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CMSC104. Problem Solving and Computer Programming Fall 2006 Section 0401 Sue Evans. Am I in the Right Class?. CMSC 104 Assumes NO programming experience Does NOT count towards your CS major Prepares you for CMSC 201 CMSC 201 Assumes some programming experience

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CMSC104

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  1. CMSC104 Problem Solving and Computer Programming Fall 2006 Section 0401 Sue Evans

  2. Am I in the Right Class? • CMSC 104 • Assumes NO programming experience • Does NOT count towards your CS major • Prepares you for CMSC 201 • CMSC 201 • Assumes some programming experience • First CMSC course for CS majors • MUCH more challenging

  3. Contact Information • Who am I? • Sue Evans • Best way to contact me? • Email! sueevans@cs.umbc.edu • Office hours: • Where? ITE 207 • When? Tu/Th 1 – 2 and 4 - 5

  4. What Will We Cover? General computer hardware and software concepts Basic computer use Problem solving Basic computer programming in the C programming language

  5. 1. General Hardware and Software Concepts • Introduction to computer architecture • Data representation and memory usage • Introduction to operating systems • Linux

  6. 2. Basic Computer Use • Basic use of • an operating system (Linux) • e-mail (pine) • a text editor (xemacs)

  7. 3. Problem Solving • Problem solving and algorithm development • general vs. specific solution to a problem • use of top-down design • use of pseudocode

  8. 4. Basic Computer Programming in the C Programming Language • Compiling, linking, and executing a computer program • Testing and debugging a computer program • C programming language basics

  9. Course Information • On the Web: www.csee.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/104 • Follow links to Section 0401 • Refer to the site throughout the semester (e.g., Annoucements on main page)

  10. Getting a GL Account at UMBC • You MUST have a GL account (if you have a myUMBC account…you’re good!) • If not, go to room ENG 020 (in the basement) and ask at the desk, OR • Using the Internet, go to: accounts.umbc.edu (NO www.) • Your account can be used in approximately ½ hour

  11. Computer Science 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

  12. OIT Labs • The Office of Information Technology is responsible for all lab computers. • On Web at: www.umbc.edu/oit • Labs with PCs: • ENG021, ENG104, ENG122, ENG122A, ENG333 • Labs may be on reserve, 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/sans/helpdesk/hours.html

  13. Consultants vs. Tutors • OIT labs are staffed by consultants • using software (pine, Firefox, etc.) • some text editors (xemacs) • operating system commands (Linux) • communicating with UMBC computers • (TeraTerm)

  14. Consultants vs. Tutors (con’t) • CSHC is staffed by student tutors • Help with homework and projects • emacs and Linux questions • ITE 201E – Hours TBA

  15. Hardware and Software Needs • Do I need my own computer? • No, but it is more convenient for you. • If I have my own computer, can I use it? • Sure, but you will use it mostly to log in to your GL account or for word processing. • Do I need a C Compiler? • No, and you probably shouldn’t buy one. All programming should be done in your GL account. • We will discuss “GL accounts” in much more detail in future classes

  16. Using Your Own Computer: SSH • TeraTerm is a software communications program • Must have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) • Two sources for TeraTerm software: • OIT CD • Web: http://www.umbc.edu/oit/ Click on the link for software downloads • Consult OIT for help

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