To access the class information, follow the link under the course listings, or type in the URL address. Most of the course work is done online; however, some limited on-campus meetings may be required.

A mandatory orientation may be required, which provides information on contacting the instructor, course requirements, and student responsibility.

Students may register for telecourses or online courses during the regular registration period. *Transferable to CSU; **to CSU and UC.

To access your online course in Moodle, use this link.: http://eperalta.org/spring2010

Spring 2010

Administration of Justice

ADJUS   22 - CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW Oliver  23402

Historical development and philosophy of law and constitutional provisions: Classification of crime, legal research, study of case law, and concepts of law as a social force.  2105.00

Online course. Mandatory orientation: Thurs, 1/21, 6-8pm, D178

African American Studies

AFRAM   12 - PSYCHOLOGY OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS  Agee  23412

Principles of psychology as they relate to the African-American community: Selected social problems such as prejudice and desegregation, racial conflict, and deviancy in the community from an African-American perspective.  2203.01

Online course.  Instructor's email: jagee@peralta.edu  Mandatory orientation: Saturday, 2/6, 12-2pm, D178

Business

BUS** 10 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS   Black  3 
Code 23618

Introduction to business: Survey of various phases of business organization, finance, personnel, production, marketing, managerial controls and government business relations.  0501.00

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: ablack@peralta.edu   Mandatory orientation: Monday, 1/25, 6-7pm in P103.

BUS * 20 GENERAL ACCOUNTING    Chan    3     
Code 44175

Theory and practice of accounting

Online course. ISP/email required. Instructor’s email: ychan@peralta.edu . Mandatory orientation: Wednesday, 8/26, 5-6:30pm, P103.

BUS* 50 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT   Mofidi   3   
Code 23619

Modern theories of management and organizational design and behavior: Evolution of management as an art and as a science, techniques of effectively managing human and economic resources, and social responsibilities of business.  0506.00

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: femofidi@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Monday, 1/25, 3-4pm in P111

BUS * 51 ELEMENTS OF SUPERVISION      Gordon-Brown    3 
Code 44176

Designed for persons employed as supervisors or with potential employment as supervisors

Lec 06:30-09:20 PM Th P 111

Hybrid/online course. ISP/email required. Instructor’s email: kgordon@peralta.edu . Orientation during 1st class meeting: Thursday, 8/20, room P111.

BUS   52 - PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN RELATIONS Gordon-Brown 23621

Introduction to the application of business psychology and the impact of employee behavioral issues on organizational performance and relationships within an organization: Individuals’ basic drives, motivation, derived needs, reactions and responses, personality and personality traits, emotions, frustrations, attitudes, and other behavioral factors as they apply to business situations; processes, assessment tools, and techniques that foster respect, trust, and sustained collaboration.  0506.00

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: kgordon@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Thurs, 1/21, 7-8pm in P103.

BUS* 70 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING    Mofidi     3   
Code  23620

Basic principles and related management concerns in the fields of marketing: Practical uses of marketing, consumer needs, and motivations in the development of marketing strategy.  0509.00

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: femofidi@peralta.edu   .  Mandatory orientation: Monday, 1/25, 4-5pm in P111.

Child Development

CHDEV   51 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Bartelt 23647

Human growth and development: Prenatal through adolescence; interrelationship of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth; and adult role in fostering optimal development.  1305.00

Hybrid class.  Class will meet on Tues on the following dates: 1/26, 2/16, 3/30, 5/18.

CIS

CIS    1 - M1   INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Feiler 23700

General nature of computer hardware, software and systems: Hands-on applications include introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and a brief introduction to web browsing and e-mail.  0702.00

CIS    1 - M1L   INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Feiler 23694 4 units

General nature of computer hardware, software and systems: Hands-on applications include introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and a brief introduction to web browsing and e-mail.  0702.00

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: mfeiler@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation: Wednesday 1/27, 5:30-7pm in P111.

CIS    1 - M3   INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Black 23701 4 Units

General nature of computer hardware, software and systems: Hands-on applications include introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and a brief introduction to web browsing and e-mail.  0702.00

CIS    5 - M1   INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE Feiler  23703 5 Units

Introduction to computer science: Architecture of digital computers, design of algorithms for solving various problems, and basic skills in computer programming.  0706.00

CIS    5 - M1L   INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE Feiler 23697 5 Units

Introduction to computer science: Architecture of digital computers, design of algorithms for solving various problems, and basic skills in computer programming.  0706.00

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: mfeiler@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Tuesday 2/2, 5:30-7:00pm in P111

CIS    6 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Hanrahan  23704 5 Units

