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The Workstation & Microcomputer Facilities (W&MF) began hosting free Saturday walk-in classes in 1994. But due to a dramatic decrease in attendance, it was no longer feasible to sustain the program. Our last set of classes was taught in Spring 2003.
If you need help with application software training, please take advantage of these available resources:
Adobe PageMaker 6.5
This class introduces the PageMaker desktop publishing program to the
experienced Windows user. Topics covered include using guides, columns,
rules, and the toolbox; text wrap; importing graphics; and basic layout
techniques. Additional topics covered include in-depth layout techniques,
object manipulation, using the control palette, grouping, and other utilities.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Windows operating system or a detailed
review of the documentation regarding the Windows operating system located
here. This class is
no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Introduction to Windows NT
This class is for the novice user who has little or no experience with
personal computers. Topics covered include the fundamentals of the Windows
operating system, basic components of the personal computer, and an overview
of basic Windows commands. An introduction to the Workstation and Microcomputer
Facilities will also be given. This class is no longer offered, but you
can find the documentation online.
Macromedia Dreamweaver 1 (4.0 version)
This class introduces the Macromedia Dreamweaver program for web design
and HTML editing for the experienced PC user. Topics covered include setting
up your first website, familiarization with the Dreamweaver workspace,
and basic design. Prerequisite: HTML I, Working knowledge of the Windows
operating system or a detailed review of the documentation regarding the
Windows operating system located here.
This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Macromedia Dreamweaver 2 (4.0 version)
This class is a continuation of the Introduction to Dreamweaver class.
Topics covered include organizing a website, making layout design, using
layers, creating templates, using tables, and using frames. Prerequisite:
Dreamweaver 1, HTML I, Working knowledge of the Windows operating system
or a detailed review of the documentation regarding the Windows operating
system located here.
This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Microsoft Excel 1 (Office 2000 version for Windows)
This class introduces the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, database, and graphics
program for the PC. Topics covered include creating, saving, opening,
and printing a worksheet; using the toolbar tools; entering text and values;
understanding formulas and functions; using the AutoSum tool; and learning
to copy, move, clear, insert, and delete cells, rows, and columns. Prerequisite:
Working knowledge of the Windows operating system or a detailed review
of the documentation regarding the Windows operating system located
here. This class
is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Microsoft Excel 2 (Office 2000 version for Windows)
This class is a continuation of the Excel I course. Topics covered include
customizing worksheets, advanced formatting, creating charts, and graphs.
Features discussed include borders and shading, shortcut menus, number
and text formatting, duplicating information using AutoFill, creating
charts and graphs from data input, and more on the commands discussed
in the beginning course. Additional topics include how to create a macro,
how to record a macro, and further customizing tips. Prerequisite: Working
knowledge of the Windows operating system or a detailed review of the
documentation regarding the Windows operating system located
here and
completion of Microsoft Excel 1. This class is no longer offered, but you can find
the documentation online.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
This class introduces Microsoft PowerPoint, a presentation graphics program
for Windows users. Topics covered include creating presentations and slides,
placing and editing text, and adding visual objects to slides. Prerequisite:
Working knowledge of the Windows operating system or a detailed review
of the documentation regarding the Windows operating system located
here.
This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Microsoft Word (Office 2000 version for Windows)
This class introduces Microsoft Word for Windows, a word processor for
the PC. Topics covered include file management, basic formatting, and
troubleshooting. Participants learn to use the ribbon, ruler, and toolbar;
navigate through a document; insert and delete text; use spelling and
grammar tools; and insert footnotes and page numbers. Participants will
also learn how to customize documents, create, and edit tables, import
graphics into documents, and format columns. Prerequisite: Working knowledge
of the Windows operating system or a detailed review of the documentation
regarding the Windows operating system located
here.
This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Scanner Basics for the PC
This class provides an introduction to the software available for scanning
both picture images and text. Participants will learn how to scan and
edit using HP DeskScan II and Adobe Photoshop 6.0. This class is no longer
offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
For more PC/Windows courses see the following section.
