2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

DRFT V44 - RAPID DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V42 or DRFT V43
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the applications of technology and tools for
creating three-dimensional physical models from 3D CAD (computer
assisted drafting) files and other 3D data. Rapid prototyping and
model making technologies are covered that accelerate the design
process, allowing the student designers to shorten the design
cycle time, update the product development process and improve
communication between the design focus groups, engineering,
marketing and manufacturing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
DRFT V50 - FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS:
COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING (CAD)/ COMPUTER
ASSISTED MACHINING (CAM) - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to flexible manufacturing
applications and CAD/CAM. Topics include set up and operation of
numerical control lathes, mills, electrical discharge machines and
robotics principles.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MS
V50. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V51 - DESIGN ANIMATION AND MODELING - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to design animation and modeling.
Students will receive hands-on training in hardware and software
applications, including conceptual principles, and will learn modeling,
rendering, and animation techniques. Tutorials will focus on the
primary uses of animation in the professional workplace including
architectural, mechanical, and character animation.
Formerly Drft 51. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V88 - DRAFTING WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly DRFT
V89.
DRFT V99 - AUTOCAD JOB TRAINING PROGRAM - 4 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This AutoCAD course is designed to prepare the student for entrylevel
employment into the drafting industry. Hands-on training will
be provided in various hardware and software applications including
setting up programs, editing, drawing, attributes and extractions,
AutoLISP, menus, scripts, etc. Students may opt to emphasize one
or all of the three major styles which include architectural, 3D, or
mechanical.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Drft 99. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
ECONOMICS
ECON V01A - PRINCIPLES OF MACRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a broad and comprehensive introduction to the
operation of the American economy with emphasis on macroeconomics.
Macro-economics is concerned with obtaining an
overview of the structure of the economy and the relationships
between the major economic aggregates: households, businesses,
government and international economy. Macro-economics involves
the study of the levels of output, income, expenditures, employment,
prices, and the government’s ability to alter these levels by the use
of fiscal and monetary policies.
Formerly Econ 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ECON V01B - PRINCIPLES OF MICRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ECON V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a continuation of the broad and comprehensive
introduction to the operation of the American economy but with
emphasis on micro-economics. Micro-economics is concerned
with the small economic units: an individual household, firm, and
industry. Micro-economics involves the study of consumer behavior,
the operation of the firm, and the competitive, monopolisticcompetitive,
oligopolistic, and monopolistic structures of industries.
International trade and finance, comparative economic systems, and
economic growth and development are also examined.
Formerly Econ 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ECON V88 - ECONOMICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ECON V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ECONOMICS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Econ
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ECON V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN ECONOMICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a
maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Econ 90.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC,
determined after admission.
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