Introduction to computer programming: Algorithm design, flow charting, and debugging; elements of good programming style. Course may be instructed in any programming language.  0707.10

CIS    6 - M1L   INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Hanrahan 23698 5 Units

Introduction to computer programming: Algorithm design, flow charting, and debugging; elements of good programming style. Course may be instructed in any programming language.  0707.10

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: mhanrahan@merritt.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Fri, 1/22, 7-8:30pm in P111

CIS   40 - M1   DATABASE MANAGEMENT Hanrahan 23714 4 Units

Design, implementation, and maintenance of databases: Analysis of user requirements; building tables, queries, forms, reports, and other topics.  0702.10

CIS   40 - M1L   DATABASE MANAGEMENT Hanrahan 23715 4 Units

Design, implementation, and maintenance of databases: Analysis of user requirements; building tables, queries, forms, reports, and other topics.  0702.10

Online class.  ISP/email required.  instructor's email: mhanrahan@merritt.edu .   Mandatory orientation: Fri, 1/29, 7-8:30pm in P111

CIS   42 - M1   SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS  Black 23705 4 Units

Principles of electronic spreadsheets using features available with current popular spreadsheet software: Worksheet creation, formatting and charting; entering data and formulas; functions; editing and printing; web queries; basic database functions of sorting and querying; creating web pages; logical functions; lookup tables; Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and trendlines; graphic design for financial statements; creating templates; using macros.  0702.10
Eligible for credit by examination at Alameda

CIS   42 - M1L   SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS Black 23706 4 Units

Principles of electronic spreadsheets using features available with current popular spreadsheet software: Worksheet creation, formatting and charting; entering data and formulas; functions; editing and printing; web queries; basic database functions of sorting and querying; creating web pages; logical functions; lookup tables; Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and trendlines; graphic design for financial statements; creating templates; using macros.  0702.10
Eligible for credit by examination at Alameda

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: ablack@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Monday, 1/25, 7-8pm in P103

CIS  205 - M2   COMPUTER LITERACY CIS  Hanrahan 24471 1 Unit

Introduction to computers and information technology for people with no background in nor knowledge of computers.  0501.00

CIS  205 - M2L   COMPUTER LITERACY Hanrahan 24472 1 Unit

Online course.  ISP/email required.  Instructor's email: mhanrahan@merritt.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Fri, 2/5, 7-8:30pm in P111

Communication

COMM   45 - M1   PUBLIC SPEAKING  Petersen 23691 3 Units

Principles of public speaking: Oral presentations based on political and social issues; critical-thinking, organization, and research. 

Hybrid class.  Class will meet once a month on Tuesday (1/26, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20 & 5/18)

EDT

EDT    4 - M1   DESIGNING CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE INSTRUCTION Alexander 24107 3 Units

Modification of the curriculum design process for online instruction: Restructuring course materials for online teaching and learning and creating accessible online materials for all learning styles; locating and using course materials designed by textbook publishers, and free online tools to create course content; integrating free resources such as e-books, learning objects, video and podcasts, educational blogs, and multimedia into the curriculum. 

Online class.  Instructor's email: alexalex3@gmail.com .  Mandatory orientation:  Thursday, 1/28, 5-6pm, room R27

EDT    5 - M1L   CREATING MULTIMEDIA FOR ONLINE CLASSES Alexander 24109 3 Units

Creating multimedia content and objects for use in online course management systems: Developing videos, podcasts, video casts and other types of multimedia using open source/free tools; creating accessible online multimedia. 

Online class.  Instructor's email: alexalex3@gmail.com .  Mandatory orientation:  Friday, 3/26, 5-6pm, room R 29

English

ENGL    1A - M8   COMPOSITION AND READING Skapura  23775 4 Units      

Reading and writing expository prose: Critical thinking, identifying logical fallacies, and reasoning inductively and deductively.

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 201B or ESL 21B or PLACEMENT THROUGH MULTIPLE-MEASURES ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Online course.  Mandatory orientation: Friday, 1/22, 5-6:25pm, room D178.  

HTTP://voyager.dvc.edu/faculty/nskapura/m.html

ENGL    1B - M3   COMPOSITION AND READING  Foster    23783   4 UNITS    

Continued expository writing: Careful reading of selected plays, poems, and novels.

Online course.  instructor's email: cfoster@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Thursday, 1/21, 7-9pm, A211

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1A

ENGL    5 - M5   CRITICAL THINKING IN READING AND WRITING     Skapura    3  
Code  23776

Development of the ability to analyze, criticize and advocate ideas: Relationship of language to logic, induction and deduction, facts, inferences, judgments, and formal and informal fallacies of language and thought. Instructs in writing about issues of critical thinking to develop both thinking and writing skills.

