2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 26, 2024  
2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Prefixes


COURSE PREFIXES

PREFIX DEPARTMENT
ACCT ACCOUNTING
ASL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
ANTH ANTHROPOLOGY
ART ART
ASTR ASTRONOMY
ATMOS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
BIOL BIOLOGY
BUS BUSINESS
BTECA/BTECM BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MNGT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CHEM CHEMISTRY
COLLG COLLEGE SUCCESS
CMST COMMUNICATION STUDIES
CIS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CNE COMPUTER NETWORK ENGINEERING
CONST CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CS COMPUTER SCIENCE
DHYG DENTAL HYGIENE
DDSGN DIGITAL DESIGN
DRMA DRAMA
ECED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECON ECONOMICS
EDUC EDUCATION
EMT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
ENGR ENGINEERING
ENGL ENGLISH
ENVS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
FASH FASHION MERCHANDISING
FCA FIRE COMMAND
FRCH FRENCH
GEOG GEOGRAPHY
GEOL GEOLOGY
GERM GERMAN
HIST HISTORY
HSEM HOMELAND SECURITY
HSCI HEALTH SCIENCES
HSSA HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE
HUM HUMANITIES
INFO INFORMATION STUDIES
INTS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ISS INTEGRATED SOCIAL SCIENCE
JAPN JAPANESE
JOURN JOURNALISM
KINS KINESIOLOGY
KREA KOREAN
MATH MATHEMATICS
MUSC MUSIC
NSCI NATURAL SCIENCE
NURS NURSING
NAC NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED
NUTR NUTRITION
OSH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OCEA OCEANOGRAPHY
PHIL PHILOSOPHY
PE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYS PHYSICS
POLS POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSYC PSYCHOLOGY
READ READING
RUSS RUSSIAN
SSMH SOCIAL SERVICE MENTAL HEALTH
SOC SOCIOLOGY
SPAN SPANISH
VT VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

 

 
  
  • ABE 010 Beginning ABE Literacy Reading 1 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn phonics and language patterns, interpreting signs, symbols and labels, and alphabetizing.
  
  • ABE 011 Beginning ABE Literacy Writing 1 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review beginning grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraph structure.
  
  • ABE 012 Beginning ABE Literacy - Math 1 (1 to 6 credits



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn identification, ordering, adding, and subtracting of whole numbers.
  
  • ABE 013 Beginning ABE Literacy - Reading/Writing 1 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review beginning grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development and reading comprehension in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 014 Beginning ABE Literacy - Integrated 1 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review beginning grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development, reading comprehension and math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam or college entry exam.
  
  • ABE 020 ABE Beginning Basic Education - Reading 2 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn phonics and language patterns, identifying a paragraph’s main ideas, cause and effect relationships, alphabetizing, reading and interpreting signs, symbols and abbreviations, and following instructions.
  
  • ABE 021 ABE Beginning Basic Education - Writing (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review beginning grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraph development.
  
  • ABE 022 ABE Beginning Basic Education - Math 2 (1 to 6 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn whole numbers, rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimating, and real life math problems.
  
  • ABE 023 ABE Beginning Basic Education - Reading/Writing 2 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review beginning grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development and reading comprehension in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 024 ABE Beginning Basic Education - Integrated 2 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review beginning grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development, reading comprehension and math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam or college entry exam.
  
  • ABE 030 ABE Low Intermediate Basic Education - Reading 3 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn vocabulary, comprehension, and the development of reading skills for personal pleasure and for workforce literacy.
  
  • ABE 031 ABE Low Intermediate Basic Education - Writing 3 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review intermediate grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraph development.
  
  • ABE 032 ABE Low Intermediate Basic Education - Math 3 (1 to 6 credits



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn whole numbers, decimals, percents, fractions, and real-life and workplace application of these operations.
  
  • ABE 033 ABE Low Intermediate Basic Education-Reading/Writing 3 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review intermediate grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development and reading comprehension in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 034 ABE Low Intermediate Basic Education - Integrated 3 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review intermediate grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development, reading comprehension and math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam or college entry exam.
  
