E 115 - Introduction to Computing Environments

Catalog Description:

Introduction to the NC State computing system, and to student-owned computing resources. Includes topics such as maintaining your own computer, learning about campus-based computing resources and applications (how to access and use them), ethics and professionalism in the use of computing resources, introduction to web development and other campus resources.

Contact Hours:

• Lecture: 1 hours

Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Restrictions: None
Coordinator: Dr. Shuyin Jiao
Textbook: E 115 Course Textbook

Course Outcomes:

1. Have knowledge of all resources afforded to you by the University;
2. Know the difference between commonly used Operating Systems;
3. Understand and use basic and more advanced UNIX commands;
4. Have a basic understanding of how to use spreadsheet software;
5. Be able to create basic webpages using HTML code;
6. Be able to style your webpages using CSS Stylesheets;
7. Understand the different types of network relationships;
8. Know what each type of computer port is and what it is used for.

Topics:

• Campus Resources
• Operating Systems
• File Systems
• Basic UNIX Commands
• Advanced Unix Commands
• Spreadsheets
• Website Design and Styling (Basic Web Pages)
• Networking Basics
• Hardware Basics

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