All-provider course timetable
July 2009
| Wed 15 |
Word 2007 for Beginners (self-paced)
Finished
This self-paced practical course covers the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word 2007. It is not suitable for experienced users of other versions of Word wanting to find out about the new features in Word 2007. Those needing basic Windows training may also attend this course and do relevant exercises under supervision. |
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[Excel 2003 also available - see note below] This self-paced hands-on course gives an introduction to spreadsheets, databases and charting using Excel 2007. There is emphasis on short cuts and other efficient ways of working. |
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Python: Regular Expressions
Finished
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This course explains how to construct and use regular expressions in Python (using the re module). It does not discuss how to construct complex regular expressions, nor does it cover regular expressions themselves in much detail, rather it focuses on how to use regular expressions in Python. For a detailed discussion of regular expressions see the "Pattern Matching Using Regular Expressions" course. |
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| Thu 16 |
Word 2007 for Beginners (self-paced)
Finished
This self-paced practical course covers the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word 2007. It is not suitable for experienced users of other versions of Word wanting to find out about the new features in Word 2007. Those needing basic Windows training may also attend this course and do relevant exercises under supervision. |
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[Excel 2003 also available - see note below] This self-paced hands-on course gives an introduction to spreadsheets, databases and charting using Excel 2007. There is emphasis on short cuts and other efficient ways of working. |
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| Fri 17 |
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This is an introduction to when and how to combine separate programs together to form an application, and when and how to split a single program apart. It will concentrate on principles rather than details, to help attendees make the right decision and proceed in the right direction. It is aimed at users with some programming experience who need to start or join a significant programming project. |
| Mon 20 |
This is a practical-based course for people new to writing Web pages. Only the basics of HTML (hypertext markup language) will be covered, but there are other courses for those wishing to extend their knowledge. By the end of the course participants will have created three personal linked web pages. |
| Tue 21 |
Mathematica: Linear Algebra
Finished
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This course will cover using Mathematica for simple numerical programming, concentrating on linear algebra. It will indicate how it can be used for more advanced work, but not attempt to teach the details. The emphasis will be more on teaching what can be done than on teaching rules for how to do specific tasks. |
| Wed 22 |
This follows on from the Introduction to HTML and is a practical-based course. |
| Thu 23 |
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This could be called "Computer Arithmetic Uncovered". It will describe how computers store and process integers and floating point numbers, and also the exceptions that might arise and what they mean. The intent is to explain how modern computers handle numbers, and how to get reliable answers for a reasonable amount of effort. |
| Mon 27 |
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This is a simple introduction to using MPI for writing parallel programs to run on clusters and multi-CPU systems, for the purposes of "high-performance computing". It will cover the principles of MPI, and teach the use of the basic facilities of MPI (i.e. the ones that are used in most HPC applications), so that attendees will be able to write serious programs using it. It will describe other features that may be useful, but not teach their use. For technical reasons, the exact length, format and contents of the course have not yet been settled and will be provided later. Any requests for particular coverage will be welcomed, but cannot be promised. |
| Wed 29 |
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This is a simple introduction to using MPI for writing parallel programs to run on clusters and multi-CPU systems, for the purposes of "high-performance computing". It will cover the principles of MPI, and teach the use of the basic facilities of MPI (i.e. the ones that are used in most HPC applications), so that attendees will be able to write serious programs using it. It will describe other features that may be useful, but not teach their use. For technical reasons, the exact length, format and contents of the course have not yet been settled and will be provided later. Any requests for particular coverage will be welcomed, but cannot be promised. |
| Fri 31 |
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This is a simple introduction to using MPI for writing parallel programs to run on clusters and multi-CPU systems, for the purposes of "high-performance computing". It will cover the principles of MPI, and teach the use of the basic facilities of MPI (i.e. the ones that are used in most HPC applications), so that attendees will be able to write serious programs using it. It will describe other features that may be useful, but not teach their use. For technical reasons, the exact length, format and contents of the course have not yet been settled and will be provided later. Any requests for particular coverage will be welcomed, but cannot be promised. |
September 2009
| Wed 2 |
This 3 day course has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group. It is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) needing to learn the essentials of Microsoft Windows desktop operating system administration. The course will be run on Windows Vista, however the key concepts apply to Windows XP and Windows 2000. Attendance of this course will prepare the attendees for the Windows and Active Directory Course. The practicals are based in a workgroup environment, however, all topics are transferable and scaleable to a Domain environment. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Thu 3 |
