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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

Courses Offered Here

General Course Information

Course Numbering System

Courses numbered 1-9 are developmental studies courses. Credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward associate degrees and do not transfer to four-year colleges.  Upon approval by the Chief Academic Officer, some developmental courses may provide credit appropriate for diploma or certificate programs. If a grade of “R” has been earned, students may re-register for these courses in subsequent semesters as necessary until the course objectives are completed.

Courses numbered 10-99 are basic non-degree courses for diplomas and certificate programs. The credits earned in these courses are applicable toward diploma and certificate programs but are not applicable toward an associate degree and do not transfer to a four-year college. ESL courses  may be numbered 10-99.

Courses numbered 100-199 are freshman-level courses applicable toward an associate degree, diploma and certificate programs.

Courses numbered 200-299 are sophomore-level courses applicable toward an associate degree, diploma and certificate programs.

Course Credits

The credit for each course is indicated near the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester hour. Each semester hour for a course is based on the “academic hour,” which is 50 minutes of formalized, structured instructional time in a course weekly for fifteen weeks. Courses may consist of lectures, out-of-class study, laboratory and shop study, or combinations thereof.

Course Hours

The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lectures, seminar, discussion, and other similar activities) and/or the number of laboratory hours, supervised study, coordinated internship, and other similar activities are indicated in each course in the course description. The number of lecture and laboratory hours required in a course each week are called “contact” hours (time spent under the direct supervision of a faculty member). In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, each student must spend some time on out-of-class assignments under his or her own direction. Usually, each credit per course requires at least three hours of out-of-class work each week.

Distance learning courses must include the same content and deliver the same student outcomes as courses taught in the classroom. Contact hours for distance learning courses may not refer to seat time, they still indicate the amount of course time devoted to lecture and laboratory instruction.

Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites are listed in each semester’s Schedule of Classes and may include developmental courses identified through the College’s Placement Testing Program.

If any other prerequisite(s) are required before a student may enroll in a course, they will be identified in the course description. Unless otherwise noted, courses in special sequence (usually identified by numerals I-II) must be taken in order. The Prerequisite(s) or their equivalent must be completed satisfactorily before a student may enroll in a course unless special permission is obtained from the major division chair and the instructor. Students who register in violation of college prerequisite(s) are subject to administrative withdrawal.

Co-Requisites(s)

A co-requisite course is taken simultaneously with another course unless the student has already completed it successfully. Co-requisites are listed in the Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Schedule of Classes and may include developmental courses identified through the College’s Placement Testing Program.  The College reserves the right to withdraw students from courses if they are not also enrolled in the co-requisite or have not completed it successfully.

General Usage Courses 

General usage courses apply to multiple curricula and to all disciplines. Courses may be repeated for credit, and may include lecture, laboratory, out of class study, or a combination. The college catalog shall include course information as listed in the Master Course File, to include course number, title, credits, and description. More specific information may be published in the class schedule. See VCCS Policy 5.3.0.3.

Courses apply to multiple curricula and all disciplines and may carry a variety of prefix designations. Specific course information may be included in class schedules. Course may include lecture, lab, out-of-class study, or a combination. Courses include the following:

90, 190, 290 Coordinated Internship (1-5 credits)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

93, 193, 293 Studies In (1-5 credits)
Covers new content not covered in existing courses. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. A “studies in” course is intended as an experimental course to test its viability as a permanent offering. Each offering of a course must be approved by the Chief Academic Officer or designee. An experimental course may be offered twice, after which the course must be approved under the appropriate discipline. Variable hours per week.

95, 195, 295 Topics In (1-5 credits)
Provides the opportunity to explore topic areas of an evolving nature or of short-term importance. A “Topics in” course is intended to cover topics of an evolving nature or a Short-term importance in the discipline. The course must be approved by the academic VP or designee for a period of up to two years. The Chief Academic Officer or designee may approve an extension of another two year period, after which the course must be approved under the appropriate discipline.

96, 196, 296 On-Site Training In (1-5 credits)
Offers opportunities for career orientation and training without pay in selected businesses and industry. Supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours per week. Variable hours per week.

