cit110 – introduction to information technology dr. catherine dwyer fall 2011
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CIT110 – Introduction to Information Technology
Dr. Catherine DwyerFall 2011
Agenda Class introductions What is CIT110? Overview of Syllabus and Class Schedule Writing Enhanced Component Software Downloads and Online Tutorials Preview of next week’s classes
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Catherine DwyerAssociate Professor Seidenberg School, Department of Information Technology
Full time since Fall 2000 Other classes taught: CS121, CS122, IS112, IS223,
IS241, IS323, IS396E (Java), IS660Z(Programming Games Using VB)
Lead developer for Web Assisted CIS101 Revision Chair for IS Undergraduate curriculum Co-author with Dr. Jeanine Meyer of Programming
Games With Visual Basic, Course Technology, 2001
I have taught C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, and JavaScript
Written a textbook for Visual Basic and for JavaScript
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My Computing Background MS in CS (Pace), PhD in IS from NJIT, dissertation
on privacy management in social networking sites Two daughters, recent college grad (2008) and
college sophomore Prior Experience: Programmer/Analyst at NYC
investment bank, Technology Coordinator at Graphics Design Firm
Husband journalist with The New York Times Research interests: social networking and social
media, online privacy management, and sustainability
Links to my research on my web site: http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer
You?
Required Text LaBerta, Catherine, Computers Are Your
Future(11th or 12th edition)
What is CIT110? Intro course for new Seidenberg major, BS in
Information Technology Objectives for students: increase IT fluency Gain experience in technical writing Gain experience doing independent research
on emerging technologies Develop strategies using online tutorials,
videos, etc. to master new IT skills “Learn how to learn” – develop confidence in
your ability to independently master new IT skills
Overview of the BS in IT Five foundation classes
Hardware and software systems, Networking, Database administration, Security, and Web and digital media.
IT Specialization (Career Focus) Take one or more specialized areas such as Information
management, Networking, Security, Web and digital media, or Problem-solving and systems
Interdisciplinary specialization Choose interdisciplinary focus for the use of technology in
their intended careers. Choices include criminal justice or management science. Students can also draw on their interest in the arts, sciences, writing, or education to create their own interdisciplinary sequence.
Capstone Project (course) or Supervised Internship
Top jobs for college grads
Two ways to access course materials Prof. Dwyer’s Web Site Blackboard site - http://blackboard.pace.edu
Announcements Faculty contact information Syllabus and Class Schedule Assignments Course Resources Communication External Links
Writing Enhanced Component Includes writing assignments, projects, and
exams related to the course topic, Information Technology.
Writing assignments will be graded on formal writing elements, such as clear focus, good organization, development, and editing are considered in grading, as well as content.
Writing Components: Homework: Information technology writing
exercises (20% of grade) Research paper (20 % of grade) Final class reflection assignment (10 % of grade)
Student Membership on ACM
Computing timeline Computing advances 2000 – 2010 Computing over the next ten years? How will technology be used in your career
field in 2020? What do you need to know about technology to keep competitive in the job market?
Next Tuesday Be sure to have the book by next Tuesday Starting writing assignments and exercises