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Computers-Fall

INTRO TO COMPUTERS    XP    WORD PROCESSING     HOW TO BUY A COMPUTER

MOUSE     TYPING/KEYBOARDING    TROUBLESHOOT PRINTERS     FILE MGMT  

 SEARCH ENGINES DOWNLOADING     EMAIL     ATTACHMENTS  ACCESS  

COMPUTER LITERACY     XP    VISTA    WORD     EXCEL     POWERPOINT 

 TECHNICAL (HARDWARE/SOFTWARE)  DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

 PHOTOSHOP CS3    QUICKBOOKS    VOCATIONAL SKILLS  HUMAN RESOURCES

White Lettering in Table Designates A Full Class

Yellow lettering Designates cancelled class

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS 55+

All Senior Classes limited to 15 students.
Senior classes listed below are priced for seniors.

HOW TO USE THE Mouse - Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a)      CLASS PAGE

Required class for anyone who has not used a computer before. You will receive practice in click, - double-click, right click, scrolling and dragging.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
64001 Dearborn Serra CC $6 9/2 1 Tue 10 am-noon
64002 Dearborn Serra CC $6 1/6 1 Tue 10 am-noon

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TYPING/Keyboarding - Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a)     CLASS PAGE

Strongly recommended for all who have never used a computer. Even if you can type, you need to practice on a computer to learn about word wrap, special keys and the QWERTY keyboard.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
64021 Dearborn Serra CC $6 9/4 1 Thurs 10 am-12noon

64022

Dearborn Serra CC $6 9/4 1 Thurs 10 am-12noon

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS (a)     CLASS PAGE

Prerequisite: Mouse & Keyboarding. A survey course to introduce those who are new to the computer for home use.  Covered will be hardware, software, and Internet for Windows. It will offer hand-on experience for new computer users and a review for those with some computer experience.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63511 Dearborn Serra CC $48 9/9 8 Tues/Thurs 10 am-noon

63521

Dearborn Serra CC $48 9/9 8 Tues/Thurs 1-3pm
63512 Dearborn Serra CC $48 1/13 8 Tues/Thurs 10 am-noon

63522

Dearborn Serra CC $48 1/13 8 Tues/Thurs 1-3pm

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introduction  to windows vista FOR SENIORS (a)     CLASS PAGE

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers for Seniors. Learn the basics of Windows VISTA operating including all the features and functionality you will need to do your everyday work at home or in an office. Manual required and may be purchased from the instructor at the first class for a price of approximately $36.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63801 Meltzer Serra 7 $48 9/16 8 Tues/Thurs 10 am-noon
63811 Meltzer Serra 7 $48 1/13 8 Tues/Thurs 1-3pm

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CREATIVE WORD PROCESSING FOR SENIORS (a)     CLASS PAGE

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Computers for Seniors. Create projects using word processing techniques that can be adapted to either MS Works or MS Word. Become an experienced computer user while learning to integrate word processing, graphics, and the Internet to produce attractive documents. (Please note there will be no word processing classes during the Thanksgiving week.)

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63601 Dearborn Serra CC $48 11/4 8 Tues/Thurs 10 am-noon

63602

Dearborn Serra CC $48 3/3 8 Tues/Thurs 10 am-noon

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advanced CREATIVE WORD PROCESSING FOR SENIORS (a)     CLASS PAGE

Prerequisite:  Creative Word Processing for Seniors. Create advanced projects: using merge techniques for labels, business cards, letters, and envelopes; using the column feature and templates for brochures and newsletters; integrating advanced graphic techniques into word processing projects.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63611 Dearborn Serra CC $24 12/9 4 Tues/Thurs 10 am-noon

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Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a)

Understanding INTERNET Search Engines -     CLASS PAGE

 

Search engines are programs that help locate information on the Internet. Learn about various types of search engines. Learn to modify a search to find specific information.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63701 Dearborn Serra CC $6 12/9 1 Tues 1-3pm
63702 Dearborn Serra CC $6 2/10 1 Tues 10am-noon

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Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a)

Downloading from the internet -      CLASS PAGE

 

Prerequisite: File Management. Programs, upgrades, pictures and music can all be downloaded from the Internet. Learn how to download safely.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63711 Dearborn Serra CC $6 12/11 1 Thurs 1-3 pm
63712 Dearborn Serra CC $6 2/12 1 Thurs 10am-noon

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Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a)

HOW TO USE E-mail      CLASS PAGE

Learn about Internet Service Providers. Set up an e-mail account and use it safely.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63501 Dearborn Serra CC $6 12/16 1 Tues 1-3 pm
63502 Dearborn Serra CC $6 2/24 1 Tues 10am-noon

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MINI COURSE FOR SENIORS (a)

SENDING AND RECEIVING ATTACHMENTS -     CLASS PAGE

 

Learn how to receive and send attachments, including documents and pictures. Includes downloading onto your own computer.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63721 Dearborn Serra CC $6 12/18 1 Thurs 1-3 pm
63722 Dearborn Serra CC $6 2/26 1 Thurs 10am-noon

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS WITH KEYBOARDING (a)     CLASS PAGE

This class is an introduction to computers for those who have no experience with computers. Included will be information on hardware and software, the history of the computer, the Windows Operating System (OS), word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet. The class will include keyboarding (typing) for those who cannot type or need to improve their typing skills. This is a hands-on class for those who want a non-technical look at what personal computers can do.

Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $24.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
65511 Fountain Serra CC $60 9/8 8 Mon/Wed 7-9:30pm
65521 Fountain Serra CC $60 10/7 8 Tues/Thurs 7-9:30pm
65512 Fountain Serra CC $60 1/12 8 Mon/Wed 7-9:30pm

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Introduction to Windows XP (a)     CLASS PAGE

Prerequisite: Intro to Computers and Keyboarding. Windows XP is the operating system for your computer. This course will teach you the foundation skills used in all Windows programs. You will learn important fundamentals like multi-tasking and how to manage programs and files. You will learn to change computer settings, arrange your desktop, open, save, and print documents. This course will help you master the user interface for Windows and all of the programs that use Windows.

Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $29.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
64221 Fountain Serra CC $86 9/13 9 Sat 8:30am-noon
64231 Fountain Serra CC $79 10/13 10 Mon/Wed 7-9:30pm
64222 Fountain Serra CC $63 1/17 6 Sat 8:30am-noon
64232 Fountain Serra CC $63 2/23 8 Mon/Wed 7-9:30pm

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intro  to windows vista (a)     CLASS PAGE

Prerequisite.  Learn the fundamentals of the Windows Vista operating system, including how to use the mouse and keyboard and basic computer concepts.  This course is particularly geared for those with little or no previous computer experience

Manual required and can be purchased in the office at the first class session at a price of approximately $36

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs. Days Time
63821 Meltzer Serra 7 $45 9/17 6 Wed 6:30-9pm
63831 Meltzer Serra 7 $45 1/14 6 Wed 6:30-9pm

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microsoft access  (a)