COURSE OFFERING:

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BEYOND THE BASICS

SPONSORED BY: OCTANE (Oldham County Technology Network) and Oldham County Community Education

WHAT: A quick look under the hood of computers, networks, and the internet. A nuts-and-bolts approach in a state of the art computer lab covering topics such as PC troubleshooting and repair, setting up networks, how the internet works, safe computing and security, telecommunications, and business applications. Taught by local technology professionals with real life experience. Tuition of $75 includes textbook, toolkit, and utility software on CD.

WHEN: Tuesdays, September 6 thru October 11, 2005, from 6:30-8:00 PM

WHERE: Oldham County Arts Center and Adult Education, Computer Lab inn Crestwood, at Highway 22 and Old Floydsburg Roads., Maximum class size 24

SESSIONS:

1. 9/6/05 - PC Troubleshooting & Repair: hardware basics, operating systems, purchasing & upgrading systems

2. 9/13/05 - Networking: connecting computers; Ethernet cables & wireless; hubs, switches & routers; file & print sharing;

3. 9/20/05 - Internet: connecting to the Internet; high speed access; DSL v. Cable; email; web searching; web hosting

4. 9/17/05 - Security: preventing viruses, spam, spyware; unauthorized access; phishing; hacking & firewalls

5. 10/4/05 - Servers: file & print servers; shared calendars & email; using Outlook; Microsoft, Linux

6. 10/11/05 - Business & Legal Issues: small office/home office; licensing & copyright issues

MORE INFO/REGISTRATION: For more information, call Oldham County Community Education at 241-6018 Ext 188, and ask about Course #44, or call Kathy at 222-1635 to register.