eConnect - Browse Credit Classes - Spring 2009

This four-session course will focus on the states of the New South: Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas. Emphasis will be on the geography, history and migration patterns, as well as land, vital records, military and other important genealogical and historical material. Records, repositories and pertinent Internet web sites featuring information on these states also will be considered.

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Windows XP Advanced

M124		LEC
M W		10:30 AM		12:50 PM

BHC
1

3/4/09
3/30/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
Senior Adult

Advanced Windows XP will focus on Windows features which enable users to better control their Windows experience. In this six-session course, specific topics include folder management, file associations, shortcut management, device management and system tools.

ITSC-1191-2206 (532185)
Buying/Selling/Internet

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

Herd, Stephen

BHC
1

3/4/09
3/30/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
Senior Adult

Buying/Selling on the Internet is a six-session course that 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 and format ad photos and become acquainted with feedback and rating, listing tools and different payments systems. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro. to Windows and Internet, Part I.

ITSC-1191-2211 (532818)
Internet, Part I

M124		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Siebs, Carl

BHC
1

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

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

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

ITSC-1191-2214 (532841)
Music Player Basics

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

Sanchez, Robert

BHC
1

3/4/09
3/30/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
Senior Adult

Music Player Basics is a beginning course in the use of WMP11, iTunes and Winamp. This six-session course will emphasize the basic functions of playing and managing audio files running under the Microsoft Windows operating system. You will learn to copy (rip) your music CDs to the audio library and create (burn) copies of CDs for use on other audio players. Managing the audio and video library also will be covered. Recommended Prequisite: Intro. to Windows.

ITSC-1191-2215 (532847)
Software Survey 2007

M124		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

BHC
1

3/4/09
3/30/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
Senior Adult

Software Survey 2007 will introduce Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and other software packages. In this six-session course, students will complete short exercises to become acquainted with the various 2007 software programs.

ITSC-1191-2216 (532848)
Tips and Tricks/Vista

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

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

4/1/09
4/20/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

Tips and Tricks/Vista is six-session course dealing 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

ITSC-1191-2220 (533142)
Vista for XP Users

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

Fernandez, Charles

BHC
1

4/22/09
5/11/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

Vista for XP Users is for experienced Windows XP students who have made the decision to upgrade to Vista or have purchased a new PC which came with Vista. Topics covered in this six-session course are the different versions of Vista; how to determine what software and hardware has been tested and approved for Vista; new screens, layouts and how to customize them, as well as the most frequently used functions, including new and modified ones. Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows XP.

ITSC-1191-2222 (533236)
Word 2007, Part I

M124		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Herd, Stephen

BHC
1

4/1/09
4/20/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

Word 2007 Part I will emphasize the basics of Microsoft's word processing program. This six-session course includes 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.

ITSC-1191-2227 (533309)
Digital Cameras

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

BHC
1

4/1/09
4/20/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

Digital Cameras will cover the various features of a digital camera. In this six-session course, 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.

ITSC-1191-2229 (533319)
Photoshop Elements, Part I

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

BHC
1

4/22/09
5/11/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

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

ITSC-1191-2235 (551474)
Word II 2007

M124		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		3:50 PM

Herd, Stephen

BHC
1

1/21/09
2/9/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.
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 your knowledge of advanced table techniques. Prerequisite: Word, Part I.

ITSC-1191-2200 (534905)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
T R		9:00 AM		10:20 AM

BHC
1

1/20/09
3/12/09
(8 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.

NOTE: Beginning Keyboarding covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191-2202 (534919)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
T R		9:00 AM		10:20 AM

BHC
1

3/24/09
5/14/09
(8 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.

NOTE: Beginning Keyboard covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191-2226 (533302)
Digital Cameras

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

Dunn, James

BHC
1

1/20/09
2/5/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.
Senior Adult

ITSC-1191-2228 (533311)
Photoshop Elements, Part I

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

Dunn, James

BHC
1

2/10/09
3/3/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

ITSC-1191-2230 (533323)
Photoshop Elements, Part II

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

Dunn, James

BHC
1

3/5/09
3/31/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
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. In this six-session course you also will use the clone tool to repair damage and remove unwanted parts of the photo. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements, Part I.

ITSC-1191-2231 (533322)
Photoshop Elements, Part III

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

Dunn, James

BHC
1

4/2/09
4/21/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
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. In this six-session course, you also will experiment with blend modes and plug-in filters. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements II.

ITSC-1191-2201 (534917)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
T R		10:30 AM		11:50 AM

BHC
1

2/17/09
4/16/09
(9 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.

