2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

2005-2007 CatalogCredit Course Descriptions 91BiologyART 274 (F)Sculpture: Fabrication Techniques (5-10)Introduction to building sculptural formsthrough the use of materials, techniques, andequipment of modern industry -woodworking tools and machinery, metalworking techniques (welding, brazing, etc.),and other processes where materials arejoined to build up forms. Good design andcraftsmanship are stressed. Maximum of 10credits.Prerequisite: ART 174. ART 102, 103, and 105are recommended for all studio concentrations.ART 275 (Sp)Sculpture: Bronze Casting (5-10)Concentration on wax manipulationtechniques, model and mold making, andfoundry procedures for casting metalsthrough the lost-wax method. For additionalexperience and credit, this course may berepeated. Maximum 10 credits.Prerequisite: ART 174 and ART 103 or 105.ART 102, 103, and 105 recommended for allstudio concentrations.ART 296 (varies)Special Projects in Art (2)This course involves special group effortswhich grow out of departmental need orartistic opportunity. The course will be offeredas each project is identified. The number ofparticipants would be limited by the nature ofthe project, and involvement would be subjectto the applicant’s background coursework andthe instructor’s approval.ART 297 (F, W, Sp)Folio Preparation (1)Designed to help students select, develop, andprepare a portfolio of work for application toa transfer institution. Students will be advisedregarding their selections of samples, revisionsand skill areas needing attention. Students willlearn to photograph samples, mat and frameappropriate samples, develop special projects,and put together an organized presentation.Prerequisite: Students must claim their intent tomajor in art and must have completed two of thethree following courses: Art 102, 103, or 105.Instructor permission required.ART 299 (F, W, Sp)Special Problems in Art (5)These courses are an extension of existingcourse sequences and are subject to the samefees as the individual courses within thesequence chosen. All 299 classes requirepermission of the instructor.Prerequisite to registration for any 299 class isthe satisfactory completion of the entire course sequenceoffered by the department in that particular medium.Example: 299C, Advanced Problems in Drawing,has a prerequisite of ART 105 and 106.299A299B299C299D299E299F299G299H299IAstronomyCeramicsDesignDrawingFigure DrawingPaintingPhotographyPrintmakingSculptureWatercolorASTRO 105 (F, Sp, Su)Astronomy (5)Introduces basic concepts in astronomyincluding the formation of the solar system;characteristics of the planets, moons,asteroids, and comets; the formation andevolution of stars; the nature andcharacteristics of light and telescopes; andnotes the historical milestones of astronomyfrom ancient astronomers to current spaceprobes. Laboratory included.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ93 and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higheror equivalent assessment.BiologyStudents interested in majoring in biologyor related disciplines should considerpursuing an Associate of Science degreewith a Biology Specialization. Biologyadvisors are available for assistance inestablishing a degree plan. Studentsseeking courses for general interest ornatural sciences distribution requirementsshould consider the following non-majorcourses: BIOL 100, 105, 107, 108, 118,140, BOT 101, ENVSC 106, 145, 179, orNUTR 161.BIOL 100 (F, W, Sp, Su)Introduction to Biology (5)A one-quarter introduction to biologicalprinciples for non-majors or studentsstarting in life sciences. Topics include:diversity of life; basic cellular anatomy andbiochemical processes; evolution andgenetics; ecology and environmental issues;and an overview of human anatomy/physiology. Laboratory included.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ93 and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higheror assessment at college-level English, reading andmath.BIOL 105 (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.Laboratory included. This course is the sameas GEOL 108. Students may receive credit foreither BIOL 105 or GEOL 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.BIOL 107 (F)Milestones in Biology (5)Alternative to Biology 100. Principles ofbiology are introduced using an historical,experimental approach. Emphasis is onmilestone experiments that have contributedto our understanding of processesfundamental to life on earth. Topics include:biodiversity, basic cellular anatomy,biochemical processes, evolution, genetics,and the biology of disease. Laboratoryincluded. BIOL 107 is equivalent to BIOL100 and satisfies the biology prerequisite forall 200 level biology courses.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.