Introduction to Eudora, Popmail, and Labmail for Windows
This class introduces how to send and receive electronic mail on networked
PCs. Topics covered include how to send and receive mail, use enclosures,
and use address lists. Participants experiment with electronic mail on
PCs that are connected to the campus network. Eudora is distributed at
no charge to the campus community. This class is no longer
offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
HTML 1--Beginning Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
This class is an introduction to HTML. Topics covered include an introduction
to web page creation, basic Unix file management necessary for creating
and maintaining websites, and a description of basic HTML commands. Participants
will create a short web page by the end of the class. Prerequisite: Unix
shell account recommended (i.e., not UCLink4). Knowledge of web browsers
such as Netscape or Internet Explorer. This class is no longer
offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
HTML 2--Intermediate Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
This class is a continuation of the HTML I class. More advanced commands
and formatting techniques will be shown, including images, links, and
colors. Prerequisite: Unix shell account recommended (i.e., not UCLink4).
Basic knowledge of HTML and completion of "HTML 1" class.
This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
HTML 3--Advanced Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
This class is a continuation of the HTML II class. The focus of this
course is on good web design. The knowledge from HTML I and HTML II will
be exercised to create functional and effective web pages. Prerequisite:
Unix shell account recommended (i.e., not UCLink4). Moderate understanding
of HTML or completion of "HTML 1" class and "HTML 2" class. This class is
no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Unix 1
This is an introduction to the Unix operating system. Topics covered
include how to log in, files and directories, and using basic Unix commands.
Prerequisite: Unix shell account recommended (i.e., not UCLink4).
This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Unix 2
This course is a continuation of the Introduction to Unix class. Material
covered in this class will include changing permissions to a file, finding
documents using Unix commands, managing jobs, terminating a process, and
connecting to other computers. Prerequisite: Unix shell account recommended
(i.e., not UCLink4) and completion of Unix 1.
This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Note: Because of low attendance, Saturday Walk-In Macintosh classes were discontinued in May 2002. We will post the documentation, but will no longer provide classes for Mac specific applications or develop any new documentation.
Adobe PageMaker (6.5 version for Mac)
This class introduces the PageMaker desktop publishing program to the
experienced Macintosh user. Topics covered include using guides, columns,
rules, and the toolbox; text wrap; importing graphics; and basic layout
techniques. Additional topics include in-depth layout techniques, object
manipulation, using the control palette, grouping, and other utilities.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Macintosh operating system. This
class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Microsoft Excel 1 (Office 2001 version for Mac)
This class introduces the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, database, and
graphics program for the Macintosh. Topics covered include creating, saving,
opening, and printing a worksheet; using the toolbar tools; entering text
and values; understanding formulas and functions; using the AutoSum tool;
and learning to copy, move, clear, insert, and delete cells, rows, and
columns. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Macintosh operating system. This
class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Microsoft Excel 2 (Office 2001 version for Mac)
This class is a continuation of the "Beginning Microsoft Excel" class
and expands on topics taught there. Participants learn how to customize
documents, create and edit tables, import graphics into documents, and
format columns. Additional topics include how to create a macro, how to
record a macro, and further customization tips. Prerequisite: Working
knowledge of the Macintosh operating system and completion of the Excel
I course. This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2001 version for Mac)
This class introduces Microsoft PowerPoint, a presentation graphics
program for Macintosh users. Topics covered include creating presentations
and slides, placing and editing text, and adding visual objects to slides.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Macintosh operating system. This
class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Microsoft Word (Office 2001 version for Mac)
This class introduces Microsoft Word, a word processor for Macintosh users.
Participants learn to use the ribbon, ruler, and toolbar; navigate through
a document; insert and delete text; use spelling and grammar tools; and
insert footnotes and page numbers. Participants will also learn how to
customize documents, create and edit tables, import graphics into documents,
and format columns. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Macintosh operating
system. This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.
Introduction to Eudora, Popmail, and Labmail for Macintosh
This class introduces how to send and receive electronic mail on networked
Macintoshes. Topics covered include how to send and receive mail, use
enclosures, and use address lists. Participants experiment with electronic
mail on Macintoshes that are connected to the campus network. Eudora is
distributed at no charge to the campus community. Prerequisite: Working
knowledge of the Macintosh operating system. In addition, you must have
an established email account. This class is no longer offered, but you can find the
documentation online.