FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES    
Chair: Kathleen Bimber, AD200 (323) 953-4000 ext 2290
Vice Chair: Janice Young, ext 2291
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/dietetics/index.html

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 021 3.00 Units
NUTRITION (UC:CSU)
CO-REQUISITE: English 21 or 73 or equivalent. LAB RECOMMENDED: Learning Skills 3E
Vocabulary (1 unit). DESCRIPTION: Credit allowed for only one of F&CS 20, 21, 22. The
current concepts in nutrition are presented in a lecture discussion format. Nutrition is
the science which deals with the role of nutrients in the human body. Nutrition in human
development from conception throughout the life cycle is emphasized.
0564 lec 9:00AM - 12:00PM S M.K. MONTOYA AD 204
0566 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA G.B. STAFSKY ON LINE
Online Nutrition will be taught entirely online via the internet. Class lectures. Discussions,
exams and term projects will be presented and entirely online only. You may work at home
on your computer or at an LACC computer lab. If the enrollment system does not allow
you to enroll in this course, please email Gayle Stafsky at: stafskgb@lacitycollege.edu
to check if there are additional spaces available and to request instructions to be
sent to you by email.
3291 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM T S.G. HIGGINS AD 204
3292 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM W M.K. MONTOYA AD 204

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 024 3.00 Units
FOOD PREPARATION
ADVISORY: English 21 or higher or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: The scientific fundamentals of
food preparation are presented in a lecture/laboratory format, with emphasis on contemporary
lifestyles and diverse cultures. A $45.00 material fee is required. NOTE: This course is offered
only Spring Semesters, day session.
0563 lec 9:35AM - 12:35PM Th G.B. STAFSKY AD 202
& lab 12:45PM - 2:55PM Th G.B. STAFSKY AD 204

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 028 3.00 Units
ADVANCED NUTRITION CARE
PREREQUISITE: Family and Consumer Studies 27. CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in
Family and Consumer Studies 128 required. DESCRIPTION: Nutritional needs at each stage
of the life cycle are studied in depth. Cultural food preferences are studied and incorporated
into nutrition education and counseling of clients. NOTE: This course is offered only Spring
Semesters, day session.
0567 lec 7:00AM - 10:10AM W J.J. YOUNG AD 202

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 029 1.00 Units
DIETETIC SEMINAR
PREREQUISITE: Family and Consumer Studies 28. CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in
Family and Consumer Studies 129 required. DESCRIPTION: The role of the dietetic technician
in the dietetics profession and health care delivery systems is explored. Methods for
quality improvement and marketing are emphasized. NOTE: This course offered only Spring
Semesters, day session.
0570 lec 12:00PM - 2:50PM W J.J. YOUNG AD 202
(6 Week Class - Starts 2/11/2009, Ends 3/18/2009)

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 031 3.00 Units
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: English 21 or English 73 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Interpersonal growth
and development are explored over the course of the family life cycle. Examines the impact of
social, psychological and economic forces that affect the family.
3293 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM Th S.S. KENNEDY AD 204

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 052 3.00 Units
FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT
PREREQUISITE: Family and Consumer Studies 51 and 55. DESCRIPTION: Principles of
management of resources in quantity foodservice including selection, evaluation, supervision,
financial statements, cash control, budgeting, computer applications. NOTE: This course
offered only Spring Semesters, day session.
3295 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM T S.S. KENNEDY AD 203

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 056 3.00 Units
NUTRITION DELIVERY SYSTEMS
CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Family and Consumer Studies 156 required.
ADVISORY: English 21 or English 73 or higher or equivalent and Mathematics 105 or higher
or equivalent, Learning Skills 10ABC or higher. DESCRIPTION: This course is offered only
Spring semesters, day session. Introduction to nutrition delivery systems and institutional
menu diet modifications. State and Federal regulatory guidelines for food service are studied.
0569 lec 7:00AM - 10:10AM T J.J. YOUNG AD 204

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 128 2.00 Units
ADVANCED NUTRITION CARE LABORATORY
NOTE: First meeting in AD 202, 2/11/2009 at 7:10 am. PREREQUISITE: Family and Consumer
Studies 127, Physical examination, MMR negative TB test within the past 6 months and student
liability insurance required. CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Family and Consumer
Studies 28. DESCRIPTION: This course is offered only Spring semesters, day session.
This clinical laboratory provides supervised practice in group education and counseling of
clients from various stages of the life cycle. Student must complete 108 supervised practice
hours.
8151 lab 6:30 hrs/wk TBA J.J. YOUNG FIELD

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 129 2.00 Units
DIETETIC LABORATORY
PREREQUISITE: Physical examination and negative TB test within the past 6 months and
student liability insurance and Family and Consumer Studies 151. CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent
enrollment in Family and Consumer Studies 29 required. DESCRIPTION: This course is offered
only Spring Semesters, day session. This clinical laboratory provides supervised practice in management
and marketing for food service facilities. Student must complete 108 supervised practice hours.
NOTE: First meeting 2/11/2009 in AD 202 at 7:10am
8152 lab 6:30 hrs/wk TBA J.J. YOUNG FIELD

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 156 2.00 Units
NUTRITION DELIVERY SYSTEMS LABORATORY
PREREQUISITE: Physical examination and negative TB test within the past 6 months and
student liability insurance. CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Family and Consumer
Studies 56 required. DESCRIPTION: This clinical laboratory provides supervised practice in
nutritional services including modified diets and the health care team. NOTE: This course is
offered only Spring Semesters, day session.
0572 lab 10:30AM - 3:00PM T J.J. YOUNG AD 204
& lab 3:00PM - 4:00PM T J.J. YOUNG AD 202

FINANCE
Chair: Thelma Day, DH212 (323) 953-4000 ext. 2900
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/busad/index.htm

FINANCE 002 3.00 Units
INVESTMENTS (CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: The principles of investment, the various
types of investments, the operations of investment markets, and sources of information.
3303 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.Z. ALMURDAAH ON LINE
This course will be taught entirely via the internet. You may work at home on your
computer or at the LACC in an open lab. To begin this course, email Prof. Almurdaah at
almurdaah@aol.com  (213) 615-6002. Mandatory on-campus orientation (failure to
attend will result in you being dropped from the course). The Orientation will be held Thurs.,
Feb. 9, 3:30PM - 6:30PM, AD 316.
3304 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M A.Z. ALMURDAAH HH 206

