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Computer Technology
Course Schedule - Fall 2009 |
All computer course fees include manual or textbook where applicable.
- for those with little or no experience with computers.
- learn what computers will do
- general overview of Windows, word processing and a spreadsheet
- brief introduction to the Internet
Instructor: Kathy Ison (bio)
CRN: 20034
Saturdays,
September 19 and 26, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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CRN: 20035
Thursdays, October 22 - November 5, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Here is an opportunity for you to understand the Internet and many of its features using hands-on exercises. Gain practical knowledge that will help you navigate the web as well as your grandchildren do. Learn how to find web sites and do searches.
Instructor: Tonda Mathie (bio)
CRN: 20036
Saturdays, September 26 and October 3, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $79
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Is the world passing you by because you still don’t have email? For the brand new email user, we will register you for a free Gmail account and show you all of the features of emailing - reading, writing (including formatting such as fonts, size, bold, italics, underline, color), attachments, photos, setting up contacts and groups, creating a signature for emails, setting up a vacation response and taking care of spam.
Instructor: Tonda Mathie (bio)
CRN: 20037
Saturdays, November 7 and 14, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $79
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Learn the basic skills of the Word program, including:
- creating, saving and printing documents
- editing documents
- envelopes and labels
- moving and copying text
- formatting text, paragraphs and documents
- using proofing tools
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment
Instructor: Lydia Lee (bio)
CRN: 20038
Friday, September 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Instructor: Pat Fuller (bio)
CRN: 20039
Tuesday and Thursday, October 13 and 15, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $129
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After reviewing the basics, you’ll launch into more exciting features:
- working with graphics
- advanced formatting options
- using headers and footers
- tables and columns
- using basic collaboration features
- working with charts
Prerequisite: Word Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Lydia Lee (bio)
CRN: 20040
Friday, October 30, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Fee: $129
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Advanced topics include:
- mastering form basics
- inserting form fields
- modifying forms
- advanced mail merge features
- advanced collaboration features
Prerequisite: Word Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Lydia Lee (bio)
CRN: 20041
Friday, November 13, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Learn the basic skills of the Word program, including:
- creating, saving and printing documents
- editing documents
- envelopes and labels
- moving and copying text
- formatting text, paragraphs and
documents
- using proofing tools
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment
Instructor: Pat Fuller (bio)
CRN: 20042
Friday, October 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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After reviewing the basics, you’ll launch into more exciting features:
- working with graphics
- advanced formatting options
- using headers and footers
- tables and columns
- using basic collaboration features
- working with charts
Prerequisite: Word Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Pat Fuller (bio)
CRN: 20043
Friday, October 16, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Advanced topics include:
- mastering form basics
- inserting form fields
- modifying forms
- advanced mail merge features
- advanced collaboration features
Prerequisite: Word Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Pat Fuller (bio)
CRN: 20044
Friday, November 20, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Learn to create and edit worksheets and charts using the latest version of Excel. Topics include:
- creating and modifying worksheets
- formatting and printing worksheets
- formula functions
- working with basic functions
- using templates, styles and autoformats
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment
Instructor: Jay Culpepper (bio)
CRN: 20045
Wednesday, September 23, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20046
Thursday, October 22, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (bio)
CRN: 20047
Mondays,
October 19 - November 2, 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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More advanced topics are presented:
- using multiple worksheets
- working with advanced functions and formatting
- advanced print options
- working with names
- protecting and sharing worksheet data
- using comments and charts
Prerequisite: Excel Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jay Culpepper (bio)
CRN: 20048
Wednesday and Friday, October 14 and 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20049
Tuesday and Thursday, November 10 and 12, 9 am. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (bio)
CRN: 20050
Mondays, November 16 - December 7, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Learn advanced techniques and logic using the latest version of Excel, including database management, analysis and enhancing functions, pivot tables and charts, and performing what-if analyses.
