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Fall 2010
Biology
CRN 74591 BIOL 101: General Biology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: George Shahla
E-mail Address: gshahla@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/gshahla/
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6625
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3K
Special Requirements: This course, Biology 101, is a hybrid course. The lecture is taught primarily online and the lab will be taught at AVC campus. The student must enroll in and attend all lab classes on campus. You can choose from any lab in the schedule Monday through Friday.
This class will meet a total of 5 times. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation to the course and will be held at Palmdale Center in SV3K on Monday, August 23th 2010 at 12:00 pm. There will be 4 additional meetings including 3 midterms and 1 final.
All examinations will be held at Palmdale Center in SV3K at 12:00 pm.
CRN 74592 BIOL 101: General Biology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: George Shahla
E-mail Address: gshahla@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/gshahla/
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6625
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3E
Special Requirements: This course, Biology 101, is a hybrid course. The lecture is taught primarily online and the lab will be taught at AVC campus. The student must enroll in and attend all lab classes on campus. You can choose from any lab in the schedule Monday through Friday.
This class will meet a total of 5 times. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation to the course and will be held at Palmdale Center in SV3E on Monday, August 23th 2010 at 5:00 pm. There will be 4 additional meetings including 3 midterms and 1 final.
All examinations will be held at Palmdale Center in SV3E at 5:00 pm.
CRN 73582 BIOL 202: General Human Physiology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ezzeddine, Youssef
E-mail Address: yezzeddine@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6075
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3J in the Palmdale Campus
Special Requirements: Human Physiology (Biology 202) is a “hybrid” course and is primarily online via the Blackboard Management System. Both lectures and labs are done online. Weekly information will be posted on the class webpage for students to download. Students will meet “face-to-face” on campus to take the exams. There is going to be 5 scheduled meetings in the Palmdale Center. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation meeting and will be held in SV3J. Students who do not show up will be dropped from the course. The first meeting date is on Tuesday 8/24/10 (2:30-4:00 pm in SV3J). The remainder meetings are on Tue 9/21/10 (2:30-4:00 pm in SV3J), Tue 10/19/10 (2:30-4:00 pm in SV3J), Tue 11/16/10 (2:30-4:00 pm in SV3J), and Tue 12/7/10 (2:30-4:00 pm in SV3J).
CRN 73196 BIOL 204: General Microbiology: Online
Course Instructor: Dr. A. Hemsley
E-mail Address: ahemsley@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ahemsley/
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6436
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Laboratory Room: SC1 100
1st Meeting: 08/23/10
2nd Meeting: 08/25/10
Lecture exams will be held during lab time at the times mentioned above, depending upon which lab section you attend. Dates of the exams are:
Special Requirements: CRN 73196 is a lecture section which is presented using online resources. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a BIOL 204L laboratory section (either 70233 or 70234 or 70235). Orientation will take place during the first laboratory session and students will meet with the instructor twice weekly during lab time throughout the semester. Textbook options will be discussed during the orientation. For more text information check the syllabus at
http://avconline.avc.edu/ahemsley/
It is recommended that you do not purchase your text until after the first class meeting.
First class meetings to discuss the course setup will be during lab times:
Business
CRN 74164 BUS 101: Introduction to Business: Online
Course Instructor: Meyer
E-mail Address: dmeyer@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6682
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: No on campus meetings. Check-in to Blackboard required by Friday of first week of school to avoid being dropped as a no-show.
CRN 72237 BUS 212: Women in Organizations: Online
Course Instructor: Beverly Beyer
E-mail Address: bbeyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/bbeyer
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6375
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements:
Meeting Requirements: NO on-campus meetings are required for this class.
All students registered for BUS212-OL1 or BUS212-OL2 will receive an announcement on the first day of the semester (Monday, Aug 23) with instructions for accessing these online classes. Check your AVC student e-mail account for my announcement.
Once in our class Web site, students must demonstrate participation in the course (i.e., showing up to class on the first day) by completing the orientation activities and posting to the introductions discussion forum NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25.
Note that although BUS212-OL1 and BUS212-OL2 are taught completely online, the AVC policy of dropping NO SHOWS will still be enforced.
A SAMPLE SYLLABUS for this online course will be available by the first week of August. Please access my home page and select About Courses.
Special Requirements:
ALL STUDENTS MUST USE THEIR AVC E-MAIL ADDRESS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS ONLINE COURSE.
E-mails sent to me with any other address will be unanswered. Check myAVC for information about your own class schedule and e-mail address.
If you have any questions about myAVC, please contact Information Technology Services at (661) 722-6300, extension 6605.
CRN 73140 BUS 212: Women in Organizations: Online
Course Instructor: Beverly Beyer
E-mail Address: bbeyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/bbeyer
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6375
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements:
Meeting Requirements: NO on-campus meetings are required for this class.
All students registered for BUS212-OL1 or BUS212-OL2 will receive an announcement on the first day of the semester (Monday, Aug 23) with instructions for accessing these online classes. Check your AVC student e-mail account for my announcement.
Once in our class Web site, students must demonstrate participation in the course (i.e., showing up to class on the first day) by completing the orientation activities and posting to the introductions discussion forum NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25.
Note that although BUS212-OL1 and BUS212-OL2 are taught completely online, the AVC policy of dropping NO SHOWS will still be enforced.
A SAMPLE SYLLABUS for this online course will be available by the first week of August. Please access my home page and select About Courses.
Special Requirements:
ALL STUDENTS MUST USE THEIR AVC E-MAIL ADDRESS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS ONLINE COURSE.
E-mails sent to me with any other address will be unanswered. Check myAVC for information about your own class schedule and e-mail address.
If you have any questions about myAVC, please contact Information Technology Services at (661) 722-6300, extension 6605.
Computer Applications
CRN 71531 CA 103: Introduction to Microcomputers: Online
Course Instructor: Dr. Ed Beyer
E-mail Address: ebeyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/default.htm
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6374
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: This class meets entirely online and there are no campus meetings. Required textbook information is available at http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/onlineclasses.htm.
Students must login to the course within the first three days or risk being dropped as a no-show.
CRN 73572 CA 103: Introduction to Microcomputers: Online
Course Instructor: Dr. Ed Beyer
E-mail Address: ebeyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/default.htm
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6374
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: This class meets entirely online and there are no campus meetings. Required textbook information is available at http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/onlineclasses.htm.
Students must login to the course within the first three days or risk being dropped as a no-show.
CRN 73716 CA 103: Introduction to Microcomputers: Online
Course Instructor: Dr. Ed Beyer
E-mail Address: ebeyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/default.htm
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6374
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: This class meets entirely online and there are no campus meetings. Required textbook information is available at http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/onlineclasses.htm.
