Schedule of Classes

Computer Basics

If you have little or no experience with computers, this is a good starting place for you. You'll be introduced to the basics of computers, and the use of the keyboard and mouse. The $3 materials fee collected on the first day of class. After completing this course, you may register for Internet Your First Experience.

Sep 21, 23, 25; MWF; 9:30-11:30am; Yuen; $60 (Emeritus Club: $45)
Code: 3H1SSNW003A

Jan 25, 27, 29, 2010; MWF; 9:30-11:30am; Yuen; $60 (Emeritus Club: $45)
Code: 1H1SSNW003A

Internet Your First Experience

* Pre-requisite: Computer Basics

This Internet course is for the first time World Wide Web user. In this course, you will become familiar to "surf" the web through hands-on experience. The $3 materials fee collected on the first day of class. After completing this course, you may register for Electronic Mail.

Sep 28, Oct 5; M; 9:30-11:30am; Piianaia; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 3H1SSNW058A

Feb 1, 8, 2010; M; 9:30-11:30am; Piianaia; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 1H1SSNW058A

Electronic Mail

* Pre-requisitie: Internet Your First Experience

Sending and retrieving electronic mail keeps you connected with family and friends. The $3 materials fee collected on the first day of class.

Oct 13, 20; T; 9:30am-12:00pm; W Chun; $50 (Emeritus Club: $38)
Code: 4H1SSNW042A

iGoogle Page

* Pre-requisite: Electronic Mail course and a current Gmail account

Personalized your Internet homepage. No more going to several different websites to check the weather, email, news, stocks, local movie listing & search the internet. All these things and more can be conveniently found at one place. Bring your Gmail login and password to the first class meeting. The $3 materials fee collected on the first day of class.

Nov 23; M; 9:30-11:30am; C Chun; $20 (Emeritus Club: $15)
Code: 4H1SSNW078A

Internet Search: Health Information

* Pre-requisite: Internet Your First Experience

Use the Internet to gather health and wellness information. Use credible sources to learn about a disease or condition, and treatments available.

Dec 3; Th; 9:30-11:30am; C Chun; $20 (Emeritus Club: $15)
Code: 4H1SSNW072A

File Management Basics

* Pre-requisite: Computer Basics

Many situations require locating files to move to a storage medium, such as copying pictures from a digital camera to a USB flash drive. Or perhaps finding files to delete pictures on the computer. New and experienced computer users need to save and retrieve various files (documents, songs, photos, etc) onto the computer's hard drive, floppy diskette, CD or USB flash dirve. Bring to class a (1.0 GB or larger) USB flash drive. The $3 materials fee collected on the first day of class.

Sep 30, Oct 7: W; 9:30-11:30am; C Chun; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 3H1SSNW056A

Nov 13, 20; F; 9:30-11:30am; C Chun; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 4H1SSNW056A

The Basics of Microsoft Excel 2007 (New)

This course introduces the casual number cruncher to Excel 2007. Microsoft's spreadsheet program allows you to store, manipulate, analyze, and visualize data.

Oct 9, 16; F; 9:30-11:30am; C Chun; $50 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 4HISSNW090A

Transitioning to Microsoft Word 2007 (New)

This course is for veteran Word 2003 users frustrated by the dramatic new look of 2007. The Word 2007 interface differs from earlier versions of Word, but it is easier to use than you may think. You will be guided through the major changes and introduced to popular commands and features needed to create a Word 2007 document.

Sep 22, 24; TTh; 9:30-11:30AM; Nakajo; $50 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 3HISSNW089A

Nov 17, 19; TTh; 9:30-11:30AM; Nakajo; $50 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 4HISSNW089A

Word 2007: Greeting Cards for Special Occasions

* Pre-requisite: File Management Basics and Transitioning to MS Word 2007

This is a fun class for experienced computer users. Bring to class 6 digital photos on your (1.0 GB or larger) USB flash drive The $5 lab fee collected on the first day of class.

Sep 29, Oct 1; TTh; 9:30-11:30am; Nakajo; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 3H1SSNW066A

Publisher 2007: Personalized Photo Calendar

* Pre-requisite: File Management Basics

Here's another fun course for new users. Create a one of a kind gift for a special friend or family member. Bring to class 12-18 digital photos on your USB flash drive. Select a photo for each month, add special dates such as holidays & birthdays to create a personalized 2010 calendar. A $15 lab fee will be collected on the first day of class.

Nov 3, 10; T; 9:30-11:30am; Nakajo; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 4H1SSNW057A

Simple DVD Slide Show

* Pre-requisite: Ability to manage computer folders and files.

This is an enjoyable course for experienced computer users. Place 10 photos on your USB flash drive and bring it to class. You will create a simple photo slide show with a title and background music which can be viewed on a home DVD player. The $10 lab fee collected on the first day of class.

Nov 24, Dec 1, 8; T; 9:30am-12:00pm; Nakajo; $95 (Emeritus Club: $60)
Code: 4H1SSNW055A

Lectures Conducted in Japanese

Inputting Language & Yahoo Japan Mail Basics - JPN

* Pre-requisite: Computer Basics

Learn basic skills to input Japanese characters using an English keyboard. Then send and retrieve electronic mail using Yahoo Japan mail. It's a good way to stay connected with family and friends.

Oct 14, 21; W; 9:30-11:30am; Kiuchi; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 4H1SSNW091A

Digital Camera & Resize Photo - JPN

* Pre-requisite: Computer Basics

Transfer photos from a digital camera to the computer or USB flas drive. The photos can be resized and emailed to friends as an attachment. Bring to class your digital camera, it's USB cable, and a (1.0 GB or larger) USB flash drive. Don't forget to check the camera battery is full. A $3 fee for supplies will be collected at the first day of class.

Nov 18, 25; W; 9:30-11:30am; Kiuchi; $40 (Emeritus Club: $30)
Code: 4H1SSNW085A

Internet Q & A - JPN (New)

Start gathering your questions about the Internet and the World Wide Web, and bring them to class to be discussed and answered. This course will also introduce you to interesting new websites.

Dec 9; W; 9:30-11:30am; Kiuchi; $20 (Emeritus Club: $15)
Code: 4H1SSNW092A