This 3 day course has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group. It is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) needing to learn the essentials of Microsoft Windows desktop operating system administration. The course will be run on Windows Vista, however the key concepts apply to Windows XP and Windows 2000. Attendance of this course will prepare the attendees for the Windows and Active Directory Course. The practicals are based in a workgroup environment, however, all topics are transferable and scaleable to a Domain environment. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Fri 4 |
This 3 day course has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group. It is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) needing to learn the essentials of Microsoft Windows desktop operating system administration. The course will be run on Windows Vista, however the key concepts apply to Windows XP and Windows 2000. Attendance of this course will prepare the attendees for the Windows and Active Directory Course. The practicals are based in a workgroup environment, however, all topics are transferable and scaleable to a Domain environment. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Tue 15 |
This 3-day course which has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) with an existing skill set in NT4/2000/2003/2008 server. This course covers configuring and managing Windows 2008 server and Active Directory in the University Environment. The practical tasks will cover setting up an Active Directory domain and DNS with one or more servers. Each course member will initially work with 2 servers one acting as a Domain Controller and the other as a client in the domain. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Wed 16 |
This 3-day course which has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) with an existing skill set in NT4/2000/2003/2008 server. This course covers configuring and managing Windows 2008 server and Active Directory in the University Environment. The practical tasks will cover setting up an Active Directory domain and DNS with one or more servers. Each course member will initially work with 2 servers one acting as a Domain Controller and the other as a client in the domain. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Thu 17 |
This 3-day course which has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) with an existing skill set in NT4/2000/2003/2008 server. This course covers configuring and managing Windows 2008 server and Active Directory in the University Environment. The practical tasks will cover setting up an Active Directory domain and DNS with one or more servers. Each course member will initially work with 2 servers one acting as a Domain Controller and the other as a client in the domain. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Tue 29 |
This 3-day course which has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) with an existing skill set in NT4/2000/2003/2008 server. This course covers configuring and managing Windows 2008 server and Active Directory in the University Environment. The practical tasks will cover setting up an Active Directory domain and DNS with one or more servers. Each course member will initially work with 2 servers one acting as a Domain Controller and the other as a client in the domain. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Wed 30 |
This 3-day course which has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) with an existing skill set in NT4/2000/2003/2008 server. This course covers configuring and managing Windows 2008 server and Active Directory in the University Environment. The practical tasks will cover setting up an Active Directory domain and DNS with one or more servers. Each course member will initially work with 2 servers one acting as a Domain Controller and the other as a client in the domain. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
October 2009
| Thu 1 |
This 3-day course which has been developed by the Computing Service Windows Support Group is aimed at IT Support staff within the University (i.e. Departmental and College Computer Officers and TechLinks) with an existing skill set in NT4/2000/2003/2008 server. This course covers configuring and managing Windows 2008 server and Active Directory in the University Environment. The practical tasks will cover setting up an Active Directory domain and DNS with one or more servers. Each course member will initially work with 2 servers one acting as a Domain Controller and the other as a client in the domain. If the course becomes oversubscribed precedence will be given to those who haven't previously attended a course and only one booking per institution will be accepted. |
| Thu 8 |
Scientific Computing: Introduction
Finished
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. There is a very wide variety of tools available for scientists using computers. This variety can be daunting at first glance. This talk will unpick the maze of programming languages and other tools to provide some guidance on what might be appropriate to use for various purposes. |
| Mon 12 |
This is a practical-based course for people new to writing Web pages. Only the basics of HTML (hypertext markup language) will be covered, but there are other courses for those wishing to extend their knowledge. By the end of the course participants will have created three personal linked web pages. |
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This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This course is aimed at those new to programming, or who have never been formally taught the principles and basic concepts of programming. It provides an introduction to the basic concepts common to most high level languages (including Python, Java, Fortran, C, C++, Visual Basic). The aim of the course is to equip attendees with the background knowledge and confidence necessary to tackle many on-line and printed programming tutorials. It may also help attendees in deciding which programming language is suitable for their programming task. Knowledge of the concepts presented in this course is a pre-requisite for many of the other courses in the Scientific Computing series of courses (although not for the "Python for Absolute Beginners" course). |