University of Delaware
Office of Public Relations
UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 17, Jan. 23, 1997
Computing classes
The next series of classes will begin in June.
Descriptions of future classes will appear in UpDate and on
the World Wide Web.
Descriptions of videotapes and online documentation also
are available.
From the UDhome page, select "Technology" and then
"Learning."
A variety of computing classes are being offered this winter
to the entire University community. These classes will help you
enhance your computing skills. The next series of classes will
begin in June. Descriptions of future classes will appear in
UpDate and are available on the World Wide Web. From the UDhome
page, select "Technology," then "Learning." These classes are
open only to members of the University community. Registration is
required, unless otherwise noted.
A beginner class is for someone new to the computer system
or software. A novice class is for individuals who have used the
system or the software package. An advanced class is for those
who have used the system and the software and want to learn more
about the advanced capabilities.
Commercially prepared documents distributed in class must be
returned to the instructor. An asterisk (*) indicates classes for
which commercially prepared booklets are available for purchase
at the University Bookstore.
Class registration
Registration is required for most classes. To register
electronically:
* Send mail to usered@udel.edu. Please include your name,
campus or home address, telephone number and the title and
date of the class(es) you wish to attend.
* From EMC2: at Bulletin Boards, select "ComputerEd".
Enter "U" at "Registration for User Education".
To register by phone, call 831-8445.
Class reminders will be sent via electronic mail prior to
classes.
Internet classes
Student Workshop: Creating Personal Web Pages (Novice)
Prerequisite: These sessions are open only to students.
Familiarity with browsing the World Wide Web.
Create your own home page! This student-led, hands-on
workshop will introduce the terminology, design considerations,
and copyright issues basic to all web pages. Students will learn
different ways to produce a page from basic pages that require
only a little learning to more complex pages that require
learning HTML (HyperText Markup Language).
Date: Feb. 25, 3-5 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
Introduction to Browsing the World Wide Web (Beginner)
Prerequisite: Experience using a mouse.
Exploring the basics of Netscape, a World Wide Web browser
Learning to navigate the web
Creating hotlists/bookmarks
Dates: Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-noon
March 18, 10 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Preparing Documents for the World Wide Web: Part 1 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Browsing the
World Wide Web" class.
Learning to use HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the
easy-to-use language for preparing web documents
Working through a hands-on tutorial to create a web
document
Learning how faculty and staff can "publish" documents
on the University's web server
Dates: Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-noon
March 25, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2 (Advanced)
Prerequisite: Attendance at a "Preparing Documents for the World
Wide Web: Part 1" class.
Learning to create tables
Working with backgrounds
Understanding HTML editors and converters
Using Netscape Navigator Gold to create a web page
Dates: Feb. 26, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
March 27, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
More About Internet: Using Bulletin Boards (Novice)
Prerequisite: Experience using the central UNIX server and
Netscape, a World Wide Web browser. An active account on the
central UNIX server. You MUST activate your account 24 hours
prior to this class.
Understanding how bulletin boards (known as newsgroups on
UNIX servers) provide a forum for sharing information
Exploring different ways of reading newsgroups
Finding topics
Subscribing and unsubscribing to newsgroups
Selecting articles to read and posting articles
Date: March 26, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Using the UD Network to Obtain Software and Graphics: Two-Part Workshop
(Previously named "Free Software at Your Fingertips.")
Part 1 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows.
Finding free software available directl from UD's network
Learning the steps to get the software and make it work for you
Date: Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2 (Advanced)
(Previously named "Handling Special File Formats.")
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Using the UDNetwork to Obtain
Software and Graphics: Part 1" or equivalent experience.
Using the ftp program to get copies of files from remote computers
Working with encoded files frequently found when using
Internet resources
Date: Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Making Java Applets Work (Advanced)
Prerequisite: In this hands-on workshop, you will edit files and
use multiple windows on an X terminal. An active account on the
central UNIXserver is required. You MUSTactivate your account 24
hours prior to this class. Experience using Netscape, editing
files (using pico, vi, or textedit), and moving and resizing
windows on an X terminal. Knowledge of HyperText Markup Language
(HTML) basics is required. Prior programming experience is not
required, but is helpful in understanding concepts taught.
A self-paced handout, "Getting Started with UNIX Using an X
terminal," will be sent to you when you register for this class.
Work through this document to make sure you are familiar with the
X terminal prerequisites. The other requirements may be met by
attending other advertised classes.
Learning what Java applets are and how to access them
Setting up your account to serve Java applets
Using Java applets to produce a chart and an interactive graphic
Date: April 15, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Electronic mail classes
Introduction to Pine Mail: Two-Part Workshop
Pine Mail is a menu-driven mail program for UNIX servers.
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: An account on the central UNIX server. You
MUST activate your account at least 24 hours prior to this class.
Logging in to the central UNIX server
Creating, sending, reading and replying to mail messages
Managing mail (saving and reading messages from folders)
Dates: Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-noon
March 4, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Pine Mail:
Part 1" or equivalent knowledge and familiarity using a Windows
system.
