Complete Schedule of Classes - East Los Angeles College

106East Los Angeles College | Fall 20091427 3:10 hrs TBA FAULKNER, E ON LINE1428 3:10 hrs TBA MCBRIDE, D T ON LINE*1551 5:10 hrs TBA FAULKNER, E ON LINE*1556 5:10 hrs TBA DAW, P E ON LINE*(10 Week Class - Starts 10/12/2009, Ends 12/19/2009 )HEALTH 027FOCUS ON HEALTH: PRENATAL CARE(CSU) 2.00 UNITSThis course is designed for pregnant women, including teens, andfocuses on proper nutrition, education and prenatal care. Diet,consequences of nutritional deficiencies, substance abuse, lactation,benefits of exercise and building healthy lifestyles for mothersand newborns are also covered.1559 7:05 hrs TBA TYO, S M ON LINE(5 Week Class - Starts 10/19/2009, Ends 11/20/2009 )HEALTH 031(CSU) 1.00 UNITSFOCUS ON HEALTH: DIABETES1567 3:20 hrs TBA TYO, S M ON LINE(5 Week Class - Starts 10/19/2009, Ends 11/20/2009 )HEALTH 032FOCUS HEALTH: HEART AND CIRCULATION(CSU) 1.00 UNITSThis Focus on Health course presents aspects of heart and circulatoryhealth with an emphasis on positive self-care choices. Managementof common heart and blood vessel disorders is covered, plusdetermination of personal cardiac risk. Topics included are: exercise,diet and control of risk factors, such as stress, high blood pressure,high cholesterol, and diabetes.1560 2:05 hrs TBA TYO, S M ON LINE(8 Week Class - Starts 10/26/2009, Ends 12/17/2009 )HISTORY 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 andis recommended for other students who want a thorough survey of the politicaland social development of the United States. Either course may be takenindependently.1431 3:10 hrs TBA WARDINSKI, S L ON LINE1482 3:10 hrs TBA DUNSHEATH, B ON LINEHISTORY 012(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSPOLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II(UC credit limit: 3 units African-American Studies 5, Chicano Studies 8 or History 12.)This course covers the second half of the standard survey of UnitedStates history, providing an analytical study of the history of theUnited States from the Reconstruction era to the present, focusingnot only on political and social developments in the history of theUnited States but also on economic andcultural developments, howvarious Amendments to the Constitution have influenced Americansociety, and analyzes the United States’ongoing and changing rolein international affairs.1432 3:10 hrs TBA WARDINSKI, S L ON LINE1483 3:10 hrs TBA ROLEDER, G R ON LINEITALIAN 010(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSITALIAN CIVILIZATIONA study of the cultural development of Italy, with emphasis on understandingItalian contributions to world civilization.This course is conducted in English.1424 3:10 hrs TBA SERAFINI, T ON LINELIBRARY SCIENCE 101(UC:CSU) 1.00 UNITSLIBRARY RESEARCH METHODSStudents learn (1) to conduct research using the library’s print and electronicinformation resources, (2) to distinguish between academic andunacceptable sources, (3) to plan and write a research paper, (4) toapply formatting rules to their written assignments, and (5) to understandbasic requirements of copyright law and academic integrity.1564 1:20 hrs TBA GUY, A L ON LINE(11 Week Class - Starts 9/28/2009, Ends 12/11/2009 )LIBRARY SCIENCE 102INTERNET RESEARCH METHODS(CSU) 1.00 UNITSAn introductory course on Internet research methodology. Studentsgain experience in navigating the World Wide Web by using a varietyof Web search tools.*1503 1:05 hrs TBA LEE, U H ON LINE& 2:05 hrs TBA LEE, U H ON LINE*(8 Week Class - Starts 9/21/2009, Ends 11/13/2009 )**1552 1:05 hrs TBA LEE, U H ON LINE& 2:05 hrs TBA LEE, U H ON LINE**(8 Week Class - Starts 10/12/2009, Ends 12/4/2009 )MATHEMATICS 105(NDA) 3.00 UNITSARITHMETICThis course is designed to give students understanding and competencyin the basic operations of elementary arithmetic. Topics includethe standard operations with applications on whole numbers, fractions,decimals, ratio, proportion, and percent. Additional topics maybe chosen from geometric figures and introduction to algebra.Note: This course will be offered on a credit/no-credit basis only.1441 3:10 hrs TBA PANCHAL, M D ON LINEMATHEMATICS 112(NDA) 3.00 UNITSPRE-ALGEBRAPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 105 or acceptable level of skilldemonstrated in the Mathematics Placement Process.This course bridges the gap between arithmetic and algebra. Topicsinclude operations with signed numbers, order of operations, evaluatingexpressions and formulas, rules of integer exponents, distributiveproperty, working with polynomials, solving simple equations, workingwith graphs, linear equations, word problems, and basic geometry.Note: This course will be offered on a credit/no-credit basis only.1444 3:10 hrs TBA MORSE, M J ON LINE& 1:05 hrs TBA TOUTONGHI, J ON LINEMATHEMATICS 1155.00 UNITSELEMENTARY ALGEBRAPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 112 or acceptable level of skill asdemonstrated in the mathematics placement process.This course is an elementary introduction to axiomatic algebra. It beginswith the postulates covering the fundamental operations on naturalnumbers and carries on a logical development through all of the realnumbers. It includes the solution of equations through quadratics.Note: Students who have completed Math 113 and Math 114 may not