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3 credits

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Name:

Andy Pickering MSc BA

Profile:

The first thing that struck me about computers way back in the ‘70s was that you could crank them up with a job, go off to the bar, and when you got back the job was complete. When I started out I had to communicate with my computer through punched cards, which must make me very old. Indeed I have seen a lot of changes in my 46 years. 

Before I finish my career I anticipate carrying out intelligent conversations with my computer “who” no doubt will be as amused with the concept of the punched card as the current intake of students. 

Your instructor holds an MSc in Computer Science, a BA in Economics and a Degree level certificate in Business Studies. He has held a variety of jobs outside education including Computer Manager and Software Development Manager providing legal software to many of the biggest companies in the UK, and a few in the US.

He has taught both full and part-time for the University of Maryland since 1984, and also been involved on 3 course development collaborations with Adelphi to provide online teaching materials.

His main interest outside keeping a well stocked table, is renewable energy and he welcomes any dialogue on either subject. 

e-mail:

apickeri@faculty.ed.umuc.edu or inss@prof2u.com

Students are welcome to contact the instructor prior to the start of the course.

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There will be 2 examinations for this course. The midterm is worth 15%, is proctored and covers material up to that point in the course. The final exam will be administered in the same manner, is worth 25% of the course credit and will cover the whole of the course material.