Early Summer 2007 Courses

All courses begin on June 18th

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ACCOUNTING 1 – INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING 1 (UC:CSU) – 5 UNITS
Note: Same as Accounting 21 plus Accounting 22.
This course emphasizes basic accounting theory and practices which include an analysis of records of original entry and their relationship to the general ledger, controlling accounts and their subsidiary ledgers, the voucher system, periodic adjustments, worksheets, financial statements and closing the ledger.

Section #8000 A. Morgan
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at morganaz@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


ACCOUNTING 2 – INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING II (UC:CSU) – 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or Accounting 21 and 22 with a grade of “C” or better.
Accounting principles and procedures relating to partnerships and corporations, accounting for manufacturing, cost accounting, branch and department accounting, interpretation of financial statements, supplementary statements, data processing and management controls are covered. This course is acceptable for Management 1B credit at UCLA.

Section #8001 M. Lu
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at wlacacct2@yahoo.com as soon as you register. Please include the course section number in the subject line of your message.


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 #8008 J. Vanderpool
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at bus1s078008@gmail.com as soon as you register.


BUSINESS 5 – BUSINESS LAW (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITS
Note: Same as Law 1.
This course covers the essentials of the law of contracts: agency, employment, personal property, bailment, sales, and real property in their application to everyday problems pertaining to business and to the individual. Elementary safeguards regarding sales and sales contacts are covered.

Section #8010 V. Nicholas
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


BUSINESS 38 – BUSINESS COMPUTATIONS (CSU) – 3 UNITS
This course provides a comprehensive study of business mathematics and reviews basic mathematics such as decimals, fractions, and percentages. It also covers the topics of bank services, payroll, the mathematics of buying and selling, interest and loans, cash and trade discounts and other business computations.

Section #8012 J. Vanderpool
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at bus38s078012@gmail.com as soon as you register.



COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 901 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND THEIR USE (UC: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 all advanced applications classes listed under CSIT and CAOT.

Section #8020 M. Butler
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 902 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSU) - 3 UNITS
Note: Students who have completed CS 901 may also take this course.
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts of computer science and programming. Applications will NOT be taught. Programming will be introduced with the BASIC programming language. This class is intended for Computer Science, Engineering, Math and Science majors. It is a prerequisite for all CSIT programming classes and is acceptable as a prerequisite for application classes.

Section #8022 A. Patil
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at patilA@wlac.edu soon as you register.


ENGLISH 28 – INTERMEDIATE READING AND COMPOSITION - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Completion of English 21 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.
This course meets the A.A. reading and writing requirement. English 28 students practice in paragraph construction and essay writing, with an emphasis on critical thinking and critical reading of non-fiction essays and books.

Section #8037 S. Lyons-Burns
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at lyonsburns101@yahoo.com as soon as you register.

Section #8521 R. Sprague
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

Email the instructor at spragurl@wlac.edu as soon as you register.

Section 8521 requires students to do part of their work online. This section will meet M-T-W-Th for the first week, June 18th – 21, 2007 and only on T & Th for the next 5 weeks. All on-campus meetings will be held in B5-101 from 8 – 10:10 a.m. Computers with Internet access are available on the second floor of the Library in the Internet Research Lab, at no cost to enrolled students.

Section #8523 R. Sprague
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

Email the instructor at spragurl@wlac.edu as soon as you register.

Section 8523 requires students to do part of their work online. This section will meet M-T-W-Th for the first week, June 18th – 21, 2007 and only on T & Th for the next 5 weeks. All on-campus meetings will be held in B5-101 from 10:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Computers with Internet access are available on the second floor of the Library in the Internet Research Lab, at no cost to enrolled students.



ENGLISH 94 – INTENSIVE GRAMMAR REVIEW - 3 UNITS
Advisory: Eligibility for English 21.
An intensive review of grammar and sentence structure, for students who want extra help, before taking English 28 or 101.

Section #8041 J. Fentress
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

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.

English 101 is the composition course that transfers to four-year colleges and universities. Accordingly, the assignments in essay writing, rhetorical analysis and critical reading are rigorous.

