 | ACC-111 [ Career Accounting 1 ] |
Career Accounting 1
Career Accounting 1 provides the student with asound basic knowledge of accounting concepts andprocedures. Geared towards students seekingvocational preparation; a background for clerical,secretarial, technical, sales, and managerialpositions; also for students planning to seekmore advanced studies in accounting.
|
|
| ACC-112 [ Career Accounting 2 ] |
Career Accounting 2
Career Accounting 2 is designed as a continuationof the principles and procedures covered in CareerAccounting 1. The emphasis will shift todeveloping an understanding of and the ability tointerpret the financial statement data prepared inprior accounting courses.
|
|
| ACC-115 [ Computerized Accounting ] |
Computerized Accounting
This course applies accounting principles usinga personal computer. Professional accountingsoftware will be used to simulate the setup ofaccounting books, enter daily transactions, andprepare financial statements for small businesses.
|
|
| ACC-120 [ Income Tax Procedures ] |
Income Tax Procedures
Information and procedures needed to accuratelyprepare personal returns under both federal andArizona tax statutes.
|
|
| ACC-125 [ Introduction to Payroll Accounting ] |
Introduction to Payroll Accounting
Introduction to the various aspects of payroll, including the applicable elements of the FairLabor Standards Act that affect payroll operationsand employment practices.
|
|
| ACC-211 [ Financial Accounting ] |
Financial Accounting
An introductory college-level course that coversthe basic concepts, principles, and procedures forrecording business transactions and thedevelopment of external accounting reports. Meetsthe needs of the students pursuing accountancy asa major and who will have to be prepared for therigorous accounting courses that follow; will meetthe basic needs of the students with otherbusiness disciplines as their major.
|
|
| ACC-212 [ Managerial Accounting ] |
Managerial Accounting
For students who have previously completed one ortwo semesters of basic financial accounting.Emphasis on uses of accounting data internally bymanagers to carry out three essential functions inan organization: (1) to plan operations; (2) tocontrol activities; and (3) to make decisions.
|
|
| ACR-100 [ Core Curriculum Introductory CraftSkills ] |
Core Curriculum Introductory CraftSkills
Development of skills and techniques necessary forbasic construction/industrial maintenance craftskills.
|
|
| ACR-101 [ A/C and Refrigeration 1 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 1
Introduction to the field of air conditioning andrefrigeration, use of hand tools, materials, andrelated nomenclature of the component parts of asystem and their relationship to and functionwithin the system are stressed.
|
|
| ACR-102 [ A/C and Refrigeration 2 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 2
Introduces the student to the theory ofrefrigerants, stressing pressure and temperaturerelations; the safety aspect in handlingrefrigerants is also covered. The refrigerationcycle and basic servicing procedures are coveredto include the use of gauges, removing and addingrefrigerants, as well as leak detection.
|
|
| ACR-103 [ Elec. Mtrs., Circuits/Cntr ] |
Elec. Mtrs., Circuits/Cntr
An advanced course of study involving the varioustypes of HVAC electrical controls and motors.Covers basic Ohms Law and includes the study ofwiring diagrams. Students will have ample timefor hands-on experience. Includes a thoroughstudy of troubleshooting techniques.
|
|
| ACR-112 [ Control Systems ] |
Control Systems
The theory, installation practices, and servicingof control systems.
|
|
| ACR-113 [ Heating Technology ] |
Heating Technology
The theory, installation practices, and servicingof heating systems including the study ofequipment sizing, equipment selection, energyconservation, natural gas, propane, electricheating systems and the study of alternativefuels.
|
|
| ACR-201 [ A/C and Refrigeration 3 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 3
An advanced course of study into the various typesof air conditioning and refrigeration systems inuse today. The reasons for the development ofvarious types of systems, including theidentification, selection, and applicationsrelated to these types of systems will be covered.Hands-on experience will in maintaining thesevaried units will be included.
|
|
| ACR-202 [ A/C and Refrigeration 4 ] |
A/C and Refrigeration 4
An advanced course of study involving the theory,installation practices, servicing of heat pumpsand light commercial refrigeration systems,diagnosing and troubleshooting techniques, as wellas safety procedures in the field.
|
|
| ACR-212 [ Heat Ld. Calc./Duct Des. ] |
Heat Ld. Calc./Duct Des.
