Begin Your Technology Education (BYTE)
Description: The BYTE Program is a six-week program designed for qualified local residents who are interested in expanding their computer literacy with an eye to pursuing new careers.
To participate, students must possess a high school diploma or an equivalent, have command of English, be able to read and interpret documents (such as software and computer manuals), understand general computer terminology, know how to use a computer keyboard and mouse, and demonstrate individual initiative.
Upon successful completion of BYTE, students can apply for admission to the SLICE program.
Commitment: Class meets one day a week for six successive weeks. Each session lasts two hours, beginning at 7:30 p.m. No make-up sessions will be offered, so students are expected to commit to attend all sessions.
Cost: There is no cost for students, but enrollment is limited.
Prerequisites: None, though students are expected to have a solid understanding of basic computing: understanding computer manuals and software, manipulating a computer keyboard and mouse, sending and receiving e-mail, and using the Internet.
Location: Botwinick Multimedia Learning Laboratory, 12th Floor, S.W. Mudd Bldg., Columbia University
Next Offered: The next BYTE class will begin in April 2008.
Contact: Anne Mongillo at am1421@columbia.edu.