CFCC 2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    May 02, 2024  
CFCC 2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note:
Prerequisites: A course taken prior to another course.

  1. CFCC administers one placement test: NCDAP. Satisfactory scores on placement tests taken at other colleges (SAT, ACT, COMPASS) may be used to waive Reading, Writing and Mathematical prerequisites. See the Placement Test Advising Guide, for additional information or talk with a counselor.
  2. Receipt of transfer credit for ENG 111   or above will waive the Reading and/or Writing prerequisites for certain courses.
  3. Receipt of a curriculum math credit will waive the prerequisites for certain courses.

Corequisites: A course taken at the same time as another course or prior to the course to be taken.

Some courses in communications, humanities/fine arts, mathematics, natural science, or social/behavioral science may fulfill a general education requirement in one of the following programs: AA (Associate in Arts), AS (Associate in Science), AFA (Associate in Fine Arts), AGE (Associate in General Education), AAS (Associate in Applied Science), DIP (Diploma), or CER (Certificate). Please refer to the programs of study section of this catalog for courses that satisfy each program’s general education requirements.

Developmental Math: Effective 2014 Fall, as mandated by the System Office, developmental math has been broken up into eight modules agreed upon and approved by the state. Students who have taken previous developmental math courses should refer to this table to equate current developmental math courses.

MAT 060 = DMA 10 , DMA 20 , DMA 30 
MAT 070 = DMA 40  , DMA 50  
MAT 080 = DMA 60  , DMA 70  , DMA 80   

Developmental English and Reading: Students who have taken previous developmental English and Reading courses should refer to this table to equate current developmental English and Reading courses.

ENG 075 = DRE 96 
ENG 085 = DRE 97 
ENG 095 = DRE 98  

 
  
  • ACA 85 - Improving Study Skills


    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 1

    This course is designed to improve academic study skills and introduce resources that will complement developmental courses and engender success in college-level courses. Topics include basic study skills, memory techniques, note-taking strategies, test-taking techniques, library skills, personal improvement strategies, goal-setting, and learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to apply techniques learned to improve performance in college-level classes. (S20494)

  
  • ACA 90 - Student Success Strategies


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course is intended to provide students with skills and strategies to promote success in college, career, and life. Topics include the College’s physical, academic, and social environment, promotes personal development, and cultivates learning strategies essential for student success. Upon completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to meet educational and life goals. (S23846)

  
  • ACA 111 - College Student Success


    Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 1

    This course introduces the college’s physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives. (S13509)

  
  • ACA 122 - College Transfer Success


    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 1

    This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions. (S24018)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting


    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    This course introduces business decision-making using accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. (S20278)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting


    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-120; minimum grade C
    This course includes a greater emphasis on managerial and cost accounting skills. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting concepts for external and internal analysis, reporting and decision-making. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret transactions relating to managerial concepts including product-costing systems. (S20282)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ACC 122 - Prin of Financial Acct II


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-120; Minimum grade C
    This course provides additional instruction in the financial accounting concepts and procedures introduced in ACC 120. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of specific balance sheet accounts, with in-depth instruction of the accounting principles applied to these accounts. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, prepare journal entries, and prepare reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. (S20286)

  
  • ACC 129 - Individual Income Taxes


    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-120
    This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Topics include tax law, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for preparation of individual income tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various individual tax forms. (S20283)

  
  • ACC 130 - Business Income Taxes


    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-129
    This course introduces the relevant laws governing business and fiduciary income taxes. Topics include tax law relating to business organizations, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for the preparation of business tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various business tax forms. (S20277)

  
  • ACC 140 - Payroll Accounting


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Prerequisites: Take One: ACC-115 or ACC-120
    This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; calculating social security, income, and unemployment taxes; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries using appropriate technology. (S24972)

  
  • ACC 150 - Accounting Software Appl


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Prerequisites: Take One: ACC-115 or ACC-120
    This course introduces microcomputer applications related to accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting package to accurately solve accounting problems. (S24974)

