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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Courses numbered from 001-099 are those unique to the community college, are considered developmental in nature, are not transferable, and do not satisfy degree requirements.
Courses numbered 100-199 are considered to be on the freshman level. Courses numbered 200-299 are considered to be on the sophomore level.
NOTE: SUN System: SUN# (Shared Unique Number) is a prefix and number assigned to certain courses that represents course equivalency at all Arizona community colleges and the three public universities, no matter what prefix or number is used at the individual institutions. Learn more at www.aztransfer.com/sun.
Sample course listing:
Course Prefix: AIS
Course Number: 101
Course Title: Introduction to American Indian Studies
Semester Hours of Credit: 3 Credits
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: 3 periods (3 lec.)
A student registering for a course must meet the prerequisites or otherwise satisfy the instructor of his or her preparation to take the course. After notification, an instructor may withdraw a student who does not have the proper prerequisites for the class as stated in the catalog. Prerequisites may be waived by the instructor.
Consult the semester Schedule of Classes for specific offerings each semester.
Topics Courses
Courses designated with the numbers 098, 198, 298 are courses created by a Pima Community College faculty member to offer a specific subject not found in the regular courses of the college catalog.
Students should be aware that these courses are NOT designed for transfer to a university, nor does Pima Community College articulate them with any university to seek transfer status.
Legend for Courses
HC/HN: Honors Course
IN/IH: Integrated lecture/lab
LB: Lab
LC/CA/CB: Clinical Lab
LS: Skills Lab
WK: Coop Work
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ARC 277 - Archaeological Excavation II
3 Credits, 9 Contact Hours (9 lab)
Advanced techniques and principles of archaeological excavation. Includes advanced field mapping, excavation, recording, field crew supervision, and data synthesis, with field experience in Southern Arizona. Also includes culture history, archaeological ethics, and issues of cultural resource management. Uses museum collections, equipment, resources and facilities of the Archaeology Centre.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 275 /ARC 275 .
Recommendation: Completion of (or concurrent enrollment in): AIS 205 /ANT 205 /ARC 205 and ANT 265 /ARC 265 /GIS 265 . If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Same as ANT 277 .
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ARC 278 - Archaeological Surveying II
3 Credits, 9 Contact Hours (9 lab)
Advanced techniques and principles of archaeological surveying. Includes advanced methods for survey planning, archival research, field survey, site recording, mapping, and data synthesis, with field experience in Southern Arizona. Also includes culture history, archaeological ethics, and issues of cultural resource management. Uses museum collections, equipment, resources and facilities of the Archaeology Centre.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 276 /ARC 276
Recommendation: Completion of (or concurrent enrollment in): AIS 205 /ANT 205 /ARC 205 and ANT 265 /ARC 265 /GIS 265 . If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Same as ANT 278 . Consult instructor for alternative prerequisite(s).
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ARC 281 - Global Positioning Systems
1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)
Introduction to the technical use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers in a field setting. Includes review of GPS vocabulary and concepts, comprehensive initialization of handheld GPS receivers, data collection with handheld GPS, the use of mapping software with data from handheld GPS, concepts of differential GPS, operation of and field data collection with precision GPS, and use of software packages for differential correction and map production. Also includes using equipment, resources and facilities of the Archaeology Center.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 181 /ARC 181 /GIS 181
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with equivalent experience or consent of instructor. Same as ANT 281 /GIS 281 .
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ARC 284 - Computer Cartography and CAD
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Cartographic techniques and hardware for computer generation of maps. Includes an introduction to: methods and techniques, and application projects.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 265 /ARC 265 /GEO 265 /GIS 265 or concurrent enrollment.
Information: Same as ANT 284 /GIS 284 .
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ARC 286 - Electronic and Digital Field Mapping
3 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (1.5 lec., 4.5 lab)
Overview of the creation of electronic and digital maps in a field setting. Includes an introduction to: instrument operation, field data, producing maps, and computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 265 /ARC 265 and ANT 281 /ARC 281 /GIS 281 .
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisite(s).
Information: Same as ANT 286 /GIS 286 .
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ARC 295 - Field Projects
.5-4 Credits, 1.5-12 Contact Hours (1.5-12 lab)
Participation in a field project in one of the subfields of anthropology.