97, 197, 297 Cooperative Education In (1-5 credits)

Provides on-the-job training and pay in approved business, industrial and service firms. Applies to all career-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours per week.

98, 198, 298 Seminar and Project In (1-5 credits)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Variable hours per week.

99, 199, 299 Supervised Study In (1-5 credits)
Assigns problems for independent study outside the normal classroom setting under the guidance and direction of an instructor. Incorporates prior experience and instruction in the discipline. Variable hours per week.

General Electives

In addition to general education and courses required for their major, students may also enroll in general elective credit courses. The curriculum outline for each program lists specific courses students must take to complete the degree or certificate, and most programs limit student choice to lists of approved courses. Some programs, however, may provide flexibility for students to select any credit course at the 100- or 200-level in which they have an interest. Transfer students are advised to consult a Virginia Peninsula Community College Advisor, the transfer institution’s transfer guide, or the Transfer Virginia website to determine transferability of courses.

 

 
 

Accounting (ACC)
  

  • ACC 124 - Payroll Accounting

    (3 credits) Presents accounting systems and methods used in computing and recording payroll to include payroll taxes and compliance with federal and state legislation.

    Corequisite(s): ACC 211 .

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I

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

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or  ENG 111  /EDE 11   and  MTH 111  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 211  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 211  with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  with grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 222 - Intermediate Accounting II

    (3 credits) Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities, and investments.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 221  with grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 240 - Fraud Examination

    (3 credits) Covers the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. Provides an introduction to the various ways fraud and occupational abuses occur, methods to identify the risk of exposure to loss from fraud, and appropriate prevention, detection, and investigation approaches.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I

    (3 credits) Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and related entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or ENG 111  / EDE 11  .

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 262 - Principles of Federal Taxation II

    (3 credits) Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to partnerships, corporations, and other tax entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 261  or consent of instructor.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 263 - Data Analytics and Statistics in Accounting

    (3 credits) Introduces the field of business analytics in accounting, finance, and business management. Focuses on the way in which enterprises such as corporations, non-profits, and governments can use data to gain insights and make better decisions. Presents the application of selected data mining techniques to support business analytics.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 264 - The Role of Accounting in Business and Society

    (3 credits) Presents a comprehensive view of the role and relevance of accounting in business and society, by public and private sector organizations. Focuses on information needs for external reporting to investors and creditors, internal management planning and control decisions, assessment of risks and internal controls, and regulatory oversight.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ACC 290 - Coordinated Internship

    (3 credits) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.

    Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 221  and departmental approval.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week

Administration of Justice (ADJ)
  

  • ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice

    (3 credits) Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system components-law enforcement judiciary, and corrections.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or ENG 111 /EDE 11  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System

    (3 credits) Presents the evolution, philosophy, structures, and processes of the American juvenile delinquency system; surveys the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, rehabilitation methods and current trends.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 116 - Special Enforcement Topics

    (3 credits) Considers contemporary issues, problems, and controversies in modern law enforcement.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 118 - Crisis Intervention and Critical Issues

    (3 credits) Addresses basic problems involved in crisis intervention and current critical issues in law enforcement and the administration of justice; emphasizes practical approaches to discover and implement solutions.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 127 - Firearms and Marksmanship

    (3 credits) Surveys lethal weapons in current use and current views on weapon types and ammunition design. Examines the legal guidelines as to use of deadly force, safety in handling of weaponry, and weapon care and cleaning; marksmanship instruction under standard range conditions.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 131 - Legal Evidence I

    (3 credits) Surveys the identification, degrees, and admissibility of evidence for criminal prosecution; examines pre-trial and trial procedures as they pertain to the rules of evidence.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections

    (3 credits) Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 145 - Corrections and the Community

    (3 credits) Studies and evaluates the relationships and interactions between correctional organizations and free society. Focuses on the shared responsibility of the community and corrections agencies to develop effective programs for management and treatment of criminal offenders.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 171 - Forensic Science I

    (3 credits) Introduces students to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 172 - Forensic Science II

    (3 credits) Introduces students to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination.

    Prerequisite(s): ADJ 171 .

