May 02, 2024  
Reynolds Community College Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Reynolds Community College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Explanatory Notes

COURSE NUMBERS

NUMBERS 1-9 INDICATE DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES COURSES.

Credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward certificate or associate degree programs.

NUMBERS 10-99 INDICATE BASIC OCCUPATIONAL COURSES (EXCEPT FOR ESL COURSES).

Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward certificate programs. These credits are not applicable toward an associate degree.

NUMBERS 100-199 INDICATE FRESHMAN-LEVEL COURSES.

Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.

NUMBERS 200-299 INDICATE SOPHOMORE-LEVEL COURSES.

Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.

COURSE CREDITS

The credit for each course is indicated after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester-hour credit.

COURSE HOURS

The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar, and discussion hours) and/or the number of laboratory hours in each week (including laboratory, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the course description. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, students must spend time on out-of-class assignments under their own direction.

PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

If any prerequisites are required before enrolling in a course, they will be identified in the course description or by an indication of course sequence. Courses listed as  ACC 111-ACC 112 and ENG 111-ENG 112, for example, must be taken in sequence unless otherwise noted in the course description. Courses in special sequences (usually identified by the numerals I-II or I-II-III) must also be taken in sequence unless otherwise noted in the course description. The prerequisites must be completed satisfactorily before enrolling in a course unless special permission is obtained from the school dean or designee. Co-requisite courses are to be taken simultaneously.

GENERAL USAGE COURSES

The following “General Usage Courses” apply to multiple curricula and may carry a variety of prefix designations. The descriptions of the courses are normally identical for each different prefix and are as follows:

90-190-290 COORDINATED INTERNSHIP

Provides supervised on-the-job training in selected health agencies, business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

93-193-293 STUDIES IN

Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. Variable hours.

95-195-295 TOPICS IN

Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

96-196-296 ON-SITE TRAINING

Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

97-197-297 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Provides on-the-job training for pay in approved businesses, industrial, and service firms. Is applicable to all occupational/technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

98-198-298 SEMINAR AND PROJECT

Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Maybe repeated for credit. Variable hours.

99-199-299 SUPERVISED STUDY

Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 117 - Essentials of Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    Covers reading and understanding financial statements, internal control requirements for safeguarding assets, and accounting procedures necessary to complete the entire accounting cycle, including journals, ledgers, and financial statements.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111  or placement in co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11  and competency in Introductory Algebra MDE 10  as demonstrated through placement or by satisfactorily completing MDE 10 .
  
  • ACC 134 - Small Business Taxes

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces taxes most frequently encountered in business. Includes payroll sales property and income tax. Studies the fundamentals of income tax preparation of business taxes for small businesses organized as proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and S-corporations. Includes income tax preparation related to business assets; business of the home; employment taxes; withholding and estimated taxes; Schedules C SE and1040; self-employed retirement plans; tip reporting and allocation rules etc. Also includes discussion and practice in recording of payroll for a small business.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ACC 198 - Seminar and Project: Accounting Capstone

    Credit Hours: 4
    Provides students an opportunity to integrate skills learned in prior accounting courses and apply those skills to the real-world practice of accounting through a business simulation project. Prepares students to complete the Certified Bookkeeper examination given by the American Institute of Public Bookkeepers (AIPB) utilizing a review course prepared by the AIPB.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ACC 211  
  
  • ACC 198 - Seminar and Project: Accounting Capstone (2 credits)

    Credit Hours: 2
    Provides students an opportunity to integrate skills learned in prior accounting courses and apply those skills to the real-world practice of accounting through a business simulation project. Prepares students to complete the  Certified Bookkeeper examination given by the American Institute of Public Bookkeepers (AIPB) utilizing a review course prepared by the AIPB. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours
    Prerequisites: ACC 117 ACC 134 ACC 211  - with a grade of C or better, and ACC 216  with a grade of C or better
    Corequisites: ACC 134  

  
  • ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces accounting principles with respect to financial reporting. Demonstrates how decision-makers use accounting information for reporting purposes. Focuses on the preparation of accounting information and its use in the operation of organizations, as well as methods of analysis and interpretation of accounting information.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111  or placement in co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11  and competency in Introductory Algebra MDE 10  as demonstrated through placement or by satisfactorily completing MDE 10 .
  
  • ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces accounting principles with respect to cost and managerial accounting. Focuses on the application of accounting information with respect to product costing, as well as its use within the organization to provide direction and to judge performance.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ACC 211  or equivalent or school approval.
  
  • ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces the computer in solving accounting problems. Focuses on operation of computers. Presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting. Introduces the QuickBooks accounting software program.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ACC 117  or ACC 211 , or equivalent, or school approval.
  
  • ACC 216 - Inventory, Receivable, and Payable Accounting

    Credit Hours: 2
    Identify the roles, responsibilities and comprehensive accounting functions associated with retail, service, and manufacturing operations. Focuses on transactional accounting in inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash in addition to internal controls over assets.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours
    Prerequisites: ACC 117  
  
  • ACC 217 - Analyzing Financial Statements

    Credit Hours: 3
    Explains the generation and limitations of data, techniques for analyzing the flow of a business’s funds, and the methods of selecting and interpreting financial ratios. Offers analytical techniques through the use of comprehensive case studies. Highlights the evolution of financial statement reporting, the conceptual framework, and GAAP analysis.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: ACC 211  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 219 - Government and Non-Profit Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces fund accounting as used by governmental and nonprofit entities. Stresses differences between accounting principles of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ACC 212  or program head approval.
  
  • ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Covers accounting principles and theory, including a review of the accounting cycle and accounting for current assets, current liabilities, and investments. Also addresses wholesaler transactions and inventory, fixed assets, natural resources, and intangible assets. Introduces various accounting approaches and demonstrates the effect of these approaches on the financial statement users.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: ACC 211  with a grade of “B” or higher.
  
  • ACC 222 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities, and investments. Consists of an extensive examination of topics for specified balance sheet accounts beyond the scope of a principles course. Focuses on the complex areas of balance sheet and income statement reporting for the corporate entity.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ACC 211  with a grade of “B” or higher.
  
  • ACC 231 - Cost Accounting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies cost accounting methods and reporting as applied to job order, process, and standard cost accounting systems. Includes cost control, responsibility accounting, capital budgeting, and pricing decisions.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: ACC 212  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  
  • ACC 240 - Fraud Examination

    Credit Hours: 3
    Covers the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. Provides an introduction to the various ways fraud and occupational abuses occur, methods to identify the risk of exposure to loss from fraud, and appropriate prevention, detection, and investigation approaches. Also, covers recent developments in e-commerce and consumer fraud and the legal options for victims of fraud.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • ACC 241 - Auditing I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents techniques of investigating, interpreting, and appraising accounting records and assertions. Studies internal control design and evaluation, evidence-gathering techniques, and other topics. Develops an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of the audit process and its practice. Focuses on issues relevant to an external auditing professional, such as audit risk analysis, planning of audit engagements, internal controls, and substantive testing. Presents the preparation of audit working papers supporting an examination of the financial records and internal control procedures of an enterprise. Covers the report and opinion of the auditor to management, stockholders, and considers the ethical and legal responsibilities of the auditor.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and related entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting. Covers gross income, deductions, and credits. Includes tax compliance and reporting. Emphasizes personal tax burden minimization and preparation of personal tax returns.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: ACC 211  or equivalent.

Administration of Justice

  
  • ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system components: law enforcement, judiciary, and corrections.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111  or placement in Co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11 .
  
  • ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents the evolution, philosophy, structures, and processes of the American juvenile delinquency system; surveys the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, rehabilitation methods, and current trends.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111  or placement in co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11 .
  
  • ADJ 116 - Special Enforcement Topics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Considers contemporary issues, problems, and controversies in modern law enforcement.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ADJ 100 .
  
  • ADJ 128 - Patrol Administration and Operations

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies the goals, methods, and techniques of police patrol with focus on the norms which govern work behavior in a police career. Examines the responsibilities of administrators and field supervisors of patrol in the local and state law enforcement agencies.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ADJ 100 .
  
  • ADJ 130 - Introduction to Criminal Law

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys the general principles of American criminal law, the elements of major crimes, and the basic steps of prosecution procedure.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111  or placement in co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11 .
  
  • ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional

    Credit Hours: 3
    Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • ADJ 140 - Introduction To Corrections

    Credit Hours: 3
    Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
  
  • ADJ 169 - Transportation and Border Security

    Credit Hours: 3
    Discusses substantive issues regarding transportation security within the role of Homeland Security measures implemented by the United States. Introduces the student to and examines global preparedness from a transportation perspective. Considers the interrelationship among natural disasters, and sustainable infrastructure. Describes intermodal and integrated transportation and physical models of movement and discusses mobility as a cultural lifeline.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • ADJ 195 - Topics in Administration of Justice: Intelligence Analysis and Security Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Examines intelligence analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • ADJ 201 - Criminology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies current and historical data pertaining to criminal and other deviant behavior. Examines theories that explain crime and criminal behavior in human society.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ADJ 211 - Criminal Law, Evidence, & Procedures I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall summer
  
  • ADJ 212 - Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees, and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • ADJ 228 - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys the historical and current usage of narcotics and dangerous drugs. Teaches the identification and classification of such drugs and emphasizes the symptoms and effects on their users. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in law enforcement efforts against illicit drug usage.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
  
  • ADJ 232 - Domestic Violence

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys historical issues that have affected family violence. Examines current trends in the context of the criminal justice system.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
  
  • ADJ 234 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys the historical and current practices of terrorism that are national, transnational, or domestic in origin. Includes biological, chemical, nuclear, and cyber-terrorism. Teaches the identification and classification of terrorist organizations, violent political groups and issue-oriented militant movements. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in counter terrorist efforts domestically and internationally.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
  
  • ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling, and preserving evidence.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
  
  • ADJ 240 - Techniques of Interviewing

    Credit Hours: 3
    Provides the student with essential skills and techniques necessary to obtain quality information from victims, witnesses, and suspects regarding criminal activity. Emphasizes locations and settings for interviews, kinesics, proxemics, and paralinguistics of both the interviewer and interviewee.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Students enrolling in the course must be certified law enforcement personnel currently employed in a police agency.
  
  • ADJ 290 - Coordinated Internship in Administration of Justice

    Credit Hours: 3
    Provides supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college.

    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 15 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ADJ 295 - Topics in Administration of Justice: Use of Force

    Credit Hours: 3
    Focuses on issues related to use of force in law enforcement. Includes court cases, policies and procedures, media and politics, and the tools and techniques used by law enforcement personnel.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ADJ 100  or LGL 110 ; ADJ 130  or LGL 218 .

Administrative Support Technology

  
  • AST 141 - Word Processing I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: AST 101 or equivalent, or IT program head’s permission.
  
  • AST 205 - Business Communications

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ENG 111  or equivalent.

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 100 - Orientation to Acquisition of ASL as an Adult

    Credit Hours: 2
    Presents a brief introduction to the U.S. Deaf Community, focusing on the differences in language and literature. Introduces many common pitfalls experienced by adults when acquiring ASL as a second language. Provides students with experience bridging spoken English and ASL via use of visual-gestural, non-verbal communication. Introduces students to the various ASL and IE curricular options offered at Reynolds.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ASL 101 - American Sign Language I

    Credit Hours: 4
    Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ASL 102 - American Sign Language II

    Credit Hours: 4
    Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part II of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: A final grade of “C” or better in ASL 101  or program head approval.
  
  • ASL 115 - Fingerspelling and Number Use in ASL

    Credit Hours: 2
    Provides intensive practice in comprehension and production of fingerspelled words and numbers with emphasis on clarity and accuracy. Focuses on lexicalized fingerspelling and numeral incorporation as used by native users of American Sign Language.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ASL 101  or program head placement.
  
  • ASL 125 - History and Culture of the Deaf Community I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf culture, including educational and legal issues. Examines the history of the Deaf Community.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: Placement for ENG 111  or Co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11 .
  
  • ASL 195 - Support Service Provider Training

    Credit Hours: 2
    Provides extensive instruction combined with supervised training needed to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provide appropriate environmental and communication access in the role of a Support Service Provider to individuals who are DeafBlind.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours
    Semester(s) Offered: Summer Only
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ASL 202  with a “B” or higher or program head approval.
  
  • ASL 195 - Topics in ASL: Sign Tuning Lite

    Credit Hours: 1
    Provides an opportunity to diagnose areas of language weakness, including advanced and colloquial aspects of phonology, morphology, grammar/syntax, semantics, variation, and historical change.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
    Prerequisites: ASL 201  or ASL 295 Topics in ASL: American Sign Language III 
  
  • ASL 201 - American Sign Language III

    Credit Hours: 3
    Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects, including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: A final grade of “C” or better in ASL 102  or program head approval.
  
  • ASL 202 - American Sign Language IV

    Credit Hours: 3
    Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects, including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Part II of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: A final grade of “C” or better in ASL 201  or program head approval.
  