Information: Same as ANT 295 . Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
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ARC 296 - Independent Studies in ANT/ARC
.5-4 Credits, .5-4 Contact Hours (.5-4 lec.)
Independent study in anthropology or archaeology. Includes topic identification, research plan, data gathering, and presentation of findings.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken three times for a maximum of 12 credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate. Same as ANT 296 .
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ART 100 - Basic Design
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the elements and principles of visual design. Includes identifying and interpreting creative problems; emphasizing art and design skills; writing reviews of gallery visits/museum visits/artist lecturers; articulating and demonstrating progressive skills in their own work; participating in individual and group critiques; and relating their work on a conceptual, interpersonal and global level.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets CTE - A&H.
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ART 103 - 3D Digital Fabrication and Printing
1.00 Credits, 1.50 Contact Hours (.50 lec./1.00 lab)
Introduction to 3D digital fabrication techniques. Includes fabrication software and equipment safety, and individualized projects.
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 105 - Exploring Art and Visual Culture G
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Exploration of historical and contemporary art and the visual image within the context of global culture. Includes selective perception, formal analysis, materials and techniques, art and visual culture in a historical and contemporary framework; and museum, galleries, and public spaces.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA and G; Meets CTE - A&H or SBS and G.
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ART 106 - Survey of Painting Materials and Techniques
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Technical, theoretical, and historical investigation of painting methods in art, from ancient times to contemporary times. Includes materials used in painting; watercolor, fresco, and encaustic techniques; the glair technique, egg tempera technique, the indirect oil technique, the direct oil technique, the acrylic technique, and socio-economic conditions and contemporary issues.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets CTE - A&H.
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ART 109 - Watercolor Painting
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introductory course in watercolor painting that explores basic materials, techniques, and development of students’ personal style. Includes compositional elements, materials and tools, mixing colors and properties of watercolor pigments, application methods, developing subject matter and genres, and critique and artistic development.
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ART 110 - Drawing I [SUN# ART 1111]
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to drawing. Includes drawing and design problems, varied use of materials and techniques, perceptual skills, critique processes with critical thinking for personal growth, analysis of professional art events or galleries, and portfolio creation.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets CTE - A&H.
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ART 115 - Color and Composition
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to recognizing color principles and relationships and analyzing and duplicating colors. Includes values scale, color wheel, intensity, color relationships, transparency, dimension, luminosity, and creative projects.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets CTE - A&H.
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ART 120 - 3D Design [SUN# ART 1115]
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to three-dimensional design. Includes concepts and approaches to three-dimensional design, critical analysis, 3D design elements and principles, exploration of a range of media and techniques, and basic sculptural design lab procedures.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets CTE - A&H.
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ART 121 - Figure Sculpture
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Beginning modeling techniques using clay and other media working partly from anatomical references and partly from the model. Includes visual literacy and critical analysis, range of media, approaches to figurative sculpture, technical understanding in working with human anatomy, content, and safety.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 120 and ART 213 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees.
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ART 123 - Sculpture: Metal Casting
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to metal casting of sculpture with emphasis on the lost wax method, historical and contemporary issues in cast sculpture, and individual artistic exploration. Includes content development, major techniques, health and safety issues, and visual literacy and critical analysis.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 124 - Metal Casting
1.00 Credits, 1.50 Contact Hours (0.50 lec./ 1.00 lab)
Introduction to metal casting. Includes metal casting techniques, and individualized projects.
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 126 - Metal Fabrication
1.00 Credits, 1.50 Contact Hours (0.50 lec./ 1.00 lab)
Introduction to metal fabrication. Includes metal fabrication techniques and safety procedures, and development of an individualized project.
Information: May be taken two times of a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 128 - Digital Photography I
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Introduction to digital photography emphasizing the technical and aesthetic issues and how these qualities form image content. Includes Adobe Photoshop basics, history of still photography, applications of digital cameras, aspects of the digital medium, camera and computer equipment requirements, digital still camera, memory and file formats, digital still camera lenses, and proper exposure. Also includes light, color, and temperature; depth of field, shutter speed effects, proper use of digital photography, lighting for digital stills, elements of composition, photographic rendering and reality, outputting and publishing, portfolio preparation, and career options in digital photography.