The procedures for estimating heating/coolingloads and duct designing. Also involved isadequate time for hands-on experience.
|
|
| ACR-213 [ Lt. Commercial Systems ] |
Lt. Commercial Systems
Theory, installation practices, and servicing oflight commercial refrigeration systems, includingthe study of equipment sizing, wiring diagrams,and control systems.
|
|
| AGB-230 [ Ag. Business Management ] |
Ag. Business Management
Applications of economic and technologicalprinciples in developing skills in decision makingfor the agricultural firm. Included is skilldevelopment in analysis, management by objectives,budgeting, and supervision of an agriculturalbusiness.
|
|
| AGB-240 [ Agriculture Marketing ] |
Agriculture Marketing
Principles, methods, and problems found in thedistribution activities of all businesses involvedin the marketing of agriculture products andservices.
|
|
| AGS-110 [ Introduction to Food Safety ] |
Introduction to Food Safety
Introduction to food safety. This course coversconditions and practices that cause food-borneillnesses, organisms responsible, elements of afood safety control system, worker sanitation, andthe best practices for processing, retail and thehome kitchen.
|
|
| AGS-200 [ Food Safety Practices and Management ] |
Food Safety Practices and Management
Focuses on establishing agricultural practices asthey relate to the production of farm productsfrom a food safety standpoint. Covers thespecific guidelines for some key agriculturalcommodities, regulating and monitoring food safetyguidelines, writing standard operating procedures,employee training, and technologies to assist inproduction of safe food.
|
|
| AGS-220 [ Food Safety in Facilities ] |
Food Safety in Facilities
Covers food safety issues and concerns in themanufacturing facility including such as:facility sanitation, recognizing potentialhazards, analysis of problems in the cold chain,developing improved practices, Hazard Analysis andCritical Control Point (HAACP) principles,employee training, and the inspection process.
|
|
| AGS-240 [ Environmental Effects on Food Safety ] |
Environmental Effects on Food Safety
Potential environmental sources and transportmechanisms of food-borne pathogens. Students willlearn how to make informed decisions about thepotential effects of local site conditions on foodsafety. Covers the role of site conditions inpathogen transport such as: livestock proximity,wildlife behavior and habitat, rainfall andirrigation runoff, soil types, slope, aspect,climate, soil erosion and deposition by water andwind, flooding, vegetation and the behavior ofpathogens in the environment.
|
|
| AGS-296 [ Agricultural Internship ] |
Agricultural Internship
Supervised field experience with business, corpo-rations, government agencies, schools, and comm-unity organizations to expand career interests andapply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace.CR/NC
|
|
| AHE-101 [ Medical Terminology ] |
Medical Terminology
This course is designed for individuals who areemployed in human services and allied healthagencies. Students will develop a workingknowledge of words that relate to body systems,anatomical structures, medical processes andprocedures, and a variety of disease conditions.
|
|
| AHE-110 [ Pharmacology for Allied Health ] |
Pharmacology for Allied Health
Focus is on drug standards, sources, prescriptionsymbols and abbreviations related to body systems.Emphasis is on spelling of drug names and utiliza-tion of drug reference books.
|
|
| AIS-180 [ Overview of American Indian Studies ] |
Overview of American Indian Studies
Introduction to the cultures and ethno-history ofthe North American Indians.
|
|
| AIS-220 [ Introduction to Contemporary AmericanIndian Studie ] |
Introduction to Contemporary AmericanIndian Studie
Introduction to contemporary issues affectingAmerican Indians in the United States.