  • ASL 208 - ASL for Classroom Settings

    Credit Hours: 3
    Provides extensive instruction of vocabulary and concepts used in content areas covered in elementary and high school classrooms. Focuses on comprehension and production of content-related information in American Sign Language with emphasis on sign production clarity and conceptual accuracy.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ASL 102  or program head placement.
  
  • ASL 210 - ASL Storytelling

    Credit Hours: 3
    Focuses on the elements of storytelling in American Sign Language and the techniques that deaf individuals utilize to pass on the histories and traditions of the deaf community. Emphasizes comprehension and production of short stories in American Sign Language with emphasis on sign production clarity and conceptual accuracy.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ASL 295 - Topics in ASL: American Sign Language IV  or program head placement.
  
  • ASL 212 - Advanced Fingerspelling and Number Use in ASL

    Credit Hours: 2
    Provides intensive practice in advanced comprehension and production of fingerspelled words and numbers with emphasis on clarity and accuracy. Focuses on lexicalized fingerspelling and numeral incorporation as used by native users of American Sign Language.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ASL 102  and ASL 115  or program head placement.
  
  • ASL 215 - Sign Tuning

    Credit Hours: 3
    Provides an opportunity to explore various language elements in American Sign Language (ASL), including advanced and colloquial aspects of phonology, morphology, grammar/syntax, semantics, variation, and historical change.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: A final grade of “C” or better in ASL 201  or program head approval.
  
  • ASL 220 - Comparative Linguistics: ASL and English

    Credit Hours: 3
    Describes spoken English and ASL (American Sign Language) on five levels: phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and discourse. Compares and contrasts the two languages on all five levels using real-world examples. Documents similarities between signed languages and spoken languages in general. Describes the major linguistic components and processes of English and ASL. Introduces basic theories regarding ASL structure. Emphasizes ASL’s status as a natural language by comparing and contrasting similarities and unique differences between the two languages.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Corequisites: ASL 201 .

  
  • ASL 225 - Literature of the U.S. Deaf Community

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents an overview of various aspects of literature common in the U.S. Deaf Community, including those forms written in English and those forms signed in ASL. Applies the recurring themes and metaphors in the context of the history of the U.S. Deaf Community.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Corequisites: ASL 202 .

  
  • ASL 261 - American Sign Language V

    Credit Hours: 4
    Develops advanced American Sign Language comprehension and production skills. Emphasizes advanced linguistic aspects of ASL. Presents ASL literary forms. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community. Part I of II and the fifth course in a six-semester sequence.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ASL 202 .
  
  • ASL 262 - American Sign Language VI

    Credit Hours: 4
    Develops advanced American Sign Language comprehension and production skills. Emphasizes advanced linguistic aspects of ASL. Presents ASL literary forms. Encourages contact with the Deaf Community. Part II of II and the sixth course in a six-semester sequence.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ASL 261 .
  
  • ASL 295 - Topics in American Sign Language: Sign Tuning

    Credit Hours: 3
    Provides an opportunity to explore various language elements in ASL, including advanced and colloquial aspects of phonology, morphology, grammar/syntax, semantics, variation, and historical change.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: FALL ONLY
    Prerequisites: ASL 295 - Topics in ASL: American Sign Language III .
  
  • INT 130 - Interpreting: An Introduction to the Profession

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces basic principles and practices of interpreting, focusing on the history of the profession, logistics of interpreting situations, regulatory and legislative issues, resources, and the Code of Ethics. Describes the state quality assurance screening and national certification exam systems, including test procedures.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: CHKAVAIL
    Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 .

Architecture

  
  • ARC 121 - Architectural Drafting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details, and pictorial drawings. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: DRF 231  or school approval.
  
  • ARC 122 - Architectural Drafting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details and pictorial drawings. Part II of II. Credit will not be awarded for both ARC 122 and ARC 124.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ARC 121  and DRF 231  or instructor’s approval.
  
