Welcome to the First-Year Experience! This is CSE1322 We’re glad

Welcome to the First-Year Experience! This is CSE1322 We’re glad you’re here!

First Things First http://ccse.kennesaw.edu/fye The FYE site includes: Up to date schedules for Lecture and Lab These powerpoint presentations All Labs and Assignments and how to submit them. The free books for the class Practice exams Information about the IDE you’ll use and how to set it up Instructor Office Hours Course policies Lots more.

Why are you here? You likely need the class for your major. Most CCSE majors require a 'B' in this class to move on Or you might be a “Computing-Interest” major: A Cyber-Security major, or A Mathematics major, or A Chemistry/Biology major, or A Criminal Justice major, or An Arts major, or.

Soon you’ll be in a job interview When you get to a technical job interview You are going to discover most of the questions they ask are from CSE1321 and CSE1322 (as well as CS 3305). Why? Because these are the fundamentals of programming. If you understand these, you can learn everything else. Thus knowing this material will actually help you in life.

Two Parts to the Course Title Part I: Programming This happens in lab You should be signed up for a lab That lab is in a particular language – so double check! Lab sections with a J in them are Java labs (e.g. J01, J02, WJ1) Lab sections with a # in them are C# labs (e.g. #01, #02, W#1) Historically, CS and IT take Java and others take C# All work (labs, assignments, and tests) in your lab must be in your specific language. If you are in the wrong section, you should change NOW!! Part II: Problem-Solving This happens in lecture Learn programming concepts Learn how to solve complex problems

Why do we require a ‘B’ to move on? In order to get here you needed a B in CSE1321. In order to move forward for most majors you need a B in CSE1322. Why? Statistics! If you make Bs and move on, you’re much more likely to graduate If you make Cs and move on, you’re likely to repeat courses and much less likely to graduate

How to succeed in CSE1322 Use the resources available to you: Free book, Slides, Topic Videos Lecture instructor: Has office hours (see FYE site), will answer emails, can sometimes take quick questions at start/end of lecture. Lab GTA/TA Has office hours (see FYE site), will answer emails, can sometimes take quick questions at start/end of lecture. CCSE Tutoring If you fall behind it’s very hard to catch up. Don’t leave labs, assignments, quizzes to the last minute, start early! Keep up Practice, Practice, Practice. What the instructor shows you in lecture/in videos will make good sense and seem easy. You only know you understand it when you can code the example yourself. Don’t be ashamed to ask questions You are not the only person who doesn’t understand.

Who to communicate with and how If you have a question about your lab, or assignments, you should ask your lab GTA. They are most familiar with the labs/assignments. Go to their office hours, send them an email, or ask in lab. Go to their office hours, send them an email, or ask in lecture. Do not use D2L’s email function. Use your instructor’s email from the syllabus. Put your section number in the subject (e.g. Question about test 1 (J01)) Be polite and professional. If you have questions about any topic taught in lecture, or about a quiz/test, ask your instructor When you email someone: Instructors/GTAs attempt to answer questions within 24hrs.

The Technology We Use D2L This is our “shell” and also where you take quizzes Respondus Lockdown Browser with Monitor – used to take tests/exams. The installer is available via D2L using the Respondus Setup Quiz. A webcam is REQUIRED for both lecture and lab tests/exams Gradescope For your Lab section You’ll automatically be added to a gradescope section soon You’ll turn in all Labs and Assignments in that gradescope section. For lecture You’ll take your quizzes and tests in D2L with lockdown browser.

The Technology We Use Integrated Development Environments Repl.it Web-based and doesn’t require installation Good for quick coding May be used for lab final, so you must be familiar with it C# Visual Studio Community Edition for Windows Java IntelliJ Community Edition CSE 1322L students must also install UML and JavaFX plugins

Rules and Policies of the course All class policies are on the Syllabus and FYE sites. Students are responsible for reading and understanding the policies and asking questions where appropriate. Here are some of the important policies.

Grades You will have 10 quizzes during the semester. Your best 9 will be averaged and combined will be worth 25% i.e. we drop your lowest quiz Test 1 will be worth 25% Test 2 will be worth 25% Test 3 (a.k.a. the final) will be worth 25% You will have 3 tests If you get a 0 on Test 1 or Test 2 for any reason other than cheating, Test 3 will replace the 0s. If you have a non-zero score for all 3 tests, and Test 3 is greater than Test 1 or Test 2; Test 3 will replace the lowest of Test 1 or 2 The replacement policy is to encourage you to understand the material at the end of the semester, and to fix any “oops” that happen along the way. Do not assume you’ll do great on the final and blow off Test 1 and Test 2.

Late Work / Makeup / Extra Credit No late work is accepted. Period. We drop the lowest quiz, so you can miss one if you have an emergency/sickness/oops moment. Your final exam replaces Test 1 and/or Test 2 if you have an emergency/sickness/oops moment during either/both of them. As such, no late or makeup Labs, Assignments, Quizzes, Tests will be offered. You can earn up to a 5% bonus on your final exam by attending tutoring sessions. No individual extra credit is offered.

Exam/Assignment Policies Exams are taken in D2L You must have a photo ID with you when you take the test If you are taking the test online you must: Make your full face visible to the camera (ie. brightly lit room, no sunglasses, hoodies etc.) Ensure you have a quiet place where will not be disturbed (ie. No cats/dog/parents/roommates can bother you). You cannot talk to or listen to anyone or anything while taking the exam (ie. no headphones, earbuds, cellphones, other chats/calls) Ensure you have adequate Wifi and Battery/Power to take the test. If you exit the test for any reason you get a 0. All work must be your own, or you will face a hearing with SCAI and possibly fail the class. You must code in Java or C# ONLY. No pseudocode is allowed on tests. If you believe an error was made in grading, you have 3 days to request a regrade in Gradescope

Academic Integrity / Cheating We strive to make the class fair for all students, as such, we take cheating seriously. All work you turn in, must be your own. Period. Anything else is considered cheating. Anyone who is suspected of cheating will be turned over to SCAI for a hearing. Every semester we end up failing numerous students for cheating. Don’t risk it. Typically this will result in the student failing the assignment and or the class. Ask yourself, what will you gain by cheating? Perhaps you pass this class, but you’ll fail later classes, and even if you don’t you won’t be able to pass a tech interview and get a job, so what’s the point?

Lab Sections Remember that J sections are Java, # sections are C#. You must code all labs/assignments/tests in the language of the section you registered for. Your lab section is independent from lecture: It’s possible to pass one without passing the other. A GTA will run your lab each week. They are responsible for all grading Your lab section grade is as follows: Labs - 10% *Lowest dropped Assignments - 40% *Lowest dropped Midterm exam - 20% *Can be replaced by final Final exam - 30%

Withdrawal Day In case of emergency, it is YOUR decision whether or not to withdraw We can only give you advice Withdrawing on/before Withdrawal Day ‘W’ No withdrawals after Withdrawal Day See the registrar’s site for drop date information: https://registrar.kennesaw.edu/academic-calendars

Advice Don’t just sit in lecture, practice! This isn’t high school, so take charge Practice some more. Take advantage of resources Follow assignment directions then TURN THEM IN If you don’t understand something: Don’t go to bed before reaching out for help Start assignments early READ the textbook Practice some more.

Finally We care: It’s not easy, but we want you to be successful! We want you to be employed Please (please!) reach out early if you’re having problems Again: http://ccse.kennesaw.edu/fye