FALL 2006 Computer Classes
Macintosh Computer Training
*introduction to macintosh using os x (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) This course will provide a basic understanding of how to use your Mac OS. Course includes desktop and file management; apple menu; control panels; sound and speech annotation and dictation. Learn to create newsletters, flyers, artwork and design. Learn to use Sherlock and search engines to locate files on the hard drive or the internet. Create, modify and integrate charts and spreadsheets.
7100.07 F 3:30-6:30 pm SHHS H123 Gerodias
*digital life in mac os x (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Introduction to the MacIntosh. Learn iPhoto to organize image files as thumbnail images, tweak, arrange and even publish on the Internet. Use QuickTime Player to play back any type of QuickTime-compatible file, including audio, movie and text-only documents and files. Learn iTunes to communicate with your MP3 player and burn audio CDs.
7100.16 M 4-7 pm Barranca Elem. Media Ctr. Gerodias
Personal Computer Training
*BASIC INTRODUCTION TO PCs FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) This course offers a truly basic, slow-paced introduction to the use of personal computers in layman’s terms. Course is designed to provide older adults with useful, everyday basic computer skills in WordPad, NotePad, Calculator, and Paint using Windows.
7220.07 M 9-12 noon Business Center 1 Gerodias
7220.00 Tu 9-12 noon Griswold Center F8 Rogers
*BASIC INTRODUCTION TO PCs FOR SENIOR CITIZENS II (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs for Seniors I. This course is a continuation from the Basic Introduction to PCs for Senior Citizens. Learn to create and organize files and folders. Personalize your desktop, screen saver and a Windows theme.
7225.06 W 9-12 noon Griswold Center F8 Rogers
7225.04 Th 1-4 pm Business Center 1 Soriano/ Gerodias
*BASIC INTRODUCTION TO PCs FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Vii (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs for Seniors I, II & III. This course is a continuation from the Basic Introduction to PCs for Senior Citizens VI. Reinforce your knowledge of Windows XP and how it integrates with the internet.
7225.03 F 9-12 noon Business Center 1 Gerodias
*introduction to the internet 2 for senior citizens (Class Fee: $20.00) Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet 1. This class is a continuation from the Introduction to the Internet for Senior Citizens to expand your knowledge of the internet. Learn to customize your email accounts, use the Address Book, send and coordinate attachments, and download programs, applications and documents from the internet. Create electronic greeting cards for your friends and relatives online.
7225.15 W 9-12 noon Business Center 1 Gerodias
*INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs for Seniors. Create documents with style in this very basic class! Learn how to use clipart, perform mail merges, create mailing labels and envelopes. Use features like spell check, grammar check and thesaurus. Put together a newsletter, use tables and a web page in no time!
7220.12 F 9-12 noon Griswold Center F8 Rogers
*INTRODUCTION TO nero 7 FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Class Fee: $30.00) Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs and Introduction to the Internet. Learn how to use Nero as a burning software.
7220.66 Tu 9-12 noon C.O. Technology Center 1 Gerodias
*windows xp power tools for senior citizens (Class Fee: $20.00) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs. Learn to download files, drivers and updates from the internet. Perform disk cleanup, check disk and defragment to optimize windows. Expand your knowledge of email and attachments. Download files, documents and games from the internet.
Day Time Location Room Instructor
7200.35 M 12:30-3:30 pm Griswold Center F8 Rogers
windows xp power tools (Class Fee: $20.00) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs. Learn to download files, drivers and updates from the internet. Perform disk cleanup, check disk and defragment to optimize windows. Expand your knowledge of email and attachments. Download files, documents and games from the internet.
7200.36 Tu 7-10 pm Griswold Center F8 Rogers
*INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY USING FAMILY TREE MAKER 2006 (Class Fee: $5.00) 5-WEEK COURSE. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience. Create your family tree and learn to utilize and navigate through the “Family Tree Maker” software application.
7210.15 W (Begins 9/20/06) 1-4 pm Business Center 3 Soriano
*GENEALOGY USING FAMILY TREE MAKER 2006 - Part 2 (Class Fee: $5.00) 5-WEEK COURSE. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience. Learn to backup and restore your family tree files. Research on the internet and more.
7210.17 W (Begins 11/1/06) 1-4 pm Business Center 3 Soriano
*CREATIVE COMPUTING (Class Fee: $20.00) Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs. Never buy a greeting card again! Learn to use your scanner and digital camera to create personalized greeting cards, stationery and more. Using Print Shop and Microsoft Word, learn to make mailing labels and envelopes, business cards and greeting cards.