Students must login to the course within the first three days or risk being dropped as a no-show.
Computer Information Science
CRN 72257 CIS 101: Introduction to Computer Information Science: Online
Course Instructor: Richard Hoffman
E-mail Address: rhoffman@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avc.blackboard.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2954
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: This class meets entirely online and there are no campus meetings. Required textbook information is available at http://avc.blackboard.com, course number is 72257.
Students must login to the course within the first three days or risk being dropped as a no-show.
Economics
CRN 73385 ECON 101: Principles of Macroeconomics: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: PALMDALE SV3E
Special Requirements: This is a hybrid course and will be taught exclusively online with a mandatory orientation meeting on Friday, 8/27/10 at 2:00 pm at the AVC Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., 3rd floor. This meeting a one time only event for this course. To access the course syllabus, logon to avc.blackboard.com and find CRN 73385.
CRN 74730 ECON 101: Principles of Macroeconomics: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: PALMDALE SV3E
Special Requirements: This is a hybrid course and will be taught exclusively online with a mandatory orientation meeting on Friday, 8/27/10 at 3:00 pm at the AVC Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., 3rd floor. This meeting a one time only event for this course. To access the course syllabus, logon to avc.blackboard.com and find CRN 74730.
CRN 70488 ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: PALMDALE SV3E
Special Requirements: This is a hybrid course and will be taught exclusively online with a mandatory orientation meeting on Friday, 8/27/10 at 4:00 pm at the AVC Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., 3rd floor. This meeting a one time only event for this course. To access the course syllabus, logon to avc.blackboard.com and find CRN 70488.
CRN 72272 ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: PALMDALE SV3E
Special Requirements: This is a hybrid course and will be taught exclusively online with a mandatory orientation meeting on Friday, 8/27/10 at 5:00 pm at the AVC Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., 3rd floor. This meeting a one time only event for this course. To access the course syllabus, logon to avc.blackboard.com and find CRN 72272.
English
CRN 72136 ENGL 101: Academic Composition: Online
Course Instructor: Mitchell
E-mail Address: kmitchell18@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6554
Division: Language Arts
CRN 74098 ENGL 101: Academic Composition: Online
Course Instructor: Mitchell
E-mail Address: kmitchell18@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6554
Division: Language Arts
CRN 74499 ENGL 101: Academic Composition: Online
Course Instructor: Mitchell
E-mail Address: kmitchell18@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6554
Division: Language Arts
CRN 74348 ENGL 102: Critical Thinking and Literature: Online
Course Instructor: Mitchell
E-mail Address: kmitchell18@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6554
Division: Language Arts
Management
CRN 74175 MGT 101: Management Principles: Online
Course Instructor: Beverly Beyer
E-mail Address: bbeyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/bbeyer
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6375
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements:
Meeting Requirements: NO on-campus meetings are required for this class.
All students registered will receive an announcement on the first day of the semester (Monday, Aug 23) with instructions for accessing this online class. Check your AVC student e-mail account for my announcement.
Once in our class Web site, students must demonstrate participation in the course (i.e., showing up to class on the first day) by completing the orientation activities and posting to the introductions discussion forum NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25.
Note that although MGT 101 is taught completely online, the AVC policy of dropping NO SHOWS will still be enforced.
A SAMPLE SYLLABUS for this online course will be available by the first week of August. Please access my home page and select About Courses.
Special Requirements:
ALL STUDENTS MUST USE THEIR AVC E-MAIL ADDRESS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS ONLINE COURSE.
E-mails sent to me with any other address will be unanswered. Check myAVC for information about your own class schedule and e-mail address.
If you have any questions about myAVC, please contact Information Technology Services at (661) 722-6300, extension 6605.
Mathematics
CRN 74021 Math 50: Arithmetic: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Luis Enriquez
E-mail Address: lenriquez@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6244
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale SV3K
Special Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't attend the initial orientation class on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus scheduled meetings in the Palmdale Center. This course is not recommended for students who have previously been unsuccessful in math, who have math anxiety, or who are not comfortable using computers. Those students should choose a traditional classroom setting. All homework assignments are given online and graded online with immediate results. Online tutorials and textbook reading might be required before attempting the homework assignments. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended.
You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course.
If you want to crash this course, provided openings become available, you must show up the day of the orientation.
CRN 73766 Math 60: Pre-Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Larry Gorden
E-mail Address: lgorden@avc.edu
Phone: 661-946-1646
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale SV3K
Special Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't make the initial orientation class, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus meetings.
Study/learning assignments include textbook reading supplemented with online tutorials and learning material. All homework and quiz assignments are given online, completed by the student online, and graded online with immediate results. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended. See www.avcmath.com/60/ for course details. See www.educosoft.com for the online learning system we'll be using.
Please do not purchase the textbook until after the initial mandatory class for orientation. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course.
CRN 74428 Math 60: Pre-Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: P.Cen
E-mail Address: cenp2010@yahoo.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2229
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale SV3K
Special Requirements: This is a hybrid class conducted primarily online via educotsoft.com, with four mandatory on campus meetings.
The first on campus meeting on Friday, Aug.27 from 12:10pm to 1:40pm in Palmdale center room SV3K is mandatory orientation. At that time you will receive important instructions about the course and the software. Students who missed this meeting may be dropped.
All midterms and final exam are paper-base and will be held on campus. All homework and chapter tests will be assigned and completed online.
Please do not purchase the textbook until you attended the mandatory orientation in the first class meeting.
CRN 74596 Math 60: Pre-Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://www.educosoft.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: The first meeting will be a mandatory orientation on 8/24/2010 in room ME100 5:30-6:50pm. All students who don't show up will be automatically dropped. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Do not purchase a book as it will not be needed. Everything will be explained at the orientation.
If you have any questions, please email me at kshahla@avc.edu
CRN 74597 Math 60: Pre-Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Atique
E-mail Address: natique@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://www.educosoft.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6093
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale SV3K
Special Requirements: There are a total of five required attendances in class on specific days - the first is for orientation on the first day and the next four are exam days.
CRN 73037 Math 70: Elementary Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Kitto
E-mail Address: rkitto@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6423
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME100
Special Requirements: Online Math 70 is not recommended for students learning algebra for the first time. First time students need a traditional classroom setting. The online method of delivery is ideal for a student who is reviewing algebra.
The textbook is "Beginning Algebra," 6th edition, by Man M. Sharma and is published by Educo. A student who is very confident may survive without a book, using the tutorials on educosoft, but most people will need the hard copy.
