PLEASE GRAB A SEAT ANYWHERE FOR NOW.

Welcome to the CMSC 201 Class!!!

Mr. Lupolislupoli@cs.umbc.edu

ITE 207

Introduction of Myself

Ex High/Middle school teacherTaught at:

Radford University Virginia Tech University New River Community College (VA) Johns Hopkins Talented Youth Frederick Community College Anne Arundel Community College

Introduction of Myself

Sense of humorStrict

On due dates Labs Projects Etc…

Being in class (don’t be late) Turn cell phones OFF. Period.

They can be used during breaks.

Class Website

cs.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/201/spring12/

has EVERYTHING notes labs homeworks Office hours

Class setup

Lecture (2 days) Lecture and Active Learning (in-class exercises)

Lab/”Discussion” (1 day) Lab

Run by TA staff receive a lab grade while in class (depending on

completion) 0 – 3 Some have extra credit

Topics can be found on our website

Syllabus

Located on class website Let’s go over quickly

Class Textbook no problems from textbook have to use as a reference 1st Addition please 2nd addition uses the wrong version of Python

ok, but there will be differences but you lecture notes as authority

Academic Integrity only Instructors/TA should see your code. PERIOD.

Syllabus

Cheating we use software 0 on Project and 1 letter grade lower happens again you fail you are reported

Class Schedule

class website

Where is my TA/Instructor

Office Hours class website

Use of computers (in class)

While use laptops only for notes and exercises

No social networking like: AOL MySpace Texting

You are NOT to be on the internet unless instructed

Exams

Get review sheet 1 week before exam but randomized on test Review sheet is a GUIDE!!

I change things!!!

Am I in the right class??

CMSC 104 Assumes NO programming experience Prepares you for CMSC 201 Does NOT count towards the CS major Meets a requirement for other majors: i.e. Physics,

Financial Economics

CMSC 201 Assumes some programming experience First CMSC course for CS majors MUCH more challenging

PLEASE SEE ME AFTER CLASS IF YOU THINK YOU’RE IN THE WRONG CLASS

Help (Services) at UMBC

CSEE Student Services Office (Advising) ITE 203 - 206

CSHC (Computer Science Help Center) ITE 201E

Linux Users Group (LUG) http://lug.umbc.edu

Open Labs at UMBC

The Office of Information Technology is responsible for all lab computers.

On Web at: www.umbc.edu/oitLabs with PCs:

ENG021, ENG104, ENG122, ENG122A, ENG333

Labs may be on reserve for classes, so plan ahead!

Print Dispatch -- ENG 019 (10? cents/page)Hours of Operations

OIT will post outside of labs or go to:http://www.umbc.edu/oit/classroomtechnology/labs

What do I need for this class

Computer (on or off campus) on campus computers have everything you need your personal computer needs (other than basics)

Putty used to log into UMBC to complete your programming

work

May need to install Putty on your H Drive here!!

What do I need to bring to class

Paper will be adding A LOT to the note will have class exercises

Notes (printed)Pen AND pencilComputer is optional!!

don’t bring it if your just gonna facebook!

Instructor Pet Peeves

Talking (not about the class) while I am presenting material

Disrespect to other studentsBegging

Past experiences

Submitting assignments at the last minute What if your internet blows up??!!

Waiting until the last minute for help Don’t expect an email back over the weekend!! No TA hours during the weekend!!

Emails with no name or section!!

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!

First day we may seem intimidating BUT: We are here to have you learn!! Do not hesitate to ask for help from us!!

Now after all that!!

If you want to make ANY changes, please see me FIRST!!

Questions??