ALLIED
HEALTH 12 - INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS IN HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS (CSU) - 3 UNITS
This course is designed for students interested
in learning about health care careers, including
work descriptions, work environment, employment
opportunities, educational requirements,
and earnings. Students will also learn about
the health care system in the United States,
including the development of medicine and
trends in financing.
Section
#8000 L. Takayama
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at takayamaL@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
ART
101 SURVEY OF ART HISTORY I (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
This course introduces the student to some
of the great civilizations of the world.
The beliefs and aspirations of such cultures
as ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as
Africa, India and pre-conquest Mesoamerica
will be revealed through a study of their
visual arts.
Section
#8001 L. Blake
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at lblakeelahi@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
BUSINESS
1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
NOTE: Students who are Business majors or
who are considering a change to that major
are advised to take this course as a foundation.
This course is a survey of the fundamental
aspects of all phases of business including
entrepreneurship, alternative management/leadership,
marketing, financial management and institutions,
investing through the securities market,
and challenges facing global markets.
Section
#8015 G. Thomas
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at thomasg@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8027 P. Stansbury
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at pstans5@aol.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
#8003 V. Nicholas
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 901 INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTERS AND THEIR USES 1 (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
The course introduces students to fundamental
"Computer Literacy" concepts.
Students will learn to use Windows XP on
the 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
#8022 A. Patil
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at patila@wlac.edu
soon as you register.
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COMPUTER
SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 984 - INTRODUCTION
TO WINDOWS ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICES - 3
UNITS
PREREQUISITE: CS981, CS982, and CS983 or
equivalent experience.
This course introduces students to Windows
2003 Server Active Directory Services (ADS)
concepts. Students learn to plan, configure
and administer an ADS infrastructure. In
addition, students will also learn to use
Active Directory to manage domains, domain
controllers, trees, organizational units,
sites, and group policy objects. This course
is one of the required courses for the WLAC
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
training program.
Section
#8025 M. Butler
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at butlerm@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
28 INTERMEDIATE READING AND COMPOSITION
- 3 UNITS
NOTE: This course meets the A.A. reading
and writing requirement.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of English 21 with
a grade of C or better or appropriate
placement level demonstrated through the
English assessment process for English 28.
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
#8002 S. Lyons Burns
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/08)
Email the instructor at Lyonsburns101@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8518 R. Sprague (8:00 10:15
a.m. B5-101)
(Starts 1/02/2008, Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at spragurl@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section 8518 requires students to do part
of their work online. This section will
meet WThF for the first week, January 2
5, 2008 and only on T & Th for the
next four weeks, January 8 31. All on-campus
meetings will be held in B5-101. 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
#8519 R. Sprague (10:25 12:40
a.m. B5-101)
(Starts 1/02/2008, Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at spragurl@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section 8519 requires students to do part
of their work online. This section will
meet WThF for the first week, January 2
5, 2008 and only on T & Th for the
next four weeks, January 8 31. All on-campus
meetings will be held in B5-101. 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 (NDA) - 3
UNITS
Advisory: Eligibility for English 21.
An intensive review of grammar and sentence
structure for students who want extra help
before taking English 28 or 101.
Section
#8040 H. Bailey-Hofmann
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at baileyhh@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
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ENGLISH
101 - COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION (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.
This course teaches students to write college-level
essays in response to reading and analyzing
college-level texts.
Section #8201 S. Lyons Burns
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/08)
Email the instructor at Lyonsburns101@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
ENGLISH
127 - CREATIVE WRITING (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITS
PREREQUISITE: English 101 or equivalent.
This course introduces the student to the
basic elements of writing fiction, poetry
and drama through reading and writing assignments.
Section
#8203 B. Goldberg
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/08)
Email the instructor at goldbergb@wlac.edu
at as soon as you register.
FIRE
TECHNOLOGY 203 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
& SYSTEMS (CSULA) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None.
The students will learn about fire detection,
alarm and protection systems for public
safety departments and other agencies that
cross train law enforcement and fire suppression
personnel.
Section #8004 R. Shackelford
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
FIRE
TECHNOLOGY 210 FIRE COMPANY ORGANIZATION
AND PROCEDURE (CSULA) 3 UNITS
This course introduces the student to the
organization and management of a fire department
and its relationship to other government
agencies. The emphasis is on fire service
leadership, management and supply from the
perspective of the company officer.
Section
#8006 R. Shackelford
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at rshacke@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
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HEALTH
11 - PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
RECOMMENDED: English 101
This course will survey information regarding
personal and community health, and basic
principles of healthful living. Such subjects
as drug and alcohol abuse, cancer, AIDS,
nutrition, diet, personal care and consumer
health will be covered.