CRN 73443 Math 70: Elementary Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://www.educosoft.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: The first meeting will be a mandatory orientation on 8/26/2010 in room ME100 5:30-6:50pm. All students who don't show up will be automatically dropped. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Do not purchase a book as it will not be needed. Everything will be explained at the orientation.
If you have any questions, please email me at kshahla@avc.edu
CRN 75130 Math 70: Elementary Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: P.Cen
E-mail Address: cenp2010@yahoo.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2229
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale SV3K
Special Requirements: This is a hybrid class conducted primarily online via educotsoft.com, with four mandatory on campus meetings.
The first on campus meeting on Friday, Aug.27 from 12:10pm to 1:40pm in Palmdale center room SV3K is mandatory orientation. At that time you will receive important instructions about the course and the software. Students who missed this meeting may be dropped.
All midterms and final exam are paper-base and will be held on campus. All homework and chapter tests will be assigned and completed online.
Please do not purchase the textbook until you attended the mandatory orientation in the first class meeting.
CRN 73776 Math 102: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://www.educosoft.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: The first meeting will be a mandatory orientation on 6/16/2010 in room ME100 7-8:50pm. All students who don't show up will be automatically dropped. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Do not purchase a book as it will not be needed. Everything will be explained at the orientation.
If you have any questions, please email me at kshahla@avc.edu
CRN 74201 Math 102: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Larry Gorden
E-mail Address: lgorden@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://www.avcmath.com/102/
Phone: 661-946-1646
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale SV3K
Special Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't make the initial orientation class, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus meetings. This course is not recommended for students who have previously been unsuccessful in math, who have math anxiety, or who are not comfortable using computers. Those students should choose a traditional classroom setting.
Study/learning assignments include textbook reading supplemented with online tutorials and learning material. All homework and quiz assignments are given online, completed by the student online, and graded online with immediate results. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended. See www.avcmath.com/102/ for course details.
Please do not purchase the textbook until after the initial mandatory class for orientation. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course.
CRN 74206 Math 130: College Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Atique
E-mail Address: natique@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://www.educosoft.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6093
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale SV3K
Special Requirements: There are a total of five required days of attendances in class on specific days - the first day is for orientation and the next four days are exam days.
Office Technology
CRN 72328 OT 101: Beg Computer Keyboarding: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Donna Meyer
E-mail Address: dmeyer@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6682
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Room: BE 324
Special Requirements: This class requires access to a computer with MS Word 2007 and the ability to install third party software if you wish to work at home or off campus.
CRN 72768 OT 101: Beg Computer Keyboarding: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Donna Meyer
E-mail Address: dmeyer@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6682
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Room: BE 324
Special Requirements: This class requires access to a computer with MS Word 2007 and the ability to install third party software if you wish to work at home or off campus.
CRN 72946 OT 102: Int Computer Keyboarding: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Donna Meyer
E-mail Address: dmeyer@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6682
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Room: BE 311
Special Requirements: This class requires access to a computer with MS Word 2007 and the ability to install third party software if you wish to work at home or off campus.
Political Science
CRN 71203 POLS 101: American Institutions: Hybrid
Course Instructor: N. Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: AVC Palmdale Center 3rd floor
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: POLS 101 CRN 71203 is hybrid class. We will ONE TIME at the AVC Palmdale Center (third floor) on 8/23/10 from 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. This is an orientation meeting. The Carnegie unit system of college instruction indicates that for every unit (50 minute hour) of a class, two hours of time is needed outside of the class for students to be successful. POLS 101 is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week on the class, more if you are a slow reader. You will also have to log at least twice during the week to complete Discussion Board forums. I will post the Syllabus for POLS 101 CRN 71203 in MyAVC at least two weeks before the class begins. Textbook information will be included in the Syllabus. You should plan to have your textbooks on the first day of class, you will need them immediately for assignments.
CRN 73936 POLS 101: American Institutions: Hybrid
Course Instructor: N. Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: AVC Palmdale Center 3rd floor
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: POLS 101 CRN 73936 is hybrid class. We will ONE TIME at the AVC Palmdale Center (third floor) on 8/23/10 from 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. This is an orientation meeting. The Carnegie unit system of college instruction indicates that for every unit (50 minute hour) of a class, two hours of time is needed outside of the class for students to be successful. POLS 101 is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week on the class, more if you are a slow reader. You will also have to log at least twice during the week to complete Discussion Board forums. I will post the Syllabus for POLS 101 CRN 73936 in MyAVC at least two weeks before the class begins. Textbook information will be included in the Syllabus. You should plan to have your textbooks on the first day of class, you will need them immediately for assignments.
CRN 74993 POLS 101: American Institutions: Hybrid
Course Instructor: N. Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: AVC Palmdale Center 3rd floor
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: POLS 101 CRN 74993 is hybrid class. We will ONE TIME at the AVC Palmdale Center (third floor) on 8/23/10 from 3:00 - 3:50 p.m. This is an orientation meeting. The Carnegie unit system of college instruction indicates that for every unit (50 minute hour) of a class, two hours of time is needed outside of the class for students to be successful. POLS 101 is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week on the class, more if you are a slow reader. You will also have to log at least twice during the week to complete Discussion Board forums. I will post the Syllabus for POLS 101 CRN 74993 in MyAVC at least two weeks before the class begins. Textbook information will be included in the Syllabus. You should plan to have your textbooks on the first day of class, you will need them immediately for assignments.
CRN 75099 POLS 101: American Institutions: Hybrid
Course Instructor: N. Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: AVC Palmdale Center 3rd floor
Special Requirements: POLS 101 CRN 75099 is hybrid class. We will ONE TIME at the AVC Palmdale Center (third floor) on 10/19/10 from 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. This is an orientation meeting. The Carnegie unit system of college instruction indicates that for every unit (50 minute hour) of a class, two hours of time is needed outside of the class for students to be successful. POLS 101 is a three (3) unit class, and the class meets for eight weeks. Since this is a short class, you should plan to spend 18-20 hours per week on the class, more if you are a slow reader. You will also have to log at least twice during the week to complete Discussion Board forums. I will post the Syllabus for POLS 101 CRN 75099 in MyAVC at least two weeks before the class begins. Textbook information will be included in the Syllabus. You should plan to have your textbooks on the first day of class, you will need them immediately for assignments.
