2019-20 Catalog 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
2019-20 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

Course Descriptions


 

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II


    Description: Extension of proficiency and development of receptive and expressive skills at the intermediate level. Emphasis on practical application of American sign language skills and cross-cultural communication with a focus on the cultural aspects.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ASL 201 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0
  
  • ASL 296 - Internship: American Sign Language


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • ASL 299 - Independent Study American Sign Language


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Anthropology

  
  • ANT 101 - Stones, Bones, and Human Origins


    Description: Introduction to physical anthropology. Emphasis on population genetics, primate evolution and behavior, and fossil man.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ANT 102 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology


    Description: Survey of anthropological principles with emphasis on concept of culture and nature of man as a social animal.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ANT 104 - Buried Cities and Lost Tribes


    Description: Introduction to the portion of human history that extends back 2.5 million years before the time of written records and archives. Emphasis on study of the world prehistory of humankind from a global perspective.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ANT 201 - Forensic Anthropology


    Description: Introduction to forensic anthropology. Emphasis on the examination of human skeletal remains for law enforcement agencies to determine the identity of unidentified bones.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 .

     

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3

  
  • ANT 214 - Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: The Supernatural in Cross-Cultural Perspective


    Description: Comparative anthropological survey of supernatural practices employed by western and nonwestern peoples in dealing with life crises, adversity, misfortune, bad luck, illness, death and similar phenomena beyond human control.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ANT 230 - Principles of Archeology


    Description: Introduction to methods, theory, and techniques used in archaeology. The scope of human prehistory from the earliest human cultures to the rise of complex civilizations.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ANT 231 - Southwestern Archeology


    Description: Survey of man's prehistory in the southwestern United States beginning with the earliest evidence of man in the Southwest and concluding with the period just before Spanish contact.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ANT 232 - Indians of the Southwest


    Description: Survey of major Indian groups of the southwestern United States: Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Papago, Pima, River Yuman and Mountain Yuman (Yavapai, Hualapai, Havasupai). Emphasis on historical factors that have led to culture change. Development of these groups from Spanish contact to present.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ANT 296 - Internship: Anthropology


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • ANT 299 - Independent Study Anthropology


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Art

  
  • ART 105 - Art Gallery Management


    Description: Introduction to practices and procedures of galleries. Includes management of gallery spaces, professional business practices, exhibition and marketing of artwork. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 112   and ART 113 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • ART 110 - Drawing I

    ART 1111.
    Description: Perspective and visual perception studied as related to developing artistic visual growth in perceiving our environment. Emphasis on analysis of objects and their compositional placement within pictorial construction. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 111 - Drawing II


    Description: Development of technical and perceptual skills. Emphasis on composition as developed by shape, form, color and the special dynamics of plastic space. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design

    ART 1112.
    Description: Introduction to visual language utilized in all areas of art. Basic compositional principles and elements of two-dimensional design practiced through assigned projects. Various media explored. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • ART 113 - Three-Dimensional Design

    ART 1115.
    Description: Study of design principles with emphasis on three-dimensional aesthetics. Planning of sculptural, utilitarian, and environmental objects. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • ART 114 - Color


    Description: Principles of color theory related to the visual arts. Includes variety of media. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 115 - Color Pencil/Pastel


    Description: Color pencils and pastels as medium for drawing and painting. Emphasis on development of creative expression and study of color blending. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 120 - Ceramics I


    Description: Introduction to ceramics hand building techniques. Includes primary use of glazes, glaze applications, kiln firing processes and kiln atmosphere. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 121 - Ceramics II


    Description: Concentration on use of the potter's wheel and other clay-building methods, further development of glazing and firing. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 120 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 130 - Web Site Design I


    Description: Introduction to design and production of Web pages for publishing on the Internet using Adobe Creative Suite software. Application of design principles. This course is cross-listed with WEB 130 .