  • ABE 040 ABE High Intermediate Basic Education - Reading 4 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced vocabulary and reading comprehension in preparation for passing of the GED exam or college entry exam .
  
  • ABE 041 ABE High Intermediate Basic Education - Writing 4 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraph development in preparation for passing of the GED exam or college entry exam .
  
  • ABE 042 ABE High Intermediate Basic Education - Math 4 (1 to 6 credits



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review fractions, decimals, percents, beginning algebra, measurement, and basic geometry math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam or college entry exam.
  
  • ABE 043 ABE High Intermediate Basic Education - Reading/Writing 4 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development and reading comprehension in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 044 ABE High Intermediate Basic Education - Integrated 4 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development, reading comprehension and math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 050 ABE Low Adult Secondary Education - Reading 5 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced reading comprehension skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam or college entry exam .
  
  • ABE 051 ABE Low Adult Secondary Education - Writing 5 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 052 ABE Low Adult Secondary Education - Math 5 (1 to 6 credits



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 053 ABE Low Adult Secondary Education - Reading/Writing (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development and reading comprehension in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 054 ABE Low Adult Secondary Education - Integrated 5 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development, reading comprehension and math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 060 ABE High Adult Secondary Education - Reading 6 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced reading comprehension skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 061 ABE High Adult Secondary Education - Writing 6 (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 062 ABE High Adult Secondary Education - Math 6 (1 to 6 credits



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 063 ABE High Adult Secondary Education - Reading/Writing 6 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development and reading comprehension in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 064 ABE High Adult Secondary Education - Integrated 6 (1 to 15 credits)



    Course Description
    Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development, reading comprehension and math skills in preparation for passing of the GED exam.
  
  • ABE 090 ABE Foundations for Success (1 to 2 credits)



    Course Description
    This course is designed to enhance pre-college student success. It emphasizes self-management, barrier removal, effective study skills and goal setting. Student outcomes were developed using the Four Components of the Community College Student Role, identified in the Guide to Transitions in Curriculum and approved by the Council for Basic Skills in October, 2013.
  
  • ABE 095 Workplace Fundamentals (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    A motivational and supportive employability training course focused on the development of educational training, and/or work plans for achieving long-term employment goals. Focus on development of attitude and self-management skills appropriate to educational settings and the work place.
  
  • ABE 098 Transitions to College (1 to 5 credits)



    Course Description
    A course designed to assist Basic Skills students in preparing to transition to college programs. Students develop a personal plan, complete the initial steps toward college entrance, and develop skills for success.
  
  • ABE 099 I-BEST Academic Support ABE (1 to 20 credits)



    Course Description
    A low intermediate-level ABE course for second language students who are currently working or preparing to work in a specific job area and are enrolled in an I-BEST program. The course integrates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and math skills with the linguistic requirements of the job. The content of this course varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as certification for childcare workers, English language skills for health services, etc.
  
  • ACCT 101 Survey of Accounting (5 credits)



    Formerly ACCNT 101

    Course Description
    Fundamental theories and concepts of accounting. Emphasizes applications of accounting information to various career programs such as Management and Computer Information Systems.
  
  • ACCT 131 QuickBooks (5 credits)



    Prerequisite ACCT& 201   with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    A foundational course in processing business transactions using QuickBooks software. Course covers creating and working with company files, transaction processing and banking.
  
  • ACCT 150 Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping I (5 credits)



    Prerequisite MATH 096  or MATH 098  with a grade of at least 2.0.

    Course Description
    Introduction to basic accounting concepts and procedures. Recording transactions and applying the accounting cycle to prepare financial statements for the sole proprietor for service enterprises.
  
  • ACCT 151 Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping II (5 credits)



    Prerequisite ACCT& 201   with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    A continuation of the study accounting concepts and procedures. Accounting procedures for merchandising businesses and partnerships. Basics of accounting for corporations.
  
  • ACCT 179 Federal Income Tax Preparation (5 credits)



    Formerly ACCNT 179

    Course Description
    Federal income tax law and preparation with primary emphasis on individual income tax.
  
