CS 408: Living in a Networked World (Fall 2016)

Course Goals: CS408 (Living in a Networked World) is an introductory course that explores the implications of living in a networked world. The course surveys the fundamental technologies and practices that make up the Internet and then asks the students to examine the ramifications of using the technologies. Users of the technologies should understand the technology in order to make educated decisions about how to use it safely and effectively. Students have the opportunity to self-publish by using various current technologies including blogs, discussion boards, email and by creating web pages using Drupal.

Class Times: Except on days when we have exams or a quiz, feel free to attend one of my other sections of CS408 if you can not make it to your assigned section. On exam or quiz days, you must attend your assigned section.

• Section 01: TR 11:10 am - 12:30 pm in Parsons NB22.
• Section 02: TR 12:40 am - 2:00 pm in Parsons NB22.
• Section 03: TR 3:40 pm - 5:00 pm in Parsons NB22.

Students with Disabilities: The University is committed to providing students with documented disabilities equal access to all university programs and facilities. If you think you have a disability requiring accommodations, you must register with Disability Services for Students (DSS) (http://www.unh.edu/disabilityservices/clockwork). If you have received an accommodation letter for this class, please contact me immediately so we can discuss the necessary arrangements. Contact DSS at (603) 862-2607 or send an email to disability.office@unh.edu.

Students Experiencing Emotional or Mental Health Distress: Your academic success in this course is very important to me. If, during the semester, you find emotional or mental health issues are affecting that success, please contact the University’s Counseling Center (http://www.unhcc.unh.edu). They are located on the 3rd floor of Smith Hall and can be contacted at (603) 862-2090/TTY: 7-1-1. They provide counseling appointments and other mental health services.

Classroom Behavior Expectations: To ensure a climate of learning for all, disruptive or inappropriate behavior (repeated outbursts, disrespect for the ideas of others, etc) may result in exclusion (removal) from this class. As a reminder, cell phone/pda, etc. use, including text messaging, is not permitted in this class by Faculty Senate rule unless by instructor permission. (2009, Behavioral Intervention Team)

Text Book: (required, but both available free digitally)

Living in a Networked World
Compiled/Edited by: Sofia Lemons
Available in HTML format. Other formats forthcoming.

Drupal 7: The Essentials, First Edition
By: Johan Falk
Published by: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011
ISBN: 978-1463659714
Available at the UNH bookstore, Durham Book Exchange, Amazon, and online free via the Drupal Community Documentation.

Instructor: Sofia Lemons (sofia.lemons@cs.unh.edu)

• Office: Kingsbury W235
• Office Phone: 862-2617
  
  Note: The best way to leave a message is e-mail; you can use the office phone to determine if I am in my office.
• Computer Science Office: Kingsbury N229
• Computer Science Office Phone: 862-3778
• Office Hours:
  • Tues/Thurs 9:00-10:00AM
  • Wednesday by appointment

Discussion:

Make sure to review the course Discussion Page to learn the discussion guidelines and find information about our online Q&A site.

Course Schedule (subject to change):