ACCOUNTING
1 INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING 1 (UC:CSU) 5 UNITS
Note: Same as Accounting 21 plus Accounting 22.
This course emphasizes basic accounting theory and practices
which include an analysis of records of original entry and their
relationship to the general ledger, controlling accounts and
their subsidiary ledgers, the voucher system, periodic adjustments,
worksheets, financial statements and closing the ledger.
Section
#8000 A. Morgan
Email the instructor at morganaz@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section #8205 K. Farmer
Email the instructor at farmerKB@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
Section #8221 M. Haque
Email the instructor at Haquem@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ACCOUNTING
2 INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING II (UC:CSU) 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or Accounting 21 and 22 with a grade
of C or better.
Accounting principles and procedures relating to partnerships
and corporations, accounting for manufacturing, cost accounting,
branch and department accounting, interpretation of financial
statements, supplementary statements, data processing and management
controls are covered. This course is acceptable for Management
1B credit at UCLA.
Section
#8002 M. Lu
Email the instructor at wlacacct2@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section #8206 O. Wills
Email the instructor at omwills@gmail.com as soon as you register.
ACCOUNTING
15 TAX ACCOUNTING 1 (CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or equivalent.
This is a course on preparation of Federal and individual tax
returns with emphasis on the basic concepts, current tax law
requirements, and recent changes.
Section
#8003 M. Lu
Email the instructor at wlacacct2@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
ACCOUNTING
21 BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING I (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Note: Accounting 21 and 22 together equal Accounting 1. Credit
allowed only for either Accounting 1 or 21. UC Transfer credit
limit: A maximum of 5 units from Accounting 1, 21, and 22 will
be acceptable for UC credit.
Fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping, preparation of the
trial balance, worksheets and simple financial statements, use
of controlling accounts, and the control of cash and bank reconciliation
statements are presented.
Section
#8004 A. Morgan
(8 week
session starting 9/02/08, ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at morganaz@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
ACCOUNTING
25 AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING METHODS AND PROCEDURES 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Completion of one semester of Accounting Principles
(or equivalent), through and including material on payroll accounting,
with a grade of C or better.
Using the computer, this introduction to accounting will provide
information and practice in the basic machine operations, plus
instruction in the following areas: general ledger, depreciation,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Real-world
applications will be stressed throughout the course.
Section
#8001 E. Paymah
Email the instructor at acctg25wlac@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (UC:CSU)
- 3 UNITS
This is a survey course that covers the philosophy and history
of law enforcement, and an overview of crime and the criminal
law. The three basic components of the criminal justice system:
the police, courts, and corrections will be examined. In addition,
career opportunities in all aspects of law enforcement will
be presented.
Section
#8005 G. Yan
Email the instructor at yang@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 2 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
This course covers the basic principles of the English common
law with a special emphasis on sections of the California Penal
Code most frequently used by police officers. Topics will include
the elements of the major crimes and the substantive law.
Section
#8006 G. Yan
Email the instructor at yang@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 8 JUVENILE PROCEDURES (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course is a study of the organization, functions and jurisdiction
of juvenile agencies; the processing and detention of juveniles;
juvenile case disposition; juvenile statutes and court procedures.
Section
#8007 M. Bailey
Email the instructor at baileyMJ@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 15- POLICE SUPERVISION (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course is specifically designed to prepare law enforcement
officers for the duties and responsibilities of the police front
line supervisor. Special emphasis will be placed on the sergeant
and lieutenant of Police as the first level of full-time supervision.
The organizational structure of a police department will be
presented and the primary functions of a field supervisor will
be discussed. Topics will include ratings and evaluations, discretion,
the Code of Ethics, leadership techniques, training and staffing.
Section
#8008 S. Fogel
Email the instructor at sethfogel@cox.net as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 16 RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESS (CSU) 3 UNITS
An in-depth coverage of the hiring process for employment with
a law enforcement agency. Topics will include the application,
written and oral examinations, physical agility exam, medical
exam, background investigation, and academy preparation. The
civil service process will be discussed.
Section
#8009 N. Guidry
Email the instructor at Nakia.Guidry@probation.lacounty.gov
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 75 - CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CSU) – 3 UNITS
The student will become aware of cultural diversity during the presentation of the various course topics, such as community relations, race relations and cultural awareness.
Section #8115 M. Simpson
Email the instructor at SimpsoMM@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
See also: CORRECTIONS 002
Back
to top of page
ART
101 SURVEY OF ART HISTORY I (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
This course introduces the student to some of the great civilizations
of the world. The beliefs and aspirations of such cultures as
ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as Africa, India and pre-conquest
Mesoamerica will be revealed through a study of their visual
arts.
Section
#8012 L. Blake
Email the instructor at lblakeelahi@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section #8220 P. Perbetsky
Email the instructor at pperbetsky@sierracollege.edu as soon as you register.
ART
102 SURVEY OF ART HISTORY II (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Note: Art 101 is not a prerequisite for Art 102.
This course introduces the student to the visual arts of Western
Europe and the U.S. beginning with the Renaissance and ending
in the 20th Century. The work of such artists as Michelangelo
and Picasso will be covered along with such art movements as
Impressionism, Cubism and Surrealism. Optional visits to Los
Angeles area museums will be scheduled.
Section
#8013 A. Taylor
Email the instructor at taylora@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section #8087 A. Taylor
Email the instructor at taylora@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ART
103- ART APPRECIATION I (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
This broad introduction to the nature, vocabulary, media and
history of art, with selections from western and non-western
cultures, is designed to expand visual awareness and understanding
of the visual arts as a unique medium for human inter-relationships.
Section
#8014 K. Huotari
Email the instructor at westart101@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
Section #8202 P. Perbetsky
Email the instructor at pperbetsky@sierracollege.edu as soon as you register.
BUSINESS
1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Note: Students who are Business majors or who are considering
a change to that major are advised to take this course as a
foundation.
It is a survey of the fundamental aspects of all phases of business
including business economics, entrepreneurship alternative,
law, management/leadership, marketing, financial management
and institutions, investing through the securities market, and
challenges facing global markets.
Section
#8017 I. Johnson-Bright
Email the instructor at isispub@aol.com as soon as you register.
Section
#8018 G. Thomas
(8-week
session starting 9/02/08, ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at thomasg@wlac.edu
as soon as you register for information about the two required
on-campus exams, location and dates TBA.
Section #8208 K. Dungey
Email the instructor at kevdungey@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
BUSINESS
5 BUSINESS LAW I (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Note: Same as Law 1.
This course covers the essentials of the law of contracts: agency,
employment, personal property, bailment, sales, and real property
in their application to everyday problems pertaining to business
and to the individual. Elementary safeguards regarding sales
and sales contacts are covered.
Section
#8016 V. Nicholas
(8-week
session starting 9/02/08, ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section #8081 W. Harris
Email the instructor at harrisWB@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
BUSINESS
32 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Business 31 with a grade of C or better submitted
to the instructor of record.
This course covers the principals and techniques of effective
use of English as a communication tool by identifying the speaking,
listening, reading, writing, and computer skills to send clear
and concise messages. Practical experience is given in writing
letters, memos, reports, application letters and job winning
resumes utilizing electronic communications and the Internet.
Section
#8033 S. Bellamy
Email the instructor at shericebellamy@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
BUSINESS
38 BUSINESS COMPUTATIONS (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course provides a comprehensive study of business mathematics
and reviews basic mathematics such as decimals, fractions, and
percentages. It also covers the topics of bank services, payroll,
the mathematics of buying and selling, interest and loans, cash
and trade discounts, and other business computation.
Section
#8034 J. Vanderpool
Email the instructor at vanderj@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 001 – CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITS
RECOMMENDED: For those interested in professions involving children.
The course focuses on the developmental theories from the prenatal stage through adolescence, as well as physical, mental, social and emotional growth.
Section #8093 R. Most
Email the instructor at MostRA@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 001A COMPUTER KEYBOARDING
I (CSU) 1 UNIT
NOTE: Students with one year of High School typewriting or the
ability to type 35 wpm and basic knowledge of MS WORD for Windows
should enroll in CAOT 2.
Mastery of the keyboard and the basic operations of typing and
computers are developed on computers. When CAOT 1A is completed,
students should enroll in CAOT 1B, or CAOT 9, and CAOT 84, or
CAOT 39.
Section
#8061 C. Titus
(8-week
session starting 9/02/08, ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at titusc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 001B - COMPUTER KEYBOARDING
I (CSU) 1 UNIT
Prerequisite: Completion of CAOT 1A.
In this course you will improve your keyboarding skills and
learn to create basic documents using Microsoft WORD. When CAOT
1B is completed, students should enroll in CAOT 1C.
Section
#8063 C. Titus 
(8-week
session starting 9/02/08, ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at titusc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8064 C. Titus
(8-week
session starting 10/27/08, ending on 12/21/08)
Email the instructor at titusc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 001C - COMPUTER KEYBOARDING
I (CSU) 1 UNIT
Prerequisite: Completion of CAOT 1B.
This course is a continuation of CAOT 1B. Further improve your
keyboarding skills and learn to create more documents using
Microsoft WORD.
Section
#8065 C. Titus
(8-week
session starting 9/02/08, ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at titusc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 901 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
AND THEIR USES (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
The course introduces students to fundamental Computer Literacy
concepts. Students will learn to use Windows XP on PC-compatible
computers as well as a word processing program (MS WORD), a
spreadsheet program (MS EXCEL), MS PowerPoint and other applications.
This class is intended for students requiring Hands-On knowledge
of computer applications. This class will be accepted as a prerequisite
for all advanced applications classes under CSIT and CAOT..
Section
#8020 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8021 C. Titus
Email the instructor at titusc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section #8192 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 902 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
SCIENCE (CSU) - 3 UNITS
Note: Students who have completed CS 901 may also take this
course.
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts of computer
science and programming. Applications will NOT be taught. Programming
will be introduced with the BASIC programming language. This
class is intended for Computer Science, Engineering, Math and
Science majors. It is a prerequisite for all CSIT programming
classes and is acceptable as a prerequisite for application
classes.
Section #8022 A. Patil
Email the instructor at patila@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 934 – INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS (CSU)- 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 901 or CS 902 or equivalent experience.
This course covers operating system topics in the A+ certification exam. It provides students with the technical foundation in current Microsoft operating systems (XP and Vista). It covers hands-on experience in OS installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting. It also covers OS command-line interfaces, batch file and windows scripting. This course prepares students to perform operating system support tasks including user account management, NTFS file system security. It is a required prerequisite to enter WLAC’s Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) or the CISCO (CCNA) training program.
Section #8502 A. Chiang
(Hybrid 8 week Class-Starts 9/2/08, ends 10/25/08)
8:00 - 12:50 Sat. CE104
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 935 INTRODUCTION TO LINUX +
(CSU) 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: Computer Science 934 or equivalent experience.
This course gives students a solid foundation in the fundamentals
of the Linux operating system which plays a crucial role in
academic and corporate computing. Unix/Linux currently power
more Internet servers and corporate networks than Windows OS.
The topics include Linux Overview and Architecture, The Kernel
and Shell, File System, Users and Groups Management, Permission
and Ownership Management, Services and Processes Management.
Students gain system-level experience through problem-solving
hands-on lab exercises at the command line and in the graphical
user interface.
Section
#8067 A. Chiang
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 936 - INTRODUCTION TO DATA STRUCTURES
- (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: CSIT 939 or CSIT 990. DESCRIPTION: This course
covers
data structures and advanced programming techniques utilizing
the JAVA programming language. Data structures will include
multi-dimensional arrays, stacks, queues, dynamically allocated
linked lists and trees.
Section
#8066 A. Patil
Email the instructor at patila@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 939 PROGRAMMING IN C (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CSIT 902 or EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
This course introduces object-oriented programming in the C++
language using the Microsoft Visual C++ compiler. It is assumed
that students understand fundamental algorithm design. This
course concentrates on the C++ language and object-oriented
programming.
Section
#8071 A. Patil
Email the instructor at patila@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 948 – ADVANCED SPREADSHEET EXCEL (CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course focuses on learning how to solve problems using Microsoft office Excel 2007, although the concepts and tasks presented could apply to a variety of computer applications and programming languages. Excel is widely used in business as a tool for solving problems and supporting decision making. Excel is a powerful tool for the manipulation and analysis of data. Data are usually analyzed to provide support for whether or not to take some course of action- a decision. Using a spreadsheet allows the organization to quickly change various inputs and see what happens to the outputs. The ability to model the potential impacts of decisions before they are made is very valuable in today’s complex business environment. Many organizations spend hundreds of hours building models in spreadsheets. The course engages students who have mastered basic computer and applications skills by challenging them to think critically and find effective solutions to realistic business problems.
Section #8507 K. Taira
(Hybrid 5 week Class-Starts 9/6/08, ends 10/11/08)
8:00 - 10:25 & 11:10 - 1:25 Sat. CE104
Email the instructor at ktaira@gmail.com as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 965 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
NETWORKS 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 934 or equivalent experience.
This course covers network topics in the CompTIA Network + certification
exam. It serves as a general introduction for students who need
a foundation in computer networking technology, local area networks
(LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). It covers network media,
topology, network architecture, wired and wireless network standards
and protocols. This course is a required prerequisite to enter
WLACs Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) or Computer
Security training program.
Section
#8024 A. Chiang
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CS972 - INTRODUCTION TO CISCO
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS - 4 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS965, CS983 (TCP/IP), or equivalent experience.
This course covers topics including networking, network terminology
and protocols, network standards, LAN, WAN, the layers of the
OSI reference model, cabling, cabling tools. In addition, this
course provides students with their first exposure to Cisco
routers, router programming, and routing protocols. Students
will be introduced to router startup and setup configuration,
the Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS), routing protocols,
and network management issues. The course utilizes hands-on
lab exercises and demonstrations to reinforce network concepts
and theories. This course is equivalent to Cisco's Semester
I & II of the Cisco Network Academy.
Section
#8505 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8505 requires students to do part of their work online. This
section will meet Tuesdays 6:45 10 p.m. in CE 106A.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CS974 - INTRODUCTION TO CISCO
ROUTERS - 4 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS972
This course covers advanced networking topics including; VLSM,
LAN Switching, VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, and WAN Technologies including
PTP and Frame Relay. In addition, students will learn more advanced
Cisco router configuration techniques. The course utilizes hands-on
lab exercises and demonstrations to reinforce network concepts
and theories. This course is equivalent to Cisco's Semester
III & IV of the Cisco Network Academy.
Section
#8504 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8504 requires students to do part of their work online. This
section will meet Thursdays 6:45 10 p.m. in CE 106A.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 980 INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY (CSU) 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 965 or equivalent experience.
This course introduces the basic concepts of computer security.
Students will learn a full range of security concepts &
techniques and apply them to the most popular operating systems
and applications used today. Topics include network vulnerabilities,
access control, cryptography & public key infrastructure,
auditing & intrusion detection, network & communication
security. Lab simulation involves security settings on XP/Server2003.
This course, combined with CS 985, is designed to help candidates
prepare to complete the CompTIA Security+ certification exam
that applies to NCSE security specialization exam. It is also
one of the courses leading to a degree/certificate in Network
and Security Management.
Section
#8025 A. Chiang
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 982 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
WINDOWS SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM - 4 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 965, CS 967, CS981, or equivalent experience.
This course is intended for those who administer Windows 2003
Server, and for those preparing for the Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer Windows 2003 certification exam 70-290. This
course provides the core foundation for supporting Windows 2003
Server. In addition, this course provides support professionals
with the skills necessary to install, configure, customize,
optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows 2003
Server. This is one of the required core courses for the WLAC
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) training program.
Section
#8026 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 983 - MICROSOFT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
ADMINISTRATION - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS 981, CS 982 or equivalent experience. This
course will teach students how to plan a network infrastructure
around features supported by Windows Server 2003. Students will
learn how to configure and support advanced TCP/IP protocol
features including subnetting and VLSM. Students will also work
with network services, such as NAT, IPSec, DHCP, DNS, RRAS,
and prepare for certification exam number: 70-291. In addition,
this course is appropriate for those interested in web server
administration and network security. This is one of the required
core courses for the WLAC Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE) training program.
Section
#8029 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 985 NETWORK AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS SECURITY 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: CS 980 or Server OS or equivalent experience
This course introduces the basic concepts of information assurance.
Topics include security baselines, network and application hardening,
remote communication security, web & internet security,
mail & database security, security policies & procedures,
organizations & operational security and computer forensics.
Lab simulation involves security settings on XP/Sever2003. This
course, combined with CS 980, is designed to help candidates
prepare to complete the CompTIA Security+ exam, MCSE security
specialization exam and CISSP exam (Certified Information System
Security Professional). It is one of the courses leading to
a degree/certificate in network and security management.
Section
#8031 A. Chiang
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 988 INSTALLING, CONFIGURING
AND ADMINISTERING MICROSOFT SQL 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Computer Science 982 and CS 933 or equivalent
experience.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills
required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot
the client-server database management system of Microsoft Structured
Query Language (SQL) Server. This course is also extremely appropriate
for web site developers and database support personnel. This
course is one of the required elective courses for the WLAC
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) training program.
Section
#8027 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 990 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
IN JAVA 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: CSIT 901 and CSIT 902.
This course is designed to take the student through the various
phases of Java programming, from applications and applets to
database programming using JDBC. The course will cover Java
Foundation Classes (JFC), detailed exposure to Util/language
packages, and some networking/animation.
Section
#8023 A. Patil
Email the instructor at patila@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
CORRECTIONS 002 - CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CSU) – 3 UNITS
Note: Same as Administration of Justice 75
The student will become aware of cultural diversity during the presentation of the various course topics, such as community relations, race relations and cultural awareness.
Section #8115 M. Simpson
Email the instructor at SimpsoMM@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ECONOMICS
1 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Explores the decision-making process of the individual, the
firm, and the industry when confronted with scarcity. Topics
include: forms of business organizations, the role of government
in the economic system, and labor/management relations.
Section
#8028 M. Keskinel
Email the instructor at keskinm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8030 M. Keskinel
Email the instructor at keskinm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8197 R. Mabsout
Email the instructor at wlacecon@sbcglobal.net as soon as you register.
ECONOMICS
2 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Note: Economics 1 is not a prerequisite for Economics 2.
This course explores the causes of unemployment, inflation,
dollar depreciation, economic stagnation, as well as policy
changes. Topics include: the national income, business fluctuations,
the financial system, public finance and international economics.
Section
#8032 H. Paulson
Email the instructor at econpro@sbcglobal.net
as soon as you register.
Section
#8198 M. Keskinel
Email the instructor at keskinm@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
ENGLISH
21 ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS (NDA) - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Taking the English Assessment Test for appropriate
placement.
Co-requisite: All English 21 students must also enroll in a
section Learning Skills 50 which requires 1½ hours of
lab work (TBA) each week (Section #1376).
English 21 is a reading and writing course that gives students
practice in developing clear compositions as they respond to
a variety of reading materials.
Section
#8035 N. Lincke-Ivic
Email the instructor at lincken@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8225 H. Long
Email the instructor at longHB@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
28 INTERMEDIATE READING AND COMPOSITION - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Completion of English 21 with a grade of C or
better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through the
English assessment process.
This course meets the A.A. reading and writing requirement.
English 28 gives students practice in paragraph construction
and essay writing, with an emphasis on critical thinking and
critical reading of non-fiction essays and books.
Section
#8036 S. Floyd
Email the instructor at eng28@szann.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8038 S. Floyd
(8-week session starting, 9/02/08,
ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at eng28@szann.com
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
94 INTENSIVE GRAMMAR REVIEW (NDA) - 3 UNITS
Advisory: Eligibility for English 21.
An intensive review of grammar and sentence structure for students
who want extra help before taking English 28 or 101.
Section
#8042 M. Fentress
Email the instructor at mjfwlac@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
101 - COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION I (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Completion of English 28 with a grade of "C"
or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through
the English assessment process. English 101 is the composition
course that transfers to four-year colleges and universities.
Accordingly, the assignments in essay writing, rhetorical analysis
and critical reading are rigorous.
Section
#8044 R. Sprague
Email the instructor at spragurl@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8046 H. Vishwanadha
Email the instructor at hvishwanadha@gmail.com as soon as you register.
Section
#8047 S. Lyons-Burns
(8-week session starting 9/02/08,
ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at lyonsburns101@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8048 S. Lyons-Burns
Email the instructor at lyonsburns101@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
102 - COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION II (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of C or better.
"We tell ourselves stories in order to live," says
Joan Didion. Learn to analyze and write critical essays on short
stories, novels, poems, and plays that reflect a range of human
experience.
Section
#8050 N. Lincke-Ivic
Email the instructor at lincken@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8226 H. Bailey-Hofmann
Email the instructor at BaileyHH@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
ENGLISH
103 - COMPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKING (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course, which meets the transfer critical thinking requirement,
is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing
skills beyond the level achieved in English 101. Based on non-fiction
writings, the course will focus on the development of logical
reasoning and analytical and argumentative writing skills.
Section
#8053 R. Sandowicz
Email the instructor at sandowr@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8052 H. Bailey-Hofmann
Email the instructor at BaileyHH@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8227 J. Pilaro
Email the instructor at pilaroj@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
127 - CREATIVE WRITING (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent.
This course introduces the student to the basic elements of
writing fiction, poetry and drama through reading and writing
assignments.
Section
#8056 H. Bailey-Hofmann
Email the instructor at BaileyHH@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8117 H. Bailey-Hofmann
(Session starting on 9/2/08,
ending on 12/21/08)
Email the instructor at BaileyHH@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
215 SHAKESPEARE I (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Note: Acceptable for English 90 credit at UCLA.
A study of the poems and plays selected from the works of Shakespeare.
The course covers many of the elements found in Shakespeares
work, such as structure, character, conflict, setting, style,
theme, the supra-supernatural, and symbolic meaning. The selection
of plays will include at least two each from his tragedies,
histories, and comedies. Students will study Elizabethan and
Jacobean life in relation to Shakespeares works.
Section #8059 R. Sprague
Email the instructor at spragurl@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
239 WOMEN IN LITERATURE (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: English 101.
This course is a survey of literature by and about women from
the early times to the present. Poetry, autobiographical short
stories and novels will be analyzed from the viewpoint of womens
roles and images. Critical writing is required.
Section
#8058 N. Lincke-Ivic
Email the instructor at lincken@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
270 SCIENCE FICTION 3 UNITS
This course presents science fiction as literature, with emphasis
on the use of mythology, science fiction by scientists and nonscientists,
politically and philosophically oriented science fiction, and
science fiction as fantasy and escape literature.
Section
#8060 N. Lincke-Ivic
Email the instructor at lincken@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
275 - CALIFORNIA LITERATURE IN THE CALIFORNIA LABOR MOVEMENT
This course explores the social and political history of working
people in California through its literature, including fiction;
poetry, drama, expository forms, and films.
Section
#8057 B. Anders
Email the instructor at bruceonline@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 007B COLLEGE ESL VII: WRITING/GRAMMAR:
READING/VOC: LIST/SPEAK 7B 3 UNITS
English As a Second Language 7B is designed for second language
students who wish 1) to develop college reading versatility
and efficiency and 2) to use critical reading skills in analyzing
difficult material.
Section
#8055 N. Sander
Email the instructor at sanderN@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
001 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 UNITS
This course provides an overview of entrepreneurship: creating
or finding a feasible business concept, starting, marketing,
financing, organizing, and managing a successful company. The
characteristics, knowledge and skills of entrepreneurs, as well
as sources of capital, are also examined.
Section
#8091 M. Franks
(8-week
session starting on 9/02/08, ending on 10/27/08)
Email the instructor at franksma@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
FINANCE
2 INVESTMENTS (CSU) 3 UNITS
NOTE: This course is offered only in the Spring semester.
This course provides the tools that the student can use to make
smart investment decisions. By utilizing these tools, the student
will have the foundation to analyze any type of investment.
Beyond the general analytical tools, the course covers investments
in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate.
Section
#8118 D. Elrington
(Session starting on 9/02/08,
ending on 10/27/08)
Email the instructor at dwelrington@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
FINANCE
8 PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS (CSU) 3 UNITS
This is a life-changing course which should be taken by anyone
who wishes to be financially secure. This course teaches smart
decision-making, using the time value of money as a tool to
understand the dynamics of everyday personal financial planning,
achieving goals, debt management, saving, spending, insurance
and retirement, as well as exploring financial investment, real
property, estate and tax planning.
Section
#8223 R. Jones
(Session starting on 9/02/08,
ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at roxanne@thompsonwm.com as soon as you register.
FIRE
TECH 204 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION (CSU LA)
3 UNITS
Building construction related to fire control. For Public Safety
Departments and other agencies that cross-train law enforcement
and fire suppression personnel. Theory and fundamentals of how
and why fires start, spread and are controlled.
Section
#8068 R. Shackelford
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
FIRE
TECH 216 FUNDAMENTALS OF PERSONAL SAFETY & EMERGENCY ACTION
(CSU LA) 3 UNITS
This course examines the foundational concepts of occupational
health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations.
Topics include risk evaluation procedures for fire stations,
training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations
involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescues.
After completion of this course, students will be able to establish
and manage a safety program for an emergency service organization.
Section
#8070 R. Shackelford
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
HEALTH
11 - PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course will survey information regarding personal and community
health, and basic principles of healthful living. Such subjects
as drug and alcohol abuse, cancer, AIDS, nutrition, diet, personal
care and consumer health will be covered
Section
#8072 A. Lulejian
Email the instructor at Lulejian@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8074 M. Smith
Email the instructor at smithmm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8076 J. Kuckreja
Email the instructor at kuckreja@lavc.edu
as soon as you register. Mandatory on-campus midterm and final on Saturdays, October
18th, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Location: Room PEC 113) and December 13th from 9 a.m. –
10 a.m. (Location: Room PECN 11, near tennis courts) Be on time. No exceptions.
Section
#8078 B. Pfiffner
Email the instructor at BCPFiffner@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
HISTORY
11 - POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I (UC:CSU)
- 3 UNITS
A survey of political, economic, cultural and foreign policy
areas of America from its roots in Europe through Reconstruction.
Mandatory on-campus midterm and final on Saturdays, October
25th, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and December 13th from 11 a.m.
1 p.m. Location to be announced.
Section
#8082 R. Sennet
Email the instructor at sennetra@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8083 J. Frykenberg
Email the instructor at jsfrykenberg@earthlink.net as soon as you register.
HISTORY
12 - POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II (UC:CSU)
- 3 UNITS
Note: History 11 is not a prerequisite for History 12.
A survey of political, economic, cultural and foreign policy
aspects of the American nation from Reconstruction to the present.
Mandatory on-campus midterm and final on Saturdays, October
25th, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and December 13th from 11 a.m.
1 p.m. Location to be announced.
Section
#8086 R. Sennet
Email the instructor at sennetra@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
HUMANITIES
30 THE BEGINNINGS OF CIVILIZATION (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
This survey of the cultural heritage of Western Civilization,
from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece to the Early Renaissance,
presents a history of cultures and values with emphasis on artistic,
literary, musical, religious and philosophical traditions using
a wide variety of audio/visual materials. Optional visits to
Los Angeles area museums will be scheduled.
Section
#8088 A. Taylor
Email the instructor at taylora@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8203 K. Huotari
Email the instructor at westart101@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
JAPANESE
001 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE 1 (UC:CSU) 5 UNITS
Note: This section requires students to do part of their work
online. Online portion of this course will start on the first
day of the semester, and campus meetings will be held every
Saturday from 9 a.m. 12:15 p.m. in FA209. Computers with Internet
access are available on the second floor of the Library in the
Internet Research Lab, at no cost to enrolled students.
This course provides the fundamentals of the Japanese language
with emphasis on communications skills in listening, speaking,
reading and writing in Japanese. The Japanese syllabaries of
Hiragana and Katakana, as well as some basic Kanji characters
are introduced. In addition, the course introduces the study
of Japanese culture.
Section
#8510 M. Abe
Email the instructor at machiko4wlac@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
JAPANESE
022 FUNDAMENTALS OF JAPANESE II (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Japanese 21 with a grade of C or the equivalent.
(a maximum of 5 units from Japanese 21 and 22 will be accepted
for UC credits)
Japanese 22 is a continuation of Japanese 21. Together Japanese
21 and 22 are equivalent to Japanese 1, a 5-unit course. (Note:
students are expected to have learned how to read and write
Hiragana, to enroll in this course.) This course provides the
fundamentals of the Japanese language with emphasis on communication
skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Japanese.
The Japanese syllabaries of Katakana, and some basic Kanji characters
are introduced. In addition, the course introduces the study
of Japanese culture. It is highly recommended that students
have an access to their own computers at home, which can download
the Japanese language pack.
Section
#8089 M. Abe
Email the instructor at machiko4wlac@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
JEWISH
STUDIES 26 SURVEY OF JEWISH THOUGHT AND CULTURE (UC:CSU) -
3 UNITS
In this course students examine important ideas in Judaism as
well as art, music, and film that reflect Jewish ideas and culture.
Section
#8090 B. Goldberg
Email the instructor at goldbergb@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LAW
1 BUSINESS LAW 1 (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
NOTE: This course is the same as Business 5. Credit is not granted
for students enrolled in or with credit for Business 5.
Essentials of the law of contracts, of its application to everyday
problems pertaining to business and to the individual are covered.
Elementary safeguards regarding sales and sales contracts are
also considered. Case discussion and lecture method are utilized.
Section
#8094 L. Harris
Email the instructor at HarrisLL@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LAW
2 BUSINESS LAW II (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Note: A maximum of one course from Law 1 or 2 is acceptable
for UC transfer.
This course covers essentials of the laws of negotiable instruments,
security devices, partnerships, corporations, estates and bankruptcy
in their application to everyday problems of business.
Section
#8095 K. Cox
Email the instructor at kmcoxjd@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
LAW
003 CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE LAW (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
(Same as Paralegal 3)
This course presents a comparative and analytical study of the
law and related problems concerning the Bill of Rights and the
U.S. Constitution. Life and the death penalty, freedoms of speech
and press, freedom of religion, racial and sexual equality,
and privacy are some of the topics under consideration, with
emphasis on recent court decisions and current events. The course
is a recommended elective for the Paralegal Certificate.
Section
#8096 A. Battle
Email the instructor at battlelaw06@aol.com
as soon as you register.
LEARNING
SKILLS 73 ONLINE GRAMMAR AND WRITING LAB (NDA) 1 UNIT
This course provides students with an introduction to the foundations
of grammar in the writing process. Students will have access
to nearly 50 online writing labs and will be required to submit
written assignments for peer and instructor review.
Section
#8100 J. Stern
(8 week session starting 9/02/08,
ending 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at sternJC@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LEARNING
SKILLS 480A INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY A (NDA) 1
UNIT
This course is the first in a three-part series that offers
a thorough introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web.
This course provides students with the necessary awareness and
skills to recognize, understand, and make best use of the many
research and communication resources available online. Course
topics include: Internet literacy, history, and definitions;
popular file types; societal issues such as copyright, free
speech, and plagiarism. Students are encouraged to enroll in
all three courses (Learning Skills 480A, B, and C) to gain the
maximum benefit.
Section
#8101 J. Stern
(5 Week session: starts 9/02/08,
ends 10/04/08)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
LIBRARY
SCIENCE 88 BUSINESS RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET - 1 UNIT
This course provides an overview of the many business resources
available in computerized format on the Internet, and elsewhere.
The student will learn how and where to find information on
companies, industries, stocks, securities markets, real estate,
and on other business topics.
Section
#8105 K. Lee
(7-week Class - Starts 9/8/08, Ends 10/24/2008)
Email the instructor profken88@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LIBRARY
SCIENCE 101 LIBRARY RESEARCH METHODS (UC:CSU) 1 UNIT
Students will become familiar with the organization of the Library
and the types of resources - both print and electronic - in
the Library. Students will also learn to discriminate and select
various types of resources in order to develop appropriate search
strategies for research projects. Knowing which sources to use,
and the most efficient ways of using them, will maximize the
benefits of library research.
Section
#8106 K. Lee
(Starts 9/08/08, ends 12/21/08)
Email the instructor at profken101@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LIBRARY
SCIENCE 102 INTERNET RESEARCH METHODS (CSU) - 1 UNIT
Explore the World Wide Web. Learn to utilize general search
engines and directories to locate the millions of home pages
on the Internet. Obtain precise information with well-developed
search strategies. Learn to apply critical standards to the
sites you find on the Web.
Section
#8110 J. Chow
(7-Week Class: starts 9/08/08, ends 10/24/08)
Email the instructor at prochowonline@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LIBRARY
SCIENCE 103 INFORMATION LITERACY: SEARCH STRATEGIES, TOOLS
AND RESOURCES (UC:CSU) 2 UNITS
Learn modern search strategies with the latest research tools
that will enable students to access information from resources
in print and electronic format in any modern research library.
Section
#8111 J. Chow
Email the instructor at prochowonline@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
MARKETING
001 PRINCIPLES OF SELLING (CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course covers creating effective selling presentations
and persuasive communications.
Section
#8116 S. Rouzan
Email the instructor at SRouzanWLAC@gmail.com as you register.
MATHEMATICS
115 - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA - 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: Mathematics 112 with a grade of "C"
or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through
the math assessment process.
This is a first course in algebra. It covers the fundamental
operations on natural numbers and carries on a logical development
through all the real numbers. The course includes the solution
of linear and quadratic equations and their graphs, factoring
and statement problems. There is a mandatory on-campus orientation
on Tuesday, 9/2/08, from 2 4 p.m. and three required on-campus
Saturday exams from 2 - 4 p.m. on 10/11/08, 11/15/08 and 12/21/08.
All on-campus meetings will be held in B8, Room 101.
Section
#8120 M. Alwash
Email the instructor at alwashm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
MATHEMATICS
125 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA - 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 or 118 with a grade of "C"
or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through
the math assessment process.
Manipulative skills in algebra are developed and strengthened
in this course. The topics include rational exponents, the complete
number system of algebra, algebraic and graphical solutions
to linear and quadratic equations, logarithmic and exponential
functions, elementary theory of equations and inequalities and
conics. Visit http://www.onlineteaching.com/start.html for the
location and dates of the mandatory on-campus orientation and
exams.
Section
#8122 M. Mirfattah
Email the instructor at contact@onlineteaching.com
as soon as you register.
MATHEMATICS 245 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Math 125 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate placement level demonstrated through the math assessment process.
This course covers algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, linear systems, functions of real numbers, probability and mathematical induction.
There is a mandatory on-campus orientation on Wednesday, 9/3/08, from 7-9 p.m. in B3-100. Note that there will be at least three required on-campus exams, dates and location to be announced.
Section #8201 P. Arriola
Email the instructor at parriol01@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
MULTIMEDIA
100 - INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA (CSU) - 3 UNITS
An overview of the interactive multimedia industry, the profession
and career options, the market, and the production process including
concept development, interactive design, asset manipulation,
programming and delivery. This introduction forms the basis
for study of digital and non-linear technologies and applications.
Section
#8126 R. Beaty
Email the instructor at probeaty7@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
MUSIC
101 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Basic rudiments of musical notation, scales, keys, intervals,
common musical terms and elementary keyboard are studied.
Section
#8129 K. Festinger
Email the instructor at professorimprov@sbcglobal.net
as soon as you register.
Section
#8124 C. Sweeney
Email the instructor at cpspiano@msn.com as soon as you register.
MUSIC
122 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
NOTE: Music History and Literature I is not a prerequisite to
Music History and Literature II.
Styles, techniques and forms of music from 1750 to present are
traced. Special emphasis is placed on the development of the
orchestra and its forms. The artistic philosophy of each style
period is examined.
Section
#8125 J. Sweeney
Email the instructor at sweeneyj@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
MUSIC
251 JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP (UC:CSU) - .5 UNITS
This class will cover basic jazz improvisation using the chordscale
approach. Students will learn the modes associated with major,
minor, and dominant 7th chords, and how to analyze diatonic
and non-diatonic chord progressions. We will apply this knowledge
by playing along with MP3s built into the website, and by creating
our own MP3 recordings, submitted for instructor review. The
instructors text, Playing the Changes, a Beginners Guide to
Jazz Improvisation, is required for the class. Four on-campus
"jam sessions" are offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
on the following Saturdays: September 27, October 25, November
22, and December 13.
Section
#8128 K. Festinger
Email the instructor at professorimprov@sbcglobal.net
as soon as you register.
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT 5 COLLEGE SURVIVAL (CSU) 2 UNITS
This course includes an overview of career development, personal
appraisal and career testing, a computerized career information
search, a personal skills evaluation, and educational planning
and decision-making as it relates to the self and the world
of work.
Section
#8133 A. Narez-Acosta
Email the instructor at narezaa@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT 8 CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (CSU) 2 UNITS
Personal Development 8 is an introduction to career planning
and is designed for students who are contemplating vocational
choices. The focus is on a comprehensive career and personal
evaluation, the development of an appropriate educational plan,
and the ability to develop a personal career strategy.
Section
#8135 A. Narez-Acosta
Email the instructor at narezaa@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT 20 - POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: THE SCOPE OF CAREER
PLANNING (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course provides students with the information to make appropriate
educational, career and lifestyle choices. Topics examined include
educational programs and their requirements, career resources
and the career decision-making process, career planning, personal
assessment, steps for success, values clarification, exploring
personality and interests, skills assessment, the world of work,
career options, making decisions, job search, preparing a winning
resume, interviewing skills, and strategies for managing your
career. Students will design their own educational plan.
Section
#8177 P. Banday
Email the instructor at bandaypg@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 40 - COLLEGE SUCCESS SEMINAR (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course will examine issues related to higher education that impact student success. Topics will include an overview of academic success skills, value and purpose of higher education, diversity in higher education, learning styles and memory, WLAC college policies and resources, health and wellness issues, decision making , factors that impact lifelong learning, effective oral, interpersonal and written communication strategies, critical thinking, career exploration and educational planning.
Section #8178 A. Narez-Acosta
Email the instructor at narezaa@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
PHILOSOPHY
I INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Study of problems of knowledge, metaphysics, science, and religion.
This course examines such questions as the existence of God,
the problem of evil, the nature of the soul and the origin of
knowledge.
Section
#8143 J. Provost
Email the instructor at jprovost@mpc.edu as soon as you register.
Section
#8173 K. Hansen
Email the instructor at khansen@sierracollege.edu as soon as you register.
PHILOSOPHY
6 LOGIC IN PRACTICE (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Critical thinking. This course applies the principles of logic
to practical problems with emphasis upon the analysis of language
as an aid to sound thinking.
Section
#8161 R. Mayock
Email the instructor at mayockr@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8162 R. Mayock
Email the instructor at mayockr@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
POLITICAL
SCIENCE 1 - THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES (UC:CSU) - 3
UNITS
This course studies the United States political system: theory,
structure, and functions of national, state and local government.
Meets the U.S. Constitution requirement.
Section
#8134 J. Liljeblad
Email the instructor at liljebla@usc.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8130 S. Khorooshi
(8-week
session starts on 9/02/08, ends on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8132 S. Khorooshi
(8-week
session starting on 9/02/08, ends on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
POLITICAL
SCIENCE 4 INTRODUCTION TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (CSU)
3 UNITS
This general survey course introduces the student to the various
functions, structures and services of state governments, their
relation to local governments, and their interrelationships
with the federal government.
Section
#8127 R. Patterson
Email the instructor at patterr@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PSYCHOLOGY
1 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
The course presents a survey of scientific theories, research
and findings in behavior, including such topics as personality,
perception, memory, motivation, emotion, learning, intelligence,
consciousness, thinking, human relationships, abnormal behavior
and an overview of what psychologists do.
Section
#8142 M. Walbridge
Email the instructor at wellswalbridge@earthlink.net
as soon as you register.
Section
#8144 M. Walbridge
Email the instructor at wellswalbridge@earthlink.net
as soon as you register.
Section
#8230 C. Canales
Email the instructor at canalesC@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 001 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES (CSU) 3 UNITS
NOTE: Required for salespersons license; elective for Brokers
license.
This beginning course in real estate fundamentals is required
for the real estate salespersons license and is highly recommended
as a foundation course in real estate. Real estate economics,
terminology and definitions, real estate law, ownership rights,
real estate investment and career opportunities, as well as
other subjects vital to a basic understanding of real estate
are covered.
Section
#8139 J. Howell
(8 week session starts on 9/02/08,
ends on 10/2508)
Email the instructor at instructorhowell@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 003 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course covers the day-to-day activities of the real estate
brokerage business from the viewpoint of both the owner and
the sales staff. It gives practical training in such topics
as: time management, human relations, client psychology, financing,
leasing, appraising and property management. The course is required
for those seeking the California brokers license.
Section
#8140 A. Porter
Email the instructor at drporterwlac@aol.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8153 A. Porter
(8 week session starts on 9/02/08,
ends on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at drporterwlac@aol.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 004 REAL ESTATE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course covers organization and preparation of real property
documentation.
Section
#8183 F. Young
(8 week session starts on 9/02/08,
ends on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at francisassociates@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Back
to top of page
REAL
ESTATE 005 LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE I (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course covers in detail the principles of property ownership
and management, with special emphasis on the law as it applies
to community property, conveyances, deeds, trust deeds, leases,
brokerage activities, liens, homesteads, wills, estates and
taxes.
Section
#8141 J. Carter
Email the instructor at attyjcarter@aol.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 007 REAL ESTATE FINANCE 1 (CSU) 3 UNITS
Forms and sources of financial property, construction and permanent
financing are studied.
Section
#8171 G. Enciso Givhan
Email the instructor at lamaestra19@gmail.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 009 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL I CSU) 3 UNITS
This basic appraisal course studies the theory, principles and
methods used in the valuation of residential, commercial and
industrial properties.
Section
#8158 J. Ratkovich
Email the instructor at jcratkovich@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 010 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL II 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: Real Estate 9
This advanced appraisal course features a brief review of the
theory, principle and methods used in the valuation of residential,
commercial and industrial properties. It also features case
study problems illustrating the use of the three approaches
to value, and a thorough analysis of the components utilized
by the income approach. This course emphasizes the valuation
of all income-producing property is usually required.
Section
#8191 F. Elahi
Email the instructor at fazelahi@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 014 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course is designed for real estate brokers, salespeople
and owners of income-producing properties. Topics covered include
the nature and types of property management, organization for
management, leases and contracts, rent scheduling, selling of
space and techniques of renting, tenant selection and supervision,
relations with owners, budgets, purchasing accounts, reports,
ethics and legal and professional.
