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Course Descriptions

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Academic Related
  

  • ACA 085 Improving Study Skills (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to improve academic study skills and introduce resources that will complement developmental courses and engender success in college-level courses. Topics include basic study skills, memory techniques, note-taking strategies, test-taking techniques, library skills, personal improvement strategies, goal-setting, and learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to apply techniques learned to improve performance in college-level classes. Additionally, students should be able to demonstrate competency in distance education environments.
  

  • ACA 111 College Student Success (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the college’s physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • ACA 118 College Study Skills (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers skills and strategies designed to improve study behaviors. Topics include time management, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, active reading strategies, critical thinking, communication skills, learning styles, and other strategies for effective learning. Upon completion, students should be able to apply appropriate study strategies and techniques to the development of an effective study plan.
  

  • ACA 121 Managing a Team (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course focuses on the process of the individual with an awareness of the reality in the collective teamwork approach for the workplace emphasizing process-orientation. Topics include how teams work, team effectiveness, team-building techniques, positive thinking, and leadership principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how teamwork strengthens ownership, involvement, and responsibility in the workplace.
  

  • ACA 122 College Transfer Success (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Accounting
  

  • ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: MAT 060  or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , and DMA 030 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces business decision-making using accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Acct (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of accounting principles. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting concepts for external and internal analysis, reporting and decision-making. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret transactions relating to managerial concepts including product costing systems.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ACC 122 Principles of Financial Accounting II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides additional instruction in the financial accounting concepts and procedures introduced in ACC 120 . Emphasis is placed on the analysis of specific balance sheet accounts, with in-depth instruction of the accounting principles applied to these accounts. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, prepare journal entries, and prepare reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  

  • ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Topics include tax law, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for preparation of individual tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various individual tax forms.
  

  • ACC 130 Business Income Taxes (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 129 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the relevant laws governing business and fiduciary income taxes. Topics include tax law relating to business organizations, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for the preparation of business tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various business tax forms.
  

  • ACC 140 Payroll Accounting (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 115 or ACC 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; calculating social security, income, and unemployment taxes; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries using appropriate technology.
  

  • ACC 149 Intro to Acct. Spreadsheets (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 115 or ACC 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and their use in accounting. Topics include pre-programmed problems, model-building problems, beginning-level macros, graphics, and what-if analysis enhancements of template problems. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer spreadsheet to complete many of the tasks required in accounting.
  

  • ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 115 or ACC 120  and ACC 149 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer applications related to accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting software package to solve accounting problems.
  

  • ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 121 , ACC 122 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of the study of accounting principles with in-depth coverage of theoretical concepts and financial statements. Topics include generally accepted accounting principles and extensive analyses of financial statements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, including the application of financial standards.
  

  • ACC 221 Intermediate Acct II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 220 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of ACC 220 . Emphasis is placed on special problems which may include leases, bonds, investments, ratio analyses, present value applications, accounting changes, and corrections. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
  

  • ACC 225 Cost Accounting (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 121 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the nature and purposes of cost accounting as an information system for planning and control. Topics include direct materials, direct labor, factory overhead, process, job order, and standard cost systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
  

  • ACC 269 Audit & Assurance Services (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 220 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces selected topics pertaining to the objectives, theory and practices in engagement providing auditing and other assurance services. Topics will include planning, conducting and reporting, with emphasis on the related professional ethics and standards. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the types of professional services, the related professional standards, and engagement methodology.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
  

  • AHR 110 Intro. to Refrigeration (5 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process, and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade.
  

  • AHR 112 Heating Technology (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the fundamentals of heating including oil, gas, and electric heating systems. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, system operating characteristics, installation techniques, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic oil, gas, and electrical heating systems and describe the major components of a heating system.
  

  • AHR 113 Comfort Cooling (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the installation procedures, system operations, and maintenance of residential and light commercial comfort cooling systems. Topics include terminology, component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured comfort levels. Upon completion, students should be able to use psychometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation.
  

  • AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: AHR 110  or AHR 113 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the principles of air source and water source heat pumps. Emphasis is placed on safety, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and analyze system performance and perform routine service procedures.
  

  • AHR 130 HVAC Controls (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: AHR 111 or ELC 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the types of controls found in residential and commercial comfort systems. Topics include electrical and electronic controls, control schematics and diagrams, test instruments, and analysis and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair common residential and commercial comfort system controls.
  