FINANCE 008 3.00 Units
PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS (CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Applying the principles of accounting,
banking, finance, office methods, management, and production, to one’s personal affairs.
0580 lec 1:45PM - 3:10PM MW M.A. MARTINI AD 303
3305 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M I. AHN AD 203

FINANCE 015 3.00 Units
PRINCIPLES OF BANKING (CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide an
under-standing of the basic functions of banking and a working knowledge of the operation of
a bank.
0581 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.Z. ALMURDAAH ON LINE
This course will be taught entirely via the internet. You may work at home on your
computer or at the LACC in an open lab. To begin this course, email Prof. Almurdaah at
almurdaah@aol.com (213) 615-6002. Mandatory on-campus orientation (failure to
attend will result in you being dropped from the course). The Orientation will be held Thurs.,
Feb. 9, 3:30PM - 6:30PM, AD 316.
 

FRENCH
Chair: Eiko K. Chatel, DH312B (323) 953-4000 ext. 2737
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/forlang/index.html

FRENCH 001 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28. DESCRIPTION: Credit allowed for either French 1, OR French 21 and
22 together. Class meets 6 hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH
319. This course stresses pronunciation and grammar, vocabulary, useful phrases; and basic
facts on the geography, customs and cultures of the French-speaking world.
0586 lec 12:10PM - 1:25PM MTWTh M.R. GUIRGUIS DH 305
& lab 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319
0587 lec 7:25AM - 8:40AM MTWTh M.R. GUIRGUIS DH 305
& lab 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319
3310 lec 3:30PM - 4:45PM MTWTh F. ROZENKOPF DH 305
& lab 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319
3311 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM MW A.J. BEDDAWI DH 307
& lab 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

FRENCH 002 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: French 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Class meets 6
hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319.
0590 lec 9:00AM - 10:15AM MTWTh M.R. GUIRGUIS DH 305
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319
3312 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM TTh F. ROZENKOPF DH 305
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

FRENCH 003 5.00 Units
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: French 2 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. NOTE: Class meets 6
hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319.
5069 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM MW F. ROZENKOPF DH 305
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

FRENCH 004 5.00 Units
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: French 3 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. NOTE: Class meets 6
hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319.
5070 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM MW F. ROZENKOPF DH 305
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

FRENCH 008 2.00 Units
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH (UC:CSU) (RPT 3)
PREREQUISITE: French 2 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. NOTE: Class assignments
will require one hour per week in French 30, the Foreign Language Laboratory - DH 319.
3594 lec 5:15PM - 6:15PM MW F. ROZENKOPF DH 305

FRENCH 010 3.00 Units
FRENCH CIVILIZATION (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28. Open to all students.
0595 lec 1:45PM - 3:10PM MW F. ROZENKOPF DH 305


 

GEOGRAPHY
Chair: John Freitas, (323) 953-4000 ext 2600
http://catalog.lacitycollege.edu/pages/earth/science.htm

GEOGRAPHY 001 3.00 Units
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or its equivalent. DESCRIPTION: This course is an introductory
examination of the basic physical scientific principles of geography as they relate to Earth/Sun
relationships; weather; climate; land forms; soils; oil; and natural vegetation.
0598 lec 9:00AM - 12:10PM S M.R. CONTI CHEM 201
0599 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM TTh L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 201
0600 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM MW L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 201
0601 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 201
0602 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh T.A. HURST CHEM 201
3319 lec 5:15PM - 6:40PM TTh L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 3

GEOGRAPHY 002 3.00 Units
CULTURAL ELEMENTS OF GEOGRAPHY (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent.
3321 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM W M.R. CONTI CHEM 201

GEOGRAPHY 015 2.00 Units
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course will involve the student in the description, analysis, explanation,
and representation of natural phenomena such as Earth/Sun relationships. NOTE: this
laboratory class includes 1 hour of laboratory-lecture and 2 hours of laboratory work.
0603 lec 12:10PM - 1:15PM M L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 205
& lab 1:15PM - 3:20PM M L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 205
0604 lec 12:45PM - 1:50PM W L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 205
& lab 1:50PM - 3:55PM W L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 205
0605 lec 12:30PM - 1:35PM S M.R. CONTI CHEM 205
& lab 1:35PM - 3:40PM S M.R. CONTI CHEM 205
3320 lec 6:50PM - 7:55PM Th L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 3
& lab 7:55PM - 10:00PM Th L.N. MIYAKI CHEM 3

GEOLOGY
Chair: John Freitas, CHEM105A(323) 953-4000 ext 2600
http://catalog.lacitycollege.edu/pages/earth/science.htm

GEOLOGY 001 3.00 Units
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: Eligibility English 28 or its equivalent. DESCRIPTION: An elementary course
dealing with the earth’s surface features and the geological laws governing their origin and
development.
0609 lec 7:25AM - 8:50AM TTh C.L. O BOYLE CHEM 205
0610 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM MW C.L. O BOYLE CHEM 205
3324 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM T Staff CHEM 205

GEOLOGY 006 2.00 Units
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the identification of minerals and uses topographic
maps in the identification of geologic features. NOTE: This laboratory class includes 1 hour of
laboratory-lecture and 2 hours of laboratory work.
0611 lec 9:00AM - 10:05AM T C.L. O BOYLE CHEM 205
& lab 10:05AM - 12:10PM T C.L. O BOYLE CHEM 205
3325 lec 6:50PM - 7:55PM Th Staff CHEM 205
& lab 7:55PM - 10:00PM Th Staff CHEM 205
 

HEALTH
Chair: John Erdhaus, MG104 (323) 953-4000 ext 2851
http://catalog.lacitycollege.edu/pages/health.htm

