CS 101 Intro to Computing

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C-S 101- Intro to Computing

• Fall 2006
• http//charity.cs.uwlax.edu

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Format

• Large lectures once per week
• Dr. Kenny Hunt (First Half) / Dr. Zheng? (Second
  Half)
• hunt.kenn_at_uwlax.edu
• Small lectures three times per week
• Mark Headington / Keith Burand / Steve Inglett

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Details

• There are 2 exams scheduled during large lecture
• March 5th and April 30th
• These two exams cover only large lectures
• These two exams combined will account for 25 of
  your total grade
• The small lecture instructors are responsible for
  all other assignments and grades. They also
  assign course grades. Direct all questions to
  them!

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Lecture Schedule

• Hardware
• Software
• Operating Systems
• Robotics
• Multimedia
• Ethics
• Networking
• Databases
• Web computing
• Open Source
• Security

Most lectures use PowerPoint presentations.
Modified versions can be downloaded at
http//charity.cs.uwlax.edu
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General Education Goals

• Use mathematical and logical methods to solve
  problems
• computer programming
• computing systems
• Identify fundamental principles, theories,
  concepts, methodologies, tools and issues from
  various disciplines
• computer programming
• computer hardware
• operating systems
• networking
• Reason logically, creatively and independently
• computer programming
• database design
• Explain the impact of science and technology on
  the environment, human experience and social
  change
• ethics
• web-based programming
• security

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Course Disclaimer

• This course is not about
• how to use Microsoft Office
• how to use a browser
• how to construct a web site
• etc
• These items are covered, but only incidentally as
  a way of teaching general notions of computation

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ThoughtsWhat good is Computing?

• Computational thinking is
• precise no ambiguities allowed
• logical no room for uncertainty
• linear step-by-step processes
• Computational thinking enhances
• precise, logical, linear problem solving skills
  in life

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ThoughtsWhats up with Computing?

• Computational devices are
• powerful computing allows us to do more than we
  otherwise could
• ubiquitous technology is used to some degree in
  every profession
• not magic can be understood at a basic level by
  a general audience

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Interesting DataForbes 400
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Interesting DataMost in Demand Degrees

• Computer-related jobs have been in high demand
• Some knowledge of computing enhances
  marketability
• Most professions rely on computer technology to
  some degree

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Summary

• This course should help
• form precise, logical problem-solving
• develop practical/marketable job skills
• learn tools for your profession

Lets begin!