This lecture class includes the evolution of ideas about art making from the Prehistoric to the present. We will focus on each major cultural era, discussing its values and ideas represented in the visual arts.

Computer Brush Up reviews basic computer skills previously learned, reinforcing skills that were taught in class but that you may have forgotten. This hands-on course will also cover some shortcuts and additional skills that may be new to you.

Digital Cameras will cover the various features of a digital camera. Students will learn about the process of transferring photos to the computer, how to take pictures with an eye for computer enhancement and for use in e-mails and Web pages. Storage and retrieval of digital photos will be reviewed. If you have a camera, please bring it to class.

Digital Video for the Web will teach students how to edit video files using Windows Movie Maker, a standard part of Windows XP. Students will play back their video on a computer or upload their creations to popular Web sites such as YouTube, Google Video and others. There is no software to buy for this course.

Excel 2007, Part I, will develop skills in the basics of Microsoft Excel 2007, a program for spreadsheet and arithmetic functions. This course will include creating and editing spreadsheets, naming, saving and printing spreadsheets; navigating within worksheets; menus, shortcuts and toolbars for formatting spreadsheets and writing basic formulas. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows

This course will cover online social networking using Facebook. The following topics will be covered: registration procedures, safe posting practices, personalizing privacy settings, managing friends, photos, videos, links, messaging and applications.

File Management Basics-E-mail Review is designed as a review of file management functions in Windows to enable users to send e-mails with or without attachments. Recommended prerequisite: Intro to Win & Internet, Part I

Genealogy Research 1, Old South will focus on states of the Old South: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and the Colonial Gulf Coast. Emphasis will be on the geography, history and migration patterns, as well as land, vital records, military and other important genealogical and historical material. Records, repositories and pertinent web sites featuring information on these states also will be considered.

Genealogy Research 2, New South will focus on the states of the New South: Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas. Emphasis will be on the geography, history and migration patterns, as well as land, vital records, military and other important genealogical and historical material. Records, repositories and pertinent Internet web sites featuring information on these states also will be considered.

Income Tax uses the H & R Block TaxCut software to prepare a typical Form 1040 Federal Income Tax return. This course will include Social Security benefits, mutual fund distributions, interest and dividend income, IRA distributions, capital gains, pension income and 2010 estimated taxes. Students will be required to purchase the TaxCut software. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows

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, 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

Internet, Part II, will cover advanced e-mail functions, advanced and quick searches, and shortcuts to addressing Web sites. Students will learn how to download programs (such as games and Adobe Acrobat Reader), avoid viruses and manage pop-ups, spam mail, and cookies. How to personalize the Internet experience and use calendars also will be explained. Recommended Prerequisites: Intro to Windows and Internet, Part I

Legacy Family Tree, Part I, is a comprehensive, easy-to-use program to organize your family information. Topics include how to enter names, dates, places, events and notes for individuals; linking individuals together in a family; recording source citations and repository information; and printing reports for family members, research trips and family reunions. Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is required.

PC Troubleshooting will address problems like a slow-running PC or a Windows applications malfunction. This course will investigate some actions you can take: virus, spyware and malware removal; hard drive housekeeping; system restore, recovery console, driver rollback; hardware and software-based performance improvements, reinstalling Windows and backing up the data system. There will be time for questions during each session.

Personal Technology will cover items you have purchased and services you access: Cell phones/services and calling plans; multimedia (mp3 players, iPod, home video and audio); buying a new computer and getting your money's worth (warranties, service agreements, customer support); computer accessories (external HD, USB hub, expansion cards; memory upgrade); Web services (online storage, Web banking, purchasing items).

Photoshop Elements, Part I, will help you import, organize and enhance your photos. Students also will develop skills in cropping, rotating, resizing, straightening and red eye removal. Photoshop Elements 8 will be used. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows and Internet, Part I

Photoshop Elements, Part II, will build on skills from Elements Part I and cover how to correct color and exposure as well as work on dust and spot removal. Students also will use the clone tool to repair damage and remove unwanted parts of the photo. Photoshop Elements 8 will be used. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements, Part I

Photoshop Elements, Part III, will build on skills from Elements, Part II. Students will work on a project as well as learn different ways of creating masks to isolate specific areas of photos and work with various types of layers, including text layers. You also will experiment with blend modes and plug-in filters. Photoshop Elements 8 will be used. Recommended Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements, Part II

PowerPoint is a presentation program used with digital photos, text, clip art and objects. It can be used to create presentations of memorable events such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or vacations. It also can be used to create life stories of family members or yourself. You will learn how to enhance basic presentations using custom animation, transition effects, drawing objects, 3D effects and re-coloring. Prerequisite: Intro to Windows and Beginning Word

