Welcome To
Comp 118: Intro Programming
https://cs.kenyon.edu/index.php/comp-118-0x-introduction-to-programming-spring-2025/
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About Myself
3 version of my name: Nuh ~ نوح ~Noah
Courses taught at Kenyon
Calculus I, II, III
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Foundations
Abstract Algebra I, II
Real Analysis I, II
Complex Analysis
Combinatorics
Coding Theory and Cryptography
History of Mathematics in the Islamic World
Scmp Seminar
Senior Seminar in Mathematics
Primary Research Area
Also interested in:
Theoretical Computer Science, Pedagogy and Math Education, History & Philosophy of Science, Religion & Science
MS in Computer Science.
Using Computer Searches in my research
BS and MA in Math Education
PhD Thesis:
New QC and QT Codes and an Optimal Family of Polynomial Codes
Undergraduate Research
Tsvetan Asamov’08 AMS Special Session on Algebraic Coding Theory
Cincinnati, OH Sep 2006
Derek Foret ‘17 MathFest
Washington DC, August 2015
Jonathan Lambrinos ’20 YMC
Columbus OH, August 2017
Oliver VandenBerg ’20
OWU, July 2018
Fatma Mahmoud’25
JMM, Boston 2023
Fatma Mahmoud, Vishad Onta, Lucas Lu KSSS 2022
Long Tran, Trang Nguyen, Moe Belghith, Godwin Idowu, KSSS 2024
Non-Academic Interest and Hobbies
My Favorite Weather Event
My Favorite Sport
Meet My Son: Ismail Bera
My Story and Background
First Gen in a big way
Course Website, Requirements, Expectations
Study regularly. Consistency key to success
POGIL
Form study groups. Healthy Collaboration
https://www.kenyon.edu/files/resources/guidelinesforcollaborationonhomework.pdf
Generative AI strictly prohibited
Attendance, Participation, Presentation, Citizenship
Good attendance is necessary. Is it sufficient?
Please do NOT walk out of the room during class time
Group Introductions
Introduce yourself
Name, pronouns, home town, major(s)/minor(s), hobbies and interests
Your interest in the course
Motivation, expectations, hope
What would make this class valuable for you?
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
Wisdom of the Day
The one who does the work, does the learning
Regular work and genuine engagement…
Mode of inst may change but fund principles don’t.
Deep engagement, consistency, regular work, attitude, work ethics
Groupwork Norms
•Be present, and fully engaged
•Everyone has something to learn
•Everyone has expertise to offer
•Help others do things for themselves
•We are a community of learners
•We need each and every person in this group
•No one is done until everyone is done
Productive Citizenship and Team Player
BE PRESENT
BE OPEN
BE CURIOUS
BE RESPECTFUL
BE PREPARED
BE YOURSELF
BE AUTHENTIC
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE POLITE
BE EMPATHETIC
BE CREATIVE
BE PLAYFUL
BE POWERFUL
BE FRIENDLY
BE RISK TAKING
BE ADVENTUROUS
BE GROUNDED
BE INVOLVED
BE PROACTIVE
BE SAFE
DO GOOD
Group Activity: Write down specific behavior and attitude to make group activities and interactions in class as useful as possible. Share your thoughts on this document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kaooyF2U1JpqbACbTlxTVbfxhhgjkanAAMeAzPl4fpY/edit?usp=sharing
Best way to Learn and Have Fun
•Be fully engaged!
•Take ownership of your leaning
•Study regularly
•Seek help in a timely manner.
•Form study group
•Come see me often
•Don’t play the catch up game!
Bigger Goals of Education
Qualities of mind that are far more important than grade.
Work ethics, honesty, responsibility, consistency, critical thinking, good attitude
Your worth as a person is not tied to your grade/performance.
Let’s create a community of learners who care about each other
Chat with me early and often.
About course material … or other things …
Book Recommendations on Learning & Study Habits
Learning to learn is the key skill for tomorrow. This book builds the foundation every student needs, from freshman orientation to graduate school.
The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking presents practical, lively, and inspiring ways for you to become more successful through better thinking. The idea is simple: You can learn how to think far better by adopting specific strategies. Brilliant people aren't a special breed--they just use their minds differently. By using the straightforward and thought-provoking techniques in The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking, you will regularly find imaginative solutions to difficult challenges …
Quiz
What is the most important factor for deep learning?
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First (in-class) Quiz on Thursday
Read Chapter 1 of the Textbook
Do all of the exercises
Quiz at the beginning of the class (opens 10 min before)
Bring a laptop to the class everyday.
Questions from today + from Chp1
Be sure to do reading before class.
If you do the reading and exercises, you will be fine for the quiz