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Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction. CSCI – 1900 Mathematics for Computer Science Spring 2014 Bill Pine. Lecture Overview. Course web site Handout and review syllabus General expectations Who am I?. Course Web Site.

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Lecture 1 Course Introduction

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  1. Lecture 1Course Introduction CSCI – 1900 Mathematics for Computer Science Spring 2014 Bill Pine

  2. Lecture Overview • Course web site • Handout and review syllabus • General expectations • Who am I? CSCI 1900

  3. Course Web Site • I maintain a web site with links to pages for each course I teach http://faculty.etsu.edu/pine • Each course page contains • Lecture slides • Handouts • Exercises • Course Update Log • Nota Bene: Course Artifacts Schedule CSCI 1900

  4. Course Syllabus Key Items • Office hours • As posted on Web page and outside office door • I try to always be present during posted hours • I am in my office many additional hours • If the door is open or ajar • Feel free to knock • If the door is closed • I am either not in my office, or • I do not wish to be disturbed CSCI 1900

  5. Initial Office Hours • Office: Nicks 4 – 460 • Scheduled office hours • Monday, Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00 2:00 – 3:00 4:00 – 5:00 • Other hours by appointment CSCI 1900

  6. Use of Laptops • The use of laptops or other electronic devices is prohibited during lectures • The only exceptions shall be: • Students who need special accommodations and present to the instructor the appropriate documentation from ETSU Disability Services so stating CSCI 1900

  7. Course Text • Discrete Mathematical Structures, Sixth Edition • Bernare Kolman, Robert C. Busby, and Sharon Cutler Ross • ISBN-13 978-0-13-229751-6 • I do not lecture on all material assigned in text • You are responsible for all material assigned CSCI 1900

  8. Grading Criteria • Your final grade will be determined by • Tests • 3 equally weighted – 60% • Daily Work (Quizzes and In-class assignments) • 15% • Homework • 15% • On-Your-Own (Individual Project) • 10% CSCI 1900

  9. Attendance • Attend all classes • My experience shows, particularly in CSCI 1900: • Poor student attendance ≡ Poor student performance • Attendance policy is in effect • Independent study of class lecture slides is a poor substitute for class attendance • If you are absent, it is your responsibility • To submit any work due, prior to beginning of class • To determine what work was assigned • To study the material covered by the lecture CSCI 1900

  10. Attendance Policy • You must attend at least two-thirds of a day’s scheduled class time to be considered present • Repeated lateness or early departures may be counted as an absence at the instructor’s discretion CSCI 1900

  11. Tests • Three tests • First Test at approximately 5 weeks • Second Test at approximately 10 weeks • Third Test is the comprehensive course final exam • Missed tests cannot be made up without • Prior approval, or • Verifiable extenuating circumstances CSCI 1900

  12. Daily Work and Homework • No makeup for missed daily work (in-class assignments / quizzes) • Timed quizzes will be given at the beginning of Monday’s class period • Homework is due the beginning of class on the assigned date • Late homework will be n o t be accepted, spare yourself the embarrassment of asking CSCI 1900

  13. Daily Work (continued) • To somewhat ameliorate this seemingly draconian late-work policy • I will drop your lowest daily work grade and your lowest homework grade CSCI 1900

  14. On-Your-Own • In-depth assignment designed to allow you to explore some of the concepts in greater depth • Chose one from the list of topics provided • You may pick a topic not on the list, if it is approved by your instructor • Due date: See Course Artifacts Schedule CSCI 1900

  15. Tracking Your Course Progress • Most instructors do not react favorably to questions of the ilk“How am I doing in 1900?” • To that end, I have placed an Excel Workbook on the course website • Use it to maintain an up-to-date status of your grade in this course CSCI 1900

  16. Course Expectations • You are expected to • Be on time • Be prepared • Be attentive in class • Participate in class discussions • Most students do not find an easy course • To do well, you must be prepared to spend a minimum of 3 hours outside class for each hour in class CSCI 1900

  17. Academic Misconduct • The student-teacher relationship is based on trust • Unless specifically stated otherwise, all work must be your own • I take the presence of your name on the submitted work as affirmation that the work is entirely your own • Questions / Comments? CSCI 1900

  18. General Expectations • I believe that • Each student is responsible for his own education • Actions have consequences • I am always willing to help students who seek help • In return, I expect that • You are current with all assignments • Read ahead of where I am lecturing CSCI 1900

  19. Class Behavior • I will accord to you the respect due a fellow human being • I expect the same from you toward me and your fellow classmates • No • Heckling, • Snide remarks, • Put downs, • Pendiculation, or • Sleeping CSCI 1900

  20. Class Behavior (continued) • Generally, I do not tolerate • Aside conversations among students • Habitual lateness • Practice good manners • “Make Your Momma Proud” • If you have a problem with the way in which I run the class • Come talk to me CSCI 1900

  21. Seeking Help • If you are having a problem, • Seek help immediately • Don’t wait until you fall hopelessly behind • Course material is cumulative • Drop by my office, early in the semester • Before you are having a problem • To locate my office • To overcome your natural reluctance to visit the “Old Buzzard” in his “lair” CSCI 1900

  22. Asking Questions • I encourage questions • When the question arises • If you don’t understand something • A word • A concept • A calculation • A code snippet A S K ! CSCI 1900

  23. Asking Questions (continued) • Never assume that the material will become clearer with time • If you don’t understand something, • Most likely another class member also is confused • Any Questions / Comments? CSCI 1900

  24. Who Am I? • Hearing problems • Mannerisms • Past experience CSCI 1900

  25. Who Are You? • Usual approach not effective for me • As a student, I hated it • You don’t have time to organize your thoughts • I won’t remember much of what you tell me • I won’t have any record of your comments • Instead, write me a Letter of Introduction • Follow direction on the Homework 1 Assignment Sheet CSCI 1900

  26. Final Thought • What do you think is the single most important characteristic of a successful person? CSCI 1900

  27. Persistence Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not: Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. -- Calvin Coolidge CSCI 1900

  28. 1000 Word Equivalent CSCI 1900

  29. Questions or Comments? CSCI 1900

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