TAMIU Announces Continuing Education Course Schedule Beginning in March

New avenues for exploring continuing education and lifelong learning will be initiated in March at Texas A&M; International University as the University launches a series of Continuing Education courses.

Oscar Munoz, Director of Continuing Education at TAMIU, said the courses answer critical local and regional needs for easily accessible and affordable courses that can be applied to everything from daily life to business operation.

"The courses we will present for this initial offering are focused on entering the computer age and the riches its understanding can bring. The information super highway is truly here and at TAMIU, we're ready to teach our community how to navigate the Internet and beyond," he explained.

Although many are interested in navigating the future through the computer, Munoz said the lessons of the past will also still be heard through another Continuing Education offering, "Laredo: Yesterday and Today."

"This is a special course that has proven immensely popular over the years. We especially encourage newcomers to Laredo to enroll in this course to help answer their questions about their new home. The course includes walking tours, field trips on both sides of the border and much more. Local historian Sam Johnson will conduct the course," he said.

Munoz said courses begin February 28 and are offered in various installments and at times convenient to people of all ages.

Among courses and their scheduled times of offering are:

"Laredo: Yesterday and Today" - CTED 0020 -- Course is scheduled from March 13 - June 12 and will meet on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. Tuition is $150.00

"How to Select a Personal Computer" - CTED 0005 - Basics on buying a computer and a range of peripherals will be explored. Offered in 2 sessions, April 5 from 7-9 p.m. In Room C- 116 and April 6 from 12 - 2 p.m. In Room C-116. Tuition: $25.

"Introduction to the Macintosh Operating System" - CTED 0011 - A comprehensive introductory course for home, student and business Macintosh user. Offered in two two-session courses March 25-26 from 6-9 p.m. In Room C-117 and April 13 from 12-6 p.m. In Room C-116. Tuition: $50.00.

"Introduction to Personal Computers" - CTED 0010 - Maximizing computer usage including basic word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Two sessions to be offered March 27-28 from 7:15-9:15 p.m. In Room C-113 and April 13 from 12-4 p.m. in Room C-113. Tuition: $35.00.

"Discovering the Internet" - CTED 0013 - An introduction for those who have basic computer skills to the wide range of information resources available on the Internet. Three sessions will be offered: March 18,20, 22 from 7:15-9:15 p.m. in Room C-113 (IBM); March 30 from 12-6 p.m. In Room C-114 (IBM) and March 30 from 12-6 p.m. in Room C-116 (Mac). Tuition is $75.00.

"Introduction to Windows" - CTED 0012 - Getting to know Windows for those with some experience and computer knowledge. One session, March 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. In Room C-113 (IBM). Tuition $75.00.

For additional information on these Continuing Education courses, or to inquire about developing additional courses for specific needs, please contact Munoz at Texas A&M; International University, 326-2133 or 326 - 2134 or visit offices in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, 205 East.

26 February 1996