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I thought that I'd explain my long absence from Civ as of late, especially since I thought I'd have more time after leaving Cub Scouts (well, mostly, I'm no longer Cub Master). I've started a new quest for a Computer Science of some sort!
That's right! The thirst to better understand OS X and UNIX (well that and I just think computers are fun!) has finally pushed me over the edge and I have returned to school for a Masters in Information Services Management or Computer Science (haven't explored the options enough yet)! Currently I have a BS in Chemistry, so 80% of the requirements for an undergraduate CS degree are complete. I just need to start taking CS prereq. for the Masters CS courses. For the quick start I'll start with programming courses at the community college which are transferable to a 4 yr. school and courses that develop skill sets that could be immediately used at work. Currently I'm looking at the Univ. of Missouri at Kansas City (mostly because that's near where I live and I still need to pay the bills and chase the kids). I plan on taking 2 or 3 courses per semester (probably for the rest of my natural live! :P ). I am considering smaller schools like Webster or DeVry, but I'm a bit concerned about having a school pedigree. I work for a large pharmaceutical company that uses NT (soon to which to Win2000 clients) and UNIX servers, Oracle and SQL databases, PERL scripts and is constantly needing competent IS support (especially interfacing analytical instruments to the network and LIMS). I'm hoping to leverage both degrees to make myself more valuable.
Thus far the first course, Programming Fundamentals, was very interesting and completely new to me. I wrote 10 programs in MS Quick Basic and just yesterday the final grades were posted and I earned an "A!"
This coming semester I have enrolled in "Concepts of Programming Algorithms/C++" and "Implementing Windows 2000 Client." I've put off taking "Discreet Structures" so that I can still participate in Cub Scouts with my youngest son. I'm feeling pretty good about it all in all. However, my interest in computers has become more academic and work related and less recreational (relative to games anyway). Thus I have been come rather a ghost from the ACS site.
I especially mention this since I have not been much of a Moderator or "webmaster" for quite awhile. My apologies for neglecting those obligations. In regards to that if someone wants to step up to bat and help, if not replace me, please send DanQ, MarkG or myself an e-mail. I'm sure both DanQ and MarkG would be happy to have a more active contributor.
So, anyone else thought of plunging headlong into serious computer geek-dom after playing with OS X or 'nix variants?
That's right! The thirst to better understand OS X and UNIX (well that and I just think computers are fun!) has finally pushed me over the edge and I have returned to school for a Masters in Information Services Management or Computer Science (haven't explored the options enough yet)! Currently I have a BS in Chemistry, so 80% of the requirements for an undergraduate CS degree are complete. I just need to start taking CS prereq. for the Masters CS courses. For the quick start I'll start with programming courses at the community college which are transferable to a 4 yr. school and courses that develop skill sets that could be immediately used at work. Currently I'm looking at the Univ. of Missouri at Kansas City (mostly because that's near where I live and I still need to pay the bills and chase the kids). I plan on taking 2 or 3 courses per semester (probably for the rest of my natural live! :P ). I am considering smaller schools like Webster or DeVry, but I'm a bit concerned about having a school pedigree. I work for a large pharmaceutical company that uses NT (soon to which to Win2000 clients) and UNIX servers, Oracle and SQL databases, PERL scripts and is constantly needing competent IS support (especially interfacing analytical instruments to the network and LIMS). I'm hoping to leverage both degrees to make myself more valuable.
Thus far the first course, Programming Fundamentals, was very interesting and completely new to me. I wrote 10 programs in MS Quick Basic and just yesterday the final grades were posted and I earned an "A!"
This coming semester I have enrolled in "Concepts of Programming Algorithms/C++" and "Implementing Windows 2000 Client." I've put off taking "Discreet Structures" so that I can still participate in Cub Scouts with my youngest son. I'm feeling pretty good about it all in all. However, my interest in computers has become more academic and work related and less recreational (relative to games anyway). Thus I have been come rather a ghost from the ACS site.I especially mention this since I have not been much of a Moderator or "webmaster" for quite awhile. My apologies for neglecting those obligations. In regards to that if someone wants to step up to bat and help, if not replace me, please send DanQ, MarkG or myself an e-mail. I'm sure both DanQ and MarkG would be happy to have a more active contributor.
So, anyone else thought of plunging headlong into serious computer geek-dom after playing with OS X or 'nix variants?
) Working in semiconductors, I don't do much with the programming aspect of things.
I like your Location, SMACed!
You have spent far more time answering and discussing Civ questions than I have as evidenced by our respective post counts, plus you get your very own ACS, certified, King-O'-Da-Hill TITLE! (toss in some land and your a Gentleman; admit it that would make your wife and mamma proud!) 
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