Recommendation: Adobe Photoshop experience is highly recommended before enrolling in this course.
Information: Same as DAR 128 . It is recommended students have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and a computer with image processing software. Professional photographic equipment, including cameras, are available for check out on a rotating basis. Professional quality computers, software, printers, lighting equipment, and studio will be provided for specific assignments. There will be additional supply costs beyond course fees.
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ART 130 - Art and Culture: Prehistoric through Gothic [SUN# ART 1101]
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
A survey of the development of art and architecture in Western Civilization from prehistoric through Gothic art with the inclusion of a global perspective. Includes identification and interpretation of cultural and stylistic characteristics, contextual functions and purposes of works of art, influences of cultural values on the production of art, art historical terminology, exemplars of non-Western culture, and critical methodologies.
Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: WRT 101 , or WRT 101S .
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM and I, G; Meets CTE - A&H or SBS and G.
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ART 131 - Art and Culture: Late Gothic through Modern Periods [SUN# ART 1102]
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
A survey of the development of art and architecture in western civilization from late Gothic through Modern periods. Includes recognition and interpretation of period and style characteristics, function and purposes of art, influences on art production, issues in production and content, historical terminology, and critical methodologies.
Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: WRT 101 , or WRT 101S .
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM and I, G; Meets CTE - A&H or SBS and G.
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ART 136 - Body and Art
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
A visual cultural exploration of how humans utilize the body as a vehicle for communicating and displaying personal and group identities. Includes anthropological and art historical study of types of permanent and temporary body decorations, masks, and performance; and the ethical issues surrounding the study and use of imagery within and between cultures. Also includes the conceptual examination of global examples and an overview of practical projects to demonstrate the continued vitality of each mode of expression.
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ART 140 - Photography I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to black and white photography as an art form with an emphasis on fundamental technique of the camera and wet darkroom. Includes manual camera competencies, manual film development, basic darkroom procedures, portfolio building, visual literacy and critical analysis, and the role of photography.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 141 - Photography II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Principles and processes of intermediate black and white photography. Includes use of various types of camera formats, development of film, creating a series, individual darkroom space, advanced darkroom techniques, portfolio production, exhibition presentation, copy slide production, and verbalization of visual perceptions.
Prerequisite(s): ART 140
Information: Student is required to submit a portfolio for review.
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ART 146 - Lighting for Photography I
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Introduction to creative professional lighting concepts and techniques for commercial and fine art photography. Includes lighting and studio equipment, light qualities, lighting for form, lighting for surface qualities, still- life photography, portrait photography, image composition, critical analysis, and portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): ART 128 /DAR 128
Information: Students are strongly recommended to own or have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and a computer with image processing software. Professional quality cameras, computers and software, printers, lighting equipment and studio will be provided for specific assignments. There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Same as DAR 146 .
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ART 147 - Alternative Processes in Photography
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Designed for the advanced image maker interested in expanding knowledge of alternative photographic processes. Includes enlarging negatives for contact printing, nineteenth century processes, twentieth century processes, darkroom materials, and artwork presentation.
Prerequisite(s): ART 128 or ART 140
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ART 160 - Ceramics I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to ceramics. Includes beginning handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, beginning ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, ceramic artist research, discussion, and exploration topics.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course or concurrent enrollment. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 170 - Metalwork I: Jewelry
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Exploration of the basic techniques and design approaches used in the fabrication of jewelry and other metalwork. Includes information and background on historical and contemporary metalwork and jewelry, and techniques and processes of jewelry and metalwork.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 175 - Ferrous Metalwork: Blacksmithing
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the materials, design, techniques, safety habits, and methods used in ferrous metalwork. Includes basic techniques in blacksmithing and metal lab procedures.
Information: Completion of ART 100 is recommended before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 180 - Weaving I: Four-Harness Loom
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Weaving on a four-harness loom. Includes preparation of the loom; projects involving the use of tabby, twill, tubular, textural, and tapestry weaves in the creation of fiber art; and major creative projects using techniques learned in class.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 181 - Mixed Media Fibers
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to fiber as an art medium. Includes fiber processes such as coiling, felting, stitching, shibori dyeing, and surface design which are used to create projects and artistic compositions.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 210 - Drawing II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 110 . Includes strengthening of drawing and critical thinking skills. Also includes intermediate drawing and design problems; intermediate use of materials and techniques; perceptual skill and personal development; critique process; engagement and analysis of professional art events or galleries; and portfolio creation.
