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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Purpose & Objectives
Background
Updates & Comments
Registration Procedures .
Training Contacts
Target Audiences
Terminology
Course Abstracts & Indices
SECTION 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
COURSE ABSTRACTS
Management
Systems Development
Programming Languages
Terminal Languages and Text Editors
Mathematics and Statistics • .
Graphics
Reserved
Selected Short Subjects .
SECTION 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
COURSE SCHEDULES
SECTION 3
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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.1 Purpose & Objec t iyes
This ADP Training Guide makes available a quick reference to off-the-shelf
training information in a single source document, thus reducing the need
to expend excess time in search of appropriate courses. Listings in this
document represent high quality training courses and seminars and
constitute recommendations to managers and technical personnel seeking
ADP training pertinent to EPA facilities. This document by no means
represents the ultimate in required courses for all EPA personnel. It does,
however, provide a starting point for satisfying short-range Agency ADP
training requirements. The long-range program calls for a broadly based
contract to develop specific ADP tailored courses which will eventually
become part of this Guide.
1.2 Background
EPA uses a high degree of automation in managing its environmental and
administrative information. Approximately one out of five employees are
responsible for putting data into computer systems or evaluating and using
computerized reports. In EPA the over 400 computer professionals and 1200
non-adp employees, including engineers, scientists, management analysts,
purchasing agents, and secretaries, support large IBM and Univac computer
complexes, 130 general purpose and process control minicomputers, and more
than 300 terminals - all tied together by a nationwide telecommunications
network.
The diversity of automation and data processing activities within EPA make
it extremely important that employees are informed of the ADP capabilities
of the Agency and are trained to make optimum use of these facilities.
A 1976 ADP training requirements analysis resulted in recommending
a curriculum spread over seven broad categorical ADP functions defined
in the next section.
Based on the study report, MIDSD convened an ad hoc ADP Training
Committee to develop an action plan for carrying out an ADP Training
Program. The goal of this program is to enhance the performance of Agency
systems by promoting high quality and meaningful ADP education. The
committee addressed short and long-range training needs. This document
represents efforts toward satisfying short-term requirements.
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1.3 UpdatesandComments
Additions and updates to this Training Guide will be distributed as
new materials become available.
Since this document is the initial product of a broader effort, namely
the ADP training plan, your comments and recommendations are earnestly
solicited to effect a more responsive document. After reviewing the
information presented, please use the form at the back to submit
your comments and ideas.
1.4 Registration Procedures
Since the majority of courses listed in the Guide are delivered on
demand, you should call the contact person listed within the course
abstract for•scheduled dates, location, etc. On demand courses will
be scheduled and announced when a sufficient number of requests have
been made through the "contact" person; this also applies to arrangements
for onsite presentations.
For those courses listed as regularly scheduled the source should be
notified by direct registrations; i.e., Civil Service Commission,
DODCI, etc. The "contact" person, however, should be called if
general infor-raation is required.
Courses greater than eight hours in length require preparation of
form OF 170, "Authorization of Training," with the necessary approving
signature. The completed form is forwarded to the appropriate personnel
office or the training officer.
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1.5 Training Contacts
This section contains the name, address, and PTS telephone number of key
ADP training coordinators in EPA.
General ADP/ADP Management:
Victor Cohen (755-4932)
MIDSD (PM-218)
Washington, D. C. 20460
NCC/Univac/Video Cassettes:
Maureen Johnson (629-2501)
NCC (MD-34)
Research Triangle Park, N. C. 27711
Cincinnati ADP Training:
Dolores Moorman (684-7768)
CSSD
26 West St. Clair Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Structured Development:
Gene Lowrimore (629-2641)
NCC (MD-34)
Research Triangle Park, N. C.
27711
Scientific/Graphics:
Elijah Poole (755-0916)
MIDSD (PM-218)
Washington, D. C. 20460
Project Management:
John Hart (684-7760)
CSSD
26 West St. Clair Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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1.6 Target Audience
The target audience below are defined using very broad, general terms.
Most ADP .employees fit more than one target audience while others fit
as many as three or four.
(1.6.1) Executive; Deputy Assistant Administrator, Division Director,
and their staffs.They have indirect responsibility for systems which
impact management of Agency programs. Funds for supporting their ADP
activities are substantial.
(1.6.2) ADP Project Manager; Any Agency employee who has de facto
management responsibility for projects and contracts having an ADP
component. This category includes both ADP and non-ADP Branch Chiefs
and Section Chiefs, system managers, contract project officers, and
personnel in many job specialties (engineering, scientists, etc).
(1.6.3) ADP'Coordinator; Agency personnel with "ADP Coordinator"
title who perform some range of duties in the areas of ADP coordination,
budget, procurement, training, consulting, and administration.
(1.6.4) ScientificrUser; Scientists, mathematicians, engineers,
and their ADP support personnel who use ADP resources for data analysis,
mathematical modeling, laboratory automation, and other scientific
computing applications.
(1.6.5) Data-Technician; Persons who encode, decode, edit, extract,
format, and otherwise prepare data for entry to the computer and who
entered data on computer terminals.
(1.6.6) Computer Specialist; Computer programmers, system analysts,
operators, and others with a 330-334 job classification.
(1.6.7) Data•System-Users; Engineers, scientists, administrators,
and managers who are responsible for providing input data to national
and regional data bases and who use output from data base systems in
carrying out program activities and missions.
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1.7 Terminology
The words and acronyms defined below appear throughout this Guide.
ADP - automatic data processing (preferred in EPA over EDP)
Alpha - terminal language at Comnet
BTS - Bowne Time Sharing, provides Word/One text-editing services
COM - computer output microfilm
COMNET - Computer Network Corporation, the WCC contractor
CSC - U. S. Civil Service Commission
CSSD - Computer Services and Systems Division, Cincinnati, Ohio
CTS - a terminal language used on the Univac 1110 at NCC
DEC - Digital Equipment Corporation
DODCI - Department of Defense Computer Institute
EDP - electronic data processing
ISI - Integrated Systems Incorporated, user services at both NCC and WCC
MIDSD - Management Information and Data Systems Division
NCC - National Computer Center, Research Triangle Park, N. C.
On Demand - course will not be scheduled until sufficient interest and
committed participation is established
RTP - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Scheduled - course is being offered within the next 12 months and dates
and locations appear in Section 3 under Scheduled Courses
SWORCC - Southwest Ohio Regional Computer Center
S2K - System 2000 data base management system
To Be Scheduled - course is available but specific dates have not been set
WCC - Washington Computer Center
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1.8 Course Abstracts & Indices
Most of the information in the course abstracts is self-explanatory.