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 201 - Criminology

    (3 credits) Studies current and historical data pertaining to criminal and other deviant behavior. Examines theories that explain crime and criminal behavior in human society.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 211 - Criminal Law, Evidence & Procedures I

    (3 credits) Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees, and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings, with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems, with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 229 - Community Policing in Modern Society

    (3 credits) Examines the process through with community problems are identified and addressed by police departments in cooperation with the community. Considers current efforts by law enforcement officers to achieve an effective working relationship with the community.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 234 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

    (3 credits) Surveys the historical and current practices of Terrorism that are national, transnational, or domestic in origin. Includes biological, chemical, nuclear, and cyber-terrorism. Teaches the identification and classification of terrorist organizations, violent political groups and issue-oriented militant movements. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in counter terrorist efforts domestically and internationally.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation

    (3 credits) Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search for the collecting, handling, and preserving of evidence.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 247 - Criminal Behavior

    (3 credits) Introduces and evaluates the concepts of normal and abnormal behavior. Focuses on the psychological and sociological aspects of criminal and other deviant behavior patterns.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ADJ 290 - Coordinated Internship

    (3 credits) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.

    Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

    Industry Credential Opportunity: ADJ 100  or departmental approval, criminal background check required.

Administrative Support Technology (AST)
  

  • AST 101 - Keyboarding I

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports and tabulation.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 102 - Keyboarding II

    (3 credits) Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  with “C” or better or departmental approval.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills

    (3 credits) Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers grammar, spelling, diction, punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or ENG 111  /EDE 11  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 197 - Cooperative Education

    (3 credits) Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.

    Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

    1-5 credits

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of Cooperative Education Coordinator

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 230 - Introduction to Office Technology

    (3 credits) Introduces principles, methods, and techniques involved in office technology. Emphasizes the use of microcomputer equipment and software.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 232 - Microcomputer Office Applications

    (3 credits) Teaches production of business documents using word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standard.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 102  and ITE 115   or ITE 119  or departmental approval.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 234 - Records and Database Management

    (3 credits) Teaches filing and records management procedures using microcomputer database software. Incorporates both manual and electronic methods for managing information.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or departmental approval

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 238 - Word Processing Advanced Operations

    (3 credits) Teaches advanced word processing features including working with merge files, macros, and graphics; develops competence in the production of complex documents.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 102  with “C” or better.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 242 - Medical Insurance and Coding

    (3 credits) Teaches coding for medical services rendered within a medical office setting utilizing current coding books for maximum reimbursement.

    Prerequisite(s): HLT 143 .

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 243 - Office Administration I

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or departmental approval.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 244 - Office Administration II

    (3 credits) Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 243  or equivalent.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 253 - Advanced Desktop Publishing Using Microsoft Publisher

    (3 credits) Introduces specific desktop publishing software. Teaches document layout and design, fonts, type styles, style sheets, and graphics.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or ITE 115   or ITE 119  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AST 297 - Cooperative Education

    (3 credits) Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.

    Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

    1-5 credits

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of Cooperative Education Coordinator

    Lecture: 3 hours per week

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR)
  

  • AIR 134 - Circuits and Controls I

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

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AIR 154 - Heating Systems I

    (3 credits) Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 2 hours
    Total: 4 hours per week
  

  • AIR 155 - Heating Systems II

    (3 credits) Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 2 hours
    Total: 4 hours per week
  

  • AIR 158 - Mechanical Codes

    (2 credits) Presents mechanical code requirements for installation, service, and inspection procedures. Uses the BOCA Code in preparation for the Master’s card.

    Lecture: 2 hours per week
  

  • AIR 171 - Refrigeration I

    (6 credits) Introduces basic principles of refrigeration. Includes refrigeration systems, cycles, and use and care of refrigeration tools. Studies shop techniques including soldering, brazing, leak testing, tube testing, tube bending, flaring, and swaging. Analyzes mechanical (vapor compression) systems. Assembles and repairs them including evacuating, charring, testing, and electrical repairs. Introduces advanced troubleshooting and repairs for domestic, commercial and industrial units. Includes medium, low, and ultra low temperature systems of the single and multiple unit types. Includes equipment selection, system balancing, and installation procedures.

