BUSINESS 001 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (UC:CSU)
NOTE: Students who are Business majors or who are considering a change to that major are advised to take this course as a foundation.
DESCRIPTION: It is a survey of the fundamental aspects of all phases of business including entrepreneurship alternative, management/leadership, marketing, accounting, law, financial management and institutions, investing through the securities market, and challenges facing global markets.
8018 G.J. THOMAS
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Two Saturday on-campus meetings are required for the midterm and final exams. Dates and location to be announced.
Email the instructor at thomasG@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8172 G.J. THOMAS
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Two Saturday on-campus meetings are required for the midterm and final exams. Dates and location to be announced.
Email the instructor at thomasG@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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BUSINESS 005 - 3 Units
BUSINESS LAW I (UC:CSU)
NOTE: Same as Law 1.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8081 W.B. HARRIS
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8016 V.W. NICHOLAS
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
BUSINESS 031 - 3 Units
BUSINESS ENGLISH (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course offers intensive review of the mechanics of English: grammar, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, business vocabulary, letter styles, and proof readers' symbols.
8224 T. McCASKILL
Email the instructor at tmc1123@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
BUSINESS 032 - 3 Units
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Business 31 with a grade of "C" or better submitted to instructor of record.
DESCRIPTION: This course covers the principles 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.
8033 S. BELLAMY
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BUSINESS 038 - 3 Units
BUSINESS COMPUTATIONS (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides a comprehensive study of business mathematics and reviews basic mathematics such as decimals, fraction 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 computations.
8034 J. VANDERPOOL
Email the instructor at vanderj@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
BUSINESS 941 - 4 Units
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION: A program of on-the-job-learning experience for students employed in a job not related to your major.
9152 J. FRIEDMAN
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT 001 - 3 Units
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (UC:CSU)
RECOMMENDED: For those interested in professions involving children.
NOTE: It is recommended that all Child Development students take the Math and English assessment placement test before or concurrently with this course.
NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for Child Development 3, 4, 22 and 23. Required for Teaching Permit.
DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory Child Development course covering the theoretical concepts of human development, focusing on growth and development from conception through adolescence. The physical, cognitive and psychosocial domains of development as well as the ways in which nature and environment influence growth will be studied within cultural and family context.
8093 R.A. MOST
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT 010 - 3 Units
CHILD HEALTH (CSU)
RECOMMENDED: Child Development 1 and 2.
NOTE: Required for Teaching Permit.
DESCRIPTION: This course includes information on the nutritional needs and physical and mental well being of children from birth to adolescence. Information dealing with special problems/disabilities is included. Habits and attitudes towards health are discussed. Community resources which are available to assist in the physical and mental well being of the child are explored.
8207 M.T. SHEPHERD
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CHINESE I - 5 Units
ELEMENTARY CHINES – (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course stresses the fundamentals of pronunciation, grammar, practical vocabulary, useful phrases, and the ability to understand, speak, read and write basic Mandarin Chinese. It includes an introduction to Chinese civilization and culture.
8507 Y. HE
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 001A - 1 Unit
COMPUTER KEYBOARDING 1A
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. DESCRIPTION: 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 84, or CAOT 39.
8061 C.R. TITUS
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
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8062 C.R. TITUS
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 001B - 1 Unit
COMPUTER KEYBOARDING 1B
PREREQUISITE: Completion of CAOT 1A.
DESCRIPTION: In this course you will improve your keyboarding skills and learn to create basic documents using Microsoft WORD. When CAOT 1B is completed, student should enroll in CAOT 1C.
8063 C.R. TITUS
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at titusc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 901 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND THEIR USE (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: The course introduces students to fundamental 'Computer Literacy' concepts. Students will learn to use Windows Vista and XP on the PC-compatible computers as well as MS Office 2007, a word processing program (MS WORD), a spreadsheet program (MS EXCEL), MS PowerPoint and Database (MS Access). 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 listed under CSIT and CAOT.
8020 M.E. BUTLER
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8021 C.R. TITUS
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8208 D.P. MATSUNO
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 902 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8022 A.C. PATIL
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 935 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO LINUX + (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Computer Science 934 or equivalent experience.
DESCRIPTION: 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. 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.
8067 A.S. CHIANG
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 939 - 3 Units
PROGRAMMING IN C (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: CSIT 902 or equivalent experience.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8071 A.C. PATIL
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 957 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE DESIGN
DESCRIPTION: This course takes students through the developmental phases of web page construction using Macromedia Dreamweaver. Students will learn everything from basic skills such as creating web pages, tables, and forms, to more advanced skills like integrating a database with a web site and publishing the site on the Internet. This class is the first course in a series for web site development and e-commerce. It is a technical course, not an art course.
8066 A.C. PATIL
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 958 - 4 Units
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT USING HTML (HYPER TEXT)
DESCRIPTION: This course teaches students to build web pages using HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language). It will give students hands-on experience in building web pages from scratch. The topics covered include building web pages with tables, image maps, frames, and forms. This course also covers pop-up windows, validating forms, integrating HTML with JavaScript, one of the popular web programming script languages, and provides an introduction to creating and using XML documents.
8064 A.C. PATIL
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 965 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS
PREREQUISITE: CS 934 or equivalent experience.