HEALTH 002 3.00 Units
HEALTH AND FITNESS (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Course explores physical fitness as related to cardiovascular capacity, nutrition,
stress, and addictive substances.
0620 lec 11:00AM - 12:00PM MW N.J. PIERCE MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA N.J. PIERCE MG 201
0621 lec 6:25AM - 7:25AM MW D.P. COWGILL MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA D.P. COWGILL MG 201
0622 lec 6:25AM - 7:25AM TTh S.M. ROUSEY MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA S.M. ROUSEY MG 201
0623 lec 7:40AM - 8:40AM MW D.P. COWGILL MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA D.P. COWGILL MG 201
0624 lec 7:40AM - 8:40AM TTh S.M. ROUSEY MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA S.M. ROUSEY MG 201
0625 lec 9:00AM - 10:00AM MW D.P. COWGILL MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA D.P. COWGILL MG 201
0627 lec 9:00AM - 10:00AM TTh S.M. ROUSEY MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA S.M. ROUSEY MG 201
0629 lec 10:35AM - 11:35AM MW D.P. COWGILL MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA D.P. COWGILL MG 201
3327 lec 3:30PM - 5:35PM T N.J. PIERCE MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA N.J. PIERCE MG 201
3333 lec 6:50PM - 8:55PM Th R.S. MCKINLEY MG 201
& lab 2:00 hrs/wk TBA R.S. MCKINLEY MG 201
3340 lec 6:50PM - 8:55PM T N.J. PIERCE MG 109B
& lab 2:05 hrs/wk TBA N.J. PIERCE MG 109B
3341 lec 6:50PM - 8:55PM W R.S. MCKINLEY MG 201
& lab 2:05 hrs/wk TBA R.S. MCKINLEY MG 201
3343 lec 3:30PM - 5:35PM M S.M. ROUSEY MG 201
& lab 2:05 hrs/wk TBA S.M. ROUSEY MG 201

HEALTH 003 1.00 Units
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
DESCRIPTION: Prepares for American Red Cross National Cardiopulmonary (CPR)
certifications: (a) Adult, (b) Infant and Child, and First Aid basics. Topics include: rescue
breathing, choking; cardiac arrest and distress; recognition and prevention of cardiovascular
disease; and the community emergency medical services system.
0642 lec 1:20PM - 3:25PM Th C. TINBERG WG 204
(8 Week Class - Starts 2/9/2009, Ends 4/4/2009)
0643 lec 1:20PM - 4:20PM Th C. TINBERG WG 204
(8 Week Class - Starts 4/13/2009, Ends 6/6/2009)

HEALTH 008 3.00 Units
WOMEN’S PERSONAL HEALTH (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28/31. DESCRIPTION: The course examines the personal and social
dimensions of women’s health and the development of strategies for empowerment in
decision making that impact changes and improvement in health welfare.
0626 lec 1:45PM - 3:10PM TTh A. GEVANYAN MG 109B
0632 lec 1:45PM - 3:10PM MW A. GEVANYAN MG 109B

HEALTH 011 3.00 Units
PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Emphasis is on cognitive concepts and strategies of wellness for the
individuals personal community, vocational, and leadership roles.
0123 lec 7:25AM - 8:50AM TTh N.J. PIERCE MG 109B
0126 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW H.H. NISHIOKA MG 109B
0127 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh H.H. NISHIOKA MG 109B
0628 lec 7:25AM - 8:50AM MW C. TINBERG MG 109B
0630 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM TTh H.H. NISHIOKA MG 109B
0631 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM MW H.H. NISHIOKA MG 109B
0635 lec 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW J.S. MCEVEETY MG 201
0638 lec 12:10PM - 1:35PM TTh T.D. CANO MG 201
0640 lec 1:45PM - 3:10PM TTh T.D. CANO MG 201
1727 lec 8:00AM - 12:50PM F N. PIENCE MG109B
& lec 1:30hrs/wk TBA N. PIERCE ON LINE
(8 Week Class - Starts 4/15/2009, Ends 6/6/2009)
0641 lec 1:00PM - 4:10PM S R.C. HOROWITZ MG 201
0644 lec 8:00AM - 11:10AM S B.P. RUSSELL MG 201
3328 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM W N.J. PIERCE ON LINE
NOTE: Section 3328 will meet the first two weeks in MG 109B
3332 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M T.A. SAN MARTIN MG 109B
3334 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM Th B.P. RUSSELL MG 201
3337 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM W T.D. CANO MG 201
3338 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM Th T.D. CANO MG 201 

 

HISTORY
Chair: Mattie Moon, JH 200G (323) 953-4000 ext. 2955
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/socsci/index.html

HISTORY 001 3.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: A study of the main cultural, economic
and political trends and events from the rise of civilzation in the Near East to the eve of the
French Revolution.
0652 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh N.C. JAFFE JH 115
3342 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M W. CUDDIHY JH 106

HISTORY 002 3.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: A continuation of History I focusing on the
period from the French Revolution to the present.
0653 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM TTh N.C. JAFFE JH 104

HISTORY 011 3.00 Units
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Meets the State requirements and degree
requirements in U.S. History, U.S. Constitution, and California State and Local Government. A
survey of the political, social and constitutional history of the United States from the colonial
settlements through the Civil War.
0650 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM TTh J. SOTO JH 202
0654 lec 7:25AM - 8:50AM MW M.C. MOON JH 102
0655 lec 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW W.V. ECKFORD JH 102
0656 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM TTh H.R. FONSECA C JH 102
0657 lec 9:35AM - 12:45PM S P.D. SHERIDAN JH 102
0658 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM MW G.W. BRITTON JH 102
0659 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh W.V. ECKFORD JH 106
& lec 12:10PM - 1:35PM TTh H.R. FONSECA C JH 115
3209 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M R.S. SAMUELSON JH 109
3344 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM M H.R. FONSECA C JH 102
3346 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM W H.R. FONSECA C JH 102
3347 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM T R.S. SAMUELSON JH 102
3349 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM Th G.W. BRITTON JH 106
4501 lec 9;00AM - 3:30PM SaSuMTWThFSa M. AARON JH 113
& lec 23:50 hrs/wk TBA M. AARON JH 113
(8 Day Class - Starts 4/4/2009, Ends 4/11/2009)

