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Fall 2008

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PVCC
Division of Continuing Education
Kranitz Student Center, Rm 204
18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Fall 2008

NON-CREDIT CLASSES AT PVCC NORTH

With classes held at Cactus Shadows High School (CSHS).
For a map to Cactus Shadows High School, click here.
For a complete list of academic/credit classes at PVCC North click here.

Personal Enjoyment

Birdwatching for Beginners
If you are curious about the birds around you but just don’t know where to start, this is for you! Be introduced to the basics of birdwatching and the fun and entertaining way to ‘watch’ them. Learn to spot and identify a variety of birds by sight and sound, how to use a birding book, and use and calibrate binoculars. Text: Peterson’s Field Guide to Western Birds, available at most bookstores and amazon.com. Bring binoculars all classes. For the field trips wear strong, sturdy shoes, bring water, food sunscreen, binoculars and the field guide. Saturday classes will be held off campus.
Instructor: Gregory Rocca, PhD
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60101

Class #49053	Wed, Sep 10	6 - 9pm CSHS Rm 303
Fee: $59	Sat, Sep 20, 27	7 - 10am
		Field Trip: TBA

Successful Money Management
This popular class introduces you to the key concepts & practices of wise money management. Learn how to minimize taxes, maximize investment returns, and provide a secure future for you and your family. Register a guest at no additional cost.
Instructor: Bill Gold or Neal Thompson
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-30002

Class #43483	Sep 18 - Oct 2	6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $59	3 Thursdays	CSHS Room 303

Computer Classes

Are you using Microsoft 2003 or 2007?
Classes at CSHS use MS Office 2003. If you are using MS Office 2007 please register for classes held on the main PVCC campus.

PC Basics I: Beginning to use Your Computer
This course is designed for those who have little or no experience with Microsoft Windows and personal computers. Learn how to:

Boot up and shut down the computer
Develop mouse skills
Understand the use of media storage
Arrange Icons
Open and close Accessories programs
Size and move windows

Text, Exploring the PC, can be purchased from the instructor for $40 (cash only). There will be a discussion about the purchase of a non secure, USB flash memory key, which will be necessary for several PC Basics courses.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Cont_ed #400-10010

Class #49489	Aug 26, 28	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	1 Tue/1 Thu	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 2: Understanding Your Computer
Continue an exciting adventure into the world of computers! Understand computer jargon and discover what components make a PC work. Learning how to use word processing software is probably the most useful of all computer skills. You will also learn:

Computer terminology
Hardware and software components
How to create and save files
Text editing and formatting
Spelling and Grammar checking tools
The process of inserting clip art

Text, Exploring the PC, can be purchased from the instructor for $40 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10011

Class #49496	Sep 2, 4, 9	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2 Tue/1 Thu	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 3: Using Microsft Word
Enhance your Microsoft Word skills in order to:

Modify text fonts, colors, and sizes
Navigate within documents
Create personalized letterhead
Create letters, envelopes, and labels
Make a bulleted list
Produce a newsletter
Create tables
Use advanced text editing and clip art
Create WordArt
Add borders and shading

Text, Exploring the PC, can be purchased from the instructor for $40 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Cont_ed #400-10012

Class #49502	Sep 11, 16, 18	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2 Thu/1 Tue	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 4: How to Use Windows
Take control of your files and your computer! Use Windows Explorer and other Windows features to:

Create, back up, copy and move files and folders
Find lost files
Delete files and folders
Restore deleted files and folders
Create program and file shortcuts
Create and customize toolbars
Multi task between programs
Share data between programs

Text: Exploring Windows can be purchased from the instructor for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 3 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10013

Class #49505	Sep 23, 25, 30	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2Tue / 1 Thu	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 5: Beginning Internet
Master the www technology and learn the fascinating world of going "online" and "surfing" the Web. Become familiar with tools, resources, and languages, including:

Web history and basics
Connecting to the Web
Useful and interesting Web sites
Web addresses
Using a Web browser
Setting bookmarks or favorites
Search the Web using directories
Locate specific information through search engines
Organize bookmarks or favorites
Change a browser's home page

