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Spring 2008 Non-Credit Class Schedule


COMPUTERS

If you register for a non-credit class but are unable to attend, you must come to the Matteson Area Center or the PSC Main Campus Admissions Office and fill out a drop form. No refunds will be issued unless requested 48 business hours before the first class meeting.

See also ONLINE CLASSES for additional Computer classes.


INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Learn the basic computer skills that will be useful personally and professionally including an overview of hardware, software, operating systems, and basic commands.

code:             GSVS-067-PS           
start date:     Jan 15                                  days:        T
time:               06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                      location:    3205   

code:             GSVS-067-P1           
start date:     Feb 29                                  days:        F
time:               06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                      location:    3205   

code:             GSVS-067-MC           
start date:    Apr 01                                   days:        T
time:              09:00AM-12:00PM             duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    MAC 115   



HOW TO BUY AND SELL ON eBAY

This class teaches how to buy and sell on eBay with some hands-on exercises. Learn advanced techniques for buying and selling, and how to avoid scams. Discussion includes how to start an eBay business including finding supplies and establishing payment methods.

code:             GSBUS-048-MC           
start date:    Mar 01                                  days:        S
time:              09:00AM-12:00PM            duration:    4 SESSIONS
cost:              $129                                      location:    MAC 114   



KEYBOARDING

Rather than typing finger by finger, learn how to operate the letter keys by touch, increasing the number of words per minute typed.

code:            GSVS-091-MC           
start date:    Feb 06                                  days:        W
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    MAC 114 
 

code:            GSVS-091-M1           
start date:    Apr 02                                  days:        W
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                      location:    MAC 114   



MICROSOFT WORD—BEGINNING

From personal letters to professional manuscripts learn the easy and correct way to create any type of document. Learn how to create and edit documents, apply borders and shading, move and copy text, insert numbers and bullets, use templates, and print.

code:             GSVS-077-PS           
start date:    Jan 16                                  days:        W
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                      location:    3205   
code:            GSVS-077-MC           
start date:    Feb 25                                  days:        M
time:              09:00AM-12:00PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    MAC 115   
code:            GSVS-077-P1           
start date:    Apr 17                                   days:        TH
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    3205   



MICROSOFT WORD—INTERMEDIATE

This course is a continuation of Microsoft Word—Beginning. This course covers styles, long document handling, headers and footers, master documents, tables, mail merge, envelopes and labels, basic macros, graphics, borders, and fills.

code:            GSVS-078-PS           
start date:    Feb 26                                  days:        T
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                      location:    3205   



MICROSOFT WORD—ADVANCED

This course is a continuation of Beginning and Intermediate; therefore, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that the student complete both of these courses prior to enrolling in the advanced course. Topics include long documents with footnotes, endnotes, indices, and bookmarks; creating online forms; basic macros; styles; graphic and text boxes; tables; charts; sorting and working with documents in workgroups.

code:            GSVS-079-PS           
start date:    Apr 15                                 days:        T
time:             06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                     location:    3205   



WORDPERFECT BEGINNING

WordPerfect’s speed, ease of use and powerful word processing functions make this a word processing package without equal.

code:             GSVS-070-PS           
start date:    Jan 18                                  days:        F
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                     location:    3205   



MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

Learn how to make your PowerPoint presentation “pop” with graphics, slides, and enhanced text. Topics include working with objects, organizational charts and graphs, creating special effects, and developing notes and handouts.

code:             GSVS-098-MC           
start date:    Apr 07                                  days:        M
time:              09:00AM-12:00PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                     location:    MAC 115   



ACCESS

Learn how to create and manage databases, use reports and forms, extract information, and use other commonly used features of this program.

code:            GSCOM-035-PS           
start date:    Jan 28                                  days:        M
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                      location:    3205   

code:             GSCOM-035-P1           
start date:    Apr 18                                   days:        F
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM             duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                      location:    3205   



ACCESS — INTERMEDIATE

In this continuation of the beginning level, learn how to use action queries, calculate fields, adjust data types, set field properties, and perform database maintenance. Learn how to input masks, control forms, and use the lookup feature.

code:            GSCOM-045-PS           
start date:    Mar 03                                  days:        M
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                     location:    3205   



MICROSOFT EXCEL—BEGINNING

Learn to build, edit, and use spreadsheets. Basic formulas, formatting, and built-in functions are covered.

code:             GSVS-094-PS           
start date:    Jan 17                                  days:        TH
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                      location:    3205  

code:             GSVS-094-P1           
start date:    Apr 14                                  days:        M
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    3205   



MICROSOFT EXCEL—INTERMEDIATE

This course is a continuation of Excel Beginning. Learn to create and filter lists, use graphing features, link formulas across spreadsheets, create templates, and use advanced functions.

code:            GSVS-095-PS           
start date:    Feb 28                                 days:        TH
time:             06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                     location:    3205   



MICROSOFT OFFICE

This course gives an overview of the four programs included in the Microsoft Professional Office Suite for Windows. In Word, the basics of word processing; in Excel, spreadsheets; in PowerPoint, creating presentations; and in Access, creating databases. A basic understanding of Windows is required.

code:            GSVS-089-MC           
start date:    Jan 19                                  days:        S
time:              09:00AM-01:00PM            duration:    8 SESSIONS
cost:             $275                                       location:    MAC 115

code:            GSVS-089-M1           
start date:    Mar 06                                  days:        TH
time:              09:00AM-01:00PM            duration:    8 SESSIONS
cost:             $275                                       location:    MAC 114   



INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET

This introductory course explains online services and local Internet service providers. Learn about browsers, search techniques, file transfer protocol, and electronic mail. A basic understanding of Windows is required.

code:            GSVS-099-MC           
start date:    Mar 22                                  days:        S
time:              09:00AM-12:00PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:              $175                                      location:    MAC 115   



MICROSOFT PROJECT

Learn the commands, functions and capabilities of Microsoft Project, project management software. Features covered include creating project files, configuring tasks, creating, editing and assigning tasks, setting up views, tables, and filters, and printing reports.

code:            GSCOM-037-MC           
start date:    Feb 05                                  days:        T
time:              09:00AM-12:00PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    MAC 115 
 

code:            GSCOM-037-PS           
start date:    Apr 16                                  days:        W
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    M 3205   



VISIO—LEVEL I

This training course aims to teach the student all of the important aspects of Microsoft Visio, a popular software drawing application. Topics include working with shapes and connectors, using text, protecting diagrams, advanced precision workings, tips on designing networks, customizing MS Visio, floor and site plans, and a lot more.

code:             GSCOM-001-MC           
start date:    Apr 01                                  days:        T
time:              06:30PM-09:30PM            duration:    5 SESSIONS
cost:             $175                                       location:    MAC 114   

 










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