PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
We recognize our commitment to returning students and to those in our community who require job-entry skills. For this reason, we have arranged to offer a select group of classes under a special fee arrangement.
GED AND LITERACY
XBS050/XBS051 GED PREPARATIONTuition $76.00
SuffolkCountyCommunity College now offers a 30-hour literacy (GED) and college preparation course (XBS050/XBS051) on all campuses. Students must pay a $76.00 tuition charge to participate. This fee entitles the student to 30 hours of instruction. XBS050/XBS051 must be taken on the same days and times on the same campus. Students must register and pay tuition for XBS050/XBS051 each semester they wish to prepare for the GED. Open enrollment begins onAugust 2, 2010. All students must be 18 years of age or older to register for these classes. For additional information, call 631-451-4926.
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98918/19 / Eastern / Mon/Wed / 9/20-11/8 / 6:30pm-9:30pm / Shinecock Bldg., 114
98920/22 / Riverhead / Mon/Wed / 9/20-11/8 / 9:30am-12:30pm / 223
98923/24 / Sayville / Tu/Th / 9/23-11/11 / 2:00pm-5:00pm / TBA
98925/26 / Ammerman / Tu/Th / 9/23-11/11 / 6:30pm-9:30pm / TBA
98927/28 / Ammerman / Wed/Fri / 9/22-11/10 / 3:30pm-6:30pm / TBA
98929/30 / Grant / Tu/Th / 9/23-11/11 / 9:30am-12:30pm / Training Center,103
98931/32 / Grant / Mon/Wed / 9/20-11/8 / 6:30pm-9:30pm / Training Center,103
98933/34 / Online / Online / 9/27-12/17 / Online / Online*
*Students must attend an in-person orientation and assessment session prior to 9/23/10.
BASIC SKILLS
XBS107 FOUNDATIONSFORCOLLEGE SUCCESSTuition $408.00
This is a basic skills course to prepare students for college-level work by helping them develop their reading, writing, math and computer skills and also enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
(14 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98935 / Ammerman / Wednesday / 9/1-12/15 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / TBA
XBS113 A GRAMMAR REFRESHER Tuition $96.00
Review the basics of English grammar in a relaxed atmosphere. Basic vocabulary and spelling skills, punctuation, all parts of speech, proper sentence completion. Excellent for academic, business or personal use. (This course is designed for English-speaking students.) (6 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98936 / Ammerman / Saturday / 9/25-10/30 / 10:30am-12:30pm / Islip Bldg,106
XBS104 OVERCOME YOUR MATH ANXIETYTuition $120.00
This course is designed for the math-anxious person who needs to meet educational requirements. This course will provide guided practice in solving basic arithmetic and algebra problems in a “safe” and supportive environment. It is not a substitute for formal mathematics courses. (5 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98937 / Grant / Monday / 9/27-10/25 / 6:30pm-9:30pm / Training Center
XBS110 OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGTuition $144.00
You can learn the art of oral communication between individuals and in groups and put your fears behind you. This course will lead you through exercises that will help you to identify and overcome that fear, give you practice in many communication situations, and help you to develop the confidence for more effective communication in any setting. (8 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98938 / Grant / Mon/Wed / 10/4-10/27 / 6:30pm-8:30pm / TrainingCenter
XBS103 BASICREADING SKILLS BRUSH-UPTuition $128.00
Review the basics of reading comprehension. Techniques for identifying the main idea of a paragraph and improving reading speed are covered.(4 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98939 / Grant / Wednesday / 9/29-10/20 / 6:00pm-10:00pm / TrainingCenter
XBS105 BASICMATH SKILLS BRUSH-UPTuition $128.00
Review the basics of arithmetic and algebra through practices exercises.(4 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98940 / Grant / Wednesday / 9/29-10/20 / 6:00pm-10:00pm / TrainingCenter
PARENTS AND CHILDREN
XPR105 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS FOR
PARENTS AND GUARDIANSTuition $108.00
This course will prepare adults to help children and teenagers understand the mathematics they are learning in school. Changes in curriculum and lack of recall often render adults helpless when they try to assist their children with mathematics. The course will explain topics from elementary school mathematics through high school algebra. It will also illustrate the variety of contemporary approaches which schools use to present these topics.
