For more computer courses, please see
the listings under Job
Development.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are required for all computer classes.
Books must be purchased before the class begins. Books are available
at the Alliance for Lifelong Learning Office at both campuses Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Computer textbooks are
non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by the Alliance Office
(Noncredit Continuing Education). Please do not write in the textbooks
as we cannot accept books that are damaged.
Continuing Education
textbooks are NOT available at the Oakton Community College Bookstores. COMPUTER CLASSROOM LOCATIONS
Check your room number before
going to your computer classes.
Computer classroom numbers are posted
at the Alliance offices:
Des Plaines, Room 1420
Skokie, Room A120
HOLIDAYS
No computer classes will be held on the following holidays:
Labor
Day, Sept. 4 -
No Evening Classes
Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 13
Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 23
Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 23-26
Yom Kippur, Oct. 2
Computer Skills for Novice Users
BASIC WINDOWS - FEE: $160
Get closer to your computer! Learn the
Windows environment and discover how to start, create, save and print.
Explore and learn the difference between Notepad, WordPad and Word.
Create shortcuts, copy, rename and move files. Minimize, maximize,
scroll, drag, and resize your windows. This class is for users who
have no prior knowledge of the computer but can type 15 words per
minute.
DPR A22-01, OC/SK, 6 Thu., 8/24, 5:15-7:45 pm - CRN 60015
DPR A22-02, OC/DP, 5 Thu., 8/24, 11 am-2 pm - CRN 60016
DPR A22-03,
OC/SK, 5 Sun., 9/17, 9 am-12 pm - CRN 60017
DPR A22-04, OC/SK, 6 Fri.,
9/22, 10:30 am-1 pm - CRN 60018
DPR A22-05, OC/DP, 5 Sat., 10/7, 10
am-1 pm - CRN 60020
DPR A22-06, OC/DP, 5 Mon., 10/16, 4-7 pm - CRN
60021
DPR A22-07, OC/SK, 6 Sun., 10/22, 2-4:30 pm - CRN 60022
LEARN TO TYPE ON A COMPUTER KEYBOARD - FEE: $200
This course is designed
for the user who cannot type, is unfamiliar withthe computer keyboard,
and needs to input information on a PC.Before the first class session,
students need to purchase the followingbook: Keyboarding Course (Lessons
1-25), by Vanhuss, Forde and Woo, ISBN#
0-538-72553-2. The book is available at Borders, Barnes and Noble
and Amazon.com.
OFF A39-01, OC/DP, 7 Sun., 8/27, 10:45 am-2 pm - CRN
60041
OFF A39-02, OC/SK, 7 Thu., 10/5, 5:45-9 pm - CRN 60042
MICROSOFT WORD FOR WINDOWS - FEE: $120
Get comfortable with Word
to create, format, save, open, edit and delete data. Learn how to
insert text, page numbers, and symbols. Course also will cover how
to resize photographs or graphics in an existing Word document.
DPR
A63-01, OC/SK, 3 Tue, 8/29, 10 am-12:30 pm - CRN 60023
DPR A63-02, OC/SK, 3
Sun, 10/8, 1-3:30 pm - CRN 60024
DPR A63-03, OC/DP, 3 Sat, 11/4, 12-2:30 pm - CRN 60025
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Computer Operating
Systems
WINDOWS APPLICATIONS - FEE: $160
If you can type 20 words
per minute and have basic computer skills this hands-on course
will show you how to minimize, maximize, scroll, move, drag, and
resize windows. Explore and learn the difference between Notepad,
WordPad and Word. Manage files using Application Explorer, My
Computer and the Recycle Bin. Learn about multitasking and how
to work with more than one document. (Prerequisite: OFF A39-Keyboarding
or typing speed of at least 20 words per minute.)
