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Academics Revisited
CALA7296 - Algebra Refresher 1
Topics to be covered include: Single variable equations; Linear inequalities; Basic algebraic properties; Problem solving; slope, equation of the line, graphing on the coordinate plane; Equations with two variables; Numerical as well as graphical solutions for two linear equations with two variables; Elimination and substitution; Polynomial expressions; Rules of exponents. Textbook required, available through college bookstore. Please purchase a blank notebook for class notes. A Scientific Graphing Calculator is required for class work as well as homework. A Texas Instrument TI-83, 84, 85 or better series is recommended.
CALA7297 - Algebra Refresher 2
Topics to be covered include: Operations with Polynomials and Exponents; The quotient rule; Factoring Polynomials, Trinomials; Utilization of the quadratic equation; Rational expressions; Proportions and variations; complex fractions, rational equations and formulas. Textbook required, available through college bookstore. Please purchase a blank notebook for class notes. A Scientific Graphing Calculator is required for class work as well as homework. A Texas Instrument TI-83, 84, 85 or better series is recommended.
CALA7298 - Algebra Refresher 3
Topics to be covered include: Linear functions, compound inequalities; Absolute value, matrix solutions of systems of linear equations, determinants; Radical expressions, rational exponents; Parabolas, complex numbers. Textbook required, available through college bookstore. Please purchase a blank notebook for class notes. A Scientific Graphing Calculator is required for class work as well as homework. A Texas Instrument TI-83, 84, 85 or better series is recommended.
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Act 48
EDGO1008 - Online Courses/Teaching Profession
We offer a variety of online courses for teaching professionals that satisfy Act 48 requirements. Educators can learn how to ignite the desire for learning in your students or master the art of classroom discipline. Guide children to greater success in reading or make better use of your classroom computer. All of our non-credit, personal enrichment courses are offered over six weeks. New classes added daily!! They include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
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to select a course and register/pay directly online.line.
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Art
CALA0011 - Cast Pewter Jewelry
No experience necessary! Students will produce several jewelry and/or sculpture pieces in lead-free pewter, possibly including texture and the inlay of exotic woods or other metals in their design. No special tools or equipment required. Materials list at first class.
CALA0190 - Jewelry Arts Workshop
NOTE: This is a RESTRICTED SECTION. Students must have taken Jewelry Arts I & II classes or have equivalent experience AND have special permission of instructor. This workshop is intended to be used as facilitated independent project time for experienced students.
CALA0218 - Oil Painting Mini-Workshop
This four week mini workshop is for those who have taken Oil Painting for the Beginning Beginner. Take advantage of this opportunity to continue working on your painting projects with more focused instruction and guidance as individually needed.
CALA0221 - Life Drawing: The Nude Model
Join us for this Life Drawing session. All levels welcome. Generally, a different model will be provided each week, alternating male and female. Typically, poses will be one-half hour to one hour. Facilitator and students will decide on poses and critique each other's work. There will be no formal instruction. A collegial atmosphere is encouraged. Class size is limited to ten students.
CALA0222 - Traditional Illustration
Illustration is communicating through image-making. Illustratrators are artists who work in various media to form visual ideas and stories and to provide information. Illustrations are the creative images found in magazines, childrens' books, graphic novels and newspapers, on book and CD covers, in film, computer games and advertisements, and on websites, television and more. You will learn the basics of traditional illustration utilizing a variety of media. Please bring to first class: tracing paper 11 in. by 14 in. , 2B pencil, kneaded eraser, ruler, drafting tape T-square and a Triangle 30-60 degree. Additional materials will be required. Supply list provided at first class.
CALA0223 - Acrylic Painting Mini Workshop
This four week mini-workshop is for students who have taken beginning acrylics and wish to continue their painting projects with instructor guidance as needed on their individual projects.
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Automobile Tech
BETA5590 - Inspection Mechanic Training
A twelve-hour Pennsylvania Bureau of Motor Vehicles program leading to certification by the state as an official inspection mechanic. Certification is available in three areas: 1) passenger cars, light and medium trucks, light trailer; 2) motorcycles; 3) heavy trucks and trailers, school buses, mass transit vehicles (each course is 3 sessions and an additional scheduled tactile test). CEUs: 1.2
BETA5686 - PA Emissions Recertification
Course will cover material contained in the student package and review of areas where problems have been noted, information from past station bulletins and changes to the program, software or regulations. A twenty-five question written test will be administered. CEUs: 0.7
BETA5702 - Enhanced Emission Inspection (EEIC)
This new PA Motor Vehicles program covers emission inspection regulations, OBDII test procedures, emission control device function, configuration and inspection, test equipment operation, calibration and maintenance. Also covers Safety and Health issues and public relations. Successful completion earns State Inspector Certification valid for 2 years. CEUs: 1.6
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Beauty and Fashion
CAL-7329 - Anti-Aging Skin Care 101
What is all the buzz about? Enjoy a night out with a girlfriend or two! Experience an AHA anti-aging facial while learning facts and fallacies of the skin maturing process.
CAL-7330 - Anti-Aging Skin Care 102
Now that you know what all the buzz is about, enjoy another night out with your friends! Experience a Vitamin C Facial while learning how to protect and repair your skin.
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Child Care and Parenting
EDGO1014 - Online Child Care/Parenting
We offer a wide variety of online classes pertaining to parenting and child care that you can take entirely over the Internet. You can learn to care for your children in your life with confidence and ease. Keep your children safe, happy, and learning. Instill discipline and improve your communication with your kids. These include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. They are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong parent. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
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Computer Training
APPL1500 - A Comprehensive Study of iLife
This three-day, hands-on course introduces students to the features and interface of iLife ?09. iLife ?09 is a suite of digital authoring tools that comes with every Mac: iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iDVD, and iWeb. With iLife ?09, you will learn to create media-rich digital projects and share them online with a few clicks. Featuring footage and images from around the world, the focused lessons cover all aspects of iLife ?09?everything from organizing and sharing your photo library to creating polished video and soundtracks. Along the way, you will produce movies, picture books, podcasts, websites, blogs, and custom DVDs. A basic knowledge of the Mac OS is recommended.
APPL7100 - Final Cut Pro Level 1 Certification Exam
Exam Voucher for the Final Cut Pro Level One Exam to be taken at Northampton Community College's AATC during a scheduled testing period.
APPL7150 - Final Cut Pro Level 2 Certification Exam
Exam Voucher for the Final Cut Pro Level Two Exam to be taken at Northampton Community College's AATC during a Scheduled Testing Period.
APPL7200 - DVD Studio Level 1 Certification Exam
Exam Voucher for the DVD Studio Pro Level One Exam to be taken at Northampton Community College's AATC during a Scheduled Testing Period.
APPL7300 - Motion Level 1 Certification Exam
Exam Voucher for the Motion Level One Exam to be taken at Northampton Community College's AATC during a Scheduled Testing Period.
APPL7400 - Soundtrack Pro Level 1 Certification Exam
Exam Voucher for the Soundtrack Pro Level One Exam to be taken at Northampton Community College's AATC during a Scheduled Testing Period.
APPL7500 - iLife Certified Associate Exam
Exam Voucher for the iLife Certified Associate Exam to be taken at Northampton Community College's AATC during a Scheduled Testing Period.
