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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 course will introduce the family historian to the concepts, methods, sources and resources used in successful genealogical research.

POFI-1104-2214 (578428)
Tracing Family Tree II

M124		LEC
M		1:00 PM		4:20 PM

Barnette, Millard

BHC
1

10/19/09
11/9/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

Tracing Your Family Tree II will continue your fascinating genealogical journey of ancestral discovery. In this 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.

POFI-1104-2229 (610079)
Internet I

M124		LEC
M W		9:00 AM		10:20 AM

BHC
1

11/4/09
12/7/09
(6 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2203 (578377)
Buying/Selling/Internet

M136		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

BHC
1

8/24/09
9/14/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Aug.
Senior Adult

Buying/Selling on the Internet 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, format ad photos and become acquainted with feedback and rating, listing tools and different payment systems. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows and Internet, Part I.

POFI-1104-2205 (578382)
E-mail/Internet, Part I

M122		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Siebs, Carl

BHC
1

8/24/09
9/14/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Aug.
Senior Adult

Internet, Part I, will use Microsoft Internet Explorer with reference to SBC/Yahoo, AOL and other browsers. This 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.

POFI-1104-2206 (578385)
E-mail/Internet, Part I

M122		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Siebs, Carl

BHC
1

11/2/09
11/18/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2208 (578979)
Expanding Use/Internet, Pt II

M122		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Siebs, Carl

BHC
1

11/23/09
12/9/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

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 Using E-mail and the Internet, Part I.

POFI-1104-2209 (578392)
PC Troubleshooting

M136		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:40 PM

Stark, Charles

BHC
1

9/21/09
10/7/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Sept.
Senior Adult

PC Troubleshooting will address problems like a slow-running PC or a Windows applications malfunction. This course will investigate some actions you can take: virus, spyware and Malware removal; hard drive housekeeping; system restore, recovery console, driver rollback; hardware and software-based performance improvements, reinstalling Windows and backing up the data system. There will be time for questions during each session too.

POFI-1104-2217 (578433)
Digital Cameras

M136		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

BHC
1

11/2/09
11/18/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

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.

POFI-1104-2218 (578394)
Publisher 2007

M134		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

BHC
1

10/12/09
10/28/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

Publisher 2007 will introduce the design of a variety of publications such as greeting cards, invitations, fliers, newsletters, postcards, calendars, business cards and signs. Also covered are predefined layouts that are used to simplify formatting your publication if you do not design your own layout.

POFI-1104-2224 (578435)
Photoshop Elements, Part I

M136		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Dunn, James

BHC
1

11/23/09
12/9/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

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

POFI-1104-2228 (604146)
PC Troubleshooting

M136		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Stark, Charles

BHC
1

10/12/09
10/28/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

PC Troubleshooting will address problems like a slow-running PC or a Windows application malfunction. This course will investigate some actions you can take: virus, spyware, and Malware removal; hard drive housekeeping; system restore, recovery console, driver rollback; hardware and software-based performance improvements, reinstalling Windows and backing up the data system. There will be time for questions during each session too.

POFI-1104-2200 (577895)
Computer Basics

M122		LEC
T R		9:00 AM		10:20 AM

Rangnekar, Nehal

BHC
1

9/15/09
10/15/09
(5 weeks)

POFM-1302-2001
POFM-1309-2001
POFT-1127-2203
POFM-1191-2200
MDCA-1313-2200

eCampus
Flex Term Sept.

If you enroll in the course above, you must also enroll in MDCA 1213-2001; POFM 1309-2001; POFT 1127-2203 and POFM 1302-2001;these courses are part of medical front office program. The course provides a basic overview of Microsoft operating system, such as the desktop, using the taskbar, using menus, and file management.

POFI-1104-2216 (578431)
Digital Cameras

M136		LEC
T R		9:30 AM		11:50 AM

Dunn, James

BHC
1

8/25/09
9/10/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Aug.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2223 (580297)
Photoshop Elements, Part I

M136		LEC
T R		9:30 AM		11:50 AM

Dunn, James

BHC
1

9/15/09
10/1/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Sept.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2225 (578436)
Photoshop Elements, Part II

M136		LEC
T R		9:30 AM		11:50 AM

Dunn, James

BHC
1

10/6/09
10/22/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

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. Students also will use the clone tool to repair damage and remove unwanted parts of the photo. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements, Part I.

POFI-1104-2226 (578438)
Photoshop Elements, Part III

M136		LEC
T R		9:30 AM		11:50 AM

Dunn, James

BHC
1

10/27/09
11/12/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

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. You also will experiment with blend modes and plug-in filters. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements, Part II.

POFI-1104-2215 (578430)
Legacy Family Tree IV

M124		LEC
T R		1:00 PM		4:20 PM

Kinkade, Glenn

BHC
1

10/27/09
11/5/09
(2 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

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. Recommended Prerequisite: Legacy Family Tree, Part I.

