CSE 1105

Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering
(Sections 001 & 002, Spring 2008)

Instructor's Notes/Messages:

1. WELCOME to CSE 1105 Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering!  The purpose of this class, as indicated by its title, is to introduce new undergraduate students in the engineering field to some of the elements of the engineering learning experience at UTA.  The course will be organized around a series of guest lectures from UTA faculty and staff personnel who are experts in a field of interest in your engineering studies. Additionally, through a series of mandatory hands-on laboratory assignments, we will learn the use of some of the tools available to you, while fulfilling the state's Computer Use Proficiency requirements.

2. This Web site will serve as your authoritative reference for course materials throughout the semester. To the extent possible, we will NOT rely on printed materials and email.

3. In general, the lecture and laboratory schedule for the two sections of this course will be synchronized.  However, due to speaker availability, holidays, etc., this may not always be the case.  Please consult the online syllabus and this page for information on changes that may occur throughout the semester.

4. Each student must read and understand the information contained in the CSE 1105 Week 1 Info presentation (below) and the class syllabus. 

Classroom Presentation Slides:

The following PowerPoint presentations will be available for you to download when the link is active.  This will generally be the day after the presentation is given in  class.

• CSE 1105 Week 1 Info

• MatLab

• SOAR

• CSE Department

• UTA Library Resources

• Teamwork (Surviving CSE)

• Advising (Degree Requirements)

• The Infinity Project - Part 1

  The Infinity Project - Part 2

  CSE Master's Programs

• Senior Design

• CSE Services

• UTA Information Security

Lab Assignments/Instructions/Information:

• LAB 1:   UNIX - Getting Started with Accounts and Tools.

• LAB 2:  Using Word and Excel.

  • Testdoc1 - Word document

  • SCHED - Excel spreadsheet

• MatLab:  Getting Started and Practice (not graded)

  • Practice 1

  • Practice 2

  • Practice 3

• MatLab:  Graded Lab Assignments

  • MatLab 1 - Introduction, Simple Arithmetic

  • MatLab 2 - Introduction to Matrices

  • MatLab 3 - Matrix Operations

• Oral Presentations Lab -  Three part lab exercise involving teamwork, research, and presentation skills.  Completion of this lab also accomplishes the CUP requirements for Library, Internet and Email.

• Infinity Lab - You will be given instructions for the Infinity lab by your lab instructor in the lab during your scheduled lab session. It is recommended that you review the Infinity slides (linked at left) before your lab session.

• UTA and the College of Engineering enforce a rigid standard regarding academic dishonesty.  For information on the policies and procedures in this regard, see StudentJudicialAffairs.
• As a student in the College of Engineering, you are bound by the CoE ethics standard.  During the first week of class, you will be asked to read, sign and return a copy of the CoE Ethics Statement, posted here for your reference.