Prerequisite: Excel Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jay Culpepper (bio)
CRN: 20051
Wednesday and Friday, December 2 and 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Learn to create and edit worksheets and charts using the latest version of Excel. Topics include:
- creating and modifying worksheets
- formatting and printing worksheets
- formula functions
- working with basic functions
- using templates, styles and autoformats
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows
environment
Instructor: Jay Culpepper (bio)
CRN: 20052
Wednesday, September 30, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20053
Tuesdays, October 6 and 20, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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More advanced topics are presented:
- using multiple worksheets
- working with advanced functions and formatting
- advanced print options
- working with names
- protecting and sharing worksheet data
- using comments and charts
Prerequisite: Excel Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jay Culpepper (bio)
CRN: 20054
Wednesday and Friday, October 21 and 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20055
Tuesdays, November 17 - December 8, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Learn advanced techniques and logic using the latest version of Excel, including database management, analysis and enhancing functions, pivot tables and charts, and performing what-if analyses.
Prerequisite: Excel Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jay Culpepper (bio)
CRN: 20056
Wednesdays, November 18 and 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Learn how to organize and work with data.
Topics will include:
- creating databases and tables
- queries and forms
- finding and sorting data
- reports
- working with table records and table structure
- creating and using reports
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20057
Tuesday and Thursday, October 6 and 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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CRN: 20058
Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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You will be introduced to more advanced features of Access, including:
- creating relational databases
- working with related tables
- using subforms
- advanced form and report features
- advanced queries
Prerequisite: Access Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20059
Tuesday and Thursday, November 17 and 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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- introduction to application development
- using advanced tools and controls
- using macros
- creating custom switchboards
- using database utilities
Prerequisite: Access Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20060
Tuesday and Thursday, December 8 and 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Learn how to organize and work with data.
Topics will include:
- creating databases and tables
- queries and forms
- finding and sorting data
- reports
- working with table records and table structure
- creating and using reports
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Erich Dominik (bio)
CRN: 20061
Fridays, October 2 and 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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You will be introduced to more advanced features of Access, including:
- creating relational databases
- working with related tables
- using subforms
- advanced form and report features
- advanced queries
Prerequisite: Access Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Erich Dominik (bio)
CRN: 20062
Fridays, October 30 and November 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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- introduction to application development
- using advanced tools and controls
- using macros
- creating custom switchboards
- using database utilities
Prerequisite: Access Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Erich Dominik (bio)
CRN: 20063
Fridays, December 4 and 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $179
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Using the easiest and most-used presentation software, learn to design presentations for advertising, teaching and reporting.
- wizards and templates
- choose backgrounds
- slide layout
- changing views and editing
- printing and presenting
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Pat Fuller (bio)
CRN: 20064
Friday, October 9, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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- adding customization
- using tables and organization charts
- special effects for slide changes
- adding multimedia dimensions
- designing your own backgrounds
- making an automatic self-running slide show
- delivering presentations
Bring any special projects you are currently working on with you!
Prerequisite: PowerPoint Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Pat Fuller (bio)
CRN: 20065
Friday, November 6, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Do you want to create a great slide show with your photos and music? Learn strategies for getting your pictures on your computer, editing photos in PowerPoint, adding text, WordArt and Clip Art for custom-made graphics, adding music and sounds, transitions, saving and sharing your show as a self-running production! Bring 10 or more of your digital photos on a flash drive or CD, and a CD of your favorite music. Instructor will also have photos and music available. Bring a flash drive to save your work.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Tonda Mathie (bio)
CRN: 20066
Mondays,
November 16 and 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $89
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In this course you will learn how your camera sees. You will gain an understanding of exposure values, depth of field, dynamic range, and field of view. We will cover file transfers and the various formats such as jpeg, bitmap, and psd. We will use Photoshop tools to correct and size our photos. Also we will cover the basics of printing a quality photograph from choosing the correct paper type to matching the color profile.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Jeff Coombs (bio)
CRN: 20067
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 6 - 15, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $159
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Learn to refine your photographs, exposure values, the importance of White Balance, choosing a light metering pattern, how to maximize your Dynamic Range, and controlling “noise.” We will cover the basic formats and cover RAW files, adjusting them using Photoshop for the richest possible picture. We will manipulate and create digital art using Filters, Layers, and Image Stacking. We will also cover using a scanner to digitize our keepsake photographs and slides and restore them to their former glory. Archival storage and printing will be covered as well.