However, several items are worth noting. "Course description" includes
such information as a list of major topics, course objectives, or the titles
of lesson plans. "Source" may be the developer of the course or, perhaps,
the EPA promoter or sponsor of the course. Generally, students are
encouraged to contact the course scheduler, whether it be the Civil Service
Commission, IBM, or Brandon. But Univac prefers all registration be
made either by Vic Cohen or Maureen Johnson. Deltak videotapes are
obtained through Maureen Johnson.
The remainder of this section contains two indices, one by subject matter
and the other by target audience recommendation.
INDEX'OF-COURSE ABSTRACTS BY SUBJECT
2.1 MANAGEMENT
2.1.1 Computer Orientation for Intermediate Executives
2.1.2 Information Management for Senior Executives
2.1.3 Executive Seminar in ADP
2.1.4 Executive Workshop in ADP Systems Analysis
2.2 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
2.2.1 Structured Design
2.2.3 Overview of Michael Jackson Design Methodology
2.2.4 Michael Jackson Design Methodology
2.3 LANGUAGES
2.3.1 Introduction to Computer Programming
2.3.2 Inquiry and Reporting System (IRS) Programming Workshop
2.3.3 Introductory Fortran
2.3.4 Univac Fortran
2.3.5 Univac Advanced Fortran (Fortran V)
2.3.6 Univac Executive Control Language (ECL)
2.3.7 Univac Executive Control Language (ECL Video Cassettes)
2.3.8 Fundamentals of Cobol
2.3.9 Score IV
2.3.10 S2K Basic Natural/Language
2.3.11 S2K Procedural Language Interface (PL/I)
2.3.12 S2K Applications Analysis Methods
2.3.13 S2K Data Base Design and Administration
2.3.14 S2K Report Writer
2.3.15 Introduction to Minicomputers
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INDEX-OF COURSE ABSTRACTS BY-SUBJECT (CONTINUED)
2.3.16 PDP11 Assembly Language Programming
2.3.17 RSX11 Macro Program Development
2.3.18 PDPll Fortran
2.3.19 Programming in PDPll Basic
2.3.20 PDPll Cobol
2.3.21 IAS System Management
2.3.22 RSX11D Operating System
2.3.23 PDP11/70 IAS Systems Orientation
2.4 TERMINAL LANGUAGES AND TEXT EDITORS
2.4.1 Alpha
2.4.2 Comnet Orientation
2.4.3 Univac Conversational Time Sharing (CTS)
2.4.4 Univac Text Editor (@ED)
2.5 MATHEMATICS AND
2.5.1 Introduction to
2.5.2 Introduction to
2.5.3 Introduction to
2.5.4 Introduction to
2.5.5 Introduction to
2.5.6 Introduction to
2.5.7 Introduction to
2.5.8 Introduction to
STATISTICS
EPA Scientific Applications Software
BMDP - Biomedical Computer Programs (Revised)
SAS - Statistical Analysis.System
SPSS - Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
IPP - Integrated Plotting Package
Continuous System Modeling Program (CSMP)
Functional Mathematical Programming System (FMPS)
Mathematical Programming System (MPSX)
2.6 GRAPHICS
2.6.1 Graphics for Scientists
2.6.2 Reserved
2.6.3 Calcomp Graphics
2.6.4 Harvard Graphics
2.6.5 Tektronix Graphics
2.6.6 Calcomp Threed Graphics
2.6.7 Calcomp GPCP Graphics
2.6.8 Tektronix TCS and AGII Graphics
2.6.9 Tektronix IGP and Calcomp Preview Graphics
2.7
RESERVED
2.8
2.8.
2.8.
2.8.
2.8.4
2.8.5
2.8.6
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SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS
Oversight Regulations Pertaining to ADP
Bibliographic Systems
Four Stages of ADP Growth
Zero Base Budgeting (video tape)
EPA Principal ADP Services
EPA ADP Procurement Approvals
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INDEX-OF COURSE"ABSTRACTS-BY TARGET'AUDIENCE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Computer Orientation for Intermediate Executives
Information Management for Senior Executives
Executive Seminar in ADP
Executive Workshop in ADP Systems Analysis
Overview of Michael Jackson Design Methodology
Comnet Orientation
Oversight Regulations Pertaining to ADP
Bibliographic Systems
Four Stages of ADP Growth
Zero Base Budgeting (video tape)
EPA Principal ADP Services
EPA ADP Procurement Approvals
PROJECT MANAGERS
Computer Orientation for Intermediate Executives
Executive Workshop in ADP Systems Analysis
Overview of Michael Jackson Design Methodology
Michael Jackson Design Methodology
Introduction to Minicomputers
Alpha
Comnet Orientation
Oversight Regulations Pertaining to ADP
Bibliographic Systems
Four Stages of ADP Growth
Zero Base Budgeting (video tape)
EPA Principal ADP Services
EPA ADP Procurement Approvals
ADP COORDINATO.RS
Computer Orientation for Intermediate Executives
Executive Workshop in ADP Systems Analysis
Overview of Michael Jackson Design Methodology
Introduction to Computer Programming
..Introduction to Minicomputers
Alpha
Comnet Orientation
Oversight Regulations Pertaining to ADP
Bibliographic Systems
Four Stages of ADP Growth
Zero Base Budgeting (video tape)
EPA Principal ADP Services
EPA ADP Procurement Approvals
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.2.3
2.4.2
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
2.8.4
2.8.5
2.8.6
2.1.1
2.1.4
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.3.15
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
2.8.4
2.8.5
2.8.6
2.1.1
2.1.4
2.2.3
2.3.1
2.3.15
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
2.8.4
2.8.5
2.8.6
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INDEX OF'COURSE ABSTRACTS "BY"TARGET AUDIENCE"(CONTINUED)
SCIENTIFIC USERS
Introductory Fortran 2.3.3
Univac Fortran 2.3.4
Univac Advanced Fortran (Fortran V) 2.3.5
Univac Executive Control Language (ECL) 2.3.6
Univac Executive Control Language (ECL Video Cassettes) 2.3.7
Fundamentals of Cobol 2.3.8
Introduction to Minicomputers 2.3.15
PDPll Fortran 2.3.18
Programming in PDPll Basic . 2.3.19
Alpha 2.4.1
Comnet Orientation 2.4.2
Univac Conversational Time Sharing (CTS) 2.4.3
Univac Text Editor (@ED) 2.4.4
Introduction to EPA Scientific Applications Software 2.5.1
Introduction to BMDP - Biomedical Computer Programs (rev) 2.5.2
Introduction to SAS - Statistical Analysis System 2.5.3
Introduction to SPSS - Statistical Pkg for the Soc Sciences 2.5.4
Introduction to IPP - Integrated Plotting Packages 2.5.5
Introduction to Continuous System Modeling Program (CSMP) 2.5.6
Introduction to Functional Mathematical Prog System (FMPS) 2.5.7
Introduction to Mathematical Programming System (MPSX) 2.5.8
Graphics for Scientists 2.6.1
Calcomp Graphics . 2.6.3
Harvard Graphics 2.6.4
Tektronix Graphics 2.6.5
Calcomp Threed Graphics 2.6.6
Calcomp GPCP Graphics 2.6.7
Tektronix TCS and AGII Graphics 2.6.8
Tektronix IGP and Calcomp Preview Graphics 2.6.9
Bibliographic Systems 2.8.2
EPA Principal ADP Services 2.8.5
DATA TECHNICIAN
