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Course Introduction

Course Introduction. CS 1 Introduction to Computers and Computer Technology Rick Graziani Spring 2012. Introductions. Rick Graziani (me ) Main Web Page: (more in a moment) http://www.cabrillo.edu/~rgraziani Email : graziani@cabrillo.edu Phone: 477-3533. Office: Room 2552.

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Course Introduction

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  1. Course Introduction CS 1 Introduction to Computers and Computer Technology Rick Graziani Spring 2012

  2. Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  3. Introductions Rick Graziani (me ) • Main Web Page: (more in a moment) • http://www.cabrillo.edu/~rgraziani • Email: • graziani@cabrillo.edu • Phone: • 477-3533 Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  4. Office: Room 2552 Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  5. What is CS 1 about? • Building a foundation in computer literacy. • Terminology and concepts Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  6. 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. Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  7. What is CS 1 about? • Understanding the core concepts of computer science so we are better prepared to pursue other areas of technology. Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  8. What is CS 1 about? • Networking – Communications over the network… over the Internet. Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  9. What is CS1 about? • Networking is about people to people communications… Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  10. The headlines… Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  11. The headlines… Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  12. The headlines… • 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." Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  13. A foundation • Programming • Game Development • Software Engineering • Networking • Security • System Administration • Information Technology • Web design and development • Animation • Modeling • History • Perspective • Social issues • Economic issues • Ethic issues • Consumer issues Software Development Networking and IT Digital Media General Education CS 1 – A computer science foundation Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  14. Everything’s amazing and nobody’s happy Rick Graziani graziani@cabrillo.edu

  15. Student Success and Responsibity

  16. My Time in China

  17. Suzhou, China SISO (Suzhou Institute for Services Outsourcing)

  18. Suzhou Industrial ParkCollaboration of Industry and Education Focus on Science, Engineering and Technology 60,000 new freshmen next year.

  19. In General

  20. Students

  21. 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) • This is for YOUR success.

  22. “Did I miss anything?” • http://www.library.utoronto.ca/canpoetry/wayman/poem5.htm

  23. Who is Responsible for Your Learning? Source: http://www.oncourseworkshop.com/

  24. Successful Students

  25. 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 with others

  26. Course Introduction CS 1 Introduction to Computers and Computer Technology Rick Graziani Spring 2012

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