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TECHNOLOGY Courses and Seminars for Fall 2009

CABS 100  Computers for Beginners CABS 100  Basic Dreamweaver
CABS 100  Maintaining Your Computer CABS 100  Design Your Own Web Page
CABS 100  MAC Computers for Beginners CABS 100  ePortfolios for Employment
CABS 100  Beginning MS Access NCCE 100  Exploring the Internet
CABS 100  Beginning MS Word NCCE 100  Blog for Fun & Profit
CABS 100  Beginning MS Excel NCCE 100  Free Internet Resources
CABS 100  Intro to MS Publisher NCCE 100  Social Media for Newbies
CABS 100  Beginning MS PowerPoint NCCE 800  Universal Design & Tech
CABS 100  Advanced MS Excel NCCE 800  Elements of a Great Website
CABS 100  Advanced MS Word NCCE 800  Distance Communication
CABS 100  Basic Flash NCCE 800  Blogs & Wikis
CABS 100  Creating Exciting Web Pages NCCE 800  Letterpop & Web Inspiration
CABS 100  Intro to Dreamweaver/Flash  


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  CABS 100  Computers for Beginners
Prerequisite:  None
This seminar introduces the student, who has little or no computer experience, to the components of a computer, use of the keyboard and mouse, and the MS Windows operating system. Tips for buying a home computer will also be included.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
52981 Computers for Begin .25 $74 F 9:10AM - 12:00PM 1/15-1/22/2010 LIVCEN STAFF
52984 Computers for Begin .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 1/30/2010 EAST K. Clark
53139 Computers for Begin .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 5/1/2010 EAST K. Clark

  CABS 100  Maintaining Your Computer
Prerequisite:  None
Students will learn to install and uninstall programs, install critical updates, remove unnecessary files, make folders, defragment the hard disk backup files, find files, remove spyware, prevent pop-ups, protect from viruses, use the recovery CD, save electricity, create a startup disk, install additional memory, check the performance of the computer, and recover from a lockup.
CRN CLASS CH BH DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
52979 Maintaining Your Computer .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 1/9/2010 EAST R. Greener
52993 Maintaining Your Computer .25 $74 F 1:10 - 4:00PM 2/26-3/5/2010 LIVCEN STAFF
53130 Maintaining Your Computer .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 4/17/2010 EAST R. Greener

  CABS 100  MAC Computers for Beginners
Prerequisite:  None
Hands on activities demonstrate how to start applications, manage files and folders, and work efficiently with the MAC operation system. This course is for beginners who want to learn why Macintosh users love the "MAC".
CRN CLASS CH BH DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43242 MAC Computers for Beginners .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 9/19/09 EAST Staff
43243 MAC Computers for Beginners .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/10/09 EAST Staff
43244 MAC Computers for Beginners .25 $74 F 1:10 - 4:00PM 10/23-10/30/09 EAST Staff

  CABS 100  Beginning MS Access
Prerequisite:  None
This course will enable the student to effectively apply basic features of MS Access 2007. Students will learn how to create a database, enter and edit data, sort and query information, and create and print reports. Students should know the concepts covered in Introduction to the Personal Computer.
CRN CLASS CH BH DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
42548 Beginning MS Access .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 9/12/09 EAST R. Greener
42559 Beginning MS Access .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/10/09 EAST J. Knapp

  CABS 100  Beginning MS Word
Prerequisite:  None
Beginning Word provides the hands-on experience needed for a working knowledge of the popular word processing program, MS Word 2007. Students will learn basic word processing functions, including; creating and editing documents, find and replace, speller, thesaurus, headers and footers, and printing.
CRN CLASS CH BH DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
52982 Beginning MS Word .25 $74 F 9:10AM - 12:00PM 1/15-1/22/2010 LIVCEN STAFF
52989 Beginning MS Word .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 2/13/2010 EAST K. Clark
53001 Beginning MS Word .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 3/20/2010 EAST K. Clark

  CABS 100  Beginning MS Excel
Prerequisite:  None
Students will have hands-on experience needed for a working knowledge of MS Excel 2007. They will learn basic spreadsheet functions, including creating worksheets to manage and manipulate numbers, writing formulas, formatting and sorting data, generating charts and graphs, and effectively presenting printed materials.