HISTORY 012 3.00 Units
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Meets the State requirements and degree
requirements in U.S. History, U.S. Constitution, and California State and Local Government.
0660 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh H.R. FONSECA C JH 102
3350 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA G.W. BRITTON ON LINE
3889 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M J. SOTO JH 102
3890 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM Tu J. SOTO JH 104

HISTORY 013 3.00 Units
THE UNITED STATES IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Meets the State requirements and
A.A. degree requirements in U.S. History, U.S. Constitution, and California State and Local
Government. A survey of the major foreign and domestic policies of the United States in the
twentieth century.
0662 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM TTh R.K. PELTON JH 106
3352 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM T H.R. FONSECA C JH 102

HISTORY 086 3.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD CIVILIZATION I (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Traces the development of interrelationships of the major world civilizations
and their cultural traditions and contributions for the earliest times to the era of European
expansion to the sixteenth century.
0651 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA W.V. ECKFORD ON LINE

HISTORY 087 3.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD CIVILIZATION II (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Traces the development of interrelationships of the major world civilizations
and their cultural traditions and contributions for the earliest times to the era of European
expansion to the sixteenth century.
0661 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA W.V. ECKFORD ON LINE
 

HUMANITIES
Chair: Eiko K. Chatel, DH312B (323) 953-4000 ext. 2737
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/forlang/index.html

HUMANITIES 006 3.00 Units
GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT AGES (UC:CSU) (RPT 1)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Introduction to ideas and methods in the
Humanities. Exploration of the way in which individuals and groups create meaning in their
lives and in the world around them.
0666 lec 7:25AM - 8:50AM TTh A.H. WALZER DH 310
0667 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM MW A.H. WALZER DH 310
3353 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM Th Staff DH 310

HUMANITIES 008 3.00 Units
GREAT WOMEN, GREAT ERAS (UC:CSU) (RPT 1)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Introduction to ideas and methods in
gender studies. Exploration of changing gender identities of men and women in society.
0669 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh A.H. WALZER DH 310

HUMANITIES 020 3.00 Units
JAPANESE CIVILIZATION (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: A survey of Japanese civilization: the
historical and cultural backgrounds, religion, philosophy, socio-political institutions and art forms.
0670 lec 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW E.J. CHATEL DH 306
0673 lec 9:00AM - 12:10PM F E.J. CHATEL DH 306

HUMANITIES 030 3.00 Units
THE BEGINNINGS OF CIVILIZATION (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Introduction to ancient cultures and world
religions. Examination of the foundation texts, art and ideas of various world cultures.
0671 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW A.H. WALZER DH 310

HUMANITIES 031 3.00 Units
PEOPLE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: A continuing study of world cultural and
social development from the Renaissance to the present day.
0357 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM TTh A.H. WALZER DH 310

HUMANITIES 045 3.00 Units
KOREAN CIVILIZATION (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: A survey of Korean civilization: the
historical and cultural backgrounds, religion, philosophy, socio-political institution and art forms.
0676 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh J. LEE CCW 235

HUMANITIES 061 3.00 Units
PEOPLE AND THEIR WORLD: THE CREATIVE PROCESS (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: A study of contemporary arts, literature,
and popular culture. Sections use a range of analytic frameworks, including how the creative
process is generated through myth and dreams as well as how race, class, and gender are
portrayed in popular culture.
0674 lec 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW A.H. WALZER DH 310
3356 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM Th C.B. O CONNELL HH 104
 

ITALIAN
Division Chair: Eiko K. Chatel, DH312B (323) 953-4000 ext. 2737
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/forlang/index.html

ITALIAN 001 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Credit allowed for either Italian 1, OR
Italian 21 and 22 together. Class meets 6 hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the
Language Lab, DH 319. Fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar, practical vocabulary,
useful phrases; basic facts on the geography, customs and culture of Italy.
0691 lec 7:25AM - 8:35AM MTWTh R. SCHERILLO DH 307
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

ITALIAN 002 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Italian 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Completes
elementary Italian grammar with emphasis on written and spoken language. Class
assignments will include one hour TBA per week in the Foreign Language Laboratory - DH 319.
0692 lec 9:00AM - 10:10AM MTWTh R. SCHERILLO DH 307
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

ITALIAN 008 2.00 Units
CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN (UC:CSU) (RPT 3)
PREREQUISITE: Italian 2 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
3357 lec 7:00PM - 9:05PM T Staff TBA TBA

JAPANESE
Chair: Eiko K. Chatel, DH312B (323) 953-4000 ext. 2737
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/forlang/index.html

JAPANESE 001 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Credit allowed for either Japanese 1,
OR Japanese 21 and 22 together. Class meets 6 hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in
the Language Lab, DH 319. Fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar, basic vocabulary,
useful phrases; reading and writing with Romanized alphabet and Japanese scripts, basic
facts on the geography, customs and culture of Japan.
0699 lec 9:00AM - 10:10AM MTWTh N.J. FUKUSHIMA DH 306
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319
3366 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM TTh K. KIKUNAGA DH 306
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

JAPANESE 002 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Japanese 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Please consult with
the instructor. DESCRIPTION: Class meets 6 hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the
Language Lab, DH 319.
0700 lec 7:25AM - 8:35AM MTWTh K. TAKEMORI DH 306
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319
3365 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM MW M. HASHIBE DH 306
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

JAPANESE 003 5.00 Units
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Japanese 2 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Class meets 6 hours; 5
hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319.
8167 lec 10:35AM - 11:50AM MTWTh Staff DH 306
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

JAPANESE 004 5.00 Units
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Japanese 3 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Class meets 6 hours; 5
hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319.
8168 lec 10:35AM - 11:50AM MTWTh Staff DH 306
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319

JAPANESE 008 2.00 Units
ELEMENTARY CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE (UC:CSU) (RPT 3)
PREREQUISITE: Japanese 2 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
0701 lec 12:10PM - 2:15PM Th K. TAKEMORI DH 306

JOURNALISM
Chair: Daniel Marlos, CHEM 11 (323) 953-4000 ext. 2835
http://catalog.lacitycollege.edu/pages/journalism.htm

