User:John Fischer
I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania taking an Eduzendium course taught by Citizendium editors Pat Palmer and Dave Matuszek. I will author in the Computers Workgroup on unlocked articles relating to various emerging software technologies.
Education History
I received a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Minor in Chinese Language from the United States Naval Academy in 2009. Some of the Undergraduate Courses I completed are:
Freshman:
Modern Chemistry
Calculus I & II
Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature I & II
Government
Naval History
Leadership I & II
Introduction to Seamanship
Introduction to Navigation
Sophomore:
Physics I & II
Calculus III
Probability and Statistics
Navigation and Piloting
Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Introduction to Computer Science
Object Oriented Programming
Computer Architecture and Organization
Systems Programming
Junior:
Naval Warfare
Naval Engineering and Weapons
Control Systems Lab
Leadership: Theory and Applications
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Networks
Web and Internet Programming
Database Systems
IA and Network Security
Human Computer Interaction
Senior:
Law for the Junior Officer
Electrical Engineering I and II
Thermodynamics
Junior Officer Marine Corps Practicum
Research Seminar/Capstone
Systems Analysis and Design
Advanced Database Systems
I am currently taking my last class to complete a Master's Degree in Computing and Information Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Practical Experience
While at the Naval Academy:
3 weeks on DDG-61 shadowing
3 weeks on a 44 foot Sailboat with other Midshipmen
3 weeks on a Yard Patrol Craft
3 weeks with a Marine Corps Infantry Platoon
2 months Studying Chinese in Tianjin China
Post Graduation: 3 months serving as a Range Safety Officer training freshman at the United States Naval Academy in basic weapons handling and operation. The weapons used in training were the M-11 (SigSauer p228), and the M-16. Also received and gave basic instruction on the MP-5, the M-14, and the M-4.
Interests
I am very interested in most athletics (Note: I do not consider NASCAR, F1, Horse Racing, Pool, or Bowling athletics). I was a baseball player, wrestler, and golfer in high school. I played intercollegiate golf at the United States Naval Academy. My favorite (active) athlete is Tiger Woods. My favorite (all-time) athlete is Ozzie Smith.
I am also interested in overall fitness activities including, but not limited to, running, weight-lifting, kettle-bells, swimming, biking, hiking.
I am also interested in technology; however, my experience lies, mainly, in the realm of Computer Science/Information Technology.
Favorite Golf Courses Played
Cypress Point Golf Club in Monterey, CA
Pebble Beach, in Monterey, CA
The Preserve, in Monterey, CA
Tehama, in Monteray, CA
The Harvester, in Rhodes, IA
The Plantation Course, Kapalua, HI
Caves Valley, MD