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Basic Windows I / Deborah Brooks  Register for Section 040231: 6 meetings, $113.00 Tue, 6/17 – 7/22, 1:00p – 3:30p, PHS 49, limit 16 This is a hands-on course for people with little or no experience with computers. We will practice how to write letters, save files, use the Internet and email. We will have a brief introduction to spreadsheets, databases, photo editing and system maintenance. No previous computer skills necessary. Text is included in the class fee - Basic Windows XP by Deborah Brooks ($30). Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Beginning with Computers Dennis Mockel Register for Section 040321: 5 meetings, $69.00 Thu, 6/26 – 7/31, 7:00a – 9:30p, PHS 49, limit 20 Don’t be afraid of computers, learn about them instead. In this introductory class we teach you about computers by letting you use them to do various tasks. Each week is something different so there is lots of variety and nothing too difficult. No class 7/3. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Computer Introductions— Organizing Windows Files Helen Nishikai Register for Section 041142: 1 meeting, $70.00 Sat, 7/26, 9:00a – 4:00p, PMS 321, limit 12 ***DATE CHANGE*** In this one-day class, we will cover fundamental concepts about how your computer stores files and techniques to better manage those files. Geared towards both beginner- and intermediate-level computer users who want a hands-on overview, topics include: directory structures, Windows and Windows Explorer, copying and moving, drives, file types, deletion, aliases, searching, cleaning your desktop, saving to a specific location, and the Start Menu and Task Bar. Bring your questions! Prerequisite: Basic Windows PC skills. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Computer Security in the Internet Age / Alex Zeltser Register for Section 221221: 1 meeting, $45.00 Mon, 7/21, 6:00p – 9:00p, PHS 38, limit 25 Easy Internet access, a wealth of Web sites, and burgeoning online commerce offer a great number of resources to the home computer user. Unfortunately, the good guys aren’t the only ones doing business on the Internet. If you aren’t familiar with the existing threats and are not careful, you can fall prey to some of the Internet-specific scams or computer attacks. Learn to protect your PC with properly configured software and hardware. Understand how not to expose your personal data and prevent identity theft by “locking down” your wireless network. Protect your financial information by finding out about phishing and pharming—what they are and how to detect them. Safeguard your business data with advanced security techiques, such as encrypting or signing email. Gain knowledge of various tools to help you remain safe, so that you can continue to reap the benefits that the Internet has to offer, without exposing yourself to the risks. No special security or computer knowledge is needed, but basic familiarity with Windows and the Internet is assumed. Alex has been working in the computer industry for the past 18 years—focusing on computer security in the last ten. He currently owns his own security consulting business. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Computers for Older Adults Deborah Brooks Register for Section 040531: 6 meetings, $113.00 Thu, 6/19 – 7/24, 1:00p – 3:30p, PHS 49, limit 16 This course is for older adults (and others) who have no experience with computers. We will learn to use Email and Internet. We will practice word processing and talk about basic vocabulary. We will focus on the special needs of the older adult and those with disabilities. Text is included in class fee - Basic Windows XP by Deborah Brooks ($30). Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Digital Cameras— How To Use Them / Dennis Cole Register for Section 045041: 1 meeting, $45.00 Sat, 6/21, 9:00a – 12:00p, PMS 321, limit 25 This class is for the digital camera user who is new to digital, or for the person who is thinking of getting their first digital camera. Topics that are covered include the difference between film and digital cameras, setting menus, image size, white balance settings, email, websites, printing, storing, improving photos, QuickTime movies and more. Students should bring their own digital cameras to class. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Digital Pictures / Dennis Mockel Register for Section 220441: 1 meeting, $75.00 Sat, 7/12, 10:00a – 3:00p, PHS 48, limit 30 How do I get my pictures out of my digital camera and what do I do with them once they are available? In this class we will learn how to get images into a computer, how to fix common problems, how to send them to others via the Internet and how to print. You are not required to have a digital camera for this class but you are welcome to bring yours if you want. You will need to know the basics of using a PC for this class. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Dreamweaver CS3—Introduction Nathan Mattix Register for Section 043321: 10 meetings, $138.00 T/Th, 6/17 – 7/17, 7:00p – 9:30p, PHS 48, limit 12 Learn to make a web site using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3. This class will use some other Adobe software such as Flash, Fireworks, and Photoshop to aid in making the web sites. This is a beginners class and no HTML or web experience is expected. However, strong computer skills are a must. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Excel 2003— Importing, Exporting & Linking Helen Nishikai Register for Section 040641: 1 meeting, $60.00 Sat, 8/2, 9:00a – 1:00p, PMS 321, limit 12 Do you need to import or export data in Microsoft Excel? Do you want to link multiple Excel files or link to data in another application, such as Microsoft Word? Do you want to insert pictures into your Excel file? Then come to this class and bring your questions! We will cover these topics and more related to sharing data between Excel and other applications. Prerequisites: Excel Beginning or equivalent experience required. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Get to Know Your Digital Camera Dennis Mockel Register for Section 221141: 1 meeting, $60.00 Sat, 6/28, 10:00a – 2:00p, PHS 48, limit 24 This class will begin by describing typical camera controls such as exposure, scenes, white balance, macro, etc. The class will then proceed to take pictures at various sites around the campus designed to show how the various adjustments operate. Afterwards, students will return to class where the pictures can be reviewed and compared. Students will need to bring their digital cameras with (preferably empty) memory cards. It will also be helpful (but not required) if the student can bring the appropriate USB cable for downloading pictures and power supply/charger in case batteries discharge. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Photoshop CS3—Basics / Dennis Cole Register for Section 044621: 7 meetings, $116.00 Mon, 6/16 – 7/28, 6:30p – 9:30p, PHS 48, limit 20 Register for Section 044622: 7 meetings, $116.00 Wed, 6/18 – 7/30, 6:30p – 9:30p, PHS 48, limit 20 Adobe Photoshop CS3 is the professional image-editing standard, and this introductory class is designed to get you started in the process of creating and editing photographs, graphics, and fine art images in the digital environment. Adobe Photoshop CS3 is still seamlessly cross platform so if you’re a Mac or PC user you’ll be able to use it. We will cover the skills necessary to complete many image editing processes including layer effects, masks, channels, photo retouching, and special effects. Discussions will include how Photoshop interacts with scanning, digital cameras, printers, and other peripheral items. It is highly recommended, but not required, that you have Adobe Photoshop CS3 on your home or work computer. Note: Students must know the basics of using a computer (Windows or Mac) and be present at the first class. Mandatory class text: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book (ISBN: 0321492021). Back | Top | View Shopping Cart PowerPoint 2007—Introduction Nathan Mattix Register for Section 041331: 7 meetings, $96.00 Fri, 6/20 – 8/9, 7:00p – 9:30p, PHS 48, limit 12 Microsoft PowerPoint is used for making multimedia presentations. Topics will include adding graphics and sounds, adding and modifying objects, using animations, and many other topics. Prerequisite: Strong computer skills (PC) are required (creating folders, copy and paste, using the Internet, etc.). If you are unfamiliar with basic computer operations, please consider a more basic computer class first. No class 7/4. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Word 2003: Beginning / Helen NishikaiRegister for Section 044521: 8 meetings, $110.00 T/Th, 6/17 – 7/17, 7:00p – 9:30p, PMS 321, limit 12 Microsoft Word is the industry standard for word processing. In this beginning level course we will cover: creating documents and letters; saving and editing techniques; copy and paste; formatting and fonts; spellcheck and grammarcheck; autocorrection and customization options; using clip art and graphics; sections; tables; columns; printing envelopes and labels; using and creating templates; and using headers and footers. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows operating system. No class 7/1, 7/3. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart |