Spring2011

Computer Instruction

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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.

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To download a copy of the Computer Instruction book list, please click here: Booklists Computer Classes

ABC Novice—Level I (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104 8202		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	01/22/2011 - 02/12/2011	B005	$45	Floyd
Learn how to use the mouse, minimize, maximize, use desktop tools, manage your files, type a document and more.

ABC Novice—Level II (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104.8205		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	02/19/2011 - 03/12/2011	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.

Introduction To Keyboarding (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFT 1127.8702		TTH	5:40PM - 7:00PM	03/22/2011 - 05/05/2011	B027	$45	Jones
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.

Photoshop Elements 8.0— Level I (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104.8222		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	02/19/2011 - 03/12/2011	B027	$45	Rhoades
Learn Photoshop Elements 8.0 basics. Discuss importing images into the program. Use auto features to quickly fix a picture. Use a photo filter to adjust color tone. Discuss resolution and file formats. Sharpen and crop photos. Create a Web Photo Gallery.

Photoshop Elements 8.0—Level II (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104.8224		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	03/26/2011 - 04/16/2011	B027	$45	Rhoades
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.

Photoshop Elements 8.0—Level III (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104.8226		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	04/30/2011 - 05/21/2011	B027	$45	Rhoades
Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements 8.0 – Levels I and II. Learn to apply Photoshop filters and effects. Work with layers to create special projects. Use transform feature to enlarge, scale, skew and distort pictures. Create special type effects and shapes.

Presentation Skills (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104 8701		TTH	7:05PM - 8:25PM	01/18/2011 - 02/15/2011	B005	$45	DiDtasi
Plan and create a basic presentation. Open, modify, and enhance an existing presentation with text formatting, clip art, and animated graphic images.

Publisher 2007 – Level I (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104 8238		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	01/08/2011 - 01/29/2011	B001	$45	Jones
Plan and design a publication. Create: business cards, personal letterhead, flyers and calendars.

Publisher 2007 – Level II (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104 8239		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	02/05/2011 - 02/26/2011	B001	$45	Jones
Prerequisite: Publisher I Review calendars and flyers, format text, generate return address and bookplate labels, copy items from the internet, create postcards, design an Origami cup and compose a holiday menu.

Publisher 2007 – Level III (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104 8240		S	9:00AM - 12:55PM	03/05/2011 - 04/02/2011 (Skip 3/19)	B001	$45	Jones
Prerequisite: Publisher I & II. Enhance a publication, improve a publication, work with multiple pages, use special features, use the design checker, design a banner and create greeting cards.

Spreadsheet Skills (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104.8702		MW	7:05PM - 8:25PM	01/19/2011 - 02/28/2011	B001	$45	Hester
Create, build, edit, format, and print worksheets. Use formulas and functions and understand relative and absolute cell references.

Windows 7.0—Level I (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104.8244		S	1:00PM - 5:00PM	03/26/2011 - 04/16/2011	B005	$45	Adams
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 1104.8248		S	1:00PM - 5:00PM	04/30/2011 - 05/21/2011	B005	$45	Adams
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.

Word Processing Skills (Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1104.8273		TTH	7:05PM - 8:25PM	01/18/2011 - 02/15/2011	B001	$45	Hester
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. Focus on formatting document margins; sectioning documents; adding columns; apply bullets, page numbers, borders and shading, headers and footers; and inserting clip art.

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To download a copy of the Computer Instruction book list, please click here: Booklists Computer Classes