  • AHR 133 HVAC Servicing (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: AHR 112  or AHR 113 
    The course covers the maintenance and servicing of HVAC equipment. Topics include testing, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment and record keeping. Upon completion, students should be able to adjust, maintain, and service HVAC equipment.
  

  • AHR 140 All-Weather Systems (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: AHR 112  or AHR 113 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the principles of combination heating and cooling systems including gas-electric, all-electric, and oil-electric systems. Topics include PTAC’s and package and split-system units. Upon completion, students should be able to understand systems performance and perform routine maintenance procedures.
  

  • AHR 151 HVAC Duct Systems I (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the techniques used to lay out and fabricate duct work commonly found in HVAC systems. Emphasis is places on the skills required to fabricate duct work. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out and fabricate simple duct work.
  

  • AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for the EPA certification examinations.
  

  • AHR 210 Residential Building Code (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the residential building codes that are applicable to the design and installation of HVAC systems. Topics include current residential codes as applied to HVAC design, service, and installation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct usage of residential building codes that apply to specific areas of the HVAC trade.
  

  • AHR 211 Residential System Design (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the principles and concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Topics include heating and cooling load estimating, basic psychometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon completion, students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling system.
  

  • AHR 215 Commercial HVAC Controls (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: AHR 111, ELC 111 , or ELC 112 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces HVAC control systems used in commercial applications. Topics include electric/electronic control systems, pneumatic control systems, DDC temperature sensors, humidity sensors, pressure sensors, wiring, controllers, actuators, and controlled devices. Upon completion, students should be able to verify or correct the performance of common control systems with regard to sequence of operation and safety.

Alternative Energy
  

  • ALT 220 Photovoltaic Sys Tech (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to understand systems that convert solar energy into electricity with photovoltaic (pv) technologies. Topics include site analysis for system integration, building codes, and advances in photovoltaic technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of photovoltaic technology and current applications.
  

  • ALT 221 Adv PV Sys Designs (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ALT 220 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces specific elements in photovoltaic (pv) systems technologies including efficiency, modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and system installation. Topics include National Electric Code (NEC), electrical specifications, photovoltaic system components, array design, and power integration requirements that combine to form a unified structure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of various photovoltaic designs and proper installation of NEC compliant solar electric power systems.

Anthropology
  

  • ANT 210 General Anthropology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the physical, archaeological, linguistic, and ethnological fields of anthropology. Topics include human origins, genetic variations, archaeology, linguistics, primatology, and contemporary cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the four major fields of anthropology.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social behavioral sciences.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the nature of human culture. Emphasis is placed on cultural theory, methods of fieldwork, and cross-cultural comparisons in the areas of ethnology, language, and the cultural past. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic cultural processes and how cultural data are collected and analyzed.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
  

  • ANT 221 Comparative Cultures (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an ethnographic survey of societies around the world covering their distinctive cultural characteristics and how these relate to cultural change. Emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences in social institutions such as family, economics, politics, education, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a variety of cultural adaptive strategies.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
  

  • ANT 230 Physical Anthropology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the scientific study of human evolution and adaptation. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary theory, population genetics, biocultural adaptation and human variation, as well as nonhuman primate evolution, morphology, and behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the biological and cultural processes which have resulted in the formation of the human species.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social behavioral sciences.
  

  • ANT 230A Physical Anthropology Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: ANT 230 
    This course provides laboratory work that reinforces the material presented in ANT 230 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises which may include fossil identification, genetic analysis, skeletal comparisons, forensics, computer simulations, and field observations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the analytical skills employed by anthropologists in the study of primate evolution and variation.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
  

  • ANT 240 Archaeology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the scientific study of the unwritten record of the human past. Emphasis is placed on the process of human cultural evolution as revealed through archaeological methods of excavation and interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how archaeologists reconstruct the past and describe the variety of past human cultures.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social behavioral sciences.

Architecture
  

  • ARC 111 Intro to Arch Technology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic architectural drafting techniques, lettering, use of architectural and engineer scales, and sketching. Topics include orthographic, axonometric, and oblique drawing techniques using architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details; reprographic techniques; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and print scaled drawings within minimum architectural standards.
  

  • ARC 112 Constr Matls & Methods (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces construction materials and their methodologies. Topics include construction terminology, materials and their properties, manufacturing processes, construction techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to detail construction assemblies and identify construction materials and properties.
  

