Computer Class Courses Offered this Year
(All Courses are 3 hrs long and are based on the Windows XP Operating System)
CLIC 100 - Using the Computer I: Getting Started
Prerequisite: None. This course is for the new computer user.
Students completing this course will understand:
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Concepts of Hardware and software
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Use of the Start Menu and Taskbar with Windows based programs
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The purpose and concept of Windows Operating Systems
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Layout of the keyboard and purpose of the special keys such as Ctrl, Alt, the Functions keys and navigation keys
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Windows Desktop Layout (Icons, Start Menu, Taskbar, System Tray)
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Use of the My Document, and Help folders
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Various operations of the Mouse (select, double click, drag, and right mouse functions)
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Creating, saving and printing file.
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Controlling Windows (open, close, resize and move)
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Relocating saved files.
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CLIC 101 - Using the Computer II: Creating Documents and Working with Files
Prerequisite: CLIC 100 or a familiarity with mouse functions, opening and closing programs and documents. Students completing this course will understand:
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Basic selecting and editing concepts in a word processing file
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Creating personal folders in My Documents
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Creating and saving documents in Windows based programs
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Creating shortcuts to files/folders and programs on the desktop
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Printing a Document
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Copying files into new locations
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My Computer and the Windows File Structure
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Creating backup files
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Saving files in the My Documents folder and Flash
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Deleting files and working with the Recycle Bin
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CLIC 102 - Using the Computer III: Customizing Windows and Optimizing Your Computer
Prerequisite: CLIC 101
Students completing this course will understand the use of the Windows control panel to customize and work with;
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Windows Desktop Display
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User Accounts
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Screensaver and appearance
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Printers/Faxes
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Taskbar and Start Menu
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In addition students will understand the concepts of:
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Add/Remove Programs
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Disk Cleanup
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Scheduled Tasks
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Other tasks to optimize the speed of the computer
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Windows Update
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Setting Restore Points
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Defragmentation
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CLIC 103 - Buying or Upgrading a Computer
Prerequisite: None
This course is for anyone contemplating the purchase of a new computer versus upgrading an existing one. The course will primarily be a discussion of computer components and features. However there will be hands on exercises comparing equipment online. The course will cover the following:
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Introduction of computer models
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When to upgrade your system
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Taking an inventory of how you want to use the computer and software needed to perform these tasks
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Checking your current system for upgrade to VISTA
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MAC versus PC
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Exercise using online and/or newspaper advertisements
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Purchasing “off the shelf” versus online software and hardware
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Introduction to computer external and internal hardware components
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CLIC 200 - Using the Internet I: Getting started with Internet Explorer
Prerequisite: None
This course is for the beginning Internet and Internet Explorer user. The course will cover the following:
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Parts of the Internet, Internet terminology
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Common elements of web pages: links, navigation, and scrolling
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Various ways to connect to the Internet.
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Creating a list of Favorites
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Introduction to the Internet Explorer 7.0
(IE) browser and the browser toolbar
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Printing from the web
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How to enter web addresses and the
proper format
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Change the Home Page in IE
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Recognizing hyperlinks
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Work with the History created by IE
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CLIC 201 - Using the Internet II: Top Tasks on the Net
Prerequisite: CLIC 200
This course is for beginning Internet users. In this course students will experience some of the main tasks that most Internet users do on a daily basis. Beginning with a short review of CLIC 200 topics, student tasks will include*:
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Creating maps and driving directions
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Shopping on EBay and other retail sites
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Making airline and hotel reservations
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Comparison shopping
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Use of online yellow pages and
white pages
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Job searching
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Looking up a book in the JGRLS
online catalog
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Troubleshooting problems with web pages
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*Tasks completed will vary per class
CLIC 202 - Using the Internet III: Searching the Net
Prerequisite: CLIC 200
This course is designed for the user who wishes to improve their Internet search skills. The course will cover:
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Create folders and organizing information from the Net
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Tips to refine search terms and obtain better results.
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Introduction to the different search tools
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Tips for evaluating websites
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How and when to use these specific tools.
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Introduction to MAGNOLIA – library portal
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The significance and meaning of a URL
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How to use URLs to refine your search
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CLIC 203 - Using the Internet IV: Introduction to Email - using Hot Mail!
Prerequisite: CLIC 200 and CLIC 201
This course is designed to give students experience in using a web-based email program (Hot Mail! Mail). The course will cover the following:
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Sending and receiving messages.