DESCRIPTION: This course covers network topics in 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 WLAC's Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) or Computer Security training program.
8024 A.S. CHIANG
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 980 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY I (CSU)
PREREQUISITE: CS 965 or equivalent experience.
DESCRIPTION: 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/Sever2003. This course, combined with CS985, is designed to help candidates prepare to complete CompTIA Security+ certification exam that applies to MCSE security specialization exam. It is also one of the courses leading to degree/certificate in Network & Security Management.
8025 A.S. CHIANG
Email the instructor at chianga@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 982 - 4 Units
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM
PREREQUISITE: CS 965 OR CS 981 or equivalent experience.
DESCRIPTION: 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 (MCSE) training program.
8026 M.E. BUTLER
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 983 - 3 Units
Microsoft Network Infrastructure Administration
PREREQUISITE: CS 981, CS 982 or equivalent experience.
DESCRIPTION: This course will teach students how to plan a network infrastructure around features supported by Windows 2003. Students will learn advanced TCP/IP concepts, including subnetting, VLSM (variable-length subnet mask), configure and support TCP/IP based network services, such as IPSec, DHCP, DNS, RRAS, NAT, 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.
8029 M.E. BUTLER
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 985 - 3 Units
NETWORK AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY
PREREQUISITE: CS 980 or Server OS or equivalent experience.
NOTE: CSIT 985 is offered in fall semester only.
DESCRIPTION: 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 CompTIA Security+ exam, MCSE security specialization exam and CISSP exam (Certified Information System Security Professional). It is one of the courses leading to degree/certificate in network and security management.
8031 A.S. CHIANG
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 988 - 3 Units
INSTALLING, CONFIGURING, AND ADMINISTERING MICROSOFT SQL
PREREQUISITE: Computer Science 982 or equivalent experience.
NOTE: CS 988 is offered in the Fall semester only.
DESCRIPTION: 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 one of the required elective courses for the WLAC Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) training program.
8027 M.E. BUTLER
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COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 990 - 4 Units
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN JAVA (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: CS 902 or equivalent experience.
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to take the students through the various phases of Java Programming from Applications and Applets to Database Programming using JBDC. The course will cover JAVA Foundation classes (JFC), detailed exposure to "UTIL" and to "Lang" packages of JAVA. Some networking & animation techniques using Java are covered.
8023 A.C. PATIL
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CORRECTIONS 002 - 3 Units
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8115 R.P. LEE
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ECONOMICS 001 - 3 Units
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8028 M. KESKINEL
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8030 C. LEVITT
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8197 R.K. MABSOUT
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ECONOMICS 002 - 3 Units
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II (UC:CSU)
NOTE: Economics 1 is not a prerequisite for Economics 2.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8032 H.M. PAULSON
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8198 M. KESKINEL
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8019 M. KESKINEL
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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8248 T. AVCI
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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EDUCATION 210 - 2 Units
ETUDES-NG INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
NOTE: Education 210 is designed for current and prospective online instructors.
DESCRIPTION: This course covers the basic tools and features of ETUDES-NG, the online course management system used by West Los Angeles College and many other colleges, including ITV, Mission College, Los Angeles City College, Harbor College, East Los Angeles College, and Valley College. Successful completion of this course is required to teach online or hybrid classes.
This course meets face-to-face two times a week for three weeks. It is delivered in a hybrid format that includes face-to-face sessions and online work.
8509 J.C. STERN
(3-Week Class: 10/5/09 -10/22/09, Mon. & Thur., 3-6pm, + online work)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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EDUCATION 230 - 1 Unit
ONLINE STUDENT SUCCESS LAB
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce new online students to the basics of how to succeed in an online class. This is the ideal first course for those new to online learning. This course also serves new online instructors to better empathize with and ensure the success of their online students.
8211 J.C. STERN
(3-Week Class: 11/2/09 - 11/22/09)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
EDUCATION 240 - 3 Units
ONLINE PEDAGOGY AND TEACHING MODALITIES
NOTE: Education 240 is designed for current and prospective online instructors.
DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on “how to teach online.” Regardless of which learning management system you use, this course addresses how to develop and deliver classes that lead to student success. Best practices for both online students and instructors are covered, along with discussions of relevant online and adult learning theories and associated activities. The various delivery methods of computer-mediated instruction, such as fully online courses, hybrid courses, and Web-enhanced courses are compared and contrasted.
8212 J.C. STERN
(4-Week Class: 11/2/2009 - 11/27/2009)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH 021 - 3 Units
ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS (NDA)
PREREQUISITE: Taking the English Assessment Test for appropriate placement.
COREQUISITE: All English 21 students must also enroll in a section of Learning Skills 50 (Section No. 1376) which requires 20 hours of lab work (TBA) during the school term.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8035 N. LINCKE IVIC
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ENGLISH 028 - 3 Units
INTERMEDIATE READING AND COMPOSITION
PREREQUISITE: Completion of English 21 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through English assessment process.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8036 M.J. FENTRESS
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8225 S. FLOYD
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
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8038 S. FLOYD
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
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8040 S. FLOYD
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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8041 S. FLOYD
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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ENGLISH 094 - 3 Units
INTENSIVE GRAMMAR REVIEW (NDA)
ADVISORY: Eligibility for English 21.