Introduction to Computer Programming 2.3.1
Introductory Fortran 2.3.3
Fundamentals of Cobol 2.3.8
Introduction to Minicomputers 2.3.15
PDPll Fortran 2.3.18
PDPll Cobol 2.3.20
Alpha 2.4.1
Comnet Orientation 2.4.2
Univac Conversational Time Sharing (CTS) 2.4.3
Univac Text Editor (@ED) 2.4.4
EPA Principal ADP Services 2.8.5
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INDEX OF COURSE ABSTRACTS BY TARGET AUDIENCE (CONTINUED)
COMPUTER SPECIALISTS
Overview of Michael Jackson Design Methodology 2.2.3
Michael Jackson Design Methodology 2.2.4
Inquiry and Reporting System (IRS) Programming Workshop 2.3.2
Introductory Fortran 2.3.3
Univac Fortran 2.3.4
Univac Advanced Fortran (Fortran V) 2.3.5
Univac Executive Control Language (ECL) 2.3.6
Univac Executive Control Language (ECL Video Cassettes) 2.3.7
Fundamentals of Cobol 2.3.8
Score IV 2.3.9
S2K Basic Natural/Language 2.3.10
S2K Procedural Language Interface (PL/I) 2.3.11
S2K Applications Analysis Methods 2.3.12
S2K Data Base Design and Administration 2.3.13
S2K Report Writer 2.3.14
introduction to Minicomputers 2.3.15
PDP11 Assembly Language Programming 2.3.16
RSX11 Macro Program Development 2.3.17
PDP11 Fortran 2.3.18
Programming in PDP11 Basic 2.3.19
PDP11 Cobol 2.3.20
IAS System Management 2.3.21
RSX11D Operating System 2.3.22
PDP11/70 IAS Systems Orientation 2.3.23
Alpha 2.4.1
Comnet Orientation 2.4.2
Univac Conversational Time Sharing (CTS) 2.4.3
Univac Text Editor (@ED) 2.4.4
Oversight Regulations Pertaining to ADP 2.8.1
Bibliographic Systems 2.8.2
Four Stages of ADP Growth 2.8.3
EPA Principal ADP Services 2.8.5
DATA SYSTEM USERS
Introduction to Computer Programming 2.3.1
Inquiry and Reporting System (IRS) Programming Workshop 2.3.2
Fundamentals of Cobol 2.3.8
Score IV 2.3.9
Introduction to Minicomputers 2.3.15
PDP11 Cobol 2.3.20
Alpha . 2.4.1
Comnet Orientation 2.4.2
Univac Conversational Time Sharing (CTS) 2.4.3
Univac Text Editor (@ED) 2.4.4
Bibliographic Systems 2.8.2
EPA Principal ADP Services 2.8.5
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SECTION 2
COURSE ABSTRACTS
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2.1 MANAGEMENT
2.1.1
Title COMPUTER ORIENTATION FOR INTERMEDIATE EXECUTIVES
Description Course provides an educational background for mid-level
managers. Primary emphasis is on the manager/user who must rely
on a computer based information system for support. Early lectures
on the basics of .computer hardware and software establish a common
reference point. Other lectures cover the life-cycle of designing
a new computer system or improving an existing one. Student is
provided "hands-on" experience with remote time-sharing computer
terminals in several interactive languages. Another session covers
an introduction to operations research and quantitative techniques.
Target Audience GS-13/GS-15, who are users of information
or who are responsible for developing systems through
subordinate or contractor personnel
Length 2 weeks
Prerequisites none
Source Department of Defense Computer Institute (DODCI)
Washington Navy Yard
Cost 0
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.1.2
Title INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Description Objective is to familiarize the executive in the
political, economic, and organizational considerations in
moving from system requirements to system specifications.
Topics include the components of a computer system, system
life cycle, management information systems, and requirements
definition.
Target Audience Supergrade Federal Executives
Length 1 week
Prerequisites none
Source Department of Defense Computer Institute (DODCI)
Washington Navy Yard
Cost $ 15
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.1.3
Title EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN ADP
Description The executive obtains an appreciation for the problems
inherent in automating systems and the managerial and technical
commitment needed to successfully automate a process. Course
provides an opportunity to obtain information, develop ideas,
and exchange views with the program staff composed of government,
university, and industry speakers, as well as with fellow
participants from other agencies. Selected introductory level
aspects of data processing will be presented including the
components and capabilities of ADP equipment, feasibility studies,
systems analysis and design, and the impact and applications of ADP.
T arget'Aadience
GS-15 and above who have the responsibility
for automated functions
Length 2 days
Prerequisites none
Source Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C.
Cost $ 175
Availability annually scheduled
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2.1.4
Title EXECUTIVE WORKSHOP IN. ADP SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Description Students will acquire an appreciation for the
complexities of systems analysis and design and an understanding
of the steps that systems analysts follow and the vocabulary they
use. The Workshop focuses on the "doing" of an actual aysterns
project and will be a highly condensed, fast-moving program with
most of the time devoted to completing a systems effort. The
workshop will utilize a case study problem that is typical of
those found in most government agencies. Participant will learn how
a systems analyst handles the analysis and design of a computer
application from the first step of problem definition to the final
documentation of the system. Case study solutions and selected
printed material will supplement lecture and workshop sessions.
Target Audience GS-15 and above who want a full understanding
of the basic concepts and techniques of computer systems analysis.
Length three days
Prerequisites a basic understanding of computers and ADP,
equivalent to that provided by the Executive Seminar in ADP.
Scarce Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C.
Cost $ 250
Availability semi-annually regularly scheduled
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2.2 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
2.2.1
Title STBUCTURED DESIQJ
Description This course covers the structural design methodology of
Youfdbn & Constantine, the major sponsors for the data-flow school
of structured design. This course teaches a new vocabulary for describing
systems. It teaches both evaluation and development techniques and
covers techniques for managing structured programming. Upon completion
of the course, the student will be able to apply these techniques to
moderately sized problems.