NOTE: Beginning Keyboarding covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191-2210 (532803)
Income Tax

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

Kinkade, Glenn

BHC
1

2/5/09
2/17/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

Income Tax uses the H & R Block TaxCut software to prepare a typical Form 1040 Federal Income Tax return. This four-session course will include Social Security benefits, mutual fund distributions, interest and dividend income, IRA distributions, capital gains, pension income and 2008 estimated taxes. Students will be required to purchase the TaxCut software. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro. to Windows

ITSC-1191-2225 (533298)
Legacy Family Tree, Part I

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

Kinkade, Glenn

BHC
1

1/20/09
1/29/09
(2 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.
Senior Adult

Legacy Family Tree, Part I, is a comprehensive, easy-to-use program to organize your family information. Topics include how to enter names, dates, places, events and notes for individuals; linking individuals together in a family recording source citations and repository information; and printing reports for family members, research trips and family reunions. Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is required.

ITSC-1191-2207 (532192)
Data Security

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

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

3/5/09
3/31/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
Senior Adult

Data Security teaches you how to protect your personal computer and the information stored in it. In this six-session course, 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, PINs and account numbers. Guarding against attacks from the Internet and malicious e-mail attachments also is covered. Recommended prerequisite: Intro. to Windows.

ITSC-1191-2208 (532205)
Excel 2003, Part I

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

Sanchez, Robert

BHC
1

1/20/09
2/5/09
(3 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.
Senior Adult

Excel 2003, Part I, will develop skills in the basics of Microsoft Excel 2003, a program for spreadsheet and arithmetic functions. This six-session 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.

ITSC-1191-2209 (532800)
Excel 2007, Part I

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

Sanchez, Robert

BHC
1

4/23/09
5/12/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

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

ITSC-1191-2212 (532826)
Internet, Part I

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

Siebs, Carl

BHC
1

4/2/09
4/21/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

ITSC-1191-2213 (532838)
Internet, Part II

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

Siebs, Carl

BHC
1

4/23/09
5/12/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

Internet, Part II, will cover advanced e-mail functions, advanced and quick searches and shortcuts to addressing Web sites. In this six-session course, 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 Internet, Part I.

ITSC-1191-2217 (533010)
Tips and Tricks/Windows XP

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

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

4/23/09
5/12/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

Tips and Tricks/Windows XP will deal with improving Windows XP computer performance and fixing problems. In this six-session course, students learn easy ways to find what they want, customize and organize their files and photos, eliminate clutter and increase speed of operations. The session on Web browsing includes organizing and managing favorites, cookies, browser history and connection problems. Tips on avoiding and managing spam e-mail and organization also will be covered. Recommended Prerequisites: Intro. to Windows.

ITSC-1191-2219 (533138)
Vista for XP Users

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

Fernandez, Charles

BHC
1

3/5/09
3/31/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
Senior Adult

ITSC-1191-2232 (533326)
Photo Collage

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

Dunn, James

BHC
1

4/2/09
4/21/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Apr.
Senior Adult

Collage with Photoshop Elements is a six-session course that will enable students to learn how to create collages by arranging and blending together digital images, drawings, text and scanned images to create an artistic composition for a variety of collage projects. Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements I.

ITSC-1191-2233 (533332)
Photo Restoration

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

Dunn, James

BHC
1

3/5/09
3/31/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.
Senior Adult

Photo Restoration will preserve memories of the past. In this six-session course, students will learn to scan, rebuild, repair and salvage your vintage and other damaged photos using Photoshop Elements. Preserve and protect those memories for the future by archiving them in a digital format.

ITSC-1191-2234 (538549)
Digital Video for the Web

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

Dunn, James

BHC
1

2/10/09
3/3/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

Edit video files using Windows Movie Maker - a standard part of Windows XP. No software to buy. Play back your video on a computer or upload your creations to popular Web sites such as YouTube, Google Video and others.

ITSC-1191-2218 (533013)
Users Group & Problem Solving

B304		LEC
F		1:00 PM		4:20 PM

Brooks, Ray

BHC
1

2/6/09
5/1/09
(13 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

Users Group & Problem Solving meets four times during the semester. 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. This course meets on Fridays, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3 and May 1.

ITSC-1191-2250 (534912)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
S		9:00 AM		12:20 PM

BHC
1

2/7/09
4/4/09
(9 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.

NOTE: Beginning Keyboarding covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191-2257 (533306)
Digital Cameras

M136		LEC
S		9:30 AM		12:30 PM

BHC
1

1/24/09
2/21/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.
Senior Adult

Digital Cameras will cover the various features of a digital camera. In this five-session course, 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.

ITSC-1191-2258 (533316)
Photoshop Elements, Part I

M136		LEC
S		9:30 AM		12:10 PM

BHC
1

2/28/09
4/4/09
(6 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

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

ITSC-1191-2253 (532812)
Internet, Part I

M122		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

Amolsch, Barbara

BHC
1

1/24/09
2/21/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.
Senior Adult

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

ITSC-1191-2254 (532830)
Internet, Part II

M122		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

Amolsch, Barbara

BHC
1

2/28/09
4/4/09
(6 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

Internet, Part II, will cover advanced e-mail functions, advanced and quick searches and shortcuts to addressing Web sites. In this five-session course, 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 Internet, Part I.