(4 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98941 / Ammerman / Thursday / 9/30-10/21 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / TBA
XPR104 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE FOR
PARENTS AND GUARDIANSTuition $108.00
Prepares adults to help children and teenagers understand the science they are learning in school. Changes in curriculum and lack of recall often render adults helpless when they try to assist their children with science. The course covers science topics from elementary school through high school and illustrates the variety of contemporary hands-on approaches schools use to present them.(4 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98942 / Ammerman / Tuesday / 9/28-10/19 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / TBA
XPR101 DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF POSITIVE PARENTINGTuition $68.00
Guided by the National Extension Parent Education Model and the nationally recognized Profile of Effective Contemporary Parents, this program was developed to introduce parents to the fundamental skills of parenting. Discover the key components to building self-esteem and confidence in children, learn the ten basic qualities that effective parents develop, and gain insight into the learning process. (5 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98944 / Ammerman / Monday / 9/27-10/25 / 7:30pm-9:00pm / TBA
XCC115 SAFEWEB-SURFING: STRATEGIES FOR PARENTSTuition $27.00
Are you concerned with what your children are looking at on the Internet? Basic strategies to minimize your child's interaction with inappropriate sites will be covered. Also learn how you can configure your computer to track Web sites that have been visited. (1 meeting)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98945 / Ammerman / Tuesday / 10/26 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / TBA
XCC204 SAY IT IN SPANISH FOR GRADES 4-6Tuition $99.00
An innovative 10-hour language program designed for upper elementary and middle school children. Students will be introduced to basic Spanish vocabulary with a focus on everyday life through activity and conversation. Each child will create their own CD. (5 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98947 / Eastern / Friday / 10/8-11/6 / 4:00pm-6:00pm / Orient Bldg.,209
XCC119 DRAMA PROGRAM FOR CHILDRENTuition $209.00
An innovative drama program designed for elementary and junior high school age children. This program teaches students about the cultural aspects of theater and the value of creativity through various acting, movement, and voice and diction exercises. Some of these include theater games/activities, improvisation, expression and character development. (5 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98951 / Ammerman / Saturday / 10/2-10/30 / 9:00am-12:00pm / TBA
XCC205 CAPTURE THE SEASON USING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Tuition $199.00
FOR GRADES 4–12
Students will learn to use a digital camera by exploring exposure, focus, angles and perspective, composition, lenses and framing; downloading pictures; and using Photoshop to alter, combine and enhance photographs. Sessions will include telling stories and expressing emotions through photography. Each camper will have an opportunity to complete a personalized project using their digital camera. In addition to a camera, a memory card and photo quality paper (50 sheets, 8.5” x 11”) must be brought to class. (4 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM99119 / Ammerman / Saturday / 10/2-10/23 / 9:00am-1:00pm / TBA
EXAM PREPARATION
XEP103 CITIZENSHIP PREPARATIONTuition $135.00
Assists immigrants in becoming acquainted with and preparing for the naturalization process through the U.S. Department of Immigration. The course will review the naturalization process from the application to the final court hearing. It will help the student prepare for the examination by reviewing the basic knowledge of history, government and geography required to meet the naturalization requirements.(5 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98952 / Ammerman / Saturday / 10/2-10/30 / 9:00am-12:00pm / TBA
XEP107 CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATIONTuition $99.00
Assists students to prepare for Civil Service and other employment examinations. (3 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98953 / Ammerman / Monday / 10/4-10/18 / 6:30pm-9:30pm / Islip Bldg.,107
XEP100 NOTARY PUBLIC PREPARATIONTuition $35.00
Prepare for New YorkState's Notary Public exam. This course will familiarize the student with registration and test procedures in addition to covering notary public license law. (1 meeting/3 hours)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98954 / Online / Online / 8/23-8/30 / Online / Online
98955 / Ammerman / Wednesday / 10/27 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / Southampton Bldg.,25
98956 / Online / Online / 12/6-12/13 / Online / Online
XEP108 SAT PREP COURSETuition $279.00
Review for the Scholastic Aptitude Test by participating in an intensive workshop for high school juniors/seniors using the acclaimed Cambridge Test Prep system. Prepare for the mathematics, verbal and written portions of the SAT through Cambridge’s Six-Step Approach™ which includes basic review skills; in-class problem solving and strategizing; practice test taking; and developing a personal study plan. All students will receive Cambridge’s SAT Victory text. (6 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98957 / Grant / Saturday / 9/25-10/30 / 9:00am-12:00pm / TrainingCenter