  • ACCT 180 Accounting with Sage 50 (5 credits)



    Formerly ACCNT 180

    Prerequisite CIS 121  or CIS 130  with at least a 2.0 grade, and ACCT 101  or ACCT& 201  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    Students will learn about managing and processing financial data in a computerized accounting system using Sage50 software.
  
  • ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5 credits)



    Formerly ACCNT 275

    Prerequisite ACCT 101  or ACCT& 201  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    Payroll preparations, payroll tax laws, accounting procedures and supplemental records. Preparation of required returns for federal and state payroll and business taxes (including manual and computerized payroll problems).
  
  • ACCT 276 Nonprofit Management and Reporting (5 credits)



    Prerequisite ACCT& 201  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    This course provides the fundamentals of financial management and reporting requirements for not-for-profit organizations and the rules and regulations covering them.
  
  • ACCT 287 Income Tax Practicum (3 credits)



    Formerly ACCNT 287

    Prerequisite ACCT 179  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    Training in the preparation of the basic income tax forms and preparation of actual tax returns under the auspices of an approved mentorship program such as the AARP Tax-Aide program.
  
  • ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
    Formerly BUS 210 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 096  or MATH 098  with a grade of at least 2.0.

    Course Description
    First accounting course required for students transferring to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Covers basic accounting concepts and procedures with a focus on financial statement preparation.
  
  • ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
    Formerly BUS 220 - CCN

    Prerequisite ACCT& 201  with a grade of at least 2.0.

    Course Description
    Second accounting course typically required of students transferring to a four-year school to obtain a bachelors degree in business administration. Covers partnerships, bonds, corporations, cash flow statements, and financial statement analysis.
  
  • ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
    Formerly BUS 230 - CCN

    Prerequisite ACCT& 201  with a grade of at least 2.0.

    Course Description
    An introduction into the field of managerial accounting. Survey of process and job order costs, budgeting, cash planning, capital budgeting, present value, and other topics.
  
  • ANTH 107 Archaeology of Ancient Civilization (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 106

    Course Description
    We explore the nature and dynamics of the world’s earliest civilizations. We learn how and why complex societies arose, how they differ from simpler societies, what everyday life was like in them, and the strategies elites used to maintain power.
  
  • ANTH 167 Cross-Cultural Studies - Life and Culture (2 to 5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 167

    Course Description
    Students participating in study abroad programs examine the host country’s cultural values, social institutions, and significant contemporary issues. Students discuss differences between U.S. American and host country’s cultures.
  
  • ANTH 240 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 240

    Course Description
    An introduction to the anthropology of gender using a global and comparative approach to explore the diversity of women’s experiences and perspectives in relation to their bodies; to men, children, and other women; and to their culture and society.
  
  • ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 110-CCN

    Course Description
    A survey of biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology.
  
  • ANTH& 104 World Prehistory (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 105 - CCN

    Course Description
    An archaeological interpretation of the lifeways of our human ancestors from 3 million years ago to the development of written records.
  
  • ANTH& 106 American Mosaic (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 104 - CCN

    Course Description
    We investigate the nature and dynamics of diversity in the United States today using anthropological approaches and methods. We examine multiple aspects of social identity including ethnicity, “race,” socioeconomic class, gender, and sexuality.
  
  • ANTH& 204 Archaeology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 230-CCN

    Course Description
    Introduction to archaeological method and theory.
  
  • ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 210-CCN

    Course Description
    We examine human biological variation taking into account the complex interaction of biology, physiology, environment, and culture. Major topics include evolution, genetics, non-human primates, the hominin fossil record, and modern human variation.
  
  • ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 220-CCN

    Course Description
    We examine human behavior and belief across cultures. We learn how anthropologists work; how culture is created; how and why economic, social, and political systems differ across cultures; and the impacts of colonialism and globalization.
  
  • ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 250-CCN

    Course Description
    We explore the lifeways and cultures of North American Indians from prehistory until the present. Culture areas could include the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Plains, Arctic, Subarctic, Plateau, Great Basin, California, and the Northwest Coast.
  
  • ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 260-CCN

    Course Description
    Exploration of the culture and lifeways of Indians of the Northwest Coast culture area, past and present.
  
  • ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ANTHR 215 - CCN

    Course Description
    A course designed to familiarize students with the forensic analysis of human remains. Theoretical and hands-on analyses of human remains within a medicolegal context.
  
  • ART 101 Design, Beginning (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A studio laboratory course which presents the elements of design as sources for artistic invention. Lectures, demonstrations and studio work deal with line, edge, shape, area, texture and value as vital elements in creative design.
  
  • ART 102 Design, Intermediate (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite ART 101  with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    A studio laboratory course which presents the elements of design as sources for artistic invention. Studio work deals with line, edge, shape, area, texture and value. Particular emphasis will be placed on color as an element of creative design.
  
  • ART 105 Introduction to Art (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ART 100

    Course Description
    A general introduction to the visual arts, designed to develop within the student an insight and comprehension of the actual works of art. Topics include perception, aesthetics, creativity, elements of design, principles of design, role of the media, and a general chronological survey of the visual arts.
  
  • ART 107 Beginning Digital Photography (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Basic knowledge of computers and manually controlled digital camera required.

    Course Description
    Photography for the beginning student, covering aesthetic considerations and basic equipment operation and processing related to a digital camera.
  
  • ART 111 Drawing Beginning (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An entry level drawing course that provides a framework for a variety of themes, materials, and techniques. This is an exploratory course that focuses on the observation and representation of three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface.
  
  • ART 112 Drawing Intermediate (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite ART 111  with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This intermediate course is an extension of the fundamentals of representational drawing. This course is designed to allow the serious student to develop skills as a draftsman and broaden capabilities for personal expression.
  
  • ART 113 Drawing Advanced (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite ART 112  or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This course builds upon the foundation of contemporary and classical approaches to drawing and is an extension of the fundamentals of representational drawing. This course is designed to allow the serious student to develop skills as a draftsman and broaden capabilities for personal expression.
  
  • ART 115 3-Dimensional Design (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A non-computer hands on sculpture studio lab course that introduces the student to various approaches to constructing three-dimensional forms.
  
  • ART 145 History of Art - Contemporary (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A concise history of contemporary painting, sculpture, drawings, printmaking, photography, and mixed media from modern foundations through post-modern styles and related issues.
  
  • ART 150 Printmaking Beginning (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A studio course covering the processes of printmaking. Students will learn how to make prints from compositions. Methods used will include the Intaglio and Relief  processes. Students will leave with a knowledge of hand-pulled printmaking practices.
  
  • ART 201 Painting, Beginning (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A studio course exploring the fundamental concepts and techniques of painting with acrylic media. Assignments will be approached primarily through investigation of content, composition, color theory, paint mixing and application.
  
  • ART 202 Painting, Intermediate (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite ART 201  with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    An Intermediate course expanding on the principles of representational painting, compositional, and technique. Students will develop increased formal, technical and expressive skills. Emphasis will be given to problem solving and personal expression.
  
  • ART 203 Painting, Advanced (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite ART 201  and ART 202  with at least a 1.5 grade in each of these classes or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    An Advanced course expanding on the principles of representational painting, compositional, and technique. Students will develop increased formal, technical and expressive skills. Emphasis will be given to problem solving and personal expression.
  
  • ART 204 Watercolor, Beginning (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A studio course that will explore the elements of watercolor techniques. Students will express themselves using methods applicable to transparent and opaque watercolor approache and also gain a historical overview of watercolor.
  
  • ART 211 Beginning Sculpture (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A studio lab course that introduces students to materials, processes, and tools for the creation and consideration of sculptural design, with an emphasis on the use of non-hazardous and sustainable materials.
  
  • ART 215 Art for Teachers (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An introduction to the visual arts as applied to the development of young children birth through grade 3. Explores theory, technique, and curriculum design to offer a variety of developmentally appropriate media to children and curriculum creation.
  
  • ART 243 History of Art - Ancient World Through the Middle Ages (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A concise chronological history of paintings, sculpture, drawings, and architecture from the dawn of recorded art to the gothic movement and related issues.
  
