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Computers—GETTING STARTED WITH COMPUTERS

Staying Connected…with Grandchildren NEW!
4 Class Hours, .4 CEU, $50
Want to be more connected to those grandchildren who live far away? Learn to use your computer to stay in touch. Whether you want to chat, email, play games or exchange photos, this course introduces the skills necessary to interact with those who are so special to you but whose locations hinder daily contact.
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COM 049P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates and times

Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
The course covers basic aspects of Windows, including managing documents and running programs. This course is appropriate for any individual using Windows on either a business or personal level. Items covered include: Orientation to personal computers and the concept of networking; the Windows environment; using the mouse, the Start button and other Windows components; using the Desktop, My Computer, the network neighborhood and shortcuts; running programs, using help, WordPad, and Paint basics; cutting, copying, and pasting; creating folders; sorting, finding and managing documents; and using Windows Explorer.
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COM 050P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W/Jan 13/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 050P71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR/Jan 27-28/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 050P72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR/Feb 17-18/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 050P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR/March 10-11/8:30-noon

Introduction to Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
This course provides the basic skills needed to get started with personal computers and with the various feature, tools and option available in Windows Vista. In this course you will familiarize yourself with the basics of personal computer, customize Windows Vista, and manage files and folders. You will also work with simple tools and browse the internet.
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COM 051P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/Jan 15/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 051P72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MT/Feb 8-9/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 051P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/March 12/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Computers for ESL Students
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $200
This course takes students with at least a low-intermediate ESL reading proficiency through the basics of effectively using a computer to perform basic tasks. Using a highly visual approach combined with a wealth of individual and paired exercises, this course introduces participants to beginning level skills including common computer-oriented vocabulary, basic hardware knowledge, use of a keyboard/mouse, basic tasks such as creating/opening/editing,/printing word processor documents, experience searching the Web and sending/receiving email.
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COM XXXP01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/Jan 22/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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