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Online Classes offered by WLAC

NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester.

ACCOUNTING - INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING I

ACC 001 - 5 units
Note: Same as Accounting 21 plus Accounting 22.
Instructor: Arabian Morgan
Description: This course emphasizes basic accounting theory and practices which include an analysis of records of original entry and their relationship to the general ledger, controlling accounts and their subsidiary ledgers, the voucher system, periodic adjustments, worksheets, financial statements, and closing the ledger.

ACCOUNTING - INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING II

ACC 002 - 5 units
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or Accounting 21 and 22 with a grade of "C" or better.
Description: Accounting principles and procedures relating to partnerships and corporations, accounting for manufacturing, cost accounting, branch and department accounting,interpretation of financial statements, supplementary statements, data processing and management controls are covered. This course is acceptable for Management 1B credit at UCLA.

ANTHROPOLOGY - HUMAN BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION

ANTHRO 101 - 3 units
Description: Anthropology 101 presents the scientific approach in unraveling the mystery of the evolution of humankind through investigation of human fossil remains (e.g. the 3.5 million-year-old footprints and the "Lucy" skeleton of East Africa),making use of recent DNA research -- much of it coming out of the Human Genome Project -- and by looking at studies of monkeys and apes so we can better assess our relationship to the other primates. The course examines the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment, and explores scientific explanations for human variation.

ANTHROPOLOGY - LABORATORY IN HUMAN BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION

ANTHRO 111 - 2 units
Note: This course satisfies a Life Science lab requirement.
Description: This laboratory class offers an exploration of selected topics in biological anthropology including genetics, human variation, the living primates, and human paleontology.

ART - SURVEY OF ART HISTORY I

ART 101, 7701 - 3 units
Instructor: Alice Taylor
Description: This course introduces the student to some of the great civilizations of the world. The beliefs and aspirations of such cultures as ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as Africa, India, and pre-conquest Mesoamerica will be revealed through a study of their visual arts.

ART - SURVEY OF ART HISTORY II

ART 102, 7701 - 3 units
Note: Art 101 is not a prerequisite for Art 102.
Instructor: Alice Taylor
Description: This course introduces the student to the visual arts of Western Europe and the U.S. beginning with the Renaissance and ending in the 20th Century. The work of such artists as Michelangelo and Picasso will be covered along with such art movements as Impressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism.

BUSINESS - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

BUS 001 - 3 units
Note: Students who are Business majors or who are considering a change to that major are advised to take this course as a foundation.
Description: It is a survey of the fundamental aspects of all phases of business including entrepreneurship alternative, management/leadership, marketing, accounting, law, financial management and institutions, investing through the securities market, and challenges facing global markets.

BUSINESS - BUSINESS LAW I

BUS 005 - 3 units
Note: Same as Law 1.
Instructor: Vanita Nicholas
Description: This course covers the essentials of the law of contracts: agency, employment, personal property, bailment, sales, and real property in their application to everyday problems pertaining to business and to the individual. Elementary safeguards regarding sales and sales contacts are covered.

BUSINESS - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

BUS 032 - 3 units
Prerequisite: Business 31 with a grade of "C" or better submitted to instructor of record.
Instructor: Janet Laurin
Description: This course covers the principles and techniques of effective use of English as a communication tool by identifying the speaking, listening, reading, writing and computer skills to send clear and concise messages. Practical experience is given in writing letters, memos, reports, application letters and job-winning resumes utilizing electronic communications and the Internet.

CINEMA - UNDERSTANDING MOTION PICTURES

CINEMA 107 - 3 units
Description: An analysis of the elements that make film an art form, including visual composition, color, music, acting, editing, lighting, story and sound. This course includes regular screening of classic and contemporty motion pictures.
Offered Spring 2011 

CSIT - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND THEIR USE

CSIT 901 - 3 units
Instructor: Marcus Butler
Description: The course introduces students to fundamental 'Computer Literacy' concepts. Students will learn to use Windows Vista and XP on the PC-compatible computers as well as MS Office 2007, a word processing program (MS WORD), a spreadsheet program(MS EXCEL), MS PowerPoint and Database (MS Access). This class is intended for students requiring 'hands-on' knowledge of computer applications. This class will be accepted as a prerequisite for all advanced applications classes listed under CSIT and CAOT.

EARTH SCIENCE

EARTH 001 - 3 units
Description: This course provides a broad interdisciplinary study of geology, physical geography, oceanography, and meteorology. Earth Science 1 fulfills a non-laboratory physical science requirement. (It is especially recommended for teaching majors.)
Offered Spring 2011 

ECONOMICS - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I

ECON 001 - 3 units
Description: Explores the decision-making process of the individual, the firm, and the industry when confronted with scarcity. Topics include: forms of business organizations, the role of government in the economic system, and labor-management
Offered Spring 2011 

ECONOMICS - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II

ECON 002, 7710 - 3 units
Note: Economics 1 is not a prerequisite for Economics 2.
Instructor: Meric Keskinel
Description: This course explores the causes of unemployment, inflation, dollar depreciation, economic stagnation, as well as policy changes. Topics include: the national income, business fluctuations, the financial system, public finance and international economics.

