Learn the most popular programs for the Macintosh computer in a few short days. Make the world’s most "user friendly" computer that much more friendly, and a lot more productive. Students must be familial with the basic operation of the Macintosh, including use of the mouse, scrolling, pull-down menus, choosing commands, and moving files before them take any application courses. If you are not familiar with these features, begin with our Beginning Macintosh course (5100). If you need assistance with Macintosh courses, call 277-6037.
The Macintosh for Business Certificate
This 72-hour certificate program will equip the student to use three of the most popular Macintosh programs in the business world: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and FileMaker Pro. Students who successfully complete the Beginning and Intermediate level classes of each of these programs may apply for the Macintosh for Business Certificate. For specific information on the material covered in each class, refer to its description on the following pages of this catalog.
This 16-hour course is designed to introduce the Macintosh computer; no previous computer experience is necessary. Hands-on training covers the Macintosh desktop, using the mouse, creating a filing system, using disks, the basics of System 8.1, the Macintosh operating system, and working with applications. Prerequisite: none
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.6
| MA: Sep 21, 23, 28, 30 MW 1:00p-5:00p |
MB: Oct 6, 8, 13, 15 TTh 6:00p-9:00p |
MC: Oct 20, 22, 27, 29 TTh 1:00p-5:00p |
This helpful and informative 12-hour course provides a closer look at the Macintosh operating system and shows you how to get the most from it, including basic essential Macintosh maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Additional topics include how to install software programs, manipulating memory, the use of utility programs, such as screen-saver, virus protection, disk-maintenance and backup programs, and other important issues facing the computer owner/user. Prerequisite: Beginning Macintosh (5100).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA Nov 9, 11, 13
MWF 8:00a-12:00p
This 12-hour course is intended for the user who wants to minimize computer down time, maximize productivity, and keep the need for costly outside technical service to a minimum. Topics include more detailed instruction in troubleshooting specific hardware and software problems, optimizing computer performance, data recovery, file translation, adding memory to your computer, and an introduction to Macintosh networking. Prerequisite: Intermediate Macintosh (5102).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA Nov 30, Dec 2, 4
MWF 1:00p-5:00p