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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or permission of instructor; Internet access for Web-based instruction A survey of the history of graphic design from its origins to present day. This overview of graphic design develops visual vocabulary, provides a cultural and historical context, and instructs students in researching areas of interest to broaden their knowledge of contemporary graphic design. 3 lecture hours
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Corequisite: ENG 101 or college-level eligibility Explores anthropology - the study of humankind in all places at all times - in its "four fields": physical anthropology (the systematic study of humans as biological organisms); archaeology (the study of human cultures through the recovery and analysis of material remains and environmental data); linguistic anthropology (the study of human language); and cultural anthropology. 3 lecture hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or college-level eligibility Examines the supernatural belief systems and practices of various cultures. Myths, rituals, animism, witchcraft, magic, shamanism, and syncretic religions are critically analyzed to understand the integrative effects of the sacred world. From that foundation, study progresses with a cross-cultural, anthropological comparison of religion and the supernatural. 3 lecture hours
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3.00 Credits
The first in a sequence of courses designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Arabic. Spoken communication in Arabic is both the end goal and the means of instruction. Emphasizes the four communicative skills in a culturally authentic context. Reading and writing are assigned out of class to facilitate effective listening and speaking practice in class. Basic grammar skills are also introduced. 3 lecture hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ARB 101 with a minimum C grade, placement by exam, or permission of instructor The second in a sequence of courses designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Arabic. Spoken communication in Arabic is both the end goal and the means of instruction. Emphasizes the four communicative skills in a culturally authentic context. Reading and writing are assigned out of class to facilitate effective listening and speaking practice in class. Basic grammar skills are also introduced. 3 lecture hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ARB 102 with a minimum C grade, placement by exam, or permission of instructor The first in a sequence of courses designed for students with a mid to high novice level of competency in Arabic. Spoken communication in Arabic continues to be the end goal and the means of instruction. The four communicative skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are applied to discussions and debates involving Arab culture, politics, and history. Fundamental grammar points are reviewed. 3 lecture hours
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Corequisite: ARC 121 A lecture/studio course aimed at developing architecture students' graphic communication skills. Analytic and descriptive drawings of buildings, everyday objects, trees, plantings, and people are rendered using pencil, pen and ink, as well as through an introduction to digital imaging and computer-aided design software. 1 lecture/4 laboratory hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ARC 121 Corequisite: ARC 123 Introduction to the use of the computer in architecture as a three-dimensional design/drawing tool. Students build 3-D models using parametric modeling software and manipulate three-dimensional forms, scenes, colors, textures, lighting and cameras to design effective compositions. Applicable to Windows-based computers. 1 lecture/4 laboratory hours
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5.00 Credits
Corequisite: ARC 102 or or divisional permission Explores fundamental principles and elements of design: form, space, composition, systems, context, imagery, as well as functional and structural organizations. Solutions to architectonic design projects explored through presentation drawings and study models. Simple presentation graphics and model-building are introduced. [Fall offering] 1 lecture/8 studio hours
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the development of architecture from ancient civilizations to 1860. Social, religious, economic, technological, and aesthetic factors are explored to understand fully their influence on the development of buildings and cities. 3 lecture hours
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