Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Slide 14Slide 15Slide 16Slide 17Slide 18CMSC 104, Version 1/02IntroductionCMSC 104Problem Solving and Computer ProgrammingSpring 2005Section 201Ms. Patti OrdóñezCMSC 104, Version 1/02Who is in here?•Who are you?•Who am I?CMSC 104, Version 1/02Am I in the Right Class?•CMSC 104oAssumes NO programming experienceoDoes NOT count towards your CS majoroPrepares you for CMSC 201•CMSC 201oAssumes some programming experienceoFirst CMSC course for CS majorsoAlso required for IFSM majorsoMUCH more challengingCMSC 104, Version 1/02What Will We Cover?1. General computer hardware and software concepts2. Basic computer use3. Problem solving4. Basic computer programming in the C programming languageCMSC 104, Version 1/021. General Hardware and Software Concepts• Introduction to computer architecture• Data representation and memory usage• Introduction to operating systems• LinuxCMSC 104, Version 1/022. Basic Computer Use• Basic use of• an operating system (Linux)• e-mail (pine)• a text editor (emacs)• the Internet (Internet Explorer)CMSC 104, Version 1/023. Problem Solving• Problem solving and algorithm development • general vs. specific solution to a problem • use of top-down design• use of pseudocodeCMSC 104, Version 1/024. Basic Computer Programming in the C Programming Language• Compiling, linking, and executing a computer program• Testing and debugging a computer program• C programming language basicsCMSC 104, Version 1/02Course Information• On the Web:www.csee.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/104• Follow links to Section 0201• Refer to the site throughout the semester (e.g., Annoucements on main page)CMSC 104, Version 1/02 10Getting a GL Account at UMBC•You MUST have a GL account (same username and password as myUMBC account)•Go to room ENG 020 (in the basement) and ask at the desk, OR•Using the Internet, go to:accounts.umbc.edu (NO www.)•Your account can be used in approximately ½ hourCMSC 104, Version 1/02 11Changing Your Linux Password•Log in by entering your id and password given on the sheet.•At the Linux prompt, type:passwdand press the Enter key.•You will be prompted for your new password. Type it in and press the Enter key.•You will be asked to type the new password again.CMSC 104, Version 1/02 12Changing Your Linux Password (con’t)•You will be given a message that the password has been changed,•OR you will be given a message that your new password has been rejected.•Passwords should be at least 5 characters long and should be something you will remember, but not something someone else can figure out.•Your password will be rejected if it is a commonly used word or name.•DO NOT GIVE YOUR PASSWORD TO ANYONE!CMSC 104, Version 1/02 13Computer Science at UMBC•CSEE Administrative OfficesoITE 325•CSEE Student Services Office (Advising)oITE 203 - 206•CSHC (Computer Science Help Center)oITE 201E•Linux Users Group (LUG)ohttp://lug.umbc.eduCMSC 104, Version 1/02 14OIT Labs•The Office of Information Technology is responsible for all lab computers.•On Web at: www.umbc.edu/oit•Labs with PCs:oECS 021, ECS104, ECS122, ECS122A, ECS333•Labs may be on reserve, so plan ahead!•Print Dispatch -- ECS 019 (10? cents/page)•Hours of Operations–OIT will post outside of labsCMSC 104, Version 1/02 15Consultants vs. Tutors• OIT labs are staffed by consultants• using software (pine, Netscape, etc.)• some text editors (emacs)• operating system commands (Linux)• cleaning floppy disks (viruses)• communicating with UMBC computers (TeraTerm)CMSC 104, Version 1/02 16Consultants vs. Tutors (con’t)• CSHC is staffed by student tutors• Help with homework and projects• emacs and Linux questions• ITE 201E – Hours TBACMSC 104, Version 1/02 17Hardware and Software Needs•Do I need my own computer?oNo, but it is more convenient for you.•If I have my own computer, can I use it?oSure, but you will use it mostly to log in to your GL account or for word processing.•Do I need a C Compiler?oNo, and you probably shouldn’t buy one. All programming should be done in your GL account.CMSC 104, Version 1/02 18Using Your Own Computer: SSH•TeraTerm is a software communications program•Must have an Internet Service Provider (ISP)•Two sources for TeraTerm software:oOIT CDoWeb: http://www.umbc.edu/oit/ Click on the link for software downloads•Consult OIT for
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