Spring2011
Computer Instruction - Credit
These credit classes are free if you qualify (excluding books). Click here for information.
To register for CREDIT classes, call the Emeritus office at 972-238-6972 or visit us in Crockett Hall Suite 120.
To register for NON CREDIT classes, call the Continuing Education Department at 972-238-6146 or 6147 or visit them in Thunderduck Hall.
ABC Novice—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8201 |
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TTH
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1:30PM - 4:00PM
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1/18/2011 - 2/03/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Tate |
Learn how to use the mouse, minimize, maximize, use desktop tools, manage your files, type a document and more.
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ABC Novice—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8203 |
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MW
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1:30PM - 4:00PM
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2/28/2011 - 3/23/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Floyd |
| Learn how to use the mouse, minimize, maximize, use desktop tools, manage your files, type a document and more. (No Class On 3/14 & 3/16) |
ABC Novice—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8204 |
|
TTH
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1:30PM - 4:30PM
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2/8/2011 - 2/24/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Tate |
| You’ve acquired the basics; now learn how to use My Computer and Windows Explorer to copy, delete, back up, access Help and delete cookies. Become familiar with internet functions and search engines. (No Class On 2/17) |
ABC Novice—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8206 |
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MW
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1:30PM - 4:00PM
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3/28/2011 - 4/13/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Floyd |
| You’ve acquired the basics; now learn how to use My Computer and Windows Explorer to copy, delete, back up, access Help and delete cookies. Become familiar with internet functions and search engines. |
Digital Images—Tips & Tricks (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8207 |
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MW
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1:30PM - 4:00PM
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4/18/2011 - 5/04/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Woodruff |
| Prerequisite: Digital Imaging and Scanning - Must have a basic digital camera. Students will continue to enhance and refine their photography skills with active hands-on practice. Students will shoot photos utilizing various lighting situations. We will discuss the many facets of what makes a photograph successful including composition and lighting. |
Digital Imaging & Scanning (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8208 |
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MW
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1:30PM - 4:00PM
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3/28/2011 -4/13/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Keith |
| This introductory level course will cover the basics of capturing and using digital images. Get hands-on experience with digital cameras, flat bed and 35 mm slide scanners. Edit and enhance digital images for color prints, attachments to email and websites. |
Excel 2007—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8209 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
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1/18/2011 - 2/03/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Keith |
| Create, build, edit, format, and print worksheets. Use formulas and functions and understand relative and absolute cell references. |
Excel 2007—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8210 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:30PM
|
2/08/2011 - 2/24/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Keith |
| Prerequisite: Excel 2007- Level I. Plan and design charts and review formulas and functions, using lists, database applications and more.(No Class On 2/17) |
Excel 2007—Level III (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8211 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
3/01/2011 - 3/24/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Keith |
| Prerequisite: Excel 2007—Levels I and II. Convert text to columns. Build logical formulas with the IF/AND functions. Calculate payments with the PMT function. Manage workbook data.(No Class On 3/15 & 3/17) |
Internet Research— Genealogy—Level III (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8216 |
|
F |
9:00AM - 12:55PM
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3/11/2011 - 4/08/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Prerequisite: Level I and level II or equivalent experience. This class will delve deeper into what was learned in Levels I and II. (No Class On 3/18) |
Internet Research—Genealogy—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8212 |
|
F |
9:00AM - 12:55PM
|
01/07/2011 - 1/28/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Suggested Prerequisite: Windows XP or Vista and familiarity with keyboard and mouse. Discover the principles of successful genealogy research. Organize family information and ancestor charts. Learn how to document your sources and use maps effectively. Learn research techniques; identify the best Internet sites; and how to utilize the resources of Family Search, USRootsWeb, Ancestry, National Archives, and Court House Records. |
Internet Research—Genealogy—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8213 |
|
F |
1:00PM - 5:00PM
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01/07/2011 - 1/28/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Suggested Prerequisite: Windows XP or Vista and familiarity with keyboard and mouse. Discover the principles of successful genealogy research. Organize family information and ancestor charts. Learn how to document your sources and use maps effectively. Learn research techniques; identify the best Internet sites; and how to utilize the resources of Family Search, USRootsWeb, Ancestry, National Archives, and Court House Records. |