  • ARC 113 Residential Arch Tech (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 111 
    Corequisites: ARC 112 
    This course covers intermediate residential working drawings. Topics include residential plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of residential working drawings that are within accepted architectural standards.
  

  • ARC 114 Architectural CAD (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic architectural CAD techniques. Topics include basic commands and system hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and plot architectural drawings to scale within accepted architectural standards.
  

  • ARC 119 Structural Drafting (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 113  and MAT 121 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic concepts associated with sizing and detailing structural assemblies. Topics include vocabulary, span-to-depth ratios, code requirements, shop drawings, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform simple calculations and prepare shop drawings and preliminary structural plans.
  

  • ARC 131 Building Codes (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 112  or CAR 111
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the methods of researching building codes for specific projects. Topics include residential and commercial building codes. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the code constraints governing residential and commercial projects.
  

  • ARC 141 Elem Structures for Arch (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 111  and MAT 121 , MAT 171, or MAT 175 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers concepts of elementary structures in architecture. Topics include structural form, statics, strength of materials, structural behavior, and the relationship between structures and architectural form. Upon completion, students should be able to size simple structural elements.
  

  • ARC 211 Light Constr Technology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 111 
    Corequisites: ARC 112 
    This course covers working drawings for light construction. Topics include plans, elevations, sections, and details; schedules; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of working drawings which are within accepted architectural standards.
  

  • ARC 213 Design Project (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 111 , ARC 112 , and ARC 114 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides the opportunity to design and prepare a set of contract documents within an architectural setting. Topics include schematic design, design development, construction documents, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of commercial contract documents.
  

  • ARC 220 Adv Architect CAD (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 114 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides file management, productivity, and CAD customization skills. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced proficiency techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to create prototype drawings and symbol libraries, compose sheets with multiple details, and use advanced drawing and editing commands.
  

  • ARC 221 Architectural 3-D CAD (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 114 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces architectural three dimensional CAD applications. Topics include three-dimensional drawing, coordinate systems, viewing, rendering, modeling, and output options. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare architectural three-dimensional drawings and renderings.
  

  • ARC 230 Environmental Systems (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 111  and MAT 121 , MAT 151 , MAT 161 , MAT 171, or MAT 175 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), and electrical systems for the architectural environment. Topics include basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems for residential and/or commercial buildings with an introduction to selected code requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to develop schematic drawings for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems and perform related calculations.
  

  • ARC 263 Intro to ADA Title III (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ARC 211 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the American Disabilities Act Title III requirements. Emphasis is place on Title III requirements as they apply to building construction. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply Title III requirements to buildings.

Art
  

  • ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media. Art majors will not receive credit for taking this class.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • ART 114 Art History Survey I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the development of art forms from ancient times to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of human social development.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • ART 115 Art History Survey II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the development of art forms from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of human social development.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community. (VLC).
  

  • ART 116 Survey of American Art (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the development of American art forms from colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on architecture, painting, sculpture, graphics, and the decorative arts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the history of the American creative experience.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
  

  • ART 117 Non-Western Art History (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces non-Western cultural perspectives. Emphasis is placed on, but no limited to, African, Oriental, and Oceanic art forms throughout history. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of non Western social and cultural development.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
  