  • ARC 131 - Materials and Methods of Construction I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Covers use of wood as a building material in all phases of construction. Deals with species used, growth characteristics, hygroscopic properties, and applications of lumber and plywood. Includes wood framing systems, pre-manufactured components, modular systems, windows, doors, cabinets, and flooring.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
  
  • ARC 132 - Materials and Methods of Construction II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies masonry and concrete materials related to the construction industry: materials, mixtures, handling and placing, finishing and curing, and protection of concrete work. Includes brick and cementitious materials, mortar, and workmanship, and iron, steel, and aluminum as used in construction.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • ARC 195 - Topics in Architecture: Construction Materials

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies masonry and concrete materials as well as foundations systems for their support, all related to the commercial construction industry: materials, mixtures, handling and placing, finishing and curing and protection of concrete work. Course includes studying brick and cementitious materials, mortar, and workmanship, their sensitivity to weather, and iron, steel, and aluminum as used in construction.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
  
  • ARC 199 - Supervised Study in Architectural Design: Architectural Drafting III

    Credit Hours: 3
    Provides fundamental knowledge of the principles and techniques of architectural drawings and procedures. Familiarizes students with design process to provide a better understanding of the relationship between architectural design and structural systems. Computer-aided design/drafting begins to assume a dominant role in the drawing production process.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
  
  • ARC 201 - History of Modern Architecture

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys architecture from 19th century to present, with emphasis on philosophy of design, form, and structure.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ENG 111  or placement in co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11 .
  
  • ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches the principles and techniques of architectural drawing practices through the use of architecture-specific CAD software. Utilizes the commands and features of the software to generate drawings that emphasize architectural design and structural systems. Use local prerequisites.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
  
  • ARC 222 - Architectural CAD Applications Software II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Uses advanced features of architectural CAD software to teach students to develop working drawings and details that adhere to the practices and techniques of architectural drawing principles.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
    Prerequisites: ARC 221 .
  
  • ARC 241 - Building Mechanical Systems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies components and design for systems in residential and commercial building. Covers plumbing supply and drainage, including storm drainage and private sewage disposal. Requires calculation of overall heat balances for buildings as basis for design of heating and cooling systems.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: ARC 122  or equivalent.
  
  • ARC 242 - Building Electrical Systems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies components and design for lighting and electrical systems, security, fire, and smoke alarms.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • BLD 101 - Construction Management I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, business methods, including basic computer usage, safety, and general project management procedures.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
  
  • BLD 103 - Principles of Residential Building Construction Inspection

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces general principles of residential building inspection including materials, foundations, framing, finishing, and building codes.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • BLD 199 - Supervised Study in Building Construction Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, business methods, including basic computer usage, safety, and general project management procedures.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Summer Only
  
  • BLD 200 - Sustainable Construction

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches students the specialized construction management best practices that must be utilized when managing a sustainable project. Includes industry standards for green construction as identified by popular building rating systems.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
  
  • BLD 210 - Building Structures

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces analysis and design of steel, wood, and reinforced concrete structural members, including loads, reactions, bending moments, stresses, and deflection for selection of beam and column sizes. Considers bolted and welded connections in steel design. Introduces determination of reinforcing steel sizes and arrangements in concrete members.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
    Prerequisites: MTH 131 .
  
  • BLD 231 - Construction Estimating I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Focuses on materials take-off and computing quantities from working drawings and specifications. Includes methods for computing quantities of concrete, steel, masonry, roofing, and excavation. Deals with pricing building components, materials and processes, as well as transportation and handling costs, markup discount procedures, equipment costs, and labor rates.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ARC 131  and ARC 132  or instructor’s approval.
  
  • BLD 247 - Construction Planning and Scheduling

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces principles of planning and scheduling a construction project. Includes sequence of events and processes on a construction site. Studies scheduling techniques, including the critical path method.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • BLD 299 - Supervised Study in Building: Construction Planning and Scheduling

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces principles of planning and scheduling of a construction project. Includes sequence of events and processes on a construction site. Studies scheduling techniques, including the critical path method.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
  
  • DRF 111 - Technical Drafting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Teaches lettering, metric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, fasteners, theory, and applications of dimensioning and tolerances. Includes pictorial drawing and preparation of working and detailed drawings. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • DRF 165 - Architectural Blueprint Reading

    Credit Hours: 3
    Emphasizes reading, understanding, and interpreting standard types of architectural drawing, including plans, elevations, sections, and details.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
  
  • DRF 231 - Computer-Aided Drafting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components and operating a typical CAD system.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: DRF 111  is recommended for students (but not required) who have no previous technical drawing experience.
  
  • DRF 232 - Computer-Aided Drafting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Teaches advanced operations in computer-aided drafting.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: DRF 231 .
  
  • DRF 238 - Computer-Aided Modeling and Rendering I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3D modeling, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photo-realism, which enable the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walk-throughs that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. 3-D Studio is the primary software used in this course. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: DRF 232 .
  