Prerequisite: Digital Photography I or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jeff Coombs (bio)
CRN: 20068
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 10 - 19, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $159
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Using an informal, hands-on approach, you will go from flat photo to Fantastic! Using Photoshop Elements 6.0, learn the basics of menus and commands, cropping, layer organization, adding text, filters, editing tools, rotating, exporting, and printing. Gain new ideas and techniques for working with photos and graphics.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Jeff Coombs (bio)
CRN: 20069
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 26 - November 11, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $189
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Here is an introduction to one of the most popular software packages for small businesses. Topics will include setting up a company on QuickBooks, learning how to work with customer and vendor transactions, and setting up and interacting with the banking functions of QuickBooks. There will also be a light review of basic accounting.
Instructor: Erich Dominik (bio)
CRN: 20070
Fridays, October 16 and 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $169
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Expand your knowledge of QuickBooks. You will learn how to deal with physical inventory, sell inventory, use payroll accounts, work with balance sheet accounts, create estimates, and demystify some of the details of QuickBooks.
Instructor: Erich Dominik (bio)
CRN: 20071
Fridays, November 13 and 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $169
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Blogging is a low cost, economical way to drive traffic to a Website for the purpose of selling products or services. This course is intended to provide the marketing professional, sales manager, or small business owner with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive Website traffic, test alternative messages, and increase sales.
Instructor: Matt Williams (bio)
CRN: 20072
Saturdays, November 7 - 21, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $149
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Creating a user-friendly Website that is effective in improving a company’s bottom line can be a daunting proposition. The explosion of the Open Source software movement, however, has led to the development of tools such as Joomla!, which make it easier than ever to create and develop a dynamic Website suitable to any size company or organization. And the best part - Joomla! is free and can be managed by in-house personnel with intermediate level word processing and internet skills. It’s perfect for non-profits and small businesses. Come see for yourself what you can do.
Instructor: Matt Williams (bio)
CRN: 20073
Saturdays, October 3 - 31, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $189
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Second Life is a free, online virtual world with a resident population of millions of real people from around the world. Second life is created by residents. Each person is represented by an avatar that represents their chosen digital persona. Second Life 101 is a course designed to teach new users how to navigate Second Life. The course begins by introducing how to create and activate a Second Life account, log into Second Life, and visit Orientation Island. Students will learn how to customize their avatar’s appearance with hands on instruction. There will be hands on lesson about communication tools, such as, voice chat, instant messaging, and text chat. Inventory management, and basic building and scripting skills will also be introduced. Teachers, come and see how you can use Second Life in your classrooms.
Instructor: Stephanie Oprandi
CRN: 20074
Saturdays, October 17 - 31, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $149
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Google has become to the web what Microsoft is to Operating Systems. Acquiring a fundamental understanding of how to track Web site efficacy is essential to the marketing professional, web and IT developer, sales manager, or small business owner. Google Analytics is a free, Web-based tool that provides access to a robust set of data respecting the performance of Website. Developing a working knowledge of this excellent resource can aid decision makers in enhancing their Internet marketing return on investment.
Instructor: Matt Williams (bio)
CRN: 20075
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 20 - November 5, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $169
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A computer in the hands of a compu-ficient employee is a workforce multiplier! Improve your compu-telligence. By mastering even a portion of these 101+ time-saving ideas, you will begin to free up hours each week. From a-hundred-times-a-day ctrl-key combinations to two screen operations and time-saving macros, learn how to crank up your compu-ficiency. Taught by a Microsoft Certified Expert with 25+ years of extensive office experience and CEO/manager of a million dollar corporation.
Instructor: Brian Mickley (bio)
CRN: 20076
Thursday, October 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $109
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CRN: 20077
Tuesday, December 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $109
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Computer viruses were just the beginning! Today, many computers are infected with Spyware and other malicious software (malware). You may not even realize you are infected or that these programs are spying on you and affecting the performance of your computer. In this course, you will learn about these different nuisances, how to prevent them, hot to detect them, and how to remove them from your computer. The course also covers current industry software designed to prevent, detect and repair your PC.
Instructor: John Koczur
CRN: 20080
Thursday, October 22, 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $39
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