Adobe Illustrator allows you to create artwork that you can use for web pages or any print or electronic media. This course will give students a good overview of the tools and features of Illustrator. Students will create artwork using the various tools including the pencil and pen tools. Students will learn the various ways to apply color to their artwork. Students will work with layers, the 3D effects, and symbols. Students will need to have a copy of Illustrator. A 30-day trial is available for download.

ARTC 1051

Students will learn to create dynamic sites using ASP.NET with C#. During this class students will work examples to collect information from a form and to process it, and read and write records to a database. Students will learn to track user state, using session, and server variables and will learn how to create a secure web application. Students will learn to work server controls, validation controls and will learn to create their own user controls. A background in both C# programming and web design is helpful. Students will need a copy of Visual Studio.NET and access to a web server that supports ASP.NET.

ITSE 1093

Students will learn to create dynamic sites using ASP.NET with VB.NET. During this class students will work examples to collect information from a form and to process it, and read and write records to a database. Students will learn to track user state, using session, and server variables and will learn how to create a secure web application. Students will learn to work server controls, validation controls and will learn to create their own user controls. A background in both programming and web design is helpful. Students will need a copy of Visual Studio .NET and access to a web server that supports ASP.NET.

ITSE 1093

This course provides an overview of the basic administration functions and skills necessary for planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, and coordinating the work of a local church or non-profit organization. Upon completion of this course the student should better understand how a minister: relates to organization and to people; performs administrative functions; and develops leadership and ministry skills.

This course will provide students the necessary tools for moving into a management position and staying there. Students will be taught how to navigate through the "management minefield" with ease, how to deal with peer as well as upper management pressure, methods for dealing with unruly employees, how to understand office politics and listening techniques for knowing what your boss is really saying. The impact of effective management on corporate goals and profitability will also be covered. Upon completion, the successful student will be empowered in dealing with all aspects of a position at the management level.

Students will learn strategies to write documents faster and better. They will learn how to customize their documents for a specific reader and to accomplish their writing purpose. They will discover ways to create documents when time is limited. Students will also master models to organize and format letters, emails, and reports in order to make them clear, direct, and reader friendly. Conversational writing style and parallel structure will also be covered.

Students will practice using different writing styles and determining which is most appropriate for a specific reader and purpose. They will learn to properly manage active and passive verbs, transitions, and words with a positive or negative connotation. They will acquire techniques to simplify documents and make them more concise. Students will be able to recognize common surface errors that undermine their professional written image and understand how to fix them. The writing essentials covered in Part 1 will be revisited and reinforced through practice.

Students will receive a thorough introduction to the basic syntax and structure of the C programming language. Students will create C applications that define variables and arrays and that use if statements, switch/case statements, for loops and while loops. Students will create functions. Students will build applications made up of several files. This course is a good introduction for those that have never programmed before. Students will need a C compiler. There are compilers that are available for free.

This course is a continuation of the C# Introduction course. Students will learn to define classes and how to build new classes by inheriting from existing classes. Students will create C# applications that read from and write to a database. Students will create C# to read and write binary files and to work XML data. Students will need a C# compiler. One is available for download for free.

ITSE 2032

Students will be introduced to the concepts of Object-oriented programming using C#. Students will learn the fundamentals of .NET programming as they create C# applications. Students will create applications that use variables, conditional statements, looping statements, arrays and function. No programming background is required for this course. Students will need a C# compiler. One is available for free download.

ITSE 1042

Students will receive a thorough introduction to object-oriented programming in C++. Students will define classes and use those classes for building applications. The classes will include overloaded operators, friend functions, constructors and destructors. Students will create new classes from existing classes using inheritance and polymorphism. In addition students will learn to read and write data to files. This class is a continuation of the Introduction to C++ class. Students will need access to a C++ compiler. There are compilers available for download.

ITSE 2032

Students will receive a thorough introduction to the basic syntax and structure of the C++ programming language. Students will create C++ applications that define variables and arrays and that use if statements, switch/case statements, for loops and while loops. Students will create functions and pass information into functions by value and by reference using pointers. Students will build applications made up of several files. This course is a good introduction for those that have never programmed before. Students will need access to a C++ compiler. There are compilers available for download.

ITSE 1000

During this course students will learn to build data-driven websites using Dreamweaver. The course starts with a review of building static websites using HTML, CSS, and templates. Students will configure their Dreamweaver sites to be ready to build a dynamic web site. Students can use PHP, ASP or ColdFusion to build their dynamic sites. Using the Dreamweaver tools, students will build dynamic sites that include emailing form content, connecting to a database and displaying records from the database, and updating database information using forms. Students should be familiar with creating web pages with Dreamweaver. Students will need a copy of Dreamweaver and a webserver that supports the server technology they choose to work with.