Online course.  Mandatory orientation: Friday, 1/22, 6:30-7:50pm, room D178.  http://voyager.dvc.edu/faculty/nskapura/m.html

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1A

Humanities

HUMAN    2 - M2   HUMAN VALUES Staff 23847 3 Units

Study of human values: The individual in relation to the environment as it affects conduct among diverse cultures, past and present.

Online course.  http://www.merritt.peralta.edu.  Mandatory orientation: Thurs, 1/29, 4-5pm in D178

M/LAT   30B - M1   SURVEY OF LATIN-AMERICAN FILMS Duran 24641 3 Units

Critical examination of cinema from throughout Latin America and Spain that relate to Latino cultural experiences: Emphasis on those films that educate viewers about Latino encounters with majority and minority cultures within Latin America.

Online course.  Instructor's email: cduran@peralta.edu  
Mandatory orientation: Friday, 1/29, 4-6pm in A214

Nutrition

NUTR   10 - M4   NUTRITION  Akrop  23945 3 Units

Principles of human nutrition: Nutrients, their function and food sources; problems of excess and deficiency; dietary goals for health promotion and disease prevention.

Online course.  Instructors' email: makrop@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Tuesday, 1/26, 3-4pm, D178

Political Science 

POSCI    1 - M1   GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES    Nakagawa 3  
Code 24014

Introduction to principles and the political process of national, state, and local government: Emphasis on national government and the Constitution.

Online course.  Instructor's email: tnakagawa@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation:  Wednesday, 1/27, 5:30-7pm, room D178

POSCI    2 - M2   COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT Nakagawa   24098 3 Units

Comparative analysis in government and politics: Political leadership, citizenship participation, centers of power, and political problems of selected governments.

Online course.  Instructor's email: tnakagawa@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation: Monday, 1/25, 5:30-7pm, room P111

Psychology

PSYCH    1A - M2   INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY        Feiler   3                   
Code   24026

Scientific principles of psychology: Application of scientific research in understanding learning, human development, biological processes, personality, behavior disorders, social psychology, and adjustment of the human organism

Online course. ISP/email required.  instructor's email: mfeiler@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation: Monday, 1/25, 4-5:30pm, room P111

PSYCH    1A - M5   INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY    Feiler     3           
Code   24027

Scientific principles of psychology: Application of scientific research in understanding learning, human development, biological processes, personality, behavior disorders, social psychology, and adjustment of the human organism.

Online course. ISP/email required.  instructor's email: mfeiler@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation: Thursday, 1/21, 5-6:30pm, room P111

PSYCH    1A - M7   INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Feiler 3 Code 24097

Scientific principles of psychology: Application of scientific research in understanding learning, human development, biological processes, personality, behavior disorders, social psychology, and adjustment of the human organism

Online course. ISP/email required.  instructor's email: mfeiler@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation: Monday, 2/1, 5:30-7pm, room P111

PSYCH   12 - M2   HUMAN SEXUALITY             Agee                 3                     
Code  24028

Exploration and analysis of the multifaceted aspects of human sexuality:  Physiological, psychological, anatomical, sociological, legal, medical, educational, cultural; urogenital system of both sexes, birth control devices, and pregnancy

Online course.  Instructor's email: jagee@peralta.edu .  Mandatory orientation: Saturday, 2/6, 2-4pm, D178

Real Estate

RLEST    2A - M3   PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE    Ratkovich        3     
Code     24057

Basic laws and principles of California real estate: Provides understanding, background, and terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized courses; preparation for the real estate salesperson’s licensing examination. 

Online course.   Email the instructor at jcratkovich@hotmail.com  as soon as you register.

RLEST    5 - M1   REAL ESTATE PRACTICE Ogden Code 24058 3 Units

Comprehensive presentation of daily activities of brokers and salespersons: Selling, listing, advertising, taking and presenting offers, qualifying buyers; appraisal, finance, and escrow procedures; taxation, investment property, and exchanges.

Online course.  Email the instructor at chogden@pacbell.net  as soon as you register.

RLEST    6A - M3   REAL ESTATE FINANCE Ogden 3 Units                             
Code      24496

Basic real estate finance: Study and analysis of money markets, interest rates, real estate financing, lending policies, and problems involved in financing real property; emphasis on homes with brief introduction to multi-family units

Online course.  Email the instructor at chogden@pacbell.net  as soon as you register.

RLEST* 7A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL 3 Units                     
Code     24498

Basic real estate appraisal: Study of methods and techniques used to determine value; emphasis on residential property with brief introduction to multi-family units

Online course.   Email the instructor at jcratkovich@hotmail.com  as soon as you register

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