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Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
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Course
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DSN , VIS |
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ART 111
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Drawing For Visualization --
Prerequisites: None. Introduces students to the tools and
methods of drawing. Presents drawing as a catalyst to seeing and a
way of recording ideas. Gives students the necessary drawing
preparation for the study of graphic design. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
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| ART 113 |
Contemporary Art
History -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025 and
ENG 032 or assessment/waiver. This course chronologically
surveys painting, sculpture, architectural styles and the minor
arts for contemporary art. Emphasis is on the historical context.
of art movements as well as analysis of the work of individual
artists. Contemporary art has a vocabulary all of its own and this
course provides the introductory tools to appreciate all art forms
over the last three decades. Major movements will be introduced
with characteristic works including performance, painting,
sculpture, printmaking, environmental, photography and computer
graphics. 3 lecture hours.
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3
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| ART 114 |
Graphic Design I --
Prerequisites: ART 115, VIS 115. Provides introductory
instruction in design for communication primarily for print media.
Teaches the steps in design development with meaningful message and
concept. Produces samples for student portfolios, which may include
elements or comprehensive projects in logo, stationery, newspaper,
magazine, billboard, and interface design, etc. 2 lecture hours; 2
lab hours. |
3
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| ART 116 |
Electronic
Illustration -- Prerequisites: VIS 115. Provides
instruction in illustration techniques using computer software
designed for creating illustrations, technical drawings, logos,
packaging, maps, charts, and graphs. Emphasis is on preparing
effective, creative illustrations for various media applications in
an efficient, productive manner. 2 lecture hour; 2 lab
hours.
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3
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| ART 120 |
Life and Object Drawing
I -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025 and ENG
032 or assessment/waiver. This introductory course will result
in the advancement of basic drawing skills utilizing the human
figure, natural and manufactured objects. Basic techniques and
creative processes will be explored through expressive use and
exploration of a variety of materials and techniques. Emphasis will
be placed on developing basic quality draftsmanship with a focus on
proportion and structure, specifically by drawing only from life
sources. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| ART 121 |
Color and Design
Theory -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025 and
ENG 032 or assessment/waiver. A critical thinking course that
delves into the thought processes and manual skills needed in
design and its application in the realm of two-dimensional fine
arts. Intermediate to advanced design and color theory will be
addressed through the manipulation of imagery in two-dimensional
media. Critical thinking, problem-solving and manual techniques
will be emphasized equally. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| ART 130 |
Foundation I --
Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025 and ENG 032 or
assessment/waiver. This course introduces students to the
fundamentals of art and design through a survey of multiple art
processes and techniques. Exposing students to broad subject matter
and using four or five material specific exercises to emphasize
additive and subtractive processes. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours.
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3
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| ART 218 |
Digital Production --
Prerequisite: ART 114. Addresses the issues of electronic
prepress [preparing electronic files for digital production].
Topics covered include the tasks of prepress, paper knowledge, the
entire printing production process [complete with requirements of
the process] and electronic file management. A strong emphasis is
placed on prepress terminology and jargon. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours.
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3
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| ART 220 |
Life and Object Drawing
II -- Prerequisite: ART 120. This course is a
continuation of Life and Object Drawing I. Rendering abilities will
continue to advance with drawing techniques utilizing the human
figure, natural and manufactured objects, specifically from life
[not photographs]. More advanced techniques and creative processes
will be explored through expressive use and exploration of a
variety of materials and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on
developing a higher level of quality draftsmanship with a focus on
proportion and structure. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| ART 222 |
Three Dimensional
Design -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025 and
ENG 032 or assessment/waiver. An introductory course into the
thought processes and manual skills needed in three-dimensional
design. Basic techniques and creative processes will be explored
through expressive use and exploration of a variety of materials
and techniques. Critical thinking, problem-solving and manual
techniques will be emphasized equally. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
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| ART 230 |
Foundation II --
Prerequisite: ART 130. Continues to expose students to broad
subject matter by utilizing four or five material-specific
exercises to emphasize additive and subtractive processes at an
advanced level. Students will also be exposed to the variety of
artistic possibility through multiple art processes and techniques
by working with the instructor and visiting artists. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN
103 |
CAD Fundamentals --
Prerequisites:None. Includes overview of CAD and systems,
use of software and plotter applications. Each student will
complete an individual project by the end of the semester. 2
lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 104 |
Mechanical Graphics --
Prerequisite: DSN 103. Introduces the set concept of working
drawings both in detailing and assembly. Presents fastening
devices, thread symbols and nomenclature, surface texture symbols,
classes of fits and the use of parts lists, titles and revision
blocks. Introduces the basics of product design and the design
process. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 105 |
Architectural Design I
-- Prerequisites: DSN 103, TEC 102. Focuses on the
architectural drawings of commercial or industrial buildings.
