Introduction to Computers and Windows Vista is a beginning computer course that focuses on the terminology of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. In this 12-session course, students will learn components of personal computers. Hardware and software will be taught as well as menu bars, toolbars and shortcuts. You also will learn to name, save, locate and print files and use the word processing program to create, edit and format files.

Introduction to Computers and Windows XP is a beginning computer course that focuses on the terminology of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Components of personal computers, hardware and software will be taught as well as menu bars, toolbars and shortcuts. You will learn to name, save, locate and print files and also use the word processing program to create, edit and format files.

Introduction to Computers and Windows XP is a beginning computer course that focuses on the terminology of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. In this 20-session course, students will learn components of personal computers. Hardware and software will be taught as well as menu bars, toolbars and shortcuts. You also will learn to name, save, locate and print files and use the word processing program to create, edit and format files.

Buying/Selling on the Internet is a six-session course that will include registration procedures, safe buying practices, evaluating site security, liability and fraud, bidding on auctions and eBay. Students will learn how to write an effective ad and format ad photos and become acquainted with feedback and rating, listing tools and different payments systems. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro. to Windows and Beginning Internet.

Computer Literacy/Basic Skills is designed for the novice who has little or no experience with computers. In this course you will practice using the mouse, learn about the components of the computer, including the keyboard, and perform rudimentary tasks. After completing the this course you will be ready to enroll in Intro to Computers/Windows XP.

Data Security teaches you how to protect your personal computer and the information stored in it. In this six-session course, students learn to take care of their personal identity information, how to avoid premature computer hardware failures, how to safely surf the Web, manage passwords, PINs, and account numbers. Guarding against attacks from the Internet and malicious e-mail attachments also is covered. Recommended prerequisite: Intro. to Windows.

Digital Cameras will cover the various features of a digital camera. Students will learn about the process of transferring photos to the computer, how to take pictures with an eye for computer enhancement and for use in e-mails and Web pages. Storage and retrieval of digital photos will be reviewed. If you have a camera, please bring it to class.

Digital Cameras will cover the various features of digital camera. Students will learn about the process of transferring photos to the computer, how to take pictures with an eye for computer enhancement and for use in e-mails and Web pages. Storage and retrieval of digital photos will be reviewed. If you have a camera, please bring it to class.

Excel 2003, Part I will develop skills in the basics of Microsoft Excel, a program for spreadsheet and arithmetic functions. This six-session course will include creating and editing spreadsheets, naming, saving and printing spreadsheets; navigating within worksheets; menus, shortcuts and toolbars for formatting spreadsheets and writing basic formulas. Recommended prerequisite: Intro. to Windows.

Excel 2007, Part I will develop skills in the basics of Microsoft Excel, a program for spreadsheet and arithmetic functions. This six-session course will include creating and editing spreadsheets, naming, saving and printing spreadsheets; navigating within worksheets; menus, shortcuts and toolbars for formatting spreadsheets and writing basic formulas. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro. to Windows.

Internet, Part I will use Microsoft Internet Explorer with reference to SBC/Yahoo, AOL and other browsers. This six-session course will emphasize all basic e-mail functions plus attachments, searches using Google and other search engines, and addressing Web pages, using instant messenger and discussion groups. You will learn how to shop and purchase online and perform other activities at popular Web sites. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro. to Windows.

Internet Part II will cover advanced e-mail functions, advanced and quick searches, and shortcuts to addressing Web sites. Students will learn how to download programs (such as games and Adobe Acrobat Reader), manage pop-ups, spam mail, cookies, and avoid viruses. How to personalize the Internet experience and use calendars also will be explained. Recommended Prerequisites: Intro. to Windows and Internet/Part I.

Legacy Family Tree Part III will cover how to use the U.S. County Verifier and the GeoDatabase to correct locations. In this four-session course, students also will learn how to use the Picture Center to manage pictures and print them in reports and how to prepare ToDo and Chronology reports to aid in your research. Prerequisite: Legacy Family Tree, Part I.

