BIDS1705-07, Fall 2009
First Year
Academic Seminar-Computer Science
Course
Syllabus
PROFESSOR
INFORMATION
Name:
Dr.
Yao
Office:
Atk 317
Telephone: (478) 445-5483
Email:
jf.yao@gcsu.edu
URL:
http://abacus2.gcsu.edu
Office Hours: 8:20a.m.--10:50a.m.
on Tu. and Th. or by appointments
CLASSROOM: ATK 110
COURSE DESCRIPTION : This institutional credit course will introduce students to life at Georgia College & State University and The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business. This course will also focus on campus programs and activities, basic study skills, department programs and majors, school organizations, and activities designed to help students succeed in their university endeavors.
GRADING
POLICY:
Percentage
Attendance
70%
Homework
30%
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Total
100%
FINAL GRADES:
Grade
Percentage
A
90% and up
B
80% - 89.99%
C
70% - 79.99%
D
60% - 69.99%
F
59.99% or less
COURSE POLICY:
Class participation is essential in order to have maximum benefit. You must NOT miss a class unless you have a verifiable written excuse. An unexcused absence from a class will result in a numerical grade of zero for that class.
No late homework assignments will be accepted.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The integrity of students is a critical component of the academic process. All written work submitted in this course must be individual work unless the instructor assigns a team of students to work on an assignment. Students must properly document all outside sources used for projects, programs, and homework. The submission of another’s work as one’s own is plagiarism, and will be dealt with using the procedures outlined on the Undergraduate Catalog.
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDURE:
Date TOPICS
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August 21, 2009
Introduction to Computer Science
August 28, 2009
Introduction to Tutoring Center; CIRP
Survey
September 4, 2009 Health
Center Film Presentation
September 11, 2009
Famous People in Computer Science
September 18, 2009
Computer Science Curriculum
September 25, 2009
Counseling Services Presentation
October 2, 2009
Health Center Film
Presentation
October 9, 2009
Life after BS degree in computer Science
October 16,
2009 General Issues regarding Advising
October
23, 2009 Introduction to
Computer Systems (hardware)
October 30, 2009
Introduction to Software Development
November 6, 2009
International Office Presentation
November 13, 2009
Leadership Certificate Program and Georgia Education
Mentorship
November 20, 2009 Old Governor
Mansion Tour
November 27, 2009 Thanksgiving (no
class)
December 4, 2009 Conclusion
Labor
Day Holiday (Sept. 7, 2009)
Fall Break (Oct. 12-13,
2009)
Thanksgiving Holidays (Nov. 25-27, 2009)
OCTOBER 16, 2009 IS THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW A COURSE WITHOUT ACADEMIC PENALTY.
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE
In the event of a fire alarm signal students
will exit the building in a quick and orderly manner through the
nearest hallway exit. Learn the floor plan and exits of this
building. Do not use elevators. Crawl on the floor if you
encounter heavy smoke. Assist disabled persons and others if possible
without endangering your own life. Assemble for a headcount on front
lawn of main campus.