spring 2010 Class Schedule

Computer Literacy for Beginners

Contains definitions of common terminology; use of the computer in the home, business, and school; understanding how a computer works, operation of a personal computer with pre-programmed software; and word processing with integrated software. Registration: $20, Class fee: $23, Student Body Card: $2.00. (Senior Citizens pay only $25) Course Number: 21-10-73

Park La Brea
Enter Park La Brea on 3rd Street or 6th Street. Stop at the Security Gate and ask for map to Tower 36, 350 South Fuller Avenue, L.A. (Classroom is downstairs in Computer Hall).

Monday and Wednesday, 9-11:00 am

University Campus
11800 Texas Avenue., West L.A. 90025 Phone: (310) 914-3565

Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 pm
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00-9:15 pm
Saturday, 8:30-11:30 am (Bilingual)

Understanding and Using Computers
Designed for older adults, but suitable for persons over the age of 18.
This course is specially designed for the older learner who is an absolute beginner or who would like to just brush up on some beginning skills. Students will get familiar with the Windows XP operating system and learn computer basics including: word processing, jump drives, saving and opening documents. The registration fee is $20. (Seniors 60 years and over do not pay a registration fee.) Class fee: $30. Student Body Card: $2. Course Number: 52-10-50

West Hollywood Community Center - Computer Laboratory
7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood (at Martel Street)

BEGINNING - MICROSOFT OFFICE
Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

INTERNET/E-MAIL
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

INTERMEDIATE - MICROSOFT OFFICE
Thursday, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Thursday, 12:30 - 3:45 pm

Open Computer Laboratory
Do you need a little extra help with your computer? This is an "open" lab where students are encouraged to practice on their own, but with perosnal assistance of a computer instructor. Students enrolled in other computer classes do not pay any additional fees. New students under 60 years of age pay a $10.00 regsitration fee.

West Hollywood Community Center
7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood (at Martel Street). Computer Lab.

ALL LEVELS
Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Computer Assisted Learning for ESL Students

This course is specially designed for adult students who are studying English as a Second Language (ESL). With the assistance of an experienced instructor,s tudents are exposed to a variety of comercially available educational software, such as the Rosetta Stone, to enhance and accelerate their learning. No registration or class fee. Student Body Card: $2.00. No documentation is required to join the class.

University Campus
11800 Texas Avenue., Los Angeles, 90025 (310) 914-3565

Monday-Thursday, 3:15-6:30 pm

Computer Operator: Software Applications

This competency-based course prepares students to operate computer equipment, operating systems, and advanced techniques to allow integration of files and documents, to combine files from different appalications (Microsoft Office 2007) and to solve problems associated with program integration and importing of files. Introduction to word processing, graphics, data base management, and electronic spreadsheets. The competencies in this course are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards. Prerequisites: Enrollment requires proficiency in computer applications. Class Fee: $23. Registration Fee: $ 20. Student Body Fee: $2. Textbook: Required, TBD

Park La Brea
Enter Park La Brea on 3rd Street or 6th Street. Stop at the Security Gate and ask for map to Tower 36, 350 South Fuller Avenue, L.A. (Classroom is downstairs in Computer Hall).

Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Computer Operator: 1/: Foundations

This competency-based course is the first in a sequence of five designed for computer operation. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in basic computer operation and keyboarding. It includes an orientation, workplace safety, resource management, business math, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on the computer and its parts, keyboarding, computer operating systems, internet service providers (ISP's), browsers, search engines, internet and spyware protection. The competencies in this course are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards. Class Fee: $23.00. Registration Fee: $20.00. Student Body Card: $2.00.

Fairfax High School Campus
7850 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, 90046.

Monday-Thursday, 3:15-5:45 pm
Monday-Thursday, 6 15-9:15 pm