May 05, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbers

Course numbers appear before the course titles. Courses numbered 1 – 99 are developmental courses. The credits earned in these courses cannot be applied toward a degree, certificate or diploma. Courses numbered 100 – 299 can be applied to an appropriate associate degree program, and they may also be used in certificate programs.

Course Credits

Course credits are provided after the course titles. One credit is equivalent to a total of 750 minutes of instruction.

Course Hours

The number of lecture and laboratory hours is shown at the end of each course description. The total number of lecture and laboratory hours is referred to as “contact” hours since it reflects the time spent each week under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisites are identified in the course description and must normally be met prior to enrollment. If a corequisite is identified, it means the two courses should be taken at the same time.

 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I


    3 credits
    Introduces accounting principles with respect to financial reporting. Demonstrates how decision makers use accounting information for reporting purposes. Focuses on the preparation of accounting information and its use in the operation of organizations, as well as methods of analysis and interpretation of accounting information. Lecture: 3 hours per week

  
  • ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II


    3 credits
    Introduces accounting principles with respect to cost and managerial accounting. Focuses on the application of accounting information with respect to product costing, as well as its use within the organization to provide direction and to judge performance. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 211  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting


    3 credits
    Introduces the computer in solving accounting problems. Focuses on operation of computers. Presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 211  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 219 - Government and Non-profit Accounting


    3 credits
    Introduces fund accounting as used by governmental and nonprofit entities. Stresses differences between accounting principles of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Lecture: 3 hours per week

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212 or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I


    3 credits
    Covers accounting principles and theory, including a review of the accounting cycle and accounting for current assets, current liabilities and investments. Introduces various accounting approaches and demonstrates the effect of these approaches on the financial statement users. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 222 - Intermediate Accounting II


    3 credits
    Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities and investments. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 221  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 230 - Advanced Accounting


    3 credits
    Develops the skills necessary to prepare financial statements for complex business organizations. Includes the preparation of consolidated financial statements focusing on business combinations, multinational corporations and foreign currency translation. Covers accounting for partnerships, state and local governments and nonprofit organizations. Lecture: 3 hours per week

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 222 .
  
  • ACC 231 - Cost Accounting I


    3 credits
    Studies cost accounting methods and reporting as applied to job order, process and standard cost accounting systems. Includes cost control and other topics. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 241 - Auditing l


    3 credits
    Presents techniques of investigating, interpreting, and appraising accounting records and assertions. Studies internal control design and evaluation, evidence-gathering techniques and other topics. Lecture: 3 hours per week

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212 or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I


    3 credits
    Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and related entities. Includes tax planning, compliance and reporting. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ACC 262 - Principles of Federal Taxation ll


    3 credits
    Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to partnerships, corporations, and other tax entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting. Lecture: 3 hours per week


Air Conditioning

  
  • AIR 121 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I


    3 credits
    Studies refrigeration theory; characteristics of refrigerants, temperature and pressure; tools and equipment; soldering; brazing; refrigeration systems; system components; compressors; evaporators; and metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

  
  • AIR 122 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II


    3 credits
    Studies refrigeration theory; characteristics of refrigerants, temperature and pressure; tools and equipment; soldering; brazing; refrigeration systems; system components; compressors; evaporators; and metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): AIR 121  or by permission of the instructor.
  
  • AIR 134 - Circuits and Controls I


    3 credits
    Presents circuit diagrams for air conditioning units, reading and drawing of circuit diagrams, types of electrical controls. Includes analysis of air conditioning circuits, components, analysis and characteristics of circuits and controls, testing and servicing. Introduces electricity for air conditioning which includes circuit elements, direct current circuits and motors, single and three-phase circuits and motors, power distribution systems, and protective devices. Studies the electron and its behavior in passive and active circuits and components. Demonstrates electronic components and circuits as applied to air conditioning system. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

  
  • AIR 154 - Heating Systems I


    3 credits
    Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing. Part I of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): AIR 121 , AIR 122 , AIR 134  or Instructor Permission.

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 101 - American Sign Language I


    4 credits
    Introduces cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes basic sentence structure in American Sign Language with a focus on interactive communicative competence. Part I of II. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ASL 102 - American Sign Language II


    4 credits
    Introduces cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes basic sentence structure in American Sign Language with a focus on interactive communicative competence. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 101  or by placement. 
  