    Lecture: 4 hours
    Lab: 6 hours
    Total: 10 hours per week
  

  • AIR 176 - Air Conditioning

    (6 credits) Presents residential and commercial air conditioning systems, including air conditioning principles, psychometrics, and pressure balancing. Includes window units, residential central systems, small commercial (air- and water-cooled condensers) and automobile units.

    Lecture: 4 hours
    Lab: 4 hours
    Total: 8 hours per week
  

  • AIR 181 - Planning and Estimating I

    (2 credits) Presents fundamentals of blueprint reading as applied to the building trades. Emphasizes air conditioning distribution, designing and drawing residential and commercial systems take-off of materials, and estimating the cost of the systems.

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 4 hours per week
  

  • AIR 210 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Analysis

    (3 credits) Reviews principles of refrigeration and air conditioning. Studies components, types, and applications. Includes types of refrigeration systems such as multistage and cascade, selection and balancing of major components, and absorption systems.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • AIR 235 - Heat Pumps

    (3 credits) Studies theory and operation of reverse cycle refrigeration including supplementary heat as applied to heat pump systems including service, installation, and maintenance.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 2 hours
    Total: 4 hours per week
  

  • AIR 240 - Direct Digital Controls I (DDC I)

    (3 credits) Studies the principles of direct digital controls. Presents common terms used within the HVAC control industry. Describes the function and operating characteristics of sensors, controllers, and final control devices. Describes transfer function for a control device and details the development of equations for typical control transfer functions.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 2 hours
    Total: 4 hours per week
  

  • AIR 297 - Cooperative Education

    (3 credits) Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.

    Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

    1-6 credits

    Lecture: (3 hours per week)

Architecture (ARC)
  

  • ARC 100 - Introduction to Architecture

    (3 credits) Outlines history and impact of architecture. Emphasizes dynamics and social aspects of architecture and society; focuses on 19th and 20th century architectural forms.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ARC 133 - Construction Methodology and Procedure I

    (3 credits) Studies materials used in construction of buildings, covering foundations to structural framing systems. Includes appropriate use of materials for various construction types. Includes specification of materials and installation procedures; types of specifications and writing procedures; bidding procedures and, contract documents. Part I of II.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week

Arts (ART)
  

  • ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic

    (3 credits) Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the prehistoric era through the Gothic. UCGS/Passport Course  

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or ENG 111  /EDE 11  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern

    (3 credits) Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the Renaissance through the modern era. UCGS/Passport Course  

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or ENG 111  /EDE 11  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as line, proportion, space, perspective, value and composition as applied to still life, landscape and figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal and ink wash. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. The cost of drawing supplies is estimated to be $125 per semester. UCGS Course  

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design

    (3 credits) Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional studio projects. Introduces two-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts 2 and interactions. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips as required. UCGS Course  

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 132 - Three-Dimensional Design

    (3 credits) Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to three-dimensional studio projects. Introduces three-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts and interactions. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips as required. UCGS Course  

    Prerequisite(s): ART 131  

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 138 - Figure Drawing

    (3 credits) Develops drawing skills for the beginning and experienced students. Explores a broad range of drawing problems dealing with the human figure in costume using various media and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121  or division approval

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 141 - Typography I

    (3 credits) Studies the history of letter forms and typefaces and examines their uses in contemporary communication media. Emphasizes applications to specific design problems. Includes identification and specification of type, copy fitting and hands-on typesetting problems.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 198 - Seminar and Project

    (3 credits) Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121  and ART 131  

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 208 - Video Techniques

    (4 credits) (Substitutes for PHT 126). Addresses the fundamentals of video technology as applied to the creation of multimedia projects. Focuses on the aesthetics of editing. Extends the capabilities of graphic designers and artists and allows them to transfer artwork and animation from the computer to video, and to capture video frames for use in multimedia design on the computer. Instructs students in the development of sophisticated typographic design.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or ENG 111  /EDE 11  

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 4 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • ART 210 - Advanced Video Techniques

