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Prerequisites • Course Materials • CEU/CPE Credits • Software Compatibility • Registration Fees / Policies • Class Times • Class Sizes • Discount Packages • Group Discounts / Private Classes

To Register for a Class

The easiest way to sign up for a Computer Center class (or any LLU class) is to call 713-529-4414. Your registration can be taken right over the phone with a credit card. You can also fill out the registration form found in the LLU schedule or on the LLU web site and mail or fax it to LLU. Finally you can visit the LLU office in person at 2990 Richmond, Suite 120.

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You can have the LLU schedule mailed to you by calling 713-529-4414. Call to find out the nearest location to pick up a schedule.

Prerequisites
Most classes have prerequisites. Some are recommended, others are required. This means enrollment in the prerequisite classes or equivalent knowledge and experience. See course descriptions for details or call 281-489-7944.

Course Materials
All Computer Center classes come with comprehensive materials that you keep at no extra charge. The materials for the Basics courses (9900-9908) and the Internet/Web Development classes (9945-9954) are created in-house at the LLU Computer Center. For the MS-Office courses (9910-9957) we use MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) approved materials from ComputerPREP.

CEU Credits
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are awarded at the completion of all LLU Computer Center classes. Each participant receives a certificate. CPE

Software Compatibility
The LLU Computer Center is currently using MS-Office 2003 and Windows XP. If you are using other versions of these programs, most of what we do in these classes will be compatible with your version. For more information call 281-489-7944.

Registration Fees / Policies
In addition to the course fee there is a registration fee of $7 or $14. The $7 covers all registrations for 30 days from the time you register. $14 covers all registrations for a full year. Visit the LLU web site for policies and procedures regarding registration, credits, transfers, refunds and other issues.

Class Times
Most classes have weekday, evening and Saturday dates. Weekday classes start at 9:30am. Evening classes begin at 6:30. Weekday afternoon classes begin at 1:45pm. Saturday morning classes begin at 9am. Classes start promply. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

Class sizes
Class sizes vary but are always limited to a manageable number of participants to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. All computer lab classes have a maximum of twelve and usually average between three and eight participants. Plus, participants are screened to make sure everyone has the required prerequisites (see "Why Choose LLU?".)

Discount Packages
Register for certain pairs at the same time and get a discount (approx. 10%).

Pkg A: 9900 & 9902, $118.
Pkg B: 9902 & 9905, $172.
Pkg C: 9905 & 9907, $223.
Pkg D: Any 2 of 9910-9928, $293.
Pkg F: 9945 & 9947, $133.

Certain restrictions apply. Call 281-489-7944 for details. Or consult your LLU Schedule.

Group Discounts / Private Classes
Several discount structures are available for groups. You can also book a private class for groups of five or more. Call Bill Stewart at 281-489-7944 for details.

9900: Computer Orientation I—For New/Frustrated Computer Users
$59 (text included).
Testimonials

Endorsed by the Houston Area League of PC Users (HAL-PC).
Whatever your experience, you can become a confident, self-sufficient computer user once and for all. Most computer users, young and old, never properly learn the simple principles and concepts necessary to function effectively with a computer, as well as related technology such as digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, iPods, cell phones, etc. While they may get good at word processing and other applications, they struggle–often for years–with the most basic functions such as managing and attaching files, installing and configuring new software, the nuts and bolts of Windows and connecting to the rest of the world. It's not that any of this is difficult to understand, it's just that things are not what they appear to be: what you see on your monitor is a poor and unnecessarily complicated reflection of reality. The most important picture is the one in your head, not the one on your screen. Learn what you really need to manage a computer system, avoid and solve problems, reduce dependence on others, communicate effectively…and put those who have been intimidating you in their place! Class size: 5-30.

