is112 computer organization and programming
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IS112 Computer Organization and Programming. Professor Catherine Dwyer Fall 2003. Agenda. Introductions Syllabus Class Schedule Blackboard web site Technical knowledge and the IS professional Assignment for next class. Catherine Dwyer Lecturer IS Dept. Full time since Fall 2000 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IS112 - Computer Organization
Agenda Introductions Syllabus Class Schedule Blackboard web site Technical knowledge and the IS
professional Assignment for next class
IS112 - Computer Organization
Catherine DwyerLecturer IS Dept. Full time since Fall 2000 Other classes taught: CS121, CS122, CIS101,
IS112 (now), IS223, IS323, IS396E (Java), IS660Z(Programming Games Using VB)
Lead developer for Web Assisted CIS101 (2002)
Revision Chair for IS Undergraduate curriculum (2003)
Co-author with Dr. Jeanine Meyer of Programming Games With Visual Basic, Course Technology, 2001
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My IS Background MS in CS (Pace), enrolled in IS PhD program
at NJIT Two daughters, 12th and 6th grade Prior Experience: Programmer/Analyst at
NYC investment bank, Technology Coordinator at Graphics Design Firm
Husband journalist with The New York Times Hobbies: reading, bike riding, swimming,
cooking You?
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Syllabus and schedule Overview of course requirements
and assignments CS/IS Student Statement of
Responsibilities
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Assignments and Grading Regular homework (based on
readings and class discussion) Team presentation (simple
machine) Research paper and presentation Midterm and final
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Blackboard 6.0 Link is at
http://blackboard.pace.edu Your login is beginning of Pace e-
mail address (drop the @pace.edu) Password is social security number
with no dashes and no spaces Find your email ID at http://
studentit.pace.edu
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What if it doesn’t work? Access class documents at
http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer Send e-mail to [email protected]
describing in detail your sign-on problem
CC: to me at [email protected]
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IS112 & Blackboard Reading schedule & list of assignments Submit homework Discussion forums Online reading assignments If Blackboard is unavailable documents
can be obtained at http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer
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Your Pace Student e-mail All e-mail from me will go to your Pace
student e-mail account To access your student e-mail go to
http://stmail.pace.edu/ Use mail forwarding if you use another
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sent to your professors Go to http://studentit.pace.edu/ for help
with e-mail
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Role of IS Professional Research, recommend, develop,
install, configure, and maintain information technology (IT) based solutions to business and organizational needs
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Conclusions IT essential to success of modern
organizations Can make or break a company
Poor choices lead to bankruptcy Wise choices enhance competitive
edge
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IS Professional Role Good advice is crucial This requires
Complete understanding of fundamental business goals of your company
Current and complete knowledge of potential technical solutions
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Walmart vs. Webvan Do online readings (Blackboard,
Assignments week 01) Analyze why one IT solution was a
spectacular success, while the other was a colossal failure
Prepare to discuss your opinion next class
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BS and BBA IS Curriculum How does IS 112 fit into IS
curriculum? What should you get out of taking
IS 112?
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IS 112 Course Goals Students will develop technical
research, analysis, and communication skills Research – where/how to find
information? Analysis – is information unbiased and
accurate? Communication – organize and
synthesize your findings and present to a non-technical audience
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IS Accreditation National IS organization has created
criteria and standards for an IS degree
Document available at http://www.is2002.org
Accredited programs provide higher quality and consistency
Pace was first program in US to obtain accreditation
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IS’2002.4 Description (IS112) Covers hardware/software technology
background in order to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture within a business environment
IS professional: understand business requirements, research technology options, describe and recommend solutions
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IS 2002.4 Topics Hardware: CPU architecture, memory,
registers, addressing modes, busses, instruction sets, multi processors versus single processors; peripheral devices: hard disks, CDs, video display monitors, device controllers, input/output; operating systems functions and types; operating system modules: processes, process management, memory and file system management; examples of hardware architectures; examples of operating systems; installation and configuration of multiuser operating systems.
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Homework Week 01 online readings Post to “Welcome” forum in
Discussion Board