Personal Computing
Professional Development
Offered through Continuing Education
@ Florissant Valley | Forest Park | Meramec | Corporate College
From using a mouse and keyboarding to online commerce, research and security, build your knowledge of PCs and technology.
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PCs and Technology: Introduction in a Day
Does current technology boggle your mind? Then this class is for you! Build a strong
foundation for your computer skills and get familiar with other digital technologies.
This course emphasizes hands-on experience using a PC to teach essential concepts
and commands and develop user confidence. Basic terms regarding computer hardware,
software and current technology are covered, as are basics regarding the use of computers,
printers, and drives. It’s a class designed for those with little or no computer skills.
COMP:701 | 1 session | $67 AGE 60+ | $99 REG
Internet Research and Investigations: Public Records
Explore a wide range of public records on the internet. Discover how to uncover real
estate records, criminal records, court judgments, marriages, births, deaths and more.
Prerequisite: Windows® Introduction class or equivalent experience. Some internet
experience helpful.
COMP:742 | 1 session | $25 AGE 60+ | $35 REG
Internet Research and Investigations: Consumer Information
Does my doctor have a high malpractice rate? Does my hospital have a high infection
rate? Does Grandma’s nursing home use restraints more frequently than others? What
is the crime rate in my neighborhood? How much did my neighbors pay for their house?
Does my contractor have a lengthy list of lawsuits? How do I find free online classifieds?
What will be the total costs for repair and maintenance on my vehicle? What are the
crash test results? What happens if something goes wrong with a PayPal transaction?
What recalled products am I still using at home? If you are curious about the answers
to any of these questions, then this class is for you. Prerequisite: Windows® Introduction
class or equivalent experience. Some internet experience helpful.
COMP:742 | 1 session | $25 AGE 60+ | $35 REG
Internet Research and Investigations: Politics and Law
Who donated to political campaigns and when? How do you find out exactly what is on
an upcoming ballot so you can research? Which nonprofit organizations have presented
summaries of candidates platforms, bill descriptions and voting records of politicians
in an unbiased way? If you are curious about the answers to any of these questions,
then this class is for you! Also find out how to find out exactly how politicians
voting history on specific measures, and online resources to locate constitutions
and laws for federal, state and local bodies. Prerequisite: Windows® Introduction
class or equivalent experience. Some internet experience helpful.
COMP:742 | 1 session | $25 AGE 60+ | $35 REG
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