Internet Research—Genealogy—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8214 |
|
F |
9:00AM - 12:55PM
|
02/04/2011 - 03/04/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Prerequisite: Level I or equivalent experience. Students will focus on Internet research techniques and genealogical problem solving. Lectures include: Researching Land Records in the State and Federal Land States, Using Y-DNA Testing to Identify Your Ancestor, Wills and the Probate Process, Early American Migration Routes, British Migrations to the American Colonies, Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestor, How to Find Your Ancestor’s Maiden Name, and Writing your Family History with Historical Context. Instruction will be combined with hands-on computer practice. (No Class On 2/18) |
Internet Research—Genealogy—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8215 |
|
F |
1:00AM - 5:00PM
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02/04/2011 - 03/04/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Prerequisite: Level I or equivalent experience. Students will focus on Internet research techniques and genealogical problem solving. Lectures include: Researching Land Records in the State and Federal Land States, Using Y-DNA Testing to Identify Your Ancestor, Wills and the Probate Process, Early American Migration Routes, British Migrations to the American Colonies, Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestor, How to Find Your Ancestor’s Maiden Name, and Writing your Family History with Historical Context. Instruction will be combined with hands-on computer practice.(No Class On 2/18) |
Internet Research—Genealogy—Level III (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8217 |
|
F |
1:00AM - 5:00PM
|
03/11/2011 - 04/08/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Prerequisite: Level I and level II or equivalent experience. This class will delve deeper into what was learned in Levels I and II. (No Class On 3/18) |
Internet Research—Genealogy—Level IV (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8218 |
|
F |
9:00AM - 12:55PM
|
04/15/2011 - 05/13/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Prerequisite: Level I, Level II and Level III or equivalent experience. In this review class, students will continue to develop their genealogical research skills and techniques and solving genealogical problems. Lecture instruction will be provided on recording and documenting family information in The Master Genealogist (TMG) computer program. (No Class On 4/22) |
Internet Research—Genealogy—Level IV (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8219 |
|
F |
1:00PM - 5:00PM
|
04/15/2011 - 05/13/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Raney |
| Prerequisite: Level I, Level II and Level III or equivalent experience. In this review class, students will continue to develop their genealogical research skills and techniques and solving genealogical problems. Lecture instruction will be provided on recording and documenting family information in The Master Genealogist (TMG) computer program.(No Class On 4/22) |
Introduction To Keyboarding (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFT 1127.8203 |
|
MW |
11:15AM - 12:35PM
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03/21/2011 - 05/09/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Philips |
| Learn how to use the alphabetic keys by touch on the computer. Be efficient in all your computer classes by knowing the keyboard. No textbook required. |
Movie Maker (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8220 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
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03/29/2011 - 04/14/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Rhoades |
| Create, edit, and share your home movies right on your computer via the Web, e-mail, or CD using Windows Movie Maker. |
Photo Story 3 (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8234 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
04/19/2011 - 05/05/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Rhoades |
| Share all your special occasions and everyday life moments with family and friends in a whole new way. With Photo Story 3 for Windows, your digital photos will come to life with motion, music, voice narration, and more. |
Photoshop Elements 8.0—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104 8257 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
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03/29/2011 - 04/14/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Keith |
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Photoshop Elements 8.0—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104 8221 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
01/18/2011 - 02/03/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Keith |
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Photoshop Elements 8.0—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8223 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
02/08/2011 - 02/24/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Keith |
| Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements 8.0 – Level I. Learn to selectively adjust hue and saturation; convert an image to black and white; use paint and fill tools; apply a gradient; create a photo montage; use photo restoration tools; discuss color and RGB channels. (No Class On 2/17) |
Photoshop Elements 8.0—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104. 8258 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
04/19/2011 – 05/05/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Keith |
| Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements 8.0 – Level I. Learn to selectively adjust hue and saturation; convert an image to black and white; use paint and fill tools; apply a gradient; create a photo montage; use photo restoration tools; discuss color and RGB channels. (No Class On 2/17) |
Photoshop Elements 8.0—Level III (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8225 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
