Computer Basics

Course Schedule

Computer Café (18 hrs)

This course is for students who would like an overview of basic computing techniques and major applications. It is designed to provide the student with a thorough overview of new software purchases as well as to increase the knowledge of existing software. Major topics covered include: Basic Hardware, Windows XP, Internet techniques, Word, Excel, and QuickBooks. Also discussed will be PowerPoint, Access, Quicken, and TurboTax.

Course Code: CAS 3120 16F
Dates/Days: September, 13, 2010 - October, 25, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Note: No class on 10/4/10

Computer Café Plus (18 hrs)

This course is for students who would like an overview of basic computing techniques and major applications. It is designed to provide the student with a thorough overview of new software purchases as well as to increase the knowledge of existing software. Major topics covered include: Basic Hardware, Microsoft Windows (XP/VISTA), Internet techniques, Word, Excel, and QuickBooks PLUS PowerPoint, Access, Quicken, and TurboTax.

Course Code: CAS 3120 07F
Dates/Days: September, 08, 2010 - October, 13, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Benson Center 205
Instructor: J. Foushee
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Computer Initiation and the Internet (Level 1) (24 hrs)

Computer Initiation is a slow-paced computer course for the very beginner that has never turned a computer on or has very minimal experience. This course is taught by a patient and caring instructor who will guide you completely through this course stress free! This course is for the newcomer’s to the computer world from using the mouse to learning how to surf the Internet and send email. By the end of this course, students will not be afraid of the computer and learn how to navigate the computer to expedite the learning process for other computer programs for employment opportunities.

Course Code: CAS 3120 32F (Alternate Class)
Dates/Days: September, 08, 2010 - September, 24, 2010 (M/W/F)
Course Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center 004
Instructor: P. Wissinger
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Course Code: CAS 3120 02F
Dates/Days: September, 27, 2010 - November, 15, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A164
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Course Code: CAS 3120 13F
Dates/Days: September, 27, 2010 - November, 15, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Benson Center 205
Instructor: J. Johnson
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Course Code: CAS 3120 33F (Alternate Class)
Dates/Days: November, 01, 2010 - November, 17, 2010 (M/W/F)
Course Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center 004
Instructor: P. Wissinger
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Computer Initiation and the Internet (Level 2) (18 hrs)

This is an excellent course to follow the Computer Initiation course. It is a great course for anyone who needs a little more than basic computer operations in job search preparation. You will become more comfortable with basic workplace technologies including word documents, basic spreadsheets, saving and accessing files. You will learn how to copy and move files, and organize your hard drive with folders. Explore and learn how to use the Internet. This course also covers how to send and receive email using the outlook program or a free email service.

Course Code: CAS 3120 19F
Dates/Days: August, 24, 2010 - September, 28, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Computer Initiation and the Internet (Level 3) (18 hrs)

Computer Initiation 3 is an excellent course to follow the Computer Initiation 2 course. More advanced word processing and spreadsheet topics will be covered. Participants learn how to burn CDs, DVD’s, scan and download photos to the PC from a digital camera or other hardware. You will learn to back up your files, delete files, empty the recycle bin, and internet security.

Course Code: CAS 3120 14F
Dates/Days: October, 12, 2010 - November, 16, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Computer Initiation and the Internet –Slow Paced(18-24 hrs)

Computer Initiation is a slow-paced computer course for the very beginner that has never turned a computer on or has very minimal experience. This course is taught by a patient and caring instructor who will guide you completely through this course stress free! This course is for the newcomer’s to the computer world from using the mouse to learning how to surf the Internet and send email. By the end of this course, students will not be afraid of the computer and learn how to navigate the computer to expedite the learning process for other computer programs for employment opportunities.