EDGO1001 - Online Computer Training
We offer a wide variety of interactive computer training courses you can take entirely over the Internet. Become proficient in Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and more. Master the ins and outs of the Internet, Outlook, search engines, or doing business online. Learn computer basics, keyboarding, Windows or the Macintosh operating system. All of our non-credit, online computer courses are offered over six weeks. New online classes added daily!! They include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
EDGO1002 - Online Web Graphics/Multimedia
We offer a wide variety of interactive computer training courses you can take entirely over the Internet. Create and post your very own site on the web. Learn HTML, CSS, search engine positioning strategies, Dreamweaver, and FrontPage. Bring your web pages to life with images, sound and audio. Learn Fireworks, Freehand, Flash and Director. Or produce eye catching photographs, ads, newsletters, catalogs, cards, with PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, PrintShop Delux and other powerful design tools. All non-credit online computer training courses are offered over six weeks. They include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? New online classes added daily!! For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
EDGO1003 - Online Networking/Security and Programming
We offer a wide variety of interactive networking courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. Master the art of database development with Oracle, Sybase, and Access. Gain valuable new skills in Perl, SQL, C++, C#, and Visual Basics. Interested in programming? Create truly interactive websites with Java Script, CGI, JSP, and Java. Or save time and money and gain marketable skills by learning to protect, repair, and network personal computers. All of our non-credit online training courses are offered over six weeks and include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known in their field. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, convenient, and geared for the lifelong learner. New information technology courses are added daily!! For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
EDGO1004 - Online Certification Preparation
We offer a wide variety of online computer certification preparation courses. Prepare to take - and pass - major industry certification exam, including A+, NE ++, MCSE, and PMP. All of our non-credit online training courses are offered over six weeks and include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known in their field. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, convenient, and geared for the lifelong learner. New high tech courses are added daily!! For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
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PTRB5307 - Access 2007: Level 1
This database management class concentrates on the basics of Access: design and create your own database, generate reports, create queries, and build a table from an Excel worksheet. You will create tables using Table Design View, append records to a table, work with queries and wizards, and learn about database management. Textbook and materials included.
PTRB5309 - Excel 2007: Level 1
In this course, you will work with Excel 2007, a powerful spreadsheet application. The focus of this course is basic skills. You will begin by reviewing the new Office Ribbon interface. Then you will enter and edit data, select cells and ranges, print worksheets, create formulas and functions, and format cell contents. Textbook and materials included.
PTRB5310 - Excel 2007: Level 2
In this course, you will sort worksheet rows, freeze headings, and split worksheet windows. You will set print options. You will insert art; draw, move, size, rotate, and add styles; and create SmartArt. You will use Office templates and create custom templates. You will lock and unlock cells, apply worksheet protection, set a password, and attach a digital signature. You will copy and move worksheets, copy formatting between worksheets, and use linked formulas. You will create hyperlinks to areas within the workbook and to other documents. You will create and format tables, add calculation formulas, and sort and filter table data. Finally, you will hide detail data using the outline and grouping commands. Textbook and materials included.
PTRB5312 - Word 2007: Level 2
This course expands on the basic features and functions of Microsoft Word 2007. You will learn how to use Word's powerful formatting and style capabilities while creating tables, a newsletter, an employee policy manual and working with pictures and shapes. Prerequisite: Word 2007 Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. Textbook and materials included. CEUs: 1.5
PTRB5843 - Dreamweaver
Create full-featured web sites using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3. Topics include basic concepts, graphics, creating links, page design elements, adding user interactivity, using libraries; working with templates, frames and layers; plus much more. This class assumes some knowledge of HTML, web design, or familiarity with Web terminology. Textbook included. CEUs: 1.8
PTRB5850 - Project - Level 1
Use Microsoft Project to assist with project planning. Work with tasks, views, resources, calendars and critical paths. Along with Windows knowledge, students should have some prior project management experience. Familiarity of terms such as Gantt Chart, PERT Chart, task, critical path, and resource are helpful. Prerequisite: Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included.CEUs: 0.7
PTRB5851 - Project _ Level 2
Increase your knowledge of Microsoft Project to include managing a project plan after a project has begun. Topics include customizing information; filtering, sorting and grouping; working with baselines, multiple projects and resources pools; and evaluating and distributing data. Prerequisite: Microsoft Project Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB5860 - QuickBooks Introduction Seminar
Learn how to manage your small business finances with this easy-to-use software. Topics include setting up QuickBooks, handling payables and receivables, tracking sales tax, managing inventory and payroll. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB5862 - QuickBooks Intermediate Seminar
This course will continue where the Introduction Seminar left off. It will teach you how to customize forms, create reports and graphs. Other topics include tracking and paying sales tax, doing payroll, time tracking and job costing. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB6260 - Get to Know Your Computer
Do you have a PC and you're not sure what to do with it? Learn the basics of hard drives, CD-ROM and floppy drives. Additionally, you'll receive an introduction to the Windows operating system. You will learn how to use the mouse, Windows Explorer, Word Pad, Paint, and file management.This course is recommended for new computer users. Textbook included. CEU's: 1.2
PTRB6410 - Windows Introduction
Explore the Windows XP (Home or Pro) Operating System. You will customize the desktop, create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Computer Basics. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.9
PTRB6440 - Excel 2003 - Level 1
Want to create a budget? Need to create a payment schedule to buy a house? Learn to create a basic worksheet, navigate within an existing worksheet, create formulas, and use built-in functions and format worksheets. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included.CEUs: 1.2
PTRB6450 - Excel 2003 - Level 2
Learn to use these intermediate skills to create awesome spreadsheets. You will learn how to use templates and enhance your workbooks with clip art and drawing tools; use the payment, future value, and lookup functions as well as the Goal Seeker tool; track the status of a project; use the Internet for online collaboration; work with multiple-sheet workbooks; use auditing tools; and, post an online workbook. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. Textbook included. CEUs: 1.2
PTRB6470 - Access 2003 - Level 1
This database management class concentrates on the basics of Access: the design and characteristics of tables, queries, forms and reports. You will add, view and edit data; sort and filter records, plus more. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook required from College Bookstore for classes held on Main campus. For all other campuses, text will be provided at the first class and is included in the cost. CEUs: 1.2
PTRB6480 - Access 2003 - Level 2
This course expands on the previous course, introducing more complex features and functions in Microsoft Access. You will learn how to customize forms and reports, import and export data, work with macros and command buttons, and integrate Access with other Office applications. Prerequisite: Access Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. Textbook included. CEUs: 1.8
PTRB6490 - Word 2003 - Level 1
This course focuses on the basic features and functions of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to use Word's powerful formatting capabilities while learning to create letters, memos, reports and flyers. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 1.5
PTRB6500 - PC Boot Camp - Get to Know Your Computer
Do you have a PC and not sure what to do with it? Hard drives, CD-ROM and floppy drives are all covered. Additionally, you'll receive an introduction to the Windows operating system. You will learn how to use the mouse, Windows Explorer, Word Pad, Paint, file management, and where to find online help. This course is recommended for new computer users. Textbook included. CEUs: 1
PTRB6505 - PC Boot Camp - Excel 2003
Learn the basics of the most popular spreadsheet software. Topics: creating and editing a simple worksheet; how to work with menus, toolbars, and automated tools; working with and printing large worksheets; adding, moving and sizing charts. Functions such as: Undo and Redo, Repeat, AutoSum, AutoCalculate, Adaptive Menus, Formulas, Merging Cells, Rotating Text, and Spell Checking. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 1.0
PTRB6507 - PC Boot Camp - Access 2003
This database management class concentrates on the basics of Access: the design and characteristics of tables, queries, forms and reports. You will add, view and edit data; sort and filter records, plus more. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 1.0
PTRB6513 - PC Boot Camp - Word 2003
Get started with Word. Create, edit and format your text; manipulate font sizes and effects; plus, add borders, bullets, and shading - all with a few clicks of the toolbar buttons. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEU's 1.25
PTRB7180 - Word 2003 Beginning Seminar
Become efficient in using Word and increase your value at work! Create and edit a business letter, memorandum, press release, and a report. Topics include formatting, and editing text; filing documents, setting margins, tool bars, page breaks, spelling and grammar check, thesaurus, report formats and internet integration. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included.CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7181 - Word 2003 Intermediate Seminar