Managing your correspondents' addresses
Including text files in messages
Attaching formatted files to messages
Dates: Feb. 14, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
March 19, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Central server computing classes
Introduction to UNIX: Managing Files and Using the Pico Editor (Beginner)
Prerequisite: An active account on a central UNIX server. You
MUST activate your account 24 hours prior to this class. This is
an instructor-led, step-by-step class.
Logging in
Creating a file using the pico text editor
Editing an existing file
Changing your user number to a user name
Date: Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Introduction to SAS on UNIX: Three-Part Workshop
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: An active account on the central UNIX server. You
MUST activate your account 24 hours prior to this class.
Learning basic UNIX commands
Running and debugging basic SASprograms
Date: April 7, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
009B Willard Hall
Education Building
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to SAS on UNIX: Part 1."
Simulating a mini-research project
Preparing data
Analyzing statistics
Date: April 8, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
009B Willard Hall
Education Building
Part 3 (Advanced)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to SAS on UNIX: Part 2."
Merging files and related topics
Date: April 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
009B Willard Hall
Education Building
Introduction to SPSS on UNIX: Two-Part Workshop (Beginner)
Prerequisite: An active account on the central UNIX server. You
MUSTactivate your account 24 hours prior to this class.
Creating and running SPSS problems
Debugging SPSS problems
Interpreting SPSS output
Dates: Part 1-April 14, 9 a.m.-noon
Part 2-April 17, 9 a.m.-noon
009B Willard Hall
Education Building
Introduction to ArcView (Geographic Information System): Two-Part Workshop
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: An active account on the central UNIXserver.
You MUST activate your account 24 hours prior to this class.
Understanding ArcView windows and tools
Viewing and querying maps
Making shaded maps
Using ArcView online help
Date: March 25, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
009B Willard Hall
Education Building
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to ArcView: Part 1."
Linking tabular data with existing maps
Putting maps, charts and tables on one page
Creating a simple campus map
A quick tour of the University's RDMSdatabase
Date: March 26, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
009B Willard Hall
Education Building
More About LaTeX: UDThesis (Advanced)
LaTeX software runs on DOS-based, Macintosh and UNIX systems. The
LaTeX commands you will learn in this class will work the same
way for all three systems even though the editors and operating
systems differ.
Prerequisite: Experience with LaTeX. Please bring the Thesis and
Dissertation Manual from the Office of Graduate Studies.
Using LaTeXUDThesis macros to format senior theses,
master theses or dissertations.
Sectioning commands (chapters, sections, appendices, etc.)
Producing title and approval pages
Producing Table of Contents, List of Figures and List of Tables
Date: April 8, 9 a.m.-noon
009B Willard Hall
Education Building
Microcomputing classes
Introduction to Windows 95: Two-Part Workshop*
Windows 95 is the operating system that comes with most new,
high-end IBM compatible computers. Class will view a videotaped
lesson and then complete step-by-step, hands-on exercises.
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: None
Identifying and using the most common features on the interface
Running single and multiple programs
Managing files
Dates: Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-noon
March 11, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to Windows 95:
Part 1" or equivalent experience.
Organizing files
Navigating with Explorer
Viewing files with Explorer
Using the control panel
Customizing the task bar
Dates: Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-noon
March 13, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Introduction to WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows* (Beginner)
WordPerfect is a text-processing program that enables you to
create, modify and manage documents, letters and reports.
Prerequisite: Experience using a Windows system.
Exploring the WordPerfect screen
Creating, editing and formatting a document
Working with tabs and margins
Date: Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Introduction to Word 7.0 for Windows 95: Three-Part Workshop*
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Windows 95"
class or familiarity with Windows 95.
Starting the Word program
Saving and closing a document
Using the Print Button
Dates: Feb. 12, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
March 19, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2(Novice)
Prerequisites: Attendance at "Introduction to Word 7.0 for
Windows 95: Part 1" or equivalent knowledge.
Working with columns
Creating tables
Using styles and templates
Dates: Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-noon
March 20, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Part 3 (Advanced)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to Word 7.0 for
Windows 95: Part 2" or equivalent experience.
Creating macros
Merging documents
Working with outlines
Dates: Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-noon
March 26, 1-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
Introduction to Excel 7.0 for Windows 95: Two-Part Workshop*
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Windows 95"
class or familiarity with Windows 95.
Starting Excel
Examining the Excel screen
Entering text and values
Saving and closing a worksheet
Dates: Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-noon
March 21, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Excel 7.0
for Windows 95: Part 1" class or equivalent experience.
Working with charts
Adding graphics
Creating macros
Dates: Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-noon
March 28, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Note: There are two Access tracks, so you can learn at a
pace that is comfortable for you.
Introduction to Access 7.0 for Windows (Regular Track)*
Access is a Windows 95 database application that is powerful, yet
easy to use. Although the class is taught in Access 7.0, most of
what you learn can be applied to previous versions of Access.