  • ASL 201 - American Sign Language III


    3 credits
    Continues to develop cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes a variety of sentence structures in American Sign Language with a continued focus on interactive communicative competence. Part I of II. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 102  or by placement. 
  
  • ASL 202 - American Sign Language IV


    3 credits
    Continues to develop cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes a variety of sentence structures in American Sign Language with a continued focus on interactive communicative competence. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 201  or by placement.

Architecture

  
  • ARC 105 - Orientation and History of Architecture


    1 credit
    Outlines the history of architecture and its impact on the dynaics of architecture and society.  Lecture: 1 hour per week.

  
  • ARC 115 - Architectural Graphics


    2 credits
    Covers various types of presentation techniques associated with architecture, including rendered plans and elevations, pictorial drawings and perspectives, and the use of drawing media. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

  
  • ARC 121 - Architectural Drafting I


    3 credits
    Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details and pictorial drawings. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ARC 122 - Architectural Drafting II


    3 credits
    Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details and pictorial drawings. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ARC 121  /Corequisite(s) ARC 221  or divisional approval.
  
  • ARC 195 - Fundamentals of Architectural Design


    3 credits
    Investigates the history of architecture and its impact on societal dynamics by application of graphic representation using various techniques, including rendering, diagramming, scaling, perspective and other pictoral drawings.  Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I


    3 credits
    Teaches the principles and techniques of architectural drawing practices through the use of architecture specific CAD software. Utilizes the commands and features of the software to generate drawings that emphasize architectural design and structural systems. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): ARC 122  or divisional approval.
  
  • ARC 222 - Architectural CAD Applications Software II


    3 credits
    Uses advanced features of architectural CAD software to teach students to develop working drawings and details that adhere to the practices and techniques of architectural drawing principles. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ARC 221  / Corequisite(s) ARC 231  or divisional approval. 
  
  • ARC 231 - Advanced Architectural Drafting I


    4 credits
    Provides fundamental knowledge of the principles and techniques of architectural drawing procedures. Familiarizes student with design process. Provides a better understanding of the relation between architectural design and structural systems. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 6 hours. Total: 8 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): ARC 222 
  
  • ARC 232 - Advanced Architectural Drafting II


    4 credits
    Requires development of complete set of working drawings and details according to principles and techniques of architectural drawings and procedures used in professional firms. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 6 hours. Total: 8 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ARC 231  or approval of the instructor.
  
  • ARC 243 - Environmental Systems


    4 credits
    Studies energy sources and strategies for use in buildings; heat loss and heat gain; heating and cooling equipment and system; water supply, distribution and waste systems and equipment; principles of electricity, electrical systems and equipment. Lecture: 4 hours per week.

  
  • ARC 246 - Materials and Methods of Construction


    4 credits
    Introduces the characteristics of building materials and the methods of construction in which these materials are used in the erection of structures. Introduces the physical properties of steel, concrete, timber, glass and related materials as well as methods used in testing materials. All CSI divisions are discussed. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week.

  
  • ARC 258 - Building Codes, Contract Documents and Professional Office Practices


    3 credits
    Covers professional role of the architectural technician with regard to the construction industry. Includes building codes and their effect on specifications and drawings. Teaches purpose and writing of specifications with their legal and practical applications to working drawings. Analyzes contract documents for client-architect-contractor responsibilities and duties. Lecture: 3 hours per week.


Art

  
  • ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic


    3 credits
    Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the prehistoric era through the Gothic. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern


    3 credits
    Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the Renaissance through the modern era. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 116 - Design for the Web I


    3 credits
    Introduces the basic elements of web page design: typography, imagery, and color, and examines how they are combined to create effective layouts. Teaches organization of materials, sketching and concept development, site planning and various methods of construction. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

  
  • ART 117 - Design for the Web ll


    3 credits
    Continues the study of design concepts introduced in Design for the Web l (ART 116). Concentrates on the addition of animation, sound, and interactivity to the web pages. Explores advanced design problems.  Lecture: 2 credits per week. Laboratory: 2 credits per week. Total 4 credits per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 116   or ITD 110 .
  
  • ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing


    3 credits
    Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as line, proportion, space, perspective, value and composition as applied to still life, landscape and figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal and ink wash. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Lecture: 1 hour. Studio instruction: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 122 - Drawing II


    3 credits
    Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Lecture: 1 hour. Studio instruction: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 130 - Introduction to Multimedia


    4 credits
    Introduces the student to the basic components of multimedia: text, graphics, animation, sound, and video, and explores how they combine to create a multimedia product. Emphasizes the design aspects of multimedia projects and teaches the techniques required to develop a presentation. Computer literacy is suggested. Lecture: 2-4 hours. Laboratory: 4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

  
  • ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design


    3 credits
    Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional studio projects. Introduces two-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts and interactions. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips as required. Lecture: 1 hour. Studio instruction: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 132 - Three-Dimensional Design


    3 credits
    Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to three-dimensional studio projects. Introduces three-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts and interactions. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips as required. Lecture: 1 hour. Studio instruction: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 141 - Typography I


    3 credits
    Studies the history of letterforms and typefaces and examines their uses in contemporary communications media. Emphasizes applications to specific design problems. Includes identification and specification of type and uses current technologies for copy fitting and hands-on typesetting problems. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • ART 150 - History of Film and Animation


    3 credits
    Exposes the student to the rich history of temporal imagery from the invention of the zootrope and kinetoscope through the rise of the moving picture industry and the development of the first animated films to present day television. Chronicles the impact of the moving image in the 20th century. Discusses the design and concept of influential works as well as the relationship between these earlier forms of moving graphics and today’s innovative video technology. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 153 - Ceramics I


    3 credits
    Part I of II. Presents problems in the design and production of functional and non-functional ceramic works. Includes hand-building the potter’s wheel and clays and glazes. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 154 - Ceramics II


    3 credits
    Part II of II. Presents problems in the design and production of functional and non-functional ceramic works. Includes hand-building the potter’s wheel and clays and glazes. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics


    3 credits
    Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 184 - Survey of Museum Practice


    3 credits
    Explores the role of the museum in society and traces the foundations upon which these public, cultural and educational institutions are built. Emphasizes the management and interpretation of historic properties and collections. This course is cross-listed with HIS 183 . Credit will not be awarded for both. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 185 - Introduction to Museum Education


    3 credits
    Explores the basic elements of museum education, the different programming techniques museums use to reach all types of audiences, and the ways museums identify audiences. This course is cross-listed with HIS 185 . Credit will not be awarded for both. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 186 - Collections Management


    3 credits
    Discusses the fundamentals of collections policy, deaccessioning, appraisal, and curatorial management. This course is cross-listed with HIS 186 . Credit will not be awarded for both. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 195 - Museum Studies: Museums and Controversy


    1 credit
    Museums are not new to controversy, but are having to think more strategically about how they handle controversial content in this divisive era. This course wil explore some of the controversies that museums have faced, and how they have dealt with them, from interpreting enslaved populations to celebrating the Enola Gay. Students will learn how museums engage with controversial content, and how public opinion can have a huge impact on what museums say and cover. Lecture: 1 hour. Total: 1 hour per week.

  
  • ART 195 - Museum Studies: Museums and Digital Content


    1 credit
    This course will explore the ways in which the museum industry has leveraged the virtual realm of programming to enhance the visitor experience, promote learning and expand the institution’s reach to a wider and more diverse audience. Through discussion with peers, supplemental readings and assignments the students will investigate the proliferation of digital content today and its impact on the museum experience. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

  
  • ART 195 - Topics


    1 - 5 credits
    Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

  
  • ART 200 - History of Non-Western Art


    3 credits
    Explores art as an integral aspect of cultures from Africa, Asia, Islamic groups, Oceania, Native America, and pre-Columbian Central and South America. Increases understanding of the formal and iconographic properties of these works by examining the philosophies, social customs, and ritual practices of their cultures. The assignments in the course require the reading of scholarly articles and researched-based writing. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 203 - Animation I


    3 credits
    Introduces the student to the basic techniques of animation, combining traditional and computer-generated skills. Teaches theoretical elements of the aesthetics of sequential imagery. Provides practical experience in two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional animation. Exposes the student to a variety of animation techniques. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 204 - Animation II


