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1. Adobe Lightroom The Digital Photographer's Best Friend

   Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows," or equivalent Windows class or experience. Photoshop or Photoshop Elements experience is suggested but not required.

   Whether you're an amateur or professional photographer, you'll wonder how you kept your sanity before Lightroom, Adobe's software to help you manage, organize and correct images. Lightroom offers five functional modules: Library, to organize your images; Develop, to enhance your images; and Slide Show, Web Gallery, and Print, to share your images. Lightroom works hand-in-hand with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, or as a stand-alone application.

   The optional book, "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Classroom in a Book," ISBN 9780321700933, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
   

   Adobe Lightroom Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Apr 9, 2012 to Apr 18, 2012	Mon 6:30pm to 9:25pm Wed 6:30pm to 9:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	15151	Rosemary Lemons	Tuition $129 Fees $0 Total $129	Add Adobe Lightroom Section 1 to Cart

2. Animal Experiences A Writing Workshop

   Have you ever reflected on the special connections that you have with the animals in your life and thought about recording them in a creative manner? Here's an opportunity to explore these unique relationships through writing and sharing with a community of "like hearted" individuals, a practice that can serve a holistically therapeutic (and enjoyable) purpose! Betsy Adams brings her 30+ years of work with animals (in areas of natural healing and communication), her masters in creative writing (Boston University) and her vast experience in teaching (at all age levels) together in one special venue.

   Students should bring a notebook and pen.
   

   Animal Experiences Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Apr 7, 2012 to Apr 14, 2012	Sat 11:00am to 12:55pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	15254	Elizabeth Adams	Tuition $55 Fees $0 Total $55	Add Animal Experiences Section 1 to Cart

3. Artists and Photographers: Build Your Own Niche Website

   Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: (Windows or Mac)" or equivalent experience.

   Build a website to share your creations and hobbies, or to reach more customers for your organization or small business. Using the popular (and free) software "KompoZer," you'll work step-by-step through the process from conception to live website.

   This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate.
   For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

   Artists and Photographers: Build Your Own Niche Website Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Mar 7, 2012 to Mar 28, 2012	Wed 6:00pm to 9:00pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 124	15177	Diana Overly	Tuition $129 Fees $20 Total $149	Add Artists and Photographers: Build Your Own Niche Website Section 1 to Cart

4. Artists and Photographers: Ready, Set, SHOW Your Images Prepare Your Art Images for Print, Competition and the Web

   Digital Photography has made it so easy to capture images of your artwork or share your creative perspectives with the world...or has it? Do the pictures you take with your digital camera do your work justice? Gain an understanding of the pixel realm of images and what you need to know to prepare your images for print or electronic distribution. Take images of your artwork from camera to computer to a photo editing program. Try and easy method to organize your images on your computer. Learn from an expert how to understand and comply with the digital image requirements of a competition prospectus.
   This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate.

   For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

   Artists and Photographers: Ready, Set, SHOW Your Images Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Feb 22, 2012 to Feb 29, 2012	Wed 6:00pm to 9:00pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 124	15149	Diana Overly	Tuition $69 Fees $15 Total $84	Add Artists and Photographers: Ready, Set, SHOW Your Images Section 1 to Cart

5. Breathe & Tap for Emotional Freedom!

   Learn Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)--meridian tapping--and breath-work to help yourself and your patients restore, promote and support balance. Both EFT and breath-work are non-invasive, complementary interventions that are easy to learn, supported by research and can be applied in minutes. They are accepted by many nationally-known, holistic, physicians and Mind-Body Medicine practitioners.
   Cathy Holland BS, RN is a board member of the Michigan Holistic Nurses Association. She has been studying Mind-Body Medicine for many years and using EFT with success on herself, patients, family and friends since 2002.

   Please arrive 15 minutes early for roll-call and bring your lunch; snacks will be provided throughout the day.
   
   Contact hours from "Breathe & Tap for Emotional Freedom!" may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for Michigan Nursing license renewal, and the Holistic Nursing Certification examination and re-certification process. For more information call the AHNCC at: 1-877-284-0998 (toll free) or visit the AHNCC website at: www.ahncc.org
   This class qualifies for 5.50 Contact Hours for nurses. Approval valid through September 10, 2012. Assigned ONA #14,714.
   This class qualifies for 6.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.
   For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education or Nursing.

   This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

   Breathe & Tap for Emotional Freedom! Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Mar 24, 2012	Sat 11:30am to 5:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	14809	MaryCatherine Holland	Tuition $69 Fees $10 Total $79	Add Breathe & Tap for Emotional Freedom! Section 1 to Cart

6. Composting; The Ultimate Recycling

   Are you feeling good about the cans and bottles that make it into your recycling bins? Add another star to your chart by establishing or improving your own composting program. Discover the simple yet intensive methods, look at techniques for maximizing quality, identify remedies for common problems, and learn about compost's role in soil and plant improvement.