Course Code: CAS 3120 06U - (24 hrs)
Dates/Days: June, 14, 2010 - August, 09, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Benson Center 205
Instructor: J. Johnson
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not Required

Course Code: CAS 3120 01U - (24 hrs)
Dates/Days: July, 20, 2010 - August, 04, 2010 (T/W/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center 004
Instructor: P. Wissinger
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not Required
Note: No class on 6/29 or 7/1

Computer Intermediate and Email-(24hrs)

Computer Intermediate is an excellent course to follow after the Computer Initiation course. Participants learn about CD’s, CD-R and CD-RW, how to burn CDs, DVD’s and downloading video, installing software, downloading from the Internet, Scanning, downloading photos to the PC from a digital camera, hardware components, and backing up files. Computer Maintenance will teach you how to perform maintenance on your computer such as deleting temporary files, emptying the recycle bin, running defragmenter, overcoming computer freezes, opening the computer to replace or upgrade computer parts, basic troubleshooting and internet security for spyware and viruses. This course also covers how to send and receive email using the outlook program or a free email service.

Course Code: CAS 3120 03F
Dates/Days: August, 19, 2010 - October, 07, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A110
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee
Book: Not required

Email and Internet Basics (12 hrs)

Learn to explore the Internet and communicate with people quickly and easily. You will learn basic Internet and e-mail features, and how to access websites and search for information. Also, you’ll learn how to setup an e-mail account, send, reply, format and print messages, as well as attach files and access your e-mail via the Internet. You’ll learn how to attach pictures, resumes and documents to your messages.

Course Code: CAS 3120 20F
Dates/Days: August, 26, 2010 - September, 09, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required

How to Buy and Sell on EBay (24 hrs)

Learn how to become a buyer or seller and earn extra income by selling items from around your home or by starting a small business using this online auction system. This class will teach you how to register on eBay, auctioning, bidding and buying after the auction, selling
and creating ads, digital photography, pricing and shipping, and more.

Course Code: MLS 3209 01F
Dates/Days: October, 12, 2010 - December, 07, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 110
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: No book required
Note: No class on 11/23/10

Introduction to Facebook and MySpace (20 hrs)

Learn to use this social media for networking and marketing your business. This course will teach you how to add all the goodies to your site so you can showcase your business right away.

Course Code: MKT 3426 01F
Dates/Days: October, 29, 2010 - November, 19, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: G. Parrish
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Note: One hour lunch

Introduction to the Internet–Slow Paced (20 hrs)

Learn how to use the Internet for a world of resources in your job. This course will teach you research methods, terminology, secure web surfing, and more.

Course Code: CAS 3120 10F
Dates/Days: November, 09, 2010 - November, 18, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A164
Instructor: G. Parrish
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required.
Note: One hour lunch

Keyboarding & Office Mini Course (2007) - (24 hrs)

This course will teach the process of keyboarding to build speed and accuracy as well as how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.

Course Code: CAS 3120 29F
Dates/Days: August, 19, 2010 - October, 07, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A164
Instructor: B. Harris
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not Required

Windows 7 & Keyboarding (24 hrs)

Windows 7 is Microsoft’s newest operating system. In this class you will learn its great new features and improved system performance as well as the most important feature of using a computer, the file management system. This course will cover this and many other features of the computer system as well as learning how to type with speed and accuracy.

Course Code: CAS 3120 06F
Dates/Days: August, 16, 2010 - October, 11, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68(includes $3 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-829795-8 (Optional)
Note: No Class on 9/6/10

Windows Vista (18 hrs)

Windows Vista is a radical departure from the Windows versions of yesteryear. VISTA is an operating system that is replacing the highly successful Windows XP computer and is now the standard when buying a new computer. VISTA includes greatly enhanced security and is useful in home environments as well as the most demanding business environments. This system offers some really cool multimedia features including games, movies, DVDs, photos, and more. The file system has changed as well in locating files. By the end of this course, students will learn how to navigate around the Windows Vista operating system in comparison to Windows XP as well as how to navigate on the Internet.

Course Code: CAS 3120 17F
Dates/Days: November, 04, 2010 - December, 16, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Note: No class on 11/25/10

Windows VISTA /XP and Keyboarding-(24hrs)

In this course, students that have some basic knowledge of the computer but have never had formal training will gain the most important feature of using a computer—the file management system. This course will cover this and many other features of the computer
system as well as learning how to type with
speed and accuracy.

Course Code: CAS 3120 05F
Dates/Days: October, 18, 2010 - December, 13, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A110
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: not required
Note: No class 11/22/10