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Course 1 - Introduction to Computer Basics and Microsoft Windows
Course 2 - Introduction to Microsoft Office
Course 5 - Introduction to Digital Photography
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Course 3
Overview
This course involves learning what viruses are, where they come from, how to prevent them, and how to rid a home-computer environment of them. Students will also learn how to protect personal information while surfing the internet and intranet as well as purchasing the right Anti-Viral and Firewall software.
This class focuses on the memorization of different kinds of viruses and the terminology of Microsoft Windows, Norton, and McAfee.
To view the entire curriculum, please click here.
Time Period
This course will be a three-day (9-hour) course at about three hours (definite time can be found in the "Schedule" part of this website) each night.
Cost
The cost is $60 per person. This defrays the cost for use of the Computer Lab and school facilities, materials, and complementary refreshments.
Requirements
AT HOME OR WORK Your home or work computer should be running at least Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (recommended) and must be a PC (IBM-Compatible) machine. No Apple or Macintosh software and instruction will be given. You should have access to the internet and email. An Anti-Viral program and/or firewall is suggested but not mandatory. (A section of this course will cover what software one should buy).
AT THE COURSE CLASSROOM On the first day of class, you should bring with you a pencil or pen, pocket folder, and a copybook (spiral or marble). Bring and take all work materials given out home and back to class each time the class meets.
Computer knowledge before taking this class
It is highly recommended that students should understand the concepts taught in the Course 1: Introduction to Computer Basics and Microsoft Windows before this class. If you have not taken Course 1 but would still like to take this course, you may test your skills with the Online Concepts Checker (click here). Though these concepts are HIGHLY recommended, it is not mandatory that you take any other Technically Speaking class before taking this one.