  
  • ACC 175 - Hotel and Restaurant Acct


    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    This course covers generally accepted accounting principles and the uniform system of accounts for small hotels and motels of the American Hotel and Motel Association. Emphasis is placed on the accounting cycle, analysis of financial statements, and payroll procedures including treatment of tips. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the accounting principles and procedures used in hotels and restaurants. (S11585)

  
  • ACC 220 - Intermediate Accounting I


    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-120 Take ACC-122
    This course is a continuation of the study of accounting principles with in-depth coverage of theoretical concepts and financial statements. Topics include generally accepted accounting principles and extensive analysis of balance sheet components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, including the application of financial standards. (S20836)

  
  • ACC 221 - Intermediate Acct II


    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-220
    This course is a continuation of ACC 220. Emphasis is placed on special problems which may include leases, bonds, investments, ratio analyses, present value applications, accounting changes, and corrections. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. (S10687)

  
  • ACC 225 - Cost Accounting


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-121
    This course introduces the nature and purposes of cost accounting as an information system for planning and control. Topics include direct materials, direct labor, factory overhead, process, job order, and standard cost systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. (S10695)

  
  • ACC 267 - Fraud Examination


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ACC-120
    This course is an introduction to the investigation techniques used to discover fraudulent activities. Emphasis is placed on the techniques for the detection, deterrence and prevention of the major types of occupational and management frauds. Upon completion, students should be able to examine relevant fraud cases and apply critical thinking and technology skills used in fraud examination. (S24965)

  
  • AGR 139 - Intro to Sustainable Ag


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course will provide students with a clear perspective on the principles, history and practices of sustainable agriculture in our local and global communities. Students will be introduced to the economic, environmental and social impacts of agriculture. Upon completion, students will be able to identify the principles of sustainable agriculture as they relate to basic production practices. (S23337)

  
  • AHR 110 - Intro to Refrigeration


    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 5

    Corequisites: Take AHR-111

    This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process, and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade. (S23419)

  
  • AHR 111 - HVACR Electricity


    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Corequisites: Take AHR-110

    This course introduces electricity as it applies to HVACR equipment. Emphasis is placed on power sources, interaction of electrical components, wiring of simple circuits, and the use of electrical test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate good wiring practices and the ability to read simple wiring diagrams. (S23420)

  
  • AHR 112 - Heating Technology


    Class: 2 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Corequisites: Take AHR-110

    This course covers the fundamentals of heating including oil, gas, and electric heating systems. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, system operating characteristics, installation techniques, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic oil, gas, and electrical heating systems and describe the major components of a heating system. (S23421)

  
  • AHR 113 - Comfort Cooling


    Class: 2 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take AHR-110
    This course covers the installation procedures, system operations, and maintenance of residential and light commercial comfort cooling systems. Topics include terminology, component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured comfort levels. Upon completion, students should be able to use psychrometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation. (S23422)

  
  • AHR 114 - Heat Pump Technology


    Class: 2 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take One: AHR-110 or AHR-113
    This course covers the principles of air source and water source heat pumps. Emphasis is placed on safety, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and analyze system performance and perform routine service procedures. ALL (S23423)

  
  • AHR 115 - Refrigeration Systems


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Prerequisites: Take AHR-110
    This course introduces refrigeration systems and applications. Topics include defrost methods, safety and operational control, refrigerant piping, refrigerant recovery and charging, and leak testing. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in installing and testing refrigeration systems and perform simple repairs. (S14137)

  
  • AHR 120 - HVACR Maintenance


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    This course introduces the basic principles of industrial air conditioning and heating systems. Emphasis is placed on preventive maintenance procedures for heating and cooling equipment and related components. Upon completion, students should be able to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks, maintain records, and assist in routine equipment repairs. ALL (S13153)