Section
#8007 B. Pfiffner
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at BCPFiffner@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8008 J. Kuckreja
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at kuckreja@lavc.edu
as soon as you register for location information
for the required on-campus midterm from
9 10 a.m. on January 19th and final from
9 10 a.m. on February 1, 2008.
Section
#8009 A. Lulejian
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at Lulejian@yahoo.com
as soon as you register for exam location
information.
LAW
1 BUSINESS LAW 1 (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
NOTE: This course is the same as Business
5.
Essentials of the law of contracts, of its
application to everyday problems pertaining
to business and to the individual are covered.
Elementary safeguards regarding sales and
sales contracts are also considered. Case
discussion and lecture method are utilized.
Credit is not granted for students enrolled
in or with credit for Business 5.
Section
#8020 L. Harris
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
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
#8021 K Cox
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at kmcoxjd@yahoo.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
#8026 J. Stern
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at sternjc@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
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LIBRARY
SCIENCE 102: INTERNET RESEARCH METHODS (CSU)
1 UNIT
Explore the World Wide Web. Learn to utilize
general search engines and directories to
locate the millions of home pages on the
Internet. Obtain precise information with
well-developed search strategies. Learn
to apply critical standards to the sites
you find on the Web.
Section
#8101 K. Lee
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at profken102@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
MANAGEMENT
1 PRINCIPLES OF MANANGEMENT (CSU) 3
UNITS
This course provides practical and valid
information about solutions to managerial
problems through research findings, theory
and current successful practices. Detailed
analysis of basic managerial functions including
planning, organizing/staffing, leading and
controlling is made. Emphasis is placed
on technical, interpersonal, conceptual,
diagnostic and political managerial skills
needed to succeed as a manager in a domestic
or global business environment.
Section
#8050 G. Thomas
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at thomasg@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
#8028 J. Sweeney
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at sweeneJ@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PARALEGAL
3 - CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE LAW (UC:CSU) -
3 UNITS
NOTE: The course is a recommended elective
for the Paralegal Certificate.
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.
Section
#8055 V. Nicholas
(Starts 1/02/2008, Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at nicholas@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT 5 COLLEGE SURVIVAL (CSU)
2 UNITS
This course includes an overview of career
development, personal appraisal and career
testing, a computerized career information
search, a personal skills evaluation, and
educational planning and decision-making
as it relates to the self and the world
of work.
Section
#8070 A. Narez-Acosta
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at narez-a@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
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PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT 8 CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(CSU) 2 UNITS
Personal Development 8 is an introduction
to career planning and is designed for students
who are contemplating vocational choices.
The focus is on a comprehensive career and
personal evaluation, the development of
an appropriate educational plan and the
ability to develop a personal career strategy.
Section
#8072 A. Narez-Acosta
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at narez-a@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PHILOSOPHY
1 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
Study of problems of knowledge, metaphysics,
science, and religion. This course examines
such questions as the existence of God,
the problem of evil, the nature of the soul,
and the origin of knowledge.
Section
#8062 R. Kaplan
(Starts 1/02/2008, Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at kaplanrh@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
PHILOSOPHY
6 LOGIC IN PRACTICE (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Critical Thinking - This course applies
the principles of logic to practical problems
with emphasis upon the analysis of language
as an aid to sound thinking.
Section
#8060 R. Mayock
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at mayockr@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE I REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES (CSU)
3 UNITS
NOTE: Required for salespersons license;
elective for Brokers license.
This beginning course in real estate fundamentals
is required for the real estate salespersons
license and is highly recommended as a foundation
course in real estate. Real estate economics,
terminology and definitions, real estate
law, ownership rights, real estate investment
and career opportunities, as well as other
subjects vital to a basic understanding
of real estate are covered.
Section
#8074 J. Howell
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at instructorhowell@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 3 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (CSU)
3 UNITS
This course covers the day-to-day activities
of the real estate brokerage business from
the viewpoint of both the owner and the
sales staff. It gives practical training
in such topics as: time management, human
relations, client psychology, financing,
leasing, appraising and property management.
The course is required for those seeking
the California brokers license.
Section
#8076 N. Webster
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at WebsterProfN@aol.com
as soon as you register.
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REAL
ESTATE 5 LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE
I (CSU) 3 UNITS
This course covers in detail the principles
of property ownership and management, with
special emphasis on the law as it applies
to community property, conveyances, deeds,
trust deeds, leases, brokerage activities,
liens, homesteads, wills, estates and taxes.
Section
#8078 J. Carter
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at attyjcarter@aol.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 7 – REAL ESTATE FINANCE 1 (CSU)
– 3 UNITS
This
course concentrates on the principles of
the fundamental concepts of real estate
finance. Topics covered include but aren't
limited to: a concise history of finance
and the Federal Reserve System, the real
estate cycle and the secondary market, sources
of financing in the primary market, federal
credit agencies, regulations and consumer
protections, real estate instruments and
state regulations. The course will also
cover the intricacies of the loan process,
conventional and alternative financing,
government programs, and seller financing.