  • ART 244 History of Art- Renaissance Through Rococo (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A concise chronological history of paintings, sculpture, drawings, printmaking, and architecture form the early Renaissance of the 15th century to the Neoclassical style of the middle mark of the 19th century and related issues.
  
  • ART 245 History of Art - The Modern World (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A concise history of architecture, painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media from modern foundations through post-modern styles and related issues.
  
  • ART 260 Art in Motion: Real and Recorded (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A studio course that will introduce concepts of time-based artwork using a variety of processes and media. Students explore concepts of sequence, interactivity, process and documentation through video, audio and performance as an art.
  
  • ART& 100 Art Appreciation (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ART 110 - CCN

    Course Description
    A general introduction to a chronological look at the development of Western art from cave painting to the end of the 20th Century. This class is for the non-art major and there are no prerequisites.
  
  • ASL& 121 American Sign Language I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly SIGN 101 - CCN

    Course Description
    A beginning course in American Sign Language using conversational methods. This includes vocabulary related to exchanging personal information, day-to-day common activities, describing family relationships, and providing basic directions. Basic grammar, finger-spelling, numbers 1–100, the fundamentals of spatial agreement, and an introduction to the deaf culture and its history are also introduced.
  
  • ASL& 122 American Sign Language II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly SIGN 102 - CCN

    Prerequisite ASL& 121   with at least a 2.0 grade; or 1 year high school equivalent. 

    Course Description
    In ASL& 122, students will continue developing their sign skills while building on vocabulary, enhancing number skills, learning more about classifiers, increasing fluency and incorporating non-manual grammatical markers and non-manual signals with more ease. They will be introduced to basic story telling using these new skills and techniques as well as learn more about deaf culture and grammar.
  
  • ASL& 123 American Sign Language III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly SIGN 103 - CCN

    Prerequisite ASL& 122  with a least a 2.0 grade; or 2 years high school equivalent.

    Course Description
    ASL& 123 focuses on vocabulary development, increasing expressive and receptive skills, and developing storytelling techniques. This focus includes more advanced use of classifiers, expansion of detail, an introduction to deaf expressions and idioms, additional grammatical features, and a continued study of the deaf culture.
  
  • ASL& 221 American Sign Language IV (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly SIGN 201 - CCN

    Prerequisite ASL& 123 , with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 3 years high school equivalent.

    Course Description
    Emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skill development and ASL fluency. Attention is given to the correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm, phrasing and clarity. This course includes intensive vocabulary building, a deeper understanding of ASL expressions, and proficiency in ASL grammar.
  
  • ASL& 222 American Sign Language V (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite ASL& 221   with at least a 2.0 grade; or 4 years high school equivalent plus placement in ENGL& 101 .

    Course Description
    The importance of signing with sufficient grammatical accuracy and vocabulary is emphasized. Emphasis is placed on participating effectively in formal and informal conversations on familiar and unfamiliar topics. There will be many opportunities to develop a stronger acceptance and appreciation of the diverse regional aspects of ASL and expand on personal applications of the language.
  
  • ASL& 223 American Sign Language VI (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite ASL& 222   with at least a 2.5 grade. 

    Course Description
    In ASL& 223, emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skill development including discourse structures used in discussing a variety of topics, spontaneous conversations, and story-telling. The course will encourage vocabulary review, clear articulation of the language, continued practice of grammar structures, exposure to a variety of signing styles, and a deeper cultural awareness about interacting effectively in the Deaf community.
  
  • ASTR 105 Life in the Universe (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ASTR 115

    Course Description
    An introductory course for non-science majors that examines the interdisciplinary field of astrobiology. General principles of astronomy, chemistry, biology, geology; as applied toward the search for life on other planetary bodies. Lab included.
  
  • ASTR& 100 Survey of Astronomy (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ASTR 100 - CCN

    Course Description
    An introduction to the history of astronomy and to scientific inquiry including basic concepts in observational astronomy, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the origin of the universe. This is a non-lab course.
  
