Free Non-credit Courses Descriptions

Autumn 2009

R: Beyond the Basics
This class will provide an introduction to programming in R: data manipulation, loops, and writing
your own functions.

Instructor:     Stephanie Lee
Date:   Monday, October 26
Time:   NOON to 1:00PM
Place:  Savery 121

Geoprocessing in ArcGIS
Geoprocessing involves an automated workflow of GIS tasks with each task comprised of an operation of geospatial database producing a new dataset. It enables the user to define, manage and analyze information used in projects to make decisions. By using sample projects, this class will introduce to students some of the most commonly used geoprocessing tools such as Append, Buffer, Dissolve, Intersect, Union and Clip.

Instructor:     Andre Ortega
Date:   Monday, October 26
Time:   2:30PM to 3:30PM
Place:  Savery 121

Dissertation Publishing Tricks
This lecture will help you format your thesis/dissertation to conform with the UW Graduate School Style and Policy Manual for Theses and Dissertations.

Instructor:     D. Gleason
Date:   Tuesday, October 27
Time:   9:00AM to 10:00AM
Place:  Savery 121

Introduction to Stata
New Stata user?  This class will cover basic techniques for managing syntax and output, manipulating/restructuring data, analyzing data using regression, and displaying results with basic graphics.

Instructor:     Kristan Seibel
Date:   Thursday, October 29
Time:   11:30AM to 12:30PM
Place:  Savery 121

EViews
This introductory class covers four main topics using Eviews: data management, basic statistical analysis, simple regression models and graphics.

Instructor:     Jianguo Wang
Date:   Thursday, October 29
Time:   2:00PM to 3:00PM
Place:  Savery 121

Introduction to Access 2007
This lecture will give you the tools to create a simple yet effective database for any business, organization, inventory, or research. Learn how to enter  data, create tables, forms, queries, reports, and customize the look of your database.

Instructor:     Lindsey Brewer
Date:   Wednesday, November 4
Time:   3:30PM to 4:30PM
Place:  Savery 121

Understanding Multiyear Estimates from the American Community Survey
The American Community Survey is an on-going survey, and will provide 1-year estimates, 3-year estimates and 5-year estimates at the same year. The 2005-2007 3-year ACS average estimate is a available now. It is important for ACS data users to understand the characteristics of multiyear estimates. This class will address: what is the difference between using the 1-year estimates and multi-year estimates; what you should be aware of when using multiyear estimates; how to use multiyear estimates to make comparisons; and things that may affect estimates from the ACS, like population controls, sample errors and non-sample errors.

Instructor:     Tina Tian
Date:   Thursday, November 12
Time:   1:30PM to 2:30PM
Place:  Savery 121

Screenflow
Have you ever wanted to create a short video right from your computer screen?  Now you can create amazing professional looking videos using Screenflow for Macs.  This class focuses on how to capture screen actions and audio content from your computer, editing your video and creating fun special effects!

Instructor:     Betty Zou
Date:   Wednesday, November 25
Time:   10:00AM to 11:00AM
Place:  Savery 121


 

 

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