Santiam Center
^{Fall Term 2008 Class Highlights}

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Services at Santiam Center Adult Basic Education & GED Prep Lab Math Classes Lecture Math Classes Writing Classes	Other Credit Classes Professional Technical Classes Language Classes Driver Ed Fun, Fitness, & Life Skills

Services available at the Santiam Center

We offer friendly service in your neighborhood. Come to the Santiam Center to:

• Take your placement test
• Get help registering for classes
• Pick up financial aid forms
• Pay for classes
• Use computers to assist in your job search and class work

These are only a few of the many services you can take advantage of at Chemeketa’s Santiam Center. Drop by or call us at 503.769.7738 or 503.399.5215.

Learning Center for Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation

We have many classes to help you earn the credits and skills you need to receive a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. We also offer credit classes to help improve the basic skills which are important when you enroll in future college-level courses. Contact the Santiam Center for orientation and testing information. Determine, with your instructor, the days and times to meet your educational goals.

• Afternoon classes: Layli Liss, instructor, Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 - 4:20 p.m.
• Evening classes: Derek Goin, instructor, Monday and Wednesday, 5 to 7:50 p.m.

Lab Math Classes

Basic Mathematics MTH020, four credits, $270

• CRN 32146 TR 1:30 - 4:20 p.m. Layli Liss, instructor
• CRN 32699 MW 5 - 7:50 p.m. Derek Goin, instructor

This lab includes fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages and geometric measurements and formulas.

Intro to Algebra and Geometry MTH052, three credits, $202.50

• CRN 38104 TR 1:30 - 4:20 p.m. Layli Liss, instructor
• CRN 38109 MW 5 - 7:50 p.m. Derek Goin, instructor

Introduces basic algebraic and geometric techniques and applications. Includes signed numbers, elements of algebra, simple equations and formulas, measurements and conversions, angles, perimeters, and areas of common geometric figures.

Lecture Math Classes

Introductory Algebra MTH060, four credits, Joe Franchini, instructor, $270.

• CRN 33301 MW 7 - 8:50 p.m.

This lecture class gives students, with no algebra background, a strong, fundamental background in beginning algebra. Covers signed numbers, elementary algebraic expression, manipulation and equation solving. Describes concepts using verbal, numerical, graphic, and symbolic forms.

Elementary Algebra MTH070, four credits, Clif Mosher, instructor, $270.

• CRN 32034 MW 7 - 8:50 p.m.

This class covers linear equations, systems, inequalities and quadratic equations in verbal, numerical, graphical and symbolic forms. Also covers negative exponents, scientific notation, and dimensional analysis.

Intermediate Algebra MTH095, four credits, Rod Lee, instructor, $270.

• CRN 33303 MW 5:30 - 7:20 p.m.

This class introduces the study of functions with emphasis on power, linear, quadratic, exponential and rational functions. Uses a variety of methods, including logarithms to solve equations.

Writing Classes
^{Prepare for College Level Writing & College Level Writing}

Basic Writing WR049, four credits, Beth Anundi, instructor $270.

• CRN 35911 MW 9:30 -11:20 a.m.

Focuses on practicing essential writing skills that give flexibility in academic writing. Introduces the language used by writing instructors and authors of college-level readers and/or handbooks. Emphasizes fluency in the writing process through use of invention strategies, drafting, revision, and proofreading and editing. Covers critical analysis of the organization, central idea, and other authors’ perspectives to develop and extend thinking and understanding.

Fundamentals of Writing WR090, four credits, Beth Anundi, instructor $272.

• CRN 35912 MW 9:30 -11:20 a.m.

Focuses on writing essentials that will build confidence in writing for a variety of purposes. Examines the role that language mastery plays using discussion, reading, lectures, and extensive writing practice. Presents and reinforces all sentence concepts in the context of student-written paragraphs and longer pieces of writing. Applies all concepts directly to both academic and workplace writing and are also connected to outside reading.

Writing Essentials WR091, one credit, $67.50.

• CRN 35656 TR 1:30 - 4:20 p.m. Layli Liss, instructor
• CRN 35657 MW 5 - 7:50 p.m. Derek Goin, instructor

Covers the mechanical and linguistic aspects of writing and other skills needed in college writing courses. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.

Other Credit Classes Available

The Geology of Pacific Northwest Volcanoes, Mountains, and Glaciers, four credits, Claudia Seifert-Falkner, instructor, $283.

• GEO142 (CRN 38220) R, 5 - 7:50 p.m.
• Registration in lab required (CRN 38221) 8 - 8:50 p.m.

Field work to be announced will replace some of the lab class hours. $283. Studies plate tectonic and exotic terrains; geomorphic provinces of Oregon; use of topographic maps; mountain building processes, volcanism and platonism and the geomorphic work of glaciers. Covers mountainous regions of Oregon and Washington, including Blue Mountains, Klamath Mountains, Cascade Range, Coast Range - Willamette Valley and Olympics - Puget Lowland; earthquakes, faults and tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest.

Professional-Technical Classes

Business Technology and Computer Software Classes (CRN varied) See detail listings for over 20 varied classes from which to select. Lynda Gronich, instructor, one to three credits. 1:30 - 4:20 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays, or 5:30-8:20 p.m. Tuesdays. $67.50 for one credit to $221.50 for three credits, individualized study.