JOURNALISM 101 3.00 Units
COLLECTING AND WRITING NEWS (CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28. DESCRIPTION: Some typing is required. This introductory course
stresses instruction and practice in news gathering and news writing. Extensive practical
writing experience is geared to news publications and the news media.
0706 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW R.D. GUESS CHEM 207
3368 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M R.D. GUESS CHEM 207

JOURNALISM 105 3.00 Units
MASS COMMUNICATIONS (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: A survey of America’s mass
communications systems and how they affect human behavior in relation to social, political and
economic institutions. Newspapers, magazines, TV, advertising, public relations, records and
films will be included.
0707 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM MW R. BURTON CHEM 207
3369 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM W R.D. GUESS CHEM 207

JOURNALISM 185 1.00 Units
DIRECTED STUDY - JOURNALISM (CSU) (RPT 2)
ADVISORY: English 28.
8172 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA D.J. MARLOS CHEM BASE
8173 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA R.D. GUESS CHEM 206

JOURNALISM 217 2.00 Units
PUBLICATION LABORATORY (CSU) (RPT 3)
CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Journalism 218. ADVISORY: English 28/31 or
equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Laboratory experience for writers, editors and photographers.
Stresses hands on application of journalism and photographic skills through production of
college newspaper. Desktop editing and publishing techniques will be covered. (Los Angeles
Collegian newspaper staff class).
0708 lab 6:25 hrs/wk TBA R.D. GUESS CHEM 208A

JOURNALISM 218 3.00 Units
PRACTICAL EDITING (CSU) (RPT 3)
PREREQUISITE: Journalism 101 with a satisfactory or better. CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent
enrollment in Journalism 217. ADVISORY: English 28/31. DESCRIPTION: Introduction to
Macintosh desktop publishing techniques plus an emphasis on practical news writing and
editing skills. Designed for students who want to become professional writers, photographers
and editors. (Los Angeles Collegian newspaper staff class).
0709 lec 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW R.D. GUESS CHEM 208A
& lab 6:00 hrs/wk TBA R.D. GUESS CHEM 208A

JOURNALISM 219 1.00 Units
TECHNIQUES FOR STAFF EDITORS (CSU) (RPT 2)
PREREQUISITE: Journalism 218. (Los Angeles Collegian editorial board). Required class for all
Collegian staff editors. ADVISORY: English 28/31.
0710 lab 3:30 hrs/wk TBA R.D. GUESS CHEM 207

JOURNALISM 285 2.00 Units
DIRECTED STUDY - JOURNALISM (CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28/31 or equivalent.
8175 lec 2:05 hrs/wk TBA R.D. GUESS CHEM 206 

KOREAN
Chair: Eiko K. Chatel, DH312B (323) 953-4000 ext. 2737
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/forlang/index.html

KOREAN 001 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY KOREAN I (UC:CSU)
ADVISORY: English 28 or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Class meets 6 hours; 5 hours lecture
and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319. Fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar,
basic vocabulary, useful phrases; develops the ability to understand, read, write and speak
simple Korean. The course includes basic facts on the geography, customs and cultures of Korea.
0715 lec 7:25AM - 8:35AM MTWTh M.J. HONG DH 304
& lab 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff DH 319
3377 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM MW Staff CCW 229
& lab 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff TBA TBA

KOREAN 002 5.00 Units
ELEMENTARY KOREAN II (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Korean 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Class meets
6 hours; 5 hours lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319.
0716 lec 9:00AM - 10:10AM MTWTh M.J. HONG DH 304
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff TBA TBA

KOREAN 003 5.00 Units
INTERMEDIATE KOREAN I (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Korean 2 or the equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Class meets 6 hours; 5 hours
lecture and 1 hour TBA in the Language Lab, DH 319. Corresponds to the second year of
college level Korean. Fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar, basic vocabulary; useful
phrases; develops the ability to understand, read, write and speak simple Korean. This course
includes basic facts on the geography, customs and cultures or Korea.
0717 lec 10:35AM - 11:45AM MTWTh M.J. HONG DH 304

KOREAN 004 5.00 Units
INTERMEDIATE KOREAN II (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: Korean 3 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Class
assignments will require one hour TBA per week in the Foreign Language Laboratory - DH319.
3371 lec 6:50PM - 9:20PM TTh S. CHOI CCW 229
& lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff TBA TBA

KOREAN 008 2.00 Units
CONVERSATIONAL KOREAN (UC:CSU) (RPT 3)
PREREQUISITE: Korean 2 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: Opportunities
for practical conversation on everyday topics, current events, and cultural material.
3375 lec 7:00PM - 9:05PM W S. CHOI CCW 229 

 
LAW
Chair: Tim Sweetman, HH12 (323) 953-4000 ext. 2753
Paralegal Coordinator: Dr. Richard Lewis, HH200D (323) 953-4000 ext 2757
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/law/index.html

LAW 001 3.00 Units
BUSINESS LAW I (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Lectures and class discussions relate to the logical reasoning and application
of the United States, business torts and crimes, government regulation of business, contracts,
fraud, duress, contractual capacity, agency, property law, and law of sales. Law 2 is required
to complete the knowledge of business law.
0726 lec 1:45PM - 3:10PM MW R.P. LEWIS HH 204
0727 lec 9:00AM - 10:25AM MW R.P. LEWIS HH 204
0728 lec 9:00AM - 12:10PM F Staff HH 203
0729 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh K.C. LANZER HH 205
3373 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM Th T.E. DUFFY HH 205
3374 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM Th T.E. DUFFY HH 205
3376 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM W K.C. LANZER HH 205

LAW 002 3.00 Units
BUSINESS LAW II (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: This course is necessary for a well-rounded knowledge of business rules.
Topics include product liability, consumer law, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation,
agency commercial papers, negotiable instruments, drafts, checks, promissory notes,
guarantors, co-signers, banking procedures, letters of credit, import and export, bankers’
acceptance, bill of lading, warehouse, receipt, secured transactions, insurance, bankruptcy,
estates and trusts.
0732 lec 9:00AM - 12:10PM Sun S.S. MURPHY HH 205
3362 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM T T.E. DUFFY HH 205