|
|
| AJS-101 [ Introduction to Administration ofJustice ] |
Introduction to Administration ofJustice
An examination of the organization andjurisdiction of local, state, and federal lawenforcement, judicial, and correctional systems;their history and philosophy; career opportunitiesand qualifying requirements, terminology, andconstitutional limitations of the systems.
|
|
| AJS-105 [ Portfolio Development ] |
Portfolio Development
Designed to help personnel of Law Enforcement,Fire Science and Emergency Medical Servicesdevelop a portfolio that details those prior-learning experiences that may be considered forcollege credit at Arizona Western College.Credit/no credit.
|
|
| AJS-107 [ Patrol Procedures ] |
Patrol Procedures
This course will cover specialized areas of thepatrol function. Problems associated with andtechniques for responding to crowds, riots, bombthreats, intoxication, hazardous materials, fires,and domestic disputes are discussed. Interviewingand questioning, use of force, and vehicleoperations are also covered. This course willpartially fulfill Arizona Peace Officer's Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) requirementsfor academic certification as a Peace Officer.
|
|
| AJS-109 [ Substantive Criminal Law ] |
Substantive Criminal Law
Covers the philosophy of legal sanctions and thehistorical development of law from the common lawto modern American Criminal Law, classificationsof crimes, elements of and parties to crimes,general definitions of crimes, common defensesutilized, and includes specific offenses and theessential elements of each offense.
|
|
| AJS-123 [ Ethics and Criminal Justice ] |
Ethics and Criminal Justice
This course explores ethical issues and thecriminal justice system while focusing on ethicsand the law, the police and the courts. It alsoreviews ethical theory as it relates toadministration of justice. This course alsoincludes practical decision making tools thatencourage critical thinking and value decisionmaking when acting or reacting ethically tochallenges and temptations confronting thefundamental moral climate of the justice system.
|
|
| AJS-191 [ Terrorism/Counter Terror. ] |
Terrorism/Counter Terror.
An in-depth examination of the history andpsychology of terrorism and the tactics andtechnology used by terroist groups. Examines thenature of the terrorist threat and countermeasuresto combat terrorism.
|
|
| AJS-192 [ Serial Killers and the Justice System ] |
Serial Killers and the Justice System
Examines the minds, motives and methods of serialkillers. This course is a criminology course as itstudies the reasons and causations of suchhorrific crimes and develops theories on profiling, investigaton, and understanding the criminalswho commit such overwhelming crimes of lustmurders over and over again.
|
|
| AJS-193 [ Victimology ] |
Victimology
The study of victims, also called Victimology,explores various types of crimes, reasons whyindividuals are victimized, and the level ofinvolvement from the criminal justice system invictims? issues.
|
|
| AJS-200 [ Current Issues in Criminal Justice ] |
Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Methods of addressing current issues in criminaljustice system.
|
|
| AJS-201 [ Criminal Justice Crime Control PoliciesAnd Practic ] |
Criminal Justice Crime Control PoliciesAnd Practic
Explore the assumptions behind crime patterntheory, crime opportunity structures, and routineactivities approach.
|
|
| AJS-210 [ Court Function ] |
Court Function
Examines the structure, function, andorganization of American criminal courts as wellas specialized courts within the criminal justicesystem. Judicial procedures and the roles of legalactors including judges, prosecutors, defenseattorneys, and court employees are studied. Therights of defendants and victims, the role of pleabargaining, the operation of juries, trials, andsentencing, and contemporary controversial legalissues are examined.
|
|
| AJS-212 [ Juvenile Justice Procedures ] |
Juvenile Justice Procedures
Examines history and development of juvenilejustice theories, procedures, and institutions.
|
|
| AJS-225 [ Criminology ] |
Criminology
Studies deviance, society's role in definingbehavior, theories of criminality, the economic,social, and psychological impact of crime, and therelationships between statistics and crimevictimization.