DPR A23-01, OC/SK,
5 Fri., 8/18, 11:30 am-2:30 pm - CRN 60026
DPR A23-02, OC/SK, 6 Thu.,
8/24, 2-4:30 pm - CRN 60027
DPR A23-03, OC/DP, 5 Sun., 8/27, 11 am-2
pm - CRN 60028
DPR A23-04, OC/SK, 5 Mon., 9/11, 5:15-8:15 pm - CRN
60029
DPR A23-05, OC/DP, 6 Wed., 9/20, 6-8:30 pm - CRN 60030
DPR A23-06,
OC/DP, 5 Wed., 10/25, 2:30-5:30 pm - CRN 60031
DPR A23-07, OC/SK,
5 Sat., 9/30, 1:30-4:30 pm - CRN 60067
Quick Computer Classes in Spanish
Saltos Rapidos
es una programa formulada para la gente como usted...madura, ocupada
y con otras reponsibidades. Usted tiene muy poco tiempo para gastar...pero
se necesita ponerte al dia al respeto las aplicaciones de sistemas
de informacion. Con Saltos Rapidos...usted se concentrará en
los detalles y dentro de algunas horas habrá creado aplicaciones
tipo "real world" que funcionan verdaderamente.
COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA - COSTO: $65
Este curso esta diseñado
para introducir al principiante a las computadoras personales. En
este curso aprenderá a reconocer
y usar los distintos componentes de la computadora, organizar archivos,
aprenderá a usar el sistema operativo de Windows, aprenderá a
un nivel básico Word (tratamiento de texto) y Excel (hoja de
datos); También aprenderá a usar el Internet y e-mail
(correo electrónico).
DPR E01-02, OC/DP, 3 Mon., 9/25, 7-9
pm - CRN 60527
INTRODUCCION A MICROSOFT WORD COSTO: $75
Este curso le enseñará las
habilidades básicas
para utilzer MS Exel 2000. Aprenderá a crear, guardar, e imprimir
documentos, editar texto, formatear caracters, alinear párafos,
fijar márgenes, crear y modificar tables, y usar las herramientas
de corrección de ortografía.
DPR A83-06, OC/DP, 3 Wed.,
10/11, 7-9:30 pm - CRN 60528
INTRODUCCION A MICROSOFT EXCEL COSTO: $75
Este curso le enseñará las
habilidades básicas
para utilzar MS Excel 2000. Aprenderá los conceptos básicos
de hojas de clculo libros de trabajo, ingresar y editar datos, formatear
celdas, crear formulas, referncias, y funciones, y generar gráficos
que representen los datos.
DPR A84-06, OC/DP, 3 Mon., 10/30, 7-9:30
pm - CRN 60529
Seria Podstawowych Kursów Komputerowych
po Polsku
(Basic Computer Series in Polish) SERIA PODSTAWOWYCH
KURSÓW KOMPUTEROWYCH PO POLSKU SERIES -
FEE: $159
W odpowiedzi na szerokie zainteresowanie
Polonii z Chicagoland, Oakton Community College przedstawia wprowadzajace
kursy komputerowe w jezyku polskim. Polecamy serie trzech kursów, na które
juz teraz mozna sie zapisac (seria trzech lub pojedynczy kurs).
Wiedza komputerowa nie jest wymagana.
DPR A22-08, OC/DP, 9 Sat.,
9/9, 9:45-11:45 am - CRN 60523
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Digital
Imaging
PHOTOSHOP - FEE: $75
Learn basic Photoshop techniques such as cropping, rotating images,
removing red eye, removing wrinkles, eliminating background, and autocorrect
functions. Explore layers and history palettes, contact sheets, and
picture packages. The clone stamp and healing brush also will be covered.
DPR
B02-01, OC/SK, 2 Fri., 10/6, 12-3 pm - CRN 60068
DPR B02-02, OC/DP,
2 Sun., 11/5, 11-2 pm - CRN 60069
Integrated Software
OFFICE APPLICATIONS - FEE:
$160
This hands-on course is designed for
students who know Windows applications and want to become familiarized
with Excel, PowerPoint and Word in order to choose their next
course. Learn how to develop, maintain and customize worksheets
using Excel. Create, edit and print using Word, and create presentations
using PowerPoint. (Prerequisite: Typing speed of at least 30 words
per minute and working knowledge of Windows.)