  • ASTR& 101 Introduction to Astronomy (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ASTR 101 - CCN

    Course Description
    The methods and goals of scientific inquiry developed within the study of the planets, stars, galaxies, and the cosmos. A historical perspective with theory, laboratory exercises and direct observations. Lab included.
  
  • ASTR& 110 The Solar System (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ASTR 150 - CCN)

    Course Description
    Methods and goals of scientific inquiry developed within the study of solar system including the planets, Sun, moons, asteroids, and comets. Includes historical perspective, theories, laboratory exercises, and direct observations. Lab included.
  
  • ASTR& 115 Stars, Galaxies & Cosmos (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly ASTR 140-CCN

    Course Description
    Methods and goals of scientific inquiry developed within the study of outer space including the life and death of stars, galaxies and clusters of galaxies, and cosmology including the Big Bang. Includes historical perspective, theories, laboratory exercises, and direct observations. Lab included.
  
  • ATMOS 101 Introduction to Weather (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A study of Earth’s atmosphere and major controls of weather and climate; including solar radiation, temperature, pressure, wind, clouds, precipitation, severe weather, pollution, and climate change. For non-science and science majors. Includes Lab.
  
  • BIOL& 100 Survey of Biology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    Emphasis on the study of cells, genetics, ecology, diversity of life, and physiology in order to establish a foundation of understanding and respect of life. This course includes a lab.
  
  • BIOL& 160 General Biology w/Lab (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH 096  with at least a  2.0 grade or eligible for MATH 098  AND eligible for ENGL& 101 . Completed CHEM& 100  or CHEM& 139  with at least a 2.0 grade or concurrently enrolled in CHEM& 121  or CHEM& 161  or beyond.

    Course Description
    The science of life. Scientific methodology, evolution, ecological perspectives, cells, biotechnology, genetics, diversity of life, metabolism and reproduction. Lab included. For students preparing for allied health professions and for science majors.
  
  • BIOL& 170 Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly BIOL 118

    Course Description
    A comprehensive study of the human body, its structure, and its function. A non-lab course appropriate for non-science majors or for students beginning study in life sciences.
  
  • BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly BIOL 120

    Course Description
    A comprehensive study of the human body, its structure and its function.  A laboratory course appropriate for non-science majors or for students beginning study in life sciences.
  
  • BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite BIOL& 160  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required; CHEM& 139  OR CHEM& 121  with a minimum grade of 2.0; and ENGL& 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Structure and function of living cells including metabolism, genetics, differentiation, and microevolution. For science majors. Lab included.
  
  • BIOL& 212 Majors Animal (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite BIOL& 160  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required; CHEM& 139  OR CHEM& 121  with a minimum grade of 2.0; and ENGL& 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Examination and comparisons of the major animal taxa with emphasis on development, physiology, anatomy, taxonomy, adaptations, and behavior. Examination and evidence for evolution. Laboratory and/or field excursions included.
  
  • BIOL& 213 Majors Plant (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite BIOL& 160  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required; CHEM& 139  OR CHEM& 121  with a minimum grade of 2.0; and ENGL& 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Examination and comparison of the major non-animal eukaryotic kingdoms and divisions with emphasis on development, physiology, anatomy, taxonomy, plant evolution and adaptations. Introduction to ecosystems, population and community ecology. Laboratory included.
  
  • BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1 (6 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite BIOL& 160  with a grade of 2.0 or better and CHEM& 100  with a 2.0 or better or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    First course of a two-quarter study of body structure and related physiology of cellular through system levels. Lecture includes an in-depth study of a) cells and tissues and b) integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. Lab includes in-depth study of a) cell physiology, b) microscopy, c) histology, d) human bone and bone marking identification, e) human musculature, and f) nervous and sensory function tests using slides, models and/or representative mammalian specimens.
  
  • BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2 (6 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Completion of BIOL& 241  with 2.0 or better or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Second course of a two-quarter study of body structure and related physiology on cellular through system levels. Lecture includes an in-depth study of body organization, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immunology, respiratory, digestive and metabolism, excretory, and reproductive systems. Lab includes endocrine histology, cardiovascular system of humans, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems using microscopic examination, models and/or representative mammalian specimens.
 

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