56EconomicsLinlin Wang< meet elac people<strong>East</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong> | Spring 2009“I came to the United States to attend my senior year <strong>of</strong>high school in El Paso, Texas. What a change from myhome in China! I lived with a family and learned a lotabout America and Mexico because El Paso is so closeto the border. I really wanted to come to <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> andwas lucky to find <strong>East</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>. There is somuch to do here.”Linlin Wang is living her dream. She has been acceptedby the University <strong>of</strong> Southern California (USC) and plansto continue majoring in economics with the hope <strong>of</strong> returningto China prepared to work in one <strong>of</strong> the large citieslike Beijing, Hong Kong or Shanghai. Her father runs anair conditioning business and is eager for his only child toget a good education.“The best part <strong>of</strong> attending ELAC is the InternationalStudent Office. They are so friendly andhelp us choose our classes and make sure we get toregister on time. I have a friend who goes to anothercommunity college and she doesn’t have the help I get.I like my teachers because they <strong>of</strong>ten use their ownexperience when they lecture to help us understandthe subject. I’m excited about all the new buildingsand will be sad to leave ELAC.”GeographyGEOGRAPHY 001PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSA study <strong>of</strong> the earth’s physical environment, with emphasis uponthe earth as a planet, maps, weather and climate, natural vegetation,soils, landforms, water and global patterns <strong>of</strong> distribution.0760 lec 7:25am-8:50am M W MIRETTI, D L H5 1070761 lec 9:00am-10:25am T Th MIRETTI, D L H5 1070762 lec 10:35am-12:00pm M W MIRETTI, D L H5 1073625 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm M MIRETTI, D L H5 1073626 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm T KONOVNITZINE, P H5 1078174 lec 10:35am-12:00pm M W WAKTOLA, D K *SG 107*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3627 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm Th CONLEY, J M H5 107GEOGRAPHY 002CULTURAL ELEMENTS OF GEOGRAPHY(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSAn introductory social science course that explores the global distribution<strong>of</strong> population, health and nutrition, cultures, races, languages,religions, cultural landscapes, settlement patterns and urbanization,livelihood systems, and geopolitics. Geography 1 is not aPrerequisite for Geography 2.3629 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm Th CONLEY, J M H5 107GEOGRAPHY 003(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE(Same as Meteorology 3)An introductory course presenting the causes <strong>of</strong> weather types andclimates, their global distribution, climatic change, weather modification,air pollution, and practical applications in agriculture, industry,and daily life.Note: Acceptable for credit, UC, for a maximum <strong>of</strong> 3 units from Geography3 or Meteorology 3.0763 lec 9:00am-10:25am M W MIRETTI, D L H5 107GEOGRAPHY 014(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSGEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIAA regional study <strong>of</strong> California, its physical features and naturalresources in relation to patterns <strong>of</strong> population and settlement,economic activities, transportation routes and trade.Note: Credit given for only one <strong>of</strong> Geography 14 or Environmental Science 17.0764 lec 10:35am-12:00pm T Th MIRETTI, D L H5 107GEOGRAPHY 015(UC:CSU) 2.00 UNITSPHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORYPrerequisite orCorequisite: Geography 1.This course is a laboratory study <strong>of</strong> the earth’s grid, maps, climatologicaldata, earth materials, and computer applications in geography.0765 lec 9:00am-9:30am M W KEMBLE, S M H5 101& lab 9:30am-10:25am M W KEMBLE, S M H5 1018106 lec 12:10pm-12:40pm M W WAKTOLA, D K *SG 107& lab 12:40pm-1:35pm M W WAKTOLA, D K *SG 107*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3628 lec 6:50pm-7:55pm W CONLEY, J M H5 101& lab 7:55pm-10:00pm W CONLEY, J M H5 101GeologyGEOLOGY 001(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSPHYSICAL GEOLOGYAn introductory course designed to acquaint the student with ageneral knowledge <strong>of</strong> the planet earth. Materials and structures <strong>of</strong>the earth are studied along with the processes and agencies bywhich the earth has attained its present condition.0770 lec 12:10pm-1:35pm M W WEST, R B H5 1010772 lec 1:55pm-3:20pm T Th WEST, R B H5 101Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3641 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm T TARNOFF, S R H5 101GEOLOGY 004(UC:CSU) 5.00 UNITSPHYSICAL GEOLOGY AND LABORATORYAn introductory course designed to acquaint the student with ageneral knowledge <strong>of</strong> planet earth. Materials and structures <strong>of</strong> theearth will be studied along with the processes and agencies by whichthe earth is changed. The laboratory supplements the lecture withthe study <strong>of</strong> minerals, rocks, aerial photographs, and maps.0771 lec 12:10pm-1:35pm M W WEST, R B H5 101& lec 1:55pm-2:25pm M W GRIMMER, J C H5 101& lab 2:25pm-3:20pm M W GRIMMER, J C H5 1010773 lec 1:55pm-3:20pm T Th WEST, R B H5 101& lec 3:30pm-4:00pm T Th WEST, R B H5 101& lab 4:00pm-4:55pm T Th WEST, R B H5 101Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3642 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm T TARNOFF, S R H5 101& lec 6:50pm-7:50pm Th TARNOFF, S R H5 101& lab 7:55pm-10:00pm Th TARNOFF, S R H5 101GEOLOGY 006(UC:CSU) 2.00 UNITSPHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORYCorequisite: Geology 001.Note: Credit given for only one <strong>of</strong> Geology 6 or Earth Science 2.4407 lec 6:50pm- 7:50pm Th TARNOFF, S R H5 101Lab 7:55pm-10:00pm Th TARNOFF, S R H5 101HealthHEALTH 002(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSHEALTH AND FITNESSThis course promotes healthy physical and psychological lifestyles,with emphasis on disease prevention, including violence/abuse, nutrition, sexuality, reproduction, drugs, alcohol, tobacco,aging, stress management, and weight control. The physical fitnesssegment emphasizes individual improvement utilizing aerobic, flexibility,and strengthening activities.0782 lec 8:20am-10:25am M KIMBER, K D5 136& lab 8:20am-10:25am W KIMBER, K D5 1360794 lec 12:10pm-2:15pm M KIMBER, K D5 136& lab 12:10pm-2:15pm W KIMBER, K D5 1361407 2:05 hrs TBA MCBRIDE, D T ON LINE& 2:05 hrs TBA MCBRIDE, D T ON LINE1437 2:05 hrs TBA STAFF ON LINE& 2:05 hrs TBA STAFF ON LINE1485 2:05 hrs TBA BLANCO, E ON LINE& lab 10:35am-12:40pm W BLANCO, E E9 103#1501 2:50 hrs TBA MCBRIDE, D T ON LINE& 2:50 hrs TBA MCBRIDE, D T ON LINE#(12 Week Class - Starts 9/28/2009, Ends 12/20/2009 )##1565 3:20 hrs TBA STAFF ON LINE& lab 3:20 hrs TBA STAFF ON LINE##1572 3:05 hrs TBA MCBRIDE, D T ON LINE& 3:05 hrs TBA MCBRIDE, D T ON LINE##(10 Week Class - Starts 10/12/2009, Ends 12/20/2009 )For up-to-date information on this and other online courses,please check the website, http://www.online.elac.edu.HEALTH 007(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSPHYSICAL FITNESS AND NUTRITIONThis course considers the nature and importance <strong>of</strong> physical fitnessand good nutrition in one’s personal and social development. Varioustypes <strong>of</strong> physical activities are analyzed and evaluated. Appropriateselection <strong>of</strong> nutritive foods for weight control and ergogenicsare covered. Fad diets and food supplements are analyzed.0789 lec 9:00am-10:25am M W DAW, P E E9 1140790 lec 7:25am-8:50am T Th RAMIREZ, L F9 1090810 lec 8:00am-11:10am F WHITE, K G E9 1140812 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S ANTONACCI, A M C1 128
<strong>Schedule</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Classes</strong> & Student Services 570813 lec 12:10pm-3:20pm S ANTONACCI, A M C1 1281438 3:10 hrs TBA DAW, P E ON LINE1447 3:10 hrs TBA RAMIREZ, L ON LINEFor up-to-date information on this and other online courses,please check the website, http://www.online.elac.edu.6145 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm W WHITE, K G *SG 116*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280HEALTH 008WOMEN’S PERSONAL HEALTH(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSThis course comprehensively reviews important issues related towomen <strong>of</strong> all diverse backgrounds.This course designs