  • DRF 239 - Computer-Aided Modeling and Rendering II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3D modeling, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photo-realism, which enable the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walk-throughs that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. Part II of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: : DRF 238 .

Art

  
  • ART 100 - Art Appreciation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day. Describes architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques.  Highlights major artists and key contributions from global and Western culture.  Covers content chronologically and/or thematically.  

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the prehistoric era through the Gothic.  This is a Passport Transfer course.  

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the Renaissance through the modern era.  This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ART 105 - Art in World Culture

    Credit Hours: 3
    Approaches the visual arts conceptually rather than historically. Develops a non-technical understanding of spatial arts such as architecture and industrial design. Includes painting, sculpture, and graphics.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111  or placement in Co-requisites ENG 111  and ENF 3.
  
  • ART 106 - History of Modern Art

    Credit Hours: 3
    Surveys the history of modern architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic arts in representational and non-representational forms. Focuses on the periods and movements that influenced the arts of the Twentieth Century. Emphasizes contemporary art forms, particularly the interaction between art and society, industry, and design.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: Placement in English 111 or placement in Co-requisites ENG 111  and EDE 11 .
  
  • ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing

    Credit Hours: 3
    Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as line, proportion, space, perspective, value and composition as applied to still life, landscape and figure.  Uses drawing media, such as pencil, charcoal and ink wash. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. 

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio instruction 4 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ART 122 - Drawing II

    Credit Hours: 4
    Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts, such as proportion, space, perspective, tone, and composition as applied to still life, landscape, and the figure. Uses drawing media, such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash, and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Part II of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio instruction 4 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • ART 125 - Introduction to Painting

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces study of color, composition, and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio instruction of 3 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional studio projects.  Introduces two-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts and interactions.  Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis.  May include field trips as required.  

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio instruction 4 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
  
  • ART 133 - Visual Arts Foundation

    Credit Hours: 4
    Covers tools and techniques, design concepts and principles, color theory, and an introduction to the computer for graphic use. Applies to all fields of Visual Art.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 4 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
  
  • ART 138 - Figure Drawing

    Credit Hours: 3
    Develops drawing skills for the beginning and experienced students. Explores a broad range of drawing problems dealing with the human figure in costume using various media and techniques.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio instruction 4 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ART 120 or divisional approval.
  
  • ART 217 - Electronic Graphic Design I

    Credit Hours: 4
    Focuses on creative concepts of graphic design problem-solving using electronic technology; includes techniques specific to computer-generated publication design and imagery. Required for students pursuing careers in graphic design with emphasis on use of the computer. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio Instruction 4 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
    Prerequisites: ART 131  and passing score on computer competency exam or satisfactory completion of ITE 152  or CSC 155  or equivalent.
  
  • ART 243 - Watercolor I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique, and value. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 1.5 hours.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio Instruction 3.5 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ART 131  or divisional approval.
  
  • ART 293 - Studies in Art: Painting

    Credit Hours: 4
    Provides directed study in painting in the student’s chosen medium with emphasis on investigation of personal style and development of portfolio.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Studio Instruction Hours: Studio instruction 4 hours.

    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: ART 242 or instructor’s approval.

Automotive

  
  • AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces fundamental systems of automobile, the engine fuel, exhaust, electric, ignition, lubrication, cooling, transmission, steering, brake, and suspension systems. Teaches theory and function of each system. Demonstrates operation.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
  
  • AUT 111 - Automotive Engines I

    Credit Hours: 4
    Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves, and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs, or adjustments.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: FALLSPRSUM
  
  • AUT 126 - Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems

    Credit Hours: 5
    Studies automobile ignition and fuel systems and their functions in operation of the engine. Includes carburetors, fuel pumps, ignition systems, troubleshooting, engine testing and adjustment, and tune-up.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
    Prerequisites: AUT 242 .
  
  • AUT 129 - Automotive Electronic Safety Control Systems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces advanced automotive electronic safety control systems, including driver alert, unintended lane departure, blind spot detection, active headlights, and electronic control of braking systems. Addresses diagnostic procedures and maintenance of electronic safety control systems, and the theory, function, and operation of each system.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
  
  • AUT 136 - Automotive Vehicle Inspection

    Credit Hours: 2
    Presents information on methods for performing automotive vehicle safety inspection.

    Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
    Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
 

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