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S Enrolment r Computing classes only /’"'IX ' + U* We list below a limited number of computing classes for which postal enrolments for the language although it is an excellent vehicle for learning about computers and onrisicnurcn are now open. Enrolments for these classes must be made by mail. No enrolments programming. F't | I > for these classes are being accepted at our General Office. Please use the / Two full year courses are offered; a beginners' course at two hours per week and an i Ol\/IGCmOIC Enrolment Form printed with this advertisement. advanced course at two-hours per week. The beginners course assumes no previous i Viy K/'kj Introduction to Data Processing background and topics are covered at a rate determined by the individual. In two hours per week for one term, this course provides a general introduction to cmort rniioccq computers and their use in processing information for commercial, scientific or VUUKbtb Processina An information session on these classes will be held in Room C 232, Madras Street personal use. 53500 A Tuesday 7-9 pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $15.00 site at 7.00 pm on Monday 12 December. Many technical terms used in computing are demystified and by the end of the 535008 Wednesday 5-7 pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $15.00 course the student should be able to engage in erudite conversation about RAMS, Comnuter Awareness Please note: Places in classes will be allocated by ballot, the first being on Friday ROMS, bit, bytes; discuss the relative merits of micros, minis and mainframes and honinninn Fohmarv a 16 December. Later applications will be assigned on first-come, first-served basis. discuss the impact, good and bad, of computers on society. The topics are covered c-i-ta-t a thLhsu 9 a. r nm r uvppkc /12 hnurei wnn Closing date for acceptance of enrolments is 5.00 pm Monday 9 January 1984. All by a combination of lecture sessions, group discussion, films, practical ThnrcHav r 7nm r >«ppko 12 hnnrJ tisnn enrolments will be acknowledged and receipted with advice on class starting date demonstrations and visits to computer installations. r'nmmanninn t»<»k homnninn March iq and room number. Enrolments for all other part-time classes will be taken between The cou rse content is guided to a large extent by the interests of the students. Qiic/r De 9 in ning Marcn is h <512 nn 9.00 am and 7.30 pm on 1& 2 February 1954. See this puper on 28 J a nu a ry 1984 lor compute. Awareness SIIBID Thursday 517 pm I"S 72 tom! SzS! further details. Thjs six week cou rse is aimed at those without any knowledge of computers. Topics BAS | C for beoinners Christchurch Polytechnic Telephone 798-150 Learning for Living in 1984. to be covered include the building blocks of computers, howand why'theywork, Commencing week beginning February 6 , and applications. A bnef introductfon to a programming language is included. 51162 A Tu « sday 7 . y 9 pm 6 weeks (12 hours) $12.00 Pnrnlmpnt Fnrm Applicants wishing to enrol in higher levels of PASCAL or BASIC should have 511628 Thursday 10 ■l2 noon 6 weeks (12 hours) $12.00 Enroinieill rorlll recentlv comoleted the previous level. Commencing week beginning March 19 Enrolments close at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 January 1984. 51162 C Tuesday 7- 9pm 6 weeks (12 hours) ..$12.00 I wish to enrol for the following courses: The language most commonly used in microcomputers for personal or business use. Thursday 10 12 noon 6 weeks (12 hours) $12.00 , . Simple to learn as it resembles a mixture of English and algebra. Increasingly BASIC I 12 weekß d>4 hoi>r<n «nnn Course name 1 Fee|s | powerful versions of the language useful in a wide variety of environments have ■ 53531 A Monday 3-5 pm 12 weeks 24 hou s $20.00 become available. The course is taught in five levels, and an introductory course for 535318 Tuesday 1- 3pm 12 weeks 44 nours) s4o.uu Ist choice 2nd choice 3rd choice beginners is also offered. The overall objective