    (3 credits) Explores advanced production and post-production techniques utilizing the audio and video capabilities of Hybrid Digital Single Lens Reflex (HDSLR) cameras that include the following: sound design, title design, color correction, compelling visual narratives, complex compositing and basic motion effects. Covers practical video projects common for commercial photographers and designers, including corporate identity videos, event videos and advanced storytelling. This course is cross‐listed with PHT 210. Credit will not be awarded for both.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 208  and PHT 164  

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 214 - Advanced Video Project Development

    (3 credits) Applies video pre-production, production and post-production skills in the creation of unique, client-approved videos from concept to completion. Develops skills of various video crew positions, collaboration skills, and communication skills and creation of narrative, documentary, educational, and commercial video products as part of a portfolio. This course is cross-listed with PHT 214. Credit will not be awarded for both.

    Corequisite(s): ART 210  

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 215 - History of Modern Art

    (3 credits) Surveys the history of modern architecture, sculpture, painting and graphic arts in representational and non-representational forms. Focuses on the periods and movements that influenced the arts of the twentieth century as well as the influence of modernism on contemporary art. The assignments in the course require the reading of scholarly articles and research-based writing.

    Lecture: Total 3 hours per week
  

  • ART 221 - Drawing III

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of drawing as applied to the figure, still life, and landscape. Gives additional instruction in composition, modeling, space, and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to drawing. The cost of drawing supplies is estimated to be $85 per semester.

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 222 - Drawing IV

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of drawing as applied to the figure, still life, and landscape. Gives additional instruction in composition, modeling, space, and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to drawing. The cost of drawing supplies is estimated to be $85 per semester.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 221  

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 223 - Life Drawing

    (3 credits) Advances skills and exploration in drawing through studio practice. Continues investigation of elements and principles of design emphasizing perceptual figure drawing. Introduces a variety of media and techniques including color media and theory. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips. UCGS Course  

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121  

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 228 - Multimedia Graphic Design I

    (4 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces concepts of graphic design specific to multimedia interactivity. Incorporates design methodology in preparation and implementation of flowcharts and storyboards. Includes studio projects exploring the functionality, look and feel of multimedia presentations for CD-ROM, the Internet, and games. Implements hardware, software and production techniques required for multimedia development. Includes basic animation principles, sound and the option to include video.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121 , ART 131 , ART 208 .

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 4 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • ART 229 - Multimedia Graphic Design II

    (4 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces concepts of graphic design specific to multimedia interactivity. Incorporates design methodology in preparation and implementation of flowcharts and storyboards. Includes studio projects exploring the functionality, look and feel of multimedia presentations for CD-ROM, the Internet, and games. Implements hardware, software and production techniques required for multimedia development. Includes basic animation principles, sound and the option to include video.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 228  and ART 141 .

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 4 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • ART 241 - Painting I

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color, composition, and value. The initial investment for painting supplies is approximately $150, with supplementary expenses in the following semester.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121  or divisional approval.

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 242 - Painting II

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color, composition, and value. The initial investment for painting supplies is approximately $150, with supplementary expenses in the following semester.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 241  or divisional approval.

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 250 - History of Design

    (3 credits) Surveys the development of graphic design and illustration with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Analyzes the work of outstanding designers and illustrators.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • ART 251 - Communication Design I

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design. Finished work is produced on the computer.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 283 , ART 141 , ART 131 .

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 263 - Interactive Design I

    (3 credits) Focuses on creative concepts of design problem solving for interactive design: techniques specific to web, multimedia for the web, and other interactive design products. Advanced interactive design functions such as animation, rollovers, and audio are covered in ART 264 .

    Prerequisite(s): ART 131 , ART 141 , ART 208 , ART 283 .

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 264 - Interactive Design II

    (3 credits) Focuses on creative concepts of design problem solving for interactive design: techniques specific to web, multimedia for the web, and other interactive design products. Advanced interactive design functions such as animation, rollovers, and audio are covered in ART 264.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 263 .