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At the end of this class students will be able to create and manage web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver. Students will insert pictures, Flash text and buttons into web pages. Students will use Cascading Style Sheets to format web pages. Students will use frames, layers and tables for designing layout for pages. Students will manage sites using Dreamweaver's site management tools. Students will need a copy of Dreamweaver. A 30-day evaluation version is available.

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This class will give students a working knowledge of the quality standards required of all business correspondence. Standard procedures to follow before a document is sent and professional techniques to spot errors will be covered. Students will be able to construct complete sentences and punctuate clauses, phrases, and appositives. They will also learn how to correctly use quotation marks, dashes, parentheses, colons, and semicolons. Students will be able to avoid confusing common look-alike and sound-alike words. They will be able to locate and correct these surface errors in a variety of documents of differing lengths.

This class will continue the essentials of editing begun in Part 1. Students be able to match subjects and verbs, use correct verb tenses, use pronouns correctly, and make headings, bullets, and sentences parallel. They will be able to recognize when to use the active verb instead of the passive, and they will be able to avoid shifting between active and passive verbs. They will understand how to locate and correct surface errors in long and complicated documents. The editing essentials covered in Part 1 will be revisited and reinforced through practice.

Only about one-quarter of all business projects are successful. The discipline of Project Management aims to improve those dismal results with a systematic approach to the unique tasks that abound in an enterprise. This hands-on course will acquaint the student with world-recognized methodologies used to produce more successful projects.

BMGT 1091

This course will review the skills necessary to pass the Mathematics portion of the GED. Topics that will be covered include: Whole numbers and Operations, Decimal Numbers and Operations, Fraction and Operations, Statistics and Data, Percents, Probability, Algebra and Geometry.

This course will review the skills necessary to pass the Reading portion of the GED. Topics that will be covered include: Interpreting Prose Fiction, Interpreting Poetry, Interpreting Drama and Interpreting Prose Nonfiction.

This course will review the skills necessary to pass the GED. Students will review the basic skill needed to pass each of the five tests: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

This course will review the skills necessary to pass the Science portion of the GED. Topics that will be covered include: Biology, Earth and Space Science and Physical Science.

This course will review the skills necessary to pass the Social Studies portion of the GED. Topics that will be covered include: World History, US History, Civics and Government, Economics and Geography.

This course will review the skills necessary to pass the Writing portion of the GED. Topics that will be covered include: Basic English Usage, Sentence Structure, Grammar, and Organization.

Whether you are planning to build a basic web page with pictures of the kids for Grandma to see, or planning to build the next e-commerce portal, you will be using HTML to build your pages. HTML is the language of the web and what gives us all the ability to access the information regardless of the type of computer or types of applications we run.

HTML is in the process of becoming XHTML, Extensible HyperText Markup Language. This new generation of markup language focuses on the description of what the text is. Formatting is removed from the markup language and left to the Cascading StyleSheets (CSS). HTML will always be with us, but the move to XHTML will make your web pages better structured and more accessible to the world.

Another aspect of web design that we will focus on throughout the class is making sure that you are building web pages that are accessible to those that use screen readers or other aids when they are viewing web pages. We will also look at ways you can improve the ability of your web pages to be translated to other languages.

ITNS 1059

Need funding for future projects or planned activities? Are you (a student, parent, teacher or school administrator) hoping to find a way to pay for research or services we all used to take for granted, which are no longer funded? This course provides a step-by-step approach to preparing winning grant proposals. Learn to write successful letters and grant proposals. Researching and approaching funders for grant money can help you develop new services, (strengthen your operating budget) and support existing programs. Students leave this course feeling confident in their grant writing abilities and ready to start winning the funding they need to help make a better life for themselves and others.

ETWR 1091

This class is a continuation of the Introduction to Java class. At the end of this class, students will be able to create graphical applications and applications that read and write to files and databases, and use threads. Students will need a Java compiler. Compilers are available for download.

ITSE 1091

Students will receive a thorough introduction to the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language. Students will create text-based Java applications that define variables and arrays and that use if statements, switch/case statements, for loops and while loops. Students will define classes and use those classes to create applications. Students will learn to create new classes based on existing classes using inheritance. Students will create graphical applications and applets. A background in programming or a familiarity with C++ is helpful but not necessary for this class. Students will need a Java compiler. Compilers are available for download.

ITSE 1003

Students who are familiar with programming in Java will expand their skills to include the development of web applications using Java Server Pages. Students will create Java Servlets and JavaBeans. Students will write JSP applications that use Session variables and that access a database.