  • ART 121 Design I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional art. Emphasis is placed on the structural elements, the principles of visual organization, and the theories of color mixing and interaction. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use critical and analytical approaches as they apply to two-dimensional visual art.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 122 Design II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic studio problems in three-dimensional visual design. Emphasis is placed on the structural elements and organizational principles as applied to mass and space. Upon completion, students should be able to apply three dimensional design concepts.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 131 Drawing I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the language of drawing and the use of various drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on drawing techniques, media, and graphic principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the use of graphic form and various drawing processes.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 132 Drawing II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 131 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course continues instruction in the language of drawing and the use of various materials. Emphasis is placed on experimentation in the use of drawing techniques, media, and graphic materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased competence in the expressive use of graphic form and techniques.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 135 Figure Drawing I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 131 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces rendering the human figure with various drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on the use of the visual elements, anatomy, and proportion in the representation of the draped and undraped figure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in drawing the human figure.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 171 Computer Art I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the use of the computer as a tool for solving visual problems. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of computer literacy and design through bit-mapped image manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of paint programs, printers, and scanners to capture, manipulate, and output images.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 212 Gallery Assistantship I (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the practical application of display techniques. Emphasis is placed on preparation of artwork for installation, hardware systems, and exhibition graphics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic gallery exhibition skills.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 213 Gallery Assistantship II (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 212 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides additional experience in display techniques. Emphasis is placed on preparation of artwork for exhibition, alternative methods of installation, hardware systems, and exhibition graphics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate independent decision-making and exhibition expertise.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 214 Portfolio and Resume (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers resume writing, interview skills, and the preparation and presentation of an art portfolio. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of a portfolio of original artwork, the preparation of a photographic portfolio, approaches to resume writing, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to mount original art for portfolio presentation, photograph and display a professional slide portfolio, and write an effective resume.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 222 Wood Design I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the historical and contemporary design concepts and their application to the construction of functional and sculptural wood forms. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of hand and power tools. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate use of tools to create unique designs.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 223 Wood Design (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 222 , and  ART 122  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a continuation of the skills and techniques used in ART 222 . Emphasis is placed on woodcarving and other processes. Upon completion, students should be able to use original designs in the creation of functional and sculptural forms.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 231 Printmaking I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces printmaking: its history, development techniques, and processes. Emphasis is placed on basic applications with investigation into image source and development. Upon completion, students should be able to produce printed images utilizing a variety of methods.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 232 Printmaking II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 231 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes additional methods and printmaking processes. Emphasis is placed on the printed image as related to method, source, and concept. Upon completion, students should be able to produce expressive images utilizing both traditional and innovative methods.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 240 Painting I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the language of painting and the use of various painting materials. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and use of various painting techniques, media, and color principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the use of creative processes directed toward the development of expressive form.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 241 Painting II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 240 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a continuing investigation of the materials, processes, and techniques of painting. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of expressive content using a variety of creative processes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the expanded use of form and variety.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 244 Watercolor (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic methods and techniques used in watercolor. Emphasis is placed on application, materials, content, and individual expression. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a variety of traditional and nontraditional concepts used in watercolor media.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 247 Jewelry I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 122  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces a basic understanding of the design and production of jewelry. Emphasis is placed on concepts and techniques using metals and other materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to use appropriate methods to create unique jewelry.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 248 Jewelry II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 247 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of the skills learned in ART 247 . Emphasis is placed on the creation of individual designs that utilize a variety of techniques such as casting, cloisonne, and plique¬ a-jour. Upon completion, students should be able to create jewelry which demonstrates originality.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 250 Surface Design: Textiles (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 122  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic principles and elements of art as applied to textile surfaces. Emphasis is placed on direct, top-dyed processes that utilize both synthetic and natural dyes, and techniques such as batiking, stenciling, and stamping. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of appropriate materials and techniques as they apply to original design on a variety of textile surfaces.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 260 Photography Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the origins and historical development of photography. Emphasis is placed on the study of composition and history of photography as an art form. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and produce, using color transparencies, properly exposed, well-composed photographs.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 261 Photography I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces photographic equipment, theory, and processes. Emphasis is placed on camera operation, composition, darkroom technique, and creative expression. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully expose, develop, and print a well-conceived composition.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 262 Photography II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 261 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the creative manipulation of alternative photographic materials and processes such as toning, hand coloring, infrared, and multiple exposure. Emphasis is placed on personal vision and modes of seeing. Upon completion, students should be able to create properly exposed images using a variety of photographic materials and processes.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 264 Digital Photography I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces digital photographic equipment, theory and processes. Emphasis is placed on camera operation, composition, computer photo manipulation and creative expression. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully expose, digitally manipulate, and print a well-conceived composition.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 265 Digital Photography II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: 264; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides exploration of the concepts and processes of photo manipulation through complex composite images, special effects, color balancing and image/text integration. Emphasis is placed on creating a personal vision and style. Upon completion, students should be able to produce well-executed images using a variety of photographic and photo manipulative approaches.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 271 Computer Art II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 171 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes advanced computer imaging techniques. Emphasis is placed on creative applications of digital technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate command of computer systems and applications to express their personal vision.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 275 Intro to Commercial Art (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the materials and techniques used in creative layout design for publication. Emphasis is placed on design for advertising in a variety of techniques and media including computer graphics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in manual camera ready layout design and computer graphics literacy.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 281 Sculpture I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 122  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an exploration of the creative and technical methods of sculpture with focus on the traditional processes. Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills as they pertain to three dimensional expression in various media. Upon completion, students should be able to show competence in variety of sculptural approaches.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 282 Sculpture II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 281 ; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course builds on the visual and technical skills learned in ART 281 . Emphasis is placed on developing original solutions to sculptural problems in a variety of media. Upon completion, students should be able to express individual ideas using the techniques and materials of sculpture.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 283 Ceramics I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 283; and ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an introduction to three dimensional design principles using the medium of clay. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze application, and firing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in slab and coil construction, simple wheel forms, glaze technique, and creative expression.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 284 Ceramics II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 283 , and  ART 122  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced hand building and wheel techniques. Emphasis is placed on creative expression, surface design, sculptural quality, and glaze effect. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of technical competence in forming and glazing with a development of three-dimensional awareness.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 285 Ceramics III (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 284 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides the opportunity for advanced self-determined work in sculptural and functional ceramics. Emphasis is placed on developing the technical awareness of clay bodies, slips, engobes, and firing procedures necessary to fulfill the student’s artistic goals. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of materials and techniques necessary to successfully create original projects in the clay medium.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 286 Ceramics IV (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 285 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides the opportunity for self¬ determined work in sculptural and functional ceramics. Emphasis is placed on developing the technical awareness of glaze materials, glaze formulation, and firing techniques necessary to fulfill the student’s artistic goals. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of materials and techniques necessary to successfully create original projects in the clay medium.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • ART 288 Studio (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides the opportunity for advanced self-determined work beyond the limits of regular studio course sequences. Emphasis is placed on creative self-expression and in-depth exploration of techniques and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to create original projects specific to media, materials, and techniques.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Astronomy
  