Section #8045 H. Bailey-Hofmann
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at thewriteteacher@gmail.com as soon as you register.

Section #8048 H. Bailey-Hofmann
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at thewriteteacher@gmail.com as soon as you register.


ENGLISH 102 - COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION II (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
"We tell ourselves stories in order to live," says Joan Didion. Learn to analyze and write critical essays on short stories, novels, poems, and plays that reflect a range of human experience.

Section #8050 N. Lincke-Ivic
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at lincken@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


ENGLISH 103 – COMPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKING (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course, which meets the transfer critical thinking requirement, is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 101. Based on non-fiction writings, the course will focus on the development of logical reasoning and analytical and argumentative writing skills.

Section #8051 K. Boutry
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at boutryk@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


HEALTH 11 - PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course will survey information regarding personal and community health, and basic principles of healthful living. Such subjects as drug and alcohol abuse, cancer, AIDS, nutrition, diet, personal care and consumer health will be covered. Recommended: Taking English 101 before enrolling.

Section #8072 J. Kuckreja
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

Email the instructor at Kuckreja@lavc.edu as soon as you register for location information for the required on-campus midterm and final on 7/14/07 and 7/28/07 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Photo ID required.

Section #8074 B. Pfiffner
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

Email the instructor at BCPFiffner@yahoo.com as soon as you register.



JAPANESE 1 – ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I – (UC:CSU) – 5 UNITS
This course provides the fundamentals of the Japanese language with emphasis on communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Japanese. The Japanese syllabary for Hiragana, Katakana and basic Kanji are introduced. In addition, the course introduces the study of Japanese culture.

Section # 8531 M. Abe
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at machiko4wlac@hotmail.com as soon as you register.

Section 8531 requires students to do part of their work online. This section will meet Saturdays from 8:00am-2:30pm in FA 209. Computers with Internet access are available on the second floor of the Library in the Internet Research Lab, at no cost to enrolled students.


LAW 1 – BUSINESS LAW 1 (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
Note: This course is the same as Business 5. Credit is not granted for students enrolled in or with credit for Business 5.
Essentials of the law of contracts, of its application to everyday problems pertaining to business and to the individual are covered. Elementary safeguards regarding sales and sales contracts are also considered. Case discussion and lecture method are utilized.

Section #8093 V. Nicholas
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu as soon as you register.

Section #8091 L. Harris
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at HarrisLL@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


LAW 2 – BUSINESS LAW II (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITS
Note: A maximum of one course from Law 1 or 2 is acceptable for UC transfer.
This course covers essentials of the laws of negotiable instruments, security devices, partnerships, corporations, estates and bankruptcy in their application to everyday problems of business.

Section#8097 K. Cox
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at kmcoxjd@yahoo.com as soon as you register.


LAW 3 - CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE LAW (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
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 #8098 A. Battle
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at battlelaw06@aol.com 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
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


LEARNING SKILLS 480A – INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY A – 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 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. There is one required textbook for all three courses (LRNSKIL480ABC). Additional required readings will be made available online at no cost to students. Students are encouraged to enroll in all three courses (480A, B, and C) to gain the maximum benefit.

Section #8103 J. Stern
(5 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/21/2007)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


MUSIC 101 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITS
Basic rudiments of musical notation, scales, keys, intervals, common musical terms and elementary keyboard are studied. The student in this course will be required to spend additional time in the Learning Resources Center with audio-visual and computer-assisted instruction materials.

Section #8027 K. Festinger
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at professorimprov@sbcglobal.net as soon as you register.


MUSIC 122 – MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
A survey of musical practices and styles from the earliest times to 1750, including the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and the Baroque periods. The artistic philosophy of each style period is explored. NOTE: Music History and Literature I is not a prerequisite to Music History and Literature II.

Section #8114 J. Sweeney
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

Email the instructor at sweeneyj@wlac.edu 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.
Note: This course is a recommended elective for the Paralegal Certificate.