Text: Exploring the Internet can be purchased from the instructor for $20 (cash only). Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10014

Class #49510	Oct 2, 7	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	1 Thu, 1 Tue	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 6: Email
Learn to set up and use a free Yahoo! email account, in order to:

Retrieve, read, save & send messages
Reply and forward messages
Download and open attachments
Create, edit, and use an address book

Text: Exploring the Internet can be purchased from the instructor for $20 (cash only). Prerequisites: PC Basics 1-5 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10072

Class #49514	Oct 9, 14	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $45	Thu/Tue	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 7: Excel
Using Microsoft Excel,

Create and edit worksheets
Change column widths and margins
Enter formulas and functions.
Format cells and change fonts
Add borders, backgrounds and colors
Create and format charts
Work with a database.

Text: Exploring Excel, can be purchased from the instructor for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10073

Class #49519	Oct 16, 21, 23	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2 Thu/1 Tue	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 8: Using Microsoft Powerpoint
Enhance your presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, a graphical presentation program. Use the AutoContent wizard to create a slide show with a design template, color scheme, ClipArt, WordArt, pictures, transitions and sounds. This course is helpful for people actively involved in community committees, homeowners associations, boards, campaigns, churches and anywhere presentations are used. Text: Exploring PowerPoint, can be purchased from the instructor for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Cont_ed #400-10074

Class #49525	Oct 28, 30	6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 9: Desktop Publishing
Enhance your Microsoft Word skills while creating stationery, business cards, brochures, flyers, and invitations/cards. Bring your design ideas. Text: Exploring Desktop Publishing, can be purchased from the instructor for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 - 4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Cont_ed #400-10075

Class #49528	Nov 4, 6	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	CSHS 304*

JEWELRY

Jewelry classes are held at the Creative U Studio in Carefree
*For a map to Creative U at 7202 E Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377 click here.

For pictures of sample pieces click here.

Wirework 101: Spiral Earrings
Make gorgeous spiral earrings by shaping and hammering a simple piece of sterling silver wire. Materials fee of $2.50 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10137

Class #48994	Sep 22	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Monday	Creative U

Class #48995	Oct 9	2 - 5pm
Fee: $65	1 Thursday	Creative U

Class #48996	Nov 14	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Friday	Creative U

Wirework 103: Glass Bead Necklace
Show off a unique glass bead with this innovative pendant design made with sterling silver wire. Also learn to make an adjustable leather cord necklace. Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10139

Class #48997	Oct 11	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Saturday	Creative U

Class #48998	Nov 24	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Monday	Creative U

Intro to Jewelry Making NEW!
Learn these basic jewelry techniques and you’ll be able to make an infinite number of items. Texture metal, cut discs, wire-wrap beads, and make jump rings. Materials fee of $10 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10147

Class #48999	Sep 26	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Friday	Creative U

Class #49000	Oct 27	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Monday	Creative U

Class #49001	Nov 8	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Saturday	Creative U

Chain Jewelry 102: Flower Bracelet
Learn to incorporate various sizes of sterling silver rings into “flowers” and join them into a spectacular bracelet or unique watchband. Materials fee of $35 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10141

Class #49002	Sep 9	10am - 1pm
Fee: $50	1 Tuesday	Creative U

Class #49003	Oct 22	6 - 9pm
Fee: $50	1 Wednesday	Creative U

Class #49004	Dec 9	10am - 1pm
Fee: $50	1 Tuesday	Creative U

Chain Jewelry 103: 3x3 Bracelet NEW!
Learn to wrap and cut your own jump rings and join them into this gorgeous sterling silver bracelet. Materials fee of $65 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10148

Class #49005	Sep 17	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Wednesday	Creative U

Class #49006	Oct 28	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Tuesday	Creative U

Class #49007	Dec 3	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Wednesday	Creative U


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	Languages
	LifeQuest (Boomers & Seniors)
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