ITSE 2032

Students who are familiar with Java will create Java Web Services. The course will start with a short introduction to XML and then cover the XML technologies that support web services, include WSDL and SOAP. Students will write Java code to process the XML messages and create the WSDL and SOAP messages for the web service. Students will need a Java compiler and web server for developing the applications. There are free versions available for download.

This class will give students a thorough introduction to the JavaScript language. At the end of this class, students will be able to create JavaScript functions that define variables and arrays and that use if statements, switch/case statements, for loops and while loops. Students will be able to work with the Document Object Model (DOM) for manipulating web pages and testing user input in forms. Students will be able to write scripts that create and read cookies and respond to user interaction through mouseovers and clicks. An understanding of HTML/XHTML and programming is useful but not necessary for this course. No software is needed.

ITSE 1091

Managers face a tough set of challenges each time they lead change efforts within their organizations. They must manage their personal reactions to change while guiding their employees through transitions. This course helps managers and supervisors explore their role as change managers. Practical scenarios and real examples will help you understand the predictable phases of change management and develop strategies for managing them. Checklists and tools provide the practical link you need to stabilize and re-energize your workforce.

Does it seem like some of your students get it with very little help from you while others never seem to even after a lot of one-on-one coaching? If so, it could that you are not speaking their learning language. Every person brings their own learning style to the classroom, even young children. By learning about your own learning style and the learning styles of others you will learn ways to reach all of your students and to help them to learn better.

This course is for students who want to get started using Linux. Students will install RedHat Linux Fedora Core on their computers. Once the installation is complete students will learn the basics of the command prompt and the graphical user environment. Students will be introduced to some basic system administration.

If you are making the move to Office 2007 from an earlier version, this course will have you ready to use Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook without missing a beat. You will get an overview of the new Ribbon interface that is common to the new Office applications. You will explore the basic features of each of the Office applications while you get accustomed to the new Office 2007 interface.

This class will give students an overview of the Microsoft Office applications and how they work together. Students will be able to create and edit Word documents that include outlines, tables, styles and sections. Students will be able to create and edit Excel spreadsheets that include charts and "what-if" analysis. Students will be able to create and edit PowerPoint presentations. Students will be able to create Access databases that include tables, forms, queries and reports. Students will need a basic understanding Windows to complete this class. Students will need a copy of Office. A 30-day trial version is available.

POFT 1008

Students will advance their Microsoft Office skills by exploring more advanced topics in Word, Excel and Access. In Word students will create newsletters, web pages and macros. In Excel, students will create 3-D workbooks and link Excel files, create formulas using the financial functions, manage worksheets that contain databases and create macros. In Access, students will create relational databases, and create queries, forms and reports that use relational databases. Students will be introduced to Access macros and VBA. Students will need a basic understanding of Word, Excel and Access to complete this class. Students will need a copy of Office. A 30-day trial version is available.

POFT 1093

Students will use Outlook to create email, schedule events, define contacts and tasks. Students will learn to organize their email, add formatting and personalize their email. Students will learn to share their calendar across the Internet. Students will need a copy of Outlook. A 30-day trial version is available.

Students will learn the basics of project management using Microsoft Project. During this course students will build a project plan that includes tasks and resources. Students will learn to manage the project as tasks are completed and to see whether or not the project is on schedule and on cost. Students will use various reporting tools to print and view the project status. Students will be able to track the progress of a project and troubleshoot problems with schedules and resource usage. Students will be able to customize the Project environment and to publish the project information using various reports, charts and web page options. Students will be able to pool resources within a project and to link multiple projects together. Students will need a copy of Project. A 30-day trial version is available.

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Visio is a powerful tool for creating diagrams and layouts. Students will learn to use Visio by creating and formatting diagrams and connection shapes. Students will design a project schedule, an organizational chart, an office layout and a network diagram. Students will learn to integreate Visio with the Office applications and to customize templates. Students will need a copy of Visio. A 30-day trial is available.

Building an online course is not the same preparing to teach in the classroom. A well-designed online course requires more preparation. And since learning online is different than learning in the classroom, you will need to be aware of what works and what doesn't. This course will introduce you to the process of instructional design for online learning and walks you through the process of building one unit of study for your course. You will learn how to build online interactions and to make your courses more student-centered

Every student in your class is intelligent. The trick is to finding out just how he or she is intelligent and tapping that to help your student to learn more easily and to allow him or her to add a new a dimension to your course. Howard Gardners's Multiple Intelligence Theory defines students as intelligent in one of eight areas. By teaching to a student's intelligences and by allowing them to express themselves using their preferred intelligences the entire classroom can be enriched. Students will explore the Multiple Intelligences theories and learn to design lesson plans that appeal to various intelligences.

