Name: Terry Scott Professor of Mathematical Sciences

 Teaching Philosophy:
I believe students learn better if they have a chance to experience directly what is discussed in the classroom. All computer science courses that I teach depend strongly on laboratory exercises or projects. Courses where students are required to learn will be appreciated by them at least later. I have a very relaxed and open classroom. Hopefully students are not afraid to ask questions. If I don't know the answer to a question I will try to find one.

Experience:

1985-present	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO - Computer Science
1981-1982	Missouri Western State College St. Joseph, MO - Physics
1980-1981	Southern Oregon State College Ashland, OR - Physics
1975-1980	Missouri Western State College St. Joseph, MO - Physics
1973-1975	Norwich University Northfield, VT - Physics

 Research and Publications:
My research interests are primarily in the area of improving the teaching of Computer Science. The following are selected publications and presentations over the past several years:

• 2008
• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004
• Tom Brown, Tim Reeves, and Terry Scott: Panel Discussions, Assigning and Grading Computer Programs, Silver City, NM:  The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Volume 19, Number1, p 166, October, 2003.
• Dennis Bouvier, Gary Lewandowski, and Terry Scott: Workshop, Developing a Computer Science Education Research Program, Silver City, NM:  The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Volume 19, Number1, p 217, October, 2003.
• Scott, Terry, Do Assignments with Required GUI's Help Students Learn?, Silver City, NM:  The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Volume 19, Number1, pp 256-265, October, 2003.
• Scott, Terry Bloom's Taxonomy Applied to Testing in Computer Science Classes, Silver City, NM:  The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Volume 19, Number1, pp 266-273, October, 2003.
• Scott, Terry A. An XML Assignment for a Programming Language Course, Denver, CO: The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Volume 18, Number1, pp 163-171, October, 2002.
• Isaacson, Peter and Scott, Terry: A Comparison Between Python and TCL Solutions On Four Programs Assigned in CS0, Denver, CO:  The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Volume 18, Number1, pp 314-330, October, 2002.
• Scott, Terry A. Encryption, Decryption and Programming, Spearfish, SD: The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, Volume 17, Number 1, pp 238-245, October, 2001.
• Isaacson, Peter and Scott, Terry: Conference Workshop, Python: Why Settle for Snake Oil When You Can Have The Whole Snake, Spearfish, SD: The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, Volume 17, Number 1, pp 238-245, October, 2001
• During my sabbatical during the fall semester of 1998 I have worked on two Java programs. One of these is completed. The other is completed except that I still have not figured out how to read and write files from an Applet. The last link is a test program for me to check on security.
1. My Page,
2. Binary Function Simplification for Netscape 3.x/Explorer 3.x,
3. Binary Function Simplification for Netscape 4.5/Explorer 4.? It is possible to obtain a plugin for Netscape 4.0 so that it will work.,
4. Gradebook: signed Jar ,
• Sabbatical Report
• Scott, Terry A. An Algorithm for Simplifying Boolean Functions. Riverton, WY: The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, Volume 14, Number 1, pp165-170, November 1998.
• Isaacson, Peter and Scott, Terry A. Fourteen Assignments for a Breadth-First Computer Science Course.  Riverton, WY: The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, Volume 14, Number 1, pp205-224, November 1998.
• Othmer, Bobbie and Scott, Terry A. Using Journals in Computer Science Courses: Helping Students Connect Chapter 6 in The Journal Book for Teachers in Technical and Professional Programs, Heineman-Boynton/Cook, November 1998.
• Scott, Terry A. Digital Logic laboratories for a Computer Organization Course. Farmington, NM: The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, Volume 13, Number 2, November 1997.
• Othmer, Bobbie and Scott, Terry A. A Role for Journals in Computer Science Classes. Farmington, NM: The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, Volume 13, Number 2, November 1997.
• Anna Ursyn, Lizette Mill, Ben Hobgood, and Terry Scott Combining Art Skills with Programming in Teaching Computer Art Graphics. Los Angeles, CA: SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group in Graphics), August 3-8, 1997.
• Scott, Terry A. Digital Logic laboratories for a Computer Organization Course. Farmington, NM: Sixth Annual Computing in Small Colleges Rocky Mountain Conference, October 17, 1997.
• Othmer, Bobbie and Scott, Terry A. A Role for Journals in Computer Science Classes. Farmington, NM: Sixth Annual Computing in Small Colleges Rocky Mountain Conference, October 18, 1997.

 E-Mail: tscott@fisher.unco.edu
Telephone: (970) 351-2324
Fax: (970) 351-1225
Office: Ross 2230C

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