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FBAS 29                                                                                ($40)

Intro to Basic Windows (Seniors/Adults)

Introduction to Windows, you will learn the environment of the Computer and how an individual interacts within it. The following areas are covered: Login & Log Off of the Computer, Using the Start Menu, What is the Taskbar, How to Minimize, Maximize, Resize, Close a Window, Windows Basics, Understanding File Extensions, Selecting Multiple Items, Moving Files, Drag & Drop, Deleting Files, Saving Documents to the Computer, Saving a File, Retrieving a Document from Computer, Retrieve Files, Downloading Files, How to find a Lost File, Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer (Internet), Features of the Control Panel: How to Adjust the Volume, Volume Control, How to Adjust the Screen Resolution, Accessing Data on CD and basic functions of the Keyboard and Mouse. You will learn at a pace that will satisfy new computer users. Come join us and have fun learning how to use your computer for you and all your needs, don’t allow a computer to scare you away from learning.                            

                                ROOM

09086       WF 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

                  (07/02 & 07/07)

91114       MW 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

                  (08/02 & 08/06)

 

**Note** Arrive to class 15 minutes early.  Class Manuals available in the class Room for $5.00 [cash please]!

 

FBAS 345                                                                              ($40)

Intro to Basic Windows II (Seniors/Adults)

Basic Windows II, the individual signing up for this class will already have a familiarity with their Windows environment, this class has been created for the purpose an  d for those already familiar with the basic Windows environment. This is a in depth look at other features which isn’t covered under Basic Windows, while we might go over some of that which you learned or the individual is already familiar with we will look into those areas in which isn’t necessarily at a beginners level. If you already have a familiar feel for Windows and if you wish to learn more about your computer and its desktop environment then this is the class for you. You will learn at a pace that will satisfy new/familiar computer users. Come join us and have fun learning how to use your computer for you and all your needs, don’t allow a computer to scare you away from learning.                            

                                ROOM

90077        F 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(06/18)

91180        F 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(07/09)

91181        F 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(08/13)

 

**Note** Arrive to class 15 minutes early.  Class Manuals available in the class Room for $5.00 [cash please]!

 

FBAS 30                       Intro to Word I                              ($40)

(Seniors/Adults)

The goal of Introduction to Word is to introduce the individual to the common commands, features and environment. We will cover the following: Creating letters/Emails, New Document, Use of Toolbars, Applying Formatting Commands, Rearranging Text, Fonts, Size, Spell Check Function, and Insert and manipulate tabs, Save, Open, Print a Document.                            

                                ROOM

91113        W 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(06/16)

09807        W 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(07/21)

91182        W 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(08/04)

 

**Note** Arrive to class 15 minutes early.  Class Manuals available in the class Room for $5.00 [cash please]!

 

FBAS 370                  Advanced Word II                           ($40)

(Seniors/Adults)

(Pre-requisite:  Word I) The goal of Introduction to Word is to introduce the individual to the common commands, features and environment. We will cover the following: Creating letters/Emails, New Document, Use of Toolbars, Applying Formatting Commands, Rearranging Text, Fonts, Size, Spell Check Function, and Insert and manipulate tabs, Save, Open, Print a document and creating tables.

                                ROOM

91116        M 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(06/28)

90290        M 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(07/26)

91173        W 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

(08/23)

 

**Note** Arrive to class 15 minutes early.  Class Manuals available in the class Room for $5.00 [cash please]!

 

FBAS 184                                                                              ($40)

Intro to Basic Internet (Seniors/Adults)

This class will cover a brief History of the Internet and who built it and where it came from, what is Internet Explorer, Learn how to Navigate the internet (locating a website), What is a Browser/Plug-ins, Firewalls, Security Icons, How do you know if it is Secure, What is an IP Address, What does 404 Not Found Mean?, What does 403 Forbidden Mean?, Internet Service Provider (ISP), DSLvs, Copy and Paste, Save a website to your favorites, Dialup, Messengers (IM) Instant Messenger, What is email, Search Engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN), What is a hyperlink?, Different types of WWW Address, What is a Domain, Differences in .com, .edu, Username / Passwords?, Online Banking and Password and username, Internet Scams, Email Scams (Sample of email fraud), What is Spyware/Adware, What is Active X, Online retail stores (Amazon, Ebay, News), Entertainment (games, literature, music), Antivirus Programs, Adware, Paypal, Mapquest (yahoo, Google), Google Earth, Online Communities, What is a Cookie. You will learn at a pace that will satisfy new computer users. Come join us and have fun learning how to use the Internet, don’t let the Internet scare you away from this new world of learning and information.                            

                                ROOM

90058       MW 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

                  (07/12 & 07/14)

09250       MW 05:15PM-07:15PM  10A-2   MOORE G

                  (08/16 & 08/18)

 

**Note** Arrive to class 15 minutes early.  Class Manuals available in the class Room for $5.00 [cash please]!