Students will learn the parameters by which
borrowers and property are qualified for
financing as well as fundamental escrow
procedures that are important for all real
estate finance students.
Section
#8222 G. Enciso Givhan
(Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at lamaestra19@gmail.com
as soon as you register.
REAL
ESTATE 14 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (CSU)
3 UNITS
The course is designed for real estate brokers,
salespeople and owners of income-producing
properties. Topics covered include the nature
and the type of property management, organization
for management, leases and contracts. Rent
scheduling, selling space and techniques
of renting, tenant selection and supervision,
relations with owners, budgets, purchasing
accounts, reports, ethics and legal and
professional relationships.
Section
#8221 C. Grayson
(Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/02/2008)
Email
the instructor at cgrayson@fsrminc.com
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
1 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (UC:CSU) 5 UNITS
COREREQUSITE: Spanish 101 lab, section
Fundamentals of the Spanish language with
emphasis on the spoken language and the
study of Hispanic cultures. Students with
previous knowledge of Spanish should enroll
in a higher level. Native speakers should
enroll in Spanish 3, 4, 5, or 6.
Section
#8029 N. Jacinto
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
21 FUNDAMENTAL OF SPANISH - (UC:CSU) -
3 UNITS
COREQUISITE: Spanish 101A lab, section 8032.
NOTE: Spanish 21 and Spanish 22 together
are equivalent to Spanish 1. UC Transfer
Credit Limit: Maximum of 5 units from Spanish
21 and 22 will be accepted for credit.
This course provides the first half of the
fundamentals of first semester pronunciation,
grammar, practice in understanding, speaking,
reading and writing simple Spanish.
Section
#8030 A. Mizuki
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at profesoramizuki@gmail.com
as soon as you register.
SPANISH
101 SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY (CSU)
1 UNIT
NOTE: For Spanish 1, student must complete
32-36 hours of lab work for each course.
Students must be enrolled in a Spanish 1
class to register for this lab section.
This online laboratory course uses multimedia
to enhance Spanish language instruction.
Students will access Vistas Web-SAM, the
electronic version of the printed Vistas
Workbook, Video Manual, and Lab Manual used
as supplemental materials to the Vistas,
3rd edition textbook. This is a credit/no
credit course.
Section
#8031 N. Jacinto
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at jacinton@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
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SPANISH
101A SPANISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY (CSU)
.5 UNITS (CR/NCR)
NOTE: For Spanish 21, students must complete
16-18 hours of lab work for each course.
Students must be enrolled in a Spanish 21
class to attend this lab section.
This online laboratory course uses multimedia
to enhance Spanish language instruction.
Students will access Vistas Web-SAM, the
electronic version of the printed Vistas
Workbook, Video Manual, and Lab Manual used
as supplemental materials to the Vistas,
3rd edition textbook. This is a credit/no
credit course.
Section
#8032 A. Mizuki
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at profesoramizuki@gmail.com
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 culture on communication,
expressing emotion, assertiveness, aggression,
and conflict management will be examined.
Section
#8010 P. Fife
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/2008)
Email the instructor at pamela_fife@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8012 P. Fife
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/2008)
Email the instructor at pamela_fife@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8013 N. Smith
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/2008)
Email the instructor at smithng@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
SPEECH
151 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (UC:CSU)
3 UNITS
This course focuses on the skills necessary
for effective communication in small group
discussions. Topics covered include creative
decision making, conflict management, anger
management, leadership, group think, problem
solving and the nature of power.
Section
#8018 N. Smith
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/2008)
Email the instructor at smithng@wlac.edu
as soon as you register.
Section
#8019 L. Habel
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/24/2008)
Email the instructor at habellowell@hotmail.com
as soon as you register.
Section
#8220 L, Habel
(8 Week Class - Starts
1/02/2008, Ends 2/2420/08)
Email the instructor at habellowell@hotmail.com
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.
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THEATER
100 - INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (UC:CSU) -
3 UNITS
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.
As a final project, students may collectively
produce a play.
Section
#8014 C. Kim
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at xjfjr@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
THEATER
130 PLAYWRITING 3 UNITS
This course introduces the student to the
basic principles and techniques of playwriting.
This is a hands-on practical introduction
to playwriting culminating in the students
one-act play being presented by student
actors to a live audience.
Section
#8017 C. Kim
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at xjfjr@yahoo.com
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
#8016 H. Paulson
(Starts 1/02/2008,
Ends 2/02/2008)
Email the instructor at learncruise@yahoo.com
as soon as you register.
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