Language Classes

Bonjour! French Conversation Beginning (CRN 35858) GwenEllyn Anderson, instructor, non-credit, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept 30 - Oct 23, 6:00-8:20 p.m. Santiam Center, for $80. Class is an introduction to the fundamentals of the French language and can assist you in dining out or aid you in your next trip to Paris!

¡Hola! Conversational Spanish (CRN 37248) You can add a multitude of advantages to your everyday life by taking this non-credit conversational Spanish class with Duncan Tucker, instructor. Whether you want to learn Spanish to order your favorite foods, to add “bilingual” to your resume or to enjoy conversations with native speakers, this class will help you! This is a non-credit class on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:50 p.m. at the Chemeketa Santiam Center and costs $80.

Fall Driver Ed classes at a location near you

Salem campus, Silverton HS and Dallas Center
Chemeketa Driver Education program teaches—Line of Sight Path of Travel; Reference points; 10 good driving habits for low risk driving. We are affordable and have classes at convenient locations, dates and times. This program is ODOT approved.

The goal of the program is to eliminate preventable accidents and to prepare young drivers for a complex driving environment. This traffic safety course is endorsed by the Oregon Department of Transportation and includes 34 hours of classroom and 12 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

The program serves students ages 15 through adult. Cost for students with an Oregon instruction permit who are under 18 is $260, and cost for adults with an Oregon instruction permit and/or student with a license is $285.

To register students will need a photocopy of permit or license, front and back; a completed enrollment form, and payment. Pre-registration is required. Notification of parent/student orientation will be mailed after student has registered. For more information regarding registration please call the Santiam Center, 503.399.5215 or 503.769.7738.

September 15 - November 10
Monday/Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Silverton High School (Schlador Campus)
• Salem Campus Building 7-106
• Dallas Center

Fun, Fitness and Life Skills Classes - Credit & Non-credit

Swimming for Fun and Fitness Rebekah Meeks, instructor, one credit classes for $83.50 each.

Swimming for Fun, Stayton Swimming Pool
Develops and improves swimming skills and fitness levels through a pool workout. Covers stroke improvement and swim conditioning.

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8 - 8:50 a.m. Beginning - CRN 33712 Intermediate - CRN 33713 Advanced - CRN 33714
• Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 11:20 a.m. Beginning - CRN 36988 Intermediate - CRN 36989 Advanced - CRN 36990

Swimming for Fitness, Stayton Swimming Pool
Develops cardiovascular endurance through swimming. Covers stroke technique, interval training and lap swimming.

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8 - 8:50 a.m. Beginning - CRN 33480 Intermediate - CRN 33481 Advanced - CRN 33482
• Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 11:20 a.m. Beginning - CRN 36985 Intermediate - CRN 36986 Advanced - CRN 36987
• Water Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8 - 8:50 a.m. Stayton Swimming Pool
  (CRN 35663)or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 - 11:20 a.m. (CRN 36991) Includes warm-up, stretching, strength, aerobic, and cool-down periods so that students may improve flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Intended for non-swimmers and swimmers.

Belly Dancing, Traditional 1
(CRN 38577) Instructor Donna Bush will introduce you to traditional belly dance movements known as cabaret style belly dance. This class will cover basic, Egyptian, Arabic, arm, hip, grapevine, Aeda, and camel movements. It includes a warm-up, teaching and review session, body and belly roll practice, shimmy practice, and free dance time. 7:30 - 8:50 p.m. Mondays, Sept 29 - Dec 1, costs $60 and will be held at the Cascade Development Center in Aumsville.

Start those holiday presents with some special bling! Jewelry Making
(CRN 36171) Let instructor Megan Nelson teach you how to create beautiful beaded jewelry for those needed presents and for yourself! This class will include creating your very chain link bracelet with wire and beads. Supplies will be available for purchase at the class. This class is $25 plus supplies on Sunday, Nov 2, from 12:00 - 4 p.m. at the Santiam Center.

Tai Chi Movement
(CRN 37249) Instructor Dennis Gifford will teach you how to relax your mind and condition your body by learning the slow, fluid movements of this classic form of Chinese exercise. Enjoy the many physical and mental health benefits. This non-credit class is at the Cascade Community Family and Child Development Center in Aumsville, Wednesdays, at 6:00 - 7:20 p.m. and costs $60.

Beginning Computers
Let instructor Derek Goin teach you the basics of computers. This four part class includes:

1. Including keyboard, mouse, Windows and word processing documents.
2. Move on to learn more about word processing, editing, printing, and details about organizing files and folders.
3. The advance class will teach you about clip art, word art, formatting, spreadsheets, bullets and borders.
4. Finally the last class will introduce the Internet, e-mail and the software that brings it all together. Provides a hands-on opportunity to learn the basics of using the Internet.

Each non-credit class is $56 and held from 10 - 11:50 a.m. Each part 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be taught at the same time. The first session is Sept. 29 - Oct. 15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. The second session will be Oct. 27 - Nov. 12.

Updated August 8, 2008 by Web Services.