Fall 2013

Tuition-Free Noncredit Schedule, Fall 2013

noncredit@miracosta.edu
760.795.8710

Automotive | Cisco Networking | Computers | Health and Safety | Parenting |

Older Adults: Art | Health | Music | Psychology | Writing


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.
2895 MWF 8-9:30 a.m. 8/19-12/06 Gibbons, G
2896 MW 9-11:15 a.m. 8/19-12/04 Gladish, R
2902 MWF 12:45-1:45 p.m. 8/19-12/06 Macfarlane, E
2903 MW 9:30-11:10 a.m. 8/19-12/04 Pompa, P CLC109 OPEN
2904 MW 12-1:40 p.m. 8/19-12/04 Hargrove, L ECSC OPEN

PARENTING
A parent or parents and their children meet with an experienced early-childhood educator to model and discuss effective parenting for toddlers between the ages of one year and 3 ½ years .  Children's physical and social development and emotional needs will be addressed.  In order to better meet the needs of parents and their children, two of the classes are designed to address the needs of children from about one year (and walking) to about 2 ½ years of age.  The other class is designed to address the needs of children who are between 2 ½ to 3 ½ years of age.  Only registered parents with their appropriate-aged toddler(s) will be admitted to class. 

NCPAR20 Toddler-Parent Workshop: One year (and walking) to 2-1/2 years
2914 MW 8:30-10:25 a.m. 8/19-12/04
2915 MW 10:30 a.m.–12:35 p.m. 8/19-12/04 Overman, R

NCPAR20 Toddler-Parent Workshop: 2-1/2 years to 3-1/2 years
2916 T 9 a.m.-12:35 p.m. 8/20-12/03

SHORT TERM VOCATIONAL

AUTOMOTIVE COURSES

NCVOC50 Basic Auto Tune Up
Lecture and laboratory class:  automotive tune-ups, light maintenance, electrical systems, emission controls, brakes, and tires.  No automotive experience necessary.
2979 F 6-9:20 p.m. 8/23-12/06

COMPUTER COURSES

NCWFP11 Essential Computer Skills
2980 MTW 1:15-3:25 p.m. 8/19-10/09   
2981 MTW 1:15-3:25 p.m. 10/21-12/11 Laughlin, K CLC133 OPEN

NCVOC31 Basic Word Processing
2982 S 8-11:10 a.m. 8/24-10/12
2983 S 8-11:35 a.m. 10/19-12/07 Herrick, J CLC135 OPEN

CVOC35 Internet, Intermediate
2984 S 11:45-3:20 p.m. 10/19-12/07 Herrick, J CLC135 OPEN

CVOC38 Computer Basics/Keyboarding
2985 S 8-11:10 a.m. 8/24-10/12 Strong, M
2986 S 8-11:35 a.m. 10/19-12/07 Strong, M OPEN

CVOC39 Beginning Spreadsheets (Excel)
2987 S 11:30 a.m-2:40 p.m. 8/24-10/12 Herrick, J CLC135

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY - CCENT - CCNA -CCNP

MiraCosta College offers the training needed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) exams. Classes are offered at the Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, 92058. For more information about the program call Kathie Laughlin at 760.795.8737 or visit the Cisco Networking Academy Website www.miracosta.edu/cisco for up to date schedule information.

Preparation for the new CCENT (ICND1) exam requires 2 courses.  Preparation for CCNA requires 2 additional courses beyond the CCENT courses for a total of 4 courses.

The last date to register for the following classes is August 30. The following instructional resources will be available: dedicated lab with instructors, lectures, lab time, practice tests, and multimedia computer tutorials. For more information, go to www.miracosta.edu/cisco. Course descriptions will also be found on the website.

The following courses are offered on-campus only. 

NCVOC11 Computer Networking Basics (Online Hybrid)
A $3.00 materials fee must be paid at the time of enrollment.

3053 M
 6-9:35 p.m.
 8/19-12/02
+ Lab T 6-9:10 p.m. 8/20 -11/26 Laughlin, K CLC132
Note:  The lab for NCVOC11 meets every other Tuesday beginning 8/20 and ending 11/26. 

NCVOC12 Routing and Switching Basics
Prerequisite: NCVOC11 Computer Networking Basics

3055 W
 6-9:10 p.m.
 8/21-12/04
+ Lab T 6-9:10 p.m. 8/27-12/03 Laughlin, K CLC132

Note:  The lab for NCVOC12 meets every other Tuesday beginning 8/27 and ending 12/03. 

NCVOC15 Intermediate and Advanced Routing Protocols
Prerequisite: NCVOC12 Routing and Switching Basics
(Contact klaughlin@miracosta.edu for a permission number to enroll in the class.) 
Corequisite: NCVOC19 Cisco Lab

3057 TTH
 6-8:10 p.m. 8/20-12/05 Kirby, M / Hao, C

Note:  There will be no class meeting on 11/28.

The following course is offered in a hybrid format.  Students will complete most of the classwork online.  Students enrolling into NCVOC19 after the start date of the class must contact klaughlin@miracosta.edu within three days of enrollment.