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 137  (may be taken concurrently)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • ART 131 - Graphic Design I


    Description: Creative solutions to problems of visual communication. Skill development in basic advertising layout and design. Basic typography and comprehensive roughs using Adobe Creative Suite Software. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 112  (may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 7
  
  • ART 132 - Graphic Design II


    Description: Creative solutions to advanced problems of visual communication. Skill development in advertising, logos, advanced layout and packaging using Adobe Creative Suite software. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 131  and ART 137 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 7
  
  • ART 137 - Adobe Photoshop I


    Description: Digital image fundamentals. Technical and creative use of Adobe® Photoshop® image manipulation software. Use of peripheral commercial hardware and software for image capture. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • ART 139 - Fundamentals of Video Editing


    Description: Basic techniques of capturing, editing, and distributing video content. Hands-on application of techniques for digital video; editing vocabulary; and sharing digital video.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • ART 140 - Jewelry I


    Description: Introduction to jewelry fabrication techniques for non-ferrous metals and associated materials. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 141 - Jewelry II


    Description: Advanced jewelry techniques, surface embellishment, casting, fabrication, forging, and joining non-ferrous metals. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 140 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 142 - Lapidary I


    Description: Introduction to the tools, machinery and processes of the lapidary arts. Orientation to various geological source materials. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • ART 143 - Theater Set Building


    Description: Introduction to set design and building, joinery, machining, hand skills, assembly and finishing techniques. Application of design principles. This course is cross-listed with THR 143. 

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 144 - Furniture and Woodworking I


    Description: Introduction to furniture design, joinery, machining, hand skills, assembly and finishing techniques. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 145 - Furniture and Woodworking II


    Description: Advanced furniture design, joinery, jig building, and woodworking techniques. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 144 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 147 - Wood Turning I


    Description: Study of theory and design of wood lathe-turned objects. Includes wood-turning techniques, use of wood lathe and associated tooling. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 154 - Digital Photography I


    Description: Creative digital camera operation. Identifying, measuring and controlling light values. Digital darkroom techniques, workflow applications and output processes. Application of design principles. Requires a Digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera with manually adjustable aperture, shutter speed, and focus.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 137  (may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 156 - Photographic Lighting


    Description: Fundamentals of photographic lighting. Understanding, measuring and controlling lighting situations. Studio and location lighting. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: ART 154  (may be taken concurrently)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • ART 157 - Digital Photography II


    Description: Advanced creative digital camera operation and exposure control. Advanced digital darkroom techniques, workflow applications and output processes. Application of design principles. Requires a Digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera with manually adjustable aperture, shutter speed and focus. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 154  and ART 237  (ART 237  may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 158 - Photography Topics:


    Description: Exploration of Photographic media.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 154  (may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 160 - Printmaking I


    Description: Introduction to printmaking techniques including monoprint, collograph, relief and elementary intaglio printing. Exploration of different methods of inking, registration, hand and press techniques. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 162 - Monoprint I


    Description: Introduction to principles of water-base and oil-base techniques for this single print process. Techniques of registration and color overlays. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 180 - Sculpture I


    Description: Introductory exploration of sculpture through fabrication, casting and carving. Use the human form and abstraction for creative problem solving. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 181 - Sculpture II


    Description: Advanced sculpture processes: modeling, mixed media, casting, and stone carving. Develop personal imagery and aesthetics through sculptural form.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 180 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 182 - Sculpture: Welded Metal I


    Description: Exploration of sculpture using Oxyacetylene torches and GMAW (wire) arc welding processes. Emphasis on welding, cutting, and shaping metal to explore sculptural forms. No prior welding experience is necessary. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 183 - Sculpture: Welded Metal II


    Description: Continued exploration of sculpture using Oxyacetylene torches and GMAW (wire) arc welding processes. Assignments expand personal imagery in metal sculpture. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 182 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 190 - Oil/Acrylic Painting I


    Description: Study and experimentation in painting techniques employed by modern and old masters. Emphasis on personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 191 - Oil/Acrylic Painting II


    Description: Development of personal expression through study of different techniques of painting. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 190 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 193 - Plein-Air Painting


    Description: Outdoor landscape painting with emphasis on fostering creative expression in visual interpretation of natural forms through the study of composition, color and perspective. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 194 - Watercolor I


    Description: Exploration of transparent qualities of watercolor medium. Techniques and materials used to stimulate personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 195 - Watercolor II


    Description: Independent development using the watercolor medium. Study of varied techniques will be utilized to meet individual needs. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 194 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 196 - Portraiture I


    Description: Emphasis on portraiture techniques for individuals proficient in a specific medium. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110  and ART 190 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 197 - Portraiture II


    Description: Advanced study of portraiture personalizing techniques and palettes. Emphasis on capturing the subject's personality. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 196 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 198 - Art Topics


    Description: Exploration of art media.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 2 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 200 - Art History I