7220.35 Th 9-12 noon Griswold Center F8 Rogers
7220.34 Th 7-10 pm Griswold Center F8 Rogers
*introduction to ebay online auction (Class Fee: $20.00) Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs. Visit garage sales around the world! Students learn how to use eBay and other online internet auctions to buy, sell and trade items for treasures or cash!
7225.35 M 9-12 noon Griswold Center F8 Staff
*BASIC INTRODUCTION TO PCs USING WINDOWS XP (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) This course is a truly basic introduction to the use of personal computers for the beginning student, and covers an overview of the elementary concepts of computer operation using Microsoft Windows operating system. Course will assist beginning students to prepare for the next level of instruction in computer applications.
7200.20 Tu 7-10 pm Business Center 1 Jimenez
*BASIC INTRODUCTION TO PCs USING WINDOWS XP part 2 (Class Fee: $20.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs. Class will cover topics in customizing and managing files and folders. Work with window programs and customize windows using the control panel. Maintain your computer and explore windows using the menu commands and right-click menus.
7200.25 Th 7-10 pm Griswold Center F9 Gerodias
*MICROSOFT WORD 2003 (Class Fee: $25.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs or Windows Operating System. Learn to create and save documents. Use more sophisticated techniques to edit, move and copy within and between documents. Learn to create, format and modify tables using tabs. Use proofing tools, such as spell checker and thesaurus. Save an existing document as a Web page and preview it in a browser.
7210.20 W 7-10 pm Griswold Center F9 Guzman
*How to Prevent/Protect your pc from virus, spyware & adware (Class Fee: $20.00) Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet. As if spam, viruses and worms aren’t bad enough. Now you have spyware that sends your personal information to a third party without your permission or knowledge and adware that displays advertisements and/or popups on your computer. This class will help you remove viruses, spyware and adware on your computer.
7225.40 Th 9-12 noon Business Center 3 Gerodias
*Introduction to video editing - part 2 (Class Fee: $48.00) Prerequisite: Introduction to Video Editing. Creating HTML Streaming, Embedding Windows Media files. Students will create digital media streams; real-time video transportation over the Internet/Intranet; create playlist through WMV, ASX and ASP; and understand the basics of sound technology.
7220.48 W 7-10 pm C.O. Technology Center 1 Sengupta
*how to use your cd/dvd burner (Class Fee: $30.00) Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs and Introduction to the Internet. Learn how to backup your data files using your CD burner or CD recorder. Use Windows XP and Media Player 10 to burn/record data and audio CDs.
7220.49 W 7-10 pm Business Center 3 Gerodias
*MICROSOFT EXCEL XP (Class Fee: $48.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs or Windows Operating System. Learn how to enter data, create charts from worksheet data, exchange data with other applications, use and customize the toolbar, and more.
7200.54 Th 7-10 pm Business Center 1 Gonzalez
*MICROSOFT EXCEL XP - Part 2 (Class Fee: $48.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs. Learn to solve problems with statistical analysis tools; effective data display in graphs and charts; and data retrieval for computation, analysis and reference. Use data tables and Excel scenarios for what-if analysis.
7200.56 W 7-10 pm Business Center 1 Sanchez
*Adobe Photoshop CS (Class Fee: $48.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs. Learn Photoshop CS, the most powerful and popular image-creating program. Create your own artwork, posters, etc. Learn to manipulate photographic images, photo retouching, color separation, and create special effects using a variety of tools and techniques.
7100.50 M 7-10 pm C.O. Technology Center 2 Thomas
*Adobe Photoshop CS II (Class Fee: $48.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop CS.
7100.55 W 7-10 pm C.O. Technology Center 2 Thomas
*introduction to the internet 2006 (Class Fee: $20.00) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs or Windows Operating System. Understand the essentials of internet access and usage implementing the latest software to “Surf the Internet”. Topics include the history of the internet, internet service providers, browser use, file downloads, site bookmarking, email, security, etc.
7200.86 M 7-10 pm Business Center 1 Jimenez
*INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE DESIGN using html (Class Fee: $48.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or Introduction to HTML. Create attention-getting web pages using templates, wizards, webbots and drop-in interactive functions. Make designing professional looking web pages easy by using HTML, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Photoshop software.