03/01/2011 - 03/24/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Keith |
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Powerpoint 2007—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8235 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
03/28/2011 - 04/13/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Phillips |
| Plan/create a basic presentation. Open, modify and enhance an existing presentation with text formatting, clip art and animated graphic images. |
Powerpoint 2007—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8236 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
04/18/2011 - 05/04/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Phillips |
| Create digital photo albums and professional looking presentations that incorporate embedded photos, charts, animated, GIFs, sounds/music and hyperlinks. |
Protect Your Computer & Your Identity—New (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8237 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
04/18/2011 - 05/04/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Adams |
| Students will discover commonly used terms, fraud prevention, phishing and email scams, data protection, and family safety. |
Social Networking (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8241 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
02/07/2011 - 02/23/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Nino |
| Prerequisite: Basic Internet Skills. Have you heard the buzz about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other Social Networking Sites on the Internet? Come to this class to find out what all the hooplah is about. We will learn how to tweet, how to write on someone’s wall, post status updates, find old friends, what all these terms mean and more. Impress your kids and grandkids with your new tech-savvy ways of communicating online. |
Understand How Your Computer Works--New (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8242 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:30PM
|
01/19/2011 - 02/02/2011 |
B027 |
$45 |
Adams |
| Discover how all the pieces such as printers, hard drives, mouse, keyboard, Internet, email, and software come together to work in harmony. Terms and descriptions will be in lay terms so the least experienced student will be able to understand. |
Windows 7.0—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8243 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:30PM
|
01/19/2011 - 02/02/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Tate |
| This beginning course will familiarize the students with the Windows 7.0 Operating System. Learn menus, keyboard shortcuts, and toolbars. Two programs will be introduced—Microsoft Office Word and Paint. Students will create documents which will include the processes of naming, saving, and printing. A flash/thumb drive is required. |
Windows 7.0—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8245 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
03/29/2011 - 04/14/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Tate |
| This beginning course will familiarize the students with the Windows 7.0 Operating System. Learn menus, keyboard shortcuts, and toolbars. Two programs will be introduced—Microsoft Office Word and Paint. Students will create documents which will include the processes of naming, saving, and printing. A flash/thumb drive is required. |
Windows 7.0—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8247 |
|
TTH |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
04/19/2011 - 05/05/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Tate |
| Suggested Prerequisite: Windows 7.0 Level I. This course will cover managing files and folders on a CD, and compressing them. Students will learn how to customize Windows, use the Control Panel, and maintain their computer. One session will explore the Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer. A flash/thumb drive is required. |
Windows 7.0—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8246 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
02/07/2011 - 02/23/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Tate |
| Suggested Prerequisite: Windows 7.0 Level I. This course will cover managing files and folders on a CD, and compressing them. Students will learn how to customize Windows, use the Control Panel, and maintain their computer. One session will explore the Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer. A flash/thumb drive is required. |
Windows 7.0—Level III (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8249 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
02/28/2011 - 03/23/2011 |
B005 |
$45 |
Tate |
| This course will cover connecting to the Internet, searching the Web, and browsing Web pages. Students will also learn to compose, send, read, reply, and create email messages. |
Word 2007—Level I (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8250 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:30PM
|
01/19/2011 - 02/02/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Carpenter |
| Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills preferable. Learn to open, create, edit, save, print, close, and exit Word documents; select text, cut/copy/paste text, apply spelling and grammar checks and the thesaurus; use wizards/templates, format with fonts, adjust line and paragraph spacing, and work with tabs and indents. |
Word 2007—Level II (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8251 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM |
02/07/2011 - 02/23/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Carpenter |
| Prerequisite: Word 2007: Level I. Focus on formatting document margins; sectioning documents; adding columns; applying bullets, page numbers, borders and shading, headers and footers; inserting clip art; creating, modifying, and performing calculations in tables. |
Word 2007—Level III (Credit)
| Course # |
Reg # |
Days |
Hours |
Dates |
Room |
Fee |
Instructor |
| POFI 1104.8252 |
|
MW |
1:30PM - 4:00PM
|
02/28/2011 - 03/23/2011 |
B029 |
$45 |
Carpenter |
| Prerequisite: Word 2007: Levels I & II. Work with graphics, create text boxes and charts, use AutoShapes, WordArt and the drawing canvas. Learn to create labels, mail merge and sort and merge records. (No Classes On 3/14 & 3/16) |