  
  • AHR 130 - HVAC Controls


    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take One: AHR-111, ELC-111, or ELC-112
    This course covers the types of controls found in residential and commercial comfort systems. Topics include electrical and electronic controls, control schematics and diagrams, test instruments, and analysis and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair common residential and commercial comfort system controls. (S23273)

  
  • AHR 133 - HVAC Servicing


    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Corequisites: Take One: AHR-112 OR AHR-113

    The course covers the maintenance and servicing of HVAC equipment. Topics include testing, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment and record keeping. Upon completion, students should be able to adjust, maintain, and service HVAC equipment. (S13769)

  
  • AHR 140 - All-Weather Systems


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Prerequisites: Take One: AHR-112 or AHR-113
    This course covers the principles of combination heating and cooling systems including gas-electric, all-electric, and oil-electric systems. Topics include PTAC’s and package and split-system units. Upon completion, students should be able to understand systems performance and perform routine maintenance procedures. (S11450)

  
  • AHR 210 - Residential Building Code


    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Corequisites: Take AHR-110

    This course covers the residential building codes that are applicable to the design and installation of HVAC systems. Topics include current residential codes as applied to HVAC design, service, and installation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct usage of residential building codes that apply to specific areas of the HVAC trade. (S10349)

  
  • AHR 211 - Residential System Design


    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the principles and concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Topics include heating and cooling load estimating, basic psychrometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon completion, students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling system. ALL (S23445)

  
  • ALT 120 - Renewable Energy Tech


    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an introduction to multiple technologies that allow for the production and conservation of energy from renewable sources. Topics include hydo-electric, wind power, passive and active solar energy, tidal energy, appropriate building techniques, and energy conservation methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of renewable energy production and its impact on humans and their environment. (S22049)

  
  • ALT 250 - Thermal Systems


    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces concepts, tools, techniques, and materials used to convert thermal energy into a viable, renewable energy resource. Topics include forced convection, heat flow and exchange, radiation, the various elements of thermal system design, regulations, and system installation and maintenance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of geothermal and solar thermal systems and corresponding regulations. (S22481)

  
  • ANT 210 - General Anthropology


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the physical, archaeological, linguistic, and ethnological fields of anthropology. Topics include human origins, genetic variations, archaeology, linguistics, primatology, and contemporary cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the four major fields of anthropology. (S13262)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ANT 220 - Cultural Anthropology


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the nature of human culture. Emphasis is placed on cultural theory, methods of fieldwork, and cross-cultural comparisons in the areas of ethnology, language, and the cultural past. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic cultural processes and how cultural data are collected and analyzed. (S10526)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ANT 221 - Comparative Cultures


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an ethnographic survey of societies around the world covering their distinctive cultural characteristics and how these relate to cultural change. Emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences in social institutions such as family, economics, politics, education, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a variety of cultural adaptive strategies. (S10536)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ANT 230A - Physical Anthropology Lab


    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 1

    Corequisites: Take ANT-230

    This course provides laboratory work that reinforces the material presented in ANT 230. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises which may include fossil identification, genetic analysis, skeletal comparisons, forensics, computer simulations, and field observations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the analytical skills employed by anthropologists in the study of primate evolution and variation. (S12060)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ANT 230 - Physical Anthropology


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the scientific study of human evolution and adaptation. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary theory, population genetics, biocultural adaptation and human variation, as well as non-human primate evolution, morphology, and behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the biological and cultural processes which have resulted in the formation of the human species. (S11533)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ANT 240A - Archaeology Field Lab


    Class: 0 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Corequisites: Take ANT-240

    This course provides practical applications of archaeological methods. Emphasis is placed on basic archaeological methods and techniques required in site surveys, site classification, excavation, recording, processing, presentation, chronometry, and analysis of materials. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in applying archaeological methods and techniques to the excavation of a specific site. (S22352)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ANT 240 - Archaeology