EDUCATION - ONLINE STUDENT SUCCESS LAB

EDUC 230 - 1 units
Instructor: Joshua Stern
Description: This course is designed to introduce new online students to the basics of how to succeed in an online class.This is the ideal first course for those new to online learning as the course enables students to learn how online education really works.Students will experience firsthand what its like to be an online student and how to navigate the ETUDES (Easy to Use Distance Education Software) course management system. Students will learn how to submit assignments, take quizzes, attach documents, post to the discussion boards, upload a photo “avatar”, set system preferences, use proper netiquette, etc.
Offered Spring 2011 

ENGLISH - COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION I

ENG 101 - 3 units
Prerequisite: Completion of English 28 or ESL 8 with a grade of 'C' or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.
Instructor: Syreeta Lyons-Burns
Description: English 101 is the composition course that transfers to four-year colleges and universities. Accordingly, the assignments in essay writing, rhetorical analysis and critical reading are rigorous. This course teaches students to write college-level essays in response to reading and analyzing college-level texts.

ENGLISH - COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION II

ENG 102, 7716 - 3 units
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
Instructor: Holly Bailey-Hofmann
Description: "We tell ourselves stories in order to live," says Joan Didion. Learn to analyze and write critical essays on short stories, novels, poems, and plays that reflect a range of human experience.

ENGLISH - COMPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKING

ENG 103 - 3 units
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
Description: This course, which meets the transfer critical thinking requirement, is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 101. Based on non-fiction writings, the course will focus on the development of logical reasoning and analytical and argument active writing skills.

HEALTH - HEALTH AND FITNESS

HEALTH 002 - 3 units
Description: This course promotes healthy physical and psychological lifestyles, with emphasis on disease prevention, nutrition, sexuality, reproduction, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, aging, stress management and weight control. The physical fitness segment emphasizes individual improvement utilizing aerobic, flexibility and strengthening activities
Offered Spring 2011 

HISTORY - POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I

HIST 011 - 3 units
Description: A survey of political, economic, cultural and foreign policy areas of America from its roots in Europe through Reconstruction.
Offered Spring 2011 

HUMANITIES - PEOPLE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

HUM 031, 7720 - 3 units
Instructor: John Provost
Description: Cultural survey from the 15th century to the present with emphasis upon the intellectual and artistic heritage.
Offered Spring 2011 

MATH - BASIC STATISTICS

MATH 201 - 4 units
This course covers the basic concepts and skills of statistical analysis needed in business administration. Specific topics include measures of central tendency, probability distributions, sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple regression and correlation, analysis of variance, multiple regression, and introduction to non-parametric testing. Math 201 is offered by our partner, Touro University at http://www.TUIU.edu

MUSIC - FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC

MUSIC 101, 7707 - 3 units
Instructor: Kurt Festinger
Description: Basics of musical notation, rhythm, scales, keys, intervals, common musical terms and elementary keyboard are studied. For non-music majors.

PHILOSOPHY - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 001, 7723 - 3 units
Instructor: Vanessa Schulz
Description: Study of problems of knowledge, metaphysics, science, and religion. This course examines such questions as the existence of God, the problem of evil, the nature of the soul, and the origin of knowledge.

PHILOSOPY - LOGIC IN PRACTICE

PHIL 006 - 3 units
Description: Critical thinking. This course applies the principles of logic to practical problems with emphasis upon the analysis of language as an aid to sound thinking.
Offered Spring 2011 

POLITICAL SCIENCE - THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES

POL SCI 1, 7730 - 3 units
Instructor: Sholeh Khorooshi
Description: This course studies the United States political system: theory, structure, functions of national, state and local government. Meets U.S. Constitution requirement.
Offered Spring 2011 

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I

PSY 001, 7725 - 3 units
Instructor: Carrie Canales
Description: The course presents a survey of scientific theories, research and findings in behavior, including such topics as personality, perception, memory, motivation, emotion, learning, intelligence, consciousness, thinking, human relationships, abnormal behavior, and an overview of what psychologists do.

SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

SPEECH 151 - 3 units
This course focuses on the skills necessary for effective communication in small group discussions. Topics covered include creative decision making, conflict management, anger management, leadership, group think, problem solving and the nature of power.

INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATER

THE 100, 7721 - 3 units
Instructor: Martin Zurla
Description: This course introduces students to the theater. Students learn about the numerous related crafts such as lighting, costuming, etc. and to intelligently and objectively evaluate a professional or non-professional performance.

HISTORY OF THE WORLD THEATER

THE 110 - 3 units
Instructor: Martin Zurla
Description: This course surveys theater from its prehistoric beginnings to contemporary drama. It emphasizes the reflection of the culture in the drama of each historical period and follows throughout the threads of subject matter, dramatic structure, playwrights, acting techniques and approaches, playing space, and visual elements.