Prerequisite(s): ART 110
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
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ART 212 - Printmaking I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to basic aesthetics and techniques of printmaking. Includes intaglio techniques, relief printing, monotype techniques, and final presentation.
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ART 213 - Life Drawing I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Drawing of human figures using the two-dimension concept as a graphic vehicle of expression. Includes gesture and contour drawing, varied time length poses, drawing problems, variety of materials, and individual and group critiques of work.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 110 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 214 - Printmaking II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 212 . Includes advanced problems in aesthetics and techniques of intaglio projects and techniques, relief printing, monotype techniques, and multi-process and alternative approaches to printmaking.
Prerequisite(s): ART 212
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ART 215 - Painting I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the fundamentals of oil painting. Includes basic painting techniques and processes, manipulation of compositional elements and formal and contemporary pictorial organization in various genres, surface preparation, personal direction and artistic expression, and health and safety in the painting studio.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 115 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 216 - Screenprinting I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to screenprinting using water base and inks. Includes screen construction, direct stencil techniques, photographic techniques, one-color printing, multicolor printing and registration, overview of the types of printing papers, and final presentation.
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ART 217 - Painting II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 215 . Includes intermediate development and reinforcement of basic oil painting techniques and processes, development of compositional elements and formal pictorial organization, manipulation of pictorial elements, artistic expression, and health and safety in the painting studio.
Prerequisite(s): ART 215
Recommendation: Completion of ART 115 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
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ART 218 - Screenprinting II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 216 . Includes equipment orientation, advanced stencil-making techniques, printing, and types of printing papers and surfaces.
Prerequisite(s): ART 216
Information: Students may select areas of interest for concentration and refinement of skills.
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ART 219 - Printmaking III
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 214 . Includes experimentation with intaglio, multi-color possibilities with non-traditional compositions, relief and intaglio multi-processes, monoprint with multiple plates, and critical analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ART 214
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ART 220 - Sculpture
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Exploration of methods, materials, and content used in sculpture. Includes studio project concept, media and technique, sculpture lab health and safety procedures, and visual literacy and critical analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ART 120
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ART 223 - Life Drawing II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of Life Drawing I. Advanced drawing of human figures using the two-dimension concept as a graphic vehicle of expression. Includes proportional sight strategies, varied time-length poses, drawing problems and materials, figure as expression, and individual and group critiques of work.
Prerequisite(s): ART 213
Recommendation: Completion of ART 210 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 227 - Painting III
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 217 . Includes intermediate and advanced painting techniques and processes, exploration of compositional elements, color and value modeling, creative employment of perspective, manipulation of pictorial elements, artistic development, artist statement, and health and safety in the studio.
Prerequisite(s): ART 217
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor.
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ART 232 - Digital Photography II
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of ART 128 /DAR 128 . Includes intermediate digital cameras with manual functions, intermediate digital darkroom and digital output, quality of light, intermediate image composition, multiple images, intermediate portfolio development, and critical analysis. Also includes the intermediate use of state-of-the-art professional quality computers and image processing software, professional digital cameras, printers, and a lighting studio with professional lighting equipment.
Prerequisite(s): ART 128 /DAR 128
Recommendation: Completion of DAR 221 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Same as DAR 232 . The prerequisite may be waived with consent of the instructor. It is recommended students have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and a computer with image processing software. Professional photographic equipment, including cameras, are available for check out on a rotating basis. Professional quality computers, software, printers, lighting equipment, and studio will be provided for specific assignments. There will be additional supply costs beyond course fees.
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ART 246 - Lighting for Photography II
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of ART 146 /DAR 146 . Includes lighting and equipment for studio and location, advanced lighting qualities and techniques, photographing with mixed light sources, lighting for mood and environment, set design and construction, photographing individuals and groups of people, photographing on location, photographing for montage images, advanced image composition, critical analysis, business practices, and portfolios.
Prerequisite(s): ART 146 /DAR 146
Information: Students are strongly recommended to own or have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and a computer with image processing software. Professional quality cameras, computers and software, printers, lighting equipment and studio will be provided for specific assignments. There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Same asDAR 246 .
