Students 50+ Education ProgramFor a live version of the Credit Course Schedule, use eConnect. Course topics in this subject: Computer ScienceDay CoursesGoogle for Genealogists, Pt I
Students will learn how to find genealogical information using search engines. You will learn how touse genealogical mailing lists using Gmail, techniques for writing queries, how to use the U.S. GenWeb project and how to save documents, maps and images. Recommended prerequisite: Windows XP and Internet I. Google for Genealogists, Pt II
Students will learn how to effectively use Gmail for genealogical mailing lists, ten techniques for writing genealogical queries that get results, Google alerts and search book collections for digital images that will assist them in their genealogical research. Students will learn to view, navigate, extract, print and save information in online documents. Internet, Part I
Internet Part I will use Microsoft Internet Explorer with reference to SBC/Yahoo, AOL and other browsers. This course will emphasize all basic e-mail functions plus attachments, searches using Google and other search engines, and addressing Web pages, using instant messenger and discussion groups. You will learn how to shop and purchase online and perform other activities at popular Web sites. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows. If you don't find the course you're looking for in this term, try Summer I/May Term or Summer I. |
All courses listed under Students 50+ Education Program have been planned for adults who are 50 years or older. For information and personal assistance with registration, please call DeBorah Whaley-Stephenson at 972-860-4807 or Janice Groeneman at 972-860-4698. The Students 50+ Education offices are located in Building M, in rooms M203 and M211A. Are you eligible for FREE tuition? If you are 65 years or older and reside in Dallas County (or own property in Dallas County subject to ad valorem taxation), tuition for credit classes is waived for up to six credit hours per semester.