Non-Credit Courses (2011)
Non-Credit Courses
Non-Credit courses and workshops are ways that you can enhance your professional and personal skills.
Teachers in need of Act 48 credits can also use these courses.
2011 Non-Credit Courses
Adobe Photoshop 101 – 1.2 CEUs
Photoshop 101 – 1.2 CEUs
This is an introduction to digital photography through the use of Photoshop. Learn how to improve your picture taking skills by making the most of your digital camera features and understanding the basics of photographic composition. Enhance your photos through Photoshop by learning photo re-touching, tonal corrections, and proper methods for preparing images for digital output. You must provide your own digital camera.
Date: June 7th, June 9th, June 14th, June 16th ***NEW DATES***
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: $79
Course Number: C001SU11
Instructor: Susan Urbine, Assistant Professor, California University of PA
iLife Essential Training –1.2 CEUs
If you have a Mac computer and iLife applications, would you like to learn how to better use iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb and iDVD? If so, this on-line course is for you. Each module will have a set of video tutorials and additional written information. Each unit will have required activity that participants will have to finish and submit. Each Module will have a discussion board, where you can exchange ideas and questions. All learning materials will be posted at once, at the beginning of the course, so that you can finish the course in the given three week time limit.
Date: May 23 – June 6, 2011
Time: Web
Fee: $79
Course Number: C005SU11
Instructor: Aleksandra Prokic, Assistant Professor, California University of PA
Introduction to Social Media – .6 CEUs
This introductory course will examine the fundamentals of social media including overviews of many popular services such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. This course will also discuss social media culture and how to become a contributor of worldwide content through the Internet.
Date: June 9 & 16, 2011
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: $39
Course Number: C004SU11
Instructor: Greg Buretz, Coordinator for Social Media Communications, California University of PA
Non-Robotic Applications of Micro-Controllers – 1.8 CEUs
Microcontrollers have gained a great deal of interest and exposure with their use to control robots such as those used in FIRST competitions, Vex systems and battle-bots. However, these microcontrollers can be used for much more than controlling bots. This workshop will focus on using the Parallax microcontroller for applications such as creating toys, games, temperature controlled greenhouses, and home automation. No previous programming experience is necessary or knowledge of microcontrollers.
Date: August 1, 2 and 3, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last day is half day)
Fee: $129*
Course Number: C002SU11
Instructor: Mark Bronakowski, Professor, California University of PA
*Enroll for this class and Programmable Logic Controllers and pay only $119 for each class
Programmable Logic Controllers – 1.8 CEUs
PLCs are the most widely used flexible control system used in a wide range of applications ranging from machine control, baggage handling systems, and amusement rides. Today's PLCs are very compact, sophisticated, and relatively low cost. This workshop will introduce the participant to the parts of a PLC, its functioning, interfacing, programming, and simulation using actual PLCs. Ideas for incorporating PLCs into a school curriculum will also be presented. Although helpful, participants do NOT need any prior experience in programming or electronics.
Date: August 3, 4 and 5, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 pm (1st day starts at 12:30 p.m.)
Fee: $129*
Course Number: C003SU11
Instructor: Mark Bronakowski, Professor, California University of PA
*Enroll for this course and Non-Robotic Applications of Micro-Controllers and pay only $119 for each class
Know Your Trees –.5 CEUs
This one-day workshop will provide you with detailed training, knowledge, and hands-on practice on identifying trees. We will primarily use leaves but will look at other features to include bark, twigs, and fruit. Class will begin indoors reviewing some basic features of trees, identification clues, and examine a number of samples. Learn how to use a dichotomous key, an important tool in tree ID. The afternoon will be spent outside practicing what was reviewed during the morning session. No previous tree knowledge required.
Date: August 13, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $39
Course Number: C006SU11
Instructor: Robert Whyte, Associate Professor, California University of PA