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ART 248 - Individual Projects in Photography
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Individual projects in photography at the advanced level. Includes defining a body of work, applying visual presentation formats, editioning a print, and equipment and technical photographic skills.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 249 - Artists’ Books
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the basics of the various styles of bookmaking. Includes historical and contemporary practices, bookbinding techniques, book styles, materials, text and image, unique and multiple edition book runs, and critique of artists’ books
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 250 - Gallery and Museum Practices
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to practices and procedures of galleries and museums. Includes preparation of resume and artist statement, create press release and exhibition announcement, exhibition preparation, photographing artwork, frame artwork for exhibition, gallery and museum administration, present a body of work, and market artwork.
Prerequisite(s): ART 100
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites.
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ART 260 - Ceramics II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 160 . Includes intermediate handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, intermediate ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, plaster press mold, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics.
Prerequisite(s): ART 160
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ART 261 - Ceramics III
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 260 . Includes intermediate and advanced handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, intermediate and advanced ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, plaster casting mold, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics.
Prerequisite(s): ART 260
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ART 262 - Ceramics IV
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 261 . Includes advanced handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, advanced ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, four test glazemaking, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics.
Prerequisite(s): ART 261
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ART 265 - Furnace Glassblowing I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the elements, tools, and basic principles of furnace glassblowing. Includes the glassblowing studio and cold working shop orientation, paperweights and solid glass forms, the blowpipe, cold working glass, a final project, and visual literacy and critical analysis.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. This course requires a substantial special fee through Sonoran Glass School. Please contact the Arts, Communications and Humanities Division at the West Campus (206-6974) for further information.
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ART 266 - Furnace Glassblowing II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 265 . Includes a review of the glassblowing studio and cold working shop orientation, advanced techniques with hollow and solid glass forms, continued development of blowpipe skills, refinement of cold working glass methods, final project, and visual literacy and critical analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ART 265
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. This course requires a substantial special fee through Sonoran Glass School. Please contact the Arts, Communications and Humanities Division at the West Campus (206-6974) for further information.
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ART 270 - Metalwork II: Jewelry
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 170 . Includes design approaches to jewelry making, review of various intermediate techniques, functional considerations involved in jewerly design, and safety and health issues.
Prerequisite(s): ART 170
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ART 280 - Weaving II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 180 . Includes study and exercises using four-eight harness pattern weaves and advanced creative projects. Students may select areas of interest for in-depth exploration.
Prerequisite(s): ART 180
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 288 - Portfolio Preparation
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the development and marketing of a professional portfolio. Includes definition and evaluation of coherent bodies of work, documentation of work, preparation of portfolio production, production of a portfolio, parts of a portfolio, and marketing.
Information: For advanced students who have completed coursework in their specific areas. Portfolio concentrations will be determined in a conference between student and instructor. Same as FDC 288 .
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ART 289 - Portfolio Capstone
1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (.5 lec., 1.5 lab)
Assembly and production of a professional quality portfolio of the student’s own artwork with a focus on personal creativity and a coherent presentation. Includes review of assembly of portfolio materials, presentation of artwork, presentation of ideas and concepts, and a final capstone portfolio review.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. A minimum grade of C is required to complete this course.
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ART 296I1 - Independent Study in ART: Art History
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in art history. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I2 - Independent Study in ART: Ceramics
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in ceramics. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I3 - Independent Study in ART: Metals
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in metals. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I4 - Independent Study in ART: Painting, Drawing, and Design
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in painting, drawing, and design. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I5 - Independent Study in ART: Photography
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in photography. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I6 - Independent Study in ART: Printmaking
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in printmaking. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I7 - Independent Study in ART: Sculpture
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in sculpture. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I8 - Independent Study in ART: Fibers
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in fibers. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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ART 296I9 - Independent Study in ART: Glass
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced projects in glass. Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate. This course requires a substantial special fee through Sonoran Glass Art Academy. Please contact the Arts, Communications and Humanities Division at the West Campus (206-6974) for further information.
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Art for Personal Development |
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APD 062 - Acrylic and Oil Painting
2 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (1 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to oil and acrylic painting. Includes painting preparation, composing and building paintings, and developing a personal vision.