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the scientific study of the unwritten record of the human past. Emphasis is placed on the process of human cultural evolution as revealed through archaeological methods of excavation and interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how archaeologists reconstruct the past and describe the variety of past human cultures. (S10965)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ANT 245 - World Prehistory


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an introduction to the prehistory of the Old and New world. Emphasis is placed on archaeological evidence from origins of human culture to the beginning of recorded history. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the variability of ancient human societies and the development of agriculture and urbanism. (S21935)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ARC 111 - Intro to Arch Technology


    Class: 1 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces basic architectural drafting techniques, lettering, use of architectural and engineer scales, and sketching. Topics include orthographic, axonometric, and oblique drawing techniques using architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details; reprographic techniques; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and print scaled drawings within minimum architectural standards. (S11683)

  
  • ARC 112 - Constr Matls & Methods


    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    This course introduces construction materials and methodologies. Topics include construction terminology, traditional and alternative materials and their properties, manufacturing processes, construction techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to detail construction assemblies and identify construction materials and properties. (S23271)

  
  • ARC 113 - Residential Arch Tech


    Class: 1 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ARC-111 Take ARC-114 ARC-114A
    Corequisites: Take ARC-112

    This course covers intermediate residential working drawings. Topics include residential plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of residential working drawings that are within accepted architectural standards. (S11635)

  
  • ARC 114A - Architectural CAD Lab


    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 1

    Corequisites: Take ARC-114

    This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance architectural CAD skills. Emphasis is placed on further development of commands and system operation. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and plot scaled architectural drawings. (S11284)

  
  • ARC 114 - Architectural CAD


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Corequisites: Take ARC-114A

    This course introduces basic architectural CAD techniques. Topics include basic commands and system hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and plot architectural drawings to scale within accepted architectural standards. (S10248)

  
  • ARC 132 - Specifications & Contracts


    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Prerequisites: Take ARC-112 Take ARC-230
    This course covers the development of written specifications and the implications of different contractual arrangements. Topics include specification development, contracts, bidding material research, and agency responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to write a specification section and demonstrate the ability to interpret contractual responsibilities. (S12627)

  
  • ARC 211 - Light Constr Technology


    Class: 1 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ARC-111
    Corequisites: Take ARC-112

    This course covers working drawings for light construction. Topics include plans, elevations, sections, and details; schedules; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of working drawings which are within accepted architectural standards. (S13934)

  
  • ARC 213 - Design Project


    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take All: ARC-111, ARC-112, and ARC-114 Take ARC-111 ARC-112 ARC-114 ARC-114A ARC-211
    This course provides the opportunity to design and prepare a set of contract documents within an architectural setting. Topics include schematic design, design development, construction documents, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of commercial contract documents. (S10726)

  
  • ARC 214 - Architectural Statics


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take All: ARC-111, ARC-112, and MAT-121
    This course covers the concepts of elementary statics as applied to architecture. Topics include forces, resultants, and types of force system; equations of equilibrium; reactions of simple architectural structures; internal forces in architectural roof trusses; frames and beams; centroids and moments of inertia as applied to architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium as applied to architectural forms. (S10740)

  
  • ARC 220 - Adv Architect CAD


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Prerequisites: Take ARC-114 Take ARC-114A
    This course provides file management, productivity, and CAD customization skills. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced proficiency techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to create prototype drawings and symbol libraries, compose sheets with multiple details, and use advanced drawing and editing commands. (S13375)

  
  • ARC 221 - Architectural 3-D CAD


    Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ARC-114 Take ARC-220
    This course introduces architectural three-dimensional CAD applications. Topics include three-dimensional drawing, coordinate systems, viewing, rendering, modeling, and output options. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare architectural three-dimensional drawings and renderings. (S13466)

  
  • ARC 225A - Architectural BIM I Lab


    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 1

    Corequisites: Take ARC-225

    This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance architectural BIM skills. Emphasis is placed on further development of basic parametric modeling, creating new types and families of components. Upon competition, students should be able to use BIM software to create, edit, and print rudimentary architectural 3D computer models. (S23629)