Advance your word processing knowledge to include creating personalized letterhead and envelopes, basic techniques of desktop publishing, mail merge, working with tables, generating envelopes and labels with mail merge, borders and shading, templates, clip art and pictures. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Prerequisites: Word Beginning Seminar or equivalent knowledge of Word. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7183 - Access 2003 Beginning Seminar
This course concentrates on the basic database concepts of Access. Topics: design, create and maintain tables, create and work with queries, reports, forms, relationships, hyperlinks, and customizing objects. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7184 - Access 2003 Intermediate Seminar
This course presents the intermediate concepts of database management using Access. Topics: form customization and advanced controls, subforms and calculated controls, importing data and customizing reports, switchboards, macros, and command buttons, integration with Word and Excel. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Prerequisite: Access Beginning Seminar or equivalent knowledge of Access. Textbook included.CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7186 - PowerPoint 2003 Beginning Seminar
Learn how to create and deliver a presentation with today?s most popular tool. Topics: design templates, working with slides, text objects, views, using outlines, speaker notes, delivering an electronic slide show, clip art, transitions, animation, drawing objects, footers, handouts, and the pen tool.Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Windows knowledge is required. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7187 - PowerPoint 2003 Intermediate Seminar
Update your slide presentation skills by learning how to integrate PowerPoint with Word and Excel, do online presentations, work with charts and tables, insert hyperlinks, saving presentations as web pages, publish with web folders, customize a design template, incorporate multimedia effects, and create action buttons. Prerequisites: PowerPoint Beginning Seminar or equivalent knowledge of PowerPoint. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7188 - Excel 2003 Beginning Seminar
Learn the basics of the most popular spreadsheet software. Create and edit simple worksheets; work with menus, toolbars, and automated tools; manipulate large worksheets; and create charts. Functions such as: Undo and Redo, Repeat, AutoSum, Auto Calculate, Adaptive Menus, Formulas, Merging Cells and Rotating Text will be covered. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7189 - Excel 2003 Intermediate Seminar
Learn to use these intermediate skills to create awesome spreadsheets. Topics include: financial modeling, absolute cell references, working with multiple-sheet workbooks, templates, graphics, if function, lookup functions, goal seeking, financial functions, internet integration, posting an online workbook. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. Textbook included.CEUs:0.7
PTRB7301 - Word 2007 Beginning Seminar
Become efficient in using Word 2007 and increase your value at work! Create and edit a business letter, memorandum, press release, and a report. Topics include: formatting and editing text, filing documents, setting margins, toll bars, page breaks, spelling and grammar check, thesaurus, report formats and internet integration. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity with the material. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7302 - Word 2007 Intermediate Seminar
Advance your word processing knowledge to include creating personalized letterhead and envelopes, basic techniques of desktop publishing, mail merge, working with tables, generating envelopes and labels with mail merge, borders and shading, templates, clip art and pictures. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity of the application. Prerequisites: Word 2007 Beginning Seminar or equivalent knowledge of Word. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7304 - Excel 2007 Beginning Seminar
Learn the basics of the most popular spreadsheet software. Create and edit simple worksheets; work with absolute cell references, menus, toolbars, automated tools and manipulate large worksheets. Functions such as: Undo and Redo, AutoSum, Formulas, Merging Cells and Rotating Text will be covered. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity of the application. Windows knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7305 - Excel 2007 Intermediate Seminar
Learn to use these intermediate skills to streamline repetitive tasks and display spreadsheet data in more visually effective ways with templates, charts, graphics, and formulas. You will also learn to analyze data using PivotTables and PivotCharts. Prerequisite: Excel 2007 Beginning Seminar or equivalent knowledge is required. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.7
PTRB7307 - Access 2007 Beginning Seminar
This course concentrates on the basic database concepts of Access 2007. Topics: design, create and maintain tables, create and work with queries, reports, forms, relationships, hyperlinks, and customizing objects. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity of the application. Textbook included.
PTRB7308 - Access 2007 Intermediate Seminar
This course presents the intermediate concepts of database management using Access 2007. Topics: form customization and advanced controls, subforms and calculated controls, importing data and customizing reports, switchboards, macros, and command buttons, integration with Word and Excel. Fast paced; recommended as a refresher or for individuals with a working familiarity of the application. Textbook included.
PTRB8002 - Mac OS X Advanced
With this hands on class you will learn to use more advanced features of Mac OS X. Including: iCal and iSync, iTunes 4, iPhoto 2, iMovie 3, and iDVD 3. Textbook from Mac OS X Intorduction used. CEUs: 1.2
PTRB8200 - Welcome to the Web
This course is a fun, easy way to learn how to use the web for beginners. Learn basic web navigation, the Internet Explorer interface, and the basic advanced web searching features. Also learn how to make purchases from online stores and auction sites, make online banking transactions, and search for a job. Textbook included.
PTRB8202 - Welcome to Email
Learn the basics of sending, receiving, and replying to email messages using a Webmail account. Advanced topics such as working with attachments, mail groups and multiple addressees, signatures and message organization will also be explored. Three common email-related security threats and email spam are also discussed. Textbook included. CEUs: 0.8
PTRB9001 - PC Boot Camp - Office 2003
This course is designed to give you the skills needed to work in an office environment. Get started with Word, and then move onto Excel, and finally Access. Word: Create, edit and format your text; manipulate font sizes and effects; plus, add borders, bullets, and shading - all with a few clicks of the toolbar buttons. Excel: Create spreadsheets with formulas, functions, and text, including formatting and graphics. You will also learn how to create graphs of spreadsheet data, to place graphics on spreadsheets, and how to check spreadsheets for errors. Access: Design tables, queries, forms and reports. You will add, view and edit data; sort and filter records, plus more. Textbooks included. CEU's:3.25
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Cooking and Entertainment
CAL-6173 - Wine Appreciation: Exploring Germany & the Riesling Grape
Now that summer is here, what better time to taste the classic summertime wines of Germany. The Riesling is the dominant quality grape of Germany, and we will taste them from bone dry to lusciously sweet. Find out why most wine experts consider the Riesling to be the world's best white grape. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.
CAL-7372 - Colonial Industrial Walk with Lunch at the Hotel Bethlehem
Discover the most extensive center of pre-industrial technology in Colonial America with a guided walking tour through Historic Bethlehem's Colonial Industrial Quarter. After our tour, we will have a delicious lunch at the Hotel Bethlehem and continue the discussion with our guide. Park under the bridge at Main & Spring Streets. Dress appropriate for the weather; event held rain or shine. Deadline for reservations is 7/20/09. No refunds issued after deadline.
CAL-7375 - Glorious Gluten Free - Summer Delights
Ah, summer; that marvelous season of fresh ingredients, luscious fruits and crisp vegetables. Now?what to do with that incredible bounty? Make your favorite foods gluten free, of course! Come learn the art of translating non-gluten free recipes into ones that everyone can enjoy while preparing delightful dishes using our summer's harvest. Please bring a favorite recipe for translating. AFor your safety, please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate attire. Aprons are welcomed! Only paid registrants will be permitted in the kitchen during class time. BRING CONTAINERS SHOULD THERE BE SAMPLES TO TAKE HOME.
CAL-7378 - Indian Appetizers
Tired of serving the same old appetizers ? Surprise your guests with mouth-watering Indian appetizers at your next party. We'll be making chicken kabobs, mixed vegetable pakodas, aloo tikkis with a mint and yogurt chutney and a tamarind chutney. Yummm! Different and delicious. For your safety, please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate attire. Aprons are welcomed! Only paid registrants will be permitted in the kitchen during class time. BRING CONTAINERS SHOULD THERE BE SAMPLES TO TAKE HOME.
CAL-7380 - Basic Decorating with Fondant
Have you always wondered how professional cake decorators make those beautiful cakes decorated with fondant? In this one night class we'll be making buttercream icing and doing basic decorating with fondant in a few simple steps. Please bring two 8-inch undecorated cakes. For your safety, please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate attire. Aprons are welcomed! Only paid registrants will be permitted in the kitchen during class time. BRING CONTAINERS SHOULD THERE BE SAMPLES TO TAKE HOME.
CAL-7394 - Mangiamo II - Let's Eat Again!
Traditional Italian pasta recipes that combine olive oil, vegetables, and cheeses to create an array of color and flavor to delight your family and friends. Simple, tasty, time-tested old favorites combined with instinct and experience to make the ordinary, extraordinary! Bring containers for take home.
EDGO1012 - Online Entertainment Industry
We offer a wide variety of online classes pertaining to the entertainment industry that you can take entirely over the Internet. Follow your dream and bolster your changes at succeeding as an actor, songwriter, comedian, screenwriter, game programmer, or theme park engineer. These courses include expert instruction from instructors who are in the entertainment industry. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
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Cooking Demonstrations
CAL-7384 - DEMO: Weeknight Inspirations
Just because you're pressed for time doesn't mean your meals (or family) should suffer. Discover lightning fast ways to whip up dinner on weeknights in less time than it takes to order a pizza. The secret: fresh ingredients, classic techniques, and a few simple shortcuts. As you'll discover while sampling, fast can mean delicious too!
CAL-7385 - DEMO: Stretching Your Food Budget
Having sticker shock in the grocery store? The rising cost of food does not have to mean sacrificing your taste buds on the altar of good sense. Come join us as we demonstrate the tricks of making delicious meals for pennies per person. We will also be discussing shopping strategies as well as preparing scrumptious recipes that will leave your taste buds as well as your wallet satisfied.
CAL-7387 - DEMO: Tasty Trio of Entree Salads
Do you make the same old boring salads every summer? This summer kick it up a notch or two as Chef David Petchonka shows us how to make some unique and delicious entrée salads such as Steak, Mango and Pear; Chicken Sicilian; or a wonderful Mediterranean salad of artichoke hearts, roasted, red peppers, fresh tomato, bleu cheese and more. Yummm! You'll be in sampling heaven.
CAL-7388 - DEMO: The Real Meaning of Healthy Food-Sodexo Lafayette Chef Michael Kramlich
Michael Kramlich, Sodexo Executive Chef at Lafayette College, joins us tonight in our demo kitchen for what is sure to be a fun night! Chef Michael will be busting myths and urban legends as he demonstrates what healthy food really is. You may be surprised! It's summer, and there's a bounty of wonderful food out there. Healthy and nutritious can mean delicious. Join us as Chef Michael prepares, and you sample, some practical, easy, and simple-to-prepare recipes.
CAL-7389 - DEMO: On the Road from Marrakesh to Cassablanca
Indulge and experience the fabulous cuisine of Morocco from Marrakesh to Casablanca. Tonight Chef Vanessa of The Kirkland Village in Bethlehem will be demonstrating, and you will be sampling, exotic foods such as Chicken Tagine, Chick Pea Harira, Vegetable Couscous, Kabobs, and Baklava with Honey and Asser Rumman. This delicious cuisine is a mixture of Arab, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, African and Jewish heritages. Don't miss out on this fun and tasty journey to Morocco.
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CPR/First Aid
BETE9030 - Heartsaver CPR - Pediatric (Infants and Children)
This course is designed to teach CPR and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) for infants (birth to 1 year) and children (1 year to 8 years). Participants are eligible to receive AHA Pediatric CPR certificate which is valid for 2 years. Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Childcare is not provided during class time. Please make childcare arrangements prior to class. CEUs: 0.4
PTRC0003 - CPR- BLS for Healthcare Providers
This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO). Course instruction includes ventilation with a barrier device and bag-mask device. It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. Childcare is not provided during class time. Please make childcare arrangements prior to class. CEUs 0.8
PTRC0005 - BLS for Healthcare Providers-Renewal
This session is open to those currently certified in basic life support for healthcare providers and want to renew their certification. Includes a review and update of techniques and skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of ventilation and barrier devices, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO). It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings with demonstrations a written test on CPR/AED. Prerequisite: Current BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Childcare is not provided during class time. Please make childcare arrangements prior to class. CEUs:0.4
PTRC0011 - Heartsaver First Aid
This course provides the lay rescuer with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize medical, injury and environmental emergencies at the workplace and to provide first aid. Section Q1 is for Personal Care Home Administrator students only. CEUs: 0.4
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Crafts
CAL-395 - Crafting: How to Start & Succeed
An introduction to the crafting business. We will discuss how to use sales tax number, wholesale, find shows, pricing, display, suppliers, profit and much more. All your crafting questions will be answered. Please bring a sample of your craft to share with the class if available.
CAL-7395 - Sewing Fast n'Easy: Beach Tote
Want to learn how to sew? Acquiring this practical skill will last a lifetime and save you lots of money in the process. Come join us as we cover sewing basics including machine set-up, sewing lingo, measuring techiniques and pattern selection during the first class. You will then be ready to go shopping on your own for fabric of your choosing to create a quick and easy Beach Tote at the second and final class meeting. No prior sewing experience is needed. Sewing Machines will be provided. Class size is limited to 10 students.
CAL-7396 - Quilt Making: Machine Quilting Techniques
This class is for quilters who want to learn to machine quilt on their home sewing machine or for quilters who feel they need some guidance to improve their skills. We will address stippling techniques, looping, and vines. We will talk about threads, sewing machine tension adjustments, and needles. Each class (including the first) students will need to bring three 18" quilt sandwiches (muslin, batting, muslin) all basted together, contrasting color thread, and their sewing machine. Basic quilt piecing skills are not necessary, so anybody who wants to learn this technique can join us.
CAL-7397 - Jewelry Design: Celtic Necklace & Earrings Set
Show off your Celtic Heritage or simply your love of beautiful jewelry by creating your own necklace and earrings set featuring elements found in Celtic tradition while learning about Celtic symbolism. Each necklace will combine modern styling with traditional colors and symbols representing elements still relevant to our lives today. Projects will utilize sterling silver, high-grade pewter, semi-precious gemstones and crystals for an overall professional quality. You will learn basic bead stringing and wire wrapping. No experience is necessary. All skill levels are welcome. Just bring your creativity and love of jewelry. Sign up for SECTION 40 which will include all beading supplies and tools needed for the project. Jewelry tool kit will contain: Flat-nose, chain-nose, and round-nose pliers, side cutting and end cutting nippers, and a bead board. Sign up for SECTION 41 for beading supplies only.
CAL-7399 - Lotions and Potions for Hands and Body
Ever pay too much money for high-end lotions and moisturizers? Is it impossible to find a lotion with your favorite scent? Come to this Lotions class and learn how to make your own hand and body lotions, customized to your own tastes. Students will be making one 8-oz. lotion to take home.
CAL-7400 - The Herbal Household: Make Your Own Natural Cleaning Products
Clean your home naturally! Learn truly natural household cleaning, preservative free, detergent free and dye free. Learn and discuss recipes while making items in class. Bring home enough to start cleaning plus enough supplies to last you for months. Includes window wash, spray cleaner, floor wash and more!
CAL-7402 - Stained Glass: Night Light with Floral Accent
Create this pretty stained glass night light with floral accent that will dress up any room in your home. Great for guest bath!
CAL-7403 - Stained Glass: Glass Box with Lid
Create this lovely stained glass box with lid that will look elegant on your bedroom dresser. Great catchall for your jewelry or other special trinkets!
CAL-7405 - Glass Fusing: Small Bowl Set
Learn the art of Glass Fusing (melting pieces of colored glass together) as you create a set of two small bowls in your choice of colors. Perfectly sized to hold condiments or dipping sauces.
CAL-7407 - Basketry: Beaded Serving Tray
Perfect serving tray for the back patio or just to carry things to the kitchen table. This basket, adorned with leather handles, is woven on an 8 in. by 11 in. rectangular wooden base and stands approximately 4 in. high. Wooden beads are woven into the basket making a striking accent.
CAL-7408 - Basketry: Flag Basket
Just in time for Labor Day! This flat basket is created in red, white and blue and will make the perfect patriotic accent for your front door or any wall in your home. Hang it by its oak handle, overall dimensions are approximately 12 in. by 20 in. Adorn with silk flowers or use to hold your mail.
CALA0196 - Glass Fusing: Introduction
Glass fusing is the process of using a kiln to join together pieces of glass. Learn the basic fusing techniques including glass cutting, kiln operations, and project design. Watch the kiln melt the glass right before your eyes! Students will have the opportunity to make 3 projects: dichroic glass jewelry (earring and pendant set); a set of 4 glass fused coasters; and a fused glass wind chime. Bring glass cutting tools (glass cutter and running pliers) if available (not required) and your imagination. All other materials will be included. No previous experience is necessary. PLEASE NOTE CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS.
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Dance
CAL-4521 - Salsa
Take this six-week class and learn the beauty of the Hispanic dance called salsa. You will learn basic steps as well as fancy footwork called 'open shines.' You do not need a partner to register for this course. Fee listed is per person. Please wear flat, smooth sole shoes.