Target;Audience computer specialists and ADP managers
Length 34 hours
Prerequisites 6'months programming experience
Source Deltak audio and video cassette tape
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.2.3
Title AN OVERVIEW OF MICHAEL JACKSON DESIGN METHODOLOGY
Description This course covers the Michael Jackson structured design
methodology. Two hew prograiming concepts, backtracking and program
inversion, are discussed. The phases of the Jackson design are covered.
Target Audience computer specialists and ADP managers
Length 12 hours
Prerequisites computing programming or ADP management experience
Source Gene Lowrimore, EPA, NCC
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.2.4
Title MICHAEL JACKSON DESIGN METHODOLOGY
Description This course, an extension of the Michael Jackson Design
Methodology Overview (2.6.2) covers the three phases of the Jackson
Design Methodology. At the end of this course, students should
be able to fully utilize this technique to solve problems.
Target Audience computer specialists and ADP managers
length 1 or 2 weeks
Prerequisites 6 months programming experience
Source Gene Lowrimore, EPA, NCC
Cost 0 •
Availability to be scheduled
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2.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
2.3.1
Title INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Description This course provides an introduction to logic
development as applied to computer programming. Through lecture
and workshop the course provides insights into the components and
capabilities of a data processing system, stored computer programs,
and the program development process.
Length 4 days
Prerequisites none
Source U. S. Civil Service Commission
Cost $ 275
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.2
Title INQUIRY AND REPORTING SYSTEM (IRS) PROGRAMMING WORKSHOP
Description Upon completing this course, student will be able to code
all fundamental sort, select, and format statements and be capable of
developing a program deck of IRS statements and JCL/ECL needed to execute
IRS programs. This workshop focuses on more than a dozen actual IRS
programming assignments which proceed from simple to very complex logic.
A minimum of lecture will be used with the bulk of class time spent on
coding, keyboarding; running., and debugging actual IRS programs. Topics
included are report headings and footings, format editing, data comparisons,
internal data moves, arithmetic operations, auxiliary files, tabulation,
and indexing.
Target Audience
IRS programs
anyone with a need to write or modify
Length 5 days
Prerequisites ADP fundamentals
Source Sigma Data Computing Corporation, Rockville, Maryland or
Vic Cohen, EPA, MIDSD
Cost $ 150
Availability scheduled annually
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2.3.3
Title INTRODUCTORY FORTRAN
Description This introductory session emphasizes actual design,
coding, execution, and correction of simple Fortran routines.
Target Audience laboratory and other personnel involved in scientific and
mathematical applications who want to devise specialized routines.
Length 3 days
Source Dolores Moorman, EPA, Computer Services & Systems Division
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.3.4
Title UNIVAC FORTRAN
Description This course is hardware independent and reviews all
features, statements•, and functions of ANSI Fortran. Topics include
general Fortan programming concepts; assign, control, input, output,
format, and specification statements; and procedures and subprograms.
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to utilize the
features of American National Standard (ANSI) Fortran.
Target•Audience beginning Fortran programmers and scientific users
Length 10 days
Prerequisites computer programming fundamentals or 6 months
programming experience
Source Sperry-Univac
Cost 0
Availability regularly scheduled at the Univac Education Center
or on site
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2.3.5
Title UNIVAC ADVANCED FORTRAN (FORTRAN V)
Description Course material cover all features of Fortran V in terms of
enhancements to basic ANSI Fortran (2.3.4). Students are assigned
exercises and a prograrming problem to develop skills in using Fortran V.
Topics include constant and variable types and core requirements;
control and specification statements; features of the compiler; functions
and subroutines; debug features and methods including dump and
interpretation; and input/output. Students will be able to demonstrate
an understanding thrugh the coding and successful execution of a program
using Fortran V features.
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Target Audience Fortran programmers who have not used Univac Fortran V
Length 5 days
Prerequisites Fortran programming course or equivalent experience
Source Sperry-Univac
Cost 0
Availability regularly scheduled at the Univac Education Center or on site
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2.3.6
Title UNIVAC EXECUTIVE CONTROL LANGUAGE (ECL)
Description This course is designed to provide the programmer with a
working knowledge of Univac 1100 ECL and operating system concepts in
order to effectively use any 1100 system. Topics include an introduction
to the 1100 hardware, system philosophy and design, EXEC control statements,
file structures, processors,.and canned runstreams. Students will be
able to demonstrate a knowledge of EXEC control statements and
interrelationships though the use of exercises and quizzes and be able
to complete a class project typifying an 1100 data processing project.
Target Audience scientific users, computer technicians and
data system users
Length 5 days
Prerequisites 1100 series systems concepts and fundamentals of
computer programming
Source Sperry-Univac
Cost 0
Availability
on site
regularly scheduled at the Univac Education Center and
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2.3.7
Title UNIVAC EXECUTIVE CONTROL LANGUAGE (ECL)
Description This course is designed to provide the programmer with a
working knowledge of 1100 ECL and operating system concepts to
effectively use any 1100 system. The course consists of 5 video cassettes
and a student workbook. Topics include hardware overview of 1100 systems,
introduction to 1100 system philosophy and design, EXEC control statements,
file structures, and collector and FURPUR processors. This course
provides students with the ability to use 1100 control language commands
and to construct runstreams for most data processing applications.
Students will be able to describe how the EXEC processes a run.
Target;Aadience scientific users, computer specialists, data technicians,
and data system users
Length 20 hours
Prereqoisities 1100 series systems concepts and fundamentals of
computer programming
Source NCC, MIDSD, Cincinnati, and all Regional offices
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.3.8
Title FUNDAME3SITALS OF COBOL
Description This course is oriented toward the fundamentals of System/
360 ANS Cobol language. An explanation of the four divisions of a
Cobol program and their related entries will be provided through
lectures and practical exercises. Exercises are presented in a
progressive manner with each serving as a building block for subsequent
material. Students will code and run Cobol programs on the IBM 360.
Maximum opportunity for individual instruction and assistance is
provided through workshop sessions and in-class discussion of
individual problems.
Target; Agdience anyone with an immediate need for writing Cobol programs
Length 2 weeks
Prerequisites basic ADP
Source Army Management Engineering Training Agency (AHETA)
Rock Island, Illinois
Cost $ 250
Availability regularly scheduled '
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2.3.9
Title SCOKB IV
Description This color videotape course describes the advantages of
usingSCORE IV as .a Cobol program generator and teaches required syntax
and coding techniques. The course consists of four cassettes and a
study guide, provides an understanding of the potential of SCORE IV,
and enables the student to construct a typical SCORE IV request.
