Rosemead Centerschedule <strong>of</strong> classes2444 Del Mar AvenueRosemead, CA 91770ART 103ART APPRECIATION I(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSThis course is an introductory and integrative course in the arts. Itinvolves a comparative study <strong>of</strong> the visual arts designed to expandvisual awareness and visual experience and to increase the student’sability to understand and evaluate those forms that are part <strong>of</strong> hisenvironment. Areas covered range from the home, communityand industry to a broad interpretation <strong>of</strong> painting, sculpture, andarchitecture.Note: This course includes field trips to several <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Art museums.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6561 lec 5:15pm-8:25pm W STAFF RC 12CHILD DEVELOPMENT 001(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSCHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTThis course follows human development from conception throughadolescence. Particular emphasis is placed on the processes andtheories through which the normal human being reaches physical,social, psychological, emotional, and mental maturity.6593 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm M MANNING, K M RC 5CHILD DEVELOPMENT 002(CSU) 3.00 UNITSEARLY CHILDHOOD: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICESAdvisory: Child Development 1.Introduction to philosophies, practices, and the role <strong>of</strong> the EarlyChildhood Education pr<strong>of</strong>essional, with emphasis on the teacher invarious early childhood programs. The developmental characteristics<strong>of</strong> the age groups and curriculum and developmentally appropriateand culturally sensitive teaching practices are highlighted.6562 lec 3:20pm-6:30pm T RIVAS, M R RC 9CHILD DEVELOPMENT 010CHILD HEALTH(CSU) 3.00 UNITSOverview <strong>of</strong> the issues <strong>of</strong> operating a child development programunder the Title 22 Department <strong>of</strong> Social Services Community CareLicensing regulations considering the health, nutrition, and safety<strong>of</strong> young children in licensed childcare and development programs.Students are required to pass the American Red Cross Adult/PediatricFirst Aid and Adult/Infant CPR Certification course or demonstratecurrent certification.Note: A $35 fee for First Aid and CPR Certificate is required.6554 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm T MEYERS, J L RC 5CHILD DEVELOPMENT 011(CSU) 3.00 UNITSHOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSAdvisory: Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> Child Development 1.This course is a study <strong>of</strong> the internal and external social forces <strong>of</strong> family,peer groups, schools, culture, and economic class on children andyouth. It examines internal functioning <strong>of</strong> values, beliefs, and subculturalpatterns and their shaping power on children. It meets corecourse requirements for the Department <strong>of</strong> Social Services Licensingand for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing ChildDevelopment Permit and the School-Age Emphasis Permit.6594 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm W B GONZALEZ, E RC 5CHILD DEVELOPMENT 0652.00 UNITSADULT SUPERVISION/EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORINGPrerequisite: Child Development 39.This course is a study <strong>of</strong> the methods and principles <strong>of</strong> supervisingstudent-teachers in early childhood classrooms. Emphasis isplaced on the role <strong>of</strong> classroom teachers who function as mentorsto new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs <strong>of</strong> children,parents, and other personnel.7790 lec 9:00am-2:50pm S PALACIO, J F RC 5(6 Week Class - Starts 10/31/2009, Ends 12/12/2009 )CHEMISTRY 051FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I(CSU) 5.00 UNITSThis is an introductory course designed for nursing (and other paramedicalstudents) and liberal arts majors, who will not be taking Chemistry101, yet need a physical science course with a laboratory.This course covers, in an introductory manner, the basic principles,laws, and nomenclature <strong>of</strong> inorganic chemistry, organic chemistryand biochemistry.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6598 lec 5:25pm-9:50pm W JABALAMELI, A RC 15& lab 6:50pm-10:00pm M STAFF #H8 117ELAC Main Campus1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754CHINESE 021FUNDAMENTALS OF CHINESE I(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSChinese 21 is the first half <strong>of</strong> Chinese 1. Designed for beginners, itprovides the basic knowledge and skills <strong>of</strong> Mandarin pronunciation,vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions, and introducesbasic facts <strong>of</strong> the geography, culture and customs <strong>of</strong> China.Note: This course is the first half <strong>of</strong> Chinese 1 (Chinese 21 + Chinese 22 =Chinese 1). Units cannot be earned for both Chinese 21 and Chinese 1. This isa slow-paced course for beginners.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6560 lec 4:35pm-6:00pm M W CHAI, H RC 9ENGLISH 085(CSU) 5.00 UNITSCOLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IIPrerequisite: Acceptable level <strong>of</strong> English as demonstrated in the ESL PlacementProcess or satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> English 84.This course is designed for students at the high-intermediate level <strong>of</strong>English language acquisition.This course provides instruction in advanced grammar, writing<strong>of</strong> short essays, reading at a high-intermediate level, and verbalcommunication.