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ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 3
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.
Corequisite: ACC 213.
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ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 3
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 .
Corequisite: ACC 214 .
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ACC 213 - Principles of Accounting Laboratory I Credits 1
Provides problem-solving experience to supplement instruction in ACC 211 .
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Corequisite: ACC 211 .
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ACC 214 - Principles of Accounting Laboratory II Credits 1
Provides problem-solving experience to supplement instruction in ACC 212 .
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Corequisite: ACC 212 .
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ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits 3
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 .
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ACC 222 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits 3
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
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ACC 231 - Cost Accounting I Credits 3
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 .
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ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I Credits 3
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.
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ACC 262 - Principles of Federal Taxation II Credits 3
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.
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ACC 290 - Coordinated Internship in Accounting Credits 2-4
Supervised on-the-job training in approved business, industrial, and service firms coordinated by the College. Applicable to all career and technical and transfer curricula at the discretion of the College.
Variable hours.
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Administration of Justice |
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ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice Credits 3
Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system components: law enforcement, judiciary, and corrections. This course is intended to transfer.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 115 - Patrol Procedures Credits 3
Describes, instructs and evaluates street-level procedures commonly employed by patrol officers in everyday law enforcement operations.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week
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ADJ 116 - Special Enforcement Topics Credits 3
Considers contemporary issues, problems, and controversies in law enforcement.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 130 - Introduction to Criminal Law Credits 3
Surveys the general principles of American criminal law, the elements of major crimes, and the basic steps of prosecution procedure. This course is NOT intended to transfer.
Lecture 3 hours per week
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ADJ 131 - Legal Evidence Credits 3
Surveys the identification, degrees, and admissibility of evidence for criminal prosecution; examines pretrial and trial procedures as they pertain to the rules of evidence.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional Credits 3
Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts, and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections Credits 3
Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationship to other aspects of the criminal justice system.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 161 - Introduction to Computer Crime Credits 3
Provides a basic introduction to the nature of computer crimes, computer criminals, relevant law, investigative techniques, and emerging trends.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 170 - Street Gangs and Law Enforcement Credits 3
Teaches the philosophy and history of gangs in America through the eyes of law enforcement, courts, corrections and the citizenry. Examines methods by which law enforcement defines the gang problem and intervenes in gang membership. Explores gang globalization; differentiates street gangs and terrorist cells.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week
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ADJ 201 - Criminology Credits 3
Studies current and historical data pertaining to criminal and other deviant behavior. Examines theories that explain crime and criminal behavior in human society.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 227 - Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel Credits 3
Surveys the basic guarantees of liberty described in the U.S. Constitution and the historical development of these restrictions on government power, primarily through U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Reviews rights of free speech, press, assembly, as well as criminal procedure guarantees (to counsel, jury trial, habeas corpus, etc.) as they apply to the activities of those in the criminal justice system. This course is intended to transfer.
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 229 - Law Enforcement and the Community Credits 3
Considers current efforts by law enforcement personnel to achieve an effective working relationship with the community. Surveys and analyzes various interactive approaches of law enforcement agencies and the citizenry they serve.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 232 - Domestic Violence Credits 3
Surveys historical issues that have affected family violence. Examines current trends in the context of the criminal justice system.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation Credits 3
Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling, and preserving of evidence.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ADJ 240 - Techniques of Interviewing Credits 3
Provides the student with essential skills and techniques necessary to obtain quality information from victims, witnesses, and suspects, regarding criminal activity. Emphasizes locations and settings for interviews, kinesics, proxemics, and paralinguistics of both the interviewer and interviewee.
Lecture: 3 hours per week Total: 3 hours per week
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ADJ 290 - Internship in Administration of Justice Credits 2-4
Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, and service firms coordinated by the College.
Variable hours
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Administrative Support Technology |
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AST 101 - Keyboarding I Credits 3
Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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AST 132 - Word Processing I(Word) Credits 1
Introduces students to a word processing program to create, edit, save, and print documents.
Lecture 1 hour per week. Recommended: 20 wpm keyboarding skills.
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AST 234 - Records and Database Management Credits 2-4
Teaches filing and records management procedures using microcomputer database software. Incorporates both manual and electronic methods for managing information may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
Corequisite: A laboratory co-requisite (AST 235)
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AST 242 - Medical Insurance and Coding Credits 3
Teaches coding for medical services rendered within a medical office setting utilizing current coding books for maximum reimbursement.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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AST 243 - Office Administration I Credits 3
Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): AST 101 .
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AST 290 - Internship in Administrative Support Technology Credits 2-4
Supervised on-the job training in approved business, industrial, and service firms coordinated by the College. Applicable to all career and technical and transfer curricula at the discretion of the College.
Variable hours.
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American Sign Language |
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ASL 101 - American Sign Language I Credits 4
Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gesture skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the deaf community. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 4 hours per week. Total: 4 hours per week.