9902: Computer Orientation II
$69 (text included)
Testimonials

Learn essential Windows operating system concepts, file organization and management, working with various programs and data types, moving data across programs to create multi-media documents and more. Find out what it really takes to work in the object-oriented environment that Windows creates. Numerous examples involving graphics and sound will reinforce these concepts. Although programs have more features than ever before, the have adopted standardized methods that, once understood in the proper context, will get you up to speed and productive very quickly. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9900 or equivalent knowledge is recommended. Class size: 5-30.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9902AE 1 Sat 9am-5pm Mar 3
P9902AF 1 Tues & 1 Wed 1:45-5:15pm Mar 6, 7
P9902AG 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-10pm Mar 20, 22
P9902AH 1 Sat 9am-5pm Mar 31
P9902AI 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 9:30am-1pm Apr 3, 5
P9902AJ 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-10pm Apr 16, 18
P9902AK 1 Sat 9am-5pm Apr 28
P9902AL 1 Thurs & 1 Fri 1:45-5:15pm May 3, 4
P9902AM 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-10pm May 8, 10
P9902AN 1 Sat 9am-5pm May 26
P9902AO 1 Wed & 1 Thurs 9:30am-1pm May 30, 31

9904: Computer Orientation H.O.— Hands-On for First-Time Users
$65 (text & materials included)
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This class is recommended for first-time or fairly new computer users to help with the transition from courses 9900 and 9902 into Applications Principles (9905). Learn standard keyboard and mouse procedures for text editing, saving and opening data, loading and exiting programs, navigating menus and toolbars and manipulating icons, windows and other graphical objects. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9904AD: 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Feb 22
P9904AE 1 Sat 9am-12:15pm Mar 10
P9904AF 1 Fri 1:45-5pm Mar 16
P9904AG 1 Mon 6:30-9:45pm Mar 19
P9904AH 1 Fri 9:30am-12:45pm Apr 6
P9904AI 1 Sat 9am-12:15pm Apr 7
P9904AJ 1 Mon 6:30-9:45pm Apr 23
P9904AK 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm May 3
P9904AL 1 Tues 1:45-5pm May 8
P9904AM 1 Tues 6:30-9:45pm May 15
P9904AN 1 Sat 9am-12:15pm May 19

9905: Applications Principles & Intro to Windows
$118 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

Using current, standard software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, explore in detail the various standard methods for editing and formatting data, navigation, changing program options, working with multiple programs, creating multimedia documents, managing files and more. NOTE: Prior enrollment in courses 9900, 9902 & 9904 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9905AD: 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Feb 26, 28
P9905AE 1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Mar 17
P9905AF 1 Tues & 1 Wed 1:45-5pm Mar 20, 21
P9905AG 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Mar 27, 29
P9905AH 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 9:30am-12:45pm Apr 10, 12
P9905AI 1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Apr 14
P9905AJ 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30am-9:45pm Apr 30, May 2
P9905AK 1 Sat 9am-4:30pm May 5
P9905AL 1 Thurs & 1 Fri 1:45-5pm May 10, 11
P9905AM 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm May 22, 24

9907: Windows Intermediate
$124 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

Learn more of the operating system side of Windows including the properties of the various objects that represent files, disks, navigational tools and options. Customize aspects of the working environment such as the desktop, task bar, short cuts, Start menu and setting up a user account. Experiment with different viewing options, locate “lost” files, and explore the Control Panel. Windows XP will be used but the principles and techniques apply to all versions of Windows. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9907C: 1 Wed & 1 Thurs 9:30am-12:45pm Feb 28, Mar 1
P9907D 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Apr 17, 19
P9907E 1 Thurs & 1 Fri 1:45-5pm May 24, 25

9908: Internet Orientation—Hands On
$99 (text & materials included)

The web and e-mail have become a central part of everyday computer use, but they are often poorly understood and underutilized. Learn the particulars of web vs. client based (e.g. Outlook Express) e-mail, file attachments, web search techniques, downloading and installing programs, instant messaging and much more. Also integrate the Internet with applications such as Word and explore useful web resources. NOTE: prior enrollment in 9905 or equivalent knowledge is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9908C 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Mar 12, 14
P9908D 1 Wed & 1 Thurs 1:45-5pm Apr 11, 12
P9908E 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm May 14, 16

