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I earned the master's degree in computer science from Southern Polytechnic State back when it was Southern College of Technology and the Ph.D. degree in computer information systems from Nova Southeastern University . I have been teaching at Southern College of Technology, and then SPSU, now merged into Kennesaw State University, since January, 1996. I retired in 2017 after 21 years of teaching.
Teaching has followed a 30-year career in information technology beginning in 1969, and in medical informatics since 1974 when I began working with the Medical Association of Georgia to develop the methodology for medical care review which assures quality and appropriateness of medical care for Medicare patients.
I taught because it is rewarding to help students have the "Aha! experience, " and that happened several times each term. It made me feel really good to help others learn the things I know and to learn new things myself in the process.
You can still send e-mail to me at:
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If you're applying for a job or graduate school and you were in one of my classes, I can still write a recommendation. Read about recommendations or references from me.
Why do professors seem so busy with only a few classes? Read How I Spent Summer 'Vacation' by Eszter Hargittai . So, I didn't have time to be sick. Neither do you; you may also want to read my web rant about vaccinations .
Material for Teachers
Quote without comment
It is difficult to recognize opportunity because "opportunity looks a lot like hard work."
–Ashton Kutcher , 2013 Teen Choice Awards ceremony
Previous Classes
Classes I have taught. (Click the +)
CSE 1002 – Introduction to Computing Disciplines (Formerly CS 1002)
Fall Semester, 2010
Fall Semester, 2009,
Spring Semester, 2006,
Summer Term, 2004,
Fall Semester, 2003
CS2224 Computer Architecture and
Assembly Language
It's cool as a moose
TM
Fall Semester, 2001,
Summer Term, 2001,,
Spring Semester,2001;,
Spring and Fall Semesters, 2000;
Spring and Fall Semesters, 1999;
Fall Semester, 1998.
Why take CS3224? (Formerly CS 2224)
CS 3223 Computer Architecture
Summer Term, 2009,
Spring Semester, 2009,
CS 3224 Computer Organization and Architecture
Summer Term, 2010
Spring Semester, 2010,
Fall Semester, 2009,
CS3153 and CS5153 Database
Systems
Summer Term, 2005,
Fall Semester, 2003,
Fall Semester, 2002,
Spring Semester 2002
CS5223 Computer Architecture
Summer Term, 2001,
Spring Semester, 2000, Fall Semester, 1999.
CSE 2642 – Professional Practices and Ethics (formerly SwE 2642)
Fall Semester, 2008
Spring Semester, 2008,
Fall Semester, 2006,
Fall Semester, 2005,
Summer Term, 2005,
Spring Semester, 2005,
Fall Semester, 2004,
Summer Term, 2004,
Spring Semester, 2004
IT 1113, Principles of Programming
Fall Semester, 2004
IT 3123, Hardware and Software Concepts (formerly IT 3124)
Fall Semester, 2016,
Spring Semester, 2016,
Fall Semester, 2015,
Summer Term, 2015,
Spring Semester, 2015,
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Fall Semester, 2012 ,
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Summer Term, 2007,
Spring Semester, 2007,
Fall Semester, 2006,
Spring Semester, 2005.
IT 3203, Introduction to Web Development (formerly IT 3204)
Spring Semester, 2017 ,
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Fall Semester, 2005.
IT 3503 and IT 6503, Foundations of Health Information Technology ,
Spring Semester, 2017
Fall Semester, 2016
IT 4123 and IT 6763, Electronic Commerce ,
Spring Semester, 2011
IT 4203, Advanced Web Development
Fall Semester, 2014 ,
Fall Semester, 2013 ,
Fall Semester, 2012 ,
Fall Semester, 2011 ,
Spring Semester, 2006
IT 4223 and IT 5123, Web Development ,
Summer Term, 2005,,
Spring Semester, 2005,
Fall Semester, 2004,
Spring Semester, 2004,
Summer Term, 2003,
Spring Semester, 2003 (IT 6753),
Fall Semester, 2002
IT 4401 – Information Technology Senior Seminar
Fall Semester, 2003.
IT 4533 and IT 6533 – Health Information Security and Privacy
Spring Semester, 2016 , .
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IT 4823 – Information Security Administration
Spring Semester, 2017 ,
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IT 5302, Introduction to Web Development
Fall Semester, 2012 ,
IT 4683 and IT 6683, Management Information Systems
Fall Semester, 2004,
Spring Semester, 2004,
Fall Semester, 2003,
Spring Semester, 2003
IT 6723 – Managing Operating and Network Systems
Summer Term, 2004
WBIT 2000 – The Enterprise and IT Part of theWeb BSIT Program
Summer Term, 2006;
Spring Semester, 2006;
Summer Term, 2005
WBIT 3410 – Web Application Development Part of theWeb BSIT Program
Fall Semester, 2007,
Summer Term, 2007,
Summer Term, 2006,
Fall Semester, 2005
WBIT 4020 – Professional Practices and Ethics Part of theWeb BSIT Program
Summer Term, 2007,
Fall Semester, 2006
CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science
Winter Quarter, 1997; Winter Quarter, 1998
CS105 Introduction to Programming
Winter Quarter, 1996 (My first SPSU class.)
CS219 Computer Architecture
CS675 Data Center Organization
Fall Quarter, 1996; Fall Quarter, 1997
Reference Material
Material helpful to college students, especially in information technology, computer science, and software engineering. (Click the +)
Academic Conduct
Research and Writing
Computer Arithmetic
Computer Architecture
IT Management and Governance
More Information
Web Lectures
Short articles of interest to students of computer science.
Tools and Services
A few helpful online tools. (Click the +)
Interesting (?) Links
Links that I have found interesting, including a couple of links to professor-rating sites. (Click the +)
The early Bob Brown.
The doctoral Bob Brown
Another chance (besides SIR) to rate the faculty: http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/
(I gotta say I'm disappointed by the hotness rating of zero. Oh, well... )
Another site to rate the faculty: http://www.ratingsonline.com/index.phtml This one allows for substantially more thoughtful and informative ratings. (Or, it would, but it seems to be defunct. March, 2008.)
Alan
Clements , with information related to computer architecture.
John von Neumann
Ray Ontko
maintains an index
to computer architecture courses using Tanenbaum.
Andrew Tanenbaum
How do transistors work?
Check the Britney Spears
Guide to Semiconductor Basics
from the Applied Physics Group, University of Essex, England.
How Computers Really Work (This is just for fun, OK?
And it makes noise, so don't try it at work or in class!)
A computer like Brown used in school. (And it's a nifty piece of Web
work, too. Grab the sliding cursor with your mouse and move it!)
Miscellany
Olaf, Prince of Denmark
Spam Complaint Hall of Shame
Spam Rejection Hall of Shame Evil done in the name of fighting spam.
Consulting
I am available for limited consulting engagements. If I can help your organization, please contact me at: Complete contact information is here.
I have completed consulting engagements for American Physician Services, Blue Link Webs , Eagle Hospital Physicians , the Georgia Higher Education Alliance , the Baker High School Alumni Association , William Hardcastle, MD , Riverstone Montessori Academy , Elite Property Maintenance, and the State of Georgia, among others.
Memberships and Professional Activities
Member of ACM, IEEE, and IEEE Computer Society. Past president of the Atlanta Chapter of DPMA, now AITP.
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Last updated:
2017-09-24 15:33
Originally published:
1999