98958 / Ammerman / Saturday / 10/2-11/6 / 9:00am-12:00pm / Islip Bldg.,104
XEP115 ACT PREP COURSETuition $279.00
Prepare for the ACT Test, the popular test that assesses high school students’ academicdevelopment and their ability to handle college-level studies using the acclaimed Cambridge ACT Prep system. All students will receive Cambridge’s ACT Victory text. (6 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98960 / Ammerman / Saturday / 10/16-11/20 / 9:00am-12:00pm / Islip Bldg.,105
XEP114 GRE PREP COURSETuition $299.00
Prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the entrance exam required for many graduate school programs. This course reviews quantitative and verbal skills and provides an overview of the test structure using the acclaimed Cambridge GRE Prep system. The review focuses on successful techniques for both the verbal and quantitative sections of the exam through Cambridge’s Six-Step Approach™. All students will receive Cambridge’s GRE Victory text. (6 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98961 / Ammerman / Tu/Th / 10/5-10/21 / 6:30pm-9:30pm / Riverhead Bldg.,33
XEP118 NYPD POLICE OFFICER ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATIONTuition $45.00
Learn the “ins and outs” of the NYPD Police Officer Entrance Exam from a New York City Police Department Lieutenant. This two-hour course is designed to give those interested in criminal justice valuable insight into this exam. (1 meeting)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98964 / Ammerman / Wednesday / 10/27 / 7:30pm-9:30pm / TBA
98965 / Grant / Monday / 12/6 / 6:30pm-8:30pm / Training Center
XSC105 CHEMISTRY REVIEW FOR BIOLOGY STUDENTSTuition $45.00
Reviews what chemistry students must know for success in college biology and the anatomy and physiology sequence. This course is intended as a brush-up of the knowledge and skills that students need in this area. It will not serve to replace a chemistry course. Students must purchase the text An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, by George I. Sackheim, published by Pearson (ISBN 9780805395716). Prerequisite:High school chemistry or its equivalent.(2 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98966 / Ammerman / Mon/Tu / 8/23-8/24 / 9:00am-12:30pm / Kreiling Hall, 15
98967 / Ammerman / Wed/Th / 8/25-8/26 / 6:00pm-9:30pm / Kreiling Hall, 15
XSC106 PREPARATION FOR INTRODUCTORY SCIENCE COURSESTuition $65.00
Get the tools you need to succeed in an introductory college chemistry or biology course. Students are required to purchase the textbook Shaum’s Outline of General, Organic and Biological Chemistryby George Odianand Ira Blei published by McGraw-Hill (ISBN 0-07-047609-8). (2 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98968 / Ammerman / Th/Fri / 8/26-8/27 / 9:00am-3:30pm / Kreiling Hall, 15
XEP120 MATH FOR INTRODUCTORY SCIENCE COURSES Tuition $159.00
Review the basics of algebra. This course is designed for students who need to brush up on mathematical skills prior to taking credit-bearing courses such as engineering, chemistry or physics. (4 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM99120 / Ammerman / M/Tu/W/Th / 8/23-8/26 / 6:00pm-9:45pm / Islip Bldg., 104
COMPUTER COURSES
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
XCO105 BASIC KEYBOARDING AND COMPUTER SKILLSTuition $85.00
Provides keyboarding instruction, practice and general computer operations instruction so that students can use the computer to complete their course work. (3 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98973 / Ammerman / Monday / 9/13-9/27 / 6:40pm-10:00pm / Kreiling Hall, 18
THE RETURNING STUDENT
XCO111 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS FOR THE RETURNING STUDENT Tuition $120.00
This course introduces the non-traditional student to hardware, software and basic computer operations. Learn how to use the mouse, work within the Windows operating system, and launch an application for academic and personal pursuits. (5 meetings) (1.5 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME /ROOM
98974 / Eastern / Tu/Th / 9/14-9/30 / 1:00pm-4:00pm / Orient Bldg., 209WINDOWS
XCO116 COMPUTER ORIENTATION AND WINDOWSTuition $70.00
Familiarizes students with the basic operation of the computer, the Windows interface, the use of the mouse, and disk and program management. This course will cover managing files, manipulating the Windows environment and utilizing Windows to move between applications. Students will be taught how to install and configure Windows for their use, as well as how to use some of the utility programs that come with Windows.
(2 meetings) (0.8 CEU)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98976 / Grant / Mon/Wed / 10/25-10/27 / 6:00pm-10:00pm / TrainingCenter
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
XCA135 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICETuition $120.00
Learn how to use the popular Microsoft Office package that includes Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet) and Access (database management). (4meetings) (1.0 CEU)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98978 / Eastern / Tuesday / 10/5-11/2 / 3:00pm-6:00pm / Orient Bldg.,209
XCA101 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD – PART ITuition $85.00
This introductory course covers creating a document, saving and retrieving it, massaging the text, modifying its appearance, and printing. Many of the most often used features of word processing, such as underlining, bold printing, justifying and centering text, will be covered. Prerequisite: XCO116 or equivalent knowledge.
