Take a Break!
Spring 2008 Leisure Learning Courses

Do something just for you. Enroll in a course for professional development... personal enrichment... or a welcome change of pace. Credit-free courses at Cayuga Community College let you:

• Learn a new skill
• Meet new friends
• Discover a new passion

Signing up is simple, and you can pay by MasterCard, Visa, or Discover. Just email registrar@cayuga-cc.edu or call

• Auburn: 315-255-1743, extension 2218
• Fulton:   315-592-4143, extension 2218

If your course has a BUS or SAC code, you may need a Certificate of Residence.

Topic List

Explore your world, express yourself

SCIENCE IN THE CINEMA
Step into the lab and discover how science and scientists are used and abused in movies, including disaster flicks, superheroes, space, sci-fi.
CMSR 265-040                           $59             Auburn
Feb 26–Apr 1                               T                6:00–8:00 pm

NEW!
ANGER UNMASKED AND DEFUSED
Instead of unleashing your anger on others, discover how to unmask and defuse it. As you learn to manage hidden anger triggers, you can prevent their harmful effects on relationships, aging, mind and health.
CMSR 148–040                          $69             Auburn
Mar 5–19                                    W               7:15–9:15 pm

WOMEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION                  FULTON
Just for women: strategies for wellness, stress management, enriching relationships, creating a confident self-image, enjoying a balanced life.
CMSR 223-180                           $59             Fulton
Jan 30–Mar 5                              W              7:00–9:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE            FULTON
Introduction to deaf culture and basic conversation skills in ASL and Pidgin Sign English. Recommended textbook: Vista Signing Naturally.
SAC 112-180*                           $79             Fulton
Jan 28–Feb 27                           MW             6:00–8:00 pm
* Courses coded SAC require Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

INTERMEDIATE SIGN LANGUAGE                 FULTON
Basic manual-visual conversation using American Sign Language; focus is on receptive and expressive skills, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
SAC 114-180*                           $79             Fulton
Mar 3–Apr 2                              MW             6:00–8:00 pm
* Courses coded SAC require Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

INTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVERS
Trained voices are needed for commercials, audiobooks, or your own video. Learn the basics, record a script, get a professional evaluation.
VOC 558-045                             $35             Auburn
Mar 16                                        Sun             1:00–3:00 pm

NEW!
COPYEDITING FOR BEGINNERS                    FULTON
Earn freelance income or polish your own work for submission. Course covers markup symbols, common problems, reference books and more.
CMSR 571-180                           $75             Fulton
Mar 26–May 7 (no class April 9)   W             6:30–8:00 pm

FICTION WRITING FOR BEGINNERS            MEXICO LIBRARY
Introductory class for adults covers basic elements of setting, tone, character and point of view, plus editing and an introduction to critiquing. Held at Mexico Public Library, 3269 Main Street, Mexico NY.
CMSR 180-301                           $65             Mexico Public Library
Apr 16–May 14                           W               6:00–7:30 pm

Good for the body, good for the soul

EAST COAST SWING
For all ages. Also called the Lindy or Jitterbug. Learn the basic steps, kicks, changes, shuffle, and spins, and bring a partner at no extra charge.
CMSR 218-045                           $89             Auburn
Mar 2–Apr 6 (no class March 23) Sun             4:00–6:00 pm

AMERICAN LATIN DANCE
Learn the tango, merengue, rhumba, cha cha, and samba. Introduction to salsa and mambo if time allows. Bring a partner at no extra charge.
CMSR 219-045                           $79             Auburn
Apr 20–May 11                           Sun             4:00–6:00 pm

JUDO
Individualized course in Kodokan judo, from history and etiquette to competition techniques for next rank. Students under 16 must co-register with parent. Call instructor Peter Petrosino at 315-255-1464 to register. No class February 21, March 20, April 8 or 10.
CMSR 200-040                           $125           Auburn
Jan 22–May 15                           TTh            7:00–9:00 pm

TRIBAL FUSION STYLE BELLY DANCE
Shimmy and spin in the rhythmic natural movements of a beautiful, spirited dance. For all ages and sizes; wear loose-fitting clothes.
CMSR 221-040                           $39             Auburn
Jan 23–Mar 12                           W               7:00–8:00 pm

DANCE EXERCISE
Who says a New Year’s resolution can’t be fun? Dance away stress and boost your energy in this tune-filled firming and conditioning course.
CMSR 220-040                           $59             Auburn
Jan 23–Feb 27                            W               5:30–6:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI CHUAN
This ancient series of fluid movements can lend balance, flexibility, coordination, calm, and focus to life, work and sports. Ages 16 and over welcome. No class February 21, March 20, April 8 or 10.
CMSR 225-040                           $79             Auburn
Jan 31–Apr 24                            Th              6:30–8:00 pm

FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA I
Basic Hatha Yoga for body awareness and alignment, breathing, relaxation, meditation. Loose clothing, yoga mat. No experience needed; all activities can be modified to suit individual needs.
CMSR 227-040                           $79             Auburn
Jan 29–Mar 18                            T                6:00–7:15 pm

FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA II
Builds on Yoga I to develop greater strength and endurance, while exploring practical uses of a Hatha Yoga approach in everyday life.
CMSR 228-040                           $69             Auburn
Mar 25–May 6 (no class April 8)   T                7:00–8:15 pm