|
|
| AJS-230 [ Police Function ] |
Police Function
Examines the theories of procedures and methods ofoperations of public police with emphasis ondiscretionary powers. Career opportunities andcurrent trends in law enforcement.
|
|
| AJS-240 [ Correction Function ] |
Correction Function
Examines the history and development ofcorrectional theories and institutions.
|
|
| AJS-242 [ Community Corrections ] |
Community Corrections
Examines community treatment in the correctionalprocess and the selection and release of bothadults and juveniles under the supervision ofprobation and parole.
|
|
| AJS-260 [ Procedural Criminal Law ] |
Procedural Criminal Law
Provides the student with an understanding of therationale underlying major court holdings, theprocedural requirements that stem from theseholdings and their effect on the daily operationsof the criminal justice system.
|
|
| AJS-270 [ Community Policing ] |
Community Policing
The philosophy of community policing is beingadvanced as the new policing system for thetwenty-first century. This course is designed toprovide the theories and practicalities of the newpolicing, as well as to identify the basicconcepts, strategies, experiments and research oncommunity interaction.
|
|
| AJS-275 [ Criminal Investigation ] |
Criminal Investigation
Theory of criminal investigation, crime sceneprocedures, case preparation, interviewing, andbasic investigative techniques are studied.
|
|
| ANS-100 [ Animal Industries ] |
Animal Industries
The livestock and poultry industries includingapplications of scientific principles, marketing,and selection are emphasized.
|
|
| ANS-130 [ Livestock Production Mgmt ] |
Livestock Production Mgmt
Develops entry-level skills in the production andmanagement of livestock on the range and in thefeedlot. Includes skill development in facilitydesign and management of breeding systems.
|
|
| ANS-240 [ Feeds and Feeding ] |
Feeds and Feeding
Selection, evaluation, classification, and use offeeds for specific purposes in animal nutrition.Includes the elements of nutrition, commonly usedfeeds, nutritive requirements, feed processing,and practical methods of feeding different classesof livestock.
|
|
| ANT-070 [ Topics in Anthropology ] |
Topics in Anthropology
Workshops for individual exploration inanthropology. Designed for the enrichment needsof the student who is not seeking transferablecredit. CR/NC
|
|
| ANT-100 [ Introduction to Anthropology/GE ] |
Introduction to Anthropology/GE
An introductory, general service course for bothanthropology and non-anthropology majors. Coversphysical anthropology, linguistics, archaeology,and cultural anthropology. Controversial topicsare presented and discussions are open and oftenlively. World cultures are compared.
|
|
| ANT-120 [ Intro. to Archaeology and Prehistory/GE ] |
Intro. to Archaeology and Prehistory/GE
Surveys the evolution of humans and cultures fromthe earliest beginnings to the development of thefirst civilizations. Many controversial topicsare presented and the discussions are oftenlively. The manner of instruction is informal.
|
|
| ANT-130 [ Introduction to Cultural Anthropology/Ge ] |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology/Ge
The basic concepts of social and culturalanthropology are discussed using the social,economic, political, family, and religious systemsof a variety of societies for illustration.Emphasis is placed on culture as an adapting andevolving structure.
|
|
| ANT-140 [ Introduction to Native AmericanStudies/GE ] |
Introduction to Native AmericanStudies/GE
Covers the origins and development of the Indianpopulations from prehistoric to modern times inNorth America and Mexico. Origins of the majortribes of the greater Southwest are emphasized.
|
|
| ARB-070 [ Arabic ] |
Arabic
Introduction to the Arabic language. Students willlearn vocabulary, basic grammatical structures,useful phrases and sentences related to dailylife.
|
|
| ARC-105 [ Principles of Interior Design ] |
Principles of Interior Design
Principles of design as they relate specificallyto interior design, furniture arrangement, wallcomposition, color, furnishings, collages, andillustration.
