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Courses, Seminars,
Workshops &
Registrations
2008
Course Schedule and Description
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Dates for Session # 1 – 2008 Courses
Monday, , through T
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Course |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
End Date |
Time
of Day
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Introduction
to Computers, Part One |
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C1 59 |
Monday |
April 30th |
May 21st |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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C1 60 |
Monday |
April 30th |
May 21st |
6:30 - 8:30 PM |
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Introduction
to Computers, Part Two |
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C2 56 |
Tuesday |
April 3rd |
May 22nd |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Introduction
to Navigating the Internet |
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IE 47 |
Monday |
April 2nd |
April 23rd |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Introduction
to Word Processing |
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WP 26 |
Wednesday |
April 4th |
May 23rd |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Introduction
to Creative Graphics
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GE 23 |
Wednesday |
April 4th |
May 23rd |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
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Introduction
to Digital Photography |
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DP 16 |
Tue & Thurs
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April 3rd |
April 26th |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
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Open Lab (student assistance-by appointment only with course instructor/coach |
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Mon-Thurs |
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11:15-12:30 |
Level #1
(NOVICE)
No prerequisites
Introduction to
Computers, Part One -
$10.50
Course Code – C1
This course, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite to all other
courses.
A 4-lesson course to introduce hardware, software, terminology, Microsoft Windows basics and the use of a mouse and keyboard to control the computer. To accomplish this, you will work with MS/Paint, MS/Word, and various games. Software used for this course is “Microsoft Windows Basics”. A moderate increase in proficiency will be recognized by the student.
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Period |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
Ending Date |
Time of Day |
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Session #1 |
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Session #2 |
C1 |
Monday |
April 30th |
May 21st |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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C1 |
Monday |
April 30th |
May 21st |
6:30 - 8:30 PM |
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Session #3 |
C1 |
Monday |
July 16th |
August 6th |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Session #4 |
C1 |
Monday |
October 15th |
November 5th |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.
Level
#2
(INTERMEDIATE)
Introduction to Computers, Part Two - $18.00
Course Code – C2
Prerequisite – Pass
“Intro to Computers, Part One” or proficiency exam.
An 8-lesson course covering Word Processing, Spreadsheets,
Databases and the Internet. The student
will become familiar with various features of Microsoft Works Suite software.
You will learn how to use the “Help” feature, create and save documents, access
existing files, create folders, understand basic navigation and be introduced
to how to use some Microsoft applications such as Word, Spread Sheets, Data
Base, and Graphics. The course also includes a basic introduction to browsing
the Internet and using e-mail. This is
a concept driven course. This is a
required class for those new to computers or with limited experience.
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Period |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
Ending Date |
Time of Day |
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Session #1 |
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Session #2 |
C2 56 |
Tuesday |
April 3rd |
May 22nd |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Session #3 |
C2 57 |
Tuesday |
June 19th |
August 14th |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Session #4 |
C2 58 |
Tuesday |
September 18th |
November 6th |
Instructor:
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.
Level
#2 (INTERMEDIATE)
Introduction to Navigating the Internet - $10.50
Course Code – IE
Prerequisite – Pass “Intro to Computers,
Part Two” or proficiency exam.
A 4-lesson course on the general use of the computer to access the Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer software. You will learn the skills necessary to join the 20 million older adults who are already online and become a part of the exciting, fast-growing Internet community, browsing the World Wide Web, using e-mail services, and investigating online discussions. The course covers signing on to the Internet, sending and receiving email, finding your way around on the “Information Super-Highway” with addresses and search engines, and downloading files of information in your areas of interest. Attachments to an e-mail message will also be covered. The Software used for this course is “Microsoft Internet Explorer” and “Microsoft Outlook Express”.
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Period |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
Ending Date |
Time of Day |
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Session #1 |
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Session #2 |
IE 47 |
Monday |
April 2nd |
April 23rd |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Session #3 |
IE 48 |
Monday |
June 18th |
July 9th |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Session #4 |
IE 49 |
Monday |
September 17th |
October 8th |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.