(4meetings) (1.0 CEU)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98979 / Ammerman / Monday / 10/4-10/25 / 6:30pm-9:00pm / Kreiling Hall, 18
98980 / Grant / Tuesday / 9/14-10/12 / 7:00pm-9:30pm / TrainingCenter
XCA201 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD– PART IITuition $125.00
This introductory course will build upon Introduction to Microsoft Word – Part I and will cover creating tables and columns, andwill introduce simple document merges and form letters for different paper sizes. Prerequisite: XCA101 (3meetings)(1.2 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98982 / Ammerman / Tu/Th / 10/26-11/4 / 6:00pm-10:00pm / Kreiling Hall, 18
XCA301 ADVANCED MICROSOFT WORDTuition $125.00
Expands upon the intermediate course and covers footnotes, endnotes, styles, graphics, advanced page layouts and macros. Prerequisite: XCA201. (4meetings) (1.2 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98983 / Ammerman / Wednesday / 11/17-12/15 / 7:00pm-10:00pm / Kreiling Hall, 18
XCA105 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCELTuition $135.00
Provides hands-on experience on the PC for the creation of electronic spreadsheets using Excel, Microsoft's spreadsheet package. Topics include basics of spreadsheet design and use of statistical and financial functions to produce reports. Prerequisite: XCO116 or equivalent knowledge. (4 or 5 meetings, depending on section)
(1.5 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98984 / Ammerman / Mon/Wed / 9/13-9/29 / 7:00pm-10:00pm / Smithtown Bldg., 118
98985 / Eastern / Tuesday / 10/5-10/26 / 6:15pm-10:00pm / Orient Bldg., 209
98986 / Grant / Wed/Th / 10/26-11/4 / 6:15pm-10:00pm / TrainingCenter
XCA205 INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCELTuition $159.00
Covers topics such as data management, template manipulation and management, file manipulation, function manipulation and management, and toolbar management. Prerequisite: XCA105. (4 meetings) (1.5 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98987 / Ammerman / Mon/Tu / 11/15-11/23 / 6:15pm-10:00pm / Smithtown Bldg., 118
XCA305 ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCELTuition $159.00
Expands on the intermediate course and covers data analysis with pivot tables, workbook management, macro creation and advanced graphing techniques. Prerequisite: XCA205. (4 meetings) (1.5 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98990 / Ammerman / Tu/Th / 12/7-12/16 / 6:15pm-10:00pm / Smithtown Bldg., 118
XCA110 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ACCESSTuition $135.00
This introductory course familiarizes students with the easiest, full-featured Windows database for manipulating research data. Learn how to create a new database, use the Table Wizard and import data from Excel foranalysis. Prerequisite: XCO116 or equivalent knowledge. (4meetings) (1.5 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98991 / Ammerman / Wednesday / 10/6-10/27 / 6:15pm-10:00pm / Kreiling Hall,18
XCA210 INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT ACCESSTuition $149.00
Provides hands-on experience using operators, functions and expressions. Create formulas and develop queries. Create graphs and enhance forms. Prerequisite: XCA110. (4 meetings) (1.5 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98992 / Ammerman / Satuday / 10/30-11/20 / 9:00am-12:45pm / Kreilling Hall,18
XCA120 MICROSOFT PROJECTTuition $149.00
Microsoft Project provides a visual representation of the steps/tasks, along with time accounting, to complete a project. It incorporates extensive planning (goals, tasks, timing, resources, and costs/budget), tracking, analysis and reporting. Users will create and modify a project file that incorporates setting a project calendar, creating and grouping tasks, assigning resources, and tracking the progress of the project. (4 meetings) (1.5 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98993 / Ammerman / Monday / 10/4-10/25 / 6:15pm-10:00pm / Kreilling Hall,18
XCA125 INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINTTuition $99.00
Learn how to develop exciting presentation materials, including a computer slide show. This introductory course covers button bars, wizards, text, formats and slide construction. Prerequisite: XCO116. (1.0 CEU ) (3 meetings)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98995 / Ammerman / Monday / 9/13-9/27 / 6:00pm-9:20pm / Kreiling Hall, 18
XCA225 INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINTTuition $90.00
Build on the basics learned in Introduction to PowerPoint. Topics include linking to a Word document and Excel spreadsheet, creating hyperlinks and action buttons, inserting slides from a file, using the drawing toolbar and saving a presentation as an HTML file. Prerequisite: XCA125. (2 meetings) (0.6 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98996 / Ammerman / Wednesday / 10/27-11/3 / 7:00pm-10:00pm / Kreiling Hall, 18
GRAPHICS ANDPAGE LAYOUT SOFTWARE
XCG107 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PUBLISHERTuition $108.00
Learn to create a variety of desktop publications, such as newsletters, brochures, business cards and more. This course will include working with text, pictures, drawings and WordArt. Prerequisite: XCO116 or equivalent knowledge. (4 meetings) (1.2 CEUs)
CRN / CAMPUS / DAY / DATE / TIME / ROOM98997 / Ammerman / Thursday / 10/7-10/28 / 7:00pm-10:00pm / Kreiling Hall, 18
XCG106 INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOPTuition $135.00
Learn how to use PhotoShop to create professional images ready for publication in print, multimedia and the World Wide Web. Practice with tools, commands and features that enhance images and optimize color. Prerequisite: XCO116 or equivalent knowledge. (3meetings) (1.2 CEUs)