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Animation, the Web, and Security: Three Views of Computing
Fall 2012
This is an introductory, non-majors course, though sometimes beginning CIS majors take this course.
Students learn how to create animated objects and worlds, tell stories, and even create games,
all using the popular Alice software. Second, students learn a few key ways of creating web pages.
This might lead into further webpage coursework, or even a career. Finally, computer and network security issues
are investigated. This includes problems such as identity theft, spyware, botnets, and phishing attacks,
as well as how to defend against them. It is not open to CIS majors without departmental approval.
Further Information
- Course Syllabus
- Tentative Schedule
- Alice Website
- CIS Lab Schedule
- Tentative list of types of projects and homework:
- Alice animation homework and labs -- individual
- Final Alice project to demo to the class -- your choice: individual or in a group of two
- Web page homework -- individual
- Security labs -- best in teams of two
- Security report (written report or class presentation, your choice) -- also your choice: individual or in a group of two
- For those interested in other software to do computer animation, look at these:
- Resources for web development:
- Resources on computer and network security:
- The final
lecture of CMU professor Randy Pausch.
- Campus Hero: Jamie Vick Moran
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hand washing, etc.
If you get the flu, please notify me by phone or e-mail and stay home for 24 hours after the fever has gone.
Check with me about what you miss. You will not be penalized for missing class in this situtation.
It is better to stay away from class and not spread the flu when you are ill.
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