Level #3 (ADVANCED)
Introduction to
Word Processing - $18.00
Course Code – WP
Prerequisite – Pass
“Intro to Computers, Part Two” or
proficiency exam.
An 8-lesson course covering the general use of Microsoft Word software. The lessons focus on the techniques of using Microsoft Word for your general correspondence and to create things such as newsletters, envelopes, labels and other documents. You will learn how to set margins, create headers and footers, insert graphics, and spell check and print your documents. The course is intended to help students grow in their ability to enjoy the activity of writing, using the computer as a tool. You will be given the opportunity to be “creative”.
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Period |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
Ending Date |
Time of Day |
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Session #1 |
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Session #2 |
WP 26 |
Wednesday |
April 4th |
May 23rd |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Session #3 |
WP 27 |
Wednesday |
June 20th |
August 15th |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
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Session #4 |
WP 28 |
Wednesday |
September 19th |
November 7th |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.
Level #3 (ADVANCED)
Introduction to
Graphics Elements - $23.00
Course Code – GE
Prerequisite or proficiency test
required.
An 8-lesson course on the
general application of graphics using Sierra Print Artist software. The lessons open up the fun and creative
world of making greeting cards, certificates, flyers, signs, banners, calendars
and more. The course will show you how to creatively combine textual
information with graphics to produce a pleasant looking piece for printing. You
will be given the opportunity to exercise your own creativity and complete ten
(10) fun projects during the course.
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Period |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
Ending Date |
Time of Day |
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Session #2 |
GE 23 |
Wednesday |
April 4th |
May 23rd |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
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Session #3 |
GE 24 |
Wednesday |
June 20th |
August 15th |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
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Session #4 |
GE 25 |
Wednesday |
September 19th |
November 7th |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.
Level #3 (ADVANCED)
Introduction to
Genealogy - $23.00
Course Code – GY
Prerequisite or proficiency test required.
An 8-lesson course on getting
acquainted with how to preserve family history using Family Tree Maker software. You will join the growing number of people
using the computer to create their Family Tree. The course will show you how to
enter your basic family information, move around in Family Tree Maker, create
your Family Tree, add photos and use a variety of formatting and printing
options. In addition, you will be introduced to some of the vast genealogy
resources on the World Wide Web and learn how to create family books.
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Period |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
Ending Date |
Time of Day |
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Session #2 |
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Session #3 |
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Session #4 |
GY 07 |
Monday |
September 17th |
November 5th |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
Instructor:
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.
Level #3 (ADVANCED)
Introduction to Digital Photography - $23.00
Course Code – DP
Prerequisite or proficiency test
required.
An 8-lesson course intended
to instruct the student in the processing of digital images "produced by a
camera" as well as images acquired from multiple sources, using Microsoft
Picture It! software. The student will
learn to work with photos, getting rid of “red-eye” or “scratches”, as well as
downloading photos or graphics from the Internet, building collages, or simply
creating an image for e-mail.
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Period |
Course Code |
Day of Week |
Begin Date |
Ending Date |
Time of Day |
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Session #2 |
DP 16 |
Tue & Thurs |
April 3rd |
April 26th |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
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Session #3 |
DP 17 |
Tue & Thurs |
June 19th |
July 17th |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
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Session #4 |
DP 18 |
Tue & Thurs |
September 18th |
October 11th |
9:00 – 11:00 AM |
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.
Level #3 (ADVANCED)
Introduction to
Money Management (Quicken)
- $18.00
Course Code – MM
Prerequisite or
proficiency test required.
An 8-lesson course to introduce you to the use of Quicken software to balance your checkbook, track investments, prepare tax information, and set and automate a budget and other financial tasks. The course includes setting up various accounts and types of entries into the accounts, backing up and restoring this critical data, how to set bill reminders, paying bills, and generally managing your financial assets. Software for this course is Intuit Corp’s Quicken Deluxe.
(This is
not
a “how to invest” course)
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Instructor:
The instructor listed is the instructor expected to lead the class at the time this is posted. This may be changed as necessary.