|
|
| ARC-131 [ Building Codes ] |
Building Codes
Methods of researching building codes for specificprojects. Topics include residential and commercial building codes.
|
|
| ARC-221 [ Architectural 3-D CAD ] |
Architectural 3-D CAD
Introduction to architectural three-dimensional(3D) CAD applications.
|
|
| ARC-230 [ Environmental Systems ] |
Environmental Systems
Introduction to utility systems for architecturalenvironment.
|
|
| ARC-235 [ Survey of Architecture ] |
Survey of Architecture
Architectural history amd current trends in arch-itecture.
|
|
| ARC-240 [ Design Project ] |
Design Project
Design and preparation of a set of drawings andcontract documents within an architecturalsetting.
|
|
| ARC-266 [ Materials and Methods ] |
Materials and Methods
Introductory overview of the various constructionmaterials used in common (and uncommon)structures.
|
|
| ARH-141 [ Survey of World Art 1/GE ] |
Survey of World Art 1/GE
A survey history of Western European art fromPaleolithic to the late Gothic period along withprimitive art from non-Western sources.
|
|
| ARH-142 [ Survey of World Art 2/GE ] |
Survey of World Art 2/GE
A survey history of Western European art from theRenaissance to contemporary times includingimportant non-Western influences.
|
|
| ART-070 [ Topics in Art ] |
Topics in Art
Workshops for individual exploration in a varietyof general art methods designed for the enrichmentneeds of the student who is not seekingtransferable credit. Examples of courses areceramics, oil painting, watercolor, basketry,woodcarving, photography, and sculpture. Studentsare responsible for their own supplies. Course maybe repeated. CR/NC.
|
|
| ART-095 [ Ceramics ] |
Ceramics
A course in hand-formed ceramics designed for thestudent who is not seeking transferable credit.Class projects include slab and coil formedvessels and sculptures, use of the potter's wheeland the use of glazes for high temperature firing.May be repeated.
|
|
| ART-101 [ Basic Design/2 Dimen. ] |
Basic Design/2 Dimen.
Color, line, shape, value, composition andtexture, the basic elements of design, areexplored as the substructures of visual imaging.Black and white as well as color are used fromcollage to construction. The course is a requiredfoundation course for art majors and minors and isa prerequisite for upper division classes at most4-year colleges and universities.
|
|
| ART-102 [ Basic Design/3 Dimen. ] |
Basic Design/3 Dimen.
The sculpture of Western and Non-Westerntraditions, primitive to modern, provide the basisfor this study of 3 dimensional design principles.The basics of modeling, carving, assembling, andmold making will be touched on. Both realisticand abstract works will be made using clay, foamcore, plaster, and other materials. This courseis a required foundation course for art majors andminors and is a prerequisite for upper divisioncourses at most 4-year colleges and universities.
|
|
| ART-106 [ Gallery Operations ] |
Gallery Operations
This course introduces the student to the variousaspects of operating an art gallery includingsolicitation of artists, show presentation, showinstallation and public relations. Several localvenues will be utilized including Gallery MilepostNine and the Yuma Art Center.
|
|
| ART-111 [ Drawing 1 ] |
Drawing 1
A first or review course to teach the basicdrawing skills needed for painting and 3dimensional arts as well as advanced drawing.Line, value, and composition are covered, as wellas exercises in imagination and idea development.This course is a required foundation course forart majors and minors and is a prerequisite forupper division courses at most 4-year colleges anduniversities.
|
|
| ART-177 [ Digital Photography 1 ] |
Digital Photography 1
This course introduces students to thefundamentals of digital photography. Students willlearn to capture, retrieve, manipulate, enhance,store, and output their photographs usingappropriate hardware and software. Students willenrich the aesthetic dimension of life throughthe exploration of photography as fine art.