Target Audience computer specialists and data system users
Length 6 hours
Prerequisites knowledge of Cobol
Source Maureen Johnson and Vic Cohen
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.3.10
Title S2K BASIC NATURAL/LANGUAGE
Description This is the entrance level course which provides System
2000 users with the skills required to utilize basic System 2000 and -
the immediate access feature. System 2000 terms and concepts are
presented, and data hierarchies are highlighted. Data base security
as well as the backup and recovery capabilities of System 2000 are
presented. The data description language and data base creation process
are presented and exercised. The retrieval and update language
capabilities within Queue Access and Immediate Access are presented and
exercised within laboratory sessions with hands-on access to an
instructor-prepared data base.
Target'Aadience computer specialists, data technicians, project
managers, data system users, and managers
Length 5 days
Prerequisites none
Source MRI Corporation
Wheaton, Maryland
Cost $ 350
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.11
Title S2K PROCEDURAL LANGUAGE INTERFACE (PLI)
Description Students learn all System 2000 PLI commands used for
data declaration, data base control, retrieval and updating, System
2000 control, and precompiler control. In addition, the System 2000
concepts used in qualifying data within hierarchical structures are
taught. Three detailed laboratory exercises are presented.
Target Audience computer specialist, data technicians, project
managers, data system users, and managers
Length 3 days
Prerequisites Basic/Natural Language Course and Cobol, Fortran, or PL/1
Source MRI Corporation
Wheaton, Maryland
Cost ? 300
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.12
Title S2K APPLICATIONS ANALYSIS METHODS
Description This course is designed for those technically oriented users
Tnterested in improving the performance of their System 2000 applications.
Topics include Immediate Access Where and Action clause operations,
index processing, scratch and sort-merge file activity during system
operations, system overlay concepts, and various data management
techniques which assist the advanced user in optimizing the utilization
of Queue Access, Immediate Access Feature, and the Procedural Language
Interface Feature.
Target Audience computer specialists
Length 3 days
Prerequisites Basic/Natural Language, Procedural Language Interface,
and moderate "systems experience
Source MM Corporation
Wheaton, Maryland
Cost $ 300
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.13
Title S2K DATA BASE DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION
Description This course recognizes the emergence of the new role of
Data Base Administrator (DBA) in the data management environment.
A program of intensive instruction prepares the future DBA to perform
this important function. Beginning with detailed information on
System 2000 storage structures and design techniques, the course
teaches the DBA how to establish security procedures, how to monitor
and optimize data base performance, and how to guarantee the integrity
of loaded data. A state-of-the-art review acquaints students with
the administrative functions, roles, and tools that most often
accompany their new position.
Target•Audience computer specialists, data technicians, and managers
Length 2 days
Prerequisites experience in systems projects and System 2000
Source MRI Corporation
Wheeiton, Maryland
Cost $ 300
Availability retjul ar"! y •••• '• ••• •«; '•• .< "•
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2.3.14
Title S2K REPORT WRITER
Description This course provides users with the skills required to
properly define and produce reports. The first part of the course
provides each student with the knowledge of technical Report Writer
terms and concepts, the correct form and usage of report definition
and execution statements, and the application of general ideas and
rules of procedures in the preparation of simple reports. The second.
part of this course provides each student with the ability to use
externally derived names and user exit subroutines and to discriminate
when the Report Writer Feature is to be appropriately applied.
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Target Audience computer specialists
Length 3 days
Prerequisites Basic/Natural Language Course and moderate programming
experience in assembler, Cobol, Fortran, or PL/1
Source MRI Corporation
Wheaton, Maryland
Cost $ 300
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.15
Title INTRODUCTION TO MINICOMPUTERS
Description This course is designed for the individual with no computer
experience or the programmer with compiler-level background only. Major
topics include a history of computers, number systems, hardware and
software overviews, elements of programming, memory, console operations,
and input/output processing. Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will able to perform arithmetic operations with and conversions
among decimal, octal, and binary numbering systems? plan, flowchart, and
code a simple assembler language program; load and execute simple
assembler language programs; and identify appropriate hardware and
software configurations for specific applications.
Target Audience computer specialists and scientific users
Length 5 days
Prerequisites none
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost $ 395
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.16
Title PDP11 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING
Description This course covers the instructions and features common
to all PDP11 models. Subjects include an overview of the PDPll
family of computers', addressing modes., the instruction set, program
generation, input/output processing, stacks, subroutine .processing,
and interrupts. Upon successful completion of this course, the
student will be able to write an assembler language program to
manipulate data in memory and to transfer data to or from an I/O device.
Target-Audience computer specialists and PDPll managers
Length 5 days
Prereqoisites binary and octal numbering systems and basic elements of
assembler and machine language programming or course Introduction to
Minicomputers (2.3.15).
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost $ 395
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.17
Title ESXH MACRO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Description Lectures, classroom and laboratory exercises provides
entryintothe IAS operating system. Course covers common utilities,
overviews of MACR011 and programming techniques, and the fundamental
concepts of assembling, relocating code, and linking.
Target Audience computer specialists (but inexperienced PDPll assembler
programmers)
Length 5 days
Prerequisites PDPll assembly language
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost $ 450
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.18
Title PDP11 FORTRAN
Description Course .covers the syntax format and structure of Fortran W;
arithmetic and logical statements; disk, magtape and other device input
and output routines; and common, arrays, and subroutines.
Target Audience computer specialists and scientific users
Length 3 days
Prerequisites none
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost $ 290
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.19
Title PROGRAMMING IN BASIC
Description Course covers syntax and functions, signon, saving
programs, types of variables, I/O, assignment statements, program
control, arrays, file handling, and string manipulation.
Target Audience computer specialists, scientific users, and managers
Length 3 days •
Prerequisites fundamentals of ADP
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost $ 290
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.20
Title PDP11 COBOL
Description This course is DEC'S version of ANSI Cobol and covers
how the operating system and internals of the PDPll handle the Cobol
language. Specifically, the course covers the PDPll Cobol language
reference manual, data storage, character string manipulation, operating
and efficiency considerations, utilities (SORT, COBRG, REFORMAT), the
impact of Cobol on the operating system, files and other restrictions,
and future enhancements.
Target Audience computer specialists
Length 7 days
Prerequisites ANSI Cobol
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost ? 560
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.21
Title IAS SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Description Course covers system generation and administration, privileged
PDS commands, and the use of system control interface commands. Realtime use
of IAS will be discussed as will the implementation of user-written command
language interpreters. Other subjects are spooling, startup procedures,
and initiating realtime tasks.
Target•Audience computer specialists; course is designed for the
individual responsible for operating, managing, or writing system
level programs for an IAS installation.