DESCRIPTION: An intensive review of grammar and sentence structure for students who want extra help before taking English 28 or 101.
8042 M.J. FENTRESS
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ENGLISH 101 - 3 Units
COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION I (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Completion of English 28 or ESL 8 with a grade of 'C' or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.
DESCRIPTION: 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. This course teaches students to write college-level essays in response to reading and analyzing college-level texts.
8043 R.L. SPRAGUE
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8044 R.L. SPRAGUE
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8046 H. VISHWANADHA
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8048 B. ANDERS
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8047 S. LYONS BURNS
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
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8049 S. LYONS BURNS
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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8037 H. VISHWANADHA
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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ENGLISH 102 - 3 Units
COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION II (USC:UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
DESCRIPTION: "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.
8050 R.D. WILLIAMS
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8226 R.D. WILLIAMS
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ENGLISH 103 - 3 Units
COMPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKING (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8051 N. LINCKE IVIC
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8052 N. LINCKE IVIC
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8053 R.D. SANDOWICZ
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8227 J. PILARO
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8054 BAILEY HOFMANN
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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8039 J. PILARO
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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ENGLISH 127 - 3 Units
CREATIVE WRITING (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: English 101 or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the student to the basic elements of writing fiction, poetry and drama through reading and writing assignments.
8056 BAILEY HOFMANN
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8117 BAILEY HOFMANN
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ENGLISH 203 - 3 Units
WORLD LITERATURE I (UC:CSU)
Read great works of literature from Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Authors may include Sophocles, Aristotle, Dante, and Shakespeare. Write about such topics as free will, fate, love, death, art, and the nature of storytelling.
8045 B. GOLDBERG
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ENGLISH 215 - 3 Units
SHAKESPEARE I (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: A study of the poems and plays selected from the works of Shakespeare. The course covers many of the elements found in Shakespeare's 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 Shakespeare's works.
8059 R.D. WILLIAMS
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ENGLISH 239 - 3 Units
WOMEN IN LITERATURE (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: English 101.
DESCRIPTION: 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 women's roles and images. Critical writing is required.
8058 R.D. WILLIAMS
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ENGLISH 270 - 3 Units
SCIENCE FICTION - FANTASY (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8060 N. LINCKE IVIC
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ENGLISH 275 - 3 Units
CALIFORNIA LITERATURE IN THE CALIFORNIA LABOR MOVEMENT (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course explores the social and political history of working people in California through its literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, expository forms, and film. California literature is the lens through which we will examine our state's history of issues of race, gender, the causes and effects of poverty. Topics include the literature of California's Indians, the Gold Rush, the Rise of the Labor Movement, Labor and Hollywood, the Great Depression and World War II, and labor and California literature since 1945.
Join us as we explore the social and political history of the working people of California through our state's rich legacy of fiction, poetry, drama, and film. This course is supported by the Dolores Huerta Labor Institute.
8057 B.L. ANDERS
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAG 004B - 3 Units
COLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IV: READING AND VOCABULARY
PREREQUISITE: Completion of ESL 3B with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through ESL assessment process.
DESCRIPTION: This is an intermediate course in academic English as a Second Language for non-native speakers of English. It emphasizes the development of skills leading to college-level proficiency in reading and vocabulary.
8540 N.A. SANDER
This is a hybrid course that meets Tues. and Thurs from 9:35am until 10:40pm in CE 222.
Email the instructor at sandern@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAG 004C - 3 Units
COLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IV: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
PREREQUISITE: Completion of ESL 3C with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through ESL assessment process.
DESCRIPTION: This is an intermediate course in academic English as a Second Language for non-native speakers of English. It emphasizes the development of listening comprehension, conversational skills, and English pronunciation to improve communication.
8541 L. SAPERSTON
This is a hybrid course that meets Tues. and Thurs from 11:10am until 12:15pm in B5 203.
Email the instructor at saperslm@lacitycollege.edu as soon as you register.
8542 E. LISKIN
This is a hybrid course that meets Tues. from 6:45pm until 8:35pm in CE 219.
Email the instructor at LiskinE@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 005A - 6 Units
COLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE V: WRITING AND GRAMMAR
PREREQUISITE: Completion of ESL 4A with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through ESL assessment process.
COREQUISITE: ESL 5B, 5C and Learning Skills 5 recommended.
DESCRIPTION: E.S.L. 005A is a high-intermediate course in written grammar in context, with emphasis on the verb tense system and the organization of paragraphs and compositions.
8213 STAFF
8543 M. TRACEY
This is a hybrid course that meets Mon. and Wed. from 9:35am until 12:10pm in CE 219.
Email the instructor at mtracey@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8508 M. KRIVAN
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8544 K. QUITSCHAU
This is a hybrid course that meets Mon. and Wed. from 3:30pm until 6:00pm in CE 219.
Email the instructor at QuitscK@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAG 005C - 3 Units
COLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE V: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
PREREQUISITE: Completion of ESL 3C with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through ESL assessment process.
COREQUISITE: ESL 5A and 5B recommended.
DESCRIPTION: This is a high-intermediate course in English as a Second Language for nonnative speakers of English. Students will improve listening comprehension, speaking in group situations, and brief formal presentations. Accent reduction instruction and practice is incorporated into communication exercises.