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 271 - Printmaking I

    (3 credits) Introduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques. Includes woodcut, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. Provides historical perspective on printmaking. Part I of II.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121  or division approval Corequisite(s): ART 131  or division approval

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 283 - Computer Graphics I

    (3 credits) Utilizes microcomputers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects which reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111   or ENG 111 /EDE 11  

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation

    (3 credit) Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing, and job interviewing for students. Recommended for students in the final semester of their programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Vary by program of study. See advisor. Permission of instructor required.

    Lecture: 1 hour
    Studio Instruction: 4 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 290 - Coordinated Internship

    (1 credit) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.

    Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits

    Lab: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 291 - Computerized Graphic Design I

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces students to using the computer as a publishing system. Examines stages of a publication from typesetting, laying out, creating and digitizing of illustrations and photographs, to the final printing. Requires students to write, design, illustrate and print pamphlets on the computer, including one full-color publication.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 121 , ART 131 , ART 141 , and ART 283  

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 292 - Computerized Graphic Design II

    (3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces students to using the computer as a publishing system. Examines stages of a publication from typesetting, laying out, creating and digitizing of illustrations and photographs, to the final printing. Requires students to write, design, illustrate and print pamphlets on the computer, including one full-color publication.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 291  

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • ART 298 - Seminar and Project

    (3 credits) Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.

    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Studio Instruction: 3 hours
    Total: (5 hours per week)

Automotive (AUT)
  

  • AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems

    (3 credits) Introduces fundamental systems of automobile, the engine fuel, exhaust, electric, ignition, lubrication, cooling, transmission, steering, brake and suspension systems. Teaches theory and function of each system. Demonstrates operation.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 2 hours
    Total: 4 hours per week
  

  • AUT 111 - Automotive Engines I

    (4 credits) Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves, and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs, or adjustments.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 101 .

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 125 - Anti-Pollution Systems

    (3 credits) Studies various anti-pollution systems used on modern automobiles, installation, inspection, repair and service.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week
  

  • AUT 126 - Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems

    (5 credits) Studies automobile ignition and fuel systems, their functions in operation of engine. Includes carburetors, fuel pumps, ignition systems, troubleshooting, engine test and adjustment, and tune-up.

    Lecture: 4 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 7 hours per week
  

  • AUT 141 - Auto Power Trains I

    (4 credits) Presents operation, design, construction, and repair of power train components, standard, and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4-speed standard, overdrive, and automatic transmissions.

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 211 - Automotive Systems III

    (4 credits) Presents advanced theory and detailed study of automobile systems. Provides laboratory periods for actual field practice in troubleshooting.

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 230 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles

    (3 credits) Introduces current trends in alternative fueled vehicles including current alternative fueled vehicles and the implication and safety precautions necessary for working on hybrid vehicles systems.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 245  or hold current ASE A6 certification.

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
  

  • AUT 236 - Automotive Climate Control

    (4 credits) Introduces principles of refrigeration, air conditioning controls and adjustment, and general servicing of automotive air conditioning systems.

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II

    (4 credits) Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols, and circuitry as applied to alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments, gauges and accessories.

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 245 - Automotive Electronics

    (4 credits) Introduces field of electronics as it applies to the modem automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis and repair of digital indicator and warning systems.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 242 .

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions

    (4 credits) Studies several types of automatic transmissions, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding.

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering

    (4 credits) Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 6 hours
    Total: 8 hours per week
  

  • AUT 267 - Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems

    (4 credits) Presents the operation, design, construction, repair and servicing of braking and suspension systems. Explains use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation and repair cost, front and rear suspension alignment, power and standard steering, and power, standard and disc brakes.

    Lecture: 3 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 6 hours per week
  

  • AUT 273 - Automotive Driveability and Tune-Up I

    (3 credits) Presents diagnostic and service procedures for automatic electrical and mechanical systems. Teaches use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, and estimation of repair cost. Emphasizes performance of required service.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 245  or department approval and ASE A6 certification.

    Lecture: 2 hours
    Lab: 3 hours
    Total: 5 hours per week

Biology (BIO)
  

  • BIO 100 - Basic Human Biology

    (3 credits) Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111  or ENG 111  /EDE 11  and MTH 154  or MTH 154 /MDE 54  

    Lecture: 3 hours per week
 

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