Fall 2005
IST 110 - INFORMATION, PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY (3)
Course Description: The use, analysis and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises.
IST 110 was split into three facets. In each of these sections, we studied one of the following topics and its relation to the modern technological age: Information, People, and Technology. For three five-week periods, we concentrated our studies on a particular focus; and in the final two weeks of the course, we studied the relationship between these facets. IST 110 was taught both independently and in small groups. Generally, we would independently evaluate a technology before class, then work with a group to evaluate that same technology in class.
IST 110 taught me the basics of Information Technology and about technology's role in sharing information between individuals. It was a great introduction to Information Technology because I studied several markets of IT and expanded my own skill set.
Information Facet Samples
Abstract Analysis of "Enviable" (Please enable macros): ISTarticle4.xls
Analysis of T.S. Elliot's Choruses from the Rock: ISTarticle2.doc
People Facet Samples
Socio-Technical Analysis of Registration System: ISTpeople3.doc
Functional Analysis of Registration System: ISTpeople6Sawyer.doc
Technology Facet Samples
Video on Computer Mice: TheMouse.wmv [I edited and directed this]
Written Portion of Video Project: Written.doc
Grade: A.
CSE 103 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES (4)
Course Description: Design and implementation of algorithms. Structured programming. Problem solving techniques. Introduction to a high-level, block-structured language, including arrays, procedures, parameters, and recursion.
CSE 103, an introductory C++ course, was the first course in my pursuit of a Computer Science, B.S. The course was comprised of lectures, eleven labs (simple programs demonstrating a concept that had been taught in class), homework assignments (complex programs using cumulative lessons), and three exams. I wrote many programs while exploring concepts such as I/O Stream, control structures, user-defined functions, arrays, data abstraction, inheritance, overloading, and recursion.
CSE 103 taught me programming technique/theory, and it helped me to fine tune my programming skills. Through CSE 103, I learned that I was better than most entry-level Computer Science majors at Penn State.
Programming Samples
Class Definitions Lab - "Roman Numeral Converter ":
Roman.cpp & Roman.exe
Nested Loop Homework - "Math Tutor": Math.cpp & Math.exe
Recursion Lab - "Exponents": Recursion.cpp & Recursion.exe
Header File Homework - "Ascii Art": Art.cpp & Main.cpp & Art.h & Art.exe
[Note: To run .exe files, you must have a copy of Microsoft Visual Studio C++ downloaded. You can download a free copy at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualC/default.aspx.]
Grade: A.
CAS 100B - EFFECTIVE GROUP SPEECH (3)
Course Description: Principles of communication, implemented through group problem solving, with some attention to formal speaking and message evaluation.
Grade: A.
[Please see projects section for samples]
Math 140 - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I (4)
Course Description: Functions, limits; analytic geometry; derivatives, differentials, applications; integrals, applications.
Grade: A.
PSU 017 - FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (1)
Course Description: Facilitate student's adjustment to the high expectations, demanding workload, increased academic liberties, and other aspects of the transition to college life.
Essay Samples
History of IST Essay: PSU017HistoryOfIST.doc
Grade: A.
KINES 089 - ORION (2)
Course Description: Incoming student wilderness experience. Backpacking and one additional adventure: rock climbing, high ropes course/canoeing. One-day of community service.
Essay Samples
ORION Essay: OEssay.doc
ORION Goals: OGoals.doc
Grade: A.
[Please see activities section for details]
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