9910: MS-Word—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Review basic editing and formatting. Learn to set margins, tabs, hyphenation and indents, adjust line and character spacing, auto format, align and control text flow, create envelopes and labels, borders and shading, sorting lists, spelling and grammar check, creating templates and more. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9910C 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Mar 6, 8
P9910D 1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Apr 4
P9910E 1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Apr 21
P9910F 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm May 29, 31

9911: MS-Word Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn more advanced formatting techniques such as section breaks and formatting, headers and footers, automatic page numbering, multiple columns, creating and modifying styles, tables, collaboration features, charts and graphics. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9911B 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Mar 20, 22
P9911C 1 Mon 9:30am-5pm Apr 16
P9911D 1 Sat 9am-4:30pm May 12

9915: MS-Excel—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn inserting and deleting rows and columns, copying, moving, formulas and functions, absolute and relative references, formatting, printing, charts and drawing and more. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9915C: 1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Feb 22
P9915D 1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Mar 3
P9915E 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Mar 13, 15
P9915F 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Apr 3, 5
P9915G 1 Tues 9:30am-5pm Apr 17
P9915H 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm May 7, 9
P9915I 1 Fri 9:30am-5pm May 25

9916: MS-Excel Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn to work with multiple worksheets, split and freeze panes, more advanced functions and formatting features, data filtering, worksheet ranges, charts, protecting and importing data and more. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9916C 1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Mar 8
P9916D 1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Mar 24
P9916E 1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Apr 19
P9916F 2 Tues 6:30-9:45pm Apr 24, May 1
P9916G 1 Wed 9:30am-5pm May 30

9917: MS-Excel Level 3
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics

Audit a worksheet to find errors and review data. Topics also include database queries, extracting data, filters, data analysis and pivot tables, data maps, conditional formatting and more. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9917B 1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Mar 15
P9917C 1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Apr 26
P9917D 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm May 21, 23

9920: MS-Access—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Create and edit databases, learn the intricacies of working with tables, and generate queries, forms and reports. Learn to use input masks and filters and establish relationships between tables. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9920C 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Mar 5, 7
P9920D 1 Fri 9:30am-5pm Mar 23
P9920E 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Apr 9, 11
P9920F 1 Wed 9:30-5pm May 2
P9920G 1 Thurs 9:30-5pm May 24

9921: MS-Access Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn more advanced techniques for creating queries, reports, forms, subforms and analyzing data. Backing up, compacting and repairing databases will also be covered as well as importing and exporting data from other programs. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9921B 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Mar 26, 28
P9921C 1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Apr 18
P9921D 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm May 8, 10
P9921E 1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm May 31

9922: MS-Access Level 3— Application Development
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics

Learn to design database applications with professional looking user interfaces. Create advanced controls, custom dialog boxes, menus, switchboards and toolbars. Learn to attach macros to events, establish basic security and test your application. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9922B 1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Mar 14
P9922C 1 Wed & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Apr 25, 26

9925: MS-Power Point—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Create dazzling presentations with charts, graphs and slide shows with this popular Microsoft program. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9925B: 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Feb 27, Mar 1
P9925C 1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Mar 22
P9925D 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Apr 10, 12
P9925E 1 Wed 9:30am-5pm May 9
P9925F 1 Sat 9:30am-4:30pm May 26

9926: MS-Power Point Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn more advanced formatting of text and design elements such as templates and slide masters. Get deeper into methods for preparing, delivering and customizing a presentation including transitions, animations and multimedia, preparing outlines, handouts and speakers notes. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9926B 1 Thurs 9:30am-4:30pm Mar 29
P9926C 1 Tues 9:30am-5pm May 1

9928: MS-Outlook Intro
$159 (comprehensive text)
Complete list of topics

Outlook is a powerful contact manager program that can help organize your life. Learn to create and maintain a contact list, manage your e-mail, schedule and calendar, create notes and link it all together. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9928A 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Apr 2, 4
P9928B 1 Wed 9:30am-5pm May 16

9945: Basic Web Page Authoring (HTML)
$56 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