LAW 003 3.00 Units
CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE LAW (UC:CSU)
DESCRIPTION: Comparative and analytical study of the law and related problems concerning
Civil Rights. Due process of law, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, racial equality,
and democratic processes are studied with emphasis on recent court decision and
international trends.
0734 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW R.P. LEWIS HH 204
3372 lec 5:15PM - 6:40PM MW T.E. DUFFY HH 205

LAW 010 3.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL ASSISTANT I (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: An introductory course in formalizing the career of the legal assistant. Also an
introduction to legal terminology and bibliography, including research problems.
3370 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M W.I. VARGAS HH 203

LAW 011 3.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL ASSISTANT II
PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Law 10. DESCRIPTION: This course
is a continuation of Law 10 with a study of the methods used in trial preparations; a detailed
examination of civil cases and an introduction to legal drafting and writing.
0733 lec 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh W.I. VARGAS HH 203
3382 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM T R.P. LEWIS HH 204

LAW 012 3.00 Units
TORT LAW AND CLAIMS INVESTIGATION
PREREQUISITE: Law 10 and English 101. DESCRIPTION: This course will provide an
introduction to the broad area of civil wrongs and their appropriate remedies as well as
Tort Law principles in the traditional areas of international torts, negligence, strict liability,
nuisance, and the commonly employed defences.
0735 lec 1:45PM - 3:10PM TTh K.C. LANZER HH 205
3380 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM M T.E. DUFFY HH 205

LAW 013 3.00 Units
WILLS, TRUSTS, AND PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
PREREQUISITE: Law/Paralegal 10 and English 101 with satisfactory grades or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION: A study of the fundamental principles of the law of wills and trusts, including
simple will and trust forms: an examination of the organization and jurisdiction of a California
Probate Court; and the administration of estates in California Probate Courts.
3361 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM W K.C. LANZER HH 205

LAW 017 3.00 Units
LEGAL WRITING
DESCRIPTION: Advanced legal drafting and writing, including special research projects.
3665 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM Th W.I. VARGAS HH 207

LAW 019 3.00 Units
PROPERTY AND CREDITOR RIGHTS
PREREQUISITE: Law/Paralegal 10 with satisfactory grades or equivalent. DESCRIPTION: This
course is an introduction to Real Property Law Practice. Topics include property rights, types
of land ownership, agreement for sale, financing, conveyancing, settlement procedures,
recording and post-closing matters in residential and commercial real estate. This course will
also cover real estate leasing agreements. Additionally, ethical issues will be discussed.
3345 lec 6:50PM - 10:00PM W T.E. DUFFY HH 205

LAW 033 3.00 Units
LAW AND THE MEDIA (CSU)
DESCRIPTION: An overview of the legal aspects of the entertainment industry. The student
will be exposed to legal aspects of contractual agreements; copyright requirements; privacy;
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission; libel and slander; freedom of speech
and press; publishing rights; trademarks; unions; and related concerns.
3381 lec 3:30PM - 6:40PM T R.P. LEWIS HH 204

LAW 038 3.00 Units
CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION: This course will provide students with an overview of the substantive and
procedural rights of the accused. The student will study the nature, purpose, and principles
of through appeal. Further, by developing knowledge of the elements of legal documents
in a criminal case. Special topics of interest such as plea-bargaining, youthful offender
adjudication, extradition and wiretaping will be studied in detail.
0736 lec 12:30PM - 3:40PM S W.I. VARGAS HH 203

LAW 051 3.00 Units
LEGAL RESEARCH FOR PARALEGALS
PREREQUISITE: Law/Paralegal 10 and English 101 with satisfactory grades or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION: The student will gain a working knowledge of legal research methods, both
in traditional print and electronic formats. The student will be exposed to material not
necessarily covered in other courses.
0739 lec 9:00AM - 12:10PM S W.I. VARGAS HH 207
3367 lec 5:15PM - 6:40PM TTh K.C. LANZER HH 207

LEARNING SKILLS
Chair: Maryanne Des Vignes, LIB103C (323) 953-4000 ext 2770
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/citymain/academic.html

Students who pre-register for Learning Skills courses should come into the Center for diagnostic testing, orientation, and course contracting.

LEARNING SKILLS 001A 1.00 Units
READING A (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: Individualized reading instruction for English as a Native Language (ENL)
and English as a Second Language (ESL) students from beginning to advanced college
level. Students will progress from reading sentences and paragraphs to short selections and
excerpts from novels.
0742 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW C.B. ILANO LRC 103A
3741 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM M K.B. MCBRIDE LRC 103A
3743 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM T E.B. KIJEWSKI LRC 103A
8179 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA S.B. MATRANGA CH 109

LEARNING SKILLS 001B 1.00 Units
READING B (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: Individualized reading instruction for English as a Native Language (ENL)
and English as a Second Language (ESL) students from beginning to advanced college
level. Students will progress from reading sentences and paragraphs to short selections and
excerpts from novels.
3757 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM W M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A
8181 lab 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A
8183 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW C.B. ILANO LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 001C 1.00 Units
READING C (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: Individualized reading instruction for English as a Native Language (ENL)
and English as a Second Language (ESL) students from beginning to advanced college
level. Students will progress from reading sentences and paragraphs to short selections and
excerpts from novels.
8185 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW C.B. ILANO LRC 103A
8186 lab 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 002A 1.00 Units
ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS A (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is a review of beginning to advanced grammar. It is designed to
cover the basic structure of the sentence, parts of speech, phrases, clauses, and agreement,
and verb usage.
3744 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM M C.B. ILANO LRC 103A
8195 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 002B 1.00 Units
ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS B (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is a review of intermediate grammar. It is designed to cover the
correct use of pronouns, modifiers and punctuation.
8196 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 002C 1.00 Units
ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS C (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is a review of advanced grammar. Students will receive
instruction in correct pronoun usage, clear reference, placement of modifiers, glossary of
usage, and capitalization rules.
3745 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM W J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A
8197 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 003A 2.00 Units
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT A (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides instruction in the articulation and pronunciation of
English consonants, vowels, and dipthongs to improve English communication skills.
0746 lab 11:10AM - 1:30PM T M. DES VIGNES LRC 103C
(7 Week Class - Starts 2/24/2009, Ends 4/14/2009)