|
|
| ART-178 [ Digital Photography 2 ] |
Digital Photography 2
This course builds on the skills acquired inDigital Photography 1. Through the medium ofdigital photography, students will develop apersonal philosophy articulated through theirphotographs. Advanced aesthetic theories will beexplored and students will assemble a portfolio.
|
|
| ART-191 [ Photography 1 ] |
Photography 1
This course is designed to teach the fundamentalsof black and white photography including cameraoperation, film development, printing, andevaluation of work. This course is also designedto serve as a prerequisite for Photography 2 andto allow students an opportunity to understand theconcepts of photography as fine art.
|
|
| ART-192 [ Photography 2 ] |
Photography 2
This course is designed to allow students to buildon the skills and understanding developed inPhotography 1. Students will be guided in thedevelopment of a personal vision through themedium of photography.
|
|
| ART-201 [ Painting 1 ] |
Painting 1
Composition, color, and technical handling ofpaint are explored, along with preparation ofcanvas and other painting surfaces. Emphasis ison creative investigation.
|
|
| ART-202 [ Painting 2 ] |
Painting 2
Advanced use of color and paint manipulation.Drawing and composition are emphasized.
|
|
| ART-203 [ Ceramics 1 ] |
Ceramics 1
A hands-on look at the history of the use of clayand how it leads to the development ofcontemporary ceramic art. Techniques covered willinclude primitive coiling, wheel throwing,modeling, and contemporary slab forming.
|
|
| ART-204 [ Ceramics 2 ] |
Ceramics 2
Continued study of ceramic techniques withemphasis on design and individual studentdirections.
|
|
| ART-205 [ Ceramics 3 ] |
Ceramics 3
Continued study of ceramic techniques withemphasis on surface, firing skills, ceramichistory, and design.
|
|
| ART-206 [ Ceramics 4 ] |
Ceramics 4
Continued study of ceramic techniques withemphasis on individual directions.
|
|
| ART-207 [ Painting 3 ] |
Painting 3
Further investigation into color and paintmanipulation. Format and serial nature of workemphasized.
|
|
| ART-208 [ Painting 4 ] |
Painting 4
Further investigation into all aspects of painting(form, color, format, content) to develop a viablebody of work.
|
|
| ART-210 [ Printmaking ] |
Printmaking
Introduction to relief and intaglio printmaking.Relief technique is demonstrated in multicolorwoodcut/linocut printing. Intaglio techniquesinclude drypoint, engraving and etching.Monoprinting is also explored.
|
|
| ART-211 [ Printmaking 2 ] |
Printmaking 2
Intermediate skill and conceptual relief andintaglio printmaking. Color intaglio, monoprintingand silk screen methods explored.
|
|
| ART-212 [ Drawing 2 ] |
Drawing 2
Advanced skill in drawing forms and promoting acreative effort in handling all subjects.
|
|
| ART-213 [ Drawing 3 ] |
Drawing 3
Conceptualization of advanced drawing ideasthrough various medias and formats.
|
|
| ART-214 [ Drawing 4 ] |
Drawing 4
Exploration of advanced conceptual and technical issues in drawing. Emphasis upon drawing in aseries and completion of transfer portfolio.
|
|
| ART-215 [ Figure Drawing ] |
Figure Drawing
A realistic approach to drawing the human figurethrough direct observation; emphasis is placed ongesture, value, and composition.
|
|
| ART-216 [ Printmaking 3 ] |
Printmaking 3
Advanced skill level printmaking. Emphasis ondeveloping experimental and conceptual aspects ofmedia.
|
|
| ART-231 [ Art in the Elementary School ] |
Art in the Elementary School
The use of art to provide children with an altern-ative form of instruction.
|
|
| ART-251 [ Sculpture ] |
Sculpture
Exposure to the concepts of sculpture by expandingthe use of various media and by enriching visualthought to create expressive images.
|
|
| ART-252 [ Sculpture 2 ] |
Sculpture 2
Continued study of sculpture techniques withemphasis on design and individual studentdirections.