7210.01 Tu 7-10 pm C.O. Technology Center 2 Loi
*INTRODUCTION TO MACROMEDIA DREAMWEAVER (Class Fee: $48.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or Introduction to HTML. Learn to use one of the most popular visual web development application programs. Control your code with roundtrip HTML and Quick Tag Editor. Layout text, position images, create forms and use colors and backgrounds. Build web sites in layers, create DHTML effects and manage web site with Dreamweaver’s site-management features.
7220.71 M 7-10 pm C.O. Technology Center 1 Jia
Computer Showcase - See page 30
*INTRODUCTION TO MACROMEDIA FLASH (Class Fee: $88.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or Introduction to HTML. Use Flash’s drawing tools to create simple and complex objects. Learn to import art work from other programs to use in a Flash project and to utilize object interaction on a single layer to combine and segment objects. Perform frame-by-frame and tweened animations. Create interesting effects with masks and learn to embed Flash movies in a web page.
7220.87 Th 7-10 pm C.O. Technology Center 2 Jia
*COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING I - AutoCAD 2005 (Class Fee: $88.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs. Learn to use associative dimensioning to change the geometry and dimensions of your drawing immediately. Work faster and smarter with text scaling attribute editor, block attribute manager, layer translator and extended spell checker. Utilize i-drop technology to bring designs from manufacturer’s web site into your drawing file.
7200.91 Tu 6:30-9:30 pm C.O. Technology Center 1 Inouye
*INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE/REPAIR (Class Fee: $88.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs and/or Windows 98. Explore the basic concepts and principles of computer hardware. Learn about different types of processors, hard drives, bus slots, memory, controllers, power supplies, and techniques on how to troubleshoot PCs. Students will perform memory upgrades, modify CMOS, install floppy and CD-ROM drives; set up DOS, Windows 98 and other operating systems on AMD/Intel systems while utilizing each system’s built-in tools. Course will help provide a hardware foundation for other certification classes.
7210.94 Tu 7-10 pm Business Center 4 Sengupta
*A+ CERTIFICATION PHASE 1 (Class Fee: $120.00, books and PC system extra.) Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Hardware/Repair. This course will help develop the skills and knowledge to become a competent computer service technician. Prospective employers may use certification as a condition of employment or reward certification with job advancement or promotion. Upgrade your skills and get certified.
7325.03 Th 7-10 pm Business Center 3 Gerodias/ Sengupta
introduction to small office network - part 2 (Class Fee: $48.00) Prerequisite: Basic Introduction to PCs and/or Introduction to the Internet. Learn network infrastructures, operating systems and configurations. Develop, configure and install a simple network system (peer to peer and client/server). Prepare network cables; configure TCP/IP and server/client workstations. Host server networking and troubleshoot your network settings.
7300.12 M 7-10 pm Business Center 4 Sengupta
*secure your pc – ethical hacking & network defense part 1 (Class Fee: $48.00) Prerequisite: Windows XP and Introduction to the Internet. This class will cover penetration-testing tools and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers use to protect computer networks. A structured knowledge base for preparing security professionals to discover vulnerabilities and recommend solutions for tightening network security and protecting data from potential attackers. Class will explore vulnerabilities of Windows Operating systems and security measures to take to protect your network and computers.
7230.30 Tu 7-10 pm Business Center 3 Gerodias
*INTRODUCTION TO CISCO NETWORKING PART 1 (Class Fee: $88.00, books extra.) Open to all students with network knowledge. This hands-on course teaches you the basics of successfully configuring and deploying Cisco Routers and Switches. Learn how to subnet and configure TCP/IP. Implement basic networking principles. This introduction class allows you to progress to the CCNA course or gain more networking knowledge. No experience needed.
7320.01 W 7-10 pm Business Center 2 Garcia
*MCSE/CISCo/pc SELF-PACED LAB (Class Fee: MCSE: $88.00; CISCO: $50.00; PC: $10.00, books extra.) Prerequisite: Windows Operating System. This is a self-paced, learn as you go, training, not an instructional setting.
7300.58 F 7-10 pm Business Center 3 Staff
Minimum attendance is required. Space is limited and computers are available on a “first come, first served” basis. Proof of registration in a computer class is required and must be presented each time students attend the Computer Operation Practice class.