CAL-6238 - Belly Dance - Intermediate
Connect to creativity and celebrate beauty within! This class will expand your Tahya Technique belly dance/danse orientale vocabulary. Review dynamic shimmies and hip articulation with complimentary hand and arm posturing. Explore slow and sensuous movements as we journey toward an elegant, elevated sense of self. Liberate new dimensions of self expression and experience the joys of dancing with a veil. Strengthen and tone your muscles, improve your coordination and flexibility, and renew your enthusiasm as you discover your personal creative resources! Prerequisite: Belly Dance Basics
CAL-6242 - Belly Dance Basics - 8 Weeks
Connect to creativity and celebrate beauty within! Explore belly dance essentials and celebrate your feminine essence with Tahya. Learn to freely express yourself, explore history, traditional rhythms and movements from ancient and enduring arts steeped in women's culture. Relax and discover your personal creative resources as the exotic music transports you to another time and culture.
CAL-6620 - Danse Orientale - Advanced - 8 Weeks
This class is designed for participants who have prior belly dance instruction and are ready to delve deeper into the multi-faceted and multi-cultural history and costuming for the dance. Explore a wide variety of rhythms of the dance. Pull all the pieces together and create a complete routine of celebratory dance! Note: This is an advanced level for belly dance enthusiasts who have *graduated* from Intermediate Belly Dance with a thorough understanding of Danse Orientale vocabulary of movement AND who have "permission" from Tahya prior to registering for this class. If you have any question about your eligibility to participate in this class, please email Tahya at Tahya@Tahya.com.
CAL-7366 - Dance on Broadway
What a great way to have fun and exercise while learning dances from famous Broadway shows such as Chicago, West Side Story, Cabaret, etc. This exciting class is open to all levels of dance experience. The only requirement is to bring a desire to enjoy yourself!
CAL-7382 - Funky Fresh Beginner Hip Hop
Explore your funky side as you learn basic high energy street movements as seen in your favorite music videos by artists such as Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Usher to the hottest R&B, pop and hip hop music. We'll be emphasizing body movement and rhythm. All levels are welcome. Please wear baggy pants and flat smooth sole sneakers.
CAL-7383 - African Dance - 6 Weeks
Wow! What a unique way to get (and stay) in shape. Join us for this energetic dance class focused on the traditional dances of West Africa. Elements of rhythm and style will help you build stamina and strength while having fun at the same time.
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Dental Continuing Education
PTRA1020 - Dental Radiology Review for Dental Assistants
Preparation for Radiology Certification Examination includes radiation safety principles, intraoral techniques & skills for taking better radiographs. Textbook provided. Contact Experior Assesments, A Division of Capstar, 1-888-378-7324 or www.experioronline.com, for test sites and information. CEUs: 1.6
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Digital Art Institute
EDGO1005 - Online Digital Photography/Video
We offer a wide variety of digital photography courses you can take entirely over the Internet. Get the most out of your digital camera. Learn how to take, edit, and print professional quality images and movies. All of our non-credit, photography courses are offered online for six weeks. They include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? New classes added daily!! For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register directly online.
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Early Childhood Ed Professional
BETE7225 - Childcare Practitioner Fire Safety Awareness
This course will provide information and techniques that will allow the student to identify and assess fire hazards. It will further provide information that will guide appropriate action to prevent, control, diminish and or eliminate fire hazards and threats. Emphasis is placed on safety for all actions taken. Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Childcare is not provided during class time. Please make childcare arrangements prior to class. CEUs: 0.2
BETE7248 - Security Procedures for Childcare Facilities
This course will provide information that will allow the participants to identify and assess security threats as it pertains to childcare facilities. It offers awareness to guide appropriate actions in order to prevent, control, diminish and or eliminate security threats. A broad based approach is offered to provide information and awareness of the variety of security threats that exist in a modern world. Focus is placed on best practices while advocating safety and child welfare for all actions taken.
BETE9053 - AHA Pediatric First Aid for Child Care Practioners
This course is designed to provide pediatric first aid information for child care practitioners, teachers, and parents. Participants will learn what to do when a child is injured or becomes ill. Participants are eligible to receive AHA Pediatric First Aid certificate which is valid for 2 years. Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Childcare is not provided during class time. Please make childcare arrangements prior to class. CEUs: 0.4
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Early Childhood Education
ECDA1111 - ECDA
Online CDA course for CDA Credential preparation.
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Fitness
CAL-4538 - Boxing
Boxing provides a great cardiovascular workout and helps to improve your balance and hand-eye coordination. This class is perfect for men and women who want to learn the basics of the sport while working out like the pros. Learn about punches, defense, conditioning and pad work. Gain ring knowledge that can also be used for street self-defense. All pads and gloves supplied.
CAL-5806 - The Combination Fitness Class - Mini 3 Weeks
A shorter version of our regular combination fitness class. This class provides a total-body workout. Class consists of warmup, high/low cardio-aerobics, and upper and lower body toning. Abdominal conditioning and stretching. Please bring hand held weights to class.
CAL-6419 - Yoga/Pilates - 6 Week Class
Join us for this fun class where we'll practice two of the most popular fitness systems in one session. We will start with pilates which targets the major core muscles (abs, buttocks and back) and sculpts your body into shape. The yoga portion of this class will increase your flexibility, build strength and endurance, and improve your breathing and meditation techniques. Please bring a mat and towel to class.
CAL-6421 - Kick Boxercise
Looking for more strength, flexibility, and energy? Try this fun and exciting approach to training that will help you lose weight and tone your muscles. Instructor has 30 years of experience in martial arts, boxing and kickboxing, and has found a creative way to make exercise fun for everyone.
CAL-7012 - Beginning Yoga
This class offers a gentle way to start or come back to a yoga practice. Be guided through relaxation, breath control and postures to reacquaint you with your mind, body and spirit. A perfect class for those who have always wanted to try yoga. We will proceed slowly with care and mindfulness. Please wear comfortable non-binding clothing and bring your own mat or towel.
CAL-7259 - Yoga/Pilates Blend to Energize & Enlighten Your Body
A creative blend of yoga and pilates for sculpting a mindfully sound body with ACE-certified instructor Tahya. This class blends yoga principles of balance, movement, grace and flow, mind-body techniques and core strength with basic pilates mat exercises.
CAL-7260 - Jazzercise
The original dance exercise phenomenon! Each 60-minute class offers a blend of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, Yoga and Kick-Boxing which are choreographed to today's hottest music. Easy-to-follow, fun choreography includes a gentle warm up, 30 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning/strength segment and a stretch finale. What to wear: Comfortable clothing that allows for sweat evaporation as well as sneakers that will absorb shock and support your feet.
CAL-7555 - Yoga (8 week)
Explore the practice of yoga with breath, postures and relaxation. Enjoy the many benefits of yoga. Learn how to use proper alignment while holding postures to allow your mind to focus. Perfect for beginners who want to stretch while building long, lean muscle. Please bring a yoga mat.
CAL-7603 - Funky Fitness
This class is about getting a great workout without the gym or expensive machines. The hour will consist of a warm up, a "follow me" type of fitness routine and a relaxing cool down. It is the kind of workout you don't need to think about; just come in and have fun! By the end of the class, you will be more flexible and in better shape, have more confidence with a whole new outlook on working out. Please wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers.
CAL-7604 - Zumba
It's FUN. It's EASY! It's different. Excercise in "disguise" with ZUMBA, a Latin inspired dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music with dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. Dancers and non-dancers alike will master this class in a healthy, fun, party-like environment.
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Health
CAL-7411 - Optimal Health: Seasonal Eating for Good Health
Just because we CAN have strawberries all year long does not mean we SHOULD! Learn to harmoniously combine nature's cycles with your body's own in order to absorb the best nutrition and most likely thin you down as well! Instructor is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor.
CAL-7412 - Increasing Positivism in Your Life
Enhance your POSITIVE thinking! Through group activities and individual exercises participants will learn to think more positively, creating better interaction within themselves and with others. Improve your personal and business relationships. Various techniques and theories will be explored.