|
|
| ART-253 [ Sculpture 3 ] |
Sculpture 3
Continued study of sculpture techniques withemphasis on advanced designs, material history,and individual concepts and skills in threedimensional media.
|
|
| ART-254 [ Sculpture 4 ] |
Sculpture 4
Continued study of sculpture techniques withemphasis on advanced designs, material history,and individual concepts and skills in threedimensional media.
|
|
| ART-291 [ Photography 3 ] |
Photography 3
Continuation of skills and understandingdeveloped in Photography 1 and 2. Studentswill develop a personal philosophy articulatedthrough the photographic image with emphasesplaced on presentation of work.
|
|
| ART-292 [ Photography 4 ] |
Photography 4
Continuation of skills and understanding developedin Photography 1, 2 and 3. Emphasis on advanceddarkroom techniques, composition, and the zonesystem. Continued concentration on aesthetictheory and presentation of work.
|
|
| ASL-101 [ American Sign Language 1/GE ] |
American Sign Language 1/GE
This course focuses on the development of basicexpressive and receptive ASL communication skills,including an awareness of ASL syntax, grammar, andconceptually correct idiomatic usage. Studentsdevelop visual-spatial acuity and non-manualskills necessary for ASL communication. Studentsare also exposed to a breadth of informationregarding deafness and the deaf culture andsociety. Exploration of deafness includesreading and writing about deafness. Fulfills thefirst semester foreign language requirement atmost four-year institutions.
|
|
| ASL-102 [ American Sign Language 2/GE ] |
American Sign Language 2/GE
This course is a further development of theAmerican Sign Language expressive and receptivecommunication skills developed in ASL 101,including an increased awareness of AmericanSign Language usage and syntax conventions.Finger spelling skills are strengthened.Students participate in detailed discussions andexploration of deaf culture, including libraryresearch. Fulfills the second semester foreignlanguage requirement at most four-yearinstitutions.
|
|
| ASL-201 [ Intermediate American Sign Lang. 1/GE ] |
Intermediate American Sign Lang. 1/GE
Continues at the intermediate level thedevelopment of the American Sign Languageproficency students aquired in ASL 102. Studentsexpand their awareness of ASL conventions,grammar, and vocabulary. Students become moreadept at maintaining coversations using ASL overa variety of topics. Students develop a receptiveand expressive fluency that allows them tounderstand and appreciate ASL folklore andliterature, as well as developing their own""storytelling"" skills. Students enter into muchmore technical understanding of the culture of thedeaf and American Sign Language linguistics.Fulfills the third semester semester foreignlanguage requirement at most four-yearinstitutions.
|
|
| ASL-202 [ Intermediate American Sign Lang. 2/GE ] |
Intermediate American Sign Lang. 2/GE
ASL 202 continues, at the intermediate level,the development of the American Sign Languageproficiency students acquired in ASL 201. Studentscontinue to expand their awareness of ASLconventions, grammar, and vocabulary, includingan extensive review of topical signs and idioms.Students develop a greater competency in theirreceptive understanding of connected ASLdiscourse and in their expression of extendedideas, concepts and stories in ASL. Theirexpressive competency in discussion of ideasincludes an expression of their understanding ofdeaf culture. Students continue the growth oftheir technical awareness of deaf culture andASL linguistics. Fulfills the fourth semesterforeign language requirement at most four-yearinstitutions.
|
|
| AST-100 [ Astronomy: Introduction/GE ] |
Astronomy: Introduction/GE
A survey of stars, planets, galaxies, and life inthe cosmos. Evolution of the stars; planetformation and global change; origin and destiny ofthe universe; space exploration and the search forextraterrestrail intelligence.
|
|
| AST-130 [ The Planets/GE ] |
The Planets/GE
Introduction to astronomy with emphasis on oursolar system, origin of life on Earth, and thesearch for life elsewhere.
