Tuition-Free Noncredit Courses for Adults

Community Learning Center
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 795-8710

Summer 2009

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Body Conditioning Cisco
Computer Health
Older Adults Parenting Preparation for Childbirth
Psychology Writing  


CONSUMER EDUCATION
These courses are offered to aid consumers in gaining basic homemaking skills. Students are asked to bring their own sewing machines, fabric and notions. For additional courses in homemaking education, see the Community Services section of this bulletin.
CLASS # DAYS TIME DATES INSTRUCTOR ROOM STATUS
NCCON11 Sewing: Beginning
1462
T
 9:00AM-1:00PM 6/16-7/21 ORR, J MRC OPEN
1463 T 5:30PM-9:30PM 6/16-7/21 ORR, J MRC OPEN
1464
W
 9:00AM-1:00PM 6/17-7/22 ORR, J SMI OPEN
NCCON12 Sewing: Intermediate
1465
T
 9:00AM-1:00PM 6/16-7/21 ORR, J MRC OPEN
1466
T
 5:30PM-9:30PM 6/16-7/21 ORR, J MRC OPEN
1467
W
 9:00AM-1:00PM 6/17-7/22 ORR, J SMI OPEN
NCCON31 Needlecraft, Beginning
1471
W
12:30PM-3:30PM 6/17-7/22 HARTMAN, C SMI OPEN
NCCON32 Needlecraft, Advanced
1472 W 9:30AM-12:30PM 6/17-7/22 HARTMAN, C SMI OPEN
HEALTH AND SAFETY
NCHLT11 Spinal Fitness
This class is designed to optimize strength and flexibility in the body, particularly the back, through low-impact weight-bearing exercises, resistance work with light weights, static stretches and relaxation techniques.
1473
MWF
8:00AM-9:30AM 6/15-7/24 GIBBONS, G CBTS OPEN
1474
MWF
9:30AM-11:00AM 6/15-7/24 VINCI GLADISH, R RSLR OPEN
1475 MWF 9:30AM-11:00AM 6/15-7/24 GIBBONS, G CBTS OPEN
NCHLT15 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
1476 MWF 1:15PM-2:15PM 6/15-7/24 MACFARLANE, E CLC109 CLOSED
NCHLT20 Tai Chi Chuan
1477 S 9:00AM-11:00AM 6/20-7/25 PARSONS, B CALHIL OPEN
1586 F 9:00AM-11:00AM 6/19-7/24 PARSONS, B OC5004 CLOSED
NCHAS70 Body Conditioning Over Easy
1633 MF 12:45PM-2:15PM 6/15-7/24 GIBBONS, G BVSL OPEN

NCHLT75 Balance and Mobility

This course is designed for individuals at moderate risk for fall (e.g. self-identified balance problems, existing fall history, including the ability to stand and ambulate independently). Activities will target specific balance problems in a challenging environment.

1587 TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM 6/16-7/23 POMPA, P CLC109 OPEN
PARENTING
Parent or parents and their children meet with an experienced early-childhood educator to model and discuss effective parenting. Children's physical and social development and emotional needs will be addressed. Only registered parent(s) with their appropriate-aged toddler(s) will be admitted to class.
NCPAR20 Toddler-Parent Workshop: One year (and walking) to 2-1/2 years
1478 MW 8:30AM-10:30AM 6/15-7/15 OVERMAN, R ECPS CLOSED
1479 MW 10:30AM-12:30PM 6/15-7/15 OVERMAN, R ECPS CLOSED
NCPAR40 Preparation for Childbirth
Preparation for childbirth classes are designed for the mother-to-be and her coach. Students need to bring a coach, a blanket, and a pillow. Please note: Expectant mothers and their coaches must register for the class.
1480 MW 6:00PM-9:00PM 6/08-6/24 DOWD, J CLC109 CLOSED
1481 TTH 6:00PM-9:00PM 6/30-7/16 DOWD, J CLC109 OPEN
The following sections are two-day intensive courses.
1482 S 10:00AM-4:30PM 6/20 & 6/27 DOWD, J OC5004 OPEN
1483 S 9:00AM-3:30PM 7/11 & 7/18 TROST, C USNH OPEN
SHORT TERM VOCATIONAL
COMPUTER COURSES
CLASS # DAYS TIME DATES INSTRUCTOR ROOM OPEN

NCVOC31 Basic Word Processing
1535 S 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/13-7/25 HERRICK, J CLC135 CLOSED

NCVOC39 Beginning Excel

1536 W 6:00PM-9:00PM 6/17-7/22 HERRICK, J CLC135 CLOSED

NCVOC66 Networking for Home/Small Office
1537 MW 6:00PM-8:50PM 6/01-7/22 TBA SAN309 CANCELLED
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY - CCNA
Miracosta College offers the training needed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. Classes are offered at the Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside. For more information call Kathie Laughlin at (760) 795-8737 or visit the Cisco Networking Academy Website http://www.miracosta.edu/cisco.

NEW – Flexible Entry Format for CCNA
The flexible entry format of these classes is designed to fit many schedules. It allows for late enrollment and early finish but it is NOT an online class.

Courses are offered in a self-paced format. Students will arrange their own test deadlines during the orientation session. The following instructional resources will be available: dedicated lab with instructors, mini-lectures, lab time, practice tests, text and multimedia computer tutorials, and one-to-one tutoring. Students must complete a 90-minute orientation in CLC133 within the first week of the semester (late adds have three days following registration) or they may be dropped. For orientation times and more information about this class and the CISCO Flexible Entry Program, go to http://www.miracosta.edu/cisco. Course descriptions will also be found on the website.

The classroom/lab will be open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Orientations will be held on these days during the first week of classes.

NCVOC11 Cisco Internetworking Fundamentals

A $5.00 materials fee must be paid at the time of registration.
1588 TTHS TBA 6/02-7/23 Laughlin/Staff CLC133 OPEN
Courses must be taken in sequence. For example, to register for NCVOC12 you need to have completed NCVOC11.
NCVOC12 Router and Routing Basics
Prerequisite: Cisco Internetworking Fundamentals (NCVOC11)
1590 TBA TBA 6/02-7/23 Laughlin/Staff CLC133 OPEN
NCVOC13 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
Prerequisite: Router and Routing Basics (NCVOC12)
1592 TBA TBA 6/02-7/23 Laughlin/Staff CLC133 OPEN
NCVOC14 Cisco Wide Area Network Technologies
Prerequisite: Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing (NCVOC13)
1594 TBA TBA 6/02-7/23 Laughlin/Staff CLC133 OPEN
 
 
 