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Health/Fitness
EDGO1011 - Online Health, Care, Nutrition, and Fitness
We offer a wide variety of online courses in heath care, nutrition, and fitness that you can take entirely over the Internet. Prepare for a career in the medical or veterinary industry, improve your health, survive a catastrophe, eat better or promote wellness and balance in your daily life. We also offer a variety of online continuing education courses for nursing. These include unique accredited certificate programs for nurses and other health care professionals. All of this non-credit, continuing education courses are offered over six weeks and include knowledgeable instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors or in the healthcare field. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
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Hobbies
CAL-7623 - Digital Photography I
Learn how to take better pictures, the art of framing shots, angles and use of depth perception. Discuss the use of filters, balancing natural and artificial light, and other tools to enhance your digital images. Discuss the differences between a digital SLR camera and a standard digital camera. A digital camera is not required, but strongly recommended.
CAL-7624 - Digital Photography II
Learn how to download your digital images onto your computer. We will work with various imaging programs to enhance your digital images using sepia, black and white as well as cropping techniques. Learn how to save your images onto a CD, how to email images, and how to make a slide show. Digital media and/or camera required.
CAL-7625 - Digital Photography III
Preserve your non-digital images onto your digital media by use of scanning images. Learn how to save these images onto your computer. Learn how to enhance these images by use of various imaging programs. Learn how to group the images to make a digital photo album/slide show, as well as how to email the images. Photos should be brought to class.
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Home
CAL-7413 - Fresh Ideas in Room Design
Good design is the art of making something work well and look good. Learn how to create a comfortable room that is suited to your lifestyle. Learn how to assess your needs, design a plan and create a beautiful room. Styles for walls, floors, windows, furnishings, and finishing touches will be discussed. Instructor is a professional interior designer. Class will be held on-site at Glen Anthony Designs, 310 East Third St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. ww.glenanthonydesigns.com
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Hospitality Career Institute
HCI-1009 - TIPS RAMP
Responsible alcohol service is an essential part of working in the service industry. This course will provide students with the knowledge on how to serve safely and to know when not to serve. Topics will include alcohol law and your responsibility, recognizing and preventing intoxication, checking identification, and handling difficult situations. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive dual certifications - TIPS and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board RAMP certification.
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Languages
CAL-7422 - Culture Snapshot: French Introduction
Bonjour! Parlez-vous français? An introduction to the French language and culture. Join us for a short visit as we touch upon the language, culture, history, travel, food, and music of France. For an extended stay, Patricia Kautzmann teaches Conversational French Levels I & II during the FALL and SPRING SEMESTERS.
CALL0051 - Spanish Advanced Mini
Continuation of Conversational Spanish at the advanced level. Textbook from Spanish I required, available from college bookstore. MUST HAVE COMPLETED SPANISH I & II AND HAVE PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. CALL Carolyn at 610-861-4559 for info. CEUs: .75
EDGO1006 - Online Languages
We offer a wide variety of languages online. Prepare for your next vacation or plan for new career opportunities by learning Spanish, French, English or Braille. All of our non-credit, online language courses are offered online for six weeks. They include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? New classes added daily!! For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register directly online.
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Law
EDGO1010 - Online Law and Legal Careers
We offer a wide variety of law and legal courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. Gain experience in criminal law and law enforcement or prepare for an exciting career in the legal field. Classes include: Employment Law Fundamentals, Workers' Compensation, Evidence Law, Real Estate Law, Winning Strategies for the Courtroom and Preparing for the LSAT. All of our non-credit, personal development courses are offered over six weeks. They include expert instruction from instructors who are in the legal field. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
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Learning Connection-CBI
TLCM1002 - Stress Management
Experiencing healthy stress is a normal part of life. In fact, some amount of stress is needed to accomplish work! However, when stress becomes overload, individual performance, relationships and even health can suffer the consequences. Multiple approaches to stress reduction, including mental, physical and behavioral methods, are backed by research results. As participants understand their personal stressors, they are able to create their own stress management program using an individual action plan. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1004 - Making Effective Presentations
The workshop's content includes uses for and planning of a presentation, understanding your audience, key elements for success, and techniques and tips for making an impact through a presentation. Participants will have the opportunity to plan and deliver a five-minute presentation with videotaping in the second half of the day. Additional resources for developing and delivering quality presentations will also be provided. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1005 - Successful Negotiations
This workshop teaches the skills of negotiation within the framework of a planned process for getting what you want and giving what the other party needs. Participants will experience multiple negotiation situations followed by in-depth analysis of the process and skills. Techniques for team negotiations, planning strategy, identifying goals and tactics for adversarial negotiators will also be covered. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1007 - Better Business Writing
This hands-on workshop covers the techniques of effective business writing across a variety of formats. Handouts and examples clarify the 'rules of the road' for conveying ideas, writing effectively and correctly, and with impact. Multiple practice exercises are included. Participants will have the opportunity to write several short business communications during the workshop. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1009 - Valuing People's Differences
This workshop clarifies the reasons why valuing differences is good for business. Facts on workplace differences will be presented and analyzed, with implications for the future. Strategies for individuals to counter influences that lead to exclusion of others will also be presented. Finally, participants will experience skill building in proven communication approaches that foster understanding and teamwork with people who are different from them. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1010 - Exceptional Customer Service
Everyone is a customer, and in today's organizations, everyone has a customer. This workshop focuses on the role of customer service in organizational and personal success, along with how to achieve it. Multiple examples of best practices in customer service in today's successful organizations and by skilled individuals will be presented. Participants will learn what it takes - individually, as a team, and organizationally - to deliver exceptional quality customer service. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1011 - Effective Selection Interviewing
This workshop teaches the skills of interviewing within the framework of a legal hiring process. Participants will experience multiple applications of interview techniques to real work situations, followed by feedback and tips for increasing their effectiveness. Techniques for developing selection criteria, crafting effective interview questions, evaluating candidates objectively, and expertly handling the interview sequence will also be covered. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1013 - Introduction to Project Management
This practical workshop is designed to cover the basics of project management. It will explore the phases of the project life cycle - Define, Plan, Execute, Complete, Evaluate and Celebrate. Some of the basic project management tools will be discussed, including work breakdown structure, task lists and issue lists. A Gantt chart will also be discussed and how it could be constructed using Excel. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1014 - Effective Interactions
Understanding the power of each and every communication, and why effective interactions matter is the focus of this program. You will explore the basics of communication and the way individuals communicate. Active listening skills and techniques will be practiced. The art of assertiveness will be discussed and techniques applied. The class will critique and analyze ineffective conversations and develop a script for a planned conversation. At the conclusion of the program, an action plan for implementation is prepared. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1015 - Conflict Resolution Strategies
Working with others in formal teams or just informal interdependent groups has become an essential part of the way we do work. As individuals find themselves in such situations, resolving conflict becomes a critical skill set.
TLCM1016 - Achieving Personal Effectiveness
This program is intended for all professionals who are trying to achieve personal effectiveness in today's work environments. It will discuss how the organization's mission, vision and objectives should align with each associate's work. Participants will be encouraged to think differently so greater success might be achieved. Some of the tools discussed will be: goal setting, alignment of priorities to goals, analysis of priorities and planning.
TLCM1017 - Leveraging Your Strengths
Explore how your strengths can be brought to bear in your professional and personal life to achieve both success and satisfaction. This class dispels the myths that have kept us focused only on remediating weakness to the exclusion of building on strengths. Through self-assessment activities, participants will identify core strengths and how to apply them to achieve greater success and productivity.
TLCM1101 - Basic Management Skills
This workshop will involve participants in a highly interactive learning experience. Using videos, instruments, lecture and group discussions, attendees will get practical experience in using basic management skills. There will also be opportunities to better understand one's preferred styles and gain insight into the impact of those styles. The workshop serves as an excellent lead into several of the other management development programs currently being offered. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1102 - Facilitation: Helping Groups Succeed
When more than one person comes together to accomplish work, simple things like decision making and idea generation become more complicated and difficult; all the normal attributes of being human get in the way of doing things without disagreement and consensus. Facilitation is simply helping group participants work through all those typical situations in the most productive manner possible. This program is highly focused on practical application with all kinds of tools to put into your toolkit as facilitator. We don't promise the ability to transform difficult groups into high performers, but we do guarantee learning ways to help such groups to be more productive. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1104 - Working with Teams
Provides participants with a better understanding of what an effective team consists of and what it can accomplish. Highlights how teams are motivated to high performance. Participants will learn specific tools and methods for developing and enabling effective teamwork and how to be an effective member or leader of a team. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1105 - Situational Leadership
While managers have searched for a 'best' style of leadership, the evidence from research clearly indicates that there is no single all-purpose leadership style. Successful leaders are those who can adapt their behavior to meet the demands of unique situations. Situational Leadership is a method for supervisors to learn to use flexibility in their leadership in order to meet a variety of needs. Through the use of lectures, videotape case studies, instruments and group discussions, participants will identify their own style and learn how to use it more effectively. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1110 - Problem Solving Techniques
This workshop will increase participant awareness of the benefits of group problem solving and the advantages of using a systematic problem solving methodology. A 4-step basic process is introduced to lead from problem to solution. Problem definition and causal analysis are emphasized. Pareto charts, nominal group process and fishbone diagrams are used to practice the use of the problem-solving steps. The development of action plans are also highlighted.
