General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

Agri 2330 WildliFe
ConserVAtion And
MAnAgeMent
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Principles and practices used in the production and
improvement of wildlife resources for aesthetic,
ecological, and recreational uses of public and
private lands .
Agri 2335 dendrology - (see
Fore 1314)
Agri 2336 ArBoriCulture -
(see Fore 2309)
AntH 2301 introduCtion to
pHysiCAl AntHropology
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading (or take gust 0342 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into collegelevel
writing (or take engl 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introduction to Physical Anthropology explores the
relationship between culture and biology through
the methods, theory and research of biological
anthropology . Students learn about basic mechanisms
of genetic change in populations and the relationships
between humans and the other primates . The
appearance of humans and their bipedal ancestors
approximately four million years ago and their culture
history through the Paleolithic age are examined
in detail . Students learn about biological variation
and adaptation in human populations, responses to
the environment, race, and other issues and their
applications . Core Curriculum Course .
AntH 2302 introduCtion to
ArCHAeology
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading (or take gust 0342 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into collegelevel
writing (or take engl 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introduction to Archaeology provides a survey of
the basic methods, theory and research of scientific
archaeology . Human cultures and behaviors are
identified and interpreted from material remains of over
2 .5 million years of the human past . Students learn how
anthropologists build cultural history from artifacts and
material evidence of human activity, reconstruct past
life ways, and explain similarities and differences of
human cultures . Core Curriculum Course .
AntH 2346 generAl
AntHropology
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading (or take gust 0342 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into collegelevel
writing (or take engl 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This introductory survey of the four subfields of
anthropology focuses on the cultural and biological
diversity of humans including hominid prehistory, the
emergence of Paleolithic cultures, and the agricultural
and urban revolutions from an anthropological
perspective . Past and present human adaptations
and culture are surveyed and analyzed using the
comparative and holistic approach of biological
anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and ethnology .
Core Curriculum Course .
AntH 2351 CulturAl
AntHropology
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading (or take gust 0342 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into collegelevel
writing (or take engl 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This course focuses on culture, the ways people live
and give meaning, form and organization to their lives
as they adapt to various environments and conditions
both in and beyond the borders of the U .S . Study
of the descriptions and analysis of cultural diversity
provide the basis for evaluating cultural components
of everyday life including recognition of ethnocentrism,
intercultural communication and understanding local
and ‘global’ culture in a multicultural and transforming
world . Core Curriculum Course .
AntH 2389 ACAdeMiC
CooperAtiVe in AntHropology
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading and college-level writing.
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 16 lab)
An instructional program designed to integrate oncampus
study with practical hands-on experience in
anthropology . In conjunction with class seminars, the
individual student will set specific goals and objectives
in the study of human culture and social behavior and/or
institutions and processes .
ArAB 1411 Beginning
ArABiC i
prerequisites: Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing.
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Fundamentals skills in listening comprehension,
speaking, reading, and writing . Includes basic
vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture . Core
Curriculum Course .
ArAB 1412 Beginning ArABiC ii
prerequisites: ArAB 1411 or departmental
approval. Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing. Credit: 4
(3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of ARAB 1411 . Further development
of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and
writing skills, and cultural awareness . More advanced
grammar . Transfers as foreign language credit . Core
Curriculum Course .
ArAB 2311 interMediAte ArABiC i
prerequisites: ArAB 1412 or departmental
approval. Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing.
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Further development of listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills and cultural awareness acquired
in Beginning Arabic . Introduction of more complex
language structures . Oral and written practice based on
selected readings . Class conducted mainly in Arabic .
Core Curriculum Course .
ArAB 2312 interMediAte
ArABiC ii
prerequisites: ArAB 2311 or departmental
approval. Must be placed into gust
0342 (or higher) in reading and engl
0310/0349 (or higher) in writing.
Course desCriptions
220
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of ARAB 2311, but with special emphasis
on written communication . Readings, discussions and
compositions . Class conducted mainly in Arabic . Core
Curriculum Course
ArCe 1352 struCturAl drAFting
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of structural systems including concrete
foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses,
and structural steel framing systems . Includes detailing
of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards
including the American Institute of Steel Construction
and The American Concrete Institute .
ArCe 2344 stAtiCs And strengtH
oF MAteriAls
prerequisite: dFtg 1305
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Internal effects of forces acting upon elastic bodies
and the resulting changes in form and dimensions .
Includes stress, shear, bending moments, and simple
beam design .
ArCe 2352 MeCHAniCAl And
eleCtriCAl systeMs
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
The properties of building materials (assemblies),
specifications, codes, vendor references, and uses
of mechanical, plumbing, conveying, and electrical
systems as they relate to architecture for residential
and commercial construction .
ArtC 1302 digitAl iMAging i
(pHotosHop)
Corequisites: ArtC 1325 and ArtC 1305
or department Approval
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or
image creation software: scanning, resolution, file
formats, output devices, color systems, and imageacquisitions
.
ArtC 1305 BAsiC grApHiC design
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Graphic design with emphasis on the visual
communication process . Topics include basic
terminology and graphic design principles .
ArtC 1309 BAsiC illustrAtion
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Introduction to drawing techniques, skills, and concepts
with various black and white media . Emphasis placed
on perspective and principles of shading .
ArtC 1313 digitAl puBlisHing i
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary
publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology
associated with typography and page layout .
ArtC 1317 design
CoMMuniCAtion i
prerequisites ArtC 1325 and ArtC 1305
or department Approval
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)Study of design
velopment relating to graphic design terminology,
tools and media, and layout and design concepts .
Topics include integration of type, images and other
design elements, and developing computer skills in
industry standard computer programs .