CRN CLASS CH BH DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
42551 Beginning MS Excel .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 9/26/09 EAST R. Greener
42560 Beginning MS Excel .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/17/09 ERAPDS J. Knapp
42586 Beginning MS Excel .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/24/09 EAST R. Greener

  CABS 100  Intro to MS Publisher
Prerequisite:  None
Uncover the mystery of design principles for creating effective publications. Students will be introduced to and practice techniques to create effective documents for home, school, or work. This course is designed for students who have limited knowledge of Microsoft Publisher.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53181 Intro to MS Publisher .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 1/30/2010 EAST   A. Leslie

  CABS 100  Beginning MS PowerPoint
Prerequisite:  None
Students will learn to effectively apply basic features of MS PowerPoint. Activities include: creating presentations with slide layouts and Design Templates, using embedding objects and animations effects to enhance a presentation. Students will create interactive presentations with links to other applications and also learn how to share presentations with others on the web.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
42556 Begin MS PowerPoint .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/3/09 EAST   J. Welsh

  CABS 100  Advanced MS Excel
Prerequisite:  None
Students will learn to effectively apply advanced features of MS Excel 2007. Students will learn to use Excel's database features, create a mailing list and merge it into form letters, envelopes and mailing labels. Creating an amortization will also be covered. It is recommended that participants understand the concepts covered in introduction to the Personal Computer and Beginning Excel.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
42590 Advanced MS Excel .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/31/09 EAST J. Knapp
42594 Advanced MS Excel .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 11/21/09 EAST R. Greener

  CABS 100  Advanced MS Word
Prerequisite:  None
Students will learn to effectively apply advanced features of MS Word 2007. Activities include merging documents, using and creating tables and columns, inserting graphics into a document, and advanced page formatting. It is recommended that participants understand the concepts covered in Beginning MS Word 2007.

CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
42593 Advanced MS Word .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 11/14/09 EAST K. Clark

  CABS 100  Basic Flash
Prerequisite:  None
This is a basic introduction to Adobe Flash CS3. This class focuses on an exposure to the software and its capabilities. Basic features of the software will be applied to create a complex animation created from multiple hands-on projects.

CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43183 Basic Flash 1 $129 F 5:40 - 9:30PM 9/18/09 TLC 118 Staff
  SSu 9:10AM - 4:00PM 9/19-9/20/09 TLC 118 Staff
43194 Basic Flash 1 $129 F 5:40 - 9:30PM 11/20/09 TLC 118 Staff
  SSu 9:10AM - 4:00PM 11/21-11/22/09 TLC 118 Staff

  CABS 100  Creating Exciting Web Pages
Prerequisite:  None
This is a basic introduction to Adobe Flash CS3. This class focuses on an exposure to the software and its capabilities. Basic features of the software will be applied to create a complex animation created from multiple hands-on projects.

CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
52985 Creating Exciting Web Pages 1 $129 F 5:40 - 9:30PM 2/5/2010 TLC 118 C. Bennett
  SSu 9:10AM - 4:00PM 2/6-2/7/2010 TLC 118 C. Bennett
52999 Creating Exciting Web Pages 1 $129 F 8:10AM - 5:00PM 3/19-3/26/2010 LIVCEN STAFF

 
  CABS 100  Intro to Dreamweaver/Flash
Prerequisite:  None
This seminar provides the student a hands-on opportunity to create graphics for use in web pages. Students gain a useable knowledge of web design from initial Photoshop artwork to Flash design introduction. Dreamweaver is covered extensively as a base.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
42553 Intro to Dreamweaver / Flash 1 $129 SSu 8:10AM - 5:00PM 9/26-9/27/09 TLC 118   D. Pipper


CABS 100  Basic Dreamweaver
Prerequisite:  None
This class provides the student a hands-on opportunity to use multimedia content in the creation of web pages. Students gain a useable knowledge of web design from using web-ready content in Flash and HTML pages. Macromedia Dreamweaver is covered extensively as a web page authoring program.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43185 Basic Dreamweaver 1 $129 F 5:40 - 9:30PM 10/16/09 TLC 118 Staff
  SSu 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/17-10/18/09 TLC 118 Staff

  CABS 100  Design Your Own Web Page
Prerequisite:  None
Learn to create an attractive web page. Create and format your web page using graphics.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
52980 Design Your Own Web Page .25 $74 F 1:10 - 4:00PM 1/15-1/22/2010 LIVCEN STAFF
52990 Design Your Own Web Page .25 $74 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 2/13/2010 TLC 118   D. Pipper

 
  CABS 100  MAC: Intro to CS4
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53292 MAC: Intro to CS4 .25 $74 S 9:10AM-4:00PM 1/16/2010 EAST STAFF

CABS 100  MAC: Photoshop
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53293 MAC: Photoshop 1 $129 F 5:40-9:30PM 2/5/2010 EAST STAFF
  SSu 9:10AM-4:00PM 2/6-2/7/2010 EAST STAFF
 
CABS 100  MAC: Indesign
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53294 MAC: Indesign .25 $74 S 9:10AM-4:00PM 2/20/2010 EAST STAFF

  CABS 100  MAC Computers for Beginners
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
52996 MAC Computers for Beginners .25 $74 S 9:10AM-4:00PM 2/27/2010 EAST   M Wygnal
53006 MAC Computers for Beginners .25 $74 F 1:10-4:00PM 4/9-4/16/2010 EAST   M Wygnal

 
  CABS 100  MAC: Desktop
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53300 MAC: Desktop 1 $129 MTWR 8:40AM-12:30PM 4/12-4/15/2010 EAST S. Graham

