Schedule of Non-Credit Courses - Flathead Valley Community College
Schedule of Non-Credit Courses - Flathead Valley Community College
Schedule of Non-Credit Courses - Flathead Valley Community College
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Call 756-3832 to register.<br />
Saturday Classes<br />
Instructed by Linda Solomon<br />
A Gentle Start in Computers (2 sessions)<br />
If you’ve never used a computer before and you want an easy,<br />
friendly introduction, this is the class for you. The pace is<br />
slow with easy to understand language. These topics will be<br />
covered:<br />
▪ Parts <strong>of</strong> your computer<br />
▪ Plugging things in and turning it on<br />
▪ The desktop and taskbar<br />
▪ Using the mouse and the keyboard<br />
▪ Applications, files and folders<br />
▪ Customizing your desktop<br />
▪ Storage devices<br />
▪ Organizing files and folders<br />
▪ Opening, closing, and saving files<br />
A) Windows XP CMPA 9070A $89<br />
Saturdays 10/4 & 10/11 8 a.m.-Noon AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
B) Windows Vista CMPA 9070B $89<br />
Saturdays 10/18 & 10/25 8 a.m. – Noon BSS Bldg. R. 137<br />
Internet and Email (Windows XP)<br />
Step into the online world <strong>of</strong> the Internet by learning about<br />
page structures, searching for information, URLs and helpful<br />
sites. Move to the next step <strong>of</strong> using an internet-based email<br />
provider to write and/or send documents to friends, family or<br />
business associates. Familiarity with Windows is a prerequisite<br />
(ideally having taken A Gentle Start in Computers).<br />
Saturday 11/1 8 a.m.-Noon AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
CMPA 9245A Windows XP $49<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Applications Part I: Word<br />
Learn the basics <strong>of</strong> word processing using Micros<strong>of</strong>t Word.<br />
This application can be used to create memos, letters, faxes<br />
and many more types <strong>of</strong> documents. You will learn how to<br />
create, save and print documents, while also learning features<br />
that add style and color for a more pr<strong>of</strong>essional and attractive<br />
look. Basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> Windows with use <strong>of</strong> a mouse<br />
and keyboard is needed. Textbook is available in the FVCC<br />
Bookstore for about $20.<br />
A) Office 2003 CMPA 9228A $49<br />
Saturday 11/8 8 a.m.-Noon AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
B) Office 2007 CMPA 9228B $49<br />
Saturday 11/15 8 a.m. – Noon BSS Bldg. R. 137<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Applications Part II: Excel<br />
Electronic spreadsheets have become an essential part <strong>of</strong><br />
every business and are also very useful at home. Learn the<br />
basics using one <strong>of</strong> the most popular spreadsheet applications,<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Excel. This application will allow you to create<br />
documents that perform numerical calculations rapidly and<br />
accurately. You will learn to calculate data using formulas and<br />
functions as well as formatting that will help your document<br />
be more readable. Basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> Windows with the use<br />
<strong>of</strong> a mouse and keyboard is needed. Textbook is available in<br />
the FVCC Bookstore for about $20.<br />
A) Office 2003 CMPA 9229A $49<br />
Saturday 11/22 8 a.m. – Noon AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
B) Office 2007 CMPA 9229B $49<br />
Saturday 12/6 8 a.m. – Noon BSS Bldg. R. 137<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Office<br />
Word Level I (Office 2003)<br />
Allison McCarthy<br />
This class covers the basics <strong>of</strong> word processing. By the end<br />
<strong>of</strong> this class you will understand basic keyboard techniques<br />
and shortcuts, basic formatting options, cut/copy/paste<br />
functions, spellchecker and grammar check, and other basics.<br />
Prerequisite: experience in basic Windows functions or some<br />
experience with Word.<br />
A) Wednesday 10/1 1-4 p.m. $49<br />
B) Thursday 11/6 6-9 p.m. $49<br />
CMPA 9056A, B AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
*Instructor’s recommended order for learning: Windows<br />
Basics, Word I, then File Management (See page 13.)<br />
Word Level II (Office 2003)<br />
Allison McCarthy<br />
Learn about margins, custom tab stops, indentations and<br />
bulleted and numbered lists. We also cover print preview,<br />
printing documents, and creating envelopes and labels.<br />
Prerequisite: Word Level I.<br />
A) Wednesday 10/15 1-4 p.m. $49<br />
B) Thursday 11/20 6-9 p.m. $49<br />
CMPA 9073A, B AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
Word Level III (Office 2003)<br />
Allison McCarthy<br />
Create newsletters and flyers, insert pictures and ClipArt,<br />
make a table in a Word document and more in this one class!<br />
Prerequisite: Word Levels I and II or equivalent knowledge.<br />
Wednesday 10/22 1-4 p.m. $49<br />
CMPA 9213A AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
Excel Level I (Office 2003)<br />
Allison McCarthy<br />
Explore the basics <strong>of</strong> spreadsheet functions. You will learn<br />
shortcuts to assist in data entry, how to create formulas, and<br />
basic formatting. Prerequisite: experience in basic Windows<br />
functions or some experience with Excel.<br />
A) Wednesday 10/29 1-4 p.m. $49<br />
B) Thursday 12/4 6-9 p.m. $49<br />
CMPA 9028A, B AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
Excel Level II (Office 2003)<br />
Allison McCarthy<br />
Learn the ins and outs <strong>of</strong> how to print in Excel and how to<br />
manage an Excel workbook, which includes organizing data in a<br />
workbook, cross-sheet formulas and viewing multiple sheets.<br />
Prerequisite: Excel Level I.<br />
A) Wednesday 11/5 1-4 p.m. $49<br />
B) Thursday 12/11 6-9 p.m. $49<br />
CMPA 9084A, B AT Bldg. R. 236<br />
Excel Level III (Office 2003)<br />
Allison McCarthy<br />
Learn about a lot <strong>of</strong> different functions in Excel - how to<br />
create and format all aspects <strong>of</strong> the chart, draw and format<br />
objects to enhance your chart, create more complex formulas,<br />
and use the sorting and filtering functions in list management.<br />
Prerequisite: Excel Level II.<br />
A) Wednesday 11/12 1-4 p.m. $49<br />
B) Thursday 12/18 6-9 p.m. $49<br />
CMPA 9214A, B AT Bldg. R. 236