Catalog of Courses

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Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.

ART1111

Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

Equivalent course(s): ADA112 & ART112
ART1112

Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: None.

Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

Equivalent course(s): ADA115 & ART115
ART1115

Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.

Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition.

Prerequisites: ART116.

Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.

Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None.

Camera required.
General Education Designations: HU GE Codes

Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various media in painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

Choosing the right pieces to include, presenting art work, developing the portfolio. Prerequisites: None.

Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: L GE Codes

Concepts of problem-solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms and techniques and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering majors.

Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CSC110 OR CSC110AA OR CSC110AB. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.
Equivalent course(s): CSC110/CSC110AA/CSC110AB
General Education Designations: CS GE Codes

Note: This course has differences between current terms. Please see advisement for specific information.

Covers Object-Oriented design and programming; elementary data structures; arrays; lists; stacks; queues; binary trees; recursion; searching and sorting algorithms.

Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CSC205 OR CSC205AA OR CSC205AB OR CSC205AC OR CSC205AD Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110, or CSC110AB, or permission of Instructor.
Equivalent course(s): CSC205/205AA/205AB/205AC/205AD
General Education Designations: CS GE Codes
CSC2205

Note: This course has differences between current terms. Please see advisement for specific information.

Introduction to procedural (C/C++), applicative (LISP), and declarative (Prolog) languages.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor.
Equivalent course(s): CSC240 & CSC240AA

Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None.

Enrollment in both a GLG101IN lecture section and a GLG101IN laboratory section is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG101 and GLG103 or GLG101IN.
General Education Designations: SQ GE Codes
GLG1101

The origin and history of the Earth, its dynamic geographic and climatic changes. Evolution and sequence of life recorded in the fossil record; tectonic evolution of major continents through time. Prerequisites: None.

Enrollment in both a GLG102IN lecture section and a GLG102IN laboratory section is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG102 and GLG104 or GLG102IN.
General Education Designations: H, SG GE Codes

Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None.

Enrollment in both a GLG110IN lecture section and a GLG110IN laboratory section is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG110 and GLG111 or GLG110IN.
General Education Designations: G, SQ GE Codes

Non-European musical traditions including the study of music in rituals, musical instruments and the impact of cultures on musical styles. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU GE Codes

History of Rock music and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU GE Codes

A history of Hip-Hop's musical and artistic elements and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: C, HU, L GE Codes

Emphasis on reading study strategies for any introductory class in any subject area. Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS), how to successfully read course textbooks and assessments, how to navigate information technology and development of academic vocabulary.

RDG100 satisfies RDG091 requirement. RDG100 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ALT100, or RDG081, or ESL202, or appropriate reading placement, or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area, or permission of Instructor.

Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization. Prerequisites: None.

Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None.

THP201AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Fundamental techniques of acting through script analysis, rehearsal, and performance.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.

Procedures of technical theatre production and demonstration. Topics include design and construction of scenery, lighting, and properties. Prerequisites: None.

Contemporary theory and practice in directing, the evolution of present-day directing procedures, and a sampling of scripts for directing practice. Principles of script analysis, blocking, casting, rehearsing, and performing.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor.

The role of the theatre designer in creating scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and multimedia effects for stage productions. Elements of the design process and communication of dramatic themes and visions to the audience. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU GE Codes