  
  • ARC 225 - Architectural BIM I


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    Corequisites: Take ARC-225A

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a construction documentation system. Topics include basic parametric modeling, creating new types and families of components, and using 3D models to create design drawings. Upon competition, students should be able to use BIM software to create, edit, and print rudimentary architectural 3D computer models. (S23627)

  
  • ARC 230 - Environmental Systems


    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ARC-111 and MAT-121 Set 2: ARC-111 and MAT-171
    This course introduces plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), and electrical systems for the architectural environment. Topics include basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems for residential and/or commercial buildings with an introduction to selected code requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to develop schematic drawings for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems and perform related calculations. (S23949)

  
  • ARC 231 - Arch Presentations


    Class: 2 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisites: Take ARC-111
    This course introduces architectural presentation techniques. Topics include perspective drawing, shadow projection, texturization, rendered plans, elevations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to present ideas graphically and do rendered presentation drawings. (S13888)

  
  • ARC 235 - Architectural Portfolio


    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ARC-113 ARC-231
    This course covers the methodology for the creation of an architectural portfolio. Topics include preparation of marketing materials and a presentation strategy using conventional and/or digital design media. Upon completion, students should be able to produce an architectural portfolio of selected projects. (S13879)

  
  • ARC 264 - Digital Architecture


    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    This course covers multiple digital architectural techniques. Topics include spreadsheets and word processing procedures, on-line resources, modems, e-mail, image capture, multimedia, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to transmit/receive electronic data, create multimedia presentations, and produce a desktop publishing document. (S22026)

  
  • ART 111 - Art Appreciation


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media. UGETC (S10139)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 113 - Art Methods and Materials


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an overview of media and techniques. Emphasis is placed on exploration and manipulation of materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate familiarity with a variety of methods, materials, and processes. (S24618)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 114 - Art History Survey I


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-098 ENG-002 ENG-011 BSP-4002 or ENG-111
    This course covers the development of art forms from ancient times to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of human social development. UGETC (S10200)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 115 - Art History Survey II


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-098 ENG-002 ENG-011 BSP-4002 or ENG-111
    This course covers the development of art forms from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of human social development. UGETC (S10149)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 116 - Survey of American Art


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-098 or ENG-111
    This course covers the development of American art forms from colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on architecture, painting, sculpture, graphics, and the decorative arts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the history of the American creative experience. (S10174)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 117 - Non-Western Art History


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-098 or ENG-111
    This course introduces non-Western cultural perspectives. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, African, Oriental, and Oceanic art forms throughout history. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of non-Western social and cultural development. (S10125)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 118 - Art by Women


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an analytical study of the works of representative female artists. Emphasis is placed on the historical and cultural contexts, themes, and aesthetic features of individual works. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and discuss selected works. (S22465)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 121 - Two-Dimensional Design


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional art. Emphasis is placed on the structural elements, the principles of visual organization, and the theories of color mixing and interaction. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use critical and analytical approaches as they apply to two-dimensional visual art. (S23014)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 122 - Three-Dimensional Design


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces basic studio problems in three-dimensional visual design. Emphasis is placed on the structural elements and organizational principles as applied to mass and space. Upon completion, students should be able to apply three-dimensional design concepts. (S23015)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 130 - Basic Drawing


    Class: 0 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    This course introduces basic drawing techniques and is designed to increase observation skills. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of drawing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate various methods and their application to representational imagery. (S10853)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 131 - Drawing I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the language of drawing and the use of various drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on drawing techniques, media, and graphic principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the use of graphic form and various drawing processes. (S10812)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 132 - Drawing II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-131
    This course continues instruction in the language of drawing and the use of various materials. Emphasis is placed on experimentation in the use of drawing techniques, media, and graphic materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased competence in the expressive use of graphic form and techniques. (S10831)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 135 - Figure Drawing I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-131
    This course introduces rendering the human figure with various drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on the use of the visual elements, anatomy, and proportion in the representation of the draped and undraped figure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in drawing the human figure. (S16219)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 140 - Basic Painting


