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_Muse um and University Data, Program and Information Exchange _ 
SECOND CRAM-COURSE IN TIME-SHARED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 
Once again I have been overwhelmed with requests (one) for instruction in 
programming the time-shared computer using the BASIC language. In the hopes that 
there might be a few others equally as interested as the Australian who has already 
applied, since I would rather not spend that much time on only one student, this 
announcement is made. The course will be given on July 3-4, in the National Museum 
of Natural History, Washington, D. C. The first day, July 3, will be spent almost 
entirely on learning the BASIC language and the techniques of using it as well as 
how to use the teletype machine, and should be enough by itself to provide back¬ 
ground sufficient for independent use of time-shared computers. For the hardy soul 
who doesn't object too much to giving up part of the holiday, July 4 will be devoted 
to independent preparation by the student of programs which can then be tested 
against the computer. We will plan to stick with it until all the students are 
satisfied with what they have achieved, but I would not expect this to be much later 
than noon on the 4th. As was the case last year, this course will be aimed exclu¬ 
sively at the complete neophyte in computer work, and individuals with previous 
experience in computer programming or with time-shared consoles would probably find 
it a bore--but don't let that stop you if you want to come. 
Anyone interested should contact James A. Peters, Division of Reptiles and 
Amphibians, National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D. C. 20560 sufficiently 
soon so we can know how many people to expect. 
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN COMPUTERIZATION OF 
ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH DATA 
Frederick R. Gehlbach, Department of Biology, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 
7s703, has written to MUDPIE asking for assistance. Baylor University is in the 
process of setting up a natural history research area adjacent to the campus, and 
they are interested in computerization of the data accumulated there from the 
beginning. He is interested in learning about programs for storage, retrieval, and 
manipulation of ecological research data from natural areas, and would appreciate 
cotrespondence from any individual or institution that has developed methods for 
handling such data. Please write directly to him, but, if you have a flourishing set 
of programs, send MUDPIE a summary for the use of others! 