POFI-1104-2202 (578373)
Audio Record/Edit

M136		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Dunn, James

BHC
1

10/6/09
10/22/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

Audio Recording and Editing will cover the basics of recording all types of audio using the computer's sound hardware and the Audacity Sound Editor. Skills learned in this course may be applied to recording telephone calls, teleconferencing, creating multimedia presentations, videos and slideshows. NOTE: Students must bring their own headsets. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows XP.

POFI-1104-2204 (578380)
Computer Brush Up

M122		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

11/17/09
12/8/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

Computer Brush Up reviews basic computer skills previously learned, reinforcing skills that were taught in class but that you may have forgotten. This hands-on course will also cover some shortcuts and additional skills that may be new to you.

POFI-1104-2207 (578386)
Excel 2007, Part I

M124		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Sanchez, Robert

BHC
1

11/17/09
12/8/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

Excel 2007, Part I, will develop skills in the basics of Microsoft Excel 2007, a program for spreadsheet and arithmetic functions. This 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.

POFI-1104-2210 (578393)
Personal Technology

M124		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

9/15/09
10/1/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Sept.
Senior Adult

Personal Technology will cover items you have purchased and services you access: Cell phones/services and calling plans; multimedia (mp3 players, iPod, home video and audio); buying a new computer and getting your money's worth (warranties, service agreements, customer support); computer accessories (external HD, USB hub, expansion cards; memory upgrade); Web services (online storage, web banking, purchasing items).

POFI-1104-2211 (578410)
Word 2007,Part I

M136		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

BHC
1

10/27/09
11/12/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

Word 2007, Part I, will emphasize basics of the Microsoft word processing program. Topics include 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.

POFI-1104-2212 (578425)
Word 2007,Part II

M136		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

BHC
1

11/17/09
12/8/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

Word 2007, Part II, will build on the concepts learned in Word, Part I, to work with columns, paragraph numbering, graphics, section breaks and creating envelopes and labels. Students will also learn how to merge a database of names and addresses, how to change the default settings and refine their knowledge of advanced table techniques. Prerequisite: Word, Part I.

POFI-1104-2219 (578397)
Safe Computing

M124		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

10/6/09
10/22/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

Safe Computing teaches you how to protect your personal computer and the information stored in it. Students learn to take care of their personal identity information, how to avoid premature computer hardware failures, how to safely surf the Web, and how to manage passwords, personal identification numbers and account numbers. Guarding against attacks from the Internet and malicious e-mail attachments also is covered. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows.

POFI-1104-2220 (578400)
Tips and Tricks/Vista

M134		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

10/27/09
11/12/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

Tips and Tricks/Vista will deal 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

POFI-1104-2230 (613537)
Word I

M136		LEC
T R		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

BHC
1

10/29/09
11/12/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2221 (578402)
Users Group/Problem Solving

B304		LEC
F		1:00 PM		4:20 PM

Stark, Charles

BHC
1

9/11/09
12/4/09
(13 weeks)

eCampus
Flex Term Sept.
Senior Adult

Users Group & Problem Solving meets on Friday, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. 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.

POFI-1104-2254 (578432)
Digital Cameras

M136		LEC
S		9:30 AM		12:10 PM

BHC
1

9/19/09
10/17/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Sept.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2255 (578587)
Photoshop Elements, Part I

M136		LEC
S		9:30 AM		12:10 PM

BHC
1

10/24/09
11/21/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2250 (578384)
Email/Internet, Part I

M122		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

Amolsch, Barbara

BHC
1

9/19/09
10/17/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Sept.
Senior Adult

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

POFI-1104-2251 (578390)
Expanding Use/Internet, Pt II

M122		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

Amolsch, Barbara

BHC
1

10/24/09
11/21/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

POFI-1104-2252 (578406)
Web Page Design, Part I

M136		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

BHC
1

9/19/09
10/17/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Sept.
Senior Adult

Web Page Design, Part I, will focus on designing a simple personal or business Web site and covers how to put photos online and create e-mail links. Students will learn about free or inexpensive Web site hosting for their personal sites. No prior knowledge of Web design is required. Students must be able to attend all classes. Recommended Prerequisites: Intro to Windows & Internet, Part I.

POFI-1104-2253 (578408)
Web Page Design, Part II

M136		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

BHC
1

10/24/09
11/21/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Oct.
Senior Adult

Web Page Design, Part II, will build upon the skills of Web Page, Part I, by adding to your Web site. Students will review how to design a Web site, format lists and tables, create custom graphics and add new pages and links. Students must be able to attend all classes. Recommended Prerequisite: Web Page I.

POFI-1104-2701 (579442)
Computer Basics

M136		LEC
W		7:00 PM		9:40 PM

BHC
1

8/26/09
9/23/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Aug.

