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== Wednesday (9/15/10) ==
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== [[IBCS1 - Archives]] ==
* Complete the [[Introduction to Unix/Linux]]
 
* When you are done, demo to Mr. Bui
 
* Introduction to GvRng (GvR)
 
** Applications -> Programming -> GvRng
 
* [http://gvr.sourceforge.net/lessons/rfrank/ GvR Lessons]
 
* Work through Step 1 of GvR as a class
 
** Proper [[GvR File Naming Rules]]
 
 
 
== Monday (9/13/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* Using the power of the internets, what was the first commercial graphical user interface (GUI) developed for the personal computer?
 
* In what year was the first GUI introduced?
 
* In what year was the Unix operating system developed?
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* What does ''programming'' mean?
 
** Hint: Think in terms of "programming a robot"
 
* [[Introduction to Unix/Linux]]
 
 
 
== Thursday (9/9/10)==
 
* Finish going over syllabus
 
 
 
* What is computer science?
 
# Pair up
 
# Take out a sheet of paper
 
# Put both of your names on the top right of the page
 
# Complete the following:
 
## List 3 people/things/systems that use computers (e.g. air traffic control)
 
## For each of the above people/things/systems, write down the information that they use (e.g. flight information)
 
## List 3 things you have done in any science class
 
## Define the term: "to compute" or "computation"
 
 
 
* How do we solve problems?
 
# Pair up again (with a different partner)
 
# Take out a new sheet of paper and write your names on it
 
# Problem: Mr. Bui is hungry. How would you solve that problem? Write out the steps.
 
# Pause until Mr. Bui says to continue
 
# One solution: Make him a PB&J sandwich. Write out the steps involved in making a PB&J sandwich.
 
# How many steps are necessary in making a PB&J sandwich?
 
# Turn in your steps
 
 
 
* Share sandwich stories
 
 
 
== Tuesday (9/7/10) ==
 
* Introductions
 
* [[IB Computer Science I Syllabus]]
 
* Name cards
 
* Misc logistics
 
** 20/10 no pass policy
 
** Location of bathrooms
 
** Sign in/out sheets
 
* Lab setup/config
 
** Login username is your first initial and lastname (e.g. pbui)
 
** Your password is your student ID number
 
** Go to System -> Preferences -> About Me -> Change Password
 
** Acceptable-use policies apply in this lab!
 
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zvMHJNJBBkFPA Student Surveys]
 
** Fill out and submit
 

Latest revision as of 08:28, 13 September 2023