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Summer 2010 Schedule of Classes

 

Computer Education

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Beginners Courses
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Computer Applications
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Internet
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Online Computer Courses
 
TF = TECHNOLOGY FEE
Computer Classes - Continuing Ed Schedule
Beginners Courses

ABC’s of the Computer: 24 hrs, 2.4 CEUs
Designed and recommended for the new computer user. Learn the computer basics including: proper shut down of the computer, mouse use and maintenance, use of the keyboard, identification and use of icons, windows, menus, how to name, save, retrieve and revise a document; control panel tools; hardware and software vocabulary, basics of file management, how to use some of the system tools, how to install and remove hardware and software. There’s no need to feel threatened or left behind when it comes to computer skills. This interactive course will provide you with the foundation skills that will allow you to learn and grow.

• SCC Cherokee Center M,W 6/2-6/28 6-9P $65+$5TF

• SCC Cherokee Center M,W 6/29-7/27 6-9P $65+$5TF

• SCC Macon Annex T,Th 6/8-7/1 9A-12N $65+$5TF

• SCC Macon Annex T,Th 7/5-7/28 6-9P $65+$5TF

• SCC Swain Campus M,W 6/21-7/14 5-8P $65+$5 TF

• SCC Jackson Campus M,W 7/19-8/11 5-8P $65+$5 TF

Digital SLR-Beginners Course: (9 hrs.) This course introduces the student to the concepts and practice of digital photography with a Digital SLR camera. This course will enable students to improve their creative and technical picture taking skills, and help you best utilize your camera. This course is suitable for DSLR users who feel uncomfortable using their camera in other than automatic settings. Topics covered will include: basic camera skills, composition, lenses, exposure modes, focusing, image processing and printing images. A digital SLR camera is required. Self-Supporting

• SCC Cherokee Center F,Sa 6/4-6/5 5-8P,9A-4P W. Rouda $65

Computer Applications

MS Word/Excel: 24 hrs.; 2.4 CEUs
Prerequisite: basic computer skills. This class will have 12 hours on Microsoft Word and 12 hours on Microsoft Excel. It will cover the basics of both software applications. Students will learn the basic screens, how to move around in the programs and the standard and formatting toolbars. Word will include inserting pictures, word art, and special symbols along with using the Word tools. They will also learn the basics of tables. Excel will include formulas and the basics of spreadsheet design.

• SCC Swain Campus T,Th 6/22-7/20 5-8P $65+$5 TF

• SCC Jackson Campus T,Th 7/27-8/19 5-8P $65+$5 TF

MS Excel: 24 hrs, 2.4 CEUs: This course is designed for the computer literate to intermediate level user. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to create, sort filter, edit, and print spreadsheet files using Excel. Writing formulas, formatting cells, cutting, copying, and pasting cells and ranges of cells will also be covered.

• SCC Cherokee Center T,Th 6/1-6/24 6-9P $65+$5TF

• SCC Macon Annex T,Th 7/6-7/29 6-9P $65+$5TF

MS Word: 24 hrs, 2.4 CEUs: This course will provide a variety of word processing skills using Word. Students will learn how to format, insert a variety of objects, use tables, headers, footers, mail merges, and run spell and grammar check along with word count. Basic computer skills are required.

• SCC Cherokee Center M,W 6/30-7/26 6-9P $65+$5TF

• SCC Macon Annex T,Th 6/8-7/1 6-9P $65+$5TF

QuickBooks Pro 2009: 24 hours, 2.4 CEUs: Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts and statements; track our payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates and generate reports.

• SCC Macon Annex T,Th 8/3-8/26 6-9P $65+$5TF - cancelled

Next available class: STARTS 11/1
• SCC Macon Annex T,Th 6-9P $65+$5TF

Internet

Internet Basics: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs: This exciting class will show you how to set up an E-mail account, view the latest news and entertainment, common terms related to the Internet, browser functions, search engines, security, downloads, and even how to use the Internet for work!

• SCC Cherokee Center Sa 8/7-8/21 9A-2P $65+$5TF

ON-LINE GENERAL COMPUTER COURSES

Registration and Information: If you are a highly motivated learner with a busy schedule, taking a class over the Internet offers an opportunity to gain skills without the structure of the traditional classroom.

These courses are all six week courses and will enable you to earn CEU’s (based on your final exam).