practical approaches to understanding thehealth <strong>of</strong> women in relationship to physiological and psychologicalaspects <strong>of</strong> nutrition, mental health, exercise, hygiene, cardiovasculardisease, cancer, sexuality, reproduction, drugs, and other diseasescommon to women.0783 lec 7:25am-8:50am M W DAW, P E E9 1140785 lec 9:00am-10:25am T Th LADD, M C E9 1140786 lec 8:00am-11:10am S FIGUEROA, M E9 1140787 lec 10:35am-12:00pm T Th LADD, M C E9 1140788 lec 12:10pm-1:35pm M W DAW, P E E9 1140807 lec 7:25am-8:50am T Th LADD, M C E9 1140808 lec 10:35am-12:00pm M W DAW, P E E9 1141425 3:10 hrs TBA GALVAN, M E ON LINE1426 3:10 hrs TBA DAW, P E ON LINE1453 3:10 hrs TBA GALVAN, M E ON LINE#1566 5:10 hrs TBA GALVAN, M E ON LINE#(10 Week Class - Starts 10/12/2009, Ends 12/20/2009 )For up-to-date information on this and other online courses,please check the website, http://www.online.elac.edu.8004 lec 12:10pm-1:35pm M W STAFF *SG 1168033 lec 9:00am-10:25am T Th STAFF *SG 1168034 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S ALDANA, I *SG 1168100 lec 10:35am-12:00pm M W FAULKNER, E *SG 118*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3657 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm M STAFF E9 1143658 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm Th ALDANA, I E9 1143668 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm T WAKAMATSU, J E9 1146070 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm W ALDANA, I *SG 116*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280HEALTH 011PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSThis course develops health knowledge and values with the goal <strong>of</strong>promoting a high quality <strong>of</strong> life for each individual. Areas <strong>of</strong> 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.0791 lec 7:25am-8:50am T Th HINES, J M D5 1360792 lec 10:35am-12:00pm T Th HINES, J M D5 1360793 lec 8:00am-11:10am F VARELA, S A C1 1210795 lec 9:00am-10:25am M W TEPER, L E C1 1210796 lec 10:35am-12:00pm M W TEPER, L E C1 1320797 lec 9:00am-10:25am T Th CONE, A J C1 1210798 lec 9:00am-12:10pm S KAUR, M C1 1210799 lec 11:20am-2:30pm F VARELA, S A C1 1210800 lec 10:35am-12:00pm M W CONE, A J C1 1210801 lec 10:35am-12:00pm T Th CONE, A J C1 1210803 lec 12:10pm-1:35pm M W TEPER, L E C1 1210804 lec 1:45pm-3:10pm M W LADD, M C E9 1140805 lec 1:45pm-4:55pm T MCBRIDE, D T C1 1210809 lec 1:45pm-3:10pm T Th STAFF E9 1140811 lec 12:10pm-3:20pm S STAFF C1 1211427 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 12/18/2009 )For up-to-date information on this and other online courses,please check the website, http://www.online.elac.edu.1701 lec 1:10pm- 4:20pm T KIMBER, K D5 1363655 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm M STAFF E9 1143656 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm W KAUR, M E9 1143659 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm M MCBRIDE, D T C1 1213661 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm W STAFF C1 1218035 lec 10:35am-12:00pm T Th STAFF *SG 1168036 lec 9:00am-10:25am M W FAULKNER, E *SG 116*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3654 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm T KAUR, M C1 1213662 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm M MCBRIDE, D T C1 1213664 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm W VARELA, S A C1 1213665 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm Th MEIERS, J C C1 1216074 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm M WHITE, K G *SG 116*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280Health 011 is also <strong>of</strong>fered through ITV.See schedule ad on page 134.HEALTH 012SAFETY EDUCATION AND FIRST AID(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSThis course deals with the causes, care, and management <strong>of</strong> injuriessustained in the home, auto accidents, and selected cases <strong>of</strong> civilianemergencies. Special attention is given to the development <strong>of</strong> anattitude <strong>of</strong> safety consciousness. Upon successful completion <strong>of</strong> thiscourse, students are eligible to receive American Red Cross Communityand Safety First Aid, and Community CPR Certification.0806 lec 10:35am-12:00pm M W KIMBER, K D5 136HEALTH 