Length 5 days
Prerequisites working knowledge of the IAS operating system
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost $ 450
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.22
Title RSX11D OPERATING SYSTEM
Description Course teaches how to make use of the real-time
capabilities of the PDP11 and covers MCR commands, system utility
programs (EDIT, PIP, FILEX, TASKBUILDER, LIBRARIAN), overlay system,
common and shared libraries, MACRO/FORTRAN and intertask communications,
and QIO, file control, and real-time services.
Target Audience computer specialists
Length 5 days
Prerequisites MACHO program development and assembler or Fortran
Source Digital Equipment Corporation
Cost $ 450
Availability regularly scheduled
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2.3.23
Title PDP11/70 IAS SYSTEMS ORIENTATION . -
Description The purpose of this course is to provide "hands-on"
predellvery training to PDPll technical managers. This intensive
course includes topics in IAS operating system; system installation;
compiler installation; roles of the system manager; system acceptance
testing; interaction procedures from the EPA/DEC relationship;
maintenance procedures for hardware and software, etc. The course is
"tutorial" and should prepare the prospective PDPll/70 system manager
to fully accept all technical responsibilities.
Target Audience PDPll/70 systems managers with total hardware and
software responsibility
Length 2 days
Prerequisites those with direct responsibility for operations and
maintenance of a PDPll/70 IAS site
Source Bruce Almich, EPA, Computer Services & Systems Division
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.4 TERMINAL LANGUAGES AND TEXT EDITORS
2.4.1
Title ALPHA
Description Alpha is the language used through the keyboard terminal
to construct, store, and retrieve programs and data files at WCC.
This course covers the use of the low speed terminal, entering and
editing of data, and running computer programs interactively as well
as in other modes. Also included are a comparison of Alpha with Wylbur
and an opportunity for "hands-on" terminal experience.
Target Audience all
Length 2 days
Prerequisites none
Source Comnet
Cost 0
Availability regularly scheduled beginning in July
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2.4.2
Title COMNET ORIENTATION
Description This videotape series covers the history and
corporate organization of COMNET,. an overview of the OOMNET
contract, operations, communications, customer support,.and the-
concepts and demonstration of Alpha and related software.
Target"Audience ADP coordinators, system managers, and all
heads of organizations with a need to access .the Washington
Computer Center (COMNET).
Length 6 videotapes
Prerequisites none
Source Anne Parkis, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability Washington, regional offices, and major laboratories
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2.4.3
Title UNIVAC CONVERSATIONAL TIME SHARING (CTS)
Description This is a programmed instruction course which can be taken
independently. It describes each GTS command, its function, and syntax.
The student is expected to have access to an interactive terminal in
order to have hands-on experience via practice sessions. Topics include
fundamentals of GTS, executing the program, text editing, file structures,
data file operations, output commands, program sequence control statements,
string variables, and subscripted variables. The course provides an
understanding of the potential uses of CTS and provides sufficient
training in the langugage syntax to enable the student to use CTS
effectively without further training.
Target Audience computer specialists, data technicians,
data system users
Length 40 hours
Prerequisites Univac Executive Control Language (ECL)
Source Sperry-Univac
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.4.4
Title UNIVAC TEXT EDITOR (@ED)
Description This presentation describes -all the features of the Univac @£D
processor, covers syntax details, and encourages student participation in
interactive terminal exercises. Upon completion of the course, the student
will be able to effectively use the @ED processor to create, modify, and
combine on-line program and data files.
Target Audience computer specialists, data technicians,
and data system users
Length 1 day
Prerequisites Univac Executive Control Language (ECL)
Source NCC User Services
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5 I^HEMATICAL/STATISTICAL USER
2.5.1
Title INTRODUCTION TO EPA SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE
Description This course provides an overview of available general purpose
scientific software packages in the areas of mathematical and statistical
analysis, simulation and modeling, computer graphics, and an overview of
available special purpose and utility packages. Orientation in these
areas should encourage courses that provide more detailed instruction in
these packages. User problem analysis sessions will be addressed as
time permits. Specific topics are mathematical and statistical analysis
(SAS, SPSS, BMDP, IMSL, STAT-PACK, MSTH-STAT, PL-MATH, MOTH-PACK, TSL,
SSP, OMNITAB, GENSTAT); simulation and modeling (CSMP, FMPS, MPSX, GASPIV,
GPSS); computer graphics (IPP, CALCOMP, Tektronix, AJ830/832, Harvard
Graphics, PLOT3D); and special purpose and utility packages (RHB
routines, special program library, and user experiences).
Target Audience scientific users, computer specialists, and statisticians
Length 3 days
Prerequisites none
Source Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.2
Title INTRODUCTION TO BMDP - BIOMEDICAL COMPUTER PROGRAMS (REVISED)
Description Course provides a basic understanding of the procedures
involved in using the BMDP package for data analysis, an overview of
the statistical procedures available in BMDP, and specific details for
usage of the more commonly used routines. Methods of preparing inputs
to the program control language/ data transformations and simple data
analyses using common statistical methods will be discussed in detail.
Background information on JCL and Alpha, detailed examples, student
workshops and discussion sessions will provide the basis for future
use of the package.
Target Audience scientific users, computer specialists, and managers
Length 2 or 3 days
Prerequisites basic statistics is recommended
Source Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.3
Title INTRODUCTION TO SAS - STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM
Description Course will consist of lectures on the general capabilities
of SAS and detailed specifics regarding usage of commonly used
statistical procedures and program statements. These lectures will be
combined with on-line demonstrations and student workshops supported
by background discussions on JCLr Alpha, etc. This course should
provide users with a basic technical background necessary to use SAS.
Length 2 or 3 days
Target Audience scientific users, computer specialists, and managers
Prerequisites basic statistics is recommended
Source Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.4
Title INTRODUCTION TO SPSS - STATISTICAL PACKAGE FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Description Course consists of lectures stressing data definition,
storage, and retrieval of data files; usage of common statistical
procedures; data manipulation; and user experiences. These lectures
supported by detailed discussions of examples, student workshops,
discussion sessions, and an overview of JCL and Alpha will provide a
solid foundation for users planning to use the SPSS package.
Target Audience scientific users, computer specialists, and managers
Length 2 or 3 days
Prerequisite basic statistics is recommended
Source Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.5
Title INTRODUCTION TO IPP - INTEGRATED PLOTTING PACKAGE
Description Course contains discussions on using the IPP package to
produce simple plots on the .line printer, Tektronix display unit, and~
the Calcorap pen plotter. The logic of IPP will be discussed. The
routines for generating simple annotated and labeled plots of points,
straight lines, curves, and contours will be explained in great detail.
On-line demonstrations and.student workshops supported by background
discussions on JCL and Alpha will give students the opportunity to
observe and produce plots on the line printer and the Tektronix
display. Additionally, a three dimensional plotting package,
PLOT3D, will be discussed and illustrated.