TLCM1111 - Quality Essentials
Decisions are based on data and are only as valid as the information collected. This workshop introduces participants to the basic concepts of quality essentials including the process of gathering accurate information. Discuss the theory behind the quality movement and its history in the US. This workshop covers the theory behind the quality movement and is suggested as a pre-requisite for the two-day "Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle and Quality Tools" program.
TLCM1201 - Coaching for Improved Performance
The workshop focuses on the meaning of coaching and when to coach, demonstrates both effective and ineffective behaviors in coaching situations and allows participants to practice specific coaching techniques. Skill practices are used to help participants identify behaviors on which to focus for improvement. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1203 - Managing the Performance of Others
Provides participants with a clear understanding of the process of performance management. Introduces the concept of providing direction through goal setting and alignment. Enables participant to give feedback in response to performance assessment. Participants will improve their knowledge of behaviors that impact performance management and how best to deal with them. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1204 - Using the PDSA Cycle and Quality Tools
Understand the stages of the quality process: the experience itself, creating a schedule, or plan, around the experience; and using quality tools to execute the plan. Combine the theory behind the quality movement with the quality process to understand and define the PDSA cycle. This workshop covers several quality processes and is suggested as a follow up to the "Quality Essentials" program.
TLCM1301 - The Practices of Successful Leaders
This workshop combines facilitator-led reviews of leadership research, empirically validated feedback, interactive exercises, individual and group processes, and video case studies to provide participants with an opportunity to: -understand the fundamentals of the concept of leadership versus management -understand the practices that define an effective leader -recognize the realities (or practical implications) of applying leadership in today's environment -gain insight through feedback of one's leadership strengths and opportunities for improvement and -develop a plan to enhance one's own leadership. This interactive workshop gets at the heart of leadership. It uses the research of Kouzes and Posner, Noel Tichy and Daniel Goleman to define key practices of high-performing leaders. This program concludes with action planning to define specific next steps to enhance one's leadership. Email ldi@northampton.edu or call (610) 861-5590 for information or to register.
TLCM1307 - Foundations of Quality for Leaders
Understand the basic concepts of quality essentials and the stages of the quality process. Discuss the history of the quality movement in the US. Explore your role as a leader in a quality environment and how to optimize participation and resources within your organization.
TLCM2007 - Working with MS WORD
Once you have the basic skills needed to create standard documents in Microsoft Word, the next step is to improve your proficiency using Word's customization and automation features. In this workshop, you will learn to use such features as tables, templates, forms, macros, collaboration and Web pages.
TLCM2008 - EXCEL Beyond the Basics
In this workshop, you will extend your knowledge of Microsoft Excel beyond the basic skills of creating a worksheet. You will learn to: use Excel's database features; work with multiple workbooks; create advanced formulas; analyze data; and create macros.
TLCM2009 - Introduction to ACCESS
Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the Microsoft Office Access relational database application. You will learn the skills needed to get started creating and using database objects including tables, queries, forms and reports.
TLCM2010 - ACCESS Beyond the Basics
As you begin this workshop, you should have the skills needed to create a basic database in Access. In this program, you will expand your knowledge and learn how to customize forms and reports, and share Access data with other applications.
TLCM2011 - Introduction to Excel
In this course you will develop the fundamental skills required for effective use of Microsoft Excel 2003. The Excel workbook environment will be introduced, as well as creating worksheets using formulas and statistical functions. You will also learn to format your worksheets and create an impact with charts.
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Mechanical Maintenance
VTSI5509 - Industrial Rigging & Equipment
Provides basic rigging skills for the industrial environment. Stresses safe application of rigging techniques and use of various devices in equipment installation, alignment and lifting. Includes calculation of load, center of gravity and proper material handling. Text required from College Bookstore, same as Maintenance of Drives and Couplings. CEUs: 2.1
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Music and Theatre
CAL-6204 - Voice-Over Acting Introduction: How to Earn a Living with Your Voice
Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on commercials and documentaries? This fun and interactive class covers details of the industry, the importance of marketing, and of a demo tape. You will be coached and recorded for a professional personal evaluation. Be warned -- many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bona-fide professional voice actors! This class is taught by a professional voice actor.
CALA2066 - Martin Guitar Design Workshop
Design an acoustic guitar. Learn how it's done from the experts in this innovative weeklong workshop. Tour C.F. Martin & Company's world-famous facilities and learn fundamental design tips from renowned guitar maker Dale Unger. Then, create your own three-dimensional design and have your work evaluated by a panel of C.F. Martin & Company staff. Be creative! Best design winner receives a Martin X Series guitar. Other class members receive Backpacker guitars. Tuition includes instruction, lab time, materials, lunches and an awards dinner. Registration limited to 15 students.
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NonProfit Organization
EDGO1013 - Online Grant Writing/Nonprofit Management
We offer a wide variety of courses in grant writing and nonprofit management that you can take entirely over the Internet. Learn how to develop successful, fundable grants from experts whose proposals have garnered millions in funded projects or learn how to create and coordinate successful special events. Do you dream of starting and running your very own nonprofit? Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of America's fastest growing service sectors. Our online instructors will prepare you to take advantage of unprecedented demand for grant writers, fundraisers, managers and more. These non-credit courses are offered over six weeks and include knowledgeable instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors or in the non-profit sector. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
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Personal Care Home Admin Cont Ed
BETE7220 - Infection Control for Person Care Home
In the course of their duties, any personal care home staff member regardless of their workplace assignments may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases. This course provides basic information on the diseases likely to be encountered in a personal care home environment and the possible routes of exposure. Awareness and discussion of precautions needed to minimize or eliminate risk along with assoicated regulatory requirements is included.
BETE7222 - Medical Emergencies for Personal Care Home
Personal care home staff members will likely encounter medical emergencies as it relates to clients within their workplace environments. This course will provide basic awareness information that will allow a personal care home worker to recognize medical emergencies when they occur. It's emphasis is on appropriate actions that should be taken until qualified medical professionals can assume patient care.
PTRA0151 - Quality Assessment and Improvement
This course provides education for the personal care home staff to understand the principles of quality assurance and quality improvement. It will enable the staff to identify how to apply these principles in their work area and in the overall operations of the facility.
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Personal Care Home Administrator
PTRA0170 - Diabetes Update
This course will be provided by a Certified Diabetic Educator to update personal care home personnel on diabetes, diabetic care and treatment. This will provide staff with a base knowledge of diabetes and teach them the proper techniques for the injection of insulin.
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Personal Enrichment - On- Line
EDGO1007 - Online Personal Enrichment
We offer a wide variety of personal enrichment courses you can take entirely over the Internet. Learn film literacy, use hypnotic suggestions on yourself and others, research your family history, write you life story, master the secret of wine appreciation, assist your aging parents and many more subject areas. All of our non-credit, personal enrichment courses are offered over six weeks. New classes added daily!! They include expert instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
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Pet Care and Training
CAL-4320 - Dog Obedience - Clicker Training for Dogs
Learn the basics of the method used on dolphins and animals you see on TV. Learn how your dog learns, how to shape a behavior and how to mark and reward the behavior you want from your dog. Bring flat collar, two 6-foot leashes and favorite treats and toys. Classes held outdoors. In case of rain, call 610-861-4540, extension 1480 for instructions.