   Composting; The Ultimate Recycling Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Apr 19, 2012	Thu 6:30pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	15024	Monica Milla	Tuition $35 Fees $0 Total $35	Add Composting; The Ultimate Recycling Section 1 to Cart

7. Computer Basics 1: Getting Started With Your Windows Computer — Daytime Start With Confidence!

   Is it time to become computer literate? If you have limited computer skills and maybe even some computer anxiety this is the class for you. The class philosophy of "no student left behind" and "repetition, repetition, repetition" helps provide a solid set of skills to launch you into the computer age. There is a special focus on computer terms and setting up Windows to make it easier for a new learner to use. In addition, home practice suggestions help you take those skills home with you.

   Windows 7 is used in class, but Windows XP can also be demonstrated. Computers are provided, but students with laptops (Windows) are welcome to bring them. The optional book, "Easy Microsoft Windows," is available in XP, Vista and Windows 7 versions. Students are encouraged to purchase the version for the operating system they are using, after the first class meeting. ISBNs for these are: (XP) 9780789736000; (Vista) 9780789738295; (Windows 7) 9780789739940. The Windows 7 version of this book is available at the WCC Bookstore.
   This class qualifies for 1.20 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.
   

   Computer Basics 1: Getting Started With Your Windows Computer — Daytime Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Feb 13, 2012 to Feb 29, 2012	Mon 10:00am to 11:55am Wed 10:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	15160	Debra Geister	Tuition $129 Fees $0 Total $129	Email Me if a space becomes available in Computer Basics 1: Getting Started With Your Windows Computer — Daytime Section 1

8. Computer Basics 2: Windows

   Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics 1: Getting Started with Your Windows Computer" or equivalent experience.

   Windows is the electronic manager of your computer and you are the CEO. It's crucial for you to know what Windows is doing for you and how it works. Would you like to understand the Windows GUI (graphical user interface) better? What about all those programs and file types? How well are you working with files and folders — do you know where and how to find your "stuff". Home practice suggestions help you apply new skills on your home computer.

   Section 1 will focus on Windows 7. Windows 7 Computers are provided in class, but students are welcome to bring their own laptops with XP or Vista to Section 2 (Daytime). The optional reference book, "Easy Microsoft Windows," is available in XP, Vista and Windows 7 versions. Students are highly encouraged to purchase the version for the operating system they have at home, after the first class meeting. The Windows 7 version (ISBN 9780789739940) is available at the WCC Bookstore.
   This class qualifies for 1.00 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.
   

   Computer Basics 2: Windows Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   2	Space available	Mar 5, 2012 to Mar 14, 2012	Mon 10:00am to 12:25pm Wed 10:00am to 12:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	15157	Debra Geister	Tuition $109 Fees $0 Total $109	Add Computer Basics 2: Windows Section 2 to Cart

9. Computer Basics 3: Internet Finding Your Way Around the Worldwide Web

   Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows" or equivalent experience.

   Is your main Internet skill sending and receiving emails? Do you struggle with receiving and sending attachments? Do you know what a PDF file is? We begin with a thorough introduction to the Internet Explorer browser and discover how to print efficiently from the Internet, download information from the Internet and explore various websites.

   Computers are provided, but students with laptops (Windows) are welcome to bring them. The optional book, "Easy Microsoft Windows," is available in XP, Vista and Windows 7 versions. Students are encouraged to purchase the version for the operating system they are using, after the first class meeting. ISBNs for these are: (XP) 9780789736000; (Vista) 9780789738295; (Windows 7) 9780789739940.
   This class qualifies for 1.00 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.
   

   Computer Basics 3: Internet Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Mar 26, 2012 to Apr 4, 2012	Mon 10:00am to 12:25pm Wed 10:00am to 12:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	15161	Debra Geister	Tuition $109 Fees $0 Total $109	Add Computer Basics 3: Internet Section 1 to Cart

10. Computer Basics Theme Lab: Internet Intrigue Hands-On, Guided Practice

    Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Internet" or equivalent experience.

    So many websites and so little time! Come to this theme lab to explore websites and practice new skills. Possible topics include: downloading programs and files from the Internet, online entertainment, other communication opportunities (Skype, Facebook, chat), watching TV online, fun shopping sites to visit, etc. Other topics will be considered based on student interest and skill level.

    Computer Basics Theme Lab: Internet Intrigue Schedule Information

    Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
    1	Space available	Apr 9, 2012 to Apr 11, 2012	Mon 10:00am to 12:00pm Wed 10:00am to 12:00pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 126	15164	Debra Geister	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45	Add Computer Basics Theme Lab: Internet Intrigue Section 1 to Cart