Spring 2013 - Massasoit Community College

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRITIONSCSPI016 Basic Dog TrainingStudent and animal will learn the basic obedience skills: sit, down,and stand, along with “stay” in each position, come when called,walk on a loose leash, allowing handling, inspection, examination,and grooming.CSPI017 AKC-Canine Good CitizenThis course will build on the Basic Dog Training course and will coverthe following: accepting a friendly stranger, greeting another dog,walking through a crowd, ignoring distractions, and a supervisedseparation.CSPI024 Introduction to GardeningLearn the basics of botany, soils, planting, pruning, composting,and mulching. Plant health care will be discussed. Proper gardenpreparation is the key. This course is for the novice gardener.CSPI045 Soup’s On!Come in and warm up with us as you learn how to make a variety ofamazing soups. You will never go back to canned soup again.CSPI046 Sunday BrunchWhat could be better than learning how to prepare the perfectSunday brunch for any occasion? Come learn some basics that willimpress your friends and family at your next gathering.CSPI047 Chocolate DelightsTruffles? Turtles? and Bark, OH MY! Spend an evening learningabout chocolate and how to make your sweeties some fun and easychocolate treats.CSPI101 Photography I/Film/DigitalLearn to avoid common errors and transform your snapshots intophotographs! The class will be technical only enough to show howyour camera works and how to manipulate the controls to achievethe effect you desire. From using natural and artificial light toworking with digital images, you’ll learn to use your camera to itsfullest potential. This is not a darkroom class.CSPI103 Digital PhotographyLearn how to make digital photography easy and fun! From selectingthe right camera and printer to transferring, storing, printing andsharing images, you will learn basic photography techniques toget the most from any camera. This beginner class requires noexperience and no camera is needed.CSPI104 Portrait Photography BasicsLearn the basics of studio portraiture in 3 evening classes! Fromsimple techniques of lighting and posing to using these skills tophotograph each other, you’ll have the ability to create attractivebusiness or pleasure portraits.CSPI105 Still Life Photography SkillsLearn the simple techniques of still life photography. This twoevening class will teach and show you the basic skills and equipmentneeded to produce better still life photos for hobby or business.CSPI201 ADV Quilter GroupNow that you have learned the basics of quilting, why not joinus in our quilters’ group? Bring those UFO’s and get help puttingon the finishing touches, take on a new challenge or becomeinvolved in a group community project. Some quilting knowledgeis recommended.CSPI225 Decorating BasicsStart decorating amazing birthday & holiday cakes now! Anexperienced Wilton Method instructor will guide you through everystep - baking, icing, flower-making, borders and more. Additionalmaterial fee payable the 1st night of class.CSPI226 Flowers and Cake DesignAdd to your Decorating Basics course skills - create breathtakingicing flower arrangements to enhance any cake! An experiencedWilton Method instructor will guide you through every step. You cando it! Additional material fee payable the first night of class.CSPI227 Gum Paste and FondantAdd to your Decorating Basics course skills - learn to cover cakesin fondant and create spectacular accents and hand-shaped flowersusing easy-to-shape fondant and gum paste. An experienced WiltonMethod Instructor will guide you through every step. You can do it!Additional material fee payable the 1st night of class.CSPI228 Advanced Gum Paste FlowersThis course will help you learn to create life-like gum paste flowersand decorations. Each week you will create petals and leaves andthen build them into beautiful flowers like the Gerbera Daisy, StarGazer Lily, Sweet Peas and so many more. You gain the confidence tocreate cakes like the experts. Your friends and family will be amazedat the cakes you will learn to create. Additional material fee payablethe first night of class.PUBLIC SERVICE & SAFETY-NON CREDITCSPS050 Basic Firearms Safety CourseThis 6-hr course fulfills the statutory requirements for eligibilityfor a Class A or Class B License to Carry Firearms or for a FirearmsIdentification Card (FID). Certificates for both will be issued uponsatisfactory completion. Neither guns nor ammunition may bebrought into the classroom by students. Textbook required: Payableto instructor.REAL ESTATE-NON CREDITCSRE001 Seller Agency/Real Estate LicenseTopics include Agency Law history, changes and updates; howagency is established; responsibilities, liability and terminationof agency; fiduciary responsibilities; agency options, definitions,and characteristics; obligations to client; disclosure to client andcustomer; compensation methods; other legal obligations andmuch more!CSRE002 Buyer Agency/Real Estate LicenseA review of the types of Agency creation of buyer agencyrelationship; contract provisions; compensation alternatives,termination of buyer agency; discovery and due diligence; law ofagency, Lead Paint and Home Inspector laws and more!CSRE004 Chapter 93A/Real Estate LicenseTopics include MGL Chapter 93A regulation of business practicesfor consumer protection, history, application of protection statue,propose and procedure, protecting consumer and encouragingsettlement, disclosure and what must be disclosed, avoiding liabilityand much more!62