CAL-6666 - Dog Obedience: Puppy Kindergarten
Start your puppy out early on the road to good behavior. Learn puppy training, health care, housebreaking, and how to stop chewing. For puppies 10 weeks to five months. Your dog must be currently inoculated in agreement with your veterinarian. All breeds/mixed breeds welcome. Classes held outdoors. Flat collar (no choker) and six-foot leash required for class. In case of rain, call 610-332-6110 for instructions.
CAL-6667 - Dog Obedience: Dog Manners 101
Want a well-behaved dog? Basic obedience commands covered: sit, stay, down, come, heel. Not for competition training. Dogs must be 6 months old and be currently inoculated in agreement with your veterinarian. All breeds/mixed breeds welcome. Bring a six foot leash and a flat collar. Classes held outdoors. In case of rain, call 610-332-6110 for instructions.
CAL-6668 - Dog Obedience: Obedience for Dogs with Behavior Problems
Afraid of how your dog will behave in training class, unsuccessful with problems of jumping, shyness, barking, digging, chewing, dominance? Then this class is for you AND your dog! Class size is limited. Group divided/individual sessions will be held depending on training needs. Evaluation of dogs done first class. Class time may change based on students' needs/dog interaction. Classes held outdoors. In case of rain, call 610-332-6110 for instructions.
CAL-7649 - Dog Obedience I
An obedient dog makes a better family pet. This class is designed to help the owner to establish leadership as well as how and when to correct or praise. Behaviors such as walking on a lead, commands of sit, down, come and stay will be taught. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have proof of current vaccinations. The first class is orientation and will cover what equipment is needed (leash, collar, etc). Please bring proof of vaccinations to the orientation. Please do NOT bring dogs to the orientation.
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Professional Development
EDGO1009 - Online Personal Development Courses
We offer a wide variety of personal development courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. Learn the 12 steps to a successful job search, the art of resume writing or the keys to effective communication. Do you want to improve your finances, get organized, make wise investment decisions, become more assertive, reduce your stress levels, or just gain more control over your destiny? Let our online instructors help. All of our non-credit, personal development courses are offered over six weeks. They include inspirational and supportive instruction from instructors who are nationally known authors. Courses include asynchronous communication, interactive quizzes, online tutorials, and weekly discussions. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for the lifelong learner. Ready to explore the world of online learning? For more information call 610 861-4141 or visit
www.ed2go.com/ncc
to select a course and register/pay directly online.
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Recreational Vehicle
BETA6001 - RV Service Introduction
Classifications, manufacturers, service manuals and maintenance procedures for RVs will be covered, as well as industry codes and standards, safety practices, tools and equipment, technician liability and service documentation. CEUs: 2.8
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Special Interests
CAL-7418 - Discover Costa Rica 9 Day Vacation - FREE Information Sesstion
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines. Costa Rica is paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Explore the 20,000 acre nature preserve of Cano Negro. Experience Monteverde's fascinating cloud forest. Relax in the mineral-rich waters at a family-owned hot springs with views of Arenal Volcano. Luxuriate at an all-inclusive resort in Playa Hermosa, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. Trip Dates: October 16-24, 2010. Cost: $1399 per person double occupancy. Air available at an additional cost.. Get all the details by attending this free information session. Sign-up by calling: 1-877-543-0998.
CALA4053 - Going Back to School: Tools & Resources for the Adult Student
Are you a working adult or stay at home parent looking to enroll in college? This course will explore a host of topics to help you get your education started off on 'the right foot.' Instructor is an Academic Advisor at DeSales University.
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Sports/Outdoors
CAL-4208 - Golf Rules & Etiquette for Beginners
Beginners get information needed to confidently play golf by the rules and gain an understanding of golf course etiquette. Learn basic golf rules, proper golf behavior, and how to purchase golf equipment. This class is a perfect accompaniment to 'Golf I'(CAL-904).
CAL-4216 - PA Basic Boating Course
Offered through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, this course provides the student with basic boating and water safety information. Covers an introduction to PA's waterways, State and Federal legal requirements, and rescue. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to apply for a PA Boating Safety Education Certificate.
CAL-6078 - Fly Fishing 101
NCC, in conjunction with Rivers Outdoor Adventures (Rivers), is pleased to offer this all-inclusive, two-day fly fishing course. Conducted at Rivers' Outdoor Center, this course includes fly fishing equipment, fly casting mechanics, knots, entomology, fly selection, 'reading' the water, and much more. With his diverse teaching experiences, certified instructor and licensed fly fishing guide Joe DeMarkis and his staff will help you unravel the mysteries of this wonderful and rewarding both. No experience necessary, All fly fishing tackle is provided. A PA fishing license is required (which can be purchased at Rivers). Class is limited to 6, with an age minimum of 14. Rivers Outdoor Center is located in beautiful Schuylkill County, minutes from Cabelas. For directions call 570-943-3151 or go to www.RiversFlyFishing.com
CAL-904 - Golf I
Designed for golfers who are interested in acquiring basic skills, techniques, and knowledge of the game. Golf clubs are available, sneakers or tennis shoes are required. Class meets indoors if raining. Participants are encouraged to register for the class, 'Golf Rules and Etiquette for Beginners' (CAL-4208).
CAL-917 - Golf II
Designed for golfers who are interested in going beyond the basic skills, techniques, and knowledge of the game. Sneakers or tennis shoes are required. Class meets indoors if raining. Last class session held at a local golf club; materials fee covers the cost of greens fees. Prerequisite: Golf I or prior golf experience. Must have your own golf clubs.
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Welding Technology
VTSI7068 - Basic Fitting & Fabrication
This course provides students with the knowledge to create, interpret and apply blueprint specifications in the fabrication of welded components as per industrial standards. 30 hrs.
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Wine and Spirits
CAL-7370 - Beer Appreciation: Beers of the British Isles
Beer is more than a beverage in the British Isles; it's an icon steeped in distinct traditions and ingredients of the region. This one-night course will introduce students to the traditions of beers from the Isles through an examination and sampling of various English, Scottish and Irish beers. Other topics to be covered include the brewing process and the proper storage and serving methods for these unique brews. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.
CAL-7381 - Wine Appreciation: Introduction to Wines of France
Many people begin their wine love affair with French wine, venture into the rest of the world, and come back to France. Seven of the eight greatest wine grapes of the world are from France. In 2008 the French Government instituted a series of nine separate courses on the wines of France. Upon completion of the course series, the participant receives a diploma from the French Wine Academy. Prof. Springer has been licensed by the French Wine Academy to teach the course series. Introduction to French Wine is the first course in the series. Participants will learn new information about the vineyards of France and what makes French wine unique and inimitable even though the noble French grapes are grown though out the rest of the world. Anyone with an interest in wine, amateurs or professionals in the wine and spirits trade and restaurants, are encouraged to participate. You must be at least 21 to attend.
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Youth Grades 4-9
YTHA9675 - Aquabots Robocamp
Explore beneath the Bermuda Triangle on an undersea adventure in this awesome robotics camp. You'll build and program robots that explore the ocean floor, save a giant squid, and connect an air pipeline. Students will work in pairs to build robots and they'll use computer software to help their robots explore the ocean. For grades 4-7. Students do not keep robots.
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Youth High School
YTHA9206 - SAT English
This course is designed to improve skills in test taking, develop writing skills, and improve reading comprehension. We will work on persuasive essays that are now included in the SAT test. As always, the course includes diagnostic, practice and post testing, plus test buster strategies.
YTHA9337 - Study Skills for the High School Student
Get a great start to the new school year, with a positive attitude and a few tricks up your sleeve. This class will look at how to be better organized and prepared. Discuss and practice note-taking skills, test-taking strategies, and reading comprehension techniques.
YTHA9569 - SAT Verbal & Math Prep (5 weeks)
This 5 week course will provide an overview of what you need to know about the new version of the SAT test. The course includes strategies and techniques for taking the test and a review of Verbal and Math concepts. You will also work on how to tackle the essay portion of the test.
YTHA9700 - High School Drawing
Course includes an introductory class (no model) and four classes using live, clothed models. Students will become acquainted with the fundamental aspects of drawing. Class includes instruction in gesture, contour, value (shading) and composition. A short materials list will be suggested but not required. Students should bring a drawing utensil and some paper to the first class.
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