NEW!
FIVE TIBETAN EXERCISES FOR REJUVENATION
Enjoy this invigorating routine of exercises, breathing and visualization developed by Tibetan monks. Need loose clothing, yoga mat; if under medical care obtain doctor’s permission. Optional manual and CD $25.
CMSR 234-040                           $69             Auburn
Mar 5–19                                     W               6:00–7:00 pm
and Mar 26                                  W               6:00–8:00 pm

Be prepared

SAT PREP - 4 LOCATIONS
Intensive course based on the latest SAT version helps students assess their strengths and weaknesses in the verbal and math sections, and practice efficient answer strategies for sentence completion, reading comprehension, math reasoning. Students must bring the textbook to first class (approximately $20 at the College bookstore; call 253-6367).
CMSR 548-045                           $159           CCC Auburn Campus
Feb 17–Apr 27                           Sun             4:00–6:00 pm
CMSR 548-180                           $159           CCC Fulton Campus
Feb 28–May 1                            Th               7:00–9:00 pm
CMSR 548-201                           $159           Auburn High School
Feb 25–Apr 28                           M                7:00–9:00 pm
CMSR 548-291                           $159           Moravia High School
Mar 5–Apr 30                             W               7:00–9:00 pm

NEW YORK STATE BOATING SAFETY
Completion of course and passing a 50-question test qualifies you to apply for NYS boating certificate required for all operators of personal watercraft and anyone under age 18 who operates a boat without direct adult supervision. Purchase required book $3.50 at first class.
CMSR 302-045 (age 16 or older) $25             Auburn
May 4, 11                                    Sun             1:00–5:00 pm
CMSR 302-046 (age 10–15)        $25             Auburn
May 4, 11                                    Sun             1:00–5:00 pm

Upgrade your computing

TECHNOLOGY FOR THE TERRIFIED
From finding the On button to creating professional documents with Windows XP. Using  word processing, pictures, the Internet, and more.
SAC 175-040*                           $59             Auburn
Feb 26–Mar 4                            T                 6:00–9:00 pm
* Courses coded SAC require a Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

INTRODUCTION TO WORD FOR WINDOWS
Creating and saving documents, mail merge, report writing, and other applications. Basic computer skills and mouse familiarity a plus.
SAC 101-040*                           $85             Auburn
Jan 28–Feb 25                           M                6:00–9:00 pm
* Courses coded SAC require a Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET FOR SENIORS I
Discover the World Wide Web; all ages welcome. Basic keyboard and mouse skills a plus. Recommended textbook: Windows XP for Seniors.
SAC 102-001*                           $35             Auburn
Mar 25–Apr 22 (no class April 8)  T               4:00–5:30 pm
* Courses coded SAC require a Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET FOR SENIORS II
Builds on Intro I course; also for those with basic Internet familiarity. Search for and download information, organize and retrieve favorites.
SAC 102-002*                           $35             Auburn
Apr 29–May 13                           T                4:00–5:30 pm
* Courses coded SAC require a Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

THE PERSONAL COMPUTER
Learn the basics of computer systems to run your PC smoothly, upgrade it, and protect it against viruses and spyware.
SAC 100-040*                           $35             Auburn
Jan 29–Feb 5                             T                6:00–8:30 pm
* Courses coded SAC require a Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA AND PHOTOSHOP
Covers color, contrast, brightness, cropping, printing. Basic Windows skills necessary. Bring rewriteable CD with stored images to first class.
CMSR 507-040                           $49             Auburn
Feb 27–Mar 12                           W               6:00–8:00 pm

ACCESS FOR DATABASES I
Learn to design and maintain tables and data relationships, plus find, edit, modify, import, and export data. Required textbook available at College bookstore: Microsoft Office Access 2003 Step by Step.
SAC 106-040*                           $99             Auburn
Jan 29–Feb 26                           T                6:00–9:00 pm
* Courses coded SAC require a Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

ACCESS FOR DATABASES II 
Use tables and queries to select, update, crosstab, and analyze data. Labels, fields, option groups, combo and list boxes, subforms, images, command buttons, linked sources. Reports, data controls, sorting and grouping data, introduction to macros. Required textbook available at College bookstore: Microsoft Office Access 2003 Step by Step.
VOC 621-040                             $79             Auburn
Mar 11–Apr 1                             T                6:00–9:00 pm

MICROSOFT EXCEL I                                   AUBURN & FULTON
Spreadsheet topics include formulas, formatting, sorting, working with financial, logical, and database functions and more. Hands-on learning includes personal and business applications. (Excel 2003, not 2007.)
SAC 103-040*                           $65             Auburn
Jan 24–Feb 14                           Th              6:00–9:00 pm
SAC 103-180*                           $65             Fulton
Jan 29–Feb 19                           T                6:00–9:00 pm
* Courses coded SAC require a Certificate of Residence for new residents or non-residents of Cayuga County.

MICROSOFT EXCEL II                                  AUBURN & FULTON
Financial, logical, and database functions, large worksheets, advanced charting, linking files, using list and data management, recording and executing macros, creating 3-D workbooks. (Excel 2003, not 2007.)
VOC 622-040                             $65             Auburn
Jan 24–Feb 14                           Th              6:00–9:00 pm
VOC 622-180                             $65             Fulton
Feb 26–Mar 11                           T                6:00–9:00 pm