Psychology
CRN 74131 PSYCH 101: General Psychology: Online
Course Instructor: Previte
E-mail Address: jprevite@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2189
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
CRN 74459 PSYCH 101: General Psychology: Online
Course Instructor: Previte
E-mail Address: jprevite@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2189
Division: MSocial and Behavioral Sciences
CRN 74994 PSYCH 101: General Psychology: Online
Course Instructor: Previte
E-mail Address: jprevite@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2189
Division: MSocial and Behavioral Sciences
Summer 2010
Biology
CRN 52015 BIOL 202: General Human Physiology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ezzeddine
E-mail Address: yezzeddine@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6075
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3A
Special Requirements: Human Physiology (Biology 202) is a "hybrid" course and is primarily online via the Blackboard Management System. Both lectures and labs are done online. Weekly information will be posted on the class webpage for students to download. Students will meet face-to-face on campus to take the exams. There is going to be 5 scheduled meetings in the Palmdale Center. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation meeting and will be held in SV3A. Students who do not show up will be dropped from the course. The first meeting date is on Monday 6/14/2010 (2:30-4:00 pm). The remainder meetings are on Monday 6/28 (2:30-4:00 pm), Monday 7/12 (2:30-4:00 pm), Monday 7/26 (2:30-4:00 pm), and Wednesday 8/4 (2:30-4:00 pm).
Computer Applications
CRN 51694 CA 103: Introduction to Microcomputers: Online
Course Instructor: Dr. Ed Beyer
E-mail Address: ebyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6374
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: This class meets entirely online and there are no campus meetings. Required textbook information is available at http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/onlineclasses.htm.
Students must login to the course within the first three days or risk being dropped as a no-show.
CRN 51834 CA 103: Introduction to Microcomputers: Online
Course Instructor: Dr. Ed Beyer
E-mail Address: ebyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6374
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: This class meets entirely online and there are no campus meetings. Required textbook information is available at http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/onlineclasses.htm.
Students must login to the course within the first three days or risk being dropped as a no-show.
Economics
CRN 50022 ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: PALMDALE SV3J
Special Requirements: Review the syllabus on avc.blackboard.com for course instructions and textbook requirements. An access code comes bundled with the textbook and is required to take this course.
The meeting at the AVC Palmdale site, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., 3rd Floor (SV3J) on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm is mandatory. All "No Shows" will be dropped.
CRN 51781 ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: PALMDALE SV3J
Special Requirements: Review the syllabus on avc.blackboard.com for course instructions and textbook requirements. An access code comes bundled with the textbook and is required to take this course.
The meeting at the AVC Palmdale site, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., 3rd Floor (SV3J) on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm is mandatory. All "No Shows" will be dropped.
English
CRN 51705 ENGL 101: Academic Writing: Online
Course Instructor: Hood
E-mail Address: chood@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6472
Division: Language Arts
Special Requirements: Please go to the Blackboard course log-in on the first day of the semester.
CRN 52027 ENGL 102: Composition II: Online
Course Instructor: Jennifer Gross
E-mail Address: jgross@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6096
Division: Language Arts
Special Requirements: MSWord 2000 or higher.
CRN 52028 ENGL 102: Composition II: Online
Course Instructor: Hood
E-mail Address: chood@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6472
Division: Language Arts
Special Requirements: Please go to the Blackboard course log-in on the first day of the semester.
History
CRN 50028 HIST 107: U.S. History 1607-1877: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Mr. Witte
E-mail Address: jwitte@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2219
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: APL 206
CRN 52108 HIST 108: American History II, 1877-present: Online
Course Instructor: Cynthia Lehman
E-mail Address: clehman@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6489
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mathematics
CRN 51950 MATH 60: Pre-Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Luis Enriquez
E-mail Address: lenriquez@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6244
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale Center SV3J
Special Requirements: Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't attend the initial orientation class on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus scheduled meetings. This course is not recommended for students who have previously been unsuccessful in math, who have math anxiety, or who are not comfortable using computers. Those students should choose a traditional classroom setting.
All homework assignments are given online and graded automatically online with immediate results. Online tutorials and textbook reading might be required before attempting the homework assignments. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended.
You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course or if you would like to start working ahead on the assignments.
CRN 51352 MATH 70: Elementary Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: P.Cen
E-mail Address: pcen@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2229
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3K, Palmdale campus
Special Requirements: This is a hybrid class conducted primarily online via educotsoft.com, with four mandatory on campus meetings. Students who did not attend the first class orientation on Monday, June 14, 2010 may be dropped without pre arrangement. There are two paper midterms and one final which will be held in campus at the above scheduled meeting date. All homework and chapter tests will be assigned and completed online.
Please do not purchase the book until you attended the first class meeting.
You can check the website www.educosoft.com for more information about the use of the software. Contact the instructor or Math Computer Lab (Room 100) if you have any questions.
CRN 51584 MATH 102: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: PALMDL SV3K
Special Requirements: The first meeting will be a mandatory orientation on 6/16/2010 on the Palmdale campus room SV3K 4-5:30pm. All students who don't show up will be automatically dropped. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Do not purchase a book as one will not be needed. Everything will be explained at the orientation. The class will meet three more times for testing.
CRN 51870 MATH 130: College Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: PALMDL SV3K
Special Requirements: The first meeting will be a mandatory orientation on 6/15/2010 on the Palmdale campus room SV3K 5:45-7pm. All students who don't show up will be automatically dropped. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Do not purchase a book as one will not be needed. Everything will be explained at the orientation. The class will meet three more times for testing.
Medical Terminology
CRN 50340 MOA 101: Beginning Medical Terminology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Karen Stenback
E-mail Address: kstenback@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2665
Division: Health Sciences
Room: SV3E Palmdale
Special Requirements: 1st Meeting: 07/29/10
Nutrition
CRN 52095 NF 100: Nutrition: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Rona Brynin, M.S., D.C
E-mail Address: rbrynin@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6001
Division: Health Sciences
Room: Palmdale campus, 3rd floor
Special Requirements: The textbook is required to complete this course successfully. Since this is an online class and the duration is only 8 weeks, the class will be challenging.
Political Science
CRN 52082 POLS 101: American Institutions: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Nancy Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: Palmdale Center
Special Requirements: This class has an online orientation at the Palmdale Center on June 16, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The rest of the class is taught completely online. This is an eight week summer class, so you can expect to spent 18-20 hours per week on this course to be successful.
Sociology
CRN 50050 SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: William Lund
E-mail Address: wlund@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2198
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Room: Palmdale Campus, 3rd floor
Special Requirements: Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 099.
This course will give students an introduction to the study of social processes and a consideration of the concept of culture. Students will develop an understanding of the dependency of our society on those around us as well as those who have gone before us. The basic tools of sociological analysis and the groups and social institutions of society will be presented. (CSU, UC, AVC)
NOTE: CRN 50050 is a hybrid course and will be taught primarily online with a mandatory orientation meeting on Thursday, 6/17/10 at 8-8:50 pm at the AVC Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., 3rd floor.