CABS 100  MAC: MS Word
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53301 MAC: MS Word 1 $129 MTWR 8:40AM-12:30PM 4/19-4/22/2010 EAST S. Graham

 
  CABS 100  MAC: MS Excel
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53302 MAC: Excel 1 $129 MTWR 8:40AM-12:30PM 4/26-4/29/2010 EAST S. Graham

CABS 100  MAC: MS Powerpoint
Prerequisite:  None
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
53303 MAC: MS Powerpoint 1 $129 MTWR 8:40AM-12:30PM 5/3-5/6/2010 EAST S. Graham

CABS 100  ePortfolios for Employment
Prerequisite:  None
How do you transform your credentials and experience in a compelling resume? Learn sound design principles for creating an effective publication that will highlight your skills and experience. Gain the skills needed to develop an electronic portfolio so you can send your finished resume and portfolio in an email or post it to the web.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43186 ePortfolios for Employment .25 $74 M 6:00 - 9:00PM 10/26-11/2/09 EAST   A. Leslie
 
NCCE 100  Exploring the Internet
Prerequisite:  None
The internet is a great tool for finding information. Some topics that will be explored are using search engines, finding people, businesses, maps, driving directions, real estate and tax information, and more. Participants will be introduced to many useful online resources, learn to evaluate their sources by asking questions about a site's origin and authorship, and explore some best practices for finding information. Feel free to come with questions!
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43240 Exploring the Internet 0 $49 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 9/12/09 EAST   M Wygnal

NCCE 100  Blog for Fun and Profit
Prerequisite:  None
Blogging is easy! Learn to blog hands-on from a professional blogger for several online networks. You will enjoy this informal fun approach to discovering the best platforms, the easiest way to get started, and how this new skill might be utilized to earn some spending money.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
42625 Blog for Fun and Profit 0 $99 S 9:10AM - 4:00PM 10/10-10/17/09 EAST   A. Tapia
 
NCCE 100  Free Internet Resources
Prerequisite:  None
The World Wide Web can be a tool to improve and transform your life and work. Explore the many opportunities to become more literate in this significant means of communication. Learn step-by-step how to use featured internet resources for personal and professional development.
 
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43202 Free Internet Resources 0 $99 S 9:00AM - 12:00PM 9/19-10/17/09 EAST J. Fu

NCCE 100  Social Media for Newbies
Prerequisite:  None
Do you know what a Tweet is? Or how to Digg a blogpost? Want to join your co-workers on LinkedIn or your teens on MySpace? This class has the answers! Spend a day setting up and using the top social networking sites on the net. Basic internet/computer knowledge is helpful.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43203 Social Media for Newbies 0 $45 S 9:10AM-4:00PM 11/7/09 EAST   A. Tapia
 
NCCE 800  Universal Design & Technology
Prerequisite:  None
This workshop will define Universal Design. Gain an understanding of innovative ways to create effective and accessible PowerPoint presentations and websites for students with disabilities. Learn about resources that will help you apply Universal Design techniques to accommodate the widest spectrum of students.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43219 Universal Design and Technology 0 $14 F 11:30AM-1:30PM 10/9/09 EAST P. Davis

NCCE 800  Elements of a Great Website
Prerequisite:  None
 Quality websites are a must in the world today. Learn what elements are needed to create a great web page and where to find free software and other how-to resources to take your skills to the next level on your own. This course is designed for participants with some computer experience.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43221 Elements of a Great Website 0 $14 F 11:30AM-1:30PM 11/20/09 EAST J. Fu
 
NCCE 800  Distance Communication
Prerequisite:  None
Distance communication can help develop a teaching environment that overcomes the schedule conflicts between you and your students; initiate a hybrid classroom; and facilitate learning collaboration in a more effective and efficient way. This seminar will introduce you to several FREE distance communication tools, and their applications in educational settings.
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43218 Distance Communication 0 $14 F 11:30AM-1:30PM 9/25/09 EAST J. Fu
 
NCCE 800  Blogs and Wikis
Prerequisite:  None
How do you develop a Blog or Wiki to enrich classroom teaching and learning? Join us! Refresh your understanding of creativity and collaboration in teaching by exploring exemplary Blogs and Wikis for educational purposes; learn innovative instructional technologies; and obtain hands-on experience to develop your own Teaching Blog and Wiki!
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43220 Blogs & Wikis 0 $14 F 11:30AM-1:30PM 10/23/09 EAST J. Fu
 
NCCE 800  Letterpop & Web Inspiration
Prerequisite:  None
Are you looking for options for you and your students to publish projects, research results, or reports? Join us! Check out the FREE online resources to enhance your understanding of digital literacy and improve your teaching skills in the New Technology Era!
CRN CLASS CH FEE DAY TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
43222 Letterpop & Web Inspiration 0 $14 F 11:30AM-1:30PM 11/20/09 EAST J. Fu


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