  • AST 111 Descriptive Astronomy (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and MAT 070  or MAT 080  or MAT 151  or MAT 161 ; or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 , and DMA 060 
    Corequisites: AST 111A 
    This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
  

  • AST 111A Descriptive Astronomy Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: AST 111 
    The course is a laboratory to accompany AST 111 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 111  and which provide practical experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.

Automotive Technology
  

  • AUT 110 Intro to Auto Technology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers workplace safety, hazardous material and environmental regulations, use of hand tools, service information resources, basic concepts, systems, and terms of automotive technology. Topics include familiarization with vehicle systems along with identification and proper use of various automotive hand and power tools. Upon completion, students should be able to describe safety and environmental procedures, terms associated with automobiles, identify and use basic tools and shop equipment.
  

  • AUT 113 Automotive Servicing I (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a lab used as an alternative to co-op placement. Emphasis is placed on shop operations, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components using appropriate test equipment and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a variety of automotive repairs using proper service procedures and to operate appropriate equipment.
  

  • AUT 114 Safety and Emissions (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites:  RED 080 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspection. Topics include brake, steering and suspension, lighting, horn, windshield wiper, tire, mirrors, and emission control devices inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to perform complete and thorough North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspections.
  

  • AUT 114A Safety and Emissions Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 

     
    Corequisites: AUT 114 
    This course is an optional lab that allows students to enhance their understanding of North Carolina State Emissions Inspection failures. Topics include evaporative, positive crankcase ventilation, exhaust gas recirculation and exhaust emissions systems operation, including catalytic converter failure diagnosis. Upon completion, students should be able to employ diagnostic strategies to repair vehicle emissions failures resulting from North Carolina State Emissions inspection.
  

  • AUT 116 Engine Repair (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: AUT 116A 
    This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.
  

  • AUT 116A Engine Repair Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: AUT 116 
    This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.
  

  • AUT 141 Suspension & Steering System (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: AUT 141A 
    This course covers principles of operation, types, and diagnosis/repair of suspension and steering systems to include steering geometry. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair steering and suspension components, check and adjust various alignment angles, repair tires, and balance wheels.
  

  • AUT 141A Suspension & Steering Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: AUT 141 
    This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair steering and suspension components, check and adjust alignment angles, repair tires, and balance wheels.
  

  • AUT 151 Brake Systems (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: AUT 151A 
    This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems.
  

  • AUT 151A Brakes Systems Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 080 
    Corequisites: AUT 151 
    This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum-boost, hydraboost, electrically powered boost, and anti-lock, parking brake systems and emerging brake systems technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems.
 

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