Robert Erickson

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science

Robert.Erickson@uvm.edu
(802) 656-8137
Robert Erickson
Robert.Erickson@uvm.edu
+18026568137

Innovation E322
82 University Pl
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
Bob's Website
Alma mater(s)
  • M.S., Clarkson University
Affiliated Department(s)

Department of Computer Science

BIO

Bob received the prestigious 2007 Kroepsch-Maurice Teaching Award, having joined the Computer Science faculty in 1991 after completing his Master of Science degree at Clarkson University.

Bob focuses on a series of web technology courses that get students to think of the web not as a series of web pages, but rather as a user interface for computer programs. Students' projects range from blogs, hotel management and social networking sites to volunteer opportunities (having been a mentor for seven years, Bob likes to point students in this direction).

In addition, Bob has written a textbook on Microsoft Office suite that students have found useful not just for the course but, based on the emails Bob receives, for years to come. One former student emailed, "I still apply many of your lessons today — still have your old textbook in my office — do you have a new one?" The reply — it's online, of course!

Courses

  • CS 002 - MS Office: Beyond the Basics
  • CS 1080 - Intro to Web Site Development
  • CS 1990 - TA Training
  • CS 142 - Advanced Web Design: CSS and Usability
  • CS 2480 - Database Design for the Web

Area(s) of expertise

Education in Computer Science, Online Learning, Web development. Cross country skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Snow shoeing, Tracking and Nature Observation.

Bio

Bob received the prestigious 2007 Kroepsch-Maurice Teaching Award, having joined the Computer Science faculty in 1991 after completing his Master of Science degree at Clarkson University.

Bob focuses on a series of web technology courses that get students to think of the web not as a series of web pages, but rather as a user interface for computer programs. Students' projects range from blogs, hotel management and social networking sites to volunteer opportunities (having been a mentor for seven years, Bob likes to point students in this direction).

In addition, Bob has written a textbook on Microsoft Office suite that students have found useful not just for the course but, based on the emails Bob receives, for years to come. One former student emailed, "I still apply many of your lessons today — still have your old textbook in my office — do you have a new one?" The reply — it's online, of course!

Courses

  • CS 002 - MS Office: Beyond the Basics
  • CS 1080 - Intro to Web Site Development
  • CS 1990 - TA Training
  • CS 142 - Advanced Web Design: CSS and Usability
  • CS 2480 - Database Design for the Web

Areas of Expertise

Education in Computer Science, Online Learning, Web development. Cross country skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Snow shoeing, Tracking and Nature Observation.