8546 K. QUITSCHAU
This is a hybrid course that meets Tues. and Thurs. from 11:10am until 12:15pm in A12 105.
Email the instructor at QuitscK@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 006B - 3 Units
COLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE VI: READING AND VOCABULARY
PREREQUISITE: Completion of ESL 5B with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through ESL assessment process.
COREQUISITE: ESL 6A and 6B recommended.
DESCRIPTION: E.S.L. 006B is an advanced course in reading skills and systematic vocabulary building, with an emphasis on academic material.
8065 D. TAMAKI
Email the instructor at tamakiD@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8214 STAFF
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 006C - 3 Units
COLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE VI: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
PREREQUISITE: Completion of ESL 5B with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through ESL assessment process.
COREQUISITE: ESL 6A and 6B recommended.
DESCRIPTION: This is an advanced course in English as a Second Language for nonnative speakers of English. Students will improve listening comprehension, speaking and pronunciation with a wide range of communication exercises.
8548 M. MORI
This is a hybrid course that meets Tues. and Thurs. from 11:10am until 12:15pm in B5 201.
Email the instructor at moreyMS@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 007B - 3 Units
COLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE VII: READING/VOCABULARY
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8055 N.A. SANDER
Email the instructor at sandern@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8545 M. STIVENER
This is a hybrid course that meets Wed. from 9:35am until 11:00am in CE 201.
Email the instructor at XXXX as soon as you register.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 008 - 6 Units
ADVANCED ESL COMPOSITION (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: An advanced course in written composition and critical reading skills tailored for the English-as-a-Second Language student. This course prepares students for English 101.
8215 N.A. SANDER
Email the instructor at sandern@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP 001 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8091 M.A. FRANKS
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at mfinlaca@aol.com as soon as you register.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 003 - 3 Units
BUILDING AND GROWING A NEW BUSINESS
PREREQUISITE: Entrepreneurship 2.
DESCRIPTION: This course provides the skills necessary to transform a feasible business concept into a successful new company. Students learn how to establish, start, and grow a company through the development of a business plan.
8092 K. SMITH
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at kwlac@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 021 - 3 Units
NUTRITION (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course deals with basic concepts of human nutrition throughout life, aimed at achieving and maintaining optimum health. Food compositions and the nutritional aspects of food preparation are explored.
8218 M.T. SHEPHERD
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at shepheMT@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8219 M.T. SHEPHERD
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at shepheMT@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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FINANCE 002 - 3 Units
INVESTMENTS (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8118 D.W. ELRINGTON
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at dwelrington@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
FINANCE 008 - 3 Units
PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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 decisions. It develops techniques for financial planning, achieving goals, debt management, saving, spending, insurance and retirement, as well as exploring financial investment, real property, estate and tax planning.
8119 R.M. JONES
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at roxanne@thompsonwm.com as soon as you register.
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FIRE TECHNOLOGY 204 - 3 Units
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION (CSU)
PREREQUISITE: None.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8068 R. SHACKELFORD
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
FIRE TECHNOLOGY 216 - 3 Units
FUNDAMENTALS OF PERSONAL FIRE SAFETY & EMERGENCY ACTION (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course examines the foundational concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Sessions 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.
8070 R. SHACKELFORD
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
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HEALTH 011 - 3 Units
PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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. Recommend taking English 101 before enrolling.
8072 A. LULEJIAN
Email the instructor at lulejian@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8074 M.M. SMITH
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/11/09)
Email the instructor at smithMM@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8076 J.S. KUCKREJA
Email the instructor at kuckreja@lavc.edu as soon as you register.
8078 D. LAWS
Email the instructor at lawsDY@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8080 H.M. FISHER
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at fisher.wlac@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
8199 B.C. PFIFFNER
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at BCPFiffner@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8200 J.D. RAACK
(Section Starts 11/9/09, Ends 12/20/09)
Email the instructor at raackJD@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
8241 K. OLESCYSKI
(Section Starts 11/9/09, Ends 12/20/09)
Email the instructor at OlescyK@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8242 K. OLESCYSKI
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at OlescyK@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
HISTORY 011 - 3 Units
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: A survey of political, economic, cultural and foreign policy areas of America from its roots in Europe through Reconstruction.
8082 N. AUSTIN
This course requires mandatory on-campus examinations on Saturday 10/24/09 and 12/19/09 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location TBD.
Email the instructor at AustinN@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8083 J. FRYKENBERG
This course requires mandatory on-campus examinations on Saturday 10/24/09 and 12/19/09 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location TBD.
Email the instructor at jsfrykenberg@earthlink.net as soon as you register.
HISTORY 012 - 3 Units
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II (UC:CSU)
NOTE: History 11 is not a prerequisite for History 12.
DESCRIPTION: A survey of political, economic, cultural and foreign policy aspects of the American nation from Reconstruction to the present.
8086 J. CAMACHO
This course requires mandatory on-campus examinations on Saturday 10/24/09 and 12/19/09 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location TBD.
Email the instructor at yakimayo@msn.com as soon as you register.
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HUMANITIES 030- 3 Units
THE BEGINNINGS OF CIVILIZATION (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This survey of 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.