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Astronomy |
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AST 101IN - Solar System
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the science of the nature and origin of the solar system: the sun and its family of planets, along with comets and asteroids. Includes the history of astronomy and special topics regarding the space program. Also includes scientific thinking as an application of critical and quantitative thinking, and science in contrast to pseudoscience. Also includes in-class measuremental and mathematical exercises, outside observation projects, independent studies, and self-initiated trips to local astronomy facilities.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.
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AST 102IN - Stars, Galaxies, Universe
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the universe beyond the solar system. Includes the nature of light, how astronomers and telescopes work, and the possibilities of alien life in the universe. Also includes the lifetime of stars, exotic objects such as quasars, pulsars and black holes; and the origin, nature, and future of the universe. Also includes scientific thinking as an application of critical and quantitative thinking and science in contrast to pseudoscience. Also includes in-class measuremental and mathematical exercises, outside observation projects, independent studies, and self-initiated field trips to local astronomy facilities.
Prerequisite(s): ICS 081 with a grade of B or better, or MAT 086 with a grade of C or better, or placement into MAT 092 , or completion of module 22 in MAT 089A or MAT 089B .
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.
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AST 105IN - Life in the Universe
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)
The science of astronomy focusing on the formation of the universe, the solar system, and life. Includes Earth’s location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin of the universe, galaxies and stars, origin of the solar system, planetary atmospheres, origin of life on Earth, life on other solar system planets, and life around other stars. Also includes observations, experiments, image analysis, scientific and photogeology laboratory exercise, group telescopic observation projects, and personal observation projects.
Prerequisite(s): ICS 081 with a grade of B or better, or MAT 086 with a grade of C or better, or completion of Module 22 in MAT 089A or MAT 089B , or satisfactory score on the mathematics assessment.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.
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AST 296LB - Independent Study in Astronomy
1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours (3-12 lab)
Experience in astronomical research, projects, or topical studies. Specific content to be determined by student and instructor.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken three times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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Automated Industrial Technology |
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AIT 100 - Industrial Safety
1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)
Application of all safety, health and environmental requirements associated with all of the NIMS duty areas.
Information: BCT 110 may be substituted for AIT 100.
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AIT 105 - Maintenance Operations
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the area of maintenance operations of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 1: Maintenance Operations Certification Exam.
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AIT 110 - Mechanical Systems
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the area of basic mechanical systems of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 2: Basic Mechanical Systems Certification Exam.
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AIT 115 - Hydraulic Systems
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the NIMS areas of hydraulic systems of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 3: Basic Hydraulic Systems Certification Exam.
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AIT 120 - Pneumatic Systems
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the NIMS areas of pneumatic systems of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 4: Pneumatic Systems Certification Exam.
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AIT 125 - Electrical Systems I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the area of electrical systems of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 5: Electrical Systems Certification Exam.
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AIT 130 - Maintenance Piping
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the area of maintenance of piping systems for manufacturing or industrial facilities. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 9: Maintenance Piping Certification Exam.
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AIT 135 - Electronics Assembly & Fabrication I
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Fundamental principles of assembly and manufacture of electronics. Includes electronics safety, hand and power tool usage, measure tools, quality control/Statistical Process Control, and ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Also includes clean room procedures, electronics print reading, wiring harnesses, soldering, desoldering and rework, cleaning, prototyping, and high volume production methods.
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AIT 205 - Electronic Control Systems I
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the area of Electronic Control Systems I of a manufacturing or industrial facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 6: Electronic Control Systems Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 125
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AIT 210 - Electronic Control Systems II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of AIT 205 . Overview of the area of Electronic Control Systems II of a manufacturing and industrial facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 6: Electronic Control Systems Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 205 or concurrent enrollment.
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AIT 215 - Process Control Systems
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the area of Process Control Systems of a manufacturing or industrial facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 7: Process Control Systems Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 125
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AIT 225 - Electrical Systems II
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of AIT 125 . Overview of the area of electrical systems of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 5: Electrical Systems Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 125
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AIT 235 - Electronics Assembly & Fabrication II
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of AIT 135 . Fundamental principles of creating electronic prototypes, wire and cable termination, electronics safety, and wiring harness assembly. Includes fabrication of electronics enclosures, electrical control systems, and electronic control systems. Also includes checking torque applied to fasteners used in electrical and electronic systems.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 135
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AIT 250 - Automated Industrial Technology Capstone
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
An examination of the integration of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, piping, electronic control, and process control systems. Experience in designing, building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing such integrated systems will be gained.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 225 or concurrent enrollment.