    ART 1101.
    Description: Western art from the Paleolithic Period to the Fourteenth Century. Two and three dimensional art and architecture evaluated in historical and cultural context. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ART 201 - Art History II

    ART 1102.
    Description: Western art from the Fourteenth to the Twentieth Century. Two and three dimensional art and architecture are evaluated in historical and cultural context. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 101A  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ART 202 - History of Modern and Contemporary Art


    Description: Western art, craft, design and architecture from 1850 to the present. Two and three dimensional art, craft, design and architecture are evaluated in historical and cultural context. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • ART 210 - Life Drawing I


    Description: Developing skills and expressiveness in drawing a basic form, construction and gesture of the human figure. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 211 - Life Drawing II


    Description: Emphasis on drawing forms. Personal growth and individual techniques developed through projects emphasizing various media and techniques in drawing history. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 210 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 212 - Life Painting


    Description: Techniques of figure painting with an emphasis on the form, construction and gesture of the figure. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110  and ART 190 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 222 - Advanced Projects: Ceramics


    Description: Advanced study of clay building methods, glazing and firing techniques with emphasis on design and honing personal aesthetic.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 121 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 230 - Digital Printing Technology and Applications


    Description: Fundamentals of digital print technology, including color management, short run print processes, and fine art giclee printing. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 137 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 231 - Graphic Design Illustration


    Description: Contemporary styles in editorial, story, and advertising illustration. Skill development in information graphics, figure illustration and product design using Adobe Creative Suite software. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 110  or ART 112 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 7
  
  • ART 232 - Portfolio Development


    Description: Develop traditional and electronic graphic design and fine arts portfolios. Create resume and other career search materials. Develop advanced design and technical skills. Exhibition skills. Apply design principles. Completed body of art work needed for class.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 112  and ART 137  or Instructor Permission.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • ART 236 - Digital Pre-Press


    Description: Preparation of computer files for submission to a digital and off-set printer. Emphasis on final output and terminology. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 131  and ART 137 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • ART 237 - Adobe Photoshop II


    Description: Still photography digital manipulation. Use of computer and peripheral hardware and associated commercial software with Adobe Photoshop software to alter photographic images. Production of still image files and hardcopy output. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 137 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • ART 242 - Lapidary II


    Description: Advanced techniques using specialized lapidary tools to create cabochons from rare materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 142 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • ART 245 - Advanced Projects in Jewelry


    Description: Advanced individual projects in jewelry and metalsmithing. Includes review of processes, tools, and materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 140  and ART 141 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 247 - Wood Turning II


    Description: Use of the wood lathes for creative expression. Contemporary tools and techniques used on and off the lathes to create artistic woodturnings. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 147 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 248 - Advanced Projects in Wood


    Description: Designing, fabricating functional pieces and/or making sculpture to explore the potentials of the medium. Projects are to be a unified series. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 145 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 249 - Advanced Projects in Wood Turning


    Description: Emphasis on design and varied techniques to explore the potentials of three-dimensional form. Projects are to be a unified series working toward portfolio development. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 247 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 254 - Digital Photography III


    Description: Application of digital photographic techniques in the photographic market. Commercial studio lighting. Portrait, landscape and documentary photography. Nontraditional media and processes. Marketplace research and portfolio development. Advanced application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 157  and either ART 237  or ART 256.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • ART 258 - Photographic Lighting II


    Description: Advanced photographic lighting techniques. Studio and location lighting applications. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 156 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • ART 260 - Printmaking II


    Description: Basic techniques of etching, aquatint, and softground processes. Use of engraving, etching tools and roulettes for hand-texturing techniques. Single plate color techniques. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 160 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 261 - Printmaking III


    Description: Advanced study of printmaking techniques in areas such as combined plate processes of embossment, collograph, texturing build-up techniques and multiple-plate processes of intaglio and relief printing. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 260 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 262 - Monoprint II


    Description: Techniques of single-plate building for depth of color, value, texture, linear or value properties. Exploration of lift-off and other techniques in both water and oil media. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 162 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  
  • ART 281 - Advanced Projects in Sculpture


    Description: Design and techniques for additive process, carved and/or mixed media sculpture to explore the potentials of three-dimensional form. Projects are to be a unified series of projects working toward portfolio development. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 181 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 283 - Advanced Projects in Welded Sculpture


