Welcome
This website houses a collection of resources I've developed over the years while teaching at Cochise Community College and the University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology in Sierra Vista. I hope these materials prove useful and perhaps even spark some inspiration. Feel free to explore and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or ideas you'd like to discuss. I always enjoy connecting with fellow educators and learners.
College for Applied Science and Technology
Research Methods
Welcome! Here you'll find the textbook I wrote for the research methods course I teach at the University of Arizona's College for Applied Science and Technology. Feel free to download and use the PDF or Word document versions. The book is published under a Creative Commons license, so instructors are welcome to adapt it for their own classes. I hope you find it useful!
Center for Lifelong Learning
Personal Computers
This series offers a comprehensive foundation in effective computer use. It covers four key areas: computer basics, internet usage, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and email fundamentals. Downloadable handouts and example files are available to complement in-class learning and support ongoing skill development. I invite you to utilize these resources to enhance your computer proficiency both during and after the course.
Microsoft Word
I teach a three-night Microsoft Word course for adult learners. All course materials are available here. These resources include student handouts and exercise files to support ongoing learning. I encourage both students and instructors to use these materials to enhance Word skills beyond the classroom.
Microsoft Excel
Enhance your Microsoft Excel skills with my comprehensive class materials for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. These downloadable handouts allow you to revisit key concepts and practice exercises at your own pace. Utilize these resources to continue mastering Excel's powerful features beyond the classroom.
Book: Excel
This book is more than 500 pages with hundreds of examples in nine different Excel topics. Download PDF
Artificial Intelligence
The Introduction to Artificial Intelligence class offers a comprehensive overview of AI, including hands-on experience with freely-available chatbots. All course materials are available online here, enabling students to reinforce their understanding and continue exploring AI concepts after the class. I encourage you to use these resources to build a solid foundation in this rapidly growing field.
Cochise College
Digital Logic
Here are all my digital logic course materials, published under a Creative Commons license. These include my self-authored textbook and Logisim lab manual. Whether you're a student or instructor, these resources offer a comprehensive foundation in digital logic. I encourage you to explore and adapt these materials to enhance your understanding or teaching of this fundamental concept in computer science and electrical engineering.