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AIT 260 - Manufacturing Mechanics
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Fundamental principles of the application, installation, lubrication, and maintenance of plain, ball and roller bearings. Includes an exploration of gaskets and seals, gear drives, brakes and clutches, linear ball brushings, and ball screw drives.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 110
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AIT 270 - Robotics I
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Fundamental principles of working safely with robots, and applications of and trends in industrial robotics. Includes types of robots, axes and coordinate systems, programming and operating robots. Also includes end effectors, and collaborative robots.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 100 and AIT 105
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AIT 275 - Robotics II
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of AIT 275. Fundamental principles of working safely with robots; robot auxiliary, subsystems, and components. Also includes robot maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and a basic robot design project.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 270
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AIT 280 - Industry 4.0 and Industrial Control Systems
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Fundamental principles of existing and developing automation systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Smart Factories, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things. Also includes an introduction to software used in SCADA and DCS, and practice setting up one of these systems.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 215 or concurrent enrollment.
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AIT 285 - Sensors and Data Acquisition
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Fundamental principles of sensors such as sensor design, function, installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair. Includes brief exploration of signal conditioning, data acquisition, chart recorder operation, and data storage.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 215 or concurrent enrollment.
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AIT 291 - Automated Industrial Technology Internship
3 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (6 lab)
Supervised work experience in production environments. Includes experiences in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of production environment and specific manufacturing processes. Also includes experiences in problem solving; working as a team; soft skills; time and resource management; and exposure to specific manufacturing processes.
Prerequisite(s): AIT 225 or concurrent enrollment.
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Automotive Technology |
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AUT 100 - Small Engine Troublesht&Repair
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Small Engine Troubleshoot and Repair. Principles and procedures for overhauling, troubleshooting and repairing small engines. Includes safety and hazardous materials handling, engine types and identification, engine operation and maintenance, disassembly and inspection, engine reconditioning and assembly, fuel and ignition system assembly, mechanical operation and testing, multicylinder engines, and overhead valve (OHV) engines.
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AUT 101 - Automotive Maintenance
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Automotive Maintenance. Techniques of routine vehicle maintenance. Includes customer vehicle identification and handling, new vehicle pre-delivery inspection and preparation, safety inspection, lubrication tasks, light line tasks, and fluid flushing.
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AUT 105 - Light Line Maintenance
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Principles and procedures for light line service. Includes safety, transmission and driveline systems, air conditioning/heating systems, electrical systems, suspension/steering systems, engine performance, and tools and equipment.
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AUT 120 - Engine Diagnosis and Repair
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Techniques for light line engine service. Includes personal and environmental safety, general engine diagnosis, lubrication system diagnosis and repair, cooling system diagnosis and repair, cylinder head diagnosis and repair, and engine block diagnosis and repair.
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AUT 122 - Engine Remove and Install
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Techniques for heavy-line engine exchange. Includes personal and environmental safety, front wheel drive engine removal and installation, and rear wheel drive engine removal and installation.
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AUT 124 - Automotive Diesel Engine Tune-Up
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic diesel engine systems. Includes personal and environmental safety, general engine controls, computerized engine controls, electronic diesel injection, air and fuel induction systems, emissions control systems and electronic communication systems.
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AUT 126 - Engine Performance and Driveability Troubleshooting
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Diagnosis and repair of On-board Diagnostics Generation One (OBDI) and Two (OBDII) systems. Includes personal and environmental safety, general engine, computerized engine controls, ignition system, fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems, emissions control systems, and engine related service.
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AUT 128 - Automotive Electrical Fundamentals and Applications
3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours (1 lec., 6 lab)
Principles and procedures of electrical diagnosis and repair. Includes electrical fundamentals and test test equipment, electrical system, battery, starting system, charging system, lightingsystems, instrumentation, integrated circuits, and computerized control systems.
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