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5.00 Credits
Recommended Preparation: ENGL& 101. Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101. A practical introduction to the basic elements, techniques, and principles of two-dimensional visual art with an emphasis on projects using line, shape, pattern, and interval in black and white. This course introduces the visual principles essential to all graphic design and the visual aspects of web design and desktop publishing. Use of the personal computer as a design tool is encouraged. The basic goals of this course are for the student to learn the elements of the form-language, become aware of traditional practices and materials, and develop concepts and skills useful in graphic problem-solving. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies humanities distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.
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5.00 Credits
Recommended Preparation: ENGL& 101. Prerequisites: ART 101 or ART 104. An extended exploration of the basic elements, techniques, and principles of the basic elements and principles of visual art introduced in ART 101 and ART 104 with an emphasis on color and threedimensional design problems. The objective of this studio course is to develop practical understanding of the basic elements and complexities of color perception, color terminology, additive and subtractive color, the application of color concepts to visual problem solving, volume, mass, planes, geometric figures, expressive three-dimensional forms and the effects of color on three-dimensional structures. The sequence of assignments provides the experience to execute and evaluate design problems of increasing complexity. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies humanities distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ART 101 or ART 104 or instructor permission; ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101. Introduction to painting materials and techniques. Emphasis upon acquiring skills in color mixing, paint handling, and visual observation to form expressive compositions. This is an introductory course to acquaint the student with representational means of expression with the use of pigments and concepts of color mixing. It is designed to develop a practical understanding of painting based on traditional concepts, techniques, vocabulary, and materials. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ART 251 or instructor permission. Continuation of ART 251 with an emphasis on the observation and use of color and value in forming effective visual statements. Presentation and visual analysis of master paintings will be integrated with the development of individual work to further acquaint the student with representational means of expression, with greater variety in the use of pigments and concepts of color and composition. It is designed to further develop a practical understanding of painting based on traditional concepts, techniques, vocabulary, and materials. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ART 101 or ART 104 or instructor permission; ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101. A practical introduction to the history and methods of printmaking with special attention to relief printing in wood and linoleum, monotypes, and intaglio processes. Studio assignments and projects will include work in multi-color registration and black and white. The sequence of assignments is designed to increase the student's ability to control the visual relationships in many forms of printmaking related to a personal choice of imagery and subject matter. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MATH 098 or placement in college level math. This course provides an introduction to the universe beyond the Earth. The course begins with a study of the night sky and the history of astronomy. The course then explores the various objects seen in the cosmos beginning with a study of the solar system followed by stars, galaxies, and the evolution of the universe itself. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies science distribution area E requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.
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16.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 060, ENGL 060, and instructor permission. The foundation of Automotive Technology provided in this course includes a study of safety rules and procedures, use of shop tools, equipment, steering, suspension, and alignment procedures currently in use by the automotive industry. This course provides theory and application of conventional and strut-type suspension systems and modern braking systems. The student is introduced to conventional and rack and pinion types of steering systems, applies twowheel and four-wheel alignment procedures, applies tire and wheel balance procedures. The second part of this course is a study of brakes and brake control systems, including brake system hydraulics and hardware. The student will practice brake service procedures, brake performance, diagnostic, and troubleshooting methods. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
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16.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 060 ENGL 060, and instructor permission. An introduction to the fundamental laws of electricity and the principles of magnetism and induction. The course will include a study of Ohm's Law as well as electrical circuit schematic reading, wire repair and use of electrical test equipment. Also included will be a study of the automotive batteries, starting systems and charging systems. The second portion of this course includes the principles of Anti-Lock brake systems. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
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16.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 060 ENGL 060, and instructor permission. The student will be introduced to engine construction, valve and camshaft arrangements, cooling systems, and lubrication systems. The student will use applications of engine teardown/reassembly methods, measurement techniques, and part wear/failure analysis to make diagnosis of engine systems. Ignition systems in current use, tune-up and troubleshooting with electrical and electronic test equipment will be emphasized. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
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16.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 060, ENGL 060, and instructor permission. This course is a study of the vehicle power train and methods of delivering power from the engine to the drive wheels. Topics of study will include details of power flow in a manual transmission/transaxle and automatic transmission/transaxle, gear ratios, driveline components and construction, differential components, clutch systems, transfer cases, and drive axles. Much emphasis will be given to diagnosis and troubleshooting techniques. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
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