8088 A.J. TAYLOR
Email the instructor at taylora@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8203 K. HUOTARI
Email the instructor at westart101@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
HUMANITIES 031 - 3 Units
PEOPLE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Cultural survey from the 15th century to the present with emphasis upon the intellectual and artistic heritage.
8204 J.G. PROVOST
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at jprovost@mpc.edu as soon as you register.
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JAPANESE 001 - 5 Units
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE 1 (UC:CSU)
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.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8510 M. ABE
Email the instructor at machiko4wlac@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
JEWISH STUDIES 026 - 3 Units
SURVEY OF JEWISH THOUGHT AND CULTURE (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: In this course, students examine important ideas in Judaism as well as art, music, and film that may reflect Jewish ideas and culture.
8090 B.M. GOLDBERG
Email the instructor at goldbergb@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LAW 001 - 3 Units
BUSINESS LAW I (UC:CSU)
NOTE: This course is the same as Business 5. Credit is not granted for students enrolled in or with credit for Business 5.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8094 L.L. HARRIS
Email the instructor at harrisLL@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8099 N. JACOBSON
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at jacobsn@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LAW 002 - 3 Units
BUSINESS LAW II (UC:CSU)
NOTE: A maximum of one course from Law 1 or 2 is acceptable for UC transfer. DESCRIPTION: 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.
8095 N. JACOBSON
Email the instructor at jacobsn@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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LAW 003 - 3 Units
CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE LAW (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8096 N. JACOBSON
Email the instructor at jacobsn@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LEARNING SKILLS 073 - 1 Unit
ONLINE GRAMMAR AND WRITING LAB
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8100 J.C. STERN
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LEARNING SKILLS 480A - 1 Unit
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY A
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8101 J.C. STERN
(5-Week Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/3/09)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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LEARNING SKILLS 480B - 1 Unit
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY B
NOTE: Learning Skills 480A is not a prerequisite for Learning Skills 480B.
DESCRIPTION: 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. Students are encouraged to enroll in all three courses (Learning Skills 480A, B, and C) to gain the maximum benefit.
8102 J.C. STERN
(5-Week Section Starts10/5/09, Ends 11/7/09)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LEARNING SKILLS 480C- 1 Unit
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY C
NOTE: Learning Skills 480A and B are not prerequisites for Learning Skills 480C. DESCRIPTION: This course is the third 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: online research strategies and Web search engines; popular file types; modes of online communication such as listservs, newsgroups, blogs, chatrooms, and instant messaging; the latest advances in Internet technology. Students are encouraged to enroll in all three courses (Learning Skills 480A, B and C) to gain the maximum benefit.
8103 J.C. STERN
(5-Week Section Starts 11/9/09, Ends 12/12/09)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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LIBRARY SCIENCE 088- 1 Unit
BUSINESS RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an overview of the many business resources available in computerized format on the Internet, with focus on a specialized topic in business. The student will learn how and where to find information on companies, industries, stocks, securities markets, and related business topics.
8105 K. LEE
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at profken88@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LIBRARY SCIENCE 101- 1 Unit
LIBRARY RESEARCH METHODS (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8106 K. LEE
Email the instructor at profken101@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LIBRARY SCIENCE 102 - 1 Unit
INTERNET RESEARCH METHODS (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8110 J.C. CHOW
(Section Starts 9/7/09, Ends 10/23/09)
Email the instructor at prochowonline@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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LIBRARY SCIENCE 103- 2 Units
INFORMATION LITERACY: SEARCH STRATEGIES, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Learn modern search strategies with the latest research tools that will enable the student to access information from resources in print and electronic format in any modern research library.
8111 J.C. CHOW
Email the instructor at prochowonline@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LIBRARY SCIENCE 104 -1 Unit
ADVANCED INTERNET RESEARCH (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This class offers insights into advanced Internet search techniques; use of virtual libraries, mailing lists, Usenets; and a discussion of substantial legal issues (e.g., copyright and intellectual property) surrounding the Web.
8112 J.C. CHOW
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/11/09)
Email the instructor at prochowonline@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
LIBRARY SCIENCE 130 - 1 Unit
TRAVEL AND THE INTERNET
DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory Internet class on travel and tourism websites. It focuses on the many websites established by travel departments of the major countries of the world, and by travel businesses and agents. Students will learn about cruises, tours, discount fares, and vacations within the context information literacy.
8108 K. LEE
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/14/09)
Email the instructor at profken101@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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MANAGEMENT 013 - 3 Units
SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course will examine basic concepts and techniques used in small business management. Emphasis will be on entrepreneurial strategy, new venture opportunities, the business plan, marketing and financial marketing.
8210 S. BELLAMY
Email the instructor at shericebellamy@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
MARKETING 001 - 3 Units
PRINCIPLES OF SELLING (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course covers creating effective selling presentations, and persuasive communications.
8116 S.A. ROUZAN
Email the instructor at SRouzanWLAC@gmail.com as soon as you register.
MATHEMATICS 115 - 5 Units
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 112 with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate placement level demonstrated through math assessment process.
COREQUISITE: SLA Tutoring 1T - Section #8973 for all sections.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8120 M.A. ALWASH
An on-campus orientation on Monday, 8/31/2009 from 2 – 3 p.m. and 3 Saturday exams are required from 2 – 4 p.m. on 10/10/2009, 11/14/2009 and 12/19/2009. All on-campus meetings will be held in B8 - Room 101.
