Robert M. Erickson

Instruct students in various computer courses. Currently working on a service learning option for several of my courses. Course topics include word-processing, spreadsheets, database, electronic mail, programming, History of Computers and World Wide Web Design. Software includes Microsoft Office (I wrote the book for the class), Visual Basic, Java, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, HTML, Pascal, UNIX, DOS, Windows. Students range from first year, seniors, to adults in continuing education. Duties include preparation of lectures, labs and all assignments. Class size averages 40 students. Courses Include:

• CS 002: MS Office Beyond the Basics
• CS 008 (048): Introduction to World Wide Web Design
• CS 014: Introduction to Visual Basic Programming
• BSAD 040: Information Technology and Management
• CS 042: Dynamic Data
• CS 095: TAP - Digital Revolution
• CS 095: Teaching Computers
• CS 095: Using Computers
• CS 095: Teaching in Computer Science
• CS 142: Advanced Web Design
• CS 148: Database Design with Web Applications
• CS 192: Independent Service and Teaching
• CS 195: Java Development
• CS 195: Database Design
• CS 195: Internship
• CS 294: World Wide Web and Database Design
• CS 295: Database Internship
• CS 295: World Wide Web Design

Served as Director of MIS Computer Lab in charge of 25 PC computers serving the graduate students as well as undergraduates. Instructed, graded, advised and tested students in computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, data flow diagramming, SQL, database design, Harvard Graphics, UNIX, VM/CMS, DOS.

Performed ATM processing, general ledger entry, monitored/corrected system error conditions on IBM System/36, processed / balanced inclearing and outgoing cash letter on NCR Tower Check, processed research requests on Treev Optical Retrieval System, participated in cross training of users.

Analyzed inventory systems, programmed query applications for ad-hoc reporting, daily operations, night operations, data entry on an IBM System/36, responsible for training and supporting users.

Web Site, Created a Java program with ODBC to create a web site for the Cooperative Research Unit Program. Program reads data from a MySQL database (updated weekely) and creates website based on the information orginally retrieved from Digitial Measures software. See web site link above.

Database, Worked with a large group of people (students and Biologist and other parties involved) to design and create a database to keep track of wildlife harvest and observation data gathered for the State of Vermont. Currently working on implementing database.

Student Database, Created a database to keep track of students, memberships, alumni, donations and billing for students, parents, donors and business involved with the Vermont Youth Orchestra

Graphical Interface for Snow Models, Creating a graphical interface (Visual Basic) for various Fortran programs used to model the melting conditions of snow for flood damage control.

Community/Business matching program, Task is to finish, debug and improve a visual basic program that they will be using to match communities and business together. An interesting little project as the person who wrote most of the code had an interesting style.

Assay Program, Worked with several chemists in redesigning a program to input data to perform regression analysis using absorbence and concentration amounts read by a machine from test tubes. A Visual Basic Program that has completely automated the calculations as the input numbers have been entered.

Database Implementation Worked with the Professional Program staff to implement a database system for keeping track of the programs offered and timelines for the programs.

Internship Creation Worked with the MIS manager to develop an internship program for students. Documented the current polling process for the company and developed a manual for use by interns over the coming semesters. Worked with MLINK Polling, OMRON polling and Excelnet Polling software. Paradox database systems both DOS and windows versions.

Spreadsheet Design Worked with a programmer and user in converting a FORTRAN program into a spreadsheet program. The goal of the program was to provide the Research Center with production cost analysis of producing maple syrup.

Menu Design Worked with a team to design and build the menu structure for an interactive television. Utilized Visual Basic as the main design aid. An interesting short term project that provided me with an insight of some of the things to come.