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Course Descriptions
AC2773 Intermediate Accounting II
3 credits (3 lec hr/wk)
This course covers accounting concepts, theories,
and practices involving particular areas of the balance
sheet, as well as reporting of income and changes in
financial position.
Prerequisite: AC2772 with a “C” or better.
AC240 Fund Accounting (Governmental)
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course presents accounting for governmental and
non-profit organizations. It includes budgetary and
expenditure control, as well as considerations,
reporting, and operations of general, special revenue,
and capital projects.
Prerequisite: AC2767 or BA211.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
ASL101 Beginning American Sign Language I
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Introduces the natural signed language of American Deaf
people. Includes instruction in proper sign formation, ASL
grammar and vocabulary, expressive and receptive
skills. Emphasis on history of ASL, the Deaf community
in North America, and Deaf education. Must be taken
in sequence.
ASL102 Beginning American Sign Language II
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Continues instruction in the natural signed language of
American Deaf people. Includes instruction in proper sign
formation, ASL grammar and vocabulary, expressive and
receptive skills. Emphasis on history of ASL, the Deaf
community in North America, and Deaf education. Must
be taken in sequence.
ASL103 Beginning American Sign Language III
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Continues instruction in the natural signed language of
American Deaf people. Includes instruction in proper sign
formation, ASL grammar and vocabulary, expressive and
receptive skills. Emphasis on history of ASL, the Deaf
community in North America, and Deaf education. Must
be taken in sequence.
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH101 General Anthropology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course studies human evolution and traces human
development through archaeological remains; introduces
the human position in the animal kingdom, the principles
and mechanisms of biological and human evolution and
variation, fossil primates, and the development of human
culture through the Paleolithic.
ANTH102 General Anthropology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Traces the archaeology from earliest antecedents to
modern synthesis. Examines the transition of human
societies from hunting and gathering to farming and
the beginning of urban life through prehistoric and
historic archaeology; techniques of archaeological
fieldwork; analysis and dating; the development of
cultural stages and civilizations in Pre-Columbian North
and Meso-America.
ANTH103 General Anthropology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Focuses on the concept of worldwide culture elaborated
through function, organization, diversity, and change.
Economic, religious, political, and linguistic diversity
are examined.
ANTH145/SOC145 Field Studies in
Anthropology/Sociology
1-3 credits (variable hrs)
A field study of significant sociological and/or
anthropological features of a selected region. Students
will apply techniques of inquiry and analysis from various
academic disciplines in order to understand and resolve
key issues at selected field study sites. Introductory
lecture will survey key issues and introduce techniques
required for a site-based field study, followed by on-site
visit. The three credit course does not have the separate
lecture component that is a preview and summary
experience. That is to be included in the 10-day trip. Also
offered as ANTH0250/SOC0250 for no credit or grade.
Concurrent: Any Anthropology or Sociology course.
ANTH198/298 Independent Study of
Anthropology
1-3 credits (hrs to be arranged)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
ANTH221/222/223 Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology
3 credits/term (3 lec hrs/wk)
Discusses the meaning of culture, its significance for
human beings, its diverse forms and degrees of
elaboration among different groups of people, its
processes of growth and expansion.
ANTH230 Native North Americans: Oregon
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A survey of prehistoric and historic cultures in Oregon.
Also discusses contemporary Native American issues.
This course is designed to introduce various tribes of
Native Americans who occupied present day Oregon
as their homeland. Geographic areas, cultural survival
strategies, cultural similarities and differences,
migrations, trade, and temporary changes are explored
through the findings of archaeology, linguistics,
ethnology, historical documents, and present-day
tribal members.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 145