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6586 lec 6:50pm-9:20pm T Th STAFF RC 8ENGLISH 086(UC:CSU) 5.00 UNITSCOLLEGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IIIPrerequisite: Acceptable score in the ESL Placement Process or satisfactorycompletion <strong>of</strong> English 85.This course is designed for students at the advanced level <strong>of</strong> Englishlanguage acquisition.This course provides instruction in writing extended essays using avariety <strong>of</strong> rhetorical modes, reading at the advanced grade level, andverbal communication.7785 lec 9:00am-11:30am T Th GONG, L Y RC 97789 lec 7:25am-9:55am M W STAFF RC 7FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 021 (UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSNUTRITIONThis course reviews scientific concepts <strong>of</strong> nutrition relating to thefunctioning <strong>of</strong> nutrients in the basic life processes. It includes anoverview <strong>of</strong> digestion and metabolism <strong>of</strong> nutrients. Foods arediscussed as a source <strong>of</strong> nutrients, and the evidence is reviewedas to the effects <strong>of</strong> nutrition on health. The emphasis <strong>of</strong> the courseis on issues <strong>of</strong> current interest and on worldwide problems <strong>of</strong> foodnutrition. The students are required to record their own diet, calculatethe nutrient composition, evaluate the nutrient content <strong>of</strong> the diet,and compare the content to their needs.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6553 lec 6:40pm-9:50pm Th STAFF RC 5
<strong>Schedule</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Classes</strong> & Student Services 91HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 103 3.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO ICD-9-CM CODINGPrerequisite: Health Information Technology 133. Corequisite: HIT 234. Advisory:Health Information Technology 100, and Anatomy 1 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 16HEALTH 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 )HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 202 4.00 UNITSDIRECTED PRACTICE FOR CODING SPECIALISTSPrerequisite or Corequisite: CO SCI 201 and 291.This course is designed to provide practice in coding and abstractingcurrent inpatient and outpatient medical records in health facilities.At the completion <strong>of</strong> this course, the student should be readyfor employment as a coding specialist.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6578 lec 5:15pm-6:20pm M TENORIO, G RC 12& lab 10:05 hrs TBA CALHOUN, G M HOSPITALHEALTH 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 <strong>of</strong> vital statisticsincludes preparation <strong>of</strong> live birth, fetal death and death certificates.Class assignments include abstracting data from medicalrecords and preparation <strong>of</strong> reports using descriptive statistics.7791 lec 9:00am-11:05am S TENORIO, G RC 13& lab 12:10pm-2:15pm S TENORIO, G RC 13HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 208 1.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGYPrerequisite: Health Information Technology 133, Anatomy 1.Corequisite: Health Information Technology 234.This is a comprehensive,yet concise introductory course to medications.The student will study the history, purpose, types, administration,side effects, and interactions <strong>of</strong> medications currently usedin healthcare.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6592 lec 5:30pm-8:40pm T HENDRIX, D M RC 12(5 Week Class - Starts 9/1/2009, Ends 10/2/2009 )#Rosemead Center2444 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 221 3.00 UNITSQUALITY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIPPrerequisite: Health Information Technology 100, 103, 106 and 133. Advisory:Health Information Technology 207, 215 and 234.This course covers management <strong>of</strong> the quality <strong>of</strong> care includingcontinuous quality improvement, quality assessment, riskmanagement, medical staff monitoring and evaluation proceduresand credentialing. Also included are federal regulations regardingprospective payment, PROs, and methods <strong>of</strong> reimbursement.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6577 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm T CABAN ALIZONDO, M RC 5#Rosemead Center2444 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 241 4.00 UNITSDIRECTED PRACTICE IN HEALTH INFORMATION PROCEDURES IIPrerequisites: Health Information Technology 100, 103, 106 and 110. Corequisite:Health Information Technology 207, 215, 221, 222.This course gives the student additional experience in medical recordprocedures in acute hospitals. Clinical experiences in skilled nursingfacilities, psychiatric facilities, home care agencies, and ambulatorycare facilities is also included.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6559 lec 6:30pm-7:35pm M TENORIO, G RC 9& lab 10:05 hrs TBA CALHOUN, G M HOSPITALMATHEMATICS 110(NDA) 5.00 UNITSINTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTSReview topics in arithmetic relevant to algebra and introduce ideasnecessary for understanding algebra. Discusses fundamental notions<strong>of</strong> algebra including the arithmetic <strong>of</strong> signed numbers, solving firstdegree equations and inequalities, mathematical modeling, and basicgraphing techniques. Includes computer laboratory instruction.