is a sound working knowledge of all r 7nm 12 wZeks 24 hours $2O 00 riav I I | techniques available in standard versions of the language. The beginners’course 53531 D Wednesday 5-7 pm 12 weeks (24 hours) day - | runs for six weeks at 2 hours per week, levels 1■ 5 run over a full term at 2 hours 5353 E Wednesday 7-9 pm 2 weeks 24 hou s $20.00 time _ZJ -- J per week. To achieve maximum benefit students should expect to put in additional 53531 F Thursday 12 weeks (24 hours) | 20 ; 00 class code I ——J I 1 • * time outs,de c ass - basic 2 , ,—: . , 1 BASIC 1 /2 Simple pre-entry for real beginners to programming T , /oa hr,„rc> wnnn Course name | 1 Fee $ 1 Fee total $ .J BASIC 1 Simple input, output, repetition and structure. 535328 Tuesday 79 pm 12 weeks 24 hours $2O 00 BASIC 2 Introduction to file handling and tables; string manipulation 535328 Tuesday 7-9 pm 12 weeks 24 nours *2u.uu iliSr us “EB E I I 1 I I PASCAL BASIC 3 fme --J '- —M A more recent language gaining wide acceptance because of the strengths inherent . 53533 A Wednesday 3-5 pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $20.00 class code ,1 J I 1 in its more structured format. Has considerable use in the educational and scientific 535338 Wednesday 7-9 pm 12 weeks 24 hours $20.00 field and is better appreciated with a background in programming or logic. The 53533 C Thursday 5■7 pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $20.00 If a place in a first term course is not course Is taught In tour levels. At each lw .l classes run two hours per week for one BASrcA 57 pm , 2 „ eeRS (24 hours) $2OOO available, please (tick box) PASCAL 1 Introduction to PASCAL; control loops. BASIC 5 To run in Term 2 either I I return my payment and application form •• PASCAL 2 Use of functions and procedures. PASCAL 1 r==] . . , . PASCALS' File handling, pointers and variant records. 53541 A Tuesday 3- spm 12 weeks (24 hours) $20.00 or II enrol me in the equivalent course in Term 3 PASCAL 4 Applications of PASCAL to advanced data structures. 535418 Thursday 5- 7pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $20.00 K4v pnmlmnnf Hotsail q FORTRAN PASCAL 2 iviy ciiiuiineiH utfidiia die. One of the original high level languages which has been steadily refined since its 53542 A Thursday 7- 9pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $20.00 family name introduction. Designed and still used largely for mathematical and statistical work. PASCAL 3 y H" 1 1 Strength of the language lies in its stability and the array of mathematical routines 53543 A Wednesday 7-9 pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $20.00 first names J L J incorporated in it. PASCAL 4 ~ I The course runs for a full year at two hours per week and is aimed at beginners’ 55270 A Mondav 7- 9pm 12 weeks (24 hours) $20.00 home address -1 level. However, those who wish to improve their knowledge of the language would f I also benefit. Entry to the course is recommended to those who specifically require FULL YEAR COURSES L-. . , .■-I the facilities which FORTRAN offers — other languages are more suited for Beginners COBOL bnmp phone no. F business phone | 1 aeguHng programming teehnteues. 71 l?m S SSX date of birth J The most widely used commercial programming language in existence today. A P3511C Wednesday 3- spm 36 weeks (72 hours) $35.00 . . , . ]• ‘living’language, its facilities are maintained by a "special industry-wide cbmmittee Advanced COBOL My enrolment fee Of|s Jis enclosed. to ensure it meets the ever increasing demands of the commercial world. P3512A Monday . 5■7 pm 36 weeks (72 hours) $35.00 (Chequee-psiyable tp dbristchurch Polytechnic) \ ~ Popularity rests on its resemblance to Efiglish and the flexible methods it provides Programming in FORTRAN , l. v WIT--? L ■" 11 ’ 'F’ •* f or fjie handling and data manipulation — essential attributes in the business P3104A Monday 5-7 pm 36 weeks 72 hours $35.00 Signature I environment. Like FORTRAN, probably best attempted if you have a specific need P 31048 Monday 7 -9 pm 36 weeks (72 hours) $35.00