    Description: Emphasis on design and fabrication of metal sculpture to explore the potentials of the medium. Unified series of projects working toward portfolio development. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 183 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 292 - Advanced Projects in Oil and Acrylic


    Description: Advanced projects in oil and acrylic painting. Review of techniques and materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 191 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 293 - Advanced Projects in Watercolor


    Description: Advanced projects in watercolor painting. Review of techniques and materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ART 195 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 296 - Internship: Art


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • ART 298 - Art Workshop


    Description: Exploration and application of media techniques.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • ART 299 - Independent Study Art


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Automotive

  
  • AUT 100 - Automotive/Diesel Preventative Maintenance


    Description: Fundamentals of truck equipment and automobile basic preventative maintenance procedures.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • AUT 105 - Introduction to Auto Body Repair


    Description: Basic fabrication and primer application. Emphasis on nonstructural body repair, filling, sanding, primers, and spraying techniques.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 106 - Automotive/Motorcycle Custom Painting


    Description: Automotive paint finishing using professional techniques and equipment. Includes color selection, mixing, masking, sanding, spraying, maintaining a spray booth, and post-paint care.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    AUT 105  (May be taken concurrently) OR

    AUT 107  (May be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4

  
  • AUT 107 - Autographics/Airbrushing


    Description: Basic theory and fundamentals of automotive/motorcycle airbrushing.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 108 - Diesel Engine Repair Technology


    Description: Theory, diagnosis and service common to all diesel engines. Includes engine rebuilding and performance testing along with engine mechanical fuel systems and testing. Preparation for the ASE Certification test on Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines and Light Duty Diesel Engines ASE Automotive Certification.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 109 - Auto/Diesel Electrical Systems


    Description: Electrical principles and diagnosis of diesel and automotive electrical systems. Includes repair of batteries, charging systems, starting systems, ignition systems and use of electrical testing instruments.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 110 - Advanced Airbrushing Techniques


    Description: Advanced airbrushing techniques including airbrushing with pearls, metal flakes, candies, transparents, and translucents. Special faux effects including portraits and real fire.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AUT 107 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 111 - Auto Body Welding and Collision Repair


    Description: Removal, replacement, and repair of body panels, door skins, fender patch, rocker panels, floor components, mechanical components, and quarter panels. Includes structural damage repair.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 115 - Auto Body and Paint Project


    Description: Individual project in auto body repair and paint application. Incorporates planning and design, tool and material selection and project completion.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    AUT 105  (may be taken concurrently) or

    AUT 106  (may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 2
    Lab: 4

  
  • AUT 122 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles


    Description: Theory, diagnosis and repair of selected GM, Ford and Chrysler automatic transmissions.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AUT 109.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 123 - Automotive Brakes


    Description: General braking principles, terms, definitions, and other functions connected with the automobile braking system. Correct operation and use of brake servicing equipment for drum and disc brakes.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 124 - Auto/Diesel Manual Drive Trains


    Description: Theory, diagnosis, and service of clutches, driveline, synchromesh transmissions, final drives and manual shift transmissions. Preparation for the ASE Certification Test on A3 Manual Drive Trains and T3 Truck Drive Trains.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 126 - Auto/Diesel Suspension and Steering


    Description: Principles of suspension system geometry and steering systems operation. Adjustment, correction, repair and replacement components of system components.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 128 - Auto/Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning


    Description: Theory of heat transfer forms of matter, refrigeration cycle, and operating principles of automotive air conditioning systems. Fundamentals in testing, repairing, disassembling and assembling components of heating and air conditioning systems.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 135 - Diesel Braking Systems


    Description: Theory, diagnosis and repair of diesel air, hydraulic and anti-lock brake systems. Emphasis on tires and wheels, and hydraulic and air brake systems.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 153 - Auto Engine Repair


    Description: Theory of operation of gasoline powered engines. Includes engine servicing and engine removal and replacement procedures.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 208 - Advanced Diesel Engine Repair


    Description: Advanced block, crankshaft, bearing, and cylinder head and timing component diagnosis and repair.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AUT 108 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 225 - Diesel Engine Performance


    Description: Principles of operation, diagnosis and repair of engine fuel and computer systems. Use of diagnostic oscilloscope and scan tools to repair malfunctioning fuel and computer systems.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AUT 109 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 230 - Advanced Light/Medium Duty Diesel Diagnosis 1500-4500 Series


    Description: Theory of operation of current model diesel engine systems.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
 

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