CSE 1301
Computer Literacy
Lecture Section 001
Spring 2008
Mike O’Dell
1 Why are you here?
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1 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!
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1 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
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1 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
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1 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
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1 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)
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1 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
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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
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1 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:
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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)
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1 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!)
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1 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)
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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
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1 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
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1 Lab Coverage
3:00pm - 5:50pm
7:00pm - 9:50pm
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Ransom Hall 312
Wednesday
Ransom Hall 312
Section 002
Section 003
Chih-Yao Hseih
Chih-Yao Hseih
Section 005
Section 004
Jae Sung Choi
Jae Sung Choi
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1 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.
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1 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!
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1 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
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1 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
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