Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:01:18 GMT Server: NCSA/1.5 Content-type: text/html Last-modified: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 03:16:49 GMT Content-length: 5893 CS132 Using Computers - Lectures 3 & 4

CS132 - Using Computers

Instructor Info:

Instructor:  Sally Peterson
Office:  5381 Computer Science
Phone:  263-7763
E-Mail: sally@cs.wisc.edu or slpeters@facstaff.wisc.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 10:45-11:45, Thursday 11:00-12:00 or by appointment

Vital Class Info:

Time: TR 8:00 to 9:15 (Lecture 3)
TR 9:30 to 10:45 (Lecture 4)
Place: All lectures held in 1800 Engineering Hall
Lecture Text: Information Technology and Society by Laudon, Traver & Laudon
Lab Text: Point, Click & Drag: Using the Macintosh by Peterson

Course Introduction:

This class is designed to take you from zero knowledge of computers to being a crack shot user (and using these skills to get yourself through college and into the job arena!). Our lab sections are taught using Macintosh computers, but sections using PCs are available (see CS132 Using Computers - Lectures 1 &2).

The course has two components:

Part 1 - Lecture:

In the lecture we will discuss computers in "generic" terms, i.e. general computer science topics. We will discuss how computers work, including the following topics (not necessarily in this order):

Part 2 - Lab:

In the laboratory (discussion) sections you will have hands-on experience on Macintosh IIci computers with the following programs:

An integral part of lab is learning the Macintosh operating system (System 7.5.3) as well.

In addition, there are some special tools (CD-ROM and scanners) available. There are 10 TAs that teach the lab sections. Both the TAs and I have the goal of providing you with high quality instruction and a rich educational experience.

TAs:

Name

Section

Time

Days

Jon Bodner 358 6:10 MW
Nick Leavy 338
340
3:30
11:00
MW
TR
Shannon Lloyd 354
356
5:20
6:40
TR
TR
Jeff Reminga 331
357
7:45
4:50
MWF
MW
Ira Sharenow 351
352
1:00
2:30
TR
TR
Brian Swander 335
336
12:05
1:20
MWF
MWF
Brad Thayer 333
334
9:55
11:00
MWF
MWF
Joe Varghese 339
355
9:30
8:00
TR
TR
Geoff Weinberg 337
353
2:25
4:00
MWF
TR
Maria Yuin 332
359
8:50
7:30
MWF
MW

Recommended Background:

No background is necessary for this course.

Assignments, Quizzes and Exams:

Your grade will be based on two exams from lecture, and on regular assignments and quizzes in lab.

Syllabus:

To glance at the syllabus (which contains all nitty-gritty class details), click here.

Assignments:

Assignment 3: SuperPaint

Assignment 4: Excel


Last modified: October 13, 1996 by Jon Bodner