    3 credits
    Builds on the student’s skills in the techniques of animation developed in ART 203 - Animation I . Emphasizes computer-generated, high-quality animations. Teaches the advanced techniques of two- and three-dimensional computer animation. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121 ART 203 

    Pre or Corequisite: ART 207 

  
  • ART 208 - Video Techniques


    3 credits
    Addresses the fundamentals of video technology and non-linear video editing. Focuses on the aesthetics of time-code editing using current industry software. Teaches a student to shoot and capture video and record and edit sound, and combine artwork, animation, video, and sound in the creation of professional-quality original video projects. Lecture: 2 hours per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week

  
  • ART 213 - Italian Art I


    3 credits
    Surveys Italian art from Cimabue to Canaletto. Includes sculpture, painting, and architecture. Part I of II. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 201- ART 202
  
  • ART 217 - Graphic Design I


    3 credits
    Focuses on creative concepts and skills necessary for graphic design problem solving using current technology. Includes techniques specific to computer applications for the production of print design using text and image. Part I of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 180  
  
  • ART 218 - Graphic Design II


    3 credits
    Builds on the studies completed in Graphic Design I. Teaches advanced problem solving skills, concept development and project management. Applies intermediate level production techniques to 2D and 3D graphic design using current technologies and principles of pre-press production. Part II of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Co- or Prerequisite(s): ART 217  Graphic Design I and its prerequisites are prerequisite for this course.
  
  • ART 220 - Advanced Design for the Web


    3 credits
    Presents advanced features of web design and technology used by designers. Explores advanced design problems. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 116  and ART 117  or divisional approval.
  
  • ART 223 - Life Drawing


    3 credits
    Advances skills and exploration in drawing through studio practice. Continues investigation of elements and principles of design emphasizing perceptual figure drawing. Introduces a variety of media and techniques including color media and theory. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Studio instruction: 4 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 241 - Painting I


    3 credits
    Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. Lecture: 1 hours. Studio instruction: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 122  or divisional approval.
  
  • ART 242 - Painting II


    3 credits
    Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. Lecture: 1 hours. Studio instruction: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 122  or divisional approval.
  
  • ART 243 - Watercolor I


    3 credits
    Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 131  or divisional approval.
  
  • ART 244 - Watercolor II


    3 credits
    Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 131  or divisional approval.
  
  • ART 245 - Portrait Painting


    3 credits
    Explores portrait painting as representational and abstract art. Emphasizes analytical study of the head using a variety of mediums. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 241  and ART 121 .
  
  • ART 246 - Figure Painting


    3 credits
    Concentrates on the human figure as subject matter for painting. Emphasizes composition as it relates to figure study. Explores formal and informal approaches to include representation and abstraction using various painting media. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 241   and ART 121 .
  
  • ART 247 - Painting Techniques for Illustrators


    3 credits
    Introduces materials and techniques used by the illustrator. Includes water-soluble paints (watercolor, acrylic, gouache), oil-based paints, and mixed media. Lecture: 1 hour. Studio instruction: 4 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 248 - Painting III


    3 credits
    Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of representational and abstract painting as applied to the head/figure, still-life, landscape and other subject matter including non-objective painting. Gives additional instruction in color, composition, modeling, space and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to painting. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 242  to ART 248.
  
  • ART 249 - Painting IV


    3 credits
    Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of representational and abstract painting as applied to the head/figure, still-life, landscape and other subject matter including non-objective painting. Gives additional instruction in color, composition, modeling, space and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to painting. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 242  to ART 248 .
  
  • ART 250 - History of Design


    3 credits
    Surveys the development of graphic design and illustration with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Analyzes the work of outstanding designers and illustrators. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 259 - Landscape Painting


    3 credits
    Provides a comprehensive study of the techniques and approaches to the subject of landscape painting from the historic and current prospective. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 122 .
  
