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  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of the exploration of skills and concepts involved in the creation of fine art prints addressed in Printmaking II. Techniques will be presented through demonstration, studio work, lecture and critique. Students who successfully complete this course will develop original work suitable for inclusion in a portfolio for transfer to a four-year program of study. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explorations in the art of visual communication. Students will learn to communicate effectively and creatively using type and image to solve real-world communications problems. This class will use the latest versions of graphic design software applications and incoming students are expected to have a working knowledge of these programs. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced problem solving in graphic design with an emphasis placed on developing an understanding of the production process and the business of design. Projects will include: corporate and product identity, packaging, poster design, and book design. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A cornerstone course for Fine Art majors who have developed a body of original artwork in prior courses and/or in personal practice. The Fine Art AFA is equivalent to the first two years of study for most programs in the visual arts offering the BFA (Bachelors of Fine Art), the standard degree for visual arts professionals. This course offers students guidance in exploring options for continuing their education and preparing an appropriate entrance portfolio based on existing artwork. This course may also be suitable for students who already possess an undergraduate degree and wish to work with existing artwork to prepare a portfolio for entry level positions in the visual arts. Strategies for personal advancement will be developed based on the interests and abilities of each student. Portfolio presentation techniques addressed will include traditional and digital methods. Relevant standards and practices in the visual arts professions will also be explored. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this introductory course of American sign language, students will develop a fundamental vocabulary and knowledge of grammar structures needed to help them communicate effectively. This course will also introduce students to deaf culture in the United States.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this American Sign Language course students will build on the fundamental vocabulary and knowledge of grammar structures studied in ASL 101. Students will further develop gestural expressive skills needed to help them communicate effectively. This course will also further explore the deaf culture in the United States.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduction to Astronomy is a one-semester college-level course in basic astronomy. The course may be used as a laboratory science elective with basic algebraic applications. The course explores a broad range astronomical concepts and principles in ten major areas: understanding the sky, apparent motions of the planets and the sun, telescopes and accompanying technology, basic structure and behavior of atoms, origin and analysis of light, origin of the solar system, internal structure and behavior of the sun, lifecycle of all stellar classes, origin and structure of galaxies, and cosmology. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the implementation of the scientific method, the evidence that astronomers use to support their conclusions, and the importance of astronomy. (Night-time observing is required). This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Astrobiology uses a multidisciplinary and scientific approach to analyze and assess the theories regarding the evolution of life elsewhere in the universe. While strong emphasis is placed on the astronomical/astrophysical aspects of astrobiology, the course introduces, discusses, and integrates aspects from multiple disciplines (chemistry, biology, geology, and earth sciences) to achieve an overall understanding of the definition of life and evolution. A secondary focus of the course is to develop a firm understanding of the scientific method such that students who complete the course can appreciate the scientific process, build scientific reasoning skills that are applicable beyond this course, and develop basic laboratory skills. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This one semester course affords the student and instructor the flexibility to collaborate in creating an individualized plan of learning that builds upon previous course work within the discipline, expands the student's knowledge in an area of interest and/or promotes continued personal development. The course is designed to broaden the scope of the regularly scheduled course offerings within the discipline. A contract for individualized learning is developed collaboratively between the instructor and student and submitted to the Division Dean for consideration. Specific arrangements and details of an independent study are arranged with the specific discipline and facilitated by the discipline director or coordinator. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This introductory course provides students with the essentials of anatomy, the basic functions of the human body and the effects of disease using a systems approach. The normal structural organization and processes of each body system, common diseases, clinical applications, treatments and diagnostic procedures will be examined.