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Course Descriptions<br />
D O Ñ A A N A C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E<br />
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ACCT—Accounting<br />
ACCT 251 Management Accounting<br />
3 cr.<br />
Development and use of accounting information for management decision<br />
making.<br />
ACCT 252 Financial Accounting<br />
3 cr.<br />
Interpretation and use of financial accounting information for making<br />
financing, investing, and operating decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 251<br />
or consent of instructor.<br />
ANTH—Anthropology<br />
ANTH 120G Human Ancestors<br />
3 cr.<br />
Evolutionary history of the human species from its origin in the primate<br />
order, with primary emphasis on the evolution of humankind during<br />
the past three million years. Examination of the social lives of apes and<br />
consideration of similarities to and differences from them. Biological<br />
foundations of human behavior, emphasizing thought, movement, and<br />
interaction.<br />
ANTH 125G Introduction to World Cultures<br />
3 cr.<br />
Introductory survey of anthropological studies of human thought and<br />
behavior in different world cultures, covering social, cultural, economic,<br />
political, and religious practices and beliefs.<br />
ANTH 201G Introduction to Anthropology<br />
3 cr.<br />
Exploration of human origins and the development of cultural diversity.<br />
Topics include biological and cultural evolution, the structure and functions<br />
of social institutions, belief systems, language and culture, humanenvironmental<br />
relationships, methods of prehistoric and contemporary<br />
cultural analysis, and theories of culture.<br />
ANTH 202G Introduction to Archaeology and<br />
Physical Anthropology<br />
3 cr.<br />
Provides an introduction to the methods, theories, and results of two<br />
subfields of anthropology: archaeology and physical anthropology. Archaeology<br />
is the study of past human cultures. Physical anthropology is<br />
the study of human biology and evolution.<br />
ARCT—Architecture<br />
ARCT 101 Introduction to Architecture<br />
3 cr. (2+2P)<br />
This course provides students the tools and vocabulary to analyze, interpret,<br />
and discuss the built environment from the social, historical,<br />
perceptual, and technical determinants. Lectures and assignments will<br />
introduce students to the elements of current and likely future directions<br />
of architecture from experiential, aesthetic, structural, functional, and<br />
historical perspectives. The course will provide students with knowledge<br />
about the people and processes involved with professional issues of architectural<br />
practice. Students will be required to participate in individual<br />
and group presentations and projects, as well as compile a portfolio of<br />
their work completed in the course.<br />
ARCT 104 Introduction to Architectural Drawing 3 cr. (2+2P)<br />
This course is designed as an introduction to architectural drawing and<br />
design for students without prior experience in the fine arts. Students<br />
are guided through a series of spatial and analytical exercises that focus<br />
attention on not only how architects draw, but also the reasoning and<br />
processes embedded within the technique. Direct linkages with the Introduction<br />
to Architecture course provide exposure to a wide range of<br />
interconnected architectural concepts.<br />
ARCT 111 Architectural History I—Early World<br />
Architecture (3000 BC to 1600 AD)<br />
3 cr.<br />
A survey of the development of world architecture from the ancient era<br />
to the advent of the enlightenment in Europe. Major emphasis is on the<br />
visual, intellectual, cultural and technological aspects of the ancient and<br />
indigenous cultures/classical /pre-modern world.<br />
ARCT 115 General Construction Safety<br />
3 cr. (2+2P)<br />
Overview of general construction safety related to building construction,<br />
highway and road construction, and surveying field work.<br />
ARCT 140 Architectural Drafting I<br />
4 cr. (2+4P)<br />
Basic use of CAD to produce residential, commercial, and industrial<br />
architectural working drawings, including floor plans, sections, foundation<br />
plans and details, exterior and interior elevations, framing plans,<br />
and site plans. Use and application of building and zoning codes, typical<br />
construction methods and materials, and accessibility requirements.<br />
Basic 3-D modeling, AIA layering standards, sheet layout, and construction<br />
document coordination. Prerequisite: OEDG 109.<br />
ARCT 154 Architectural Design Studio I<br />
4 cr. (1+8P)<br />
Enhancement of general graphic communication skills. Strengthens fundamental<br />
design by addressing issues of conceptual design, structural<br />
order, and application of three-dimensional processes to architectural<br />
graphic expression. 2-D and 3-D design and presentation techniques.<br />
Studio/critique-based with considerable number of outside assignment/<br />
hours required. Prerequisite: ARCT 104.<br />
ARCT 211 Architectural History I —World Architecture<br />
(18th, 19th and 20th Centuries)<br />
3 cr.<br />
A survey of the development of world architecture from the enlightenment<br />
in Europe to the present.<br />
ARCT 254 Architectural Design Studio II<br />
4 cr. (1+8P)<br />
Advanced graphic communication and 3-D physical model representation.<br />
Focus on site analysis , programming and fundamental design<br />
issues of context, environment, and program development and space<br />
planning, 2-D and 3-D design a and presentation techniques. Studio/<br />
critique-based with considerable number of outside assignments/hours<br />
requires. Prerequisite: ARCT 154.<br />
ARCT 255 Special Problems<br />
1-6 cr.<br />
Instructor-approved projects in architecture or related topics specific to<br />
student’s areas of interest and relevant to pre-architecture curriculum.<br />
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of<br />
12 credits.<br />
ARCT 288 Portfolio Development I<br />
4 cr. (2+4P)<br />
Student produces portfolio of working drawings and related documents,<br />
including presentation drawing, material take-offs, cost estimates, and<br />
specifications. Portfolio specific to student’s degree option and contract<br />
with instructor; produced using drafting, word processing, and spreadsheet<br />
software. Job search activities are required. Prerequisite: consent<br />
of instructor. Same as OEDG 288.<br />
ARCT 290 Special Topics<br />
1-6 cr.<br />
Topics subtitled in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.<br />
May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.<br />
ARCT 291 Cooperative Experience<br />
1-6 cr.<br />
Supervised cooperative work program. Student employed in approved<br />
occupation; supervised and evaluated by employer and instructor. Student<br />
meets weekly with instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.<br />
Graded S/U.<br />
ARCT 295 Professional Development and Leadership—AIAS 1–3 cr.<br />
As members and/or officers of student professional organizations, architecture<br />
students gain experience through undertaking leadership roles,<br />
participating in team building, and becoming involved in service to the<br />
community. Students can also gain actual work experience involving<br />
skills related to their field of study.<br />
ART—Art<br />
ART 101G Orientation in Art<br />
3 cr. (3+3P)<br />
A multicultural examination of the principles and philosophies of the<br />
visual arts and the ideas expressed through them.