    Class: 0 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 2

    This course introduces the mechanics of painting. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of painting media through fundamental techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding and application of painting. (S13065)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 171 - Digital Design I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to introduce students to the elements and principles of design through the use of digital software. Emphasis is placed on developing composition and design skills using vector, raster, and time-based media. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and use tools in digital software, understand and utilize digital and artistic vocabulary, and employ the principles and elements of design to create artwork using digital means. (S25231)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 212 - Gallery Assistantship I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course covers the practical application of display techniques. Emphasis is placed on preparation of artwork for installation, hardware systems, and exhibition graphics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic gallery exhibition skills. (S24621)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 213 - Gallery Assistantship II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-212
    This course provides additional experience in display techniques. Emphasis is placed on preparation of artwork for exhibition, alternative methods of installation, hardware systems, and exhibition graphics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate independent decision-making and exhibition expertise. (S24619)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 214 - Portfolio and Resume


    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 1

    This course covers resume writing, interview skills, and the preparation and presentation of an art portfolio. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of a portfolio of original artwork, the preparation of a photographic portfolio, approaches to resume writing, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to photograph and present a digital portfolio and write an effective resume. (S25044)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 215 - Visual Art Portfolio


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course covers the organization of a comprehensive body of work designed to showcase the visual artist’s competencies in selected media and is intended for college transfer or professional advancement. Emphasis includes preparation for gallery exhibition, creation of a digital portfolio, and development of materials associated with best practices for showcasing artistic works, skills, and experience. Upon completion, students should be able to display a professional arrangement of work designed for entry into an advanced visual arts program, application for employment, or presentation to juried gallery exhibitions. (S25161)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 222 - Wood Design I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the historical and contemporary design concepts and their application to the construction of functional and sculptural wood forms. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of hand and power tools. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate use of tools to create unique designs. (S12099)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 231 - Printmaking I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces printmaking: its history, development techniques, and processes. Emphasis is placed on basic applications with investigation into image source and development. Upon completion, students should be able to produce printed images utilizing a variety of methods. (S10482)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 232 - Printmaking II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-231
    This course includes additional methods and printmaking processes. Emphasis is placed on the printed image as related to method, source, and concept. Upon completion, students should be able to produce expressive images utilizing both traditional and innovative methods. (S10421)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 235 - Figure Drawing II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-135
    This course extends the study and rendering of the draped and undraped human figure. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of materials and approaches to drawing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate creativity in the representation of the figure. (S10465)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 240 - Painting I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the language of painting and the use of various painting materials. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and use of various painting techniques, media, and color principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the use of creative processes directed toward the development of expressive form. (S11426)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 241 - Painting II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-240
    This course provides a continuing investigation of the materials, processes, and techniques of painting. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of expressive content using a variety of creative processes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the expanded use of form and variety. (S11518)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 242 - Landscape Painting


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-240
    This course introduces and practices the skills and techniques of open-air painting. Emphasis is placed on techniques of painting summer foliage, skies, and mountains, and the elements of aerial perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to complete an open-air landscape painting employing brush, knife, scumbling, and glazing techniques. (S11451)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 243 - Portrait Painting


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-240
    This course covers the portrait as subject matter by use of live models. Topics include composition, color mixing, and the history of portraiture. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the traditional approach to portrait painting. (S11500)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 244 - Watercolor