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ASL 102 - American Sign Language II Credits 4
Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling, and grammatical nonmanual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gesture skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the deaf community. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 4 hours per week. Total: 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 101
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ASL 201 - American Sign Language III Credits 3
Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Contact with the deaf community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 or instructor permission.
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ASL 202 - American Sign Language IV Credits 3
Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Contact with the deaf community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 201
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ART 100 - Art Appreciation Credits 3
Introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day. Describes architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques. Highlights major artists and key contributions from global and Western culture. Covers content chronologically and/or thematically. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week
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ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic Credits 3
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. Total: 3 hours per week
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ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern Credits 3
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 Total: 3 hours per week
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ART 109 - History of Women Artists Credits 3
Surveys the work of women artists through history, with emphasis on the role of women artists.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ART 116 - Design for the Web I Credits 3
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 per week. Studio Instruction: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week
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ART 117 - Design for the Web II Credits 3
Continues the study of design concepts introduced in Design for the Web I (ART 116). Concentrates on the addition of animation, sound, and interactivity to the web pages. Explores advanced design problems.
Lecture: 2 hours per week. Studio Instruction: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week
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ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing Credits 3
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. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 1 hour per week. Studio Instruction: 4 hours per week. Total: 5 hours per week.
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ART 122 - Drawing II Credits 4
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. This course is intended to transfer.
Lecture: 2 hours per week Studio Instruction: 4 hours per week Total: 6 hours per week.
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ART 125 - Introduction to Painting Credits 3
Introduces study of color, composition, and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. This course is intended to transfer.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio Instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ART 130 - Introduction to Multimedia Credits 3-4
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 hours. Studio Instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits 3
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. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 1 hour per week. Studio Instruction: 4 hours per week Total: 5 hours per week
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ART 132 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits 3
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. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 1 hour per week. Studio Instruction: 4 hours per week Total: 5 hours per week
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ART 138 - Figure Drawing I Credits 4
Develops drawing skills for beginning and experienced students. Explores a broad range of drawing problems dealing with the human figure in costume using various media and techniques.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 121 .
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ART 141 - Typography I Credits 3
Studies the history of letter forms and typefaces and examines their uses in contemporary communications media. Emphasizes applications to specific design problems. Includes identification and specification of type, copy fitting and hands-on typesetting problems.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 180 .
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ART 142 - Typography II Credits 3
Examines advanced applications of the studies completed in Typography I. Explores the use of typography in layout and design. Requires projects based on professional level problems designed to test the student’s practical knowledge as well as his or her creative ability. Applies computer techniques for working with type.
Lecture: 1-2 hours Laboratory: 2-4 hours per week Total: 4-6 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ART 140 and ART 141
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ART 150 - History of Film and Animation Credits 3
Exposes the student to the rich history of temporal imagery from the invention of the zoetrope 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 Twentieth 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. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 153 for ART 154 .
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ART 153 - Ceramics I Credits 4
Presents problems in the design and production of functional and nonfunctional ceramic works. Includes hand building, the potter’s wheel, and clays and glazes.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ART 154 - Ceramics II Credits 4
Presents problems in the design and production of functional and nonfunctional ceramic works. Includes hand building, the potter’s wheel, and clays and glazes.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Completed ART 153 .
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ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits 3
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 the creative potential of the new electronic media environment.
Lecture 2 hours. Lab 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ART 190 - Coordinated Internship Credits 1
Supervised on-the-job training in graphic design coordinated by the College.
Variable hours per week.
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ART 203 - Animation I Credits 3
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.
Lecture2 hours, Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ART 207 - 3D Model Rendering Credits 3
Provides the student with an advanced understanding of the principles of building three dimensional objects, characters, and interior and exterior environments with current industry software.
Lecture 2 hours, Lab 2 hours, Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 130 and ART 131 .
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ART 208 - Video Techniques Credits 3
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. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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ART 231 - Sculpture I Credits 4
Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media. Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics, and terra cotta. May include field trips.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week
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ART 232 - Sculpture II Credits 4
Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media. Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics and terra cotta. May include field trips.
Lecture: 2 hours Studio Instruction: 4 hours 6 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ART 131
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ART 235 - Functional Ceramics Credits 4
Explores the design and production of functional ceramics, including hand building and use of the wheel.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 154 .
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ART 236 - Sculptural Ceramics Credits 4
Explores the design and production of sculptural ceramics, including hand building and use of the wheel.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 154 .
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ART 241 - Painting I Credits 4
Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ART 242 - Painting II Credits 4
Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value.
Lecture: 2 hours Studio Instruction: 4 hours 6 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ART 122
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ART 251 - Communication Design I Credits 3
Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 131 , ART 141 , and ART 180
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ART 252 - Communication Design II Credits 3
Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design.
Lecture: 2 hours per week. Studio Instruction: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ART 131 and ART 140
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ART 263 - Interactive Design I Credits 4
Focuses on creative concepts of design problem solving for interactive design: techniques specific to web, multimedia for the web, and other interactive design products.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 131 and ART 180 .