Email the instructor at alwashm@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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MATHEMATICS 125 - 5 Units
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 115 or 118 with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate placement level demonstrated through math assessment process.
COREQUISITE: SLA Tutoring 1T - Section No. 8981 for all sections.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8122 M.J. MORSE
This course requires a mandatory on-campus orientation and exams. Visit http://www.onlineteaching.com/start.html for dates and location information.
Email the instructor at mike@onlineteaching.com as soon as you register.
MULTIMEDIA 100 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8126 R.S. BEATY
Email the instructor at probeaty7@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
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MUSIC 101 - 3 Units
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Basics of musical notation, rhythm, scales, keys, intervals, common musical terms and elementary keyboard are studied. For non-music majors.
8124 C.P. SWEENEY
Email the instructor at cpspiano@msn.com as soon as you register.
8129 K. FESTINGER
Email the instructor at professorimprov@sbcglobal.net as soon as you register.
MUSIC 136 - 3 Units
MUSIC IN AMERICAN CULTURE (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: A study of American Musical Theater from its beginnings to current, modern American Broadway musical theater.
8125 J.E. SWEENEY
Email the instructor at sweeneyj@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
MUSIC 251 - .50 Units
JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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 instructor's text, "Playing the Changes, a Beginner's 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 26, October 24, November 21 and December 12.
8128 K. FESTINGER
Email the instructor at professorimprov@sbcglobal.net as soon as you register.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 005 - 2 Units
COLLEGE SURVIVAL (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8179 STAFF
8133 NAREZ ACOSTA
Email the instructor at narezaa@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8137 NAREZ ACOSTA
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at narezaa@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 008 - 2 Units
CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8135 NAREZ ACOSTA
Email the instructor at narezaa@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 020 - 3 Units
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: THE SCOPE OF CAREER PLANNING (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8177 P.G. BANDAY
Email the instructor at bandayPG@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 040 - 3 Units
COLLEGE SUCCESS SEMINAR (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8178 NAREZ ACOSTA
Email the instructor at narezaa@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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PHILOSOPHY 001 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8143 J.G. PROVOST
Email the instructor at jprovost@mpc.edu as soon as you register.
8173 K.J. HANSEN
Email the instructor at khansen@sierracollege.edu as soon as you register.
PHILOSOPHY 006 - 3 Units
LOGIC IN PRACTICE (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8161 R. MAYOCK
Email the instructor at mayockr@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8162 R. MAYOCK
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POLITICAL SCIENCE 001 - 3 Units
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course studies the United States political system: theory, structure, functions of national, state and local government. Meets U.S. Constitution requirement.
8134 J.N. LILJEBLAD
Email the instructor at jonathanstarlight@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8130 S. KHOROOSHI
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8132 S. KHOROOSHI
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8136 S. KHOROOSHI
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8163 S. KHOROOSHI
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 004 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8127 R.L. PATTERSON
Email the instructor at rpatterson@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 014 - 3 Units
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST (CSU)
8131 S. KHOROOSHI
Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
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PSYCHOLOGY 001 - 3 Units
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8142 M.L. WALBRIDGE
Email the instructor at wellswalbridge@earthlink.net as soon as you register.
8144 C.J. CANALES
Email the instructor at canalesC@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8230 C.J. CANALES
Email the instructor at canalesC@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8229 C.J. CANALES
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at canalesC@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
PSYCHOLOGY 041 - 3 Units
LIFE-SPAN PSYCHOLOGY: FROM INFANCY TO OLD AGE (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course presents the psychological development of the person from the prenatal stage through old age and death. Emphasis is placed on theories and their application to the behavioral, cognitive, social, and interconnectedness of all stages of life.
8141 M.L. WALBRIDGE
Email the instructor at wellswalbridge@earthlink.net as soon as you register.
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REAL ESTATE 001 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES (CSU)
NOTE: Required for salesperson's license.
DESCRIPTION: This beginning course in real estate fundamentals is required for the real estate salesperson's 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.
8139 L.J. HOWELL
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at instructorhowell@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8145 L.J. HOWELL
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at instructorhowell@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
REAL ESTATE 003 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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 broker's license.
8189 N.D. WEBSTER
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at WebsterProfN@aol.com as soon as you register.
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REAL ESTATE 004 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (CSU)
NOTE: This class will only be offered in the Spring semester.
DESCRIPTION: This course covers organization and preparation of real property documentation.
8183 F.M. YOUNG
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at francisassociates@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
REAL ESTATE 005 - 3 Units
LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE I (CSU)
NOTE: Required for broker's license, elective for obtaining salesperson's license. DESCRIPTION: 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.
8190 J. CARTER
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at attyjcarter@aol.com as soon as you register.
REAL ESTATE 007 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE FINANCE I (CSU)
NOTE: Required for broker's license; elective for obtaining salesperson's license. DESCRIPTION: Forms and sources of financing property, construction and permanent financing are studied.
8171 G.E. GIVHAN
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at lamaestra19@gmail.com as soon as you register.
REAL ESTATE 009 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL I (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This basic appraisal course studies the theory, principles and methods used in the valuation of residential, commercial and industrial properties.
