Facebook is a popular social networking site with over 350 million users worldwide.  Facebook is all about sharing.  Stay in touch with your children and grandchildren, share pictures and connect with old friends.  In this hands-on class you will create a profile, select privacy options, find friends, research groups and share information with other Facebook users.
Instructor: Jill Schuch
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10103
#12905                Jul 28 – Aug 4               6-8pm
Fee:$35               2 Thursdays                  UHILLS Q152

#12906 Jul 12 - 19 9am-1pm
Fee: $35              2 Tuesdays                    UHILLS Q152

Students taking this course will learn how to transfer photos from a camera to a computer, manage photos, edit photos, add text, and create collages and slide shows within Photoshop Elements 8. By the end of the class they should be able to transfer photos, organize them in folders and perform simple editing. No class July 20.
Instructor: Jill Schuch
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10106
#12934             Jul 13 - Aug 10              9am-12pm
Fee: $89           4 Wednesdays              UHILLS Q152

Social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace, texting, instant messaging… they’re here to stay.  These programs are valuable tools that connect people, businesses and ideas.  Unfortunately, using these programs can make it too easy for the wrong people to gain access to your family’s personal information or to be cyber bullies.  Learn what to look for, how it can happen and how you can protect yourself and your children from becoming victims of internet crime.
Instructor: Jill Schuch
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10104
#21060              Jun 23                      6-8pm
Fee: $19            1 Thursday              UHILLS TBA

Enhance, improve, and recover speed and performance of your Windows computer!  This hands-on lecture class provides procedures for optimizing performance and speed on your Windows PC desktop or laptop.  You will learn how to maintain the highest performance and speed of your Windows PC and optimize hard drive space and performance. Protect your PC from viruses and malicious software.  
Instructor: Richard Belcastro
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10105
#21061               Jun 7 – Jun 14             2-4pm
Fee: $39             2 Tuesdays                   UHILLS Q152

Note:  All computer courses utilize Microsoft Office 2007.   All computer classes will held at the PVCC Union Hills campus during the summer.

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 and; Size and move windows. Text, Exploring the PC, is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive it the first day of class.  This is the same text used for PC2 and PC3.  If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10010
#20145                May 31, Jun 2               9am-12pm
Fee:  $59             Tue/Thu                        UHILLS Q152

#20166                 May 31, Jun 2              6-9pm
Fee:  $59               Tue/Thu                       UHILLS Q152

Understand computer jargon and discover what components make a PC work. Learn how to use word processing software as well as: Computer terminology; Hardware and software components; How to create and save files; Text editing and formatting; Spelling and Grammar checking tools and; Inserting clip art. Text, Exploring the PC, is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive it the first day of class.  This is the same text used for PC2 and PC3.  If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10011
#20146            Jun 7,9,14                    9am-12pm
Fee:  $69        Tue/Thu/Tue                 UHILLS Q152

#20168            Jun 7,9, 14                   6-9pm
Fee:  $69         Tue/Thu/Tue                UHILLS Q152

Enhance your Word skills in order to: Modify fonts, colors and sizes; Navigate within documents; Create letterhead; Create letters, envelopes, and labels; Make a bulleted list; Produce a newsletter; Create tables; Use advanced text editing and clip art; Create WordArt and; Add borders and shading. Text, Exploring the PC, is valued at $40 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive it the first day of class.  This is the same text used for PC1, PC2 and PC3.  If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10012
#20147              Jun 16, 21, 23              9am-12pm
Fee:  $69           Thu/Tue/Thu                 UHILLS Q152

#20171              Jun 16, 21, 23               6-9pm
Fee:  $69           Tue/Thu/Tue                   UHILLS Q152

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 and; Share data between programs. Text: Exploring Windows is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive it the first day of class.  Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-3 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10013
#20148                 Jun 28, 30, Jul 5                        9am-12pm
Fee:  $69               Tue/Thu/Tue                              UHILLS Q152

#20173                Jun 28, 30, Jul 5                         6-9pm
Fee:  $69             Tue/Thu/Tue                                UHILLS Q152

Learn the fascinating world of going online and surfing the web. Become familiar with tools, resources, and languages, including: Connecting to the Web; Useful and interesting Web sites; Web addresses; Using a Web browser; Setting bookmarks or favorites; Search the Web using directories and search engines and more. Text: Exploring the Internet is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive it the first day of class.  This is the same text used for PC6.  If you enroll in that course, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.  Prerequisite: PC Basics 4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10014
#12521                Jul 6, 7                        6-9pm
Fee:  $59             Wed/Thu                     UHILLS TBA

Learn to set up and use a Yahoo! e-mail account; Retrieve, read, save & send messages; Reply and forward messages; Download and open attachments and; Create, edit, and use an address book. Text: Exploring the Internet is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive it the first day of class.  This is the same text used for PC5.  If you enrolled in that course, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.  Prerequisite: PC Basics 4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10072
#12512               Jul 11, 12                     6-9pm
Fee:  $59            Mon/Tue                       UHILLS Q152

Using Microsoft Excel, create and edit worksheets, change column widths and margins, and enter formulas and functions; Format cells and change fonts; Add borders, backgrounds and colors; Create and format charts and; Work with a database. Text: Exploring Excel, is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive the book the first day of class.  Textbooks are nonrefundable.  Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10073
#12513              Jul 13, 14, 18               6-9pm
Fee:  $69           Wed/Thu/Mon               UHILLS TBA

Enhance your presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, a graphical presentation program. 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 committees, associations, boards, campaigns, churches and anywhere presentations are used. Text: Exploring PowerPoint, is valued at $20 and may be purchased by calling the instructor at (480) 419-6944 before the class start date.  You will receive the book the first day of class.  Textbooks are nonrefundable.  Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10074
#12514             Jul 19, 21               6-9pm
Fee:  $59          Tue/Thu                 UHILLS Q152