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ART 264 - Interactive Design II Credits 3
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.
Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: 2-4 hours per week Total: 4-6 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): ART 121, ART 131, ART 135, ART 140, ART 141, ART 263
Corequisite: ART 142
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ART 270 - Motion Graphics I Credits 3
Introduces fundamental concepts for motion graphics, including graphics and promos for television networks and film titles and logs for advertising. Focuses on design presentation and development, screen composition, graphic transitions and content.
Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ART 271 - Printmaking I Credits 3
Introduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques. Includes woodcuts, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. Provides historical perspective on printmaking.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ART 272 - Printmaking II Credits 3
Introduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques. Includes woodcut, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. Provides historical perspective on printmaking.
Lecture: 2 hours Studio Instruction: 3 hours 5 hours per week
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ART 283 - Computer Graphics I Credits 3
Utilizes micro-computers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects that reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 180 and ART 131 .
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ART 284 - Computer Graphics II Credits 3
Utilizes micro-computers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects that reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use.
Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 180 .
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ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation Credits 1
Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing, and job interviewing for students. Recommended for final semester program students. Requires instructor’s approval.
Lecture: 1-2 hours per week Studio Instruction: 0-4 hours per week Total: 1-6 hours per week
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PHT 101 - Photography I Credits 3
Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Requires outside shooting and lab work.
Lecture: 1 hour per week Laboratory: 4 hours per week Total: 5 hours per week
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Biology |
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BIO 101 - General Biology I Credits 4
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 per week Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Corequisite: BIO 101 lab. Credit toward graduation will not be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106 .
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BIO 102 - General Biology II Credits 4
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. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101
Corequisite: BIO 102 lab.
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BIO 106 - Life Science Credits 4
Surveys the basic concepts of life science. Engages in the scientific process by developing hypotheses, gathering data, and analyzing results. Explores topics within the context of the societal implications of science. Intended for students not majoring in science. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Credit toward graduation will not be awarded for both BIO 106 and BIO 101. BIO 106 will not satisfy the lab science requirement for the AS in Physical and Natural Science. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer Course.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week Total: 6 hours per week.
Corequisite: BIO 106 Lab.
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BIO 107 - Biology of the Environment Credits 4
Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth, and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification recovery, evolution, bio-geochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, and ozone depletion and acid deposition. Lecture and laboratory must be taken in the same semester. This course is intended to transfer.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Corequisite: BIO 107 lab
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BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits 4
Presents the study of anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.
Lecture: 3 hours per week Laboratory: 3 hours per week Total: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Demonstration of NAS 2 concepts of Chemical Concepts, Cytology, and Inheritance through NAS 2 completion; or equivalent.
Corequisite: BIO 141 lab
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BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits 4
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.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: BIO 142 lab
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BIO 145 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits 4
Surveys human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
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BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Sciences Credits 4
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 infectious 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 per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or BI) 141
Corequisite: BIO 150 lab.
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BIO 180 - Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology Credits 1
Provides an understanding of the many careers in biotechnology and the Central Dogma of Biology on which these careers are based.
Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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BIO 206 - Cell Biology Credits 4
Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 and one semester of college biology chemistry.
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BIO 256 - General Genetics Credits 4
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 102 or equivalent.
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BIO 270 - General Ecology Credits 4
Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems.
Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 & BIO 102 or BIO 101 & BIO 107 .
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study Credits 2
This is a capstone independent research course designed for science degree students.
Variable hours
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of BIO 101 and one of the following courses: BIO 102 , 200-level Biology course or BIO 150 and instructor permission.
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Business Management and Administration |
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business Credits 3
Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, finance, marketing, production, and risk and human resource management.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship Credits 3
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. This course is NOT intended to transfer.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 165 - Small Business Management Credits 3
Identifies management concerns unique to small businesses. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business, and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 200 - Principles of Management Credits 3
Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles of realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
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.
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BUS 202 - Applied Management Principles Credits 3
Focuses on management practices and issues. May use case studies and/or management decision models to analyze and develop solutions to management problems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 205 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
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.
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BUS 208 - Quality and Productivity Management Credits 3
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, including team meeting skills and techniques, and a variety of quality improvement tools, such as flowcharts, run charts, Pareto diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, evaluation matrices, and implementation roadmaps.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credits 3
Introduces statistics as a tool in decision making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index numbers, probability theory, and time series analysis.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 224 - Statistical Analysis for Business Credits 4
Discusses the business statistics topics typically covered in business degree programs. Covers frequency distributions, descriptive measures, probability concepts, probability distributions, sampling, hypotheses testing for means and proportions, Chi-square distribution, simple linear regression and briefly, multiple linear regression.
Lecture: 4 hours per week. Total: 4 hours per week
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BUS 227 - Quantitative Methods Credits 3
Includes overview of quantitative methods in business decision making, simple and multiple regression and correlation analysis, time series analysis and business forecasting, decision analysis, linear programming, transportation and assignment methods, and network models. May include computer applications.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 163.
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