Sessions in Madras

This course introduces Mandarin Chinese language presented within the context of Chinese culture. First course of a three-course sequence. Introduces students to the sound system of Mandarin Chinese and moves on to basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and copying a limited number of Chinese characters. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
September 21, 2026 to December 9, 2026, MDR 114
Adult Basic Skills (ABS) GED Preparation Classes
Improve your skills in reading, writing, speaking, and math for college credit classes, the GED Exam, and work.

September 21, 2026 to December 9, 2026, MDR 114
Excel Level I
Create, edit, format, and save spreadsheets using Excel. Write formulas, create charts, manage multiple worksheets, and customize the appearance to meet your needs. By the end of the course, you will be able to create and develop well-designed spreadsheets using expressions, formulas, and functions. Computers are provided by COCC during class. Prerequisite: Basic Windows experience.
September 25, 2026 to October 2, 2026, MDR 120
This course introduces concepts and principles of visual language and basic design in two dimensions. Applies the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas and solve problems. Emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem solving in a variety of two-dimensional artistic media. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
September 25, 2026 to December 11, 2026, MDR 116
Dive in to the world of digital photography. Learn how to capture a beautiful image and use simple photo editing techniques to create a final product. Course includes an overview of basic camera controls as well as post-processing techniques.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, MDR 116