Coastal Carolina University's Division of Extended Learning and Public Services is offering more than 200 courses on a variety of topics that will be delivered via the Internet and e-mail. The self- paced noncredit classes are ideal for those who need to upgrade their job skills but find it inconvenient or impossible to participate in a traditional classroom setting.

Courses are available on the following subjects: alternative health, creative and technical writing, digital production, E-Commerce, Microsoft Office, online marketing, programming languages, and small business.

Participants may contact instructors at any time through e-mail and detailed answers to questions are usually available within 24 hours, according to Peter Balsamo, dean of Coastal's Division of Extended Learning and Public Services.

For more information, call 349-2665 or visit www.coastal.edu/learn on the Internet.