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CS 697 Spatial Data Mining
FAQ's
Spring 2009


  1. How to use the Web Lab in CS department?
  2. How to use Weka in CS department UNIX/PC lab?
  3. What ID and password do students use to log-in to the UMassOnline Blackboard Learning System (BLS)?

  1. How to use the Web Lab in CS department?

    We will use the Web Lab in CS departments for programming ArcGIS with VBA. Each student requires his/her door code and computer account to use the Web Lab. The instructions to access the Web Lab are as follows:

  2. How to use Weka in CS department UNIX/PC lab?

    Weka is installed in computers labeled PCLab01 to PCLab10 and PCLab16 to PCLab25 in the CS Department's Unix/PC lab (S-3-158). There are some required steps students need to follow in order to use the computers in the UNIX/PC lab.

    1. Students need to apply for a course account. To do this, please go to the Unix/PC lab, at a Sun workstation, and use a "console session" to avoid Xwindows, login as user apply with password apply. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to register yourself to the CS697 course.
    2. To use Weka, please go to computer labeled PCLab01 to PCLab10 or PCLab16 to PCLab25. Then, login with your login and the default password given in the class. Then, you need to change the password. Please consult the the department computer lab policies how to choose a good password.
    Students must do step 1 (register for a course account) as soon as possible. Otherwise, the system administrator will not be able to generate account for step 2.

  3. What ID and password do students use to log-in to the UMassOnline Blackboard Learning System (BLS)?

    Blackboard Vista (formerly known as WebCT) is a web-based course management system used throughout all UMass campuses. It allows instructors to enhance your online learning experience by offering such features as discussions, reading and multimedia materials, course information (such as a syllabus), assignments, and tests.

    Information regarding all technical issues including Webmail and Blackboard Vista can be found on the Information Technology home page.

    Login to Blackboard Vista

    Login at: http://boston.umassonline.net
    Username: Same as your email Login (no umb.edu)
    Password: Same as your email password

    Example Email Login: donald.draper001
    Email Password: swordfish

    Blackboard Login: donald.draper001
    Blackboard Password: swordfish


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