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Los Angeles Pierce College

I restarted my education by going to Los Angles Pierce College after two years. I was very happy but really nervous. First I had language difficulties, second, I was away from school, and third did not about the education system in United States. Fortunately, I was able to achieve my associate degree from Los Angles Pierce College in three years. Here is a complete list of courses that I took at Los Angles Pierce College:

SUMMER 2002 (06/10/2002-08/25/2002)

• CO SCI 501 - INTRO CO THEIR USE
  An introduction to the concepts, techniques, and terminology and uses of computers. Places the possibilities and problems of computer use in historical, economical, and social contexts. Shows how computers can assist in a wide range of personal, commercial, and organizational activities. Provides familiarization with typical computer applications, which include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Also included are the methods, procedures, and usage of communications and the development and use of the Internet and World Wide Web.

FALL 2002 (09/02/2002-12/22/2002)

• ENGLISH 085 - COLLEGE ESL 2
  Specifically for students whose first language is not English. Continues to work on the fundamentals of English as a second language. Places emphasis on writing, syntax and reading.
• MATH 260 - PRE-CALCULUS
  Develops properties of the elementary functions, including exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Graphing is stressed. Elements of analytic geometry, including conic sections and sequences and series are developed.

WINTER 2003 (01/06/2003-02/09/2003)

• SPEECH 113 - ENG SPEECH/2ND LANG
  Stresses speaking of English, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, phraseology; rhythmic inflections, grammar, vocabulary building, and oral composition. The course is designed for English second language learners with varying levels of English ability.

SPRING 2003 (02/10/2003-06/09/2003)

• CAOT 082 - MICRO SOFTWR SURVEY
  Introduces students to the use of the microcomputer and commercially available software (Microsoft Office 2007) used in business offices. Course provides hands-on introduction to personal computers, Windows, word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, and presentation software. Student gains basic knowledge necessary to interact with the computer. No previous computer operating experience required, although ability to keyboard is recommended.
• ENGLISH 086 - COLLEGE ESL 3
  Specifically for students whose first language is not English. Continues to work on the fundamentals of English as a second language. Places emphasis on writing, syntax and reading.
• MATH 261 - CALCULUS 1
  Begins a sequence of three courses in calculus. Coverage includes limits, continuity, differentiation and some integration of algebraic and transcendental functions. Applications of the calculus include related rates, maxima and minima of functions of one variable, calculation of areas, volumes, arc length and growth.

FALL 2003 (09/01/2003-12/21/2003)

• CO SCI 506 - INTRO TO PROGRAMMING
  This course introduces the concepts necessary to successfully design, test and document computer programs using top-down, structured programming techniques. Topics included are: data types, expressions, selection, repetition, arrays, data structures, control structures, algorithm and subalgorithm structures and parameter passing methods, and file and interactive input/output. This class is intended as a machine and language independent first course in computer science. It is required of all computer science majors and desirable for all students wishing to study programming. A high level language, such as CS506, should be taken concurrently
• SCI 507 - PROGRAMMING LOGIC
  This course introduces the concepts necessary to successfully design, test and document computer programs using top-down, structured programming techniques. Topics included are: data types, expressions, selection, repetition, arrays, data structures, control structures, algorithm and subalgorithm structures and parameter passing methods, and file and interactive input/output. This class is intended as a machine and language independent first course in computer science. It is required of all computer science majors and desirable for all students wishing to study programming. A high level language, such as CS506, should be taken concurrently
• ENGLISH 028 - INT READING & COMP
  Introduces the student to the elements of composition and critical reading. Designed to assist the student to make a successful transition to English 101. Emphasizes grammar, sentence structure, paragraph and essay writing.
• PHYS ED 313 - SOCCER SKILLS
  Soccer Skills
• MATH 270 - LINEAR ALGEBRA
  Covers vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, matrix algebra, determinants, solutions of systems of equations, eigenvectors and eigenvalues.

SUMMER 2004 (06/14/2004-08/22/2004)

• SPEECH 101 - ORAL COMMUNICATION 1
  Offers training in the theory of speech communication and the practice of effective preparation and delivery of structured oral presentations.

FALL 2004 (08/30/2004-12/19/2004)

• ENGLISH 101 - COLLEGE RDG & COMP 1
  Develops proficiency in reading and writing through application of the principles of rhetoric and the techniques of critical thinking. Prerequisite is an understanding of the elements of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Formal research paper required. Required for English majors.
• PHYS ED 313 - SOCCER SKILLS
  Soccer Skills
• MATH 263 - CALCULUS 3
  Concludes the study of calculus begun in Mathematics 261. The concepts of the derivative and the definite integral are extended to functions of several variables in the form of partial derivatives and multiple integrals. In addition, the theory of limits, derivatives, and integrals are extended to vector-valued functions. Topics in vector calculus such as vector fields, line integrals, divergence and curl, Green’s, Stokes’, and the Divergence theorems are treated.

SPRING 2005 (02/07/2005-06/06/2005)

• HEALTH 011 - PRIN HEALTHFUL LIVNG
  Encompasses the same content as Health 10 but explores the material in greater depth.
• HUMAN 061 PEOPLE/THEIR WORLD
  Surveys humanity’s creativity as expressed in myths and dreams and explores works of art and literature to discover the range of humanity’s creative instinct. Involves art, music, literature, psychology; drama, philosophy, and history.