ITSC-1191-2255 (533143)
Web Page Design, Part I

M136		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

BHC
1

1/24/09
2/21/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.
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. In this five-session course, 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 and Internet, Part I.

ITSC-1191-2256 (533229)
Web Page Design, Part II

M136		LEC
S		1:00 PM		3:40 PM

BHC
1

2/28/09
4/4/09
(6 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.
Senior Adult

Web Page Design, Part II, will build upon the skills of Web Page I by adding to your Web site. In this five-session course, 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 five classes. Recommended Prerequisite: Web Page, Part I.

ITSC-1191-2426 (535170)
Beginning Keyboard

INET		INET
M T W R F S U

BHC
1

1/20/09
3/13/09
(8 weeks)

eCampus
Flex Term Jan.
Internet Based

ITSC 1191 will teach touch typing. The alphabet, number and symbol keys will be covered. Textbook with specialized software is required. This online course requires access to the Internet and e-mail. The 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.

ITSC-1191-2427 (535187)
Beginning Keyboard

INET		INET
M T W R F S U

BHC
1

2/16/09
4/17/09
(9 weeks)

eCampus
Flex Term Feb.
Internet Based

ITSC 1191 will teach touch typing. The alphabet, number and symbol keys will be covered. Textbook with specialized software is required. 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.

ITSC-1191-2702 (535065)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
M W		5:30 PM		6:50 PM

Smithart, Charles

BHC
1

2/16/09
4/15/09
(9 weeks)

Flex Term Feb.

This course covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191-2701 (535063)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
T R		5:30 PM		6:50 PM

BHC
1

1/20/09
3/12/09
(8 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.

This course covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191-2703 (535071)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
T R		5:30 PM		6:50 PM

BHC
1

3/24/09
5/14/09
(8 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.

This course covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191-2704 (538958)
Beginning Keyboard

M124		LEC
R		7:00 PM		9:55 PM

BHC
1

1/20/09
3/12/09
(8 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.

This course covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1191 Photoshop Short Coures

El Centro College [ECC]

ITSC-1191-5700 (540023)
Intro to Photoshop Elements

B235		LEC
R		6:00 PM		9:00 PM

Wollam, Les

ECC
1

1/22/09
2/26/09
(6 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.

Section 5700-Intro to Photoshop Elements. Preq: Basic computer literacy and practical experience with Windows 2000/XP or instructor consent. Concurrent CE available.

ITSC-1191-5701 (540025)
Digital Photography

B235		LEC
R		6:00 PM		9:00 PM

Wollam, Les

ECC
1

3/26/09
4/23/09
(5 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.

Section 5701-Digital Photography. Preq: Intro to Photoshop CS2 or instructor consent. Concurrent CE available.

ITSC-1191 ABC Novice - Level I

Richland College [RLC]

ITSC-1191-8237 (543075)
Word 2007 - Level II

B029		LEC
M W		1:30 PM		4:00 PM

Hawkins, Shirley

RLC
1

3/2/09
3/25/09
(4 weeks)

Flex Term Mar.

Section 8237 meets 3/2-3/25. No class 3/16 & 3/18.

ITSC-1191 Beginning Keyboarding

Dallas TeleCollege [DTC]

ITSC-1191-9000 (549166)
Beginning Keyboarding

INET		INET
M T W R F S U

DTC/BHC
1

1/20/09
5/13/09
(17 weeks)

eCampus
Flex Term Jan.
Internet Based

ITSC-1191-9001 (549170)
Beginning Keyboarding

INET		INET
M T W R F S U

DTC/BHC
1

1/20/09
5/13/09
(17 weeks)

eCampus
Flex Term Jan.
Internet Based

ITSC-1280 Coop. Ed.-Comp. and Inform.

El Centro College [ECC]

Coop work experience 10 hours/week at job site. Orientation online; begins 01/20/09, ends 05/14/09. Job site or project secured by 01/23/09. Weekly seminar online. E-mail nseaton@dcccd.edu by first class day.

ITSC-1280-5501 (539646)
Coop. Ed.-Comp. and Inform.

TBA		LEC
W
TBA		COOP
W

Seaton, Norman

ECC
2

1/20/09
5/14/09

ITSC-1291 Keyboard/Speed/Accuracy

Brookhaven College [BHC]

ITSC-1291-2200 (534926)
Keyboard/Speed/Accuracy

M124		LEC
T R		9:00 AM		10:20 AM

BHC
2

1/20/09
4/16/09
(13 weeks)

Flex Term Jan.

Keyboarding with Speed and Accuracy covers touch typing including the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Additional drills will be given to further increase speed and accuracy. Textbook with specialized software is required.

ITSC-1291-2201 (534930)
Keyboard/Speed/Accuracy

M124		LEC
T R		10:30 AM		11:50 AM