  • ART 263 - Interactive Design I


    3 credits
    Focuses on conceptualization and problem solving for interactive design. Instructs students in techniques specific to web, multimedia for the web and other interactive design projects using current technology and standards. Interactive functionality and usability are covered. Part I of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 180 
  
  • ART 264 - Interactive Design II


    3 credits
    Builds on the studies completed in Interactive Design I. Focuses on conceptualization and problem solving for interactive design. Instructs students in intermediate techniques specific to web, multimedia for the web and other interactive design projects using current technology and standards. Includes interactive documents and experiences. Part II of II Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 263 
  
  • ART 271 - Printmaking I


    3 credits
    Introduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques. Includes woodcut, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. Provides historical perspective on printmaking. Part I of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation


    1 credit
    Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing and job interviewing for students. Recommended for final semester program students. Requires instructor’s approval. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Total: 1 hour per week

  
  • ART 290 - Coordinated Internship


    3 credits
    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 291 - Computerized Graphic Design I


    3 credits
    Introduces students to using the computer as a publishing system. Examines stages of a publication from typesetting, laying out, creating and digitizing of illustrations and photographs, to the final printing. Requires students to write, design, illustrate and print pamphlets on the computer, including one full-color publication.  Print I of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Studio instruction: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

  
  • ART 295 - Topics in Web Design


    3 credtis
    Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit.  Lecture: 3 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 296 - Museum Internship


    3 credits
    Internship without pay with an approved museum, collection, or historic site, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

  
  • ART 296 - On-Site Training: Web Design Internship


    3 credits

    Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Laboratory: 6 hours per week.

  
  • ART 298 - Museum Studies: Seminar & Project


    3 credits
    Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • ART 298 - Web Design Seminar and Project


    3 credits
    Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.


Biology

  
  • BIO 101 - General Biology I


    4 credits
    Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: Recitation and laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week.

  
  • BIO 102 - General Biology II


    4 credits
    Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: Recitation and laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 .
  
  • BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    4 credits
    Presents the study of anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Part I of II. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Natural Sciences 2 (NAS 2) or grade of C or better in BIO 101.   
  
  • BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    4 credits
    Continues study of anatomy and physiology including endocrine system, blood and cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, digestive system and nutrient metabolism, reproductive system, and prenatal development. Part II of II. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 141  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • BIO 145 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology


    4 credits
    Introduces human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, as well as the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. 6 hours per week.

  
  • BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Sciences


    4 credits
    Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectous diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices.  Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: Recitation and laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 101  with a C or better or completion of BIO 141  with a C or better.
  
  • BIO 165 - Principles in Regulatory and Quality Environments for Biotechnology


    2 credits
    Introduces basic information and problem solving techniques. Prepares students to work effectively in a scientific field and explains the basics of the regulatory and quality environments encountered in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical field. Surveys the principles and practices used on a day-to-day basis in regulatory affairs and quality systems.

      Lecture: 2 hours. Total: 2 hours per week.


Business Management and Administration

  
  • BUS 100 - Introduction to Business


    3 credits
    Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance and risk management. Develops business vocabulary. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I


    3 credits
    Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation and effective employee/supervisor relationships. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship


    3 credits
    Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance startup, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 117 - Leadership Development


    3 credits
    Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict and how to achieve positive results through others. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 195 - Microsoft Project


    3 credits
    Covers the use of project management software to assist a project manager to develop a schedule, assign resources to tasks, track progress, manage the budget, and analyze workloads.  Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 200 - Principles of Management


    3 credits
    Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior


    3 credits
    Presents a behaviorally oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change. Lecture: 3 hours per week

  
  • BUS 204 - Project Management


    3 credits
    Provides students with knowledge of essential skills and techniques necessary to lead or participate in projects assigned to managerial personnel. Covers time and task scheduling, resource management, problem solving strategies and other areas related to managing a project. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 205 - Human Resource Management


    3 credits
    Introduces employment, selection and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits and labor relations. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 206 - Advanced Project Management


    3 credits
    Provides students with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills and techniques necessary to lead projects assigned to project managers. Covers project initiating, project planning, project executing, project monitoring and controlling, and project closing. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  
  • BUS 208 - Quality and Productivity Management


    3 credits
    Focuses on the key quality improvement concepts regarding products and services, customers and suppliers, and systems and processes that make quality a part of the work life of an organization. Emphasizes the role of teams and a variety of quality improvement tools, charts, matrices, and diagrams.

      Lecture: 3 hours per week.

 

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