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces basic methods and techniques used in watercolor. Emphasis is placed on application, materials, content, and individual expression. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a variety of traditional and nontraditional concepts used in watercolor media. (S11425)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 245 - Metals I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces basic metal design in traditional and contemporary art forms using brass, copper, and silver. Emphasis is placed on designing and fabricating jewelry, small sculptures, and utilitarian objects. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce small art objects. (S11515)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 246 - Metals II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-245
    This course provides a continuation of metal design utilizing basic methods of casting and other processes. Emphasis is placed on individualized design. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce expressive forms. (S11473)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 247 - Jewelry I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces a basic understanding of the design and production of jewelry. Emphasis is placed on concepts and techniques using metals and other materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to use appropriate methods to create unique jewelry. (S11479)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 248 - Jewelry II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-247
    This course is a continuation of the skills learned in ART 247. Emphasis is placed on the creation of individual designs that utilize a variety of techniques such as casting, cloisonne, and plique-a-jour. Upon completion, students should be able to create jewelry which demonstrates originality. (S11436)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 250 - Surface Design: Textiles


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the basic principles and elements of art as applied to textile surfaces. Emphasis is placed on direct, top-dyed processes that utilize both synthetic and natural dyes, and techniques such as batiking, stenciling, and stamping. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of appropriate materials and techniques as they apply to original design on a variety of textile surfaces. (S11144)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 251 - Weaving I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course provides a basic understanding of the design and production of constructed textiles. Emphasis is placed on traditional weaving techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to warp and dress the loom and use appropriate techniques for the creation of unique woven fabrics. (S11152)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 252 - Weaving II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-251
    This course furthers an exploration of creative design as it relates to manipulated fiber construction. Emphasis is placed on traditional and experimental methods. Upon completion, students should be able to create fiber constructions that utilize appropriate techniques for individual expressive designs. (S11125)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 260 - Photography Appreciation


    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the origins and historical development of photography. Emphasis is placed on the study of composition and history of photography as an art form. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and produce, using color transparencies, properly exposed, well-composed photographs. (S12736)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 261 - Photography I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces photographic equipment, theory, and processes. Emphasis is placed on camera operation, composition, darkroom technique, and creative expression. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully expose, develop, and print a well-conceived composition. (S11371)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 262 - Photography II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-261
    This course introduces the creative manipulation of alternative photographic materials and processes such as toning, hand coloring, infrared, and multiple exposure. Emphasis is placed on personal vision and modes of seeing. Upon completion, students should be able to create properly exposed images using a variety of photographic materials and processes. (S11289)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 264 - Digital Photography I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces digital photographic equipment, theory and processes. Emphasis is placed on camera operation, composition, computer photo manipulation and creative expression. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully expose, digitally manipulate, and print a well-conceived composition. (S24622)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 265 - Digital Photography II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-264
    This course provides exploration of the concepts and processes of photo manipulation through complex composite images, special effects, color balancing and image/text integration. Emphasis is placed on creating a personal vision and style. Upon completion, students should be able to produce well-executed images using a variety of photographic and photo manipulative approaches. (S24620)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 266 - Videography I


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces various aspects of basic video production including concept development, scripting, camera operation, and post-production. Emphasis is placed on creative expression, camera handling, story boarding, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of video camera operation and production techniques. (S11306)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 267 - Videography II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-266
    This course is designed to provide a framework for the production of a long-term video project. Emphasis is placed on realization of the unique creative vision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a thematically coherent, edited video with sound and titling. (S11402)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 271 - Digital Design II


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisites: Take ART-171
    This course includes advanced digital techniques in raster, vector, and time based media. Emphasis is based on creative application and integration of digital technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate command of various digital systems to express their personal vision. (S25232)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  
  • ART 275 - Introduction to Graphic Design


    Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces students to the field of graphic design. Emphasis is placed on the basic concepts of visual communication, the design process and the ability to evaluate and discuss design issues in a critical manner. Upon completion, students should be able to use contemporary design software and visual language techniques as they apply to creative visual problem-solving involving typography, image manipulation, symbolic representation and page management while being responsive to the relationship between client, designer and audience. (S24464)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
 

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