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6551 lec 6:50pm-9:20pm M W CHEN, C RC 16& lab 1:05 hrs TBA TOUTONGHI, J F5 107MATHEMATICS 1155.00 UNITSELEMENTARY ALGEBRAPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> Math 112 or acceptable level <strong>of</strong> skill asdemonstrated in the mathematics placement process.This course is an elementary introduction to axiomatic algebra. Itbegins with the postulates covering the fundamental operations onnatural numbers and carries on a logical development through all<strong>of</strong> the real numbers. It includes the solution <strong>of</strong> equations throughquadratics.Note: Students who have completed Math 113 and Math 114 may not enrollin Math 115.7782 lec 9:00am-11:30am M W LIAO, G RC 13Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6552 lec 6:50pm-9:20pm T Th MANIKANDAN, G RC 15MATHEMATICS 1255.00 UNITSINTERMEDIATE ALGEBRAPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> Math 115 or acceptable level <strong>of</strong> skill asdemonstrated in Mathematics Placement Process.This course strengthens and further develops manipulative skills inelementary algebra. Topics include the fundamental operations onalgebraic expressions, solutions <strong>of</strong> equations and inequalities, exponentiation,graphs <strong>of</strong> algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions,systems <strong>of</strong> equations and inequalities, and introduction to the conicsections. Applications are included in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> word problems.Note: A scientific or business calculator is required for this class.7788 lec 9:00am-11:30am T Th LIAO, G RC 13Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6555 lec 6:50pm-9:20pm T Th FOLEY, T L RC 13MATHEMATICS 1255.00 UNITSINTERMEDIATE ALGEBRAPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> Math 115 or acceptable level <strong>of</strong> skill asdemonstrated in Mathematics Placement Process.This course strengthens and further develops manipulative skills inelementary algebra. Topics include the fundamental operations onalgebraic expressions, solutions <strong>of</strong> equations and inequalities, exponentiation,graphs <strong>of</strong> algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions,systems <strong>of</strong> equations and inequalities, and introduction to the conicsections. Applications are included in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> word problems.Note: A scientific or business calculator is required for this class.7788 lec 9:00am-11:30am T Th LIAO, G RC 13PHILOSOPHY 006(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSLOGIC IN PRACTICEThis course is designed to foster critical thinking skills, withoutexclusively appearing to the traditional techniques <strong>of</strong> formal logic.A number <strong>of</strong> general issues connected with the rational criticism <strong>of</strong>arguments are explored. These include a discussion <strong>of</strong> the specialfeatures associated with critical thinking in different fields <strong>of</strong> argumentationand a discussion <strong>of</strong> fallacies as non-formal failures in theprocess <strong>of</strong> reasoning.6585 lec 3:30pm-6:40pm W ERRETT, R H RC 13READING 020(NDA) 5.00 UNITSEFFECTIVE READINGAdvisory: Learning Skills 16.Throughout the semester, students integrate practice in the followingskills: Vocabulary Development--Students master words at the9th grade level. Reading Comprehension--Students read texts at anappropriate level, identifying main and supporting ideas, then brieflysummarizing main points in their own words.Note: This course is <strong>of</strong>fered on a credit/no-credit basis only.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6587 lec 6:50pm-9:20pm T Th STAFF RC 9SPANISH 001ELEMENTARY SPANISH I(UC:CSU) 5.00 UNITSThis introductory course concentrates on the four basic languageskills: listening and reading comprehension; speaking, and writing.It also provides intensive training in correct pronunciation, phrasingand idiomatic usage; and an introduction to geography, and Spanish-speakingcultures and civilizations.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6574 lec 6:50pm-9:20pm T Th REYNOSO, A RC 14SPANISH 002(UC:CSU) 5.00 UNITSELEMENTARY SPANISH IIPrerequisite: Spanish 1.This course continues to introduce the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Spanishgrammar. It covers basic communication using the past, present,and future tenses and introduces the subjunctive mood. Furtherstudies on the cultural heritage <strong>of</strong> Latin America and Spain enrichthe students’ understanding <strong>of</strong> the language.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6575 lec 6:50pm-9:20pm M W FUENTES, A RC 14SPEECH 101ORAL COMMUNICATION I(UC:CSU) 3.00 UNITSRecommended for Speech 101 students: Demonstrated pr<strong>of</strong>iciencyin spoken and written English approximating English 101. Training is<strong>of</strong>fered in the principles and practices <strong>of</strong> effective speech compositionand delivery. The course assists in building confidence and assurancein the delivery <strong>of</strong> original presentations, acquaints students withthe sources <strong>of</strong> speech materials, and develops discriminating listeningthrough speech analysis. Topics that concern the student’s basicbeliefs and objectives in life are encouraged. Critical thinking, analysisand evaluation are incorporated into all assignments.7786 lec 9:00am-10:25am M W STAFF RC 9Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6556 lec 5:30pm-8:40pm Th STAFF RC 126588 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm M STAFF RC 86589 lec 6:50pm-10:00pm W STAFF RC 8SPEECH 113 (CSU) 3.00 UNITS Rpt 1ENGLISH SPEECH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEThe course is designed for students with non-English language backgrounds.The subject matter stresses speaking general AmericanEnglish, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, phraseology, rhythmicinflections, grammar, vocabulary building, and oral composition.Evening <strong>Classes</strong>6557 lec 5:30pm-8:40pm M STAFF RC 13
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