OLDER ADULTS
State supported educational programs for older adults range in subject from art through writing. While these courses are offered primarily for senior citizens at locations and times convenient to them, the classes are open to all adults.
ART
Students in art classes must furnish their own supplies. Instructors will provide a list of materials at the first class meeting. For additional information on classes which may be of interest to older adults please pay particular attention to the Community Services section of this bulletin.
CLASS # DAYS TIME DATES INSTRUCTOR ROOM OPEN
NCART11 Painting, Intermediate
1484 T 1:00PM-4:00PM 6/16-7/21 PEARCE, S SMI CLOSED
NCART13 Acrylic Painting
1485 M 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/15-7/20 PEARCE, S MRC CLOSED
NCART15 Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting
1538 M 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/15-7/20 SPENCER, J PUCC CLOSED
NCART17 Painting and Drawing
1486 T 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/16-7/21 PEARCE, S SMI CLOSED
1632 T 1:00PM-4:00PM 6/16-7/21 SPENCER, J BVSL OPEN
NCART21 Painting and Sketching on Location
1487 TH 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/18-7/21 PEARCE, S HCC CLOSED
NCART31 Watercolor Painting, Beginning
1488 TH 1:30PM-4:30PM 6/18-7/21 SPENCER, J SSL CLOSED
NCART70 Multi-Media Sculpture
1489 M 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/15-7/20 SULLIVAN, P CLC116 OPEN
1490 W 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/17-7/22 SULLIVAN, P CLC116 CLOSED
HEALTH
NCHLT11 Spinal Fitness
This class is designed to optimize strength and flexibility in the body, particularly the back, through low-impact weight-bearing exercises, resistance work with light weights, static stretches and relaxation techniques.
1473
MWF
8:00AM-9:30AM 6/15-7/24 GIBBONS, G CBTS OPEN
1474
MWF
9:30AM-11:00AM 6/15-7/24 VINCI GLADISH, R RSLR OPEN
1475 MWF 9:30AM-11:00AM 6/15-7/24 GIBBONS, G CBTS OPEN
NCHAS12 Weight Management for Seniors
1491 W 1:00PM-3:00PM 6/17-7/22 HARGROVE, L ECSC OPEN
NCHAS70 Body Conditioning Over Easy
This course is designed for older adults with physical limitations (such as problems with feet, knees and hips) who still want to exercise.
1492 MW 9:00AM-10:30AM 6/15-7/22 HARGROVE, L PPRC OPEN
1493 MW 10:30AM-12:00PM 6/15-7/22 HARGROVE, L EM-OC OPEN
1499 MW 11:00AM-12:30PM 6/15-7/22 SHAVER, B CSCTR CLOSED
1494 MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM 6/15-7/24 GIBBONS, G CBTS OPEN
1495 TTH 8:30AM-10:00AM 6/16-7/23 CHAPMAN, P VPSA OPEN
1496 TTH 8:45AM-10:15AM 6/16-7/23 GLADISH, R RSLR OPEN
Please Note: Class1496 is chair-based.
1498 TTH 9:00AM-10:30AM 6/16-7/23 HARGROVE, L SLRH OPEN
NCHAS71 Body Conditioning for Seniors
This course is designed to meet the needs of older adults at all levels of fitness (beginning through advanced).
1500 MWF 8:00AM-9:00AM 6/15-7/24 POMPA, P OM3C OPEN
1501 MWF 8:00AM-9:00AM 6/15-7/24 GRAVES, C OSC OPEN
1502 MWF 9:00AM-10:00AM 6/15-7/24 GRAVES, C OSC OPEN
1503 MWF 9:30AM-10:30AM 6/15-7/24 WILTSHIRE, J OE1C OPEN
1504 MW 9:30AM-11:00AM 6/15-7/22 POMPA, P CLC109 OPEN
1505 MWF 9:45AM-10:45AM 6/15-7/24 SHAVER, B CSCTR CLOSED
1506 TTH 8:00AM-9:30AM 6/16-7/23 HANEY, L PUCC OPEN
1507 TTH 8:00AM-9:30AM 6/16-7/23 POMPA, P PC OPEN
1508 TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM 6/16-7/23 GRAVES, C PUCC OPEN
NCHAS81 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Beginning
1509 M 10:00AM-12:00PM 6/15-7/20 JANSEN, I OSC OPEN
1510 T 10:15AM-12:15PM 6/16-7/21 MERSON, Y PUCC OPEN
1511 F 8:00AM-10:00AM 6/19-7/24 MERSON, Y CSCTR OPEN
1512 F 9:00AM-11:00AM 6/19-7/24 JANSEN, I HH OPEN
1630 TH 9:00AM-11:00AM 6/18-7/23 MERSON, Y BVSL OPEN
1637 W 10:00AM-12:00PM 6/17-7/22 GILL, R ECSC OPEN
NCHAS82 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Intermediate
1513 MW 8:30AM-9:30AM 6/15-7/20 MERSON, Y CSCTR OPEN
1514 W 10:00AM-12:00PM 6/17-7/22 JANSEN, I OSC OPEN
1516 F 10:00AM-12:00PM 6/19-7/24 GILL, R OSC OPEN
NCHAS83 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Advanced
1517 T 8:00AM-10:00AM 6/16-7/21 MERSON, Y CSCTR OPEN
1518 W 9:30AM-11:30AM 6/17-7/22 MERSON, Y CSCTR OPEN
NCHAS85 Chair Yoga for Adults
This course is designed for older adults who want to improve muscular endurance, flexibility, balance, and reduce stress through yoga poses and breathing techniques. The exercises will be performed sitting in a chair or standing, using the chair for support.
1519 MWF 11:45AM-12:45PM 6/15-7/24 MACFARLANE, E CLC109 CLOSED
1647 TTH 1:00PM-2:30PM 6/16-7/23 MACFARLANE, E TBA CANCELLED
MUSIC
NCMUS10 Music Appreciation for Seniors
1539 T 1:30PM-3:30PM 6/16-7/21 LEWIS, D CBTS OPEN
1540 W 1:00PM-3:00PM 6/17-7/22 LEWIS, D LVCRC OPEN
1541 TH 1:30PM-3:30PM 6/18-7/23 LEWIS, D SSL OPEN
1631 M 10:00AM-12:00PM 6/15-7/20 LEWIS, D BVSL OPEN
PSYCHOLOGY
NCPSY10 Creative Living for Seniors
1542 TTH 10:30AM-12:00PM 6/16-7/23 CHAPMAN, P PPRC OPEN
1543 TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM 6/16-7/23 CHAPMAN, P EM-OC OPEN
1544 TTH 2:30PM-4:00PM 6/16-7/23 CHAPMAN, P ECSC OPEN
NCPSY11 Self-Awareness through Improvisation
1546 W 1:00PM-3:30PM 6/17-7/22 ALLEN, S *SAN204 OPEN
*Class dates 7/1 & 7/8 will meet in room SAN407
NCPSY12 Understanding Yourself through an Historical Perspective
1547 T 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/16-7/21 DRIELSMA, D CLC108 OPEN
NCPSY13 The Impact of Radio on Our Lives
1596 T 1:00PM-4:00PM 6/16-7/21 ALLEN, S *SAN204 OPEN
*Class dates 6/30 & 7/7 will meet in room SAN407
WRITING
NCWRT20 Life Story Writing
1548 T 1:00PM-4:00PM 6/16-7/21 HARTLEY, M CSCTR OPEN
1549 W 12:30-3:30PM 6/17-7/22 HARTLEY, M OSC OPEN

NCABE 90 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, Community Learning Lab

Computer Learning For Everyone. Come to the Community Learning Lab to improve your skills. A teacher will help you choose and learn to use the computer software that will help you reach your goal. You can improve your English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). You can work on your math skills, learn to use Microsoft Office or to use the Internet. No advance registration is required.

CLASS # DAYS TIME DATES INSTRUCTOR ROOM  
1585 FS 8:00AM-12:00PM 6/12-6/18

WEISEL, S

PYNES, J

CLC130 OPEN
Community Learning Lab Schedule
Monday

8:00AM-11:00AM and 6:00PM-9:00PM
Tuesday

8:00AM-11:00AM and 6:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesday 8:00AM-11:00AM and 6:00PM-9:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM-11:00AM and 6:00PM-9:00PM
Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM-12:00PM
The Community Learning Lab will be CLOSED on the following dates:

Friday, July 3

Saturday, July 4