Covers problems of space planning, design, materials, HVAC systems
and construction methods. Develops working drawings and
presentation drawings. Requires oral presentations and discussions.
Requires students to complete research on a limited number of
construction materials and methods. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
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| DSN 106 |
Descriptive Geometry
-- Prerequisite: TEC 102. Introduces fundamental principles
in developing graphical solutions to engineering problems. Covers
true length, piercing points on a plane, line intersections, true
shapes, revolutions and developments using successive auxiliary
views. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 107 |
History of
Architecture -- Prerequisite: DSN 107. Studies the
ingenuity and imagination of the human spirit in shaping the built
environment related to cultural, political, social, and technology
history. Presents a survey of architectural styles, architects,
design philosophies, and building materials. Requires oral
presentations, essays, term papers, research and small projects.
Field trips to historical architectural sites are a part of this
course. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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| DSN 108 |
Residential Design --
Prerequisite: DSN program chair approval. Covers residential
planning and drafting. Includes interior planning, structural
design, and development of working drawings. Provides opportunity
for students to design a residence using accepted building
standards from information given in class. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
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| DSN 109 |
Construction Materials and
Specifications -- Prerequisites: None. Introduces
various construction materials, composition and application.
Studies specifications of materials, construction contracts, and
applications required in the building industry. 2 lecture hours; 2
lab hours |
3
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| DSN 110 |
Architectural Rendering --
Prerequisite: TEC 102. Presents a survey and history of
pictorial drawings. Studies light and color, rendering media, and
application of different techniques and media through a series of
exercises. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 113 |
Intermediate CAD --
Prerequisite: DSN 103. Continues study of CAD fundamentals.
Focuses on advanced CAD features and various methods of customizing
CAD systems. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 201 |
Schematics --
Prerequisites: DSN 103, TEC 102. Presents the systematic
layout of various types of schematic drawing done by a
draftsperson. Requires students to prepare finished drawings for
manufacture or installation of plumbing, heating, electrical,
electronic and fluid-power type drawing. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
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| DSN 202 |
CAD Customization and Programming
-- Prerequisite: DSN 103. Covers use of computer language to
program commands for CAD. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 204 |
Architectural Design
II -- Prerequisite: DSN 103. Presents advanced
computer-aided design topics including architectural design.
Includes all necessary drawings needed for the construction
process. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 206 |
Mechanical and Electrical
Equipment -- Prerequisites: DSN 103, MAT 111.
Focuses on mechanical and electrical requirements for a structure.
Studies electrical load calculations, wire sizing and circuits.
Calculates plumbing requirements, fixture units and pipe sizing.
Includes heating systems, duct layout and sizing. 2 lecture hours;
2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 207 |
Die Design -- Prerequisites:
DSN 104, TEC 101. Studies the drafting, detailing and design of
blanking, piercing and forming dies. Covers material reaction to
shear, cutting clearances and nest gauging. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
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| DSN 208 |
Structural Design and
Detailing -- Prerequisites: DSN 103, DSN 109, MAT
111. Focuses on detailing commercial structural members, their
connections, materials and methods of construction. Concentrates on
traditional materials, such as reinforced concrete, masonry, steel
and timber. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN
209 |
Estimating --
Prerequisite: DSN 109. Introduces estimating procedures used
in the building industry. Studies material takeoffs, estimating
overhead expenses, contingencies, labor and equipment. Involves the
use of computers to generate takeoffs and to set pricing. 3 lecture
hours. |
3
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| DSN
210 |
Surveying --
Prerequisites: MAT 121 or MAT 131 or MAT 134 or
assessment/waiver. Introduces surveying equipment, procedures
for performing measurements, turning angles, determining grades and
other field applications. Covers surveying techniques and
computations using the level, chain and transit in calculating
areas, lines and grades. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN
211 |
Commercial Structures
I -- Prerequisites: DSN 204, MAT 111. Focuses on
planning and drawing commercial structures. Uses a presentation
drawing and working drawing for concrete structures and steel
structures. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 212 |
Commercial Structures II --
Prerequisite: DSN 211. Focuses on planning and drawing
commercial structures. Uses working drawings for pre-engineered and
concrete/steel structures. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN
213 |
CAD Mapping --
Prerequisites: DSN 103, DSN 210. Covers the concepts of map
making with computer-aided drafting and typical drafting media
found in the industry. Studies civil engineering applications of
mapping procedures including profiles, topography and site plans. 2
lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 214 |
Kinematics of
Machinery -- Prerequisites: DSN 104, MAT 121 or MAT 131
or MAT 134. Corequisite: DSN 222. Presents practical solutions
to mechanical design problems. Studies the design of machine
elements including shafts, bearings, keys, pins and springs.
Includes the geometry and drafting of cams and gears and the study
of linkages. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 215 |
Electronic
Schematics -- Prerequisites: DSN 103, TEC 102.
