BIDS1705-07, Fall 2024
First-Year Academic
Seminar, Computer Science/Data Science
Course Syllabus
PROFESSOR INFORMATION
Name: Dr. Yao
Office:
Atk 317
Telephone: (478) 445-5483
Email:
jf.yao@gcsu.edu
URL:
https://abacus2.gcsu.edu (ignore
the security warning.)
Office Hours
(Face
to Face in Atk317 or via Microsoft Team):
07:50 AM – 09:20 AM, Tuesday and Thursday
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Wednesday
and by appointment (via email: jf.yao@gcsu.edu)
CLASSROOM: A&S 140 (4:00 PM – 4:50 PM, Thursday)
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: As part of the First-Year Experience, the
Trek First-Year Seminar is designed to assist students in adapting to college
life at Georgia College & State University, to become familiar with the
resources to assist them in achieving their goals, and to provide opportunities
to research majors and career fields. Concurrently, the course is structured in
a manner conducive to assisting students in the development of academic skills,
including such concepts as improving studying and learning strategies, setting
and achieving academic goals, time management, and self-management. The
credit hours earned in this course may not be used in the total hours required
for graduation.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
As a result of this course, you will…
REQUIRED FIRST-YEAR STUDENT
MODULES
GCSU requires first-year students to complete
five modules:
1.
AlcoholEDU Parts I & II,
2.
Sexual Assault
Prevention for Undergraduates,
3.
Hazing Prevention,
4.
Kognito,
5.
Get Inclusive.
You likely completed most of these
prior to move in. There will be a part II of AlcoholEDU
& Sexual Assault Prevention due during the Fall semester, watch your email
for details. Contact GCSU Health Educator Rachel.pope@gcsu.edu with
questions about these modules. If you do not satisfy both
parts you will receive a grade of “I” (incomplete) for the course.
ALCOHOLEDU AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
PREVENTION FOR UNDERGRADUATES
AlcoholEDU empowers students to make
well-informed decisions and provides some simple strategies to help keep you
and your friends safe. Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates promotes
student health and safety through a program that educates students about the
elements of healthy relationships, the importance of sexual consent, and the
role of bystanders in creating safe, healthy communities. Georgia College
requires that each student in First-Year Seminars complete these courses. <
https://www.gcsu.edu/studentlife/alcoholedu>
You
will receive an email with a unique link for each person. The email address it comes from is automated-message@everfi-foundry,net
FALL 2024
FRESHMAN IMPORTANT DATES
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·
Part 1 of: AlcoholEdu,
Sexual Assault Prevention, Hazing Prevention- Due August 16, 2024 ·
The Deadline for completing Part 2 (of AEU
and SAPU) will be October 11th, 2024 |
GRADING POLICY:
Percentage
Attendance
40%
Homework
60%
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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:
1. 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.
2. 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 in the Undergraduate Catalog.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Date TOPICS
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08/22/2024 Welcome, Course
Review, Community Building, and pre-course
survey
08/29/2024 First Advising Visit: Academic Advising &
Academic Planning, Four-year Plan for CS and
DS, and DegreeWorks
09/05/2024
Introduction
to Computer Science and Data Science, Computer
Science and Data Science Curriculum, Time Management
09/12/2024
Career Center
Visit: Career Awareness & Exploration
09/19/2024 Transformative Experiences in Your Major
To schedule your academic advising appointments
Understanding GC Journeys--Facilitated by First Year Guide
09/25/2024 Attend GCSU Academic Expo
(drop in from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Magnolia Ballroom), in
lieu of the class on 9/26/2024
09/2024-11/2024 Academic Success Workshops (Offered in evenings
throughout September & November)
10/3/2024 Second Advising Visit: Understanding
Registration
10/10/2024
Understanding your opportunities: connecting with alumni
10/17/2024 Success in your major: what
are the critical skills, Student
Organizations, and Internship Info
10/24/2024 Sharing your plan - What steps will you take at GCSU
to reach your goals
10/31/2024 Course Wrap
Up, Post-course
survey --Facilitated by the First-Year Guide
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https://www.gcsu.edu/required-syllabus-statements-registrar
NOTE:
08/23/2024 @ 5 PM, Drop/Add Deadline without any record
10/14-15/2024 Fall Break
10/17/2024 The last day to drop a course or withdraw from all courses
with a W grade (unless previously assigned an F by the instructor or if the
maximum number of dropped courses has been exceeded)
11/27-29/2024 Thanksgiving Holidays (No classes, campus closed)
12/09/2024 The last day of classes