Start Dates: A new section of every course in this schedule will begin on the following dates: 6/16; 07/21; 08/18; 09/15/10. To review the course description and outlines, and to register for these classes, visit www.ed2go.com/scc. For additional information, e-mail ccartwright@southwesterncc.edu

How to Get Started:
1. Visit our Online Instruction Center at: www.ed2go.com/scc.

2. Click the Orientation link and follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. During orientation, choose the name and password to access your course. After orientation you will be sent a registration form via email. Print out, sign and return by mail to SCC, 60 Almond School Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 or fax (828) 488-2982 with payment at least three days before class starts.

All courses that have an * are self-supporting classes.

BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY
Computer Skills for the Workplace $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Windows XP $65 + $5 TF
Keyboarding $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Linux $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to the Internet $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Windows Vista $65 + $5 TF

CERTIFICATION PREP
Advanced A+ Certification Prep $119*
Basic A+ Certification Prep $119*
Comp TIA Network+Certification Prep $119*
Comp TIA Security+ Certification Prep $119*
Intermediate A+ Certification: Operating System $119*
Microsoft Windows Certification Prep: Exam 70-270 $119*
PMP Certification Prep 1 $119*
PMP Certification Prep 2 $119*

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 $65 + $5 TF
Advanced Microsoft Word 2003 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint-2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to In Design CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to MS Office Accounting Professional 2008 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Peachtree Accounting 2009 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to QuickBooks 2007, 2008 & 2009 $65 + $5 TF
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 $65 + $5 TF
QuickBooks for Contractors 2006 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF

ON-LINE GENERAL COMPUTER COURSES

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Introduction to ASP.NET $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to C++ Programming $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to C# Programming $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate C# Programming $65 + $5 TF
Creating User Requirements Documents $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Database Development $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Oracle $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Oracle $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Alice 2.0 Programming $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Perl Programming $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to SQL $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Visual Basic 2005 & 2008 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Visual Basic 2005 $65 + $5 TF
High Speed Project Management $65 + $5 TF

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING & NETWORKING
Advanced PC Security $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Networking $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Networking $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to PC Troubleshooting $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to PC Security $65 + $5 TF
Wireless Networking $65 + $5 TF

DESKTOP PUBLISHING & IMAGING
Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator CS2 $65 + $5 TF
Creating Web Graphics with Photoshop CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Photoshop CS2 & CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to CorelDRAW X3 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Illustrator CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to InDesign CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Photoshop CS2 & CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Photoshop CS2 & CS3 for the Digital Photographer $65 + $5 TF

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL VIDEO
Discover Digital Photography $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Photoshop CS2 & CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Photoshop CS2 7 CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Photographing People with your Digital Camera $65 + $5 TF
Photographing Nature with you Digital Camera $65 + $5 TF
Photoshop Elements 5.0& 6.0 for Digital Photographer I $65 + $5 TF
Photoshop Elements 5.0& 6.0 for Digital Photographer II $65 + $5 TF
Photoshop Elements 7 for Digital Photographer $65 + $5 TF
Photoshop Elements Projects $65 + $5 TF
Photoshop CS2 & CS3 for the Digital Photographer $65 + $5 TF
Secrets of Better Photography $65 + $5 TF
Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer $65 + $5 TF
Making Movies with Windows XP $65 + $5 TF

THE INTERNET
Achieving Top Search Engine Positions $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to the Internet $65 + $5 TF
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003 & 2007 $65 + $5 TF
Start Your Own eBay Drop off store $65 + $5 TF

WEB GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to CorelDraw X3 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Flash 8 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Flash MX 2004 $65 + $5 TF
Creating Web Graphics with Photoshop CS3 $65 + $5 TF

WEB PAGE DESIGN
Creating Web Pages II $65 + $5 TF
Creating Web Pages $65 + $5 TF
Creating a Classroom Web Site $65 + $5 TF
Designing Effective Websites $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to CSS and XHTML $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Flash 8 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to FrontPage 2003 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Dreamweaver MX 2004 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Dreamweaver CS3 $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate CSS and XHTML $65 + $5 TF
Achieving Top Search Engine Positions $65 + $5 TF

WEB PROGRAMMING
Introduction to C++ Programming $65 + $5 TF
Intro to C# Programming $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate C# Programming $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to ASP.NET $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Alice 2.0 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Perl Programming $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Ruby Programming $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Visual Basic 2005 $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Visual Basic 2005 $65 + $5 TF
Java for the Absolute Beginner $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to PHPand MySQL $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate Java Programming $65 + $5 TF
Intermediate PHP and My SQL $65 + $5 TF
Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming $65 + $5 TF

 





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