These sessions are slower paced, for people who do not want to be
rushed working on the exercises.
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Windows"
class or equivalent knowledge.
Working in tables
Using forms
Finding and sorting data
Date: March 7, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
(lunch break, noon-1 p.m.)
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to Access 2.0 for
Windows: Part 1."
Understanding database design
Creating and customizing tables
Designing select queries
Date: March 14, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
(lunch break, noon-1 p.m.)
Introduction to Access 7.0 for Windows(Fast Track)*
Access is a Windows 95 database application that is powerful, yet
easy to use. Although the class is taught in Access 7.0, most of
what you learn can be applied to previous version of Access.
These sessions are faster paced, for people who want to work
through class exercises quickly.
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to Windows"
class or equivalent knowledge.
Working in tables
Using forms
Finding and sorting data
Date: March 5, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
(lunch break, noon-1 p.m.)
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to Access 2.0 for
Windows: Part 1."
Understanding database design
Creating and customizing tables
Designing select queries
Date: March 12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
(lunch break Noon-1 p.m.)
Introduction to PowerPoint 7.0 for Windows: Two-Part Workshop*
PowerPoint is a Windows 95 graphics program that transforms data
into dynamic presentations. Although the class is taught in
Windows 95, most of what you learn can be applied to PowerPoint
for Windows 3.1. Class will view a videotaped lesson and then
complete hands-on exercises.
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction
to Windows 95" class or familiarity using
Windows.
Examining the PowerPoint window
Creating, modifying and formatting a presentation
Adding clip art
Date: Feb. 19, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at an "Introduction to PowerPoint
7.0 for Windows: Part 1" class or equivalent experience.
Creating organizational charts
Creating and customizing graphics
Changing the color scheme
Date: Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows or Macintosh: UDThesis Layout (Novice)
Prerequisite: Experience with Microsoft Word 6.0. Graduate
students should obtain a copy of the latest Thesis and
Dissertation Manual from the Office of Graduate Studies. The
undergraduate research office provides a format manual for senior
thesis candidates.
Bring a formatted disk for copies of the style sheet and
instruction files.
The class will learn to use styles created to help
format theses and dissertations according to the guidelines
set by the University.
Date: March 6, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
WordPerfect 6.1 for Winodws: UDThesis Layout (Novice)
Prerequisite: Experience with Microsoft Word 6.0. Graduate
students should obtain a copy of the latest Thesis and
Dissertation Manual from the Office of Graduate Studies. The
Undergraduate Research Office provides a format manual for senior
thesis candidates.
Bring a formatted disk for copies of the style sheet and
instruction files
The class will learn to use styles created to help format
theses and dissertations according to the guidelines set by the
University.
Date: Feb. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
116 Pearson Hall
SuperNatural classes
Introduction to SuperNatural for SISUsers: Two-Part Workshop
Part 1 (Beginner)
Prerequisite: Access to SuperNatural and familiarity with SIS.
Creating a new SuperNatural transaction using sample
student data
Enhancing the transaction by including sorts, breaks,
arithmetic functions, and a title
Learning about printing options and managing your
transaction list
Date: April, 9 a.m.-noon
116 Pearson Hall
Part 2 (Novice)
Prerequisite: Attendance at "Introduction to SuperNatural
for SIS Users: Part 1."
Using Logic to include "if, then, else" conditions
Creating a transaction to process student address
Enhancing the address transaction to produce mailing labels
Date: April 17, 9 a.m.-noon.
116 Pearson Hall
SAS/Tutor: Online training for new and experienced SAS users
You can learn SAS at your convenience using SASInstitute's
SAS/TUTOR online training software. SAS/TUTOR consists of a
series of modules whose content ranges from introductory to very
detailed SASprogramming topics. The software is accessible on
Strauss when you are using an X terminal.
The modules contain lessons with questions, practice
exercises with immediate responses, quizzes for self-testing,
case studies and optional reviews. You control your own
instructional path and the time you spend on each topic. Menus, a
course index and suggested learning paths enable you to scan for
selected topics.
You may work entirely online or supplement the online
material with printed, optional course notes. Copies of the
course notes may be borrowed from the Reference Library (014
Smith Hall) and copied. The Information Technologies license
permits you to make copies for any University-supported activity.
The SAS/TUTOR Online Training Library includes:
Fundamentals of the SASsystem
Reading raw data and formatting values with the DATAStep
Creating, modifying and processing variables with the DATAStep
Developing custom data entry applications
Creating and enhancing SAS/GRAPH output
Creating tables with PROCTABULATE
To start or to investigate SAS/TUTOR,
Log onto an X terminal and open a window to Strauss
Type sas &
From the Program Editor window, select menu items
Help/Online Training
To terminate the program, select the menu items File/Exit
Descriptions of each lesson can be found on the web at
http://udel.edu/~larryh/sas/sastutor.html
For further details, contact Larry Hotchkiss
(larryh@udel.edu, 831-1989) or Dick Sacher (dsacher@udel.edu, 831-1466).