Safe Computing teaches you how to protect your personal computer and the information stored in it. Students learn to take care of their personal identity information, how to avoid premature computer hardware failures, how to safely surf the Web, and how to manage passwords, personal identification numbers and account numbers. Guarding against attacks from the Internet and malicious e-mail attachments also is covered. Recommended prerequisite: Intro to Windows

Tips and Tricks/for Windows Vista and Windows 7 will deal with understanding and using the new features and capabilities of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Students learn easy ways to search for documents, run programs, reduce Internet risks and threats, and keep their computers running at top speed. Students also get tips on making and editing digital music and video. Recommended prerequisite: Intro to Windows

Upgrading to Windows will help students plan their move from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7. Topics include: assessing your old computer hardware and software, planning to move programs and data to Windows 7, getting software updates and time-saving tips for making the switch. By the end of the course students will know the easiest, least expensive and lowest risk ways to start using Windows 7.

Users Group & Problem Solving meets on Fridays, Feb 5, March 5, April 9 and May 7. Each session has a theme/topic and provides demonstrations to increase student knowledge of computers, software and the Internet. In addition, students will have the opportunity to ask questions about their own computers and the software problems they are encountering.

Windows 7 for XP/Vista Users is for experienced Windows users (Windows 98, Millennium, XP and Vista) who have made the decision to upgrade to Windows 7 or have purchased a new PC which came with Windows 7. Topics covered include determining if you need to buy the complete Windows package or can buy the upgrade bundle, the new screens' layouts and the most frequently used functions, including new and modified ones. Required prerequisite: Intro to Windows XP or Vista

Word 2007, Part I, will emphasize the basics of Microsoft's word processing program. Topics include creating and editing Word documents; naming, saving and printing documents; menus, toolbars and shortcuts; formatting, cutting, copying and pasting text; margins and indents; and inserting graphics and text from other documents and applications. Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Windows

Word 2007, Part II, will build on the concepts learned in Word Part I to work with columns, paragraph numbering, graphics, section breaks and creating envelopes and labels. Students will also learn how to merge a database of names and addresses, how to change the default settings and refine their knowledge of advanced table techniques. Prerequisite: Word, Part I

Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 is a beginning computer course that focuses on the terminology of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and the components of personal computers. Hardware and software will be taught as well as menu bars, toolbars and shortcuts. You will learn to name, save, locate and print files and also use the word processing program to create, edit and format files.

Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 is a beginning computer course that focuses on the terminology of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and the components of personal computers. Hardware and software will be taught as well as menu bars, toolbars and shortcuts. You will learn to name, save, locate and print files and also use the word processing program to create, edit and format files.

Introduction to Computers and Windows Vista is a beginning computer course that focuses on the terminology of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system and the components of personal computers. Hardware and software will be taught as well as menu bars, toolbars and shortcuts. You will learn to name, save, locate and print files and also use the word processing program to create, edit and format files.

Introduction to Computers and Windows XP is a beginning computer course that focuses on the terminology of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Students will learn the components of personal computers, hardware and software, as well as menu bars, toolbars and shortcuts. You will learn to name, save, locate and print files and also use the word processing program to create, edit and format files.

This beginning conditioning course designed for students 50 and older will incorporate a variety of exercises to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Cardiovascular walking and rhythmic activities and weight training using small free weights and tubing are also included. Accommodation will be made for different levels of fitness.

This class may on occasion meet at an off-campus golf range. Equipment is provided.

This course is an internal or soft Chinese martial art form characterized by slow, non-impact movements designed to build strength and balance and to reduce stress.

The beginning weight training course is an overall fitness course designed for students 50 and older. Weight training and cardiovascular activities will be included. Accommodation will be made for different levels of fitness.

This combination course is designed for beginning and intermediate students. It will utilize low-impact aerobic warm-ups, poses and calisthenics to improve flexibility, balance and posture as well as equalize muscle strength throughout the body. Focus will be on breathing and relaxation.

This intermediate conditioning course designed for students 50 and older will incorporate a variety of exercises to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Cardiovascular walking and rhythmic activities and weight training using small free weights and tubing also are included. Accommodation will be made for different levels of fitness.

This intermediate course is an internal or soft Chinese martial art form characterized by low, non-impact movements designed to build strength and balance and to reduce stress.

The intermediate weight training course is an overall fitness course designed for students 50 and older. Weight training and cardiovascular activities will be included. Accommodation will be made for different levels of fitness.

This combination course is designed for beginning and intermediate students. It will utilize low-impact aerobic warm-ups, poses and calisthenics to improve flexibility, balance and posture as well as equalize muscle strength throughout the body. Focus will be on breathing and relaxation.