DPR A82-01, OC/SK, 6 Thu., 8/24, 5:15-7:45 pm - CRN 60037
DPR A82-02,
OC/DP, 3 Sat., 8/26, 11-4 pm - CRN 60038
DPR A82-03, OC/DP, 5 Tue.,
9/19, 6-9 pm - CRN 60039
DPR A82-04, OC/DP, 5 Sun., 10/15, 11 am-2
pm - CRN 60040
WINDOWS/WORD APPLICATIONS - FEE: $285
Save money and learn Windows
(DPR A23) and Word (DPR A83) applications in one class. Designed
for the beginning student who can type at least 20 words per minute.
Learn how to customize the desktop, and create, rename and delete
folders. Manage your files using Application Explorer, My Computer
and the Recycle Bin. Learn about multitasking and how to work with
more than one document. Students also will learn how to create and
use shortcuts to programs and files to organize the desktop efficiently.
Word will be used to enter, edit and create letters, resumes and
reports. Clip art will be used to enhance documents.
DPR A86-01, OC/DP, 10 Sun.,
8/27, 11 am-2 pm - CRN 60032
DPR A86-02, OC/DP, 12 Wed., 9/20, 6-8:30
pm - CRN 60033
DPR A86-03, OC/SK, 10 Sat., 9/23, 1:30-4:30 pm - CRN
60034
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Computer Software - for the office
New!
THE POWER OF ADOBE ACROBAT - FEE: $39
Those familiar with Adobe's
popular, free Acrobat Reader surely appreciate its ability to
accurately display documents and images across any operating system.
Now, step up and learn about Reader's big sister-powerful,
flexible Adobe Acrobat. You'll learn to create, manipulate, and
structure a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. Advanced features
also will be covered, such as creating a PDF from multiple files
or a Web page, using the commenting tool, saving to another format,
and creating stunning slide shows with music!
DAT E01-01, OC/DP, 2 Thu., 9/14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Lee -
CRN 60468
INTRODUCTION TO MS WORD - FEE: $160
Word is the most popular word
processing software program in personal and business use. Learn to
create, edit, print and enhance your documents with different fonts,
graphics and formatting techniques. Explore the use of templates and
wizards; and how to merge and sort documents. (Prerequisite: Knowledge
of Windows applications and typing speed of at least 30 words per
minute.)
DPR A83-01, OC/DP, 5 Fri., 8/25, 5:30-8:30 pm - CRN 60043
DPR A83-02, OC/SK, 5 Tue., 9/19, 5:30-8:30 pm - CRN 60044
DPR A83-03,
OC/DP, 5 Sun., 10/1, 11 am-2 pm - CRN 60045
DPR A83-04, OC/SK, 5 Sat.,
10/14, 1-4 pm - CRN 60046
DPR A83-05, OC/DP, 6 Wed., 11/1, 6-8:30
pm - CRN 60047
INTRODUCTION TO MS EXCEL - FEE: $160
This popular spreadsheet software
is used by many businesses, organizations and individuals. In this
course, you will learn to develop and maintain basic worksheets; enter
formulas and functions; build and sort lists; cut, paste, and copy;
and adjust page setup options. Explore shortcuts for easier navigating.
You will also learn to change fonts, column width, alignment, and
text colors; move and rename worksheets; build and sort lists; create
templates and customize the appearance of a worksheet using graphics
and databases. (Prerequisite: DPRA51 or DPRA76 and typing speed of
at least 20 words per minute.)