Course Corequisites: NONE
Spring 2010
Biology
CRN 33156 BIOL 101: General Biology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: George Shahla
E-mail Address: gshahla@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: avconline.avc.edu/gshahla
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6625
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: LH 100
Special Requirements: General Biology 101 Online CRN 33156
This course, Biology 101, is a hybrid course. The lecture is taught primarily online and the lab will be taught at AV campus. The student must enroll in and attend all lab classes on campus. You can choose from any lab in the schedule Monday through Friday.
This class will meet a total of 5 times. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation to the course and will be held in LH 100 on Monday, February 8th 2010 at 2:15 pm. There will be 4 additional meetings including 3 midterms and 1 final.
All examinations will be held at AVC in LH 100 at 2:15 pm.
Examination dates:
First Test: 3/8/10
Second Test: 4/12/10
Third Test: 5/3/10
Final Examination: 5/24/10
CRN 34588 BIOL 101: General Biology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: George Shahla
E-mail Address: gshahla@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: avconline.avc.edu/gshahla
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6625
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3K-Palmdale
Special Requirements: General Biology 101 Online CRN 34588
This course, Biology 101, is a hybrid course. The lecture is taught primarily online and the lab will be taught at AV campus. The student must enroll in and attend all lab classes on campus. You can choose from any lab in the schedule Monday through Friday.
This class will meet a total of 5 times. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation to the course and will be held in SV3K (Palmdale) on Monday, February 8th 2010 at 5:00 pm. There will be 4 additional meetings including 3 midterms and 1 final.
All examinations will be held at in SV3K (Palmdale) at 5:00 pm.
Examination dates:
First Test: 3/8/10
Second Test: 4/12/10
Third Test: 5/3/10
Final Examination: 5/24/10
CRN 30368 BIOL 201: General Human Anatomy: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Stephen Langjahr
E-mail Address: slangjahr@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: avconline.avc.edu/slangjahr
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6432
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SC2-140
Special Requirements: On campus meetings occur twice-weekly in lab setions 30369, 30370 and 33178, which are connected with this lecture CRN.
CRN 35016 BIOL 202: General Human Physiology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ezzeddine
E-mail Address: yezzeddine@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6075
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3K
Special Requirements: Human Physiology (Biology 202) is a “hybrid” course and is primarily online via the Blackboard Management System. Both lectures and labs are done online. Weekly information will be posted on the class webpage for students to download. Students will meet “face-to-face” on campus to take the exams. There is going to be 5 scheduled meetings in the Palmdale campus. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation meeting and will be held in SV3K. Students who do not show up will be dropped from the course. The first meeting date is on Monday 2/8/2010 (6:00-6:50 pm). For the remainder four meetings, please check the info posted under the lab section of the course you are enrolled in.
CRN 35018 BIOL 202: General Human Physiology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ezzeddine
E-mail Address: yezzeddine@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: avconline.avc.edu/slangjahr
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6075
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3J
Special Requirements: Human Physiology (Biology 202) is a "hybrid" course and is primarily online via the Blackboard Management System. Both lectures and labs are done online. Weekly information will be posted on the class webpage for students to download. Students will meet face-to-face on campus to take the exams. There is going to be 5 scheduled meetings in the Palmdale campus. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation meeting and will be held in SV3K. Students who do not show up will be dropped from the course. The first meeting date is on Monday 2/8/2010 (6:00-6:50 pm). The remainder meetings are on Tue 3/9/10 (6:00-8:00 pm in SV3J), Tue 4/13/10 (6:00-8:00 pm in SV3J), Tue 5/18/10 (6:00-8:00 pm in SV3J), and Tue 6/1/10 (6:00-8:00 pm in SV3J).
CRN 35216 BIOL 202: General Human Physiology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Ezzeddine
E-mail Address: yezzeddine@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: avconline.avc.edu/slangjahr
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6075
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SV3J
Special Requirements: Human Physiology (Biology 202) is a "hybrid"; course and is primarily online via the Blackboard Management System. Both lectures and labs are done online. Weekly information will be posted on the class webpage for students to download. Students will meet "face-to-face" on campus to take the exams. There is going to be 5 scheduled meetings in the Palmdale campus. The first meeting is a mandatory orientation meeting and will be held in SV3K. Students who do not show up will be dropped from the course. The first meeting date is on Monday 2/8/2010 (6:00-6:50 pm). The remainder meetings are on Thu 3/11/10 (5:30-7:30 pm in SV3J), Thu 4/15/10 (5:30-7:30 pm in SV3J), Thu 5/20/10 (5:30-7:30 pm in SV3J), and Thu 6/3/10 (5:30-7:30 pm in SV3J).
CRN 32681 BIOL 204: General Microbiology: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Dr. A. Hemsley
E-mail Address: ahemsley@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ahemsley
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6436
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SC1 100
Special Requirements: CRN 32681 is a lecture section which is presented using online resources. Orientation will take place during the first laboratory session and students will meet with the instructor twice weekly during lab time throughout the semester. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a BIOL 204L laboratory section (either 30381 or 32259 or 32680). Textbook options will be discussed during the orientation. For more text information go to http://avconline.avc.edu/ahemsley or email the instructor (ahemsley@avc.edu).
It is recommended that you do not purchase your text until after the first class meeting.
Chemistry
CRN 34591 CHEM 101: Introductory Chemistry: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Diane M. Jewell
E-mail Address: djewell@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2004
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: LH 100
Special Requirements: You will need to get a new book in order to access the online homework at Masteringchemistry.com. Only get a used book if the accompanying access code has not been previously used.
CRN 34592 CHEM 101: Introductory Chemistry: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Diane M. Jewell
E-mail Address: djewell@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2004
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: LH 100
Special Requirements: You will need to get a new book in order to access the online homework at Masteringchemistry.com. Only get a used book if the accompanying access code has not been previously used.
Computer Applications
CRN 33600 CA 103: Introduction to Microcomputers: Online
Course Instructor: Dr. Ed Beyer
E-mail Address: ebyer@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6374
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements: This class meets entirely online and there are no campus meetings. Required textbook information is available at http://avconline.avc.edu/ebeyer/onlineclasses.htm.
Students must login to the course within the first three days or risk being dropped as a no-show.