If you understand basic Windows operations, file management, and the Internet (see course 9909), you can easily create and publish web pages for the world to see. Whether you want to post your family pictures or do e-commerce, learning the Hypertext Mark-Up Language (HTML) code is the essential first step, even if you eventually plan to use HTML "editors" such as Front Page or Dreamweaver. Learn to incorporate text, graphics, "links", and interactivity into your web pages and post them for the world to see. Also learn how to get your web site listed on search engines and net directories. An optional lab class (9946) is also available. Class size: 4-25.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9945D 1 Wed 9:30am-12:45pm Mar 7
P9945E 1 Mon 6:30-9:45pm Mar 19
P9945F 1 Sat 9am-12:15pm Apr 7
P9945G 1 Tues 6:30-9:45pm Apr 17
P9945H 1 Thurs 9:30am-12:45pm May 3
P9945I 1 Mon 6:30-9:45pm May 21

9946: Basic Web Page Authoring Lab
$65 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

This lab is for those who have taken course 9945 and wish to work through the entire process of creating a web page with HTML and uploading it to the web with the guidance of an instructor. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9945 is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9946D 1 Wed 1:45-5pm Mar 7
P9946E 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Mar 21
P9946F 1 Sat 1:30-4:45pm Apr 7
P9946G 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Apr 18
P9946H 1 Fri 1:30-4:45pm May 4
P9946I 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm May 23

9947: Web Page Authoring II
$89 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

So you've got a basic web page on the World Wide Web. That's easy—and maybe all you need. But you know there is so much more that can be done. Learn to create interactive forms, do image mapping, background images and colors. This course will begin with a quick review of basic HTML and then proceed into image maps, forms, tables and frames. Also discuss CGI programming, Java and plugins. Learn what they can do and how they relate to HTML. Related issues include electronic commerce, secure transactions and Internet marketing. This course assumes basic knowledge of Internet principles as well as experience managing files and directories. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9945 or equivalent knowledge and experience is strongly recommended. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9947B: 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Feb 27, Mar 1
P9947C 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Mar 26, 28
P9947D 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Apr 24, 26
P9947E 1 Fri 9:30am-5pm May 25

9949: Web Site Design
$89 (text & materials included)
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Designing a web "page" is one thing. Creating a web "site" is another. A web site lives or dies on its appearance, ease of use and speed—at least as far as how it is perceived by your intended audience. Before you begin writing your web pages you must develop the overall design, organization, navigational scheme and style of the site. Learn from the pros the importance of style, size, speed, layout and organization of your pages and graphics considerations such as formats, size, color reproducibility and popular graphics software. NOTE: Knowledge of the Internet and experience creating and implementing HTML files is strongly recommended. Class size: 8-35.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9949B 1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Mar 13, 15
P9949C 1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm May 7, 9

9950: Adobe Photoshop
$269 (text included)
Testimonials

Photoshop is the industry standard for photo and image editing in both print and web development. The possibilities are endless with this fascinating program. Topics include setting up your computer to work with Photoshop, the interface, monitor calibration, selections, scanning, layers, color correction, masks, buttons, banners, special effects and web design with Image Ready. NOTE: We will be using a recent version of Photoshop--call for more info. Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9950B 1 Fri & 1 Sat 9:30am-5pm Feb 23, 24
P9950C 1 Fri & 1 Sat 9:30am-5pm Mar 30, 31
P9950D 1 Fri & 1 Sat 9:30am-5pm Apr 27, 28

9954: Macromedia Flash
$269 (text included)

Used by over half a million web authors worldwide, Flash is the standard for creating dynamic web pages that stand out with animation, sound and engaging interactivity. Learn drawing in Flash, the interface, animation concepts using motion and shape tweening, symbols and instances, using the library, inserting images, layers and keyframes, guided paths and masks, buttons and actions, importing and optimizing content and publishing the movie. NOTE: We will be using the latest version of Flash. Prior enrollment in 9905 or equivalent knowledge required, 9945 recommended. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
P9954B 2 Fri 9:30am-5pm Mar 2, 9
P9954C 2 Fri 9:30am-5pm Apr 13, 20