Mechanics and Introduction

Tom Kelliher, CS 102

Sept. 2, 1998

Outline:

1. Syllabus.

2. Walk through the survey. Does everyone have account information?

3. The survey.

Assignment:

1. Get your username and password, if you haven't already done so.

Notes on the Syllabus

1. Objectives:
   1. Computing as communication.

   2. Cyberfluency: taking advantage of Internet resources; being an active participant. Establishing your independence and comfort with computing.

   3. Finding and evaluating information.

   4. Quickly getting to Web page design.

   5. Examining the relationship between society and technology.

   6. Getting our hands on technology.

2. Internet resources.

3. Late assignment policy: 10% off the first day late, another 10% the second day late. Assignments more than two days late not accepted.

4. Missed quizzes policy: if you can't make it to a quiz, make arrangements with me beforehand. Exceptions granted for emergencies.

5. Class preparation. Attendance. Honor code.

6. Any requests for other topics?

Survey

1. Walk through.

2. Each student individually complete the survey.