This course will give students the skills they need to set up and manage a MySQL database. Students will learn the basics of designing a relational database and learn to use SQL statements to create databases, tables and manage data in the data tables. Students will create a MySQL database and will identify the types of data that can be stored in data tables. Students will use the PHPMyAdmin tool to view and manage their MySQL databases. Students will learn to write applications which use MySQL databases.

Multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and impossible deadlines are a way of life for many professionals. It doesn't have to be that way! This course will help you refocus your energy and regain control over your workday and your life. Focus begins within as you explore your personal preferences for organizing and thinking. You will develop a personal mission statement to guide you as you improve your skills to prioritize and focus. Worksheets and questionnaires provide tangible tools to help you plan, manage, and track responsibilities while managing multiple priorities. You'll complete this course with renewed energy and personalized tools that will help you get results!

PERL is the scripting language most used in developing web-based applications. Students will learn the syntax and structure of PERL and how to read from and write to files. Students will learn to create functions and classes in PERL. Students will learn to read and write to a database and how to generate output. Students will learn to collect data users submit on a web-based form and to use it to generate custom web pages. Students will need access to a web-server that uses PERL.

ITSE 2032

During this course you will learn more about how Photoshop can be used to retouch and restore digital images. You will learn how to correct, change and improve the color of an image, get rid of stains and scratches on scanned images, combine images, add special effects and filters to images and to create images using Photoshop's artistic tools. It is recommended that you take the Photoshop Introduction or have worked with Photoshop before taking this class. Students will need a copy of Photoshop. A 30-day trial version is available.

ARTC 1091

This class will introduce the new user to the basics of working with Photoshop for retouching images and drawing. Students will be able to use various techniques for selecting in order to edit and retouch images. Students will be able to prepare images for including in a web site or for including in printed documents. Students will be able to edit images using the painting tools, clone stamp and drawing tools. Students will be able to create new images using the pen tool and the drawing and painting tools. Students will be able to create and edit images using layers. Students will need a copy of Photoshop. A 30-day trial version is available.

ARTC 1091

If you are familiar with the basics of programming and want to move to the next level, this class is for you! In this course we will explore the object-oriented side of PHP. You will design and use objects in your PHP applications. We will cover security, networking, PEAR, XML and Ajax. We will cover working with databases and techniques for developing web-based applications. Students will need access to a webserver that supports PHP and a database.

PHP is used to create dynamic web sites. Students will learn to syntax and structure of PHP. Students will learn to collect data from a web-based form and use it to create dynamic web pages for their users. Students will need access to a web server that supports PHP.

ITSE 2032

LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) provides a set of tools that web developers can use to design, develop, test and deliver web-based applications. This course will walk the new user through the process of installing and configuring the Linux operating system, the Apache web server, the MySQL database application and the PHP server scripting language. The course also covers how to maintain and trouble-shoot the system. Students will also get a quick introduction to using PHP to create data-driven web applications. Students will need a computer on which they can install the LAMP applications.

The role of the teacher in the online classroom is no less important than it is in the traditional classroom, it is just different. Get insights in to how to make the move from "stage on the stage" to "guide on the side" as you move your classroom into cyberspace. This course will introduce you to the tools used in the online classroom, the concepts of student-centered learning, give you ideas on how to encourage student participation. All of this will help you find your place in the virtual classroom.

If you use Dreamweaver and want to create dynamic web applications using PHP then this is the course for you. Students will learn to use Dreamweaver to design a database-driven web site. Students will also learn the basics of the PHP programming language, SQL language, database design with MySQL and how to use Dreamweaver to design a web site. Students will need a copy of Dreamweaver and a web server that supports PHP.

ITNW 1091

What are your options for including graphics in your web pages? Students will learn about the various image formats that can be used on web page and the advantages of each. Students will add images, background images, bullets and graphics to their pages. Students should have a basic understanding of building web pages. No software is required.

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This class will give students an introduction an overview to creating XML documents and the tools that are available for working with XML documents. Students will be able to create well-formed and valid XML documents. Students will be able to create Document Type Definitions (DTD) and Schemas for validating their XML documents. Students will be able to describe the use of the Document Object Model (DOM) and Simple API for XML (SAX) for processing XML documents. Students will be able to create style sheets using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and the Extensible Style sheet Language with Transforms (XLST). Students will be able to identify XML-based applications. This class does not require a background in programming or web design, but both would be helpful. Students will need to download and install some free applications to complete some exercises.

ITSE 1093