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 <strong>of</strong> nutritional deficiencies, substance abuse, lactation,benefits <strong>of</strong> 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 )For up-to-date information on this and other online courses,please check the website, http://www.online.elac.edu.HEALTH 031FOCUS ON HEALTH: DIABETES(CSU) 1.00 UNITSThis Focus on Health course covers diabetes mellitus, with anemphasis on positive self-care choices. Aspects <strong>of</strong> current diabetesmanagement are covered including: blood glucose testing, oralhypoglycemics, insulin, exercise, and pregnancy. Prevention andrecognition <strong>of</strong> diabetes complications affecting the eyes, kidneys,nerves, feet, heart/blood vessels, hypoglycemia and hyperglycemiaare also covered.1567 3:20 hrs TBA TYO, S M ON LINE(5 Week Class - Starts 10/19/2009, Ends 11/20/2009 )For up-to-date information on this and other online courses,please check the website, http://www.online.elac.edu.HEALTH 032FOCUS HEALTH: HEART AND CIRCULATION(CSU) 1.00 UNITSThis Focus on Health course presents aspects <strong>of</strong> heart and circulatoryhealth with an emphasis on positive self-care choices. Management<strong>of</strong> common heart and blood vessel disorders is covered, plusdetermination <strong>of</strong> personal cardiac risk. Topics included are: exercise,diet and control <strong>of</strong> 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 )For up-to-date information on this and other online courses,please check the website, http://www.online.elac.edu.Health Information TechnologyHEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 100 (CSU) 3.00 UNITSHEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SURVEYThis is an introduction to health information technology. It emphasizestechnical evaluation and concurrent completion <strong>of</strong> the medical/healthrecord as required by Federal and State Regulations andby voluntary accrediting bodies and the maintenance and preservation<strong>of</strong> health information in acute hospitals.8118 lec 8:00am-10:05am M ROANE, D *SG 109& lab 10:30am-1:40pm M ROANE, D *SG 109*South Gate Educational Center2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3676 lec 6:50pm-8:55pm T ROANE, D G6 110& lab 6:50pm-10:00pm Th ROANE, D G6 110HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 103 3.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO ICD-9-CM CODINGPrerequisite: Health Information Technology 133.Corequisite: HIT 234. Advisory: Health Information Technology 100, and Anatomy1 or Biology 20.This course includes an introduction to medical nomenclatures andclassification systems and their use. Emphasis is placed on learningthe principles <strong>of</strong> coding the International Classification <strong>of</strong> Diseases,Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). The principles <strong>of</strong>indexing and coding for prospective payment DRGs (DiagnosisRelated Groups) are also introduced.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6596 lec 5:15pm-7:20pm T GARCIA, E A #RC 16& lab 7:30pm-9:35pm T GARCIA, E A #RC 16#Rosemead Center2444 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 105 (CSU) 2.00 UNITSHEALTH INFORMATION IN ALTERNATE HEALTHCARE SETTINGThis course includes topics such as the organization, structure, andfunctions <strong>of</strong> ambulatory care facilities, psychiatric facilities, longtermcare facilities and home healthcare. Emphasis is placed on therequirements for completion <strong>of</strong> patient records.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>3677 lec 6:00pm-7:05pm M GARCIA, E A G6 110& lab 7:30pm-9:35pm M GARCIA, E A G6 110HEALTH 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 <strong>of</strong> health information. Topics include: introductionto the legal and court systems, addressing liability, consents forhealthcare and release <strong>of</strong> information from patient records, computerization<strong>of</strong> patient records, and ethical standards <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the principles <strong>of</strong> coding ICD-9-CM to ambulatory care and in depth coverage <strong>of</strong> Current ProceduralTerminology (CPT). Applications <strong>of</strong> 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 110