LEARNING SKILLS 003B 1.00 Units
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT B (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course helps students develop English conversational skills at a beginning
level.
0751 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 003C 1.00 Units
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT C (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course helps students develop English conversational skills at an
intermediate level.
0747 lab 11:10AM - 1:30PM T M. DES VIGNES LRC 103C
(7 Week Class - Starts 4/21/2009, Ends 6/8/2009)

LEARNING SKILLS 003D 1.00 Units
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT D (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course helps students develop vocaulary definition and context skills at
the beginning, intermediate, and advanced level.
0748 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh E.B. KIJEWSKI LRC 103A
0749 lab 12:10PM - 1:35PM TTh M. JANNOL LRC 103A
8206 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 003E 1.00 Units
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT E (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is a review of child development or nutrition vocabulary. If enrolled
in the child development sequence, students will receive instruction in the study of human
development, theories, heredity and environment, human development, biosocial, cognitive,
and psychosocial development. If enrolled in the nutrition sequence, the student will review
instruction in food choices : nutrition tools and standards; the human body and nutrition;
carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; vitamins, water and minerals; energy, balance and body
weight; nutrients, physical activity and the body’s responses; diet and health; nutrition for the
mother and infant; nutrition for the child, the teen, and the older adult; and hunger and the
global development.
0750 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW O. ADUNNI LRC 103A
8211 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM MW J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 004 1.00 Units
THE MECHANICS OF SPELLING (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This is an intensive spelling course designed for non-spellers. Emphasis is
placed upon the use of phonics, focusing on additive doubling, finding silent “e” pronunciation
aids, tricky endings, words often confused, plurals, capitals, apostrophes, and basic spelling
principles.
0752 lab 1:45PM - 3:10PM TTh M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 006A 1.00 Units
ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS A (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce students to academic study skills. Students will
be introduced to making the transition to higher learning, first steps to self-discovery, time
management, discovering how to learn, memorization, and reading strategies.
0754 lab 12:10PM - 1:35PM MW O. ADUNNI LRC 103A
0789 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh M. JANNOL LRC 103A
5215 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM W C.B. ILANO LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 006B 1.00 Units
ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS B (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce students to academic study skills. Students
will be introduced to note taking, test-taking strategies, critical thinking, and effective
communication.
0217 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh C.B. ILANO LRC 103A
0755 lab 1:45PM - 3:10PM MW O. ADUNNI LRC 103A
0756 lab 1:45PM - 3:10PM TTh M. JANNOL LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 006C 1.00 Units
ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS C (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce students to academic study skills. Students will be
introduced to diversity, computer technology, health awareness, and career planning.
0218 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh C.B. ILANO LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 007A 1.00 Units
BASIC COMPOSITION A (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course offers beginning writing instruction which focuses on basic
sentence structures and paragraph development.
0758 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.L. SMITH CH 109
5248 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM Th M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A
8220 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA S.B. MATRANGA CH 109

LEARNING SKILLS 007B 1.00 Units
BASIC COMPOSITION B (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course offers intermediate writing instruction which focuses on basic
sentence structures and three-paragraph essay development.
0761 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.L. SMITH CH 109
5249 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM Th M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 007C 1.00 Units
BASIC COMPOSITION C (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course offers advanced writing instruction which focuses upon fiveparagraph
essay development.
5762 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM Th M. DES VIGNES LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 009A 0.50 Units
THE METRIC SYSTEM A (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce students to the concepts of the metric system such
as length, perimeter, and area.
8229 lab 10:35AM - 12:00PM TTh J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 009B 0.50 Units
THE METRIC SYSTEM B (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce students to the concepts of the metric system such
as volume, capacity, and weight.
0762 lab 1:25 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 010A 1.00 Units
MATHEMATICS FUNDAMENTALS A (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic mathematics skills
involving whole number properties, order of operations, exponents, prime numbers and
fractions. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment, students will be placed in an
appropriate program.
0764 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA R.A. VANGOR LRC 103A
3763 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM M H.C. DAO LRC 103A
8232 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A
8234 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA S.B. MATRANGA CH 109

LEARNING SKILLS 010B 1.00 Units
MATHEMATICS FUNDAMENTALS B (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic mathematics skills
involving fractions and decimals. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment, students will
be placed in an appropriate program.
0765 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA R.A. VANGOR LRC 103A
8238 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 010C 1.00 Units
MATHEMATICS FUNDAMENTALS C (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic mathematics skills
involving ratios and proportions, percents, simple geometry, statistical graph analysis, and
signed numbers. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment, students will be placed in an
appropriate program.
0766 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A
3243 lab 3:30PM - 6:35PM W A. ADELEYE LRC 103A
8242 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA S.B. MATRANGA CH 109

LEARNING SKILLS 011A 1.00 Units
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA A (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic algebra skills involving
the language of algebra and equations and inequalities. Depending upon the diagnostic
assessment, students will be placed in an appropriate program.
0768 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A
0769 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA R.A. VANGOR LRC 103A
3302 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA LRC 103A
3767 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM W H.C. DAO LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 011B 1.00 Units
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA B (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic algebra skills involving
polynomials and factoring. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment, students will be
placed in an appropriate program.
0770 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA R.A. VANGOR LRC 103A
0771 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A
3772 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM T R.A. VANGOR LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 011C 1.00 Units
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA C (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic algebra skills involving
rational expressions and graphing. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment, students will
be placed in an appropriate program.
0773 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A
0774 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA R.A. VANGOR LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 011D 1.00 Units
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA D (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic algebra skills involving
graphing and inequalities and linear equations. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment,
students will be placed in an appropriate program.
0776 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A
3775 lab 3:30PM - 6:40PM Th H.C. DAO LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 011E 1.00 Units
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA E (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an individualized review of basic algebra skills involving
exponents and radical and quadratic equations. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment,
students will be placed in an appropriate program.
0777 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA R.A. VANGOR LRC 103A
0778 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A. ADELEYE LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 015A 1.00 Units
OVERCOMING MATH ANXIETY A (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to reduce math anxiety and build self-confidence so
that math concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, word
problems, ratios and proportions and squares/square roots will be comprehensible.
0779 lec 12:45PM - 3:05PM M J.F. ALLEN LRC 103
(5 Week Class - Starts 2/23/2009, Ends 4/6/2009)

