New Brunswick Computing Services offers free hands-on computer training for University faculty, staff and students in the Davidson Hall and the ARC computer lab on Busch Campus. If you are interested in attending any of our classes, advance registration is required. Because the classes are hands-on, seating is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For some classes you will need to access your Rutgers computer account. Please make certain you can access your account (on RCI, Eden, Andromeda, Pegasus, Crab, or Clam) prior to arrival. It is unlikely that passwords will be able to be changed or checked the day of the class. If you can not get on your account at the start of the class, you most likely will need to look on with another attendee. If you need assistance with this please contact the Help Desk (732) 445-4357 or E-mail edseries@nbcs.rutgers.edu .
* Free virus protection software is available to all current faculty, staff, and students at Rutgers University.
* Spring 2009 New Brunswick Education Series
CALENDAR OF CLASSES
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Other Training Opportunities
Libraries: See "LIBRARY INSTRUCTION"
The CTAAR's Office of Staff Computer Literacy Training provides practical hands-on instruction in office personal computer technologies in a supportive atmosphere. Our workshops are free to the Rutgers community and are tailored to the university's unique business needs. CTAAR workshop offerings include: MS Word, Excel, Access, FileMaker Pro, PowerPoint, Web Design in Dreamweaver, Flash, Web Video, Desktop Publishing, PhotoShop, PDF, and Windows.
POTENTIAL CLASS OFFERINGS
(see schedule
above for exact offerings)
An Introduction to PHP
Instructor: Walead Abdrabouh or Chris Jarocha-Ernst
NOTE: this is a 2 part class
PHP is a server side web scripting language that is setting the
standard in the creation of dynamic websites.
This
hands-on class teaches PHP programming for non-programmers. Attendees
will leave this session able to:
- Create a basic dynamic website
- Learn basic programming constructs
- Create online forms that send email
Prerequisites: Experience in writing HTML, basic UNIX commands, using a text editor on RCI/Eden (Emacs, vi, Pico), and an RCI or Eden account.
Introduction to Data-driven Web Site Design
Instructor: Walead Abdrabouh or Joe Donato
NOTE: this is a 2 part class
This course covers the basics of web development in php and MySQL.
Attendees will leave this session knowing the basics of:
- SQL
- DML
- DDL
- Database design
- How PHP and MySQL interact
- Automatic form generation
- Creating interfaces (public and private) to a database
- Name of account the DB will be associated with
- Name of the DB in the form "netid_name" where netid matches the NetID of the account it is to be associated.
- A phone number to call you to give you the DB password
Prerequisites: Successful completion of "An Introduction to PHP" and creation of a MySQL DB BEFORE coming to class.
Mailman Basics
Instructors: Michael Gradin & Joe Moore
This class teach the basics of how to administer a list using
Mailman. Some of the topics to be covered will be:
- Requesting new lists
- Joining and Leaving lists
- Changing Owners and Moderators
- How to set up a moderated list
- Mailman webtools
- Bulk subscribe/unsubscribe
UNIX I, Getting Started
Instructor: Joseph Donato or Dan Koft
This hands-on class is an introduction to UNIX at Rutgers.
Attendees will leave knowing about:
- NetID/usernames and passwords
- How to log in and out
- Introductory UNIX commands
- How to get Help
- UNIX Files, Directories and Paths
Prerequisites: Some familiarity with computers. An account on RCI, Eden, Andromeda, Pegasus, Crab, or Clam is an absolute requirement.
An on-line tutorial for this course is here.
UNIX II, The Basics
Instructor: Dan Koft or Joe Donato
This hands-on class picks up where the UNIX I, Getting Started class
left off. Attendees will leave knowing about:
- Metacharacters
- Editors
- Command Line Editing
- File and Directory Access and Protections
- Basic UNIX Commands
Prerequisites: Familiarity with computers, UNIX I, Getting Started or equivalent, and an RCI, Eden, Andromeda, Pegasus, Crab, or Clam account.
An on-line tutorial for this course is here.
UNIX III, Intermediate
Topics
Instructor: Dan Koft or Joe Donato
This hands-on class is designed for those interested in in-depth
usage of UNIX and using UNIX for programming. Attendees will leave
knowing about:
- Shells, Shell Variables, and Shell Scripts
- Processes
- Multitasking
- Input/Output Redirection
- On-line Documentation
Prerequisites: Familiarity with computers, UNIX I, Getting Started and UNIX II, The Basics or equivalent, an RCI, Eden, Andromeda, Pegasus, Crab, or Clam account.
An on-line tutorial for this course is here.
Netscape Messenger
Electronic Mail Version 7
Instructor: Chris Jarocha-Ernst
Netscape is a World Wide Web browser, and Netscape Messenger is the electronic mail component. This hands-on class will demonstrate how electronic mail works, how to configure your Messenger Mailbox, check your electronic mail, compose and send messages, manage your electronic mail, use the address book, read and send attachments.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with computers, Windows, using a mouse, and a Web browser, and an RCI, Eden, Andromeda, Pegasus, Crab, or Clam account.
On-line tutorial for setting up and using the Netscape Messenger E-mail Program
Creating a Web Site Using
N Vu
Instructor: Chris Jarocha-Ernst
N Vu is a web page editing program available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux systems. It provides many tools for page construction, eliminating the need to write in HTML (the web page language), but still allows access to the page's HTML code for users who wish it. This hands-on class will cover:
- Setting up a web directory on your account
- Creating and publishing basic pages
- Adding links and images
- Organizing text with tables
Prerequisites: Familiarity with computers, Windows, using a mouse, and a Web browser, and an RCI, Eden, Andromeda, Pegasus, Crab, or Clam account. Knowledge of HTML is not required.
E-managing Your E-mail
Account
Instructor: Joseph Donato
If you are having problems with your disk quota, or if you just want
to learn how to stay below your disk quota this class is for you. In this
class, you will learn to:
- How to maintain your email accounts on the OIT systems.
- Main reasons why people go over their disk quota
- How to avoid going over your quota
- What to do if and when you do go over your quota
Linux Incident Response
Instructor: Beth Binde
Discussion and demonstration of current "best practices" for data collection and analysis in the event of a computer incident. Hands-on lab session.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with UNIX Intended audience: Departmental computer staff with responsibility for UNIX systems, others welcome as space permits
Introduction to
Computer Security
Instructor: Bruce Rights
This course will show you why you should maintain a security awareness and some basic steps you can take to improve the security of your computer usage.
Who Should Attend This Course:
- End users
- Secretaries
- Computer users with computer support personnel in their department
- Everyone (general awareness)
Identity Theft:
Prevention and Recovery
Instructor: Bruce Rights
This course will show you how to take preventative measures to protect yourself from Identity Theft. In addition, we will cover how to respond if you actually become a victim.
For additional information on our classes or for special requests on departmental training, please contact:
E-mail: edseries@nbcs.rutgers.edu
or
Contact the Help Desk
Phone: 732-445-HELP (4357)
Suggestions for new or existing classes are always welcome!