enrollin Math 115.1439 5:20 hrs TBA CASTRO, G ON LINE1440 5:20 hrs TBA YUN, M S ON LINEMATHEMATICS 1255.00 UNITSINTERMEDIATE ALGEBRAPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 115 or acceptable level of skill asdemonstrated in Mathematics Placement Process.This course strengthens and further develops manipulative skills inelementary algebra. Topics include the fundamental operations onalgebraic expressions, solutions of equations and inequalities, exponentiation,graphs of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions,systems of equations and inequalities, and introduction to the conicsections. Applications are included in a wide variety of word problems.Note: A scientific or business calculator is required for this class.1442 5:20 hrs TBA LEE, M ON LINE1474 5:20 hrs TBA LAM, A ON LINEMATHEMATICS 227(UC:CSU) 4.00 UNITSSTATISTICS(UC limit Math 227 combined with GE 221, maximum credit, one course).Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 125, or acceptable level of skill asdemonstrated in Mathematics Placement Process.This course is an introduction to probability, measures of centraltendency and dispersion, descriptive and inferential statistics includingsampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Analysis of variance,chi-square and Student t distributions, linear correlation, andregression analysis are also presented as topics.Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind needed.1443 4:15 hrs TBA FARADINEH, R A ON LINE& 1:05 hrs TBA TOUTONGHI, J F5 107MATHEMATICS 230(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSMATHEMATICS FOR LIBERAL ARTS STUDENTSPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 125, or acceptable level of skilldemonstrated in Mathematics Placement Process.An introduction to the spirit and style of mathematics and its pursuitas a human endeavor. Topics are chosen from a variety of mathematicalfields including logic, set theory, probability, statistics, algebra,geometry and groups which are intended to illustrate the natureof mathematical discovery, the method of proof, and the beauty ofgeometric design and thought.1475 3:10 hrs TBA OH, S ON LINEMATHEMATICS 245(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSCOLLEGE ALGEBRA(UC limit Math 245 and 260 combined - maximum credit four units)Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 125 or acceptable level of skill asdemonstrated in Mathematics Placement Process.This course covers algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions,theory of equations, linear systems, functions of real numbers, probabilityand mathematical induction.Note: A scientific calculator is required for this class. See the instructor aboutthe specific kind needed.1445 3:10 hrs TBA MIRFATTAH, M ON LINEMATHEMATICS 260(UC:CSU) 5.00 UNITSPRE-CALCULUS(UC limit Math 245 and 260 combined - maximum credit four units)Prerequisite: Math 125 or acceptable level of skill as demonstrated in MathematicsPlacement Process.Corequisite: Math 241.Topics in college algebra including mathematical induction, the binomialtheorem, theory of equations, sequences and series, determinantsand matrices, and functional analysis are covered. Analyticgeometry, including the conics, is studied.Note: A calculator is required for this class. A TI-85 calculator is recommended.1446 5:20 hrs TBA SISWANTO, A S ON LINEPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 001 1.00 UNITS Rpt 1INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGEThis course is designed to provide students with the skills neededto succeed in college. Emphasis is placed on college policies andprocedures, campus services and resources, study skills and timemanagement. Additional topics include: certificate, associate degreerequirements, and transfer admission requirements.1502 2:05 hrs TBA MORALES GUERRA, S A ON LINE(8 Week Class - Starts 9/7/2009, Ends 10/30/2009 )PHILOSOPHY 001INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSPhilosophy 1 provides an introduction to the study of philosophy.Students are provided with an understanding of the major issues-epistemology, metaphysics, and axiology. Students experiencephilosophy as an activity characterized by asking questions andanswering them through persistent, critical analysis. The studyof Philosophy helps satisfy higher-level human needs, increasespersonal awareness, deepens tolerance, refines analytical powers,and equips us to deal with life’s uncertainties.1448 3:10 hrs TBA POSADA, R ON LINE1449 3:10 hrs TBA SNEAD, T A ON LINE1452 3:10 hrs TBA BENNET, S ON LINE*1555 6:30 hrs TBA POSADA, R ON LINE*1576 6:30 hrs TBA STAFF, S ON LINE*1578 6:30 hrs TBA SNEAD, T A ON LINE*(8 Week Class - Starts 10/26/2009, Ends 12/18/2009 )PHILOSOPHY 006(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSLOGIC IN PRACTICEThis course is designed to foster critical thinking skills, withoutexclusively appearing to the traditional techniques of formal logic.A number of general issues connected with the rational criticism ofarguments are explored. These include a discussion of the specialfeatures associated with critical thinking in different fields of argumentationand a discussion of fallacies as non-formal failures in theprocess of reasoning.1450 3:10 hrs TBA SIGMAN, M ON LINE1451 3:10 hrs TBA SIGMAN, M ON LINE