Comp25: Email Your Professor &  TA: Computing Discussion

Learning Objectives

1. To inform your professor of your preferred email address
2. To confirm that you have read and understood the course syllabus and homework statement.
3. To provide your professor with your current experience using computers and your course expectations

Steps to Take

Compose email from your preferred email account and address it to your professor and TA.  If you do not know these email addresses, please refer to your syllabus.

Make the subject of your email read "Comp 25 Fall 2009"

In the body of your email, please write each of the following:

1. A sentence that clearly states you "have read and understood the Comp25 course syllabus".  Below that, copy and paste the italicized "Homework-Lab Statement" from the syllabus into the body of the email and acknowledge that you have read and understood the due dates and responsibilities for completing homework and lab assignments on time.
2. A paragraph that describes your experience with computers:
   1. What programs do you use?  Do you play games, write papers, surf the net?  For how long?
   2. Do you use a Mac or a PC?
   3. What special skills might you already have? Have you done any programming or specialized computing?
   4. Do you have any fears or apprehensions about computers or technology?
   5. How would you rate your computer skills?  Beginner, Beginning-Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced?
3. Write a three-paragraph essay that describes your learning objectives and course expectations:
   Include:
   1. A sentence that explains why you are taking this class.  For General Ed?  As a pre-requisite?  Which major?
   2. Do you have preconceived notions about the course? What have you heard from others about Comp 25?
   3. How do you learn best?  Are you an auditory, visual or tactile learner?
   4. What do you expect to gain from Comp 25?
   5. How will this course supplement or enhance your present technology skills?
   6. What grade do you expect from this course?
   7. What's the best way to earn an A in Comp 25?

Sign your email with your full name, and send it off.  That's it!

Useful Links

• Professor Contact Information

Grading Guidelines

This assignment will be graded using the following guidelines: