ACCOUNTING
1 INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING 1 (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 info@arabianmorgan.com
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.
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
8004 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 G. Yan
Email the instructor at yang@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 15 POLICE SUPERVISION 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Employment in law enforcement.
This course is specifically designed to prepare
law enforcement officers for the duties and
responsibilities of a police supervisor. It
is primarily concerned with supervisory functions,
techniques and the underlying principles governing
their applications.
Section
8008 R. Williams
Email the instructor at williard@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 16 RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESS
3 UNITS
This course provides in-depth coverage of
the legal selection process, and is designed
to assist students in becoming employed in
a law enforcement agency. The course includes
written exam techniques, information on the
agility exam, and an explanation of background
investigations, psychology tests, medical
exams and practical ways to assist the candidate
through the academy.
Section
8009 N. Guidry
Email the instructor at plai4@aol.com
as soon as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 75 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS
(CSU) 3 UNITS
This basic course deals with the nature of
correctional work; aims and objectives of
Correctional Administration; probation and
practices; skills, knowledge and attitudes
required for employment in this field; types
of institutions and services; and career opportunities.
Section XXXX G. Yan
Email the instructor at yang@wlac.edu as soon
as you register.
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE 160 POLICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
(CSU) 3 UNITS
This course examines the effects of the organizational
structure and administrative procedure on
the implementation of police functions. Special
topics will include assessment of the recruitment
and hiring processes, career advancement and
leadership; administrative problems of staffing
and morale as a law enforcement employer.
Section
8010 S. Fogel
Email the instructor at sethfogel@cox.net
as soon as you register
ALLIED
HEALTH 12 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
3 UNITS
This course is designed for students interested
in learning about health care careers, including
work descriptions, work environment, employment
opportunities, educational requirements, and
earnings. Students will also learn about the
health care system in the United States, including
the development of medicine and trends in
financing.
Section
8011 T. Legassick
Email the instructor at legassT@wlac.edu as
soon as you register.
ART
101 SURVEY OF ART HISTORY I (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
This course introduces students 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.
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.
Click
to see the course
syllabus.
Section
8013 A. Taylor
Email the instructor at taylora@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ART
103 ART APPRECIATION 1 (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.
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 entrepreneurship
alternative, management/leadership, marketing,
financial management and institutions, investing
through the securities market, and challenges
facing global markets.
Section
8015 P. Stansbury
Email the instructor at stansbp@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
BUSINESS
5 BUSINESS LAW (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
(See LAW 1 below)
Section
8016 V. Nicholas
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 901 INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTERS AND THEIR USES 1 (CSU) 3 UNITS
This 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 Networking,
Database and other non-programming classes
offered as part of the CSIT curriculum.
Section
8020 M. Levy
Email the instructor at levymu@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
8021 C. Titus
Email the instructor at titusc@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 PASCAL, C++ and
assembly programming languages. 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 M. Levy
Email the instructor at levymu@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 917 BEGINNING
MICRO ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: CO SCI 902 or equivalent experience.
This course will teach the student how to
design/develop/implement assembly language
programs for PCs. Topics to be covered include
hardware architecture and software concepts,
program design and debugging and use of operating
system calls.
Section
8023 A. Patil
Email the instructor at patila@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 965 INTRODUCTION
TO MICROSOFT NETWORKS 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: CS 901 (or CS 902) and CS 934
or equivalent experience.
This course covers network hardware and protocols
in A+ and Network+ certification exam. This
course serves as a general introduction for
students who need a foundation in current
Microsoft networking technology, local area
networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
It covers network media, architecture, standards,
protocols, and administrative tools in Windows
2000/3 environment. This is one of the required
courses for WLACs Microsoft Certified System
Engineer (MCSE) or the CISCO (CCNA) training
program.
Section
8024 A. Chiang
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 980 INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY I 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 used today. The topics include: Vulnerabilities
and Attacks, Cryptographic Methods, Public
Key Infrastructure, Certificate Management,
Access Control and Authentication, Network
Infrastructure Security and Security Policy.
This course, combined with CS985 is designed
to help candidates preparing to take CompTIA
Security+ and MCSA Security Specialization
certification exam. It is one of the courses
leading to AA 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 SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: CS 965, CS967, CS 981 or equivalent
Microsoft certifications.
This course is intended for those who administer
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, and for those
preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineering Windows 2003 certification examination
70-290. This course provides the core foundation
for supporting Microsoft 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 course 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 965, CS 967, CS 981 or equivalent
Microsoft certifications.
This course will teach student how to plan
a network infrastructure around features supported
by Windows 2003. Students will learn how to
configure and support the TCP/IP protocol
and use network services, such as IPSec, DHCP,
DNS and prepare for certification exam number:
70-216. 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.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 984 INTRODUCTION
TO WINDOWS ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICES 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: CS 981, CS 982, CS 983 or equivalent
Microsoft certifications.
This course introduces students to Windows
2003 Server Active Directory Services (ADS)
concepts. Students learn to plan, configure
and administer an ADS infrastructure. In addition,
students will also learn to use Active Directory
to centrally manage users, groups, shared
folders and network resources. This course
is one of the required courses for the WLAC
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
training program.
Section
8031 M. Butler
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 985 INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY II
3 UNITS
Prerequisite: CS 965 and CS 980 or equivalent
experience.
This course introduces the concepts of information
assurance. The topics include: Network and
Application Hardening, Network Monitor, Auditing,
Intrusion Detection, Remote Communication
Security, Audit Policy, Group Policy, Internet
Security, Web Security, E-mail Security and
Operational Security. This course combined
with CS980 is designed to help candidates
preparing to take CompTIA Security+ and MCSA
Security Specialization Certification Exam.
It is one of the courses leading to AA degree/Certificate
in Network and Security management.
Section
8027 A. Chiang
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ECONOMICS
1 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I (UC:CSU) 3
UNITS
This introductory microeconomics course provides
an understanding of basic economic principles
and forces, which govern the production, and
distribution of goods and services. Topics
include: forms of business organizations,
the role of government in the economic system,
value and price in a free enterprise system,
labor/management relations and contemporary
economic developments.
Section
8028 M. Keskinel
Email the instructor at econ1online@yahoo.com
as soon as your register.
Section
8030 A. Yguado
Email the instructor at yguadoar@laccd.edu
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
8019 M. Keskinel
(8 Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at KeskinM@wlac.edu
as soon as your register.
Section 8032 H. Paulson
Email the instructor at econpro@sbcglobal.net
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
21 ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS 3 UNITS (NDA)
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 1736)
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.
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 for English 28.
This course meets the AA reading and writing
requirement. English 28 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 J. Fentress
Email the instructor at jfwlac@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8038 S. Floyd
(8
Week session starting
9/05/06, ending 10/28/06.)
Email the instructor at wlac@szann.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8040 S. Floyd
(8 Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at wlac@szann.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8041 S. Floyd
(8
Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at wlac@szann.com
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
94 INTENSIVE GRAMMAR REVIEW 3 UNITS
NDA
Advisory: Eligibility for English 21.
This is an intensive review of grammar and
sentence structure, for students who want
extra help, before taking English 28 or 101.
Section
8042 J. Fentress
Email the instructor at mjfwlac@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
101 COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION (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. In English 101 you will
develop arguments, research essays, and learn
critical research skills. This course will
expose you to a variety of cultural arguments
in advertising, newspapers, periodicals, and
the Internet, and prepare you to interact
critically with them.
Section
8044 B. Anders
Email the instructor at bruceonline@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
8046 S. Lyons-Burns
Email the instructor at lyonsburns101@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8047 J. Pilaro
(8
Week session starting
9/05/06,
ending 10/28/06.)
Email the instructor at pilaroj@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
8049 J. Pilaro
(8
Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at pilaroj@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
102 COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION II (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.
ENGLISH
103 COMPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKING (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.
The course will focus on the development of
logical reasoning and analytical and argumentative
writing skills.
Section
8052 N. Lincke-Ivic
Email the instructor at lincken@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
8053 R. Sprague
Email the instructor at spragurl@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 B. Goldberg
Email the instructor at goldbergb@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
209 CALIFORNIA LITERATURE (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course presents literature that has been
written by Californians and/or that is about
California. Students will read, discuss, and
analyze a roster of California literature
that includes fiction, non-fiction, poetry,
and film. The course will consider this literature
in historical perspective, thematically and
as a basis for literary analysis. Students
will write critical papers.
Section
8057 B. Anders
Email the instructor at bruceonline@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
215 SHAKESPEARE I (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: English 101.
In this course, poems and plays selected from
the works of Shakespeare are studied. Some
attention is paid to the background of his
times, and to the Renaissance Theater. The
writing of critical papers is required. Acceptable
for English 90 credit at UCLA.
Section
8059 R. Sprague
Email the instructor at spragurl@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
233 AMERICAN-JEWISH LITERATURE (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
(Same as Jewish Studies 6)
Prerequisite:
English 101.
This course explores writings by Jewish-American
authors. Topics include European and Middle-Eastern
traditions, the American dream, creativity
and art, the family, and images of women.
Section
8058 B. Goldberg
Email the instructor at goldbergb@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 M. Boretz
Email the instructor at mboretz@msn.com
as soon as you register.
FIRE
TECH 204 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE
PROTECTION (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course examines building construction
as it relates to fire control. It is oriented
toward public safety departments and other
agencies that cross-train law enforcement
and fire suppression personnel.
Section
8068 R. Shackelford
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
FIRE
TECH 216 FUNDAMENTALS OF PERSONAL SAFETY
& EMERGENCY ACTIONS STAFF (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course introduces the basic concepts
of occupational health and safety as it relates
to emergency service organizations. Topics
include risk evaluation and control procedures
for fire stations, training sites, emergency
vehicles, and emergency situations involving
fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical
rescue. Upon completion of this course, students
should be able to establish and manage a safety
program in an emergency service organization.
Section
8070 R. Shackelford
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
HEALTH
11 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
Note: Not an activity class.
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 for exam location
information.
Section
8074 A. Lulejian
(8
Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at Lulejian@yahoo.com
as soon as you register for exam location
information.
Section
8080 A. Lulejian
(8
Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at Lulejian@yahoo.com
as soon as you register for exam location
information.
Section
8076 J. Kuckreja
Email the instructor at Kuckreja@lavc.edu
as soon as you register for orientation location
and details.
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
This course surveys the political, economic,
and constitutional history of the United States
from the colonial settlements through the
Civil War and reconstruction.
Section
8082 R. Sennet
Email the instructor at sennetra@wlac.edu
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.
This course presents the major socio-cultural,
political and economic developments during
the course of the history of the United States,
from the Reconstruction period through the
present day.
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.
Section
8088 A. Taylor
Email the instructor at taylora@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
JEWISH
STUDIES 6 AMERICAN-JEWISH LITERATURE (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
(Same as English 233)
Students in this course will read and learn
to analyze and write about fiction, poetry
and drama that reflects the American Jewish
cultural experience. The selected short stories,
novel, poems and plays illustrate the following
themes: tradition versus modernity, identity,
assimilation, the American dream, creativity
and art, the family, and love.
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
(Same as 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.
Credit is not granted for students enrolled
in or with credit for Business 5.
Section
8094 V. Nicholas
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LAW
3 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 V. Nicholas
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LEARNING
SKILLS 73 GRAMMAR AND WRITING LAB 1 UNIT
(NDA)
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
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LEARNING
SKILLS 480A INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY
I 1 UNIT (NDA)
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 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; netiquette; citing
Internet resources; and societal issues such
as Internet subcultures, the digital divide,
censorship, free speech, and plagiarism.
To
gain the greatest benefit, students are encouraged
to enroll in all three courses. 480C
will be offered during the Winter session.
Section 8101 J. Stern
(5 Week session starting 9/5/06, ending 10/7/06.)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as
soon as you register.
LEARNING
SKILLS 480B INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY
II 1 UNIT (NDA)
Note: Learning Skills 480A is not a prerequisite
for Learning Skills 480B. Recommended: Prior
or concurrent enrollment in Internet Research
Methods (Library and Information Science 102)
or Hands on Internet (Computer Applications/Office
Technology 101).
This course is the second in a three-part
series that offers a thorough introduction
to the Internet and World Wide Web. This course
provides students with the necessary skills
to recognize, understand, and make best use
of the many research and communication resources
available online. Course topics include: evaluating
online content for quality and relevance;
Web browsers, Web pages and the WWW; using
email; online search engines and search strategies.
To
gain the greatest benefit, students are encouraged
to enroll in all three courses. 480C will
be offered during the Winter session.
Section
8102 J. Stern
(5
Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/2/06.)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
LIBRARY
SCIENCE 88 BUSINESS RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET
1 UNIT
This course provides an overview of the many
business resources available on the Internet
and elsewhere in computerized format. The
student will learn how and where to find information
on companies, industries, stocks, securities
markets, real estate, and other business topics.
Section
8105 K. Lee
Email the instructor leeken@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
Email the instructor at leeken@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
Email the instructor at prochow102@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
LIBRARY
SCIENCE 130 TRAVEL AND THE INTERNET
This is an introductory internet class on
travel and tourism websites. It focused on
the many websites established by travel departments
of the major countries of the world, and by
travel business and agents. Students will
learn about cruises, tours, discount fares,
and vacations that are being made available
to the fastest growing consumer group in the
world: Internet users.
Section
8114 K. Lee
Email the instructor at leeken@wlac.edu
as soon 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 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.
An
on-campus orientation on 9/5 from 3 5 p.m.
and three on-campus exams on 10/14, 11/18
and 12/16 from 2 4 p.m. are required. All
on-campus meetings will be held in Room B8-101.
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 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.
To
prepare for the mandatory on-campus orientation
on 9/5/2006, visit http://www.onlineteaching.com/start.htm.
Six on-campus exams are also required on 9/26/2006,
10/17/2006, 11/7/2006, 11/28/2006 and 12/16/2006.
The on-campus orientation and exams will be
held from 6 8 p.m. in FA 100. NOTE: You
must attend the review session before each
on-campus exam in FA 100, from 4-6 p.m.
Section
8122 M. Morse
Email the instructor at contact@onlineteaching.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
The rudiments of musical notation, scales
and 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.
MUSIC
251 JAZZ IMPROVISATION .5 UNITS
Prerequisite: Music Fundamentals (Music 101)
or Introduction to Music Theory (Music 200)
or permission of instructor.
This class will cover basic jazz improvisation
using the chord scale approach. Students will
learn the seventh chords associated with jazz
and their attendant scales. This study also
entails learning modes, diatonic and non-diatonic
analyses of chord progressions, chord tensions,
and study and practice of specific jazz tunes
that pertain to each principle covered. Students
will be required to purchase the instructors
textbook, Playing the Changes.
There
are four required on-campus jam sessions
from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. on Saturday 9/30/06,
10/21/06, 11/18/06 and 12/16/06. In lieu of
attendance at the jam sessions students
may submit audio recordings to the instructor.
Section
8128 K. Festinger
Email the instructor at professorimprov@sbcglobal.net
as soon as you register.
PARALEGAL
3 CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE LAW (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS (Same
as Law 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
8131 V. Nicholas
Email the instructor at Nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT 5 COLLEGE SURVIVAL (CSU) 2
UNITS
This course will enable students to survive
and succeed in a college program. Emphasis
will be placed on making informed decisions,
developing study skills, learning productive
time management techniques, financial planning
and other personal skills.
Section
8133 A. Narez-Acosta
Email the instructor at pd5acosta@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8137 A. Narez-Acosta
(8
Week session starting 10/30/06,
ends 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at pd5acosta@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT 8 CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(CSU) 2 UNITS
This course is an introduction to career planning
and is designed for students who are considering
vocational careers. The focus is on a comprehensive
career and personal evaluation, developing
an appropriate educational plan and utilizing
a personal career strategy.
Section
8135 A. Narez-Acosta
Email the instructor at pd8acosta@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
PHILOSOPHY
I INTRODUCTION TO PHOLOSOPHY (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
This course examines such questions as the
existence of God, the problems of evil, the
nature of the should and the origin of knowledge.
It takes a historical approach to philosophical
problems in the Western tradition emphasizing
the development of analytic and evaluative
skills. An inquiry into the nature of science,
religion, metaphysics and the theory of knowledge
is undertaken.
Section
8143 R. Kaplan
Email the instructor at kaplanRH@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
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. This
course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement.
Section
8130 S. Khorooshi
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8132 S. Khorooshi
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8134 J. Liljeblad
Email the instructor at liljebla@usc.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
8136 S. Khorooshi
(8 Week session starting
10/30/06, ending 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com
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.
REAL
ESTATE 1 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
8138 J. Ratkovich
Email the instructor at jcratkovich@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8139 L. Howell
Email the instructor at instructorhowell@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8145 L. Howell
(8
Week session starting 10/30/06,
ends 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at instructorhowell@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 3 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (CSU) 3
UNITS
The 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 C. Roth
Email the instructor at rothc@lattc.edu
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 5 LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE 1
(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, conveyance, deeds,
trust deeds, leases, brokerage activities,
liens, homesteads, wills, estates and taxes.
Section
8141 V. Nicholas
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
1 ELEMENTARY SPANISH (UC:CSU) 5 UNITS
Note: Same as Spanish 21 with Spanish 22.
Corequisite: Spanish 101
This is the first term of a two-term sequence
in first year Spanish. Communicative proficiency
is the main objective. The four skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing
are developed with emphasis on the active
use of these skills. Culture is incorporated
into the course in textual and visual materials
to stimulate interest and reinforce understanding
and appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world.
Students will access EN LINEA eCourse, the
electronic version of the printed Vistas,
2nd edition textbook, to do class homework
online.
Section
8146 N. Jacinto
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
21 FUNDAMENTAL OF SPANISH (UC:CSU) 3
UNITS
Corequisite: Spanish 101A, Spanish Language
Laboratory. Note: Spanish 21 and 22 together
are equivalent to Spanish 1.
This course provides the first half of the
fundamentals of Spanish 1. It stresses pronunciation
and grammar as well as provides practice in
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
simple Spanish. Students are introduced to
Spanish and Spanish-American civilization
through simple readings. Emphasis is placed
upon the spoken language. Students enrolled
in Spanish 21 must enroll in Spanish 101 lab
at the same time. Students will access EN
LINEA eCourse, the electronic version of the
printed Vistas, 2nd edition textbook, to do
class homework online.
Section
8148 N. Jacinto
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
8149 Y. Kim
(8 Week session starting 9/05/06,
ending 10/28/06.)
Email the instructor at Yunsook@ucla.edu
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
22 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH II (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
Corequisite: Spanish 101B, Spanish Language
Laboratory. 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. Students will access EN LINEA
eCourse, the electronic version of the printed
Vistas, 2nd edition textbook, to do class
homework online.
Section
8150 M. Redoles
Email the instructor at wlac_redoles@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
8151 M. Redoles
(8 Week session starting 10/30/06,
ends 12/24/06.)
Email the instructor at wlac_redoles@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
101 SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY (CSU)
1 UNIT (CR/NCR)
This online laboratory course uses multimedia
to enhance Spanish language instruction. Students
will access 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. Vistas
Web-SAM delivers these components in their
entirety online with automatic scoring, plus
includes the complete Lab Program, Fotonovela
Video, and Panorama cultural Video. Students
must be enrolled in another Spanish class
to attend the lab section. At least 2 hours
per week of online lab activity is required
to complete the minimum course requirement
of 32 online lab hours. The course content
is directly related to the level of the Spanish
class in which the student is concurrently
enrolled, and with the Vistas 2nd edition
textbook being used for that course. This
is a C