Target Audience scientific users, computer specialists, and managers
Length 3 to 5 days
Prerequisites Fortran is desirable but not essential
Source Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.6
Title INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTINUOUS SYSTEM MODELING PROGRAM (CSMP)
CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
Description CSMP is a continuous system simulation language that allows
models to be prepared directly from either a block diagram representation
or a set of ordinary differential equations. This course contains
discussions of CSMP capabilities, system dynamics, modeling block approach,
and model debugging and analysis. Simple simulation programs will be
discussed and illustrated, and areas of application will be described.
Target-Audience scientific users, computer specialists, and managers
Length 3 to 5 days
Prerequisites some programming in a high level language is desirable
but not essential.
Source Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.7
Title
INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING SYSTEM
(FMPS) ON THE RTF UNIVAC 1110
Descrigtion FMPS is an advanced mathematical progranming language
use'd for solving linear programming problems. The course provides
information on FMPS for solving simple, generalized upper bound and
mixed integer linear programming problems. Methods of inputting data,
preparing command sequences, and interpreting results of linear
programming models will be disucssed in great detail. Other topics
include the FMPS control language, input format and data deck
organization, postoptimal procedures for sensitivity analyses,
and user experiences.
Target Audience scientific users, computer specialists, and managers
Length 3 to 5 days
Prerequisites some programming in a high level language is desirable
but not necessary
Source Gene Lowrimore, NCC
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.8
Title INTRODUCTON TO THE MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (MPSX)
Description MPSX is an advanced mathematical programming language used
for solving linear programming problems. The course provides information
on MPSX for solving simple, generalized upper bound and mixed integer
linear programming problems. Methods of inputting data, preparing
command sequences, and interpreting results of linear programming
models will be discussed in great detail. Other topics include the MPSX
control language, input format and data deck organization, postoptiinal
procedures for sensitivity analysis, and user experiences.
Target Agdience scientific users, computer specialists, and managers
tength 3 to 5 days
Prereqqisites some programing background is a high level language
is"desirable but not necessary.
Soarce Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.5.9
Title STATISTICAL PACKAGE FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (SPSS)
Description SPSS is an integrated system of computer programs designed to
perform many different types of data analysis in a simple and convenient
manner. In addition to the usual descriptive statistics, frequency
distributions, and cross tabulations, SPSS contains correlation and
regression techniques. The student will learn the power of statements
necessary to activate the routines that perform these statistical
computations.
Target Audience scientific users performing statistical computations
Length 2 days
Source Dolores Moorman, EPA, Computer Services & Systems Division
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.6 GRAPHICS
2.6.1
Title GRAPHICS FOR SCIENTISTS
Description Automatic plotting used in conjunction with computer programs
facilitates graphical and pictorial displays of data. This seminar
demonstrates generalized routines to generate Cartesian coordinate plots
(X/Y and X/Time) and probability area plots. Other features discussed are
user data specifications and related equipment.
Target Audience personnel who need to display data graphically
length 1 day
Prereqaisite low speed terminal protocol would be useful but not necessary
Source Dolores Moorman, EPA, Computer Services & Systems Division
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.6.3
Title CALCOMP GRAPHICS AT EPA
Description This course provides information and exercises on the use
bi: the Calcomp plotters, libraries, and procedures at EPA WCC and NCC.
Calcomp pen plotters are supported at the EPA data centers and several
remote locations. The Calcomp libraries include the levels of graphics
software support: basic routines, functional routines, and application
programs. The-basic routines provide the simple line drawing, axis
drawing, and annotation functions. The functional routines provide
routines for several graphics areas including general, scientific,
business, drafting, and curve fitting. The basic and functional routines
require a user-provided Fortran program. The applications programs
require user-provided data and commands. The programs provide
flowcharting, forms generation, contour plotting, three-dimensional
plotting and curve-fitting.
Target•Audience computer specialists, scientific users, and managers
tength 2 to 3 days
Prerequisites none
Source Elijah Poole, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand at site with Calcomp plotter
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2.6.4
Title HARVARD GRAPHICS AT EPA
Description This course provides information arid exercises on the use
of the Harvard Graphics programs, libraries, and procedures at EPA
WCC and NCC. The Harvard Graphics programs are applications programs
for three-dimensional data presentation and mapping. The programs
are SYMAP, SYIWU, CALPORM, GRIDS, and POLYVRT. SYMAP displays
spatially arrayed data by regions of contour, proximal mapping, or
conformant mapping. The pic'toral output is generated on the line
printer using a character overprint technique. SYMVU generates a
three-dimensional perspective view of surfaces on a Calcomp pen plotter,
GRIDS generates line printer character overprint representations of
cell gridded data. POLYVRT is a utility program for geographies base
file manipulation and plotting.. It can be used with the COUNTY DIME
data and WORLD DATA BANK 1. More detailed courses on POLYVRT, SYMAP,
and SYMVU are available with a duration of 2 to 4 days.
Target_'Andience computer specialists, scientific users, and managers
Length 2 to 3 days
Prereggis ites none
Source Elijah Poole^ MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand at site with Calcomp, Tektronix, and printer
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2.6.5
Title TEKTRONIX GRAPHICS AT EPA
Description This course provides information and exercises on the use
of Tektronix graphics terminals, libraries, and procedures at EPA WCC and
NCC. Tektronix computer terminals are interactive graphics devices. They
have keyboard and graphics input. They have text and lighted graphics
line segments on storage screens. A hardcopy device is used for paper
copies. Four software packages are available. Terminal Control System
is the basic set of routines referenced by a user written Fortran program.
Advanced Graphing II is a set of routines for drawing axis plots and is
referenced by a user written Fortran program. The Calcomp Preview library
includes routines to replace.the basic Calcomp library for user provided
Calcomp programs. Preview versions of the Calcomp applications programs
are available. The Interactive Graphing Package is a fully interactive
graphing applications package requiring user provided commands and data.
Target Audience EPA programmers, scientists, and managers
Length 2 to 3 days
Prerequisites None
Source Elijah Poole, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand at site with Calcomp plotter
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2.6.6
Title CALCOMP THREED GRAPHICS AT EPA
Description This course provides information and exercises on the use "of
Calcomp plotters, the Calcomp THREED program, related libraries, and
procedures at EPA WCC and NCC. Calcomp pen plotters are available
at EPA data centers and several remote locations. The program THREED
is used for automatically drawing three dimensional perspective views
of surfaces. THREED is used for visualizing sets of values expressed
as a function of two variables or described in XYZ coordinates. The user
usually provides data on commands. Functions can be programmed. THREED
has features such as stereo views, user specified angle and distance from
which the object is viewed, and plotting with or without hidden lines.