CRN 32482 CA 121: Microcomputer Spreadsheets: Online
Course Instructor: Kathy Moore
E-mail Address: kmoore@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/kmoore/courses/AVCOL_KEM.htm
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6378
Office Hours: Mon & Wed from 2 pm to 4:30 pm
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements:
Public Web Page for Kathy's AVC Courses:
http://avconline.avc.edu/kmoore/courses/AVCOL_KEM.htm
* Link to course SYLLABUS for relevant course information including textbooks, assessments, etc.
* Link to course CALENDAR for Schedule of Assignments, DUE Dates, etc.
Welcome to this AVC ONLINE COURSES INFORMATION PAGE
CA121 covers spreadsheet skills: basics, intermediate, and advanced analysis and problem solving skills for managers and others needing Excel power such as business professionals - accountants, managers, analysts, statisticians, psychologists, engineers, etc.
The focus is on learning to become more effective and efficient with creation, use and maintenance of Excel projects.
The applied learning occurs as you learn to develop your own robust spreadsheet semester project.
- - - Note: If you are an OT major, I created the OT121 course for the skills you need for administrative work. Please check AVC Schedule of Courses to register for that course instead of CA121.
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(A) READ the important information on this page. I recommend your printing this page.
(B) FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY during this course.
(C) ASK QUESTIONS AS SOON AS NECESSARY!
Be sure you understand everything that you need!
If you do not take care of your education, who will?
* * * * There are no on-campus meetings - this is a fully online course. * * * *
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REGISTERED STUDENTS for CA121 Online:
To avoid being dropped as a NO SHOW
ON or BEFORE the FIRST DAY OF SEMESTER, (which faculty must do IF you do not "show up" the first day of class)
TO DO TASK # 1 - Send an EMAIL to me, following these specific instructions:
SUBJECT: CA121 - Yourlastname - Reason for Message (e.g. First Email)
BODY of Email must include a brief message and your first and last names
TO DO TASK # 2 - Go to the online course site - http://avc.blackboard.com/ and Log In:
Click the USER LOGIN button
Use the same User Name and Password that you use to logon to the http://myavc.avc.edu website.
User Name or Password Problem?
Call (661) 722-6300 ext. 6605
* * You need your AVC Student ID number & AVC Photo ID card.
* * You can get both from AVC Student Development Office, first floor of Student Services Building
TO DO TASK # 3 - Locate the list of All of your registered AVC Courses which have been made available by your professor(s).
fyi - This course will be available at 6 a.m. on the first day of the semester.
* * Click the link for this course.
TO DO TASK # 4 - READ any/all ANNOUNCEMENTS - select the ALL option to read older messages, if any
* * Specifically READ the Greetings & Salutations! Welcome message ...
Be sure to CLICK the "MORE INFO" link to understand the course environment.
Each professor or instructor uses online course environment a bit differently.
So, as with on-campus courses, you need to become familiar with their different requirements.
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STUDENTS wanting to ADD this course:
(a) Send me an Email, BEFORE the FIRST DAY of the semester,
(b) follow the instructions above about how to send an appropriate Email,
(c) and explain in clear, business/professional writing style exactly why you wish to add this course.
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FIRST ASSIGNMENT OF THE SEMESTER - DUE by end of Week 1, Saturday, 9 pm
ALL Assignments' info, lectures, instructions, activities, quizzes, exams, special projects, etc., etc., ... are located in the Lessons/Labs Area of the course environment: Click the Lessons/Labs link in left navigation bar.
FIRST ASSIGNMENT = ORIENTATION TASKS Assignment must be fully completed and submitted Saturday 9 pm of Week 1
- - - These tasks help you quickly know how to use the environments following my requirements for various types of tasks.
REST OF SEMESTER:
Log In and ALWAYS READ the ANNOUNCEMENTS first assignments will become available at the beginning each week, as indicated in the course CALENDAR / SCHEDULE.
ASK QUESTIONS AS NEEDED:
Ask non-confidential, course-related questions in the DISCUSSION BOARD area - in the Dialogue Chamber Q&A forum
Send me an Email for confidential / personal questions. Follow the Email instructions (above).
I wish for you the enjoyment of learning and success!!
Kathy Moore - call me Kathy - my classes are professional but informal
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Last Updated 1/25/2010
By K E MOORE Copyright 2009
CRN 32485 CA 221: Computer Concepts and Applications in Business: Online
Course Instructor: Kathy Moore
E-mail Address: kmoore@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://avconline.avc.edu/kmoore/courses/AVCOL_KEM.htm
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6378
Office Hours: Mon & Wed from 2 pm to 4:30 pm
Division: Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Special Requirements:
Public Web Page for Kathy's AVC Courses:
http://avconline.avc.edu/kmoore/courses/AVCOL_KEM.htm
* Link to course SYLLABUS for relevant course information including textbooks, assessments, etc.
* Link to course CALENDAR for Schedule of Assignments, DUE Dates, etc.
Welcome to this AVC ONLINE COURSE INFORMATION PAGE
CA221 is a four-units introduction to computers course, specifically designed for business majors who plan to transfer to university. It covers basics of computer concepts and uses, with applied learning projects that focus on business/professional practices.
FYI - IMPORTANT: CA221 is one of three options for introduction to computers at AVC. Be sure you are taking the correct course for your major.
- - CIS101 is for computer science and sometimes for engineering majors.
- - CA103 is for all other majors, non-transferring business majors, and those wanting to learn computer basics with no specified career focus.
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(A) READ the important information on this page. I recommend your printing this page.
(B) FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY during this course.
(C) ASK QUESTIONS AS SOON AS NECESSARY!
Be sure you understand everything that you need!
If you do not take care of your education, who will?
* * * * There are no on-campus meetings - this is a fully online course. * * * *
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REGISTERED STUDENTS for CA221 Online:
To avoid being dropped as a NO SHOW
ON or BEFORE the FIRST DAY OF SEMESTER, (which faculty must do IF you do not "show up" the first day of class)
TO DO TASK # 1 - Send an EMAIL to me, following these specific instructions:
SUBJECT: CA221 - Yourlastname - Reason for Message (e.g. First Email)
BODY of Email must include a brief message and your first and last names
TO DO TASK # 2 - Go to the online course site - http://avc.blackboard.com/ and Log In:
Click the USER LOGIN button
Use the same User Name and Password that you use to logon to the http://myavc.avc.edu website.
User Name or Password Problem?
Call (661) 722-6300 ext. 6605
* * You need your AVC Student ID number & AVC Photo ID card.
* * You can get both from AVC Student Development Office, first floor of Student Services Building
TO DO TASK # 3 - Locate the list of All of your registered AVC courses which have been made available by your professor(s).
fyi - This course will be available at 6 a.m. on the first day of the semester.
* * Click the link for this course.