NCVOC19 Cisco Lab
3058 Online +12 arranged hours on-campus 8/21-12/04 Laughlin, K

Note:  Students may complete the arranged hours in room 132 on the following Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m.: 9/4, 9/18, 10/02, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, or 11/27.        

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 senior citizens please pay particular attention to the Community Services section of this bulletin.
2917 TH 1-4 p.m. 8/22-12/05 Pearce, S ECSC
2919 TH 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 8/22-12/05 Pearce, S ECSC
2920 T 12:30-3:20 p.m. 8/20-12/03
2921 F 12-3 p.m. 8/23-12/06 Pearce, S ECSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
2922 T 9-11:50 a.m. 8/20-12/03 ECSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
2923 T 12:30-3:20 p.m. 8/20-12/03 Haeger, F ECSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY

Please Note: Both nude and clothed models may be used during the semester.
2924 TH 12:30-3:30 p.m. 8/22-12/05 Spencer, J

CCSC
2925 M 12:30-3:45 p.m. 8/19-12/02 Haeger, F CCSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
2926 T 9-11:50 a.m. 8/20-12/03 Spencer, J ECSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
2927 T 12:30-3:20 p.m. 8/20-12/03 Adams, D ECSC CLOSED
2928 TH 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 8/22-12/05 Spencer, J CCSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
2929 W 12-2:50 p.m. 8/21-12/04 Adams, D ECSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY

NCART70 Multimedia Sculpture
2930 M 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 8/19-12/02

HEALTH

NCHAS12 Weight Management for Seniors
2934 W 1:45-3:50 p.m.          8/21-12/04

NCHAS70 Body Conditioning Over Easy
2947 MW 8:30-10:45 a.m. 8/19-12/04
2948 MW 9:15-11:30 a.m. 8/19-12/04
2949 MWF 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  8/19-12/06 Gibbons, G CBTS OPEN
2950 TTH 9-11:10 a.m. 8/20-12/05 Gladish, R RSLR OPEN

Note:  Class 2950 is a chair based class.
2951 TTH 9-11:10 a.m. 8/20-12/05 Hargrove, L SLRH OPEN

NCHAS71 Body Conditioning for Seniors
2952 MWF 8-9 a.m. 8/19-12/06 Pompa, P
2953 MWF 8-9 a.m. 8/19-12/06 Carter, J
2954 MWF 9:30-10:30 a.m. 8/19-12/06 Wiltshire, J OPEN
2955 MWF 9:45-10:45 a.m. 8/19-12/06 Gibbons, G CSCTR OPEN
2956 TTH 8-9:35 a.m. 8/27-12/05 Haney, L HCC OPEN
2957 TTH 9:40-11:15 a.m. 8/27-12/05 Pompa,P HCC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
3072 MW 9-10:30 a.m. 8/19-12/4 Macfarlane, E FRWNDS OPEN

NCHAS81 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Beginning
2958 MTH 10-11:45 a.m. 8/19-12/05 FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
2959 MF 9:10-10:55 a.m. 8/19-12/06 Merson, Y CCSC OPEN

NCHAS82 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Intermediate
2960 MF 11 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. 8/19-12/06 Merson, Y CCSC OPEN
2961 W 12:30-2:35 p.m. 8/21-12/04 Gill, R CCSC OPEN

NCHAS83 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Advanced
2962 W 9:15-11:20 a.m. 8/21-12/04 Merson, Y CCSC FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY

NCHAS85 Chair Yoga for Adults
2963 MWF 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 8/19-12/06 Macfarlane, E CLC109 FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
2964 TTH 1-2:30 p.m. 8/20-12/05 Macfarlane, E ECSC CLOSED

MUSIC

NCMUS10 Music Appreciation for Seniors

2965 T 1:30-4:20 p.m. 8/20-12/03 Lewis, D CBTS OPEN
2966 W 1-3:50 p.m. 8/21-12/04 Lewis, D LVCRC OPEN
2967

W &

 3-4:30 p.m. 8/21-12/06 Wiener, T PPRC OPEN
F 3:30-5 p.m.

Note: Class 2967 meets on Wednesdays and Fridays.
2968 TH 1-4 p.m. 8/22-12/05 Lewis, D SSL OPEN

PSYCHOLOGY

NCPSY10 Creative Living for Seniors
2969 TTH 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 8/20-12/05 TBA PPRC CANCELLED
2970 TTH 12:30-2 p.m. 8/20-12/05 TBA EM-OC CANCELLED

NCPSY11 Self-Awareness through Improvisation
2971 W 1:30-3:50 p.m. 8/21-12/04 Allen, S CLC119 OPEN

NCPSY13 The Impact of Radio on Our Lives
2972 T 1:30-4:20 p.m. 8/20-12/03 Allen, S CLC119 OPEN

NCPSY50 Creating Your Retirement
This course will assist adults who are approaching retirement age to explore their options as they plan for a healthy, productive and financially sound retirement.
2973 T 2:30-4:35 p.m. 8/20-10/08 TBA FRWNDS CANCELLED

WRITING

NCWRT10 Creative Writing

2974 W 1-3:50 p.m. 8/21-12/04

NCWRT20 Life Story Writing
2975 W 12:30-3:20 p.m. 8/21-12/04
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