Target Audience EPA programmers, scientists, and managers
Length 2 to 3 days
Prerequisites Calcomp Graphics recommended
Source Elijah Poole, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand at site with Calcomp plotter
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2.6.7
Title CALOOMP GPCP GRAPHICS AT EPA
Description This course provides information and exercises on the use
of Calcomp plotters, the Calcomp General Purpose Contouring Program,
related libraries, and procedures at EPA WCC and NCC. Calcomp pen
plotters are available at EPA data centers and several remote locations.
The General Purpose Contouring Program is a Calcomp applications program
requiring user-provided data and commands. User programmed functions
can also be plotted. GPCP grids randomly located three dimensional data
and draws lines of constant attitude. The program allows annotation of
contours, annotation of data points, user-provided gradients, stereo
views, region blanking, and generation of data for other programs.
Target * Aud ience EPA programmers, scientists, and managers
Length 2 to 3 days
Prerequisites Calcomp Graphics recommended
Source Elijah Poole, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand at site with Calcomp plotter
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2.6.8
Title TEKTRONIX TCS AND AGII GRAPHICS AT EPA
Description This course provides information and exercises on the use
of Tektronix terminals, the Tektronix TCS and AGII libraries, related
libraries, and procedures at EPA WCC and NCC. Tektronix computer
terminals are interactive graphics storage screen devices. Terminal
Control System is a library of basic graphics and support routines
for Tektronix terminals. These routines are used by user written
Fortran programs for general Tektroni line graphics, annotation,
and graphics input. Advanced Graphing II is a library of axis
plotting routines for Tektronix terminals. These routines are used
by user written Fortran programs for drawing graphs.
Target Audience EPA programmers, scientists, and managers
Length 2 to 4 days
Prerequisites Tektronix Graphics recommended
Source Elijah Poole, EPA, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand
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2.6.9
Title TEKTRONIX IGP AND CALCOMP PREVIEW GRAPHICS AT EPA
Description This course provides information and exercises on the
use of Tektronix terminals, the Tektronix Interactive Graphics Package,
the Calcomp Preview library, related libraries, and procedures at EPA
WCC and NCC. Tektronix computer terminals are interactive graphics
storage screen devices. Calcomp Preview is a library of Tektronix
routines to replace the basic Calcomp routines. A user provided
Calcomp program can be displayed on a Tektronix terminal. Preview
versions of the Calcomp applications programs are available. The
Interactive Graphing Package is a fully interactive applications
package. The user directs the program with commands and data thus
requiring no programming. IGP allows generation of high quality
plots and bar charts with annotation.
Target Audience EPA programmers, scientists, and managers
Length 2 to 3 days
Prerequisites Tektronix Graphics recommended
Source Elijah Poole, MIDSD
Cost 0
Availability on demand at site with Calcomp plotter
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2.8 ALL CATEGORIES
SHORT SUBJECTS)
The topics below have been compiled from presentations, seminars, or
briefings given by the noted individual for a particular purpose. These
topics are included with the expectation that they may be of interest to
others. To schedule a session, call the individual listed. If a series
of lectures would be of interest, contact Vic Cohen to arrange for their
presentation. Subjects are available to all without charge.
2.8.1
Title OVERSIGHT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ADP
Description The spectrum of regulations directed towards ADP procurement
promulgated by GSA, the Congress, and OMB are discussed. Listeners
should end the session with an understanding of the legislative
mandate, the purposes, and the responsibilities implied for such
regulation and a list of references.
Length 1 hour
Source Ken Byram, EPA, MIDSD
2.8.2
Title BIBLIOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS
Description MIDSD sponsored a study of the several Agency information
systems which allow extensive literature files to be scanned by subject.
The seminar explains the study which consisted of both a review of
existing systems and recommendations for future development. The
presentation includes a status report on the implementation of the
recommendations.
Length 1 hour ;
Source Neil Haley, EPA, MIDSD
2.8.3
Title POUR STAGES OF ADP GROWTH
Description Dr. Richard Nolan of the Harvard Business School has crafted
£
a model of how ADP use develops in a large organization, which seems to
fit EPA rather well.
Length 1/2 hour
Scarce Morris Yaguda, EPA, MIDSD
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2.8.4
Title ZERO BASE BUDGETING
Description This videotape was prepared as an orientation to EPA's zero
base ADP budgeting exercise. A Washington, D. C. consultant explains
the basic principles of ZBB, followed by group discussions of how they
apply to the ADP timesharing fund. An interview with an ADP system
manager doing a ZBB analysis concludes the presentation.
Length 1 hour
Source Neil Haley, EPA, MIDSD
2.8.5
Title EPA'S PRINCIPAL ADP SERVICES
i
Description EPA's major, remote batch timesharing facilities provided
at WCC and NCC are the subject of this session. The history of the two
facilities is explained,1 along with a prediction for future configurations.
The services available at each facility are highlighted, and brief
mention is made of how access and funding are obtained.
Length 1 hour
Source Ken Byram, EPA, 'MIDSD
2.8.6
Title EPA ADP PROCUREMENT APPROVALS
Description All ADP procurements must be approved by MIDSD before
Contracts Management Division will act on them. Required contents of
procurement packages and the reasons why their approval is necessary are
presented in this seminar. The feasibility study requirement is
explained, as are the several open order contracts which can be used
with only minor approvals. The EPA ADP Manual is a major reference.
Length 1 hour
Source Morris Yaguda, EPA, MIDSD
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SECTION 3
SCHEDULES
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3 COURSE SCHEDULES
3.01 ARMY MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING TRAINING AGENCY
Fundamentals of Cobol Nov 1-12
77
3.10 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (DC)
Introduction to Computer Programming
-3C20 COMPUTER NETWORK CORPORATION
Alpha (Washington only)
3.30 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMPUTER INSTITUTE
Aug 1-5
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every Tues & Wed
Computer Orientation for Intermediate Executives Sep 12-23
Nov 7-18
Information Management for Senior Executives
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Computer System Privacy
3.55 MRI CORPORATION (SYSTEM 2000)
Basic Natural Languageterface
Procedural Language Interface
3.80 SPERRY UNIVAC
Executive Control Language (ECL)
Cobol
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77
Dec 5-16 77
Oct 31-4 Nov 77
Dec 12-16 77
Feb 13-17 78
Aug 24-25
Sep 7-8
77
77
Aug 1-5 77
Aug 8-10 77
Aug 22-26 77
Aug 8-19
Sep 19-30
77
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TRAINING EVALUATION FORM
Additional courses that should be offered (by target audience);
ON DEMAND course requests:
Other remarks:
Contributor:
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Address
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Mail
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Date
Mail to: ADP Training Committee
Victor Cohen (PM-218)
EPA
Washington, D. C. 20460
68
GPO 920-O8 I
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