Complete Schedule of Classes - East Los Angeles College

100East Los Angeles College | Fall 2009ENG., MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 220INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS(CSU) 3.00 UNITSAn introductory course in robotics; hand-on experience on buildinga PARALLAX robot. Understanding electric motors, servos, sensors,switches and actuators. Basic Stamp computer programming andintegration into a working robotic unit; including mechanical assembly,connecting electronic components, wiring, soldering, and testing.0624 lec 9:00am-11:05am S KHASHAYAR, K E7 101& lab 11:15am-1:20pm S KHASHAYAR, K E7 101ENGLISH 101(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSCOLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION IPrerequisite: Acceptable level of skill as demonstrated in the English PlacementProcess, or one of the following: English 61, 62, 63 or 65. Advisory: Reading 101.This is a college-level freshman composition course which focuseson expository writing and argumentation and requires the writing ofa minimum of 6000 words in essays and a research paper. Studentsstudy a variety of texts written at the college level, including literature,that reflect current academic concerns relating to issues oflanguage, ethnicity, class, gender, identity, psychology, and culturalstudies. The course is intended for students who plan to transfer toa four-year college or university.0638 lec 9:00am-12:10pm U STAFF F9 1078020 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S LUCERO, D S *SG 1158112 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S PHILLIPS, L K *SG 107*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280ENGLISH 103(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSCOMPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKINGPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion of English 101.Note: Both English 102 and 103 meet the IGETC requirement for Critical Thinking.This course is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, andwriting skills beyond the level achieved in English 101. The coursefocuses on the development of logical reasoning and analytical andargumentative writing skills.0635 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S STAFF F9 1078042 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S STAFF *SG 113*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280ENGLISH 129 (CSU) 3.00 UNITS Rpt 2REPORT WRITINGPrerequisite: One of the following: English 61, 62, 63 or 65.A study of and practice in the writing needed for reports. It includes practicein the collection and organization of material and the presentation ofpapers commonly needed in college classes and the workplace.Note: Eligibility for or completion of English 101.Note: These sections are for students in the Nursing Program and RespiratoryTherapy Program.0662 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S STAFF F9 114FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 031 (UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSMARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE(UC credit limit: Maximum credit, one course F&CS 31, PSYCH 16or SOC 12)This course emphasizes mate selection, marriage adjustment,structureand functions of families especially in American society. It alsoanalyzes sub-cultural family patterns, historical changesand contemporarysocial influences as well as transition to, disorganization andimprovement of marriage and family life.Note:Credit given for only one of Family and Consumer Studies 31 or Sociology 12.#1818 lec 9:00am-4:25pm S CHUKUMERIJE, J E3 114#(8 Week Class - Starts 9/5/2009, Ends 10/24/2009 )FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 034 (CSU) 3.00 UNITSCHILD NUTRITIONThe basic principles of human nutrition as related to the needs of thedeveloping child, from conception through adolescence. Emphasison nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women, feeding infantsand children for optimum physical and mental development againstthe back-drop of modern social and cultural influences. Specialemphasis will be placed on nutritional education for children throughthe development of individual projects, curriculum and materials.#1863 lec 9:00am-4:25pm S CHUKUMERIJE, J G5 109#(7 Week Class - Starts 10/31/2009, Ends 12/19/2009 )FIRE TECHNOLOGY 096EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN -1(CSU) 7.00 UNITSThis course provides the theory and techniques of emergency medicalservices to be performed by an Emergency Medical Technician(EMT), and includes field experience and preparation for the NationalRegistry Examination. Limitation on Enrollment: Pursuant to TitleV, Section 58106B, (Health and Safety Considerations), as well asother state regulations, the student must possess a valid certificateof successful completion of the ‘Health Care Provider’ type CPRcourse commonly administered by either the Red Cross or the AmericanHeart Association. This certificate must be presented to theinstructor the first day the class meets. Course orientation is vitallyimportant; as a result, first day attendance is mandatory, studentsmissing first day of class will be dropped from the course.Evening Classes4201 lec 5:45pm-10:00pm F PITTMAN, C L C2 2A& lec 9:00am-11:05am S PITTMAN, C L C2 2A& lab 11:05am-1:10pm S PITTMAN, C L C2 2AHEALTH 007(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSPHYSICAL FITNESS AND NUTRITIONThis course considers the nature and importance of physical fitnessand good nutrition in one’s personal and social development. Varioustypes of physical activities are analyzed and evaluated. Appropriateselection of nutritive foods for weight control and ergogenicsare covered. Fad diets and food supplements are analyzed.0812 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S ANTONACCI, A M C1 1280813 lec 12:10pm-3:20pm S ANTONACCI, A M C1 128HEALTH 008(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSWOMEN’S PERSONAL HEALTHThis course comprehensively