Computer Basics
Course Schedule
Basic PCs and the Internet– 18 hrs
This course is a basic, introductory course for students that have some basic knowledge of the computer but have never had formal training or for those that have no experience at all. Students will gain the most important feature of using a computer whether it’s on the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system. The file management system will be the bulk of this class as well as navigating in Windows and Introduction to the Internet. Pre-paid registration is required.
Course Code: CAS 3120 23F
Dates/Days: October, 26, 2009 - November, 30, 2009 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not Required.
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 01F
Dates/Days: November, 10, 2009 - December, 15, 2009 (T)
Course Times: 9:00am-12:00noon
Location: Benson Center 205
Instructor: J. Foushee
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: No Book RequiredCourse Code: CAS 3120 20P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - January, 21, 2010 (T/W/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Benson Center 004
Instructor: J. Foushee
Registration Fee: $67(includes $2 tech fee)
Book: No Book required – A flash drive is recommended
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 02P – (24 hrs)
Dates/Days: January, 05, 2010 - February, 23, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center 004
Instructor: P. Wissinger
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not requiredCourse Code: CAS 3120 05P – (24 hrs)
Dates/Days: January, 25, 2010 - March, 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 requiredCourse Code: CAS 3120 03P – (24 hrs)
Dates/Days: February, 25, 2010 - April, 15, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center 004
Instructor: P. Wissinger
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not requiredCourse Code: CAS 3120 06P – (24 hrs)
Dates/Days: April, 05, 2010 - April, 27, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center 004
Instructor: P. Wissinger
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not requiredCourse Code: CAS 3120 04P – (18 hrs)
Dates/Days: April, 06, 2010 - May, 11, 2010 (T)
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: XP/Vista & Keyboarding – 24 hrs
This course is a basic, introductory course for students that have some basic knowledge of the computer but have never had formal training or for those that have no experience at all. Students will gain the most important feature of using a computer whether it’s on the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system. The file management system will be the bulk of this class as well as navigating in Windows, Introduction to the Internet, and learning how to accurately type using the computer keyboard. Pre-paid registration is required.
Course Code: CAS 3120 21F
Dates/Days: October, 12, 2009 - November, 30, 2009 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-829795-8 (Optional)
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 14P
Dates/Days: March, 15, 2010 - May, 03, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Computer Typing –(22 hrs)
This course is designed for beginner students or for users who need to refresh their typing skills and would like to reach a goal to increase keyboard productivity in the workplace. This course will utilize software that will coach the user on how to commit to memory the characters of the keyboard while building speed and accuracy. Whether you are a beginner or an average typist, this course will allow you to focus on your own specific areas of the keyboard that need the most attention.
Course Code: CAS 3010 01P
Dates/Days: January, 04, 2010 - January, 22, 2010 (M/T/W/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Elsee Building 110
Instructor: P. Parrish
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Note: No class on 1/18
Introduction to Facebook (12 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: CAS 3120 08P
Dates/Days: March, 05, 2010 - April, 16, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: G. Parrish
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Note: Basic Computer knowledge required. No Class on 4/2/10
Introduction to the Internet–Slow Paced(12 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 07P
Dates/Days: January, 22, 2010 - February, 26, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: G. Parrish
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Windows Vista & 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 09P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - March, 08, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 110
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68(includes $3 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-829795-8 (Optional)
Note: No Class on 1/18/10Course Code: CAS 3120 10P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - March, 02, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 110
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68(includes $3 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-829795-8 (Optional)
Note: No Class on 1/18/10Course Code: CAS 3120 11P
Dates/Days: January, 14, 2010 - March, 04, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center 004
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68(includes $3 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-829795-8 (Optional)Course Code: CAS 3120 12P
Dates/Days: March, 18, 2010 - May, 06, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required
Windows VISTA /XP and the Internet-(24hrs)
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 13P
Dates/Days: March, 15, 2010 - May, 03, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Kenly Center 003
Instructor: M. Badgett
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 978-1-59863-320-7
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| Paula Parrish Director of Computer Applications/Distance Learning 919-209-2108 pwparrish@johnstoncc.edu | |
| Continuing Education Division 919-209-2168 | |