COMPUTER OPERATION PRACTICE FOR A+, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, NOVELL, NETWORK+, SERVER+, SECURITY+ CLASSES (No Fees)
Day Time Location Room Instructor
7300.59 F 7-10 pm Business Center 3 Staff
COMPUTER OPERATION PRACTICE FOR THE PERSONAL COMPUTER (No Fees)
7300.60 Sat 1-4 pm Business Center 1, 2, 3 & 4 Staff
computer operation practice autocad 2005 (No Fees. Student must be registered in class 7200.91.)
7300.67 Th 6:30-9:30 pm C.O. Technology Center 1 Inouye
Note: Computer Operation Practice class will NOT be held on Friday, November 24, Saturday, November 25, and Saturday, December 16, 2006.
**Not all software programs are available for use in Computer Operation Practice class. See list below of what’s
available for use in class:
PCs ............. Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word 2000/
2002/2003, Microsoft Excel 2000/2002/2003, PowerPoint 2000/2002/2003, Access 2000/2002/ 2003, Internet, Family Tree Maker, Printshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Photo- shop CS, AutoCAD 2005, Architectural Desktop, Norton System Works, Visual Studio.NET, Net- working and Windows 2003 Professional/Server, Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure, Java, JavaScripts, VB Scripts, Cisco, Active Directory,Mac OS, Word 2004, Excel 2004, PowerPoint 2004, Access 2004.
*$10.00 REGISTRATION FEE will be charged all students, 18–59 years, who are not enrolled for high school diploma credit. Seniors (60+ years) will pay Registration Fee of $2.00.
¡el programa de educacion para adultos “tri-community” anuncia las siguientes clases de computacion en español!
*introducción A “MICROSOFT OFFICE” (Honorarios de Clase: $20.00) Inscripción limitada. Prerequisito: Introducción básica a las “PCs”. Aprenda las aplicaciones de “Microsoft Office”. Se aprenderán las caracteristicas y funciones que comparten todas las aplicaciones. Como crear documentos en Word, usar hojas de cálculo en Excel, dar una presentación en PowerPoint, y mucho más. Se enseñara como usar las aplicaciones individualmente con ejercicios para practicar.
Dia Horario Localidad Salón Instructores
7215.14 miércoles 7-10 pm Griswold Center F8 Jimenez
•La inscripción para todas las clases se comienzan durante la primera sesión de clase.
• La inscripción se lleva a cabo dentro del salón de clase, en el lugar en donde se impartirán
las clases.
• La inscripción es en base a la teoría “el que llegue primero, se le atiende primero”.
¡no hay clases de preinscripción!
*$10.00 la cuota de inscripción será cargados a los estudiantes de 18-59 años, que no estén tomando la clase para créditos de la secundaria. Estudiantes mayores (60+ años) pagaran $2.00 de cuota de inscripción.
The Tri-Community Fast-Track Learning is an alternative adult education program offering short, affordable courses including business and career opportunities and computer technology.
*basic windows xp troubleshooting (Class Fee: $40.00) Learn to use disk drive utilities such as scandisk, defragmenter and other tools. Remove old programs, troubleshoot in SAFEMODE, identify computer performance issues, and much more.
Day/s Time Location Room Instructor
7340.20 Sat 9-12 noon Business Center 4 Jimenez
*restore images in photoshop (Class Fee: $20.00) Learn how to convert black and white images to color and retouch damaged images.
7340.21 Sat: 9/16 thru 10/14 9-12 noon Business Center 1 Al-Beitawi
*create your own cards in photoshop (Class Fee: $20.00) Learn how to make custom birthday, anniversary and “just because” cards.
7340.22 Sat: 10/21 thru 11/18 9-12 noon Business Center 1 Al-Beitawi
*easily edit multiple images in photoshop (Class Fee: $20.00) Format and size images fast and easy to email family and friend. Learn how to edit all your images at the same time in just seconds using the Actions command.
7340.23 M: 10/2 thru 10/30 7-10 pm Business Center 3 Al-Beitawi
*organize your pictures using picasa (Class Fee: $20.00) Picasa 2 from Google will help you organize, edit and share all the pictures on your computer, even the ones you’ve forgotten or lost. Edit your images for quality and effect, email or upload your pictures, print pictures at home or order from your favorite site. Learn to create movies, posters, screensavers or collages.
7340.18 Sat: 9/23 thru 10/7 9-12 noon C.O. Technology Center 1 Thomas
For more information on seminars and workshops, visit our website:
www.cvusd.k12.ca.us/tri-community