Section #8209 C. Grayson
(Starts 9/2/08, ends 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at cgrayson@fsrminc.com as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 21 REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS 3 UNITS
NOTE: Required for broker's license and elective for sales person's
license.
This course covers the fundamentals of economic trends and factors
which affect the real estate market. Topics covered include:
urban structural relationships, real estate market analysis,
problems of subdividing, and the governmental relationship to
real estate development.
Section
#8185 G. Enciso Givhan
Email the instructor at lamaestra19@gmail.com
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
1 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (UC:CSU) 5 UNITS
Fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis on the spoken
language and the study of Hispanic cultures. Students with previous
knowledge of Spanish should enroll in a higher level. Native
speakers should enroll in Spanish 3, 4, 5, or 6.
Section
#8146 N. Jacinto
Email the instructor at JacintoN@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab, section 8152.
Section #8195 R. Arceo
Email the instructor at arceorwlac@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab, section 8196.
SPANISH 2 – ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (UC:CSU) – 5 UNITS
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab. Recommended: Spanish 1 with a grade of “C” or better, or two years of high school Spanish, or equivalent.
Continues development of language skills in Spanish, with emphasis on everyday Spanish. Studies of the culture will be continued.
Section #8193 N. Jacinto
Email the instructor at JacintoN@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab, section 8194.
Back
to top of page
SPANISH
21 FUNDAMENTAL OF SPANISH I (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
NOTE: Spanish 21 and Spanish 22 together are equivalent to Spanish
1. UC Transfer Credit Limit: A maximum of 5 units from Spanish
21 and 22 will be accepted for credit.
This course provides the first half of the fundamentals of first
semester pronunciation, grammar, practice in understanding,
speaking, reading and writing simple Spanish.
Section
#8148 Y. Kim
Email the instructor at yunsook@ucla.edu
as soon as you register.
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101A lab, section 8154.
Section
#8149 E. Palencia
(8 week session
starting on 9/02/08, ending on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at eldyp@glendale.edu
as soon as you register.
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101A lab, section 8155.
SPANISH
22 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH II (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Note: Spanish 21 and 22 together are equivalent to Spanish 1.
This course provides the second half of the fundamentals of
first semester Spanish. It stresses pronunciation, grammar,
and practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing
simple Spanish.
Section
#8150 M. Redoles
Email the instructor at wlac_redoles@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101B, section 8156.
SPANISH
101 SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY (CSU) 1 UNIT
Note: For Spanish 1, student must complete 32 hours of lab work
for each course.
Students must be enrolled in a Spanish 1 class to register for
this lab section.
This online laboratory course uses multimedia to enhance Spanish
language instruction. Students will access Vistas Web-SAM, the
electronic version of the printed Vistas Workbook, Video Manual,
and Lab Manual used as supplemental materials to the Vistas,
2nd edition textbook.
Section
#8152 N. Jacinto
Email the instructor at JacintoN@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
For Spanish 1 students in section #8146.
Section #8194 N. Jacinto
Email the instructor at JacintoN@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
For Spanish 2 students in section #8193.
Section #8196 R. Arceo
Email the instructor at arceorwlac@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
For Spanish 1 students in section #8195.
SPANISH
101A SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY (CSU) 1 UNIT
Note: For Spanish 21 student must complete 16 hours of lab work
for each course.
Students must be enrolled in a Spanish 21 class to enroll in
this lab section.
This online laboratory course uses multimedia to enhance Spanish
language instruction. Students will access Vistas Web-SAM, the
electronic version of the printed Vistas Workbook, Video Manual,
and Lab Manual used as supplemental materials to the Vistas,
2nd edition textbook.
Section #8154 Y. Kim
Email the instructor at Yunsook@ucla.edu
as soon as you register.
For Spanish 21 students in section #8148.
Section
#8155 E. Palencia
(8 week session starting on 9/02/08, ending
on 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at eldyp@glendale.edu as soon as you register.
For Spanish 21 students in section #8149.
SPANISH
101B SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY (CSU) 1 UNIT
Note: For Spanish 22, student must complete 16 hours of lab
work for each course.
Students must be enrolled in a Spanish 22 class to enroll in
this lab section.
This online laboratory course uses multimedia to enhance Spanish
language instruction. Students will access Vistas Web-SAM, the
electronic version of the printed Vistas Workbook, Video Manual,
and Lab Manual used as supplemental materials to the Vistas,
2nd edition textbook.
Section
#8156 M. Redoles
Email the instructor at wlac_redoles@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
For Spanish 22 students in section #8150.
Back
to top of page
SPEECH
121 THE PROCESS OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (UC:CSU) -
3 UNITS
This is an advanced course in the analysis of the principles
and significance of interpersonal social interactions in all
areas of life. Perception, building positive relationships,
personal disclosure, self-fulfilling prophecies, effective listening,
communication apprehension, verbal and non-verbal communication,
the impact of gender and culture on communication, expressing
emotion, assertiveness, aggression, and conflict management
will be examined.
Section
#8160 P. Fife
Email the instructor at pamela_fife@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8164 L. Habel
Email the instructor at habellowell@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8165 B. Lemonds
(8 week session starts 9/02/08,
ends 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at lemondb@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
SPEECH
151 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
NOTE: UC credit limits: 1 course from 104, 121, 151. This course
focuses on the skills necessary for effective communication
in small group discussions. Topics covered include creative
decision making, conflict management, anger management, leadership,
group think, problem solving and the nature of power.
Section
#8167 W. Buchynski
Email the instructor at buchynb@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8168 N. Smith
(8 week session starts 9/02/08,
ends 10/25/08)
Email the instructor at smithng@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
SUPERVISED
LEARNING ASSISTANCE 001T SUPERVISED LEARNING ASSISTANCE (NDA)
- 00.00 UNITS (RPT9)
Students will access online tutoring assistance using ETUDES-NG,
the college online course management system, at no cost with
enrollment in a section of Supervised Learning Assistance (SLA/1T).
Section #8958 General Subject Tutoring - math, economics, psychology, sociology, philosophy. http://www.wlac.edu/online/tutoring.htm
Section #8978 Writing Lab - writing assistance for English courses o