TO DO TASK # 4 - READ any/all ANNOUNCEMENTS - select the ALL option to read older messages, if any
* * Specifically READ the Greetings & Salutations! Welcome message ...
Be sure to CLICK the "MORE INFO" link to understand the course environment.
Each professor or instructor uses online course environment a bit differently.
So, as with on-campus courses, you need to become familiar with their different requirements.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
STUDENTS wanting to ADD this course:
(a) Send me an Email, BEFORE the FIRST DAY of the semester,
(b) follow the instructions above about how to send an appropriate Email,
(c) and explain in clear, business/professional writing style exactly why you wish to add this course.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
FIRST ASSIGNMENT OF THE SEMESTER - DUE by end of Week 1, Saturday, 9 pm
ALL Assignments' info, lectures, instructions, activities, quizzes, exams, special projects, etc., etc., ...
are located in the Lessons/Labs Area of the course environment: Click the Lessons/Labs link in left navigation bar.
FIRST ASSIGNMENT = ORIENTATION TASKS Assignment must be fully completed and submitted Saturday 9 pm of Week 1
- - - These tasks help you quickly know how to use the environments following my requirements for various types of tasks.
REST OF SEMESTER:
Log In and ALWAYS READ the ANNOUNCEMENTS first
Assignments will become available at the beginning each week, as indicated in the course CALENDAR / SCHEDULE.
ASK QUESTIONS AS NEEDED:
Ask non-confidential, course-related questions in the DISCUSSION BOARD area - in the Dialogue Chamber Q&A forum
Send me an Email for confidential / personal questions. Follow the Email instructions (above).
I wish for you the enjoyment of learning and success!!
Kathy Moore - call me Kathy - my classes are professional but informal
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Last Updated 1/25/2010
By K E MOORE Copyright 2009
Economics
CRN 32971 ECON 101: Principles of Macroeconomics: Online
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Special Requirements: Review the syllabus on avc.blackboard.com for course instructions and textbook requirements. An access code comes bundled with the textbook and is required to take this course.
CRN 34236 ECON 101: Principles of Macroeconomics: Online
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Special Requirements: Review the syllabus on avc.blackboard.com for course instructions and textbook requirements. An access code comes bundled with the textbook and is required to take this course.
CRN 35143 ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics: Online
Course Instructor: Ron Halcrow
E-mail Address: rhalcrow@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.coursecompass.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6485
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Special Requirements: Review the syllabus on avc.blackboard.com for course instructions and textbook requirements. An access code comes bundled with the textbook and is required to take this course.
English
CRN 33377 ENGL 102: Critical Thinking & Literature: Online
Course Instructor: Deborah Charlie
E-mail Address: dcharlie@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: None
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6466
Division: Language Arts
Special Requirements: This course is taught entirely online; there will be no scheduled on-campus, face-to-face meetings. Our Blackboard shell will be open for viewing beginning on the first day of classes, Monday, February 8, 2010. It is important that you log in and complete the work posted for Week One by 11:59pm (PST), Friday, February 12, 2010. If you do not log in and complete the work, you will be dropped from the class as a "no show" according to AVC attendance policy. This is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week completing class work. You will also have to log in a minimum of twice during each week to complete Discussion Board forums or other assigned work. Make sure that you also go to the book store and purchase the textbook "Portable Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing" (7th edition) by Kirszner and Mandell since you will need it to complete the first assignment/discussion board.
CRN 33808 ENGL 102: Critical Thinking & Literature: Online
Course Instructor: Deborah Charlie
E-mail Address: dcharlie@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: None
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6466
Division: Language Arts
Special Requirements: This course is taught entirely online; there will be no scheduled on-campus, face-to-face meetings. Our Blackboard shell will be open for viewing beginning on the first day of classes, Monday, February 8, 2010. It is important that you log in and complete the work posted for Week One by 11:59pm (PST), Friday, February 12, 2010. If you do not log in and complete the work, you will be dropped from the class as a "no show" according to AVC attendance policy. This is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week completing class work. You will also have to log in a minimum of twice during each week to complete Discussion Board forums or other assigned work. Make sure that you also go to the book store and purchase the textbook "Portable Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing" (7th edition) by Kirszner and Mandell since you will need it to complete the first assignment/discussion board.
Mathematics
CRN 35020 MATH 50: Arithmetic: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Luis Enriquez
E-mail Address: lenriquez@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6244
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: PALMDL SV3K
Special Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't attend the initial orientation class on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus scheduled meetings. This course is not recommended for students who have previously been unsuccessful in math, who have math anxiety, or who are not comfortable using computers. Those students should choose a traditional classroom setting.
All homework assignments are given online and graded online with immediate results. Online tutorials and textbook reading might be required before attempting the homework assignments. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended.
You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course or if you would like to start working ahead on the assignments.
CRN 34795 MATH 60: Prealgebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: Test Dates: Wednesdays in ME100 from 7-8:30pm and will be on the following dates:
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: 2/10/2010
Test #1 (chapters 1, 2, 3): 3/10/2010
Test #2 (chapters 4, 5, 6): 4/14/2010
Test #3 (chapters 7, 8, 9, 10): 5/19/2010
Final (All chapters): 6/02/2010
Please do no purchase the book until you have attended the mandatory orientation listed above. You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. If you have any questions regarding this course, please email me. If you want to crash this course, you can show up early on the day of the orientation.
CRN 35365 MATH 60: Prealgebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Luis Enriquez
E-mail Address: lenriquez@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6244
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale Center SV3K
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't attend the initial orientation class on Friday, April 16th, 2010, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus scheduled meetings. This course is not recommended for students who have previously been unsuccessful in math, who have math anxiety, or who are not comfortable using computers. Those students should choose a traditional classroom setting.
All homework assignments are given online and graded automatically online with immediate results. Online tutorials and textbook reading might be required before attempting the homework assignments. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended.
You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course or if you would like to start working ahead on the assignments.
CRN 34601 MATH 70: Elementary Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: Test Dates: Thursdays in ME100 from 5:30-6:50pm and will be on the following dates:
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: 2/11/2010
Test #1 (chapters 1, 2, 3): 3/11/2010
Test #2 (chapters 4, 5, 6): 4/15/2010
Test #3 (chapters 7, 8, 9): 5/20/2010
Final (All chapters): 6/03/2010
Please do no purchase the book until you have attended the mandatory orientation listed above. You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. If you have any questions regarding this course, please email me. If you want to crash this course, you can show up early on the day of the orientation.
CRN 32700 MATH 102: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Lynda Little
E-mail Address: llittle@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: None
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: Do not buy the textbook until you attend the first class meeting.