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Inserting hyperlinks into messages
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email etiquette (netiquette),
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Attaching files to messages
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Significance of BCC when sending email.
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Opening message with attachments and then saving the attachment.
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Working with the Yahoo address
book
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Creating folders and organizing email messages
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Copying and pasting
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CLIC 300 - Microsoft Word 2007 Level I
Prerequisite: CLIC 100 and 101 and familiarity with the keyboard
This course is designed to give students basic concepts in the word processing program Microsoft Word. The course will cover the following:
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MS Word 2007 Screen Layout
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Copying from the Internet into MS Word
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MS Word 2007 Ribbon and Ribbon Groups
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Spell Checking
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MS Word Live Preview and Galleries
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Printing the Document
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Customizing the Quick Access
Toolbar
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Saving files in MS Word and other formats
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Navigating the Document
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Entering, Selecting and Formatting Text
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Different ways to View your Document
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Cut, Copy and paste (simple form)
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CLIC 301 - Microsoft Word 2007 Level II
Prerequisite: CLIC 300 MS Word - Level I and familiarity with the keyboard
This course is designed to give students additional basic concepts in the word processing program Microsoft Word. After a short review of the new MS Word 2007 interface covered in CLIC 300 - Microsoft Word 2007 - Level I, the course will cover the following:
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Customizing Word Options
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Converting Text to table
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Use and customization of Auto-correct feature
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Inserting Graphics such as freehand drawings and auto shapes, text boxes and Word Art
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Inserting Tables (2 ways to create them)
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Searching and inserting Clip Art
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Selecting Table elements
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Adding Pictures or art from My Pictures Folder
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Introduction to the Table Ribbon
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Adding/Deleting Rows and Columns
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Merging and Splitting Table cells
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Copying and Pasting Table information
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CLIC 400 - Microsoft Excel 2007 Level I
Prerequisite: CLIC 300 - Microsoft Word 2007 - Level I or previous experience in MS Excel
This course is designed to give students additional basic concepts in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. The course will cover the following
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MS Excel 2007 Screen Layout
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Entering Formulas manually
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MS Excel 2007 Ribbon and Ribbon Groups
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AutoSum function
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MS Excel Live Preview and Galleries
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Copying and pasting text, formulas and worksheets
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Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
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Charting spreadsheet information
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MS Excel Interface
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Adjusting orientation of spreadsheet and margins
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Adding, naming and moving Excel worksheets
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Adding Headers and Footers
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Understanding cell references
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Saving the Spreadsheet
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Moving around the spreadsheet
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Specifying what to print and printing your chart and spreadsheet
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Entering, Editing and Selecting and Formatting Text
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If time permits, there will be a Hands-on Exercise
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CLIC 401 - Microsoft Excel 2007 Level II
Prerequisite: CLIC 400 - Microsoft Excel 2007 - Level I or previous experience in MS Excel
After a short review of the new MS Excel 2007 interface covered in CLIC 400 - Microsoft Excel 2007 - Level I, the course will cover the following:
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Customizing MS Excel Options
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Auto-fill Handle and use
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Special Formatting of Column/Row Headers
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Introduction of Insert Function
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Adding Columns and Rows
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Absolute vs. Relative References
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Introduction of Format Painter
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SUM/MIN/MAX and IF Formulas
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Sorting the Spreadsheet (2 ways)
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Conditional Formatting
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Adding Text boxes and pictures
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If time permits, there will be a Hands-on Exercise
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Creating formulas entries with the mouse
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CLIC 500 - Microsoft Power Point 2007 Level I
Prerequisite: CLIC 300 - Microsoft Word 2007 - Level I AND familiarity with the keyboard is necessary
This course is designed to give students basic concepts in creating and presenting a slide presentation using Microsoft Power Point. The course will cover the following:
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MS Power Point 2007 Screen Layout
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Add Animation and Transition Effects
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MS Power Point 2007 Ribbon and Ribbon Groups
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Add Timings to Slides so that they Run Automatically
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Various ways to Get Started in a Power Point presentation and use Templates
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Run the Slide Show
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Various View options while creating slides
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Various Print options
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Enter, Edit and Format text in slides
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Hands-on Exercise
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Apply Designs to Slides
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Rearrange Slides as needed
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Insert Clip Art or Pictures
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