Section #8118 V. Nicholas
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu 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, the development of an appropriate educational plan and the ability to develop a personal career strategy.

Section #8127 A. Narez-Acosta
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

Email the instructor at narez-a@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


PHILOSOPHY 6 – LOGIC IN PRACTICE (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITS
An introduction to critical thinking, the skill of evaluating and constructing arguments as they appear in ordinary language. This course examines problems of clarity of language as they appear in a variety of disciplines such as science, the humanities, social sciences, law and business. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of logical skills to other disciplines.

Section #8136 R. Kaplan
(6 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 7/29/2007)

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 #8140 S. Khorooshi
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at khorooshis@yahoo.com as soon as you register.


REAL ESTATE 1 – REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES (CSU) – 3 UNITS
Note: Required for salesperson’s license; elective for Broker’s license.
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.

Section #8029 L. Howell
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at instructorhowell@yahoo.com as soon as you register.

Section #8030 A. Porter
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at aeporter2@aol.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 broker’s license.

Section #8031 N. Webster
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at websterprofn@aol.com as soon as you register.

Section #8143 N. Webster
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at websterprofn@aol.com as soon as you register.


REAL ESTATE 7 – REAL ESTATE FINANCE 1 (CSU) – 3 UNITS
Forms and sources of financial property, construction and permanent financing are studied.

Section #8034 G. Givhan
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at lamaestra19@gmail.com as soon as you register.


SPANISH 1 – ELEMENTARY SPANISH (UC:CSU) – 5 UNITS
Note: Same as Spanish 21 with Spanish 22.
Corequisite: Spanish 101 Lab.
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.

Section #8145 N. Jacinto
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


SPANISH 101 – SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY – 1 UNIT (RPT 3)
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.

Section #8147 N. Jacinto
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


SPEECH 121 – THE PROCESS OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
This is an advanced course in the analysis of the principles and significance of interpersonal social interactions in all areas of life. Perception, building positive relationships, personal disclosure, self fulfilling prophecies, effective listening, communication apprehension, verbal and non-verbal communication, the impact of gender and culture on communication, expressing emotion, assertiveness, aggression, and conflict management will be examined.

Section #8149 W. Buchynski
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at buchynb@wlac.edu as soon as you register.

Section #8150 L. Habel
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at habellowell@hotmail.com as soon as you register.

Section #8151 L. Habel
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)
Email the instructor at habellowell@hotmail.com as soon as you register.



SPEECH 151 – SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION – (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITS
Note: UC credit limits: 1 course from 104, 121, 151.
This course focuses on the skills necessary for effective communication in small group discussions. Topics covered creative decision making, conflict management, anger management, leadership, group think, problem solving and the nature of power.

Section #8155 W. Buchynski
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at buchynb@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


SUPERVISED LEARNING ASSISTANCE 001T – SUPERVISED LEARNING ASSISTANCE (NDA) - 00.00 UNITS (RPT9)
Students will access online tutoring assistance using ETUDES-NG, the college online course management system, at no cost with enrollment in SLA/1T #8978. Students will communicate with campus Writing Lab tutors and receive assistance by electronically 1) submitting a writing sample for critique and comments 2) posting a question to the course Discussion Board and 3) participating in scheduled Live Chat sessions with tutors and other students enrolled in the course. Enrollment is available online OR by signing an add-slip at the Learning Resource Center - Writing Lab.
Contact OnlineTutoring@wlac.edu for enrollment assistance.

Section #8978 D. Matsuno
Email the instructor at OnlineTutoring@wlac.edu as soon as you register.


TRAVEL 100 – INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY – 3 UNITS
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.

Section #8169 P. Miele
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at pfmiele@sbcglobal.net as soon as you register.


THEATER 100 - INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course introduces students to the theatre. Students learn about the numerous related crafts such as lighting, costuming, etc. and to intelligently and objectively evaluate a professional or nonprofessional performance.

Section #8156 C. Kim
(8 week class – starts 6/18/2007, ends 8/12/2007)

Email the instructor at xjfjr@yahoo.com as soon as you register.