8158 J. RATKOVICH
Email the instructor at jcratkovich@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
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REAL ESTATE 010 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL II (CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Real Estate 9.
DESCRIPTION: This advanced appraisal course features a brief review of the theory, principles 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.
8191 F. ELAHI
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at fazelahi@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
REAL ESTATE 014 - 3 Units
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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 relationships.
8184 C. GRAYSON
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at cgrayson@fsrminc.com as soon as you register.
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REAL ESTATE 018 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS I (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This is an advanced course in which a thorough analysis is made of the investment factors that determine the evaluation of commercial, industrial and residential projects.
8209 F.M. YOUNG
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at francisassociates@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
REAL ESTATE 021 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS (CSU)
NOTE: Required for broker's license and elective for salesperson's license. DESCRIPTION: 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.
8185 G.E. GIVHAN
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at lamaestra19@gmail.com as soon as you register.
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REAL ESTATE 240 - 3 Units
REAL ESTATE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION: This course covers computer hardware and software basics that apply to real estate practitioners. This course covers basic skills and then progresses to the more complex tasks such as downloading information and forms and using real estate-specific software for accounting, property management, escrow, and appraisal. The course reviews websites for Department of Real Estate (DRE), California Office of Real Estate Appraisal (OREA), and other real estate websites. It is a required DRE course.
8186 B.J. DYMALLY
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at dymallBJ@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
SPANISH 001 - 5 Units
ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis on the spoken language. 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.
8146 N. JACINTO
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab, section 8152.
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8195 R.E. ARCEO
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab, section 8196.
Email the instructor at arceoRE@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
SPANISH 002 - 5 Units
ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (UC:CSU)
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab, section 8194.
RECOMMENDED: Spanish 1 with a grade of "C" or better, or two years of high school Spanish, or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION: Continues development of language skills in Spanish, with emphasis on everyday Spanish. Studies of the culture will be continued.
8193 N. JACINTO
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab, section 8194.
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
SPANISH 003 - 5 Units
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (UC:CSU)
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101 lab.
RECOMMENDED: Spanish 2 with a grade of "C" or better, or three years of high school Spanish. NOTE: Students in Spanish 3 are also eligible to enroll in Spanish 8, idiomatic Spanish 8 (Conversational Spanish) Monday, 4:30-6:35 PM.
DESCRIPTION: Reading in Spanish is designed to improve language skills in use of idiomatic Spanish. Complete grammar review.
8147 M. Zamudiodawa
Email the instructor at mgzamudio@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
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SPANISH 021 - 3 Units
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH I (UC:CSU)
NOTE: Spanish 21 and Spanish 22 together are equivalent to Spanish 1.
NOTE: UC Transfer Credit Limit: A maximum of - 5 Units from Spanish 21 and 22 will be accepted for credit.
DESCRIPTION: This course provides the first half of the fundamentals of first semester pronunciation, grammar, practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing simple Spanish.
8148 Y. KIM
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101A lab., section 8154.
Email the instructor at yunsook@ucla.edu as soon as you register.
8149 E.C. PALENCIA
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101A lab., section 8155.
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at eldyp@glendale.edu as soon as you register.
8216 STAFF
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101A lab, section 8217.
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
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SPANISH 022 - 3 Units
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH II (UC:CSU)
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101B lab.
NOTE: Spanish 21 and 22 together are equivalent to Spanish 1. Students enrolled in Spanish 22 enroll in Spanish 101 at the same time.
DESCRIPTION: This course provides the second half of the fundamentals of first semester Spanish. It stresses pronunciation, grammar, practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing simple Spanish.
8150 M. REDOLES
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101B lab, section 8156.
Email the instructor at wlac_redoles@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8151 A.H. MIZUKI
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101B lab., section 8157.
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at profesoramizuki@gmail.com as soon as you register.
SPANISH 101 - 1 Unit
SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY (UC:CSU)
NOTE: This language workshop uses multimedia (VCR, computers, and Cassettes) to enhance instruction. Students must be enrolled in another Spanish class to attend the lab section.
8152 N. JACINTO
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8194 N. JACINTO
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8196 R.E. ARCEO
COREQUISITE: Spanish 1, section 8195.
Email the instructor at arceoRE@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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SPANISH 101A - .50 Units
SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY A
NOTE: This language workshop uses multimedia (VCR, computers and cassettes) to enhance instruction. Students must be enrolled in a Spanish 21 class to attend this lab section.
DESCRIPTION: This is a mediated, independent study course which allows students to enhance their Spanish language skills through audio, video and computer work in the language lab. The course content is directly related to the level of the foreign language class a student is concurrently enrolled in and the textbook being used for that course. This is a credit/no credit course.
8154 Y. KIM
Email the instructor at yunsook@ucla.edu as soon as you register.
8155 E.C. PALENCIA
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
COREQUISITE: Spanish 21, section 8149.
Email the instructor at eldyp@glendale.edu as soon as you register.
8217 STAFF
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
COREQUISITE: Spanish 21, section 8216.
SPANISH 101B - .50 Units
SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY B
NOTE: For Spanish 21 and Spanish 22, students must complete 16 hours of lab work for each course.