|
|
| AUT-100 [ Basic Auto Serv.& Systems ] |
Basic Auto Serv.& Systems
Designed to provide a foundation for beginningautomotive students. Provides an overview of auto-motive systems, shop safety, tools, service infor-mation, and complete maintenance of the automobile. Designed for the student to learn terminology and design of automotive systems of an engine andthepower train to include the body and suspension.Includes theory of operation and proceduresfor general service of different systems of automobile.
|
|
| AUT-101 [ Theory of Engine Operation ] |
Theory of Engine Operation
Introduction to automotive terminology, design ofautomotive engines, theory of operation, andprocedures of engine overhaul along with relatedoperation systems including lubrication, cooling,fuel, and electrical systems, introduction tohybrid and green technology.
|
|
| AUT-102 [ Engine Reconditioning and Machine Shop ] |
Engine Reconditioning and Machine Shop
Training in engine reconditioning and overhaulprocedures, includes cylinder reconditioning,block reconditioning and reconditioning allinternal parts of the engine.
|
|
| AUT-120 [ Automotive Suspension ] |
Automotive Suspension
Introduction to chassis service, overhaul of frontend components with an emphasis on wheel alignment, wheel balancing, and tire service. Designed forhands-on shop skills using automotive tools andequipment, performing repair and maintenance tech-niques on the automotive chassis.
|
|
| AUT-125 [ Automotive Brakes ] |
Automotive Brakes
Introduction to the overhaul and reconditioningprocedures for drum and disc brake systems, hybridregenerative braking systems, and the operationand service of anti-lock brake systems.
|
|
| AUT-133 [ Automotive Power Trains ] |
Automotive Power Trains
Fundamentals and principles of transmissions,clutches, planetary gearsets, drive lines, anddifferentials. Service and repair of differentials, clutches, standard transmissions, and minordiagnosis and service procedures for automatictransmissions.
|
|
| AUT-135 [ Automatic Transmissions ] |
Automatic Transmissions
Introduction to fundamental hydraulic and mechan-ical principles that are typical of automatictransmissions, including diagnosis, overhaul, andrepair techniques.
|
|
| AUT-200 [ Auto. Electrical Systems ] |
Auto. Electrical Systems
Introduction to electricity, storage batteries,hybrid high voltage systems, cranking motorfundamentals, regulator operations, ignitionsystems, automotive accessories and computersystems.
|
|
| AUT-209 [ Auto Engine Performance and Diagnosis ] |
Auto Engine Performance and Diagnosis
Emphasis is placed upon electronic enginemanagement systems, exhaust gas analysis,including electronic ignition, emission controlsystems, customer relations, introduction tohybrid and green technology, and diagnostic repairprocedures.
|
|
| AUT-211 [ Auto. Emission Control Systems ] |
Auto. Emission Control Systems
Theory and principles of operation, diagnosticprocedures, and repair of all components of theautomotive emmission control systems.
|
|
| AUT-215 [ Auto. Computer Testing ] |
Auto. Computer Testing
Introduction to the theory and principles of theoperation and diagnostic procedures associatedwith automotive computer systems; the study ofengine management controllers, body and chassiscomputer control systems, and computer networkingand how it applies to automotive applications.
|
|
| AUT-220 [ Automotive Hybrid Fundamentals ] |
Automotive Hybrid Fundamentals
An introduction to automotive hybrid, electric,and fuel cell systems; the benefits of thesealternative technologies are explored and theproper safety practices suggested by vehiclemanufacturers are identified.
|
|
| AUT-252 [ Automotive Air Conditioning Systems ] |
Automotive Air Conditioning Systems
Theory and principles of operation, diagnosticprocedures, and overhaul of automotive air con-ditioning systems.
|
|
| AUT-260 [ Automotive Internship ] |
Automotive Internship
Practical experience in the operation and repairof the various components of the automotiveindustry by working with technicians at a worksite; completion of 320 hours of designatedwork per semester required.
|
|
