Class 01
 
  Class Overview
  • Introduction to ASU 101, CS/CSE version
  • Mentoring and retention
  • Choosing CS as a major
  • Transitioning from High School to University

Assignment:

  1. Review (that is view, read and try to understand) the following three slide sets (powerpoint files):
    - Introduction to ASU 101
    - The "New American University"
    - The Fulton School of Engineering
  2. Take the Briggs Myers Personality test. Please note that personality tests are not necessarily accurate but are often interesting, entertaining and somewhat introspective. The test is at [PDF file]
  3. Interpret the results of your test using this guide [PDF file]
  4. Write a 1 page report on yourself. In this report, include all or some of the following topics:
     - Your preferred learning style.
    - Life motto or quote you find inspiring.
    - Mission in life and strategies to achieve.
    - Passions or areas of interest
    - The result of your Briggs Myers test (and whether you agree or not)

The report is to be submitted as hard copy (printed) in the next class [Mon Sept 8]