POFI-1104-2702 (578383)
Email/Internet, Part I

M136		LEC
W		7:00 PM		9:40 PM

BHC
1

11/4/09
12/2/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Nov.
Senior Adult

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

POFI-1301 Computer Basics/Win XP

Brookhaven College [BHC]

POFI-1301-2001 (565139)
Computer Basics/Win XP

M124	LEC
M W	9:00 AM	10:20 AM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

POFI-1301-2426 (573476)
Comp Basics/Win XP

INET		INET
M T W R F S U
INET		LAB
M T W R F S U

Landenberger, Anita

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus
Internet Based

This online course requires Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007, access to the Internet and e-mail. Orientation will be given online. For more information, call 972-860-4174, e-mail bhcBOSS@dcccd.edu or enter the Dallas TeleCollege Web site at http://dallastelecollege.dcccd.edu.

POFI-1301-2501 (565141)
Computer Basics/Win XP

M136	LEC
W	7:00 PM	9:40 PM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

BHC
3

8/26/09
12/2/09
(15 weeks)

Flex Term Aug.

Additional 1 hour of lab required per week. Lab hours are posted.

POFI-1341 Integ Software 2007

Brookhaven College [BHC]

POFI-1341-2001 (565142)
Integ Software 2007

M134	LEC
M W	9:00 AM	10:20 AM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

Mukund, Roopa

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus

POFI-1341-2426 (565143)
Integ Software 2003 or 2007

INET		INET
M T W R F S U
INET		LAB
M T W R F S U

Landenberger, Anita

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus
Internet Based

This online course requires Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, access to the Internet and e-mail. Orientation will be given online. For more information, call 972-860-4174, e-mail bhcBOSS@dcccd.edu or enter the Dallas TeleCollege Web site at http://dallastelecollege.dcccd.edu.

POFI-1341-2501 (565146)
Microsoft Office 2007

M122	LEC
R	7:00 PM	9:55 PM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

Landenberger, Anita

BHC
3

8/27/09
12/10/09
(16 weeks)

Flex Term Aug.

POFI-1349 Excel 2007

Brookhaven College [BHC]

POFI-1349-2001 (565147)
Excel 2007

M122	LEC
T R	10:30 AM	11:50 AM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

Milligan, Mary

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus

POFI-1349-2426 (565148)
Excel 2003 or 2007

INET		INET
M T W R F S U
INET		LAB
M T W R F S U

Stone, Lisa

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus
Internet Based

This online course requires Microsoft Excel 2003 or 2007 software and access to the Internet and e-mail. Orientation will be given online. For more information, call 972-860-4174, e-mail bhcBOSS@dcccd.edu or enter the Dallas TeleCollege Web site at http://dallastelecollege.dcccd.edu.

POFI-1349-2501 (565150)
Excel 2007

M124	LEC
M	7:00 PM	9:50 PM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

Smithart, Charles

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

POFI-1441 Microsoft Access 2007

Brookhaven College [BHC]

POFI-1441-2426 (565154)
Microsoft Access 2007

INET		INET
M T W R F S U
INET		LAB
M T W R F S U

Nicholson, Terry

BHC
4

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus
Internet Based

This online course requires Microsoft Access 2007. Students taking this course may download the software to install on their personal computers for use while attending this course. Contact your instructor for additional information. This online course requires access to the Internet and e-mail. Orientation will be given online. For more information, call 972-860-4174, e-mail bhcBOSS@dcccd.edu or enter the Dallas TeleCollege Web site at http://dallastelecollege.dcccd.edu.

POFI-2301 Word 2007

Brookhaven College [BHC]

POFI-2301-2001 (565155)
Word 2007

M134	LEC
M W	10:30 AM	11:50 AM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

Milligan, Mary

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus

POFI-2301-2426 (565156)
Word 2003 or 2007

INET		INET
M T W R F S U
INET		LAB
M T W R F S U

Moore, Catherine

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus
Internet Based

This online course requires Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007 software and access to the Internet and e-mail. Orientation will be given online. For more information, call 972-860-4174, e-mail bhcBOSS@dcccd.edu or enter the Dallas TeleCollege Web site at http://dallastelecollege.dcccd.edu.

POFI-2301-2427 (565158)
Word 2003 or 2007

INET		INET
M T W R F S U
INET		LAB
M T W R F S U

Moore, Catherine

BHC
3

10/19/09
12/10/09
(8 weeks)

eCampus
Flex Term Oct.
Internet Based

POFI-2331 Desktop Publish

Brookhaven College [BHC]

POFI-2331-2780 (565163)
Desktop Publish

M122	LEC
R	7:00 PM	9:50 PM
M129	LAB
M T W R F

Landenberger, Anita

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

Publisher 2007 is a self-paced course. Students may obtain help from their instructor from 7-9:50 p.m. on Thursdays in Room M122. Students must contact their instructor the first day of class on Aug. 28.

POFI-2340 Advanced Word 2003 or 2007

Brookhaven College [BHC]

POFI-2340-2426 (565164)
Advanced Word 2003 or 2007

INET		INET
M T W R F S U
INET		LAB
M T W R F S U

Moore, Catherine

BHC
3

8/24/09
12/10/09

eCampus
Internet Based