DPR A84-01, OC/DP, 6 Wed., 8/23, 5-7:30
pm - CRN 60055
DPR A84-02, OC/SK, 4 Sat., 8/26, 1:15-5 pm - CRN 60056
DPR A84-03, OC/SK, 4 Sun., 9/17, 10 am-1:45 pm - CRN 60057
DPR A84-04,
OC/DP, 5 Fri., 10/6, 1-4:15 pm - CRN 60058
DPR A84-05, OC/DP, 4 Mon.,
11/27, 5:30-9:15 pm - CRN 60059
INTERMEDIATE MS EXCEL - FEE: $130
If you have taken beginning Excel
or have a working knowledge, take this course to learn more techniques
for developing and maintaining worksheets. After a brief review
of MS Excel functions, course will progress to more advanced operations.
Explore using the data form to view and change records; discover
shortcuts for entering formulas and functions; create amortization
schedules and work with databases. (Prerequisites: DPR A84 and typing
speed of at least 20 words per minute.)
DPR A85-01, OC/DP, 3 Wed.,
10/4, 5-7:30 pm - CRN 60060
DPR A85-02, OC/SK, 2 Sun., 10/15, 10
am-1:45 pm - CRN 60061
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE EXCEL - FEE: $220
For the beginning student
who wants to gain more than a basic knowledge of Excel. Students will
learn to develop and maintain basic worksheets, enter formulas and
functions, build and sort lists, create templates, customize the appearance
of worksheets, manage data and use Excel with other programs.
DAT
A14-01, OC/DP, 9 Wed., 8/23, 5-7:30 pm - CRN 60052
DAT A14-02, OC/SK,
6 Sun., 9/17, 10-1:45 pm - CRN 60053
DAT A14-03, OC/DP, 7 Fri., 10/6,
1-4:15 pm - CRN 60054
ACCESS - FEE: $160
Access is a widely used database program
for storing and organizing information. In this course, you will learn
about relational databases and acquire proficiency in adding, editing
and deleting data. Students also will create mailing labels and forms
using AutoForm; work with key fields and linking fields; change data
types and field properties; and customize forms and reports by grouping,
sorting and summarizing data. Lastly, enhance your reports with graphics,
special effects, lines and color. (Prerequisite: DPR A23, DPR A51
OR DPR A76 and typing speed of at least 20 words-per-minute.)
DPR A71-01, OC/DP,
3 Sat., 9/16, 9:30-2:30 pm - CRN 60050
DPR A71-02, OC/SK, 5 Mon.,
10/30, 5:30-8:30 pm - CRN 60051
POWERPOINT - FEE: $160
PowerPoint is a versatile program that can
greatly enhance the quality of your presentations. Learn to create
on-screen presentations with animation and transition effects; use
presentation design templates and make slides from scratch. Discover
how to use text animation, draw and scale objects; import web graphics;
create special effects, transitions and backgrounds. Explore how to
use organizational charts. If time permits, students may be asked
to deliver presentations on the final day. (Prerequisites: Knowledge
of any Windows application and typing speed of at least 30 words per
minute.)
DPR A70-01, OC/SK, 3 Sun., 8/27, 9:30 am-2:30 pm -
CRN 60048
DPR A70-02, OC/DP, 5 Sat., 10/7, 1:30-4:30 pm - CRN 60049
Web Design
CREATING WEB PAGES (HTML) - FEE: $200
Learn the fundamentals
of Web design. Plan the content, structure and layout; and create
pages full of neatly formatted text; build links between the pages
and to other sites; and add color, backgrounds, graphics, tables,
hot buttons, and animation. Youalso discover how to secure the best
possible location in search engine listings and no- or low-cost Web
marketing strategies. Information will also be shared about how to
save time with a HTML authoring program. Requirements: E-mail, Internet
access, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.
DPR A78-01,
OC/DP, 9 Sat., 8/26, 12-2:30 pm - CRN 60035
DPR A78-02, OC/DP, 7 Wed.,
10/25, 6-9:15 pm - CRN 60036
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