Richland College Emeritus Program

Genealogy: Level I // Credit course (1 cr. hr.)

ITSC 1191 8218     F     12:00-4:00      Sep 5-Sep 26               Rm B005
Suggested prerequisite: Windows XP or Vista and familiarity with keyboard and mouse. Discover the principles of success for genealogy research. Organize family information and prepare family group sheets and ancestor charts. Learn how to document your sources and assemble a family history. Learn how to use maps effectively. Instructor: Don Raney

Genealogy: Level II // Credit course (1 cr. hr.)

ITSC 1191 8219     F    12:00-4:00     Oct 3-Oct 24                Rm B005
Prerequisite: Level I or equivalent experience. Students will receive instruction on research techniques and identify the best Internet sites to search for information on your ancestors. You will learn how to utilize the resources of Family Search, USRootsWeb, Ancestry, National Archives, and Court House Records.  You will learn how to search census records and to organize your family information. This is a hands-on course and each student will be taught to search the Internet for ancestors. Instructor: Don Raney

Genealogy: Level III // Credit course (1 cr. hr.)

ITSC 1191.8220     F    12:00-4:00     Oct 31-Nov 21            Rm B005
Prerequisite: Level I and Level II or equivalent experience. Students will focus on Internet research techniques and genealogical problem solving. Lectures will include: Researching Land Records in the State Land States, Researching Land Records in the Federal Land States, Using Y-DNA Testing to Identify Your Ancestor, Wills and the Probate Process, and Researching Texas Land Records. Students will also have hands-on computer practice and learn techniques used to search the Internet for their ancestors. Instructor: Don Raney