GBC/ACM Professional Development Seminar Schedule
Latest Update: September 30, 1997.
Please note that attendance at all seminars is limited by the
space available. If you are pre-registering at short notice
or plan to walk-in, check this Web site or call our answering
machine at 617-862-1181 to see if space is still available.
Where, When, How Much?
Registration Form
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Acknowledgments
GBC/ACM gratefully acknowledges our PDS benefactors:
- For donation of venue and logistics support:
- For donations of gift certificates and
other items for volunteer recruitment:
- For donations of database software:
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John Lakos of Mentor Graphics
Saturday, October 4, 1997
at Northeastern
Overview
Developing large systems introduces issues that don't arise in systems easliy
compehended by a single person. Lakos presents practical techniques to
improve maintainability and testablity of large systems.
Who Should Attend
Experienced C++ programmers, system architects, and proactive quality-assurance
professionals
Seminar Topics
- ground rules
- components
- physical hierarchy
- levelization
- insulation
- packages
Lecturer
John Lakos works at Mentor Graphics, a company that was among
the first to
attempt large scale C++ projects.
Lakos has been programming in C++ since
1987 and in 1990 developed Columbia University's graduate
course in Object-Oriented Programming.
Session Chair
Jim Byrd,
byrd@acm.org
Book Offer
Large-Scale C++ Software Design
by John Lakos
List price: $41.91; PDS price: $30.00
Note: Book offer good only when included with registration fee.
Paul Deitel
Saturday, November 8
at UMass, Boston Campus
Overview
This is a fast way to get started learning Java.
Who Should Attend
Practicing C or C++ programmers interested in a fast-paced introduction to
Java programming.
Seminar Topics
- Applets and applications
- Object-oriented programming
- Graphics
- Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
- Exceptions
- Multithreading
- Multimedia: Images, image maps, animation and audio
- Files and Streams - Netw Files and Streams - Networking
- Server communication
Lecturer
Paul Deitel has delivered Java, C and C++ courses for many industrial
clients. Paul and Harvey Deitel are coauthors of many books.
Their books are
used in thousands of universities in more than 100 countries
and have been
translated into Russian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Paul is
a graduate of MIT Sloan School of Management.
Session Chair
Mike Plusch,
plusch@ultranet.com
Book Offer
This seminar includes a book in lieu of notes.
Java: How to Program, second edition
Harvey and Paul Deitel
seminar and required book only $100.00.
optional CD $15.00.
Michael Corning and Bob Beauchemin
Saturday, December 6, 1997
at Northeastern
Overview
This seminar leads the participants through the world of basic data
access from using Active Data Objects in VBScript to complex distributed
transaction processing with Microsoft Transaction Server to Remote Data
Services implemented with Internet Explorer 4.0. Specific "gotchas" with
Oracle and SQL Server will be described. The seminar explains the nuances
of Microsoft's data access models and their effect on applications.
Who Should Attend
People interested in understanding Microsoft's data access technologies
in the context of the IIS 4.0 and Active Server Pages.
Seminar Topics
- The heritage: ODBC, DAO, and RDO
- The Heir Apparent: OLE DB and ADO
- The Fine Print: a detailed examination of ADO
- The Best of Both Worlds: ADO and ODBC
- The New Economics of Data Access: Microsoft Transaction Server
- The Sky is Not the Limit: Remote Data Access Services using IE4
Lecturers
Michael Corning is an Active Server Pages Developer Support Engineer at
Microsoft. He is also the coauthor of
Working with Active Server Pages
and a contributor to Web Development with Visual Basic 5,
both published by Que in 1997.
He has also contributed high technology articles to the
Journal of Financial Planning, Smart Access,
and Microsoft Interactive Developer.
Currently, Bob Beauchemin is a senior software engineer and information
systems architect at STEP Technologies, Portland OR, a consulting company
specializing in Microsoft technologies and web-based software solutions.
He is certified MCT, MCSE, MCSD (Microsoft certified trainer,
systems engineer,
solution developer). He has taught most of the Microsoft official systems
administration, database and web development curriculum.
Session Chair
Peter Mager,
psm@tiac.net
Seminar Book Offer
Working With Active Server Pages
Michael Corning
List: $39.99 PDS Price: $25.00.
Note: Book offer good only when included with registration fee.
Northeastern University Location for October 4
and December 6
The October 4 and December 6 seminars will be held
at Northeastern University,
Boston, within walking distance of the
MBTA Green Line (Arborway/E Train) Northeastern station
and the
Orange Line Ruggles station (also Commuter Rail -- Purple Line).
Free parking is available, but limited and subject to change
due to construction.
UMass, Boston Location for November 8
The November 8 seminar will be held in Snowden Auditorium
at the University of Massachusetts, Boston Harbor Campus.
On the MBTA: Take the Red Line to JFK/UMass Station.
A free shuttlebus will carry you from the "T" parking lot to the campus.
MBTA busses following routes 8 and 16 also stop at the campus.
By car from the north: Take Interstate 93 south through Boston to
exit 15 (JFK Library/South Boston/Dorchester)
and follow the University of Massachusetts signs
along Columbia road and Morrissey Boulevard to the campus.
By car from the south:
Take Interstate 93 north to exit 14 (JFK Library/
Morrissey Blvd.) and follow Morrissey Blvd. northward to the campus.
By car from the west:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90)
east to the Turnpike's end at Interstate 93.
Take I-93 south to
exit 15 (JFK Library/South Boston/Dorchester)
and follow the University of Massachusetts signs
along Columbia road and Morrissey Boulevard to the campus.
Indoor and outdoor parking space is available
for $3.50 per day.
Schedule
- 8:30am - 9:00am: Registration (continental breakfast provided)
- 9:00am - 12:15pm: Morning session (break about 10:30am)
- 12:15pm - 1:30pm: Lunch (provided on-site)
- 1:30pm - 4:30pm: Afternoon session (break about 2:30pm)
Registration Fees
Included in the fee ($75 for October 4 and December 6,
$100 for November 8) are seminar materials, lunch, and refreshments.
Registrants who are not current members of the GBC/ACM are charged
an additional $10, and become members of the chapter for the year.
This is distinct from International ACM membership.
Surcharge for on-site registration is $10.
Purchase orders, credit cards, faxes and e-mail cannot be accepted.
Enrollment is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
Early registration must be made by a check or money order
at least three weeks in advance of
the seminar to receive confirmation from GBC/ACM.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing.
The full fee will be refunded if the PDS Registrar
receives written notification on or before
the day of the seminar, addressed to
GBC/ACM, PO Box 465, Lexington MA 02173.
Refund requests received after the seminar date
will be subject to a $15 administrative fee.
The $10 membership fee will not be refunded.
Print out the form and mail it to:
The Greater Boston Chapter ACM
P.O.Box 465
Lexington, MA 02173
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