UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 22, Page 9
March 3, 1994
Training in Computing

     Listed below are the Computing and Network Services (CNS) User
Services computing seminars for the spring semester which still have spaces
available. These classes are open only to members of the University
community. Registration is required for all classes unless otherwise
specified.
     A beginner class is for someone new to the computer or system. A
novice class is for individuals who have used the system, but not the
software package. An advanced class is for those who have used the system
and the software but want to learn more about the advanced capabilities.
     Generally, documents distributed in class must be returned to the
instructor. Starred items (*) below indicate classes for which free
handouts may be obtained prior to class from the User Services Reference
Library, 014 Smith Hall.
     Two stars (**) indicate that the handouts are included in
documentation bundles that may be purchased at the University Bookstore.

                         Microcomputing classes

More About DOS 5.0: Hard Disk Management (DOS-based system) (Advanced)**
     Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to DOS 5.0" class or
equivalent knowledge of DOS-based computers.
          * Preparing a hard disk and using directories
          * Creating a PATH command, a config.sys file, autoexec.bat file
          * Using DOSKey and memory management (features found in DOS 5.0)
          * Backing up and restoring a hard disk
          * Date: March 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 116 Newark Hall

Introduction to WordPerfect 5.1 (DOS-based system) (Novice)**
     Prerequisite: Experience with a DOS-based microcomputer or attendance
at an "Introduction to DOS 5.0" class.
          * Entering and editing text
          * Formatting, saving and printing documents
          * Using the reveal codes feature
          * Using the block feature
          * Dates: March 8, 9 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

More About WordPerfect 5.1: UDThesis (DOS-based system) (Advanced)*
     Prerequisite: Experience with WordPerfect. Bring the
     Office of Graduate Studies' thesis manual (the blue book).
     Senior thesis candidates should obtain a copy of the senior
     thesis format manual from the Undergraduate Research Office.
          * Using User Services-written macros to format theses and
            dissertations
          * Date: March 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 116 Newark Hall

More About WordPerfect 5.1: Creating Tables (DOS-based system) (Advanced)*
     Prerequisite: Moderate experience using WordPerfect.
          * Creating tables with rows and columns
          * Formatting tables by changing borders and shading rows
          * Bringing Lotus 1-2-3 data directly into a WordPerfect table
          * Date: March 22, 9 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

More About Lotus 1-2-3-Release 2.2: Databases (DOS-based system)
(Advanced)*
     Prerequisite: Experience with Lotus 1-2-3-Release 2.01 or 2.2.
          * Setting up a Lotus 1-2-3 worksheet to perform database
            functions
          * Sorting, finding and extracting information
          * Date: March 15, 9 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

Introduction to Macintosh (Beginner)**
     Prerequisite: None.
          * Performing basic operations such as using the mouse
          * Manipulating disks, files and folders
          * Dates: March 17, 10 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

More About Microsoft Word 5.0: UDThesis (Macintosh) (Advanced)*
     Prerequisite: Experience with Microsoft Word. Bring the Office of
Graduate Studies' thesis manual (the blue book).
          * Using User Services-written macros to format theses and
            dissertations
          * Date: March 16, 9 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

Introduction to Aldus PageMaker 4.2 (Macintosh) (Advanced)*
     Prerequisite: Experience with Macintosh and familiarity with Microsoft
Word or MacWrite.
          * Creating columns
          * Formatting text
          * Manipulating graphics
          * Date: March 15, 9 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

                         Central computing systems

Introduction to UNIX: Managing Files and Using the Pico Editor (Novice)
     Prerequisite: An active account on a central time-sharing UNIX system.
You MUST activate your account 24 hours prior to this class.
          * Listing files using various options
          * Copying, renaming and deleting files
          * Creating directories
          * Customizing work environment
          * Date: March 7, 9 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

                         Internet classes

More About Internet: Accessing Internet Resources (Novice)
     A hands-on session using Internet communications and file transfer
protocols to find and retrieve information.
     Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Pine Mail" class or
equivalent experience using UNIX. An active account on a central
time-sharing UNIX system. You MUST activate your account 24 hours prior to
this class.
          * Finding information on the Internet using telnet
          * Finding and retrieving information using ftp (file transfer
            protocol)
          * Exploring on your own with assistance if needed
          * Date: March 23, 1-4:30 p.m., 116 Newark Hall

More About Internet: Handling Special File Formats (Advanced)
     This class is designed to help prepare files for use that have been
received across the network. Many files are compressed to save space and
need to be uncompressed before they can be used.
     Prerequisite: Attendance at "More About Internet: Accessing Internet
Resources" class or equivalent experience using UNIX. An active account on
a central time-sharing UNIX system.
          * Identifying various file formats and the appropriate utilities
            to handle them
          * Using the utilities
          * Date: March 4, 9 a.m.-noon, 116 Newark Hall

                         Sun workstation classes

Introduction to X Windows (Novice)
     Prerequisite: New users may obtain a copy of the UNIX Hands-On
Worksheet from the Consulting Center in 002 Smith Hall or the User Services
Reference Library (014 Smith) and work through it before attending class.
          * Using the mouse and keyboard
          * Manipulating X Windows
          * Using the X Windows to work simultaneously with both a local
            and a remote Sun
          * Date: March 15, 1-3 p.m., 009B Willard Hall Education Building

Using PV~Wave Point and Click to Visualize Data (Novice)
     Prerequisite: Users should have some familiarity working with Sun
Workstations
          * Importing data
          * Displaying data
          * Customizing graphic
          * Printing graphic
          * Date: March 24, 2-4 p.m., 009B Willard Hall Education Building

                         Seminar registration

     Registration is required for all classes. To register electronically:
          * From EMC2: Select CNSUserEd at Bulletin Boards. Enter "U" at
            "Registration for User Education."
          * From a UNIX time-sharing system: send mail to usered
     To register by phone, call 831-8445. Participants will receive a
registration reminder approximately one week prior to the seminar date.