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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.

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