Legacy Family Tree IV students will bring their Family File to class and enter individuals, events and sources during the class. Tips, tricks and techniques using events, source citations, locations, complex searches and customized reports will be discussed in this four-session course. Recommended Prerequisite: Legacy Family Tree Part I.

Collage with Photoshop Elements is a six-session course that will enable students to learn how to create collages by arranging and blending together digital images, drawings, text and scanned images to create an artistic composition for a variety of collage projects. Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements I.

Photo Restoration will help you preserve memories of the past. In this six-session course, students will learn to scan, rebuild, repair and salvage your vintage and other damaged photos using Photoshop Elements. Preserve and protect those memories for the future by archiving them in a digital format.

Photoshop Elements Part I will help you import, organize and enhance your photos. In this course, you also will develop skills in cropping, rotating, resizing, straightening and red eye removal. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro. to Windows and Internet Part I.

Photoshop Elements Part I will help you import, organize and enhance your photos. In this course, you will also develop skills in cropping, rotating, resizing, straightening, and red eye removal. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro. to Windows and Internet Part I.

Photoshop Elements Part II will build on skills from Elements Part I and cover how to correct color and exposure as well as dust and spot removal. In this six-session course you also will use the clone tool to repair damage and remove unwanted parts of the photo. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements I.

Photoshop Elements Part III will build on skills from Elements Part II. Students will work on a project as well as learn different ways of creating masks to isolate specific areas of photos and work with various types of layers, including text layers. In this six-session course, you also will experiment with blend modes and plug-in filters. Required Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements II.

Software Survey 2007 will introduce Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and other software packages. In this six-session course, students will complete short exercises to become acquainted with the various 2007 software programs.

Tips and Tricks/Vista is a six-session course dealing with understanding and using the new features and capabilities of Windows Vista. Students learn easy ways to search for documents, run programs, reduce Internet risks and threats, and keep their computers running at top speed. Students also get tips on making and editing digital music and video. Recommended prerequisite: Intro to Windows

Tips and Tricks/Windows XP will deal with improving Windows XP computer performance and fixing problems. In this six-session course, students learn easy ways to find what they want, customize and organize their files and photos, eliminate clutter and increase speed of operations. The session on Web browsing includes organizing and managing favorites, cookies, browser history and connection problems. Tips on avoiding and managing spam e-mail and organization also will be covered. Recommended Prerequisites: Intro. to Windows.

Tracing Your Family Tree I will enable students to discover their ancestral past through a classroom genealogical journey. Using hands-on computerized searches and in-class discussion, this four-session course will introduce the family historian to the concepts, methods, sources and resources used in successful genealogical research.

Tracing Your Family Tree II will continue your fascinating genealogical journey of ancestral discovery. In this four-session course, the instructor will guide students deeper into the labyrinth of traditional historical and genealogical records sources, research methods, Internet Web sites and search engines.

Users Group & Problem Solving meets four times during the semester. Each session has a theme/topic and provides demonstrations to increase student knowledge of computers, software and the Internet. In addition, students will have the opportunity to ask questions about their own computers and the software problems they are encountering. The course meets on Fridays, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5.

Vista for XP Users will cover the difference in Windows XP and Windows Vista and some of the pitfalls/problems between the two operating systems. In this six-session course, students also will learn how to determine if a program that ran on XP has been tested or not tested to run on Vista.

Advanced Windows XP will focus on Windows features which enable users to better control their Windows experience. Specific topics include folder management, file associations, shortcut management, device management and system tools.

Word 2007 Part I will emphasize the basics of Microsoft's word processing program. This six-session course includes creating and editing Word documents; naming, saving and printing documents; menus, toolbars and shortcuts; formatting, cutting, copying and pasting text; margins and indents; and inserting graphics and text from other documents and applications. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows.