Late <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesSEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATION SEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATIONFIRE TECHNOLOGYBehavioral & Social Sciences DivisionCharles Stapleton, ChairpersonFIRE TECHNOLOGY 205 –FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION (CSU) – 3 UNITSStudy of fire chemistry and physics. For public safety departments andother agencies that cross train law enforcement and fire suppressionpersonnel.8062 6.25 hrs TBA SHACKELFORD, R ONLINE(8 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/25/<strong>2007</strong>)(See pages 34-35 for more information about ONLINE classes.)FIRE TECHNOLOGY 209 –FIRE TACTICS AND STRATEGY (CSU) – 3 UNITSThis course is designed to provide basic information regarding structuralfire fighting. Fire fighting procedures for single-family dwellings, multiple-familydwellings, commercial, industrial and high-rise fires will alsobe covered. The use of the Incident Command System for these emergencies,as well as for transportation vehicles are also part of the study.8064 6.25 hrs TBA SHACKELFORD, R ONLINE(8 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/25/<strong>2007</strong>)(See pages 34-35 for more information about ONLINE classes.)HISTORYBehavioral & Social Sciences DivisionCharles Stapleton, ChairpersonHISTORY 011 – POLITICAL AND SOCIALHISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITSA survey of political, economic, cultural and foreign policy areas ofAmerica from its roots in Europe through Reconstruction.1202 8:00-10:10 MTWTh KOLKEY, J B1 201(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)1204 10:20-12:30 MTWTh SMITH, D CE 203(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)EVENING CLASS4202 6:00-9:15 T Th MELTON, J CE 203(8 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/25/<strong>2007</strong>)HISTORY 012 – POLITICAL AND SOCIALHISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITSNOTE: History 11 is not a prerequisite for History 12.A survey of political, economic, cultural and foreign policy aspects ofthe American nation from Reconstruction to the present.1210 10:20-12:30 MTWTh KOLKEY, J B1 201(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)HEALTHDance, Health & Physical Education DivisionJane Witucki, ChairpersonHEALTH 011 –PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING (UC:CSU) – 3 UNITSThis course will survey information regarding personal and communityhealth, and basic principles of healthful living. Such subjects as drugand alcohol abuse, cancer, AIDS, nutrition, diet, personal care andconsumer health will be covered. Recommend taking English 101before enrolling.1184 8:00-10:10 MTWTh PERRY, H PECN 11(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)1186 10:20-12:30 MTWTh STAFF PECN 11(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)8073 8.50 hrs TBA LULEJIAN, A ONLINE(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)8075 8.50 hrs TBA LULEJIAN, A ONLINE(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)8076 6.67 hrs TBA PFIFFNER, B ONLINE(8 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/25/<strong>2007</strong>)(See pages 34-35 for more information about ONLINE classes.)EVENING CLASS4187 6:30-8:40 MTWTh HARRISON, K PEC 113(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)LEARNING SKILLSLibrary & Learning Resources DivisionCatherine Froloff, ChairpersonLEARNING SKILLS 001B – READING B (NDA) – 1 UNITCOREQUISITE: Enrollment in one or more college courses.A self-paced program intended for all students having difficulty withtheir college reading assignments.1330 9:00-10:00 MTW FRIEDMAN, J A 4(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)LEARNING SKILLS 003C –VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT C (NDA) – 1 UNITThis class is a self-paced, individualized basic skills class designed tohelp students develop strategies for understanding complex words. Itintroduces students to CAI programs in vocabulary building and understandingby using a variety of hands-on interactive applications.1331 3.33 hrs TBA JORDAN, E HLRC 139(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)6 WEEK SESSION: JULY 2 – AUGUST 11, <strong>2007</strong> 8 WEEK SESSION: JULY 2 – AUGUST 25, <strong>2007</strong><strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>42www.wlac.edu
Late <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesSEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATION SEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATIONLEARNING SKILLS 005 – ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEFUNDAMENTALS (NDA) – 1 UNITComputer-assisted English as a Second Language Fundamentals helpsthe second-language student build language skills in the followingareas: Vocabulary, reading speed, listening and reading comprehension,and basic writing. The students will learn on computers in a nonstressfulenvironment tailored around their personal schedule. The labis open to all second-language persons, including Citizenship and regularESL students. This is a 1-unit, credit/no credit class. The studentshould expect to spend an average of 2 hours per week in the labthroughout the semester. Please consult instructor's posted officehours for orientation schedule.1333 6.00 hrs TBA JORDAN, E HLRC 139(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)LEARNING SKILLS 010A –MATHEMATICS FUNDAMENTALS A (NDA) – 1 UNITThis class is designed to prepare students for Math 105 and Math 112and to serve as a complementary computer-assisted lab for studentsconcurrently enrolled in Math 105 and Math 112. Students shouldexpect to spend at least 1 hour per week in the lab. Students enrolledin a short-term section are required to spend a minimum of 2 hours perweek in the lab. Students must see instructor during the first week ofclass. Please consult schedule on office door. Enrollment is limited, soplease enroll early.1335 3.33 hrs TBA NEDJATHAIEM, M HLRC 138(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)LEARNING SKILLS 010B –MATHEMATICS FUNDAMENTALS B (NDA) – 1 UNITEmphasis is placed on Algebra Fundamentals. This CAI class isdesigned to complement studies in Math 115, 117, and 118. Students inthose courses who wish additional reinforcement at their own pacewould benefit from enrollment. Students should spend 2 hours perweek in the lab. Students enrolled in short-term sections are requiredto spend a minimum of 4 hours per week in the lab. Students must seethe instructor during the first week of class. Please consult the scheduleon office door. Enrollment is limited, so please enroll early.1337 6.67 hrs TBA NEDJATHAIEM, M HLRC 138(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)LEARNING SKILLS 050 – INTRODUCTION TO CAIAPPLICATIONS LANGUAGE ARTS (NDA) – 0.50 UNITIntroduction to Computer-Assisted Instruction in the Language Arts isdesigned to introduce students to CAI programs in the Language Arts byusing hands-on interactive instructional applications in speed-readingand essay writing. Learning Skills 50 is a 1/2 unit corequisite for English21. All English 21 students must enroll in Learning Skills 50 section #1339.1339 3.33 hrs TBA JORDAN, E HLRC 139(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)1341 3.33 hrs TBA JORDAN, E HLRC 139(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)✓Drop a Class You AreNo Longer Attending!It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a classthey have stopped attending. Failure to withdraw may result inan “F” or “NC” grade. Protect your GPA ! Know and follow thecollege attendance and grading policies.LEARNING SKILLS 480B –INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET LITERACY B – 1 UNITNOTE: Learning Skills 480A is not a prerequisite for Learning Skills 480B.This course is the second in a three-part series that offers a thoroughintroduction to the Internet and World Wide Web. This course providesstudents with the necessary skills to recognize, understand, and makebest use of the many research and communication resources availableonline. Course topics include: evaluating online content for quality andrelevance; Web browsers; Web pages and the WWW; using email;online search engines and search strategies. Students are encouragedto enroll in all three courses (Learning Skills 480A, B, and C) to gain themaximum benefit.8104 4.50 hrs TBA STERN, J ONLINE(5 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/4/<strong>2007</strong>)(See pages 34-35 for more information about ONLINE classes.)LIBRARY SCIENCELibrary & Learning Resources DivisionCatherine Froloff, ChairpersonLIBRARY SCIENCE 101 –LIBRARY RESEARCH METHODS (UC:CSU) – 1 UNITLearn how to search, where and what to search, how to evaluate theinformation found, and how to format bibliographies and referencesaccording to a selected bibliographic style. If you have any researchpapers, this is the course to take!8110 2.25 hrs TBA CHOW, J ONLINE(8 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/25/<strong>2007</strong>)(See pages 34-35 for more information about ONLINE classes.)MATHEMATICSMathematics DivisionMary Jane McMaster, ChairpersonMATHEMATICS 105 – ARITHMETIC (NDA) – 3 UNITSCOREQUISITE: SLA 8952.This course is designed to give the student an understanding of and acompetency in the basic operations of elementary arithmetic. Topicsinclude operations with whole numbers, common and decimal fractions,percentages, and simplified calculations.1446 8:00-10:10 MTWTh BLUSTEIN, B B8 101(6 Week Class - Starts 7/2/<strong>2007</strong>, Ends 8/11/<strong>2007</strong>)6 WEEK SESSION: JULY 2 – AUGUST 11, <strong>2007</strong> 8 WEEK SESSION: JULY 2 – AUGUST 25, <strong>2007</strong><strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>43www.wlac.edu