LEARNING SKILLS 015B 1.00 Units
OVERCOMING MATH ANXIETY B (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to reduce math anxiety and build self-confidence so
that algebraic concepts of real numbers, first-degree equations and inequalities, systems
of equations and inequalities, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, rational
exponents and radicals, quadratic equations and inequalities, functions and relations,
exponential and logarithmic function, sequences and series, and conic sections will be
comprehensible.
0780 lec 12:45PM - 3:05PM M J.F. ALLEN LRC 103
(7 Week Class - Starts 4/13/2009, Ends 5/25/2009)

LEARNING SKILLS 015C 1.00 Units
OVERCOMING MATH ANXIETY C (NDA)
0781 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A
LEARNING SKILLS 024A 1.00 Units
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TUTORING A (NDA)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide theory and practice in tutoring sessions.
Emphasis is placed upon the tutoring process, tutee’s academic needs, recordkeeping, and
learning styles.
0782 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 104C
0783 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA C.B. ILANO LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 040 1.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING DISABILITIES (NDA) (RPT 3)
0784 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA S.B. MATRANGA CH 109
0785 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.L. SMITH CH 109

LEARNING SKILLS 041 3.00 Units
STUDY STRATEGIES FOR THE LEARNING DISABLED (NDA) (RPT 2)
0786 lec 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.L. SMITH CH 109
& lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.L. SMITH CH 109

LEARNING SKILLS 043 1.00 Units
ADAPTIVE WORD PROCESSING OPERATIONS (NDA) (RPT 3)
0787 lab 3:10 hrs/wk TBA A.L. SMITH CH 109

LEARNING SKILLS 049 0.50 Units
LRN SKIL: INTRO TO COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION APPLICATION (NDA) (RPT3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce all students to the computer as a tool for
learning by using hands-on computer interactive programs.
8277 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 050 0.50 Units
LRN SKILLS: INTRODUCTION TO CAI APPLICATIONS LANGUAGE ARTS (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce students to the CAI program in the
language arts by using hand-on interactive instructional applications programs.
8278 lab 1:05 hrs/wk TBA M. DES VIGNES

LEARNING SKILLS 052 1.00 Units
TEST PREPARATION FOR THE GED: LITERATURE AND ARTS (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students to pass the GED: Literature and
the Arts Test. It will include critical thinking skills--reading comprehension skills, interpret
graphs, analysis in literature and the arts, tone and style/prose fiction, interpret poetry,
interpret drama, interpret plays, interpret non-fiction and commentaries.
8585 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A
& lab 4:15 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 053 1.00 Units
TEST PREPARATION FOR THE GED: WRITING SKILLS (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students to pass the GED: Writing Skills
Test. It will include basic grammar and usage skills, sentence structure, capitalization,
spelling, and the essay.
8586 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A
& lab 4:15 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 054 1.00 Units
TEST PREPARATION FOR GED: SCIENCE TEST (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students to pass the GED: Science Test. It
will include biology, earth science, astronomy, geology, meteorology, chemistry, and physics.
8587 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A
& lab 4:15 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 055 1.00 Units
TEST PREPARATION FOR THE GED: MATHEMATICS (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students to pass the GED: Mathematics
Test. It will include arithmetic, the metric system, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability problems.
8588 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A
& lab 4:15 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 056 1.00 Units
TEST PREPARATION FOR THE GED: SOCIAL SCIENCE (NDA) (RPT 3)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students to pass the GED: Social Science
Test. It will include the thirteen English colonies, the Revolutionary War, inflation and its
effects, the various branches of government, time zones, anthropology, sociology, and psychology.
8589 lec 1:05 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A
& lab 4:15 hrs/wk TBA J.F. ALLEN LRC 103A

LEARNING SKILLS 485 1.00 Units
INTERNET RESEARCH
DESCRIPTION: The Internet Research course teaches students how to use search engines;
basic and advanced searches with Boolean operators; how to locate, store, and retrieve
materials in various content fields; how to critically evaluate these sources; and how to use
cite electronic resources. Depending upon the diagnostic assessment, students will be placed
in an appropriate program. Students may enroll through the twelfth week of the semester.
Grades are on a credit/no-credit basis.
0788 lab 2:05 hrs/wk TBA Staff LRC 103A

 
LIBRARY SCIENCE
Chair: Barbara Vasquez, LIB216 (323) 953-4000 ext 2407
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/resource/library/index.html

LIBRARY SCIENCE 101 1.00 Units
LIBRARY RESEARCH METHODS
DESCRIPTION: Individualized instruction in the use of the library, its resources, and the
rudiments of research. Credit/No Credit course.
8281 lec 1:00 hrs/wk TBA R.K. GODDARD LIB 119

LIBRARY SCIENCE 102 1.00 Units
INTERNET RESEARCH METHODS
RECOMMENDED: Knowledge of Windows: Basic Keyboarding Skills. DESCRIPTION: Locate
and evaluate information resources on the internet. Learn principles of information access,
search strategies, evaluation criteria and processes. Issues regarding intellectual property,
censorship, and on line publishing will be covered.
1399 lec 1:45PM - 2:15PM W A. MEZYNSKI LIB 329
& lab 2:15PM - 3:20PM W A. MEZYNSKI LIB 329
 

LINGUISTICS

Chair: Tammy Robinson, JH300A (323) 953-4000 ext 2700

http://catalog.lacitycollege.edu/pages/english.htm

LINGUISTICS 002 3.00 Units
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS (UC:CSU)
PREREQUISITE: English 28. DESCRIPTION: Students learn how societies create, maintain,
and change language and society.
3383 lec TBA G.G. PATTHEY ON LINE

*NOTE:  Red Text = Updated Information
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