reviews important issues related towomen of all diverse backgrounds.This course designs practical approaches to understanding thehealth of women in relationship to physiological and psychologicalaspects of nutrition, mental health, exercise, hygiene, cardiovasculardisease, cancer, sexuality, reproduction, drugs, and other diseasescommon to women.0786 lec 8:00am-11:10am S FIGUEROA, M E9 1148034 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S ALDANA, I *SG 116*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280HEALTH 011(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSPRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVINGThis course develops health knowledge and values with the goal ofpromoting a high quality of life for each individual. Areas of focusinclude nutrition, physical fitness, communicable diseases and othermajor health problems, consumer and environmental health, humansexuality and family life, mental and emotional health, tobacco, alcoholand drugs, aging, death and dying.0798 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S KAUR, M C1 1210811 lec 12:10pm-3:20pm S STAFF C1 121HISTORY 001(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION IThis course is a historical survey of western civilization from its originsin the Near East, Greece and Rome to 1660. The history of China,India, Japan, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas is brieflyincluded to provide the proper perspective for each phase of thedevelopment of western civilization.0832 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S WALLACE, C E E5 105HISTORY 011(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSPOLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I(UC credit limit: 3 units African American Studies 4, Chicano Studies 7, or History 11.)This course is the first half of the standard survey of United Stateshistory from its beginnings through the Civil War and Reconstruction.It focuses on political and social developments in the making of theUnited States, but it also includes economic and cultural trends.Note: The year sequence of History 11/12 is required for History majors and is recommendedfor other students who want a thorough survey of the political and socialdevelopment of the United States. Either course may be taken independently.0848 lec 1:10pm-4:20pm S WALLACE, C E E5 112HISTORY 086INTRODUCTION TO WORLD CIVILIZATION I(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSThe origins, development, and interactions among world civilizationsto the early modern era. A comparative analysis of cultural, economic,geographic, political, religious, and social forces of world civilizations.Includes topics related to Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe.8114 lec 12:30pm-3:40pm S STAFF *SG 102*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 106 2.00 UNITSHOSPITAL ETHICS AND LAWPrerequisite: Health Information Technology 100.This course provides an introduction to the legal system and conceptsrelated to healthcare disciplines, including the Healthcare InsurancePortability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations regardingprivacy and security of health information. Topics include: introductionto the legal and court systems, addressing liability, consents forhealthcare and release of information from patient records, computerizationof patient records, and ethical standards of healthcare.7792 lec 8:00am-1:05pm S ROANE, D #RC 12(7 Week Class - Starts 10/31/2009, Ends 12/19/2009 )#Rosemead Center2444 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 110 3.00 UNITSAMBULATORY CARE CODINGPrerequisite: Health Information Technology 103, 133; Anatomy 1.This course presents applications of the principles of coding ICD-9-CM to ambulatory care and in depth coverage of Current ProceduralTerminology (CPT). Applications of Ambulatory Patient Groupsand coding practice on current ambulatory cases are included.0818 lec 9:00am-11:05am S GARCIA, E A G6 110& lab 11:30am-1:35pm S GARCIA, E A G6 110HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 207 3.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO HEALTH STATISTICSPrerequisite: Health Information Technology 100 and Math 105 or 115, HIT 133,Co Sci 201.This course is an introduction to basic health statistics using bothmanual and computerized compilations. The treatment of vital statisticsincludes preparation of live birth, fetal death and death certificates.Class assignments include abstracting data from medicalrecords and preparation of reports using descriptive statistics.7791 lec 9:00am-11:05am S TENORIO, G #RC 13& lab 12:10pm-2:15pm S TENORIO, G #RC 13#Rosemead Center2444 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 234 5.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO PATHOLOGYPrerequisites: Health Information Technology 133, Anatomy 1 or Biology 20.Advisory: Physiology 1.This course introduces general aspects of pathogenesis of diseases.The cause, effect and treatment of common diseases are emphasized.Specific laboratory tests and the applications of medical terminologyalso are discussed.8117 lec 8:00am-1:20pm S HENDRIX, D M *SG 117*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280LAW 001(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSBUSINESS LAW I(UC credit limit for Law 1+2 combined: maximum credit, one course.)This course covers the legal essentials of such topics as backgroundof the law, contracts, agency, personal property, bailments, salesthrough the media of textual subject matter, lectures, cited cases,and various questions and problems.0907 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S RODRIGUEZ, D E E7 301MANAGEMENT 002(CSU) 3.00 UNITSORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT THEORYAs part of the study of management,This course covers such topics as organizational structure, functionsof management, methods of improving teamwork, and maintainingteamwork in the organization.0924 lec 8:00am-11:10am S ALDERETE, F J E7 306