Introduces students to electronic schematics, drill indexing, and
printed circuit board design. Emphasizes the creation and
manipulation of basic symbols, connection diagrams, and block and
logic diagrams, including the use of figure parts and data extract.
2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 216 |
Jig and Fixture
Design -- Prerequisites: DSN 104, TEC 101.
Introduces the processes of drafting and design as applied to
tooling. Emphasizes tooling, locators, supports, holding devices,
clearances and design as it pertains to jig and fixtures. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN
217 |
Design Process and
Applications -- Prerequisite: DSN 104. Corequisite:
DSN 222. Provides the student an opportunity to apply all
previously acquired knowledge in product drafting to the design of
a new or existing consumer product. Considers the function,
aesthetics, cost economics and marketability of the product.
Requires a research paper and product illustration. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN
220 |
Advanced CAD --
Prerequisites: DSN 103, TEC 102. Focuses on advanced CAD
features including fundamentals of three-dimensional modeling for
design. Includes overview of modeling, graphic manipulation, part
structuring, coordinate system and developing strategy of model
geometry. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 221 |
Statics -- Prerequisites: MAT
121 or MAT 131 or MAT 136 and MAT 137 or assessment/waiver.
Corequisite: PHY 101. Studies applied mechanics dealing with bodies
at rest. Covers units, vectors, forces, equilibrium, moments and
couples, planar force systems, distributed forces, analysis of
structures [trusses and frames] and friction. 3 lecture hou |
3
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| DSN 222 |
Strength of Materials --
Prerequisite: DSN 221. Studies internal stresses and
physical deformations caused by externally applied loads to
structural members. Covers stress and strain, shear stress,
properties of areas, shearing force and bending moment, deformation
of beams, columns and combined stresses. Teaches various
materials’ physical and mechanical properties. 3 lecture
hours. |
3
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| DSN 225 |
Portfolio Preparation --
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 24 credits in the
program or DSN program chair approval. Focuses on the
student’s final portfolio and preparation for the job
interview. Finalizes design/project work demonstrating acquired
knowledge and job skills along with resume and cover letter
preparation for presentation to prospective employers. Every
student must submit a copy of final portfolio for departmental
archives. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 227 |
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
-- Prerequisite: TEC 102. Introduces the
fundamental principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
according to the latest ANSI standards. Applies geometric
dimensioning and tolerancing symbols along with tolerances of form,
profile, orientation, run-out, and location. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
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| DSN 228 |
Civil I -- Prerequisites: DSN
103, MAT 111. Explores the engineering field. Presents an
overview of infrastructure design including the study of roadways
and drainage systems. Emphasizes site development and highway
planning. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 229 |
Civil II -- Prerequisite: DSN
228. Presents construction management techniques, including
scheduling and contracts. Studies soil properties and paving
methods. Examines practical construction considerations. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 230 |
Computer Modeling and Animation --
Prerequisite: DSN 103. Recommend: DSN 220. Instructs
students in fundamentals of computer generalized renderings and
animations using 3-D Studio software and its components. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| DSN 280 |
Co-op/Internship --
Prerequisite: DSN program chair approval. Requires students
to work at a job site that is specifically related to their career
objectives. Provides on-the-job experience while earning credit
toward an associate degree. 6 internship lab hours. |
3
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| DSN 284 |
Special Topics in Design
Technology -- Prerequisites: None. Provides
students with the opportunity to experience seminars, workshops,
and other instructional activities on topics of interest that
reinforce the concepts presented in their program area. Contact DSN
program chair for more information. Contact hours vary. |
1-5
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| VIS 101 |
Fundamentals of Design -- Prerequisites:
None. This course introduces students to fundamental design
theory. Investigations into design theory and color dynamics will
provide experiences in applying design theory, ideas and creative
problem solving. Provides design experiences in applying design
theories and concepts, and creative problem solving. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| VIS 103 |
Interactive Media I --
Prerequisites: VIS 101, VIS 102, VIS 115. Explores various
software programs involved in creating multi-media presentations,
digital movies, digital animation and analog video output. 2
lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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| VIS 115 |
Computer Graphics -- Prerequisites:
None. Introduces students to the computer’s use in
graphic design. Focuses on basic computer terminology and use,
mastering fundamental skills and developing efficient working
styles. Develops skills by creating publications with page layout
software. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3
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| VIS 280 |
Co-op/Internship -- Prerequisite: DSN
program chair approval. Provides students with the opportunity
to work at a job site that is specifically related to their career
objectives. Provides on-the-job experience while earning credit
toward an associate degree. Contact hours vary.
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3
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| VIS 284 |
Special Topics in Visual Communications --
Prerequisite: DSN program chair approval. Provides students
with the opportunity to experience seminars, workshops, and other
instructional activities on topics of interest that reinforce the
concepts presented in their program area. Contact DNS program chair
for more information. Contact hours vary.
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