Student Responsibility
• You education and success is your responsibility.
• Come to class prepared:
– Come to class
– Be on time
– Pen(S)
– Paper
– Notes
– Organized: prior handouts, notes, etc.
• Outside of class
– Schedule a time for reading and homework
– Find others to study with
• Missing class
– Ask other students BEFORE the next class what you missed
• Late assignments
– Come to my office to discuss (not over email unless you are an online student)
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“Did I miss anything?”
• http://www.library.utoronto.ca/canpoetry/wayman/poem5.htm
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Who is Responsible for Your Learning?
Source: http://www.oncourseworkshop.com/
Successful Students
Succeeding in CS1 and …
• Preparation and organization– Pen/pencil, Notebook– Taking notes– Access the slides
• Grades– Not the only deciding factor
• Soft skills– Motivation– Initiative– Enthusiasm– Professionalism/Organization skills– Communication skills and working
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Course Introduction
CS 1 Introduction to Computers and Computer Technology
Rick Graziani
Spring 2012