CRN 33302 MATH 102: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Larry Gorden
E-mail Address: lgorden@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.avcmath.com
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: SSV236
Special Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't make the initial orientation class, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus meetings. This course is not recommended for students who have previously been unsuccessful in math, who have math anxiety, or who are not comfortable using computers. Those students should choose a traditional classroom setting.
Study/learning assignments include textbook reading supplemented with online tutorials and learning material. All homework and quiz assignments are given online, completed by the student online, and graded online with immediate results. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended.
Please do not purchase the textbook until after the initial mandatory class for orientation. You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course.
CRN 34210 MATH 102: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: Test Dates: Tuesdays in ME100 from 5:30-6:50pm and will be on the following dates:
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: 2/09/2010
Test #1 (chapters 1, 2, 3, 4): 3/09/2010
Test #2 (chapters 5, 6, 7): 4/13/2010
Test #3 (chapters 8, 9, 11): 5/18/2010
Final (All chapters): 6/01/2010
Please do no purchase the book until you have attended the mandatory orientation listed above. You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. If you have any questions regarding this course, please email me. If you want to crash this course, you can show up early on the day of the orientation.
CRN 35367 MATH 102: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Larry Gorden
E-mail Address: lgorden@avc.edu
Phone: 661-946-1646
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale Center SV3K
Special Requirements: All class meetings are 8-9:30 AM and are mandatory. If you miss any class meeting, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four mandatory on-campus (Palmdale) meetings. This is a fast-paced accelerated 8-week course recommended only for students who have good Beginning Algebra (Math 70) skills and who are comfortable working online. The student should be prepared to spend considerable time online each week completing assignments.
The course will be conducted with the Educo online learning system. Study/learning assignments include textbook reading supplemented with online tutorials and learning material. All homework and quiz assignments are given online, completed by the student online, and graded online with immediate results. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, or Satellite) is recommended.
CRN 30931 MATH 130: Intermediate Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Nabeel Atique
E-mail Address: natique@avc.edu
Instructor's Web Page: www.educosoft.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6093
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: Special Requirements: This is a hybrid class requiring a mandatory meeting on Feb.8 followed by 4 more meetings for exams on the dates listed. It is a must to attend all 5 meetings. Most of the work will be online and will be completed using the Educo software. See www.educosoft.com for an idea. Please do not buy the book until after the mandatory orienatation the first day.
Political Science
CRN 35010 POLS 101: American Institutions: Online
Course Instructor: N. Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Special Requirements: POLS 101 CRN 35010 is taught completely online. We will NOT meet on campus. The Carnegie unit system of college instruction indicates that for every unit (50 minute hour) of a class, two hours of time is needed outside of the class for students to be successful. POLS 101 is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week on the class. You will also have to log at least twice during the week to complete Discussion Board forums. I will post the Syllabus for POLS 101 CRN 35010 in MyAVC at least two weeks before the class begins. Textbook information will be included in the Syllabus. You should plan to have your textbooks on the first day of class, you will need them immediately for assignments.
CRN 35011 POLS 101: American Institutions: Online
Course Instructor: N. Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Special Requirements: POLS 101 CRN 35011 is taught completely online. We will NOT meet on campus. The Carnegie unit system of college instruction indicates that for every unit (50 minute hour) of a class, two hours of time is needed outside of the class for students to be successful. POLS 101 is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week on the class. You will also have to log at least twice during the week to complete Discussion Board forums. I will post the Syllabus for POLS 101 CRN 35011 in MyAVC at least two weeks before the class begins. Textbook information will be included in the Syllabus. You should plan to have your textbooks on the first day of class, you will need them immediately for assignments.
CRN 35012 POLS 101: American Institutions: Online
Course Instructor: N. Bednar
E-mail Address: nbednar@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6876
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Special Requirements: POLS 101 CRN 35012 is taught completely online. We will NOT meet on campus. The Carnegie unit system of college instruction indicates that for every unit (50 minute hour) of a class, two hours of time is needed outside of the class for students to be successful. POLS 101 is a three (3) unit class, so you should plan to spend 9-10 hours per week on the class. You will also have to log at least twice during the week to complete Discussion Board forums. I will post the Syllabus for POLS 101 CRN 35012 in MyAVC at least two weeks before the class begins. Textbook information will be included in the Syllabus. You should plan to have your textbooks on the first day of class, you will need them immediately for assignments.
Intersession 2010
Mathematics
CRN 10860 MATH 50: Arithmetic: Hybrid
Course Instructor: P.Cen
E-mail Address: cenp2010@yahoo.com
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 2229
Instructor's Web Page: None
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale Site-PALMDL SV3K
Special Requirements: Please do not purchase the book until you attended the orientation on the first day of class. Registered students who did not attend the first class orientation would be dropped without pre arrangement. All scheduled class meetings are mandatory. All homework and quiz assignments will be done in the web-based system, educosoft.com. There are two midterms and one final which will be held in campus at the above scheduled meeting date.
You can check out the website www.educosoft.com for more information about the use of the software. Contact the instructor or Math Lab (room 100) if you have any questions.
CRN 10862 MATH 60: Pre Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Luis Enriquez
E-mail Address: lenriquez@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6244
Instructor's Web Page: None
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: Palmdale Site-PALMDL SV3K
Special Requirements: All class meetings are mandatory. If you don't attend the initial orientation class on Friday, January 8th, 2010, you will be dropped unless you were previously excused.
This is a hybrid course conducted primarily online but with four on-campus scheduled meetings. This course is not recommended for students who have previously been unsuccessful in math, who have math anxiety, or who are not comfortable using computers. Those students should choose a traditional classroom setting.
All homework assignments are given online and graded online with immediate results. Online tutorials and textbook reading might be required before attempting the homework assignments. A high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster) is recommended.
You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding this course or if you would like to start working on the assignments.
CRN 10730 MATH 70: Elementary Algebra: Hybrid
Course Instructor: Kenan Shahla
E-mail Address: kshahla@avc.edu
Phone: 661.722.6300, extension 6759
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
Room: ME 100
Special Requirements: Test Dates: Tuesdays in ME100 from 7-8:30pm and will be on the following dates:
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: 1/05/2010
Test #1 (chapters 1, 2, 3): 1/12/2010
Test #2 (chapters 4, 5, 6): 1/19/2010
Test #3 (Final chapters 1-9): 2/02/2010
Please do no purchase the book until you have attended the mandatory orientation listed above. You can check out www.educosoft.com for more information on the software being used in this class. If you have any questions regarding this course, please email me. If you want to crash this course, you can show up early on the day of the orientation.