REGISTER FOR ONE LEVEL ONLY WITHIN THE COMPUTER COURSES. The levels/content areas are:
• Introduction to Computers;
• Word Processing – Beginning;
• Word Processing – Intermediate;
• Word Processing – Advanced;
• Data Management;
• Working with Photos;
• Using the Internet.
Put “ALT” by second or third choice for a chance to be enrolled in at least one. Microsoft Word for Windows software will be used on PCs. Bring a two–sided 3.5” high–density, IBM compatible disk sold in local stores. A workbook available on site is recommended. Bring paper for printing. Students must complete the introduction class to benefit from other courses.
OCC E00 Computer Lab – open lab for EC students only
9634 TBA TBA 1227 #209 Volunteer
The lab is available only to students currently registered in an Emeritus class. Present your Bursar’s receipt to attend. The 5-station lab is open subject to volunteer availability.
OCC E00 Instructional Lab
9637 1:30p–3:20p Thu 1227 #208 Henri Blits
Completion of Introduction to Computers is required prior to enrolling in this section. This special lab is supplemental tutorial support via review and practice of the skills learned in a concurrent EC computer class. You must be enrolled in an EC computer section to attend.
OCC E00 Introduction to Computers
Learn about computer software and hardware.
9633 9a–10:50a Mon 1227 #208 Staff
OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning I
Learn word processing function keys and keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard experience is very helpful.
9643 11a–12:50p Mon 1227 #208 Staff
OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning II
9646 1p–2:50p Mon 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning III
9647 9a–10:50a Thu 1227 #208 Henri Blits
OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate I
9648 9a–10:50a Wed 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
9650 11:00a–12:50p Thu 1227 #208 Henri Blits
OCC E01 OCC E01 MSWord–Web Text, Graphics & Photos
9651 9a–10:50a Tue 1227 #208 Kris Britt
Prepare text, graphics and images for Web sites: photo sharing Web sites, transfer images and text, and file formats. Some computer experience is needed. The section feeds into the OCC E20 section for Web page design #9682.
OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate & Advanced
9652 11a–12:50p Fri 1227 #208 Hanne Espinosa–Frech
OCC E10 Using Data Files for Older Adults
Learn what Excel does. Create & format files and tables, use graphics, and print and manage your files.
9658 3p–4:50p Tue 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
Start from the beginning to learn about using data files.
OCC E20 Using the Internet Safely for Older Adults
9661 11a–12:50p Wed 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
Older adaults learn about E-mail, “search engines,” personal security, information credibility and Web resources. Also covered are viruses, firewalls, and spyware for protection.
9663 1p–2:50p Fri 1227 #208 Steve Strate
Advanced Internet and email skills. Students should have taken basic Internet safety. Shopping, music and video, banking and bill paying, and optimizing Internet settings.
9682 11a-12:50p Tues 1227 #208 Kris Britt
Web Page Design – Create a Personal Web Page for self-expression, sharing interests and keeping in touch with friends and family. Explore Myspace, blogs, wikis and social network sites. Discuss basic principles of Web design, privacy and safety issues. Computer experience is needed.
PHOTO E10 Creating Digital Photos for Older Adults
9665 1p–2:50p Tue 1227 #208 Hanne Espinosa–Frech
PhotoShop Elements made easy – Part 6 of 6, continues previous work.
9667 3p–4:50p Mon 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
Explore digital photography: exposure, depth–of–field, composition and image quality. Learn camera techniques, artistic considerations, scanning, and burning CDs. Ideal for getting better at taking and saving pictures.
9666 9a–10:50a Fri 1227 #208 Hanne Espinosa–Frech
Special Projects using PhotoShop Elements.
See Photography for Photo E00, learning to use a camera.