2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

2005-2007 CatalogCredit Course Descriptions 107GERM 101, GERM 102, GERM 103German I, II, III (5) (5) (5)Introduction to basic elements of thecontemporary German language and culture;emphasis is placed on proper pronunciation,auditory comprehension and grammar usage.Laboratory work assists students withspeaking and comprehension. (GERM 103multicultural content)JAPAN 101, JAPAN 102, JAPAN 103Japanese I, II, III (5) (5) (5)Elementary sequential course that enablesstudents to learn Japanese characters (Kanji),grammar and sentence structure. The correctpronunciation of Japanese will be equallyemphasized with lab work. (JAPAN 113multicultural content)SPAN 100 (varies)Basic Conversational Spanish (5)This course is designed as a beginningintroduction to basic conversational Spanish,prior to SPAN 101. The student isintroduced to Spanish vocabulary andgrammar at an enjoyable rate. The courseallows students to brush up on theirunderstanding of English grammar andstructure as it pertains to learning Spanish.This course is recommended for the studentwho has little grammar background andwould like to acquire useful study habits forstudying Spanish.SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 103Spanish I, II, III (5) (5) (5)The foundations of acceptablepronunciation, correct grammar, and syntaxare covered in the sequence 101, 102, 103.Drilling in pronunciation and language usagetakes place in the language laboratory.Grammar skills are presented throughcomputer-generated exercises. Conversationin Spanish is stressed from the beginning asstudents take part in presentations anddiscussions in small groups within theclassroom. (SPAN 103 multicultural content)SPAN 299 (varies)Directed Readings in Spanish (1-5)Readings in Spanish and Latin Americanliterature. Topics will be selected by students,with instructor’s approval. Variable credit.Prerequisite: SPAN 103 or equivalent class.Instructor permission.FrenchSee Foreign Language section, page 106.GeographyGEOG 110 (varies)Geography of the Pacific Rim (5)Students will study the geographicalelements of the Pacific Rim area. Thephysical and cultural attributes of eachcountry will be compared. Problems relatedto the physical environment, ethniccomposition, and resources will beemphasized. (multicultural content)GEOG 200Introduction to ArcView GISProvides students with an introduction to theprinciples of geographic informationsystems, uses of the technology, and handsonexperience with ArcView software.Practical skills will be learned throughtutorials and an independent project in whichthe student develops a GIS. Theindependent project will focus on gatheringgeographic data, assembling the GIS,performing analyses, and presenting theresults.Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows.GEOG 205Physical Geography (5)Study of the formation and evolution ofthe physical features of the earth,including the atmosphere, climate, andweather; rocks, minerals, vegetation, andsoils; erosion and modification of theearth's surfaces; and human impact andmodification. Laboratory included.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.GEOG 210Maps, GIS and the Environment (5)Introduces students to the elements ofgeographic information systems (GIS)including cartography, data structure, mapoverlays, and spatial analysis. Applicationsof GIS to environmental issues relating tohydrology and watershed management, soilscience, land-use planning, andconservation are explored in a hands-onstyle, incorporating both field activities andGIS software. This course is the samecourse as ENVSC 210. Students mayreceive credit for either GEOG 210 orENVSC 210 but not both. Laboratories andfield trips included.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.GeologyGeologyStudents seeking courses for generalinterest or degree distributionrequirements may consider GEOL 101,GEOL 108, and GEOL 125 (and GEOL105 for general elective categories) for theAssociate in Arts and Sciences, GeneralStudies, Applied Sciences and TechnicalArts degrees. Students intending to majorin Geology at a baccalaureate institutionshould work towards an Associate ofScience degree with an Earth SciencesSpecialization and consult with the earthsciences advisor.GEOL 101 (F, W)Physical Geology (5)Provides students with an introduction to thematerials and landscapes of the earth, andthe diverse geological processes that produceand change them. Subjects such asvolcanoes, glaciers, rivers, and earthquakeswill be studied. The laboratory consists ofdiverse activities, including examination ofrocks and minerals. Includes local field trips.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.GEOL 105Earth Systems Science (5)Provides an introduction to earth systemsby studying the lithosphere, biosphere,hydrosphere, and atmosphere, and howthese realms interact to produce thedynamic earth that we inhabit. Hands-onexercises will involve work with rocksamples, weather gauges, and maps anddiagrams. This course is taught online.GEOL 108 (W, Sp)Fossils and the History of Life (5)Introduction to the geological and biologicalprocesses that created the astounding recordof life on this planet. Covers topics such asplate tectonics, rock identification,fossilization processes, principles ofevolution, and a survey of the history of life.The laboratory focuses on studying rock andfossil specimens and includes local field trips.This course is the same as BIOL 105.Students may receive credit for BIOL 105 orGEOL 108 but not both.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.