DESCRIPTION: These are mediated, independent study courses which allow Spanish 21 and Spanish 22 students to enhance their Spanish language skills through audio, video, and computer work in the Language Lab. The course content is directly related to the level of the foreign language class in which the student is concurrently enrolled, and with the textbook being used for that course. These are Credit/No Credit courses.
8156 M. REDOLES
COREQUISITE: Spanish 22, section 8150.
Email the instructor at wlac_redoles@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8157 A.H. MIZUKI
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
COREQUISITE: Spanish 22, section 8151.
Email the instructor at profesoramizuki@gmail.com as soon as you register.
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SPEECH 121 - 3 Units
THE PROCESS OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8160 P.B. FIFE
Email the instructor at pamela_fife@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8164 L.W. HABEL
Email the instructor at habellowell@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
8165 B.W. LEMONDS
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at lemondb@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8123 P.B. FIFE
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at pamela_fife@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
8166 L.W. HABEL
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at habellowell@hotmail.com as soon as you register.
SPEECH 151 - 3 Units
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (UC:CSU)
NOTE: UC credit limits: 1 course from 104, 121, 151.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
8167 W. BUCHYNSKI
Email the instructor at buchynb@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8168 N.G. SMITH
(Section Starts 8/31/09, Ends 10/24/09)
Email the instructor at smithng@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
8169 N.G. SMITH
(Section Starts 10/26/09, Ends 12/19/09)
Email the instructor at smithng@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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SUPERVISED LEARNING ASSISTANCE 001T - 0 Units
SUPERVISED LEARNING ASSISTANCE (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: 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).
General Subject Tutoring - math, economics, psychology, sociology, philosophy, Spanish. http://www.wlac.edu/online/tutoring.htm
8958 D.P. MATSUNO
Email the instructor at matsund@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
Writing Lab - writing assistance for English courses or any college writing assignment. http://www.wlac.edu/online/owl.htm
8978 D.P. MATSUNO
Email the instructor at matsund@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
THEATER 100 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATER (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the theater. Students learn about the numerous related crafts such as lighting, costuming, etc. and to intelligently and objectively evaluate a professional or non-professional performance.
8170 M. ZURLA
Email the instructor at mzmail@foremostart.com as soon as you register.
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THEATER 110 - 3 Units
HISTORY OF THE WORLD THEATER (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course surveys theater from its prehistoric beginnings to contemporary drama. It emphasizes the reflection of the culture in the drama of each historical period and follows throughout the threads of subject matter, dramatic structure, playwrights, acting techniques and approaches, playing space, and visual elements.
8174 I.B. ELMI
Email the instructor at ishma001@yahoo.com as soon as you register.
THEATER 130 - 3 Units
PLAYWRITING (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the student to the basic principles and techniques of play-writing. This is a hands-on practical introduction to playwriting culminating in the student's one-act play being presented by the student actors to a live audience.
8176 M. ZURLA
Email the instructor at mzmail@foremostart.com as soon as you register.
TRAVEL 100 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION: This course will give you a practical overview of the fast-growing travel industry, including such sectors as cruising, tours, travel agencies, air transportation, car rentals and lodging, as well as information on career opportunities, both full-time and part-time.
8182 S. Feinerman
Email the instructor at feinerS@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
TRAVEL 137 - 3 Units
GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA, AFRICA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND SOUTH PACIFIC
DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will become familiar with major attractions, tourist centers, climate patterns, lodging choices, travel options and traveler motivations for Africa, Asia, South America and the South Pacific.
8240 S. Feinerman
Email the instructor at feinerS@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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TRAVEL 161 - 3 Units
HOW TO RUN A TRAVEL BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION: The key to business productivity and profitability: efficient operation. Using the travel agency as a model, this course will show students how to develop a business plan, generate sales reports, apply proven accounting systems and follow those best practices that can lead to success in any travel business.
8237 P. Meile
Email the instructor at pfmiele@sbcglobal.net as soon as you register.
TRAVEL 175 - 3 Units
MEETING/CONVENTION & INCENTIVE PLANNING
DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to plan and operate travel programs for meetings, conventions, and incentive groups, including site selection, pricing, entertainment, supplier negotiations, and motivational techniques.
8238 K. Boles
Email the instructor at kboles@ha.ucla.edu as soon as you register.
TRAVEL 180 - 3 Units
CRUISE SALES SPECIALIZATION
DESCRIPTION: Cruising is the travel industry's fastest growing sector. This course will give you a deep understanding of the cruise experience and business, including client motivation, cruise line profiles, worldwide port geography, sales tactics and marketing strategies. One ship inspection field trip is included.
8180 H.M. PAULSON
Email the instructor at PaulsoH@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
TRAVEL 200 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION: Explore current practices, strategies and industry issues, including airline operation, sales and safety, along with the market strategies of the world's leading air carriers.
8181 S.J. PINIO
Email the instructor at pinioSJ@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
TRAVEL 300 - 3 Units
INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION: You will learn about exciting careers in hotels, resorts, restaurants, private clubs and other lodging and dining room venues. Discover how knowledge of duties, organization, marketing, revenue sources and more gives you worldwide opportunities in this growing business.
8239 S. Feinerman
Email the instructor at feinerS@wlac.edu as soon as you register.
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