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Course Descriptions
ART 252 ADVANCED TWO-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN
5CR
This course is designed to build on learning from ART 102, Two-Dimensional
Graphic Design. Exercises are intended to stimulate imagination, Develop capacity
for critical thinking, envision design solutions, explore conceptual design, and
foster an understanding of the creative process. Students will review the elements
and principles of design, marketing, branding, logos, and symbols. Class projects
will help build upon student portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 102, MMDP 126.
ART 255 BEGINNING PAINTING
FOR ART MAJORS
5CR
Covers theory as well as practice and encourages originality and creativity.
Furthers student understanding of the methods, materials, and ideas that
are central to the practice of painting still lifes, figures, and landscapes.
Prerequisite: ART 121, ART 113, or instructor permission.
ART 256 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
FOR ART MAJORS
5CR
Students continue to develop their skills in painting by focusing on advanced
composition theories and abstract concepts. Explores value, pattern, tone,
mood, and color theories to stretch and refine abilities. Prerequisite: ART 255.
ART 257 ADVANCED PAINTING
FOR ART MAJORS
5CR
Explores traditional and contemporary approaches to theory and practice of
painting. Emphasizes evoking emotional responses through effects of light,
color, and abstraction. Students produce a series of paintings and further
explore materials and subject matter. Prerequisite: ART 256.
ART 305 FIGURAL FORM-MAKING
AND HAND DRAWN TECHNIQUE
5CR
This advanced drawing class focuses on the human form as a basis for learning
about composition, anatomy (including skeletal and muscular structure), and
movement. Students will exit the class with the ability to draw the human
form accurately in proportions, gesture, balance, structure, foreshortening,
and surface anatomy. Students will conduct a thorough research project and
present/teach the material to the class. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD
Program or instructor permission.
ART 324 PRINTMAKING FOR DESIGNERS 5CR
This course explores relief, monotype, monoprint, intaglio (dry and wet
techniques), and stencil printmaking. Additional media are introduced for
historical background. Students research the historical evolution of print graphic
arts and forge connections between traditional print media and modern
commercial print design. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD program or
instructor permission.
ART& 100 ART APPRECIATION 5CR
Art Appreciation is an introduction to the diverse foundations of visual art.
Course objectives primarily focus on students’ recognition of and conversation
about the basic concepts, styles, techniques, terminology and principles of
visual art and art history.
ASL& 121 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 5CR
The student will learn the basic manual alphabet, vocabulary, numbers and
phrases used in everyday communication, while developing an understanding
and appreciation of Deaf Culture.
ASL& 122 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 5CR
The student will build on skills developed in ASL& 121. The focus is on more
advanced vocabulary, and more conversational dialogues. Prerequisite: ASL& 121.
AUTO 120 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS 14CR
This course focuses on the understanding and repair of automotive electrical,
electronic systems utilizing industry standards and techniques. Prerequisites:
TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission.
AUTO 124 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 2CR
This course focuses on the understanding of periodic maintenance intervals
and procedures utilizing industry standards, techniques, and equipment.
Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor
permission. Corequisite: AUTO 120.
AUTO 134 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – IGNITION 4CR
This course focuses on the understanding, analysis and repair of automotive
ignition systems utilizing industry standards and techniques. Prerequisites:
AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or instructor permission. Corequisites: AUTO 135,
AUTO 136, AUTO 138.
AUTO 135 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – FUEL 4CR
This course focuses on the understanding and repair of automotive fuel
delivery systems utilizing industry standards, techniques, and equipment.
Prerequisites: AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or instructor permission. Corequisites:
AUTO 134, AUTO 136, AUTO 138.
AUTO 136 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – EMISSIONS 4CR
This course focuses on the understanding, repair and service of automotive
emission systems and devices utilizing industry standards and techniques.
Prerequisites: AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or Instructor permission required. Corequisites:
AUTO 134, AUTO 135, AUTO 138.
AUTO 138 ENGINE PERFORMANCE –
COMPUTER CONTROL
4CR
This course focuses on the understanding and repair of the onboard
diagnostic system and automotive computer controls utilizing industry
standards, techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or
instructor permission required. Corequisites: AUTO 134, AUTO 135, AUTO 136.
AUTO 140 BRAKE SYSTEMS 10CR
This course focuses on the diagnosis, repair and service of automotive brakes
and anti-lock brake control systems utilizing industry standards, technique
and equipment. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125.
Corequisite: AUTO 144.
AUTO 144 SUSPENSION, STEERING
& ALIGNMENT
6CR
This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis and repair of automotive
suspension, steering and alignment principles utilizing industry standards,
equipment and techniques. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113,
TRAN 125. Corequisite: AUTO 140.
AUTO 210 ENGINES, CYLINDER BLOCKS,
COOLING SYSTEMS
10CR
This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis, repair and servicing
of automotive engines and cooling systems utilizing industry standards,
techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113,
TRAN 125. Corequisites: AUTO 215, AUTO 220, AUTO 225.
AUTO 215 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE 6CR
This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis and repair of automotive
air conditioning and heating systems utilizing industry standards, techniques
and equipment. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125.
Corequisites: AUTO 210, AUTO 220, AUTO 225.
AUTO 220 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
& TRANSAXLES
8CR
This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis and repair of automotive
automatic transmissions and transaxles utilizing industry standards, techniques
and equipment. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125.
Corequisites: AUTO 210, AUTO 215, AUTO 225.
AUTO 225 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
& TRANSAXLES
8CR
This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis and repair